October 8-9, 1971
10-08-1971
Pages 27-36
BOARD OF REGENTS
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA SYSTEM
October 8, 1971
The Board of Regents met on the above date in the Center for
Religion and Life, 1101 North Virginia, Reno.
Members Present: Fred M. Anderson, M. D.
Mr. James H. Bilbray
Mr. Procter Hug, Jr. (for a portion of the
meeting)
Mr. Harold Jacobsen
Mrs. Molly Knudtsen
Louis Lombardi, M. D.
Mr. Paul Mc Dermott
Mr. William Morris
Mr. Mel Steninger
Miss Helen Thompson (for a portion of the
meeting)
Members absent: Mr. Archie C. Grant
Others present: Chancellor Neil D. Humphrey
President Charles R. Donnelly (CCD)
President N. Edd Miller (UNR)
President John M. Ward (DRI)
President R. J. Zorn (UNLV)
Vice President James T. Anderson (UNR)
Vice President Donald H. Baepler (UNLV)
Vice President Edward L. Pine (UNR)
Mr. Herman Westfall (UNLV)
Mr. Mark Dawson (DRI)
Dr. Edwin Carey (CCD)
Mr. Edward Olsen (UNR)
Mr. K. D. Jessup (UNS)
Mr. David C. Wilkins (UNS)
Dr. Paul Aizley (UNLV)
Mr. Glen Clark (UNS)
Dr. Tom Hoffer (DRI)
Dr. Hugh Mozingo (UNR)
Mr. Alan Rosen (ECC)
Mr. Dan Klaich (UNR)
Mr. Shane Stahl (ECC)
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Jacobsen at 9:10 A.M.
1. Approval of Minutes
The minutes of the regular meeting of September 10, 1971
were submitted for approval.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Steninger, carried without dissent.
2. Acceptance of Gifts
Mr. Mc Dermott moved acceptance of the gifts and grants as
reported (identified as Ref. 2 and filed with permanent
minutes). Motion seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried without
dissent.
3. Progress Report on Revision of University Code
Chancellor Humphrey reported on the progress of the revision
to the University Code, noting that a drafting committee is
presently working on a document which will go back to the
Advisory Cabinet during the month of October.
4. UNR Faculty Handbook
President Miller distributed copies of the Faculty Handbook
for 1971-72, prepared by the UNR Faculty Senate (copy on
file in Chancellor's Office).
5. National College of the State Judiciary
President Miller reported on September 10, 1971, the Nation-
al College of the State Judiciary (formally State Trial
Judges) transferred title and ownership of the building now
under construction on the UNR Campus to the University ef-
fective September 20, 1971. This is in accordance with the
request and funding agreement made to the Max C. Fleischmann
Foundation on December 4, 1967.
The original agreement also provided that the University
will now assume complete responsibility and cost for opera-
tion and maintenance, including janitorial services.
The building cost $1,021,860 and contains 33,000 square
feet. The building will be occupied by the staff of the
National College as of October 1, 1971.
6. Memorial Resolution for Mrs. Jackelin Rea
President Miller recommended adoption of the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS Mrs. Jackelin Rea was an outstanding student, scho-
lastically and in service to the University at both the
undergraduate and graduate levels, and
WHEREAS Mrs. Jackelin Rea has served as a capable and
enthusiastic faculty member in the Orvis School of Nursing
since September, 1967, and
WHEREAS, Jackie, as she was affectionately known, was highly
respected by both peers and students because of her compas-
sion and understanding of people; she searched the meaning
of love and shared it with her fellow man, and
WHEREAS she was a perfectionist who demanded much of herself
with the expectations that others would also feel the same
commitment as she to her chosen profession,
BE IT RESOLVED that it be made known to the family of Mrs.
Rea that her services to the University were valued and that
the University shares with the family its loss of a respect-
ed and loved member. The Orvis School of Nursing in partic-
ular feels keenly the loss of a loved friend and respected
associate.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Mc Dermott, carried without dissent.
7. Minimum Degree Requirements
President Miller recalled that in July the Board considered
a recommendation from the UNR Faculty Senate for a change in
the minimum degree requirements at UNR. Because of a number
of questions raised in the discussion, the recommendation
was withdrawn to be resubmitted in October after further
faculty review. President Miller reported that the faculty
review was complete; however, he wished to defer considera-
tion at this time to permit it to come forward at the Decem-
ber meeting along with a related matter.
