October 19-20, 1973
10-19-1973
Pages 87-107
BOARD OF REGENTS
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA SYSTEM
October 19-20, 1973
The Board of Regents met on October 19, 1973 in joint session
with the National Advisory Board to the Desert Research Insti-
tute, to review the programs of the Institute and to hear
presentations by personnel of the Laboratories and Centers.
Present: Fred M. Anderson, M. D.
Mr. James Buchanan, II
Louis E. Lombardi, M. D.
Mr. William Morris
Miss Helen Thompson
Mr. Mel Steninger
Dr. Sam Goudsmit, Chairman
Frederick R. Eggan
John C. Frye
Herbert E. Grier
Sterling B. Hendricks
M. King Hubbert
Vincent Schaefer
Lloyd P. Smith
Chancellor Neil D. Humphrey
Acting President James T. Anderson
President Charles R. Donnelly
President John M. Ward
Presentations were made by the following DRI personnel:
Center for Water Resources - Dr. George Maxey, Director
Dr. Richard Cooley
Dr. Gilbert Cochran
Western Studies Center - Dr. Don Fowler, Director
Dr. Benjamin Dall
Laboratory of Atmospheric
Physics - Dr. Patrick Squires
Mr. James Telford
Dr. Vernon Smiley
Dr. Roger Steele
Laboratory of Desert Biology - Dr. Frits Went
Dr. Jeanette Wheeler
Laboratory of Environmental
Patho-Physiology - Dr. David Bruce Dill
The Board of Regents reconvened in regular session on October 20,
1973 in the Center for Religion and Life, Reno.
Members present: Mr. James L. Buchanan, II
Mrs. Nedra Joyce
Louis E. Lombardi, M. D.
Mr. William Morris
Mr. Mel Steninger
Miss Helen Thompson
Members absent: Fred M. Anderson, M. D.
Miss Flora Dungan
Mr. Harold Jacobsen
Others present: Chancellor Neil D. Humphrey
Acting President James T. Anderson, UNR
Acting President Donald H. Baepler, UNLV
President Charles R. Donnelly, CCD
President John M. Ward, DRI
Procter Hug, Jr., General Counsel
Vice President Edward L. Pine, UNR
Mr. Herman Westfall, UNLV
Mr. Mark Dawson, DRI
Ms. Janet Mac Donald, UNS
Mr. Harry P. Wood, UNS
Dr. John Malone, UNS
Mr. Edward Olsen, UNR
Dr. Paul Fenske, DRI
Mrs. Jo Deen Flack, UNR
Dr. Pat Geuder, UNLV
Mr. Ken Robbins, UNS
Mr. Bill Bonaudi, CCD (WNCC)
Mr. Chris Chambers, WNCC
Mr. Terry Reynolds, ASUN
Mr. Dan Wade, CSUN
1. Election of Chairman Pro-Tempore
Mr. Morris announced that he had been requested by Chairman
Jacobsen, subject to the concurrence of the Board, to serve
as Chairman Pro-Tem in the absence of Chairman Jacobsen and
Vice Chairman Dungan.
Mr. Steninger moved that Mr. Morris be designated Chairman
Pro-Tem. Motion seconded by Mr. Buchanan, carried without
dissent.
2. President Donnelly introduced Mr. Chris Chambers, President
of the WNCC Student Body Association, representing the stu-
dents of CCD, and Mr. Bill Bonaudi, faculty member of WNCC,
representing the CCD faculty.
3. Approval of Minutes
The minutes of the regular session of September 8, 1973
were submitted for approval.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Joyce,
carried without dissent.
4. Report of Gifts
Acceptance of the gifts and grants as reported by the Of-
ficers was recommended (report identified as Ref. 2 and
filed with permanent minutes).
Miss Thompson moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Steninger, carried without dissent.