8. U.S. Naval Facility
President Miller reported that the Western Division of Naval
Facilities at San Bruno, California has called for the
construction of a new facility at the Stead Campus at an
estimated cost of $1 million. This building will include
offices, classrooms, library, shop, etc., and will replace
the present facility now occupied by the U. S. Navy and
U. S. Marine Corps on Evans Avenue on UNR property.
President Miller noted that the Board has previously author-
ized the Administration to seek transfer of the Navy build-
ings to the University. He stated that he and his staff
will continue to pursue this objective.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval, effective Spring
semester 1971-72.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
9. Item missing.
10. Approval of Purchases in Excess of $5,000, UNR
A. Bids were opened September 21, 1971 for 57 food items
for the Dining Commons. Low bidders on per-item-basis
were:
Bidder Items Amount
Monarch Food 40 $8,900.68
Abbott Supply 11 2,582.50
M & R Distributing 6 2,541.50
56 14,024.68
President Miller and Chancellor Humphrey recommended
award to the low bidders listed above.
Mr. Bilbray moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Mc Dermott, carried without dissent.
B. Mr. Pine reported that the College of Agriculture has
requested authority to purchase 240 tons of alfalfa hay
for the Knoll Creek Laboratory located near Contact,
Nevada.
An advertisement was placed in newspapers published in
Twin Falls, Idaho, the only area in which this hay is
available. No response was received to the advertise-
ment.
Mr. Clark Torell, station superintendent at Knoll Creek,
solicited five firms and received the following bids:
Charles Shepherd, Twin Falls, Idaho - $35-$36/ton,
delivered
Stubbs Trucking Company, Richfield, Idaho - $38/ton,
delivered.
Glen Capps, Jerome, Idaho - $38/ton, delivered.
Pat Peterson, Caselford, Idaho (no bid - not inter-
ested in hauling.)
Jack Schmitt, Kimberly, Idaho - $28-$30/ton plus
$8/ton for delivery.
President Miller and Chancellor Humphrey recommended the
purchase be authorized from Charles Shepherd at a total
price not to exceed $8,640. Funds are available from
State Service Sales Cooperative Research.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
11. Stead Dining Commons
President Miller recalled that in May, 1971, the Board of
Regents authorized the closing of the Stead Dining Hall,
effective October 1, 1971. However, he stated, he endorsed
a request from Dr. Robert Whittemore, Dean of General
University Extension, that the Dining Commons be allowed to
remain open due to its importance in continuing education
programs at Stead. He proposed to subsidize the Dining
Commons by transfer of operating surplus from the Stead
Campus rental units. Estimative budgets for 1971-72 for all
subject programs were submitted (identified at Ref. 12 and
filed with permanent minutes).
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval with the provision
that a report be made to the Board in January concerning the
actual subsidy required for the first 6 months of 1971-72.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Mc Dermott, carried with Mr. Steninger opposing.
12. Report on Buildings and Grounds Projects
Vice President Pine submitted a status report on all capital
improvement projects at UNR (report on file in Chancellor's
Office).
13. Architectural Award to Physics Building, UNR
Mr. Pine reported that the Physics building, UNR has receiv-
ed an award as the number one Physical Science building at
the 3rd Annual College and Administrators Conference and
Exposition in Atlantic City, New Jersey, in March 1971. Mr.
Pine reported also that the project had been the subject of
a feature article in the September issue of Symposium, in-
cluding a two-page pictorial spread.
Mr. Bilbray moved that a letter of congratulations and com-
mendation be sent to the architects on behalf of the Board
of Regents. Motion seconded by Mr. Steninger, carried
without dissent.
14. Final Graduation List, August, 1971, UNR
President Miller presented the final graduation list for
August, 1971, as approved by the faculty of each College
concerned and by the appropriate University officials (list
identified as Ref. 14 and filed with permanent minutes).
15. Clark County Community College Site
President Donnelly recalled that in September the Board of
Regents had approved an offer of land in North Las Vegas
area as a site for the Clark County Community College Ad-
visory Board. Dr. Donnelly reported that at a subsequent
meeting the Advisory Board had voted to accept the site
offered by the City of North Las Vegas. The Advisory
Board also voted to request the Board of Regents to con-
tinue to seek the acquisition of the site at Charleston
and Jones for future development.
16. CCD Student Representation
President Donnelly recalled that in February, 1971, the
Board extended an official invitation to ASUN and CSUN
Presidents to attend regular meetings and to defray the
necessary travel expenses. He requested that a similar
invitation be extended to the Community College Division
to delegate an official student representative. Inasmuch
as the two new Community Colleges have not yet organized
their student bodies, he recommended that the student
representatives from Elko Community College be designated
as the official representatives for the Division until
such time as the other student bodies organize and desire
a change.
Chancellor Humphrey concurred.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval, seconded by Mr. Bilbray and
carried without dissent.
17. Approval of Purchases in Excess of $5,000, CCD
President Donnelly requested authorization to lease materi-
als from Future Resources and Development, Inc. to be used
in the following courses and numbers:
English Composition 100
General Accounting 50
General Psychology 25
Introductory Sociology 10
Geology 5
College Algebra & Trigonometry 5
Analytic Geometry & Calculus 5
President Donnelly reported that these 200 packages of
educational materials would cost $30,480 or $8 a credit hour
since 3,810 student credit hours would be used. Future
Resources and Development, Inc. is the only company provid-
ing such material.
President Donnelly continued by noting that the courses are
designed to assist in solving logistical problems arising
from reaching students in widely dispersed locations and
would be especially helpful in providing CCD services
throughout the State. They would be particularly helpful
in sections that have too few students to warrant a normal
class. They would also help the CCD to remain flexible and
cope with the multitude of problems faced in the early years
of establishing Community Colleges, particularly those
involving time and money, inasmuch as they are essentially
self-supporting from student fees.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mr. Bilbray moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Morris,
carried without dissent.
18. DRI Financial Plan, 1971-72
President Ward presented a revised financial plan for DRI
for 1971-72 (identified as Ref. 18 and filed with permanent
minutes).
19. Report on Scholarship Program, UNR
President Miller presented a report concerning the scholar-
ship program at UNR for 1970-71, prepared by Dr. Robert
Mc Queen, Chairman of the Scholarships and Prizes Board.
(Report identified as Ref. 10 and filed with the permanent
minutes.) Dr. Miller noted additional information had been
requested concerning a report prepared in 1970 by former
student Jon Wellinghoff and requested that Dr. Mc Queen
comment upon his own report and also upon the report by
Mr. Wellinghoff.
Dr. Mc Queen stated that he would be happy to respond to any
questions the Board might have; however, he believed the
report was self-explanatory and he would limit his remarks
to comparing this report to the reports of previous years.
First, he noted, enrollment has increased 30% over the past
four years while scholarship dollars have increased only 7%.
The average scholarship awarded in 1967-68 was $326; in
1970-71 it was $259. The per capita availability of schol-
arships in 1967-68 was $30; in 1970-71 $24. Dr. Mc Queen
commented, in his opinion, these figures clearly suggest
the University must do whatever it can to encourage more
scholarships and to make an effort to provide that any new
scholarship money shall go into the general scholarship pool
so that the funds would be available to the University stu-
dent body at large.
In reference to the report by Jon Wellinghoff, Dr. Mc Queen
noted the essential thrust of Mr. Wellinghoff's criticism
appeared to deal with some of the practices of the Scolar-
ship Board in awarding scholarships, particularly with
respect to the factor of need. He pointed out that it has
been the long term practice of the Scholarship Board to
award scholarships for scholastic excellence. He emphasized
that scholarships were not grants-in-aid nor should funds
earmarked for loans be considered scholarship funds, point-
ing out that such funds are administered by the Financial
Aids Office. The only funds administered by the Scholar-
ships Board are those accounts which the donor has designat-
ed as a scholarship. He agreed that a donor may speak of
criteria, such as age, sex, residency, academic discipline
and even a need all of which the Scholarship Board tries
very carefully to follow; however, if it is called a
scholarship, the Board has consistently looked upon
academic excellence as the primary criteria.
Dr. Mc Queen commented that, unfortunately, in last year's
dialogue on scholarships, the idea crept in that young
people who receive scholarships are never in financial need.
Nothing, he said, could be further from the truth; some of
these students are needy by whatever criteria is used to
assess need. And for that reason the Board does consider
need. For example, in cases where there are candidates
with comparable scholastic excellence, an effort is made to
make the award to that student with the greatest individual
need.
Dr. Mc Queen suggested that if the factor of need is a
controversy, perhaps a question which needs to be asked is
what provision is being made to aid students who are, apart
from their scholastic proficiencies, in need of financial
assistance. Figures provided by Office of Financial Aids
indicate that the amount of money available for distribution
to students strictly on the basis of need totaled $850,000
last year, not counting work study funds. This compares to
$50,000 which is available to the general scholarship fund
from which awards are made to students selected by the
Scholarship Board on the basis of scholastic excellence.
Money awarded on the basis of need in 1970-71 was exactly
17 times that available and awarded on the basis of scholas-
tic excellence. Dr. Mc Queen suggested that on the basis of
these figures it is difficult to mount an argument that the
needy student at UNR is overlooked. He also pointed out
the $259 average scholarship award in 1970-71 does not make
the difference between a College education and no education
in very many cases but it does give the University an oppor-
tunity to say to these high achievers, "here is an accolade
for a job well done". He added that he hoped the University
will always be prepared to make this kind of award available
to this remarkable group of students.
Mrs. Knudtsen spoke of her experience as a donor of an
annual scholarship for a number of years. She commended Dr.
Mc Queen's approach to both the donor and the recipient.
She suggested that people who give the kind of scholarship
she gives enjoy the involvement that Dr. Mc Queen makes
possible.
Mr. Steninger stated that he fully endorsed this emphasis on
scholarship which the Scholarship Board supported.
President Miller stated that he considered it most fortunate
for the Scholarship Board to have Dr. Mc Queen, who is
extraordinarily able and capable and works very hard with
donors and administers a very fine scholarship program. At
the same time, he said, the Financial Aids program under
Mr. Rasmussen is providing an excellent assistant to stud-
dents. He added that he believed the University was very
fortunate to have Dr. Mc Queen and Mr. Rasmussen working in
this support package area and was very happy with the
results.
Mr. Jacobsen expressed appreciation to Dr. Mc Queen for his
report and for his remarks in clarification of the program.
He also expressed continuing interest in having information
on the Davis Scholarships and requested Dr. Mc Queen to
comment.
Dr. Mc Queen pointed out that the Davis Scholarships to
which Mr. Jacobsen referred are not administered by the
Scholarships Board, but by the Educational Opportunity
Program. Dr. Miller agreed, noting that there are three
different scholarship programs at UNR funded by the Davis
bequest: $50,000 is earmarked annually for minority stu-
dents and is administered by John West, Director of the
Educational Opportunity Program. The remainder of the
earnings of this endowment is available for scholarships
administered through the Scholarships Board.
Mr. Steninger asked for a separate report on the Bob Davis
Scholarships. President Miller recalled such a report had
been submitted in the Spring and Annual reports; however, if
such an earlier report was desirable it would be prepared.
No request was made for an earlier report.
20. Post Sale Resolutions
Chancellor Humphrey recommended adoption of the following
post-sale resolutions related to the revenue bonds for the
Physical Education Complexes for UNR and UNLV:
RESOLUTION #71-18
A RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE ISSUANCE BY THE BOARD OF REGENTS
OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA OF THE UNIVERSITY'S OBLIGATIONS,
DESIGNATED AS THE "UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS, STUDENT
FEES REVENUE BONDS, SERIES NOVEMBER 1, 1971", IN THE PRINCI-
PAL AMOUNT OF $2,500,000.00, FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING
WHOLLY OR IN PART THE COST OF CONSTRUCTING AND OTHERWISE
ACQUIRING FOR THE UNIVERSITY A GYMNASIUM BUILDING ON THE
CAMPUS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS, AND ACQUIRING
EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS THEREFOR, AND STRUCTURES, OTHER
FACILITIES AND OTHER APPURTENANCES, RELATING THERETO;
ACCEPTING THE BEST BID FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE BONDS; DESIG-
NATING THE PURCHASER THEREOF, FIXING THE PRICE TO BE PAID
THEREFOR, AND PROVIDING THE INTEREST RATES WHICH THE BOND
SHALL BEAR; AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 71-16 AUTHORIZING THE
ISSUE OF THE BONDS AND DESIGNATED BY THE SHORT TITLE
"11-1-71 LAS VEGAS BOND RESOLUTION"; PROVIDING OTHER DETAILS
CONCERNING SUCH BONDS AND SUCH FACILITIES; RATIFYING ACTION
HERETOFORE TAKEN TOWARD ACQUIRING SUCH GYMNASIUM BUILDING
FACILITIES AND ISSUING SUCH BONDS; PROVIDING OTHER DETAILS
RELATING THERETO; AND REPLEALING RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT
HEREWITH.
RESOLUTION #71-19
A RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE ISSUANCE BY THE BOARD OF REGENTS
OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA OF THE UNIVERSITY'S OBLIGATION
DESIGNATED AS THE "UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, RENO, CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT FEE REVENUE BONDS, SERIES NOVEMBER 1, 1971", IN
THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $4,250,000.00, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
DEFRAYING WHOLLY OR IN PART THE COST OF CONSTRUCTING AND
OTHERWISE ACQUIRING FOR THE UNIVERSITY PHYSICAL EDUCATION
BUILDING ON THE CAMPUS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, RENO,
AND ACQUIRING EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS THEREFOR, AND
STRUCTURES, OTHER FACILITIES AND OTHER APPURTENANCES RE-
LATING THERETO; ACCEPTING THE BEST BID FOR THE PURCHASE OF
THE BONDS; DESIGNATING THE PURCHASER THEREOF, FIXING THE
PRICE TO BE PAID THEREFOR, AND PROVING THE INTEREST RATE
WHICH THE BONDS SHALL BEAR; AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 71-14
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS AND DESIGNATED BY
THE SHORT TITLE "11-1-71 RENO BOND RESOLUTION"; PROVIDING
OTHER DETAILS CONCERNING SUCH BONDS AND SUCH FACILITIES;
RATIFYING ACTION HERETOFORE TAKEN TOWARD ACQUIRING SUCH
PHYSICAL EDUCATION FACILITIES AND ISSUING SUCH BONDS; PRO-
VIDING OTHER DETAILS RELATING THERETO; AND REPEALING ALL
RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH.
Mr. Bilbray moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
21. Architectural Award to Chemistry Building Architects
President Zorn reported that Jack Miller and Associates,
A. I. A., was presented the Honor Award for Excellence in
Architectural Design by Chemistry building at UNLV.
Motion by Mr. Bilbray, seconded by Mrs. Knudtsen, carried
without dissent that a letter of congratulations be sent to
the architects on behalf of the Board of Regents.
22. Campus Master Plan, UNLV
Chancellor Humphrey recalled that in September, President
Zorn presented a review of proposed master plan for UNLV.
It was agreed that this proposed plan would be referred to
the State Planning Board for review and comments and also,
that an opportunity would be provided at the October meeting
for further discussion.
President Zorn reported that Mr. William Hancock is to meet
with the Campus committee on Thursday, October 14, and that
a subcommittee of the State Planning Board plans also to
meet with the Campus committee later in October. President
Zorn agreed that although it was originally anticipated that
this would be scheduled for action in November, there was no
urgency and delay past that time would have no adverse
effect.
23. Approval of Purchases in Excess of $5,000, UNLV
A. Mr. Westfall reported that bids were opened October 1
for library furniture for the Education building with
the following results:
SPD Office Equipment, Las Vegas, Nevada $10,745.96
Chapman Co., Salt Lake City, Utah 9,338.08
Rucker-Ames Co., Milpitas, California 8,416.80
President Zorn recommended that this low bid of Rucker-
Ames of $8,416.80 be accepted. Chancellor Humphrey
concurred.
Mr. Bilbray moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Steninger, carried without dissent.
B. Mr. Westfall reported bids were opened October 4 for
science tables to be used in the Education building.
On items 1 through 10, the only bidder was La Pine
Scientific, Berkeley, California, for a total of
$8,416.25. Item 11 laboratory stools, two bids were
were received:
La Pine Scientific, Berkeley, California $364.00
Scientific Products, Santa Ana, California 308.64
President Zorn recommended items 1 through 10 be awarded
to La Pine Scientific for $8,416.25 and item 11 to
Scientific Products for $308.64. Chancellor Humphrey
concurred.
Mr. Bilbray moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Steninger, carried without dissent.
24. Authorization to Sell Stock
President Zorn reported that UNLV has received a gift of 500
shares of Chanin Development Corporation stock, the proceeds
of which are to be used for athletic grants-in-aid. He rec-
ommended the stock be sold. Chancellor Humphrey concurred
and recommended adoption of the following resolution to
permit the sale.
RESOLUTION #71-20
WHEREAS, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas has received
500 shares of stock in Chanin Development Corporation; and
WHEREAS, this stock is a gift from Paul R. Chanin to the
University of Nevada, Las Vegas, to be used for athletic
grants-in-aid;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Regents of
the University of Nevada does hereby authorize Chancellor
Neil D. Humphrey to sell the 500 shares of stock in Chanin
Development Corporation, to sign the necessary stock power,
and to deposit proceeds of the sale in the appropriate
account.
Mr. Bilbray moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Morris,
carried without dissent.
25. Final Graduation List, August, 1971, UNLV
President Zorn presented the final graduation list as of
August, 1971, as approved by the faculty of each College
concerned and by the appropriate University officials (list
identified as Ref. 25 and filed with permanent minutes).
26. HUD-Clark County Housing Proposal
President Zorn recalled that in July the Board had reviewed
a proposal from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development and the Clark County Housing Authority for
further exploration of public housing on UNLV property. At
that time the Board authorized additional study and develop-
ment of a recommendation.
Dr. Zorn reported that the ad-hoc committee appointed for
this purpose had completed its study and submitted its
report. (Report identified as Ref. 26 and filed with
permanent minutes.)
President Zorn stated he had met with the committee, had
reviewed its report, and concurred in the findings. He
added he had reached the conclusion that "at this stage of
UNLV development we are not ready to make a 40 year commit-
ment to the proposed collaboration project with HUD". He
recommended the project not be considered further and
Chancellor Humphrey concurred.
Mr. Steninger moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Knudtsen, carried without dissent.
Miss Thompson entered the meeting at 10:20 A.M.
Mr. Morris requested that this action not be considered as
precluding private industry from developing a proposal for
housing of another type.
Upon motion by Mr. Bilbray, seconded by Mr. Morris, the following
supplemental item was added to the agenda:
27. Permission to Sell Beer at Intercollegiate Football Games,
UNLV
President Zorn presented the following request from Dave
Pearl, President, University Rebels Club, with his recom-
mendation for approval:
I am writing to you as President of the University
Rebel Club concerning the possibility of placing an
item on the Board of Regents supplementary agenda
for the Friday, October 8th meeting.
The request is for permission from the Board of Regents
to permit the sale of beer at intercollegiate football
games played at the new Las Vegas stadium. The sale
of beer at the new stadium would be restricted to the
west side of the stadium and would not be sold on the
student side (east side of the stadium).
As you know, it is a common practice to sell beer at
intercollegiate football games when the game is being
played at a facility other than one under the juris-
diction of the College. There appears to be a con-
certed demand among the hundreds of supporters of UNLV's
athletic teams for beer to be served at the football
games. Further, the profit derived from the sale of
beer at the new stadium will assist tremendously in
defraying the cost of operating the new facility, there-
by tending to reduce the rental cost to the University.
The Las Vegas Convention Authority has expended in ex-
cess of $3.5 million in making this facility available
to the University to the benefit of the football pro-
gram, the University, the student body and the thou-
sands of local supporters.
I thank you in advance for any consideration given to
this request.
Mr. Hug entered the meeting.
Mr. Mc Dermott expressed agreement with the request but
commented that he believed this was desirable under the
circumstances but only if it were understood that there
would be some kind of review at an appropriate time.
Mr. Morris stated that he not believe approval should carry
"strings". He pointed out that this concession will be
operated under a negotiated lease and will be policed by
Clark County Sheriff's Office.
Mr. Bilbray moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Steninger, carried with Mr. Mc Dermott opposing.
28. School of Medical Sciences, UNR
A. Hughes Gift - President Miller introduced Attorney
General Robert List and asked that he report on the
status of the gift from Mr. Howard Huges of $300,000
annually toward the support of the School of Medical
Sciences.
Attorney General List made the following statement:
I am delighted to announce that the University of
Nevada Medical School will receive a check within
the next few days from Mr. Howard Hughes for
$300,000. This commitment was made to me this
morning following lengthy discussions between
Chancellor Humphrey, President Miller and myself
with Hughes executives.
The promise to make the monies available immediate-
ly is out of Mr. Hughes' great personal concern for
the financial well-being of the Medical School and
Nevada's tremendous need for this facility.
Discussions concerning funds for the Medical
School in the year ahead will continue.
Mr. James L. Wadsworth, Las Vegas attorney and
counsel for the Hughes Tool Company has asked me
to say that Mr. Hughes wishes to commend Chancel-
lor Humphrey, President Miller and Attorney Gen-
eral List for their patience and good faith during
the past weeks.
Speaking as Attorney General, I feel that the
people of our State owe Mr. Hughes a great debt
of gratitude for his generosity. He has shown
a sincere willingness to put the well-being of
our State and its needs ahead of the personal
and corporate problems he has encountered within
recent months. Despite the lumps he has taken,
it is apparent that he is a man with a heart.
President Miller stated that "on behalf of the Admin-
istration, I would like to commend Attorney General List
for his extraordinary services in assisting us in reach-
ing this conclusion in what has been an unusual problem.
He has been at our disposal personally, and has, I
believe, conducted this aspect of the situation with
great skill. I know that Chancellor Humphrey joins me
in expressing our real appreciation to him and I think
it would be appropriate if the Board also did."
Dr. Anderson endorsed the expressions of appreciation to
Attorney General List made by President Miller and
suggested that the Board also should express its appre-
ciation to Mr. Hughes. He moved that the Administration
and the Board of Regents write a suitable letter of
appreciation to Mr. Hughes for this generous gift.
Motion seconded by Mr. Mc Dermott.
Chancellor Humphrey stated that he was delighted that
this matter has apparently been resolved and he agreed
with President Miller that Attorney General List's
efforts on the University's behalf are very much appre-
ciated and was delighted that Attorney General List was
able to work with the University on this matter.
Mr. Morris asked if it was General List's understanding
that this was the first installment of the total $6
million.
General List pointed out that the contract speaks in
terms of making up a deficit for this year and future
years. He said that the Hughes people consider the
contract vague concerning the term "deficit" and that
for this reason they wish to discuss it further. He
added that for purposes of clarification, the approach
that there is some vagueness in the contract is not
shared by the Attorney General's office nor by the
University Administration.
General List also stated that he would not wish to
characterize it as a "first payment", nor did he believe
the Hughes people would wish to have it so characteriz-
ed; rather, they "would prefer that the $300,000 speak
for itself for this year". He stated that it was cer-
tain there would be further discussion between the Uni-
versity and the Hughes representatives.
Mr. Mc Dermott called for a vote on the motion.
Mr. Bilbray said he agreed with Dr. Anderson's statement
that it should be regarded as a first payment, not an
individual gift, but he did not wish to see the Board of
Regents placed in a position where it appears to have
acquiesced and would accept this as a one-time gift.
Chancellor Humphrey emphasized that this was not the
intention of the Administration in recommending the
acceptance of the $300,000.
Mr. Morris suggested that this $300,000 could only be
interpreted as part payment of this contract.
General List stated that on behalf of the Board of
Regents, he had no intention of waiving any rights to
property of the University and the Medical School and
this had been made clear to the Hughes people and they
understand this perfectly and are not going to assert
this.
Motion carried without dissent.
Mr. Mc Dermott suggested Dean Smith comment on reliance
on this gift and what part it plays in the future devel-
opment of the School of Medical Sciences.
Dean Smith expressed appreciation to Mr. Hughes on be-
half of students and faculty of the School, adding that
this comes at a time when the school is growing quite
rapidly and the funds are needed to allow the program
plans to move ahead. He noted that other gifts and
grants to the School were contingent upon Mr. Hughes'
gift.
Mr. Morris asked if in the solicitation of grants, there
had been any overt acts based on the commitment from
Mr. Hughes. Dean Smith pointed out the entire Medical
School program had been built in steps and the first
step was to find an adequate source of support over
a long period and Mr. Hughes' gift gave the School that
assurance. Based on that commitment, other foundations
and private individuals gave a total of $4.7 million.
Mr. Hug suggested that at this point, since the Univer-
sity has received confirmation that the $300,000 will be
received, and since that is the amount specificed as be-
ing the first payment, other problems of interpretation
of the contract be left to future discussions between
the Attorney General, the University Administration and
representatives of Mr. Hughes.
B. President Miller reported that the liaison committee on
Medical Education of the Council and Medical Education
of the American Medical Association has extended provi-
sional accreditation of the program of the School of
Medical Sciences. He noted that this is the highest
accreditation for which the School is eligible prior to
graduation of its first class.
C. President Miller stated that a report concerning finali-
zation of degree programs of the School of Medical
Sciences will be presented for Board review at the
December meeting.
29. Chancellor's Report
Chancellor Humphrey presented a report on the enrollment and
fee comparisons for the University of Nevada System, 1970-71
and 1971-72, as prepared by Mr. K. D. Jessup, Director of
Institutional Studies and Budget (report filed with perma-
nent minutes).
The meeting adjourned for lunch at 12:00 noon and reconvened at
2:00 P.M. after a tour of the recently completed building for the
National College of the State Judiciary.
30. Preliminary Plans, UNLV Physical Education Complex
Preliminary plans for this project were presented by the
architects, Mr. James Mc Daniel and Mr. Gerlad Moffitt.
Information concerning method of financing the estimated
project budget, preliminary scope and time schedules, as
approved by the Board in May, 1971, was included with the
agenda (identified as Ref. 21 and filed with the permanent
minutes).
Mr. Moffitt reported that it is anticipated the project will
be ready for bid in early Spring, 1971, and added that he
was confident that the project would be within budget.
Mr. William Hancock, State Planning Board, noted that the
project is on schedule and that he did not see any budget
problems at this time. He stated that the preliminary plans
basically conform to the scope of the project as approved by
the Board earlier.
President Zorn recommended approval of the preliminary plans
as presented.
Mr. Morris moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss
Thompson, carried without dissent.
Upon motion by Mr. Steninger, seconded by Mr. Mc Dermott, the
following two items were added to the agenda.
31. Experimental College
Mr. Steninger commented on recent newspaper articles con-
cerning activities of the Experimental College and asked for
information concerning its relationship to the University.
He expressed particular interest in the College's reported
goal of raising money for the "Adamian Defense Fund", and
requested information concerning sources of funding avail-
able to the College. Specifically, he asked, does the
Experimental College receive, either directly or indirectly,
support from the State.
President Miller explained that the Experimental College has
been extended recognition by ASUN and has received support
from ASUN which receives its funds from student fees. As a
recognized student organization, they are permitted to use
University facilities and are presently assigned a room in
the Student Services Center and are provided a telephone.
They do not, he stated, receive any other funding from the
University.
Mr. Steninger suggested that it was not appropriate for the
University to provide facilities if this group has as one of
its goals opposition to the Board of Regents. Dr. Anderson
agreed, pointing out that the University funds are used to
maintain the facilities.
Dean Robert Kinney suggested that he be allowed time to
discuss with ASUN and with the Experimental College the
Board's concern over the participation in the Adamian
Defense Fund and report back to the Board. Dr. Anderson
emphasized that the Board's concern should not be construed
as an attempt to scuttle the Experimental College; however,
he said, he did not believe the Adamian Defense Fund was an
appropriate activity for this group. Mr. Steninger agreed
and added that he would prefer to postpone further dis-
cussion until additional information was available from Dean
Kinney and President Miller.
32. Student Identification Numbers
Miss Thompson suggested that consideration be given to
removing the names of students from class cards and using
only their I. D. numbers. She commented that she believed
this would lessen the instances of biases in grading because
the instructor would only have a number associated with the
work the student turns in.
Mrs. Knudtsen pointed out that this was exactly what many
students in other Universities were complaining about -- the
loss of identity through the assignment of numbers.
Dr. Anderson suggested the proposal be referred to the
student bodies for their reactions. Miss Thompson agreed.
The meeting adjourned at 2:50 P.M.
Mrs. Bonnie M. Smotony
Secretary to the Board
10-08-1971