5. Proposed Calendar for 1974
The Officers recommended adoption of either of the follow-
ing meeting schedules for 1974:
A. Meeting each month except August
January 4 UNR
February 8 UNLV
March 8 UNR
April 12 UNLV
May 10 Elko
June 14 UNLV
July 12 UNR
September 13 UNLV
October 11 UNR
November 15 UNLV
December 20 UNR
B. Six week schedule, modified for August
January 4 UNR
February 15 UNLV
March 29 UNR
May 10 UNLV
June 21 UNR
July 26 UNLV
September 13 UNR
October 25 UNLV
December 6 UNR
Action will be requested on the calendar for 1974 at the
December meeting.
6. Student Association Finances
Chancellor Humphrey recalled that in June, 1973 in his ca-
pacity as ex-officio Treasurer of the University, he had
directed that CSUN bank accounts be closed and agency
accounts be established within the University. In July
CSUN President Dan Wade requested the Board to reverse the
Chancellor's action. The Board deferred action at that
time, directed the matter be placed on the September agenda,
and requested Acting President Baepler to make a recommenda-
tion. Mr. Wade was absent from the September meeting due
to a UNLV football game and the Board postponed discussion
until October.
Chancellor Humphrey stated that in preparation for this dis-
cussion, the advice of Deputy Attorney General Hug was
sought. His letter of advice was included with the agenda
(identified as Ref. 5 and filed with permanent minutes).
The thrust of Counsel's advice is that student body organi-
zations are administrative arms of the University to whom
certain duties and responsibilities have been delegated,
rather than independent, autonomous associations.
Chancellor Humphrey continued by noting that the accounting
interpretation of that advice is that, although it is ap-
propriate for student body funds to be on deposit with the
University, such monies should be in a fund group which
affords even greater University involvement than does the
agency fund group. He reported that Ms. Janet Mac Donald,
Director of Internal Audit, has advised that student body
accounts be placed in the current fund-unrestricted group
and administered accordingly. This would mean, he noted,
that University purchasing, personnel, accounting, receipt
of gifts, and contract policies and procedures would be
observed by the student governments.
Chancellor Humphrey stated that this matter had been dis-
cussed with the Chancellor's Advisory Cabinet and with the
Student Body Presidents. He recommended the legal and
accounting advice received be followed for all student
body funds, effective July 1, 1974. He also recommended
further discussions be undertaken with the Student Body
Presidents in order that:
(1) there be developed a clear, written understanding
of the responsibilities of all parties involved,
and
(2) arrangements between the University and ASUN for
operation of the Bookstore be explored and a recom-
mendation developed.
In making the above recommendations, Chancellor Humphrey
requested that the objective of such discussions be to
develop procedures which will allow the Board of Regents to
meet its legal obligations for student body funds with min-
imum disturbance of the autonomy which the student govern-
ments have exercised with considerable responsibility and
skill over the years.
Mr. Hug commented that the only point he would add to his
letter of advice is that the thrust of his opinion is that
mandatorily collected funds are a condition for registra-
tion and implies responsibility of the administration of
these funds by the University. He emphasized that student
body organizations are administrative arms of the Univer-
sity and stated the important thing is that the University
and the organizations develop a set of regulations as to
how the monies will be handled. He stated there is no
legal obligation that the funds be handled in exactly the
same way as other funds are handled; however, the responsi-
bility for the funds must be recognized and procedures
developed to fulfill that responsibility.
Terry Reynolds, ASUN President, suggested the ASUN be
separated from the discussion and from the recommendation,
noting there have been no problems with ASUN finances, there
has never been a deficit, and stating the books are avail-
able to the auditors and to the Administration at any time
they wish to examine them.
Dan Wade, CSUN President, expressed concern that control
for CSUN monies would be removed from CSUN, stating CSUN
does not wish to be treated in the same way as the other
student organizations. He admitted there had been problems
but stated they were being corrected and revisions to the
CSUN constitution which are being proposed would further
improve the situation.
Chris Chambers, speaking on behalf of WNCC, said he is not
aware of any problem with the present method of handling
student association funds at the Community Colleges.
Cathy Cross, speaking on behalf of the UNR Graduate Students
Association, requested the Regents not to make any changes
in the control of ASUN funds.
Janet Mac Donald, Director of Internal Audit, explained fund
accounting and the difference between an agency account and
a current funds-unrestricted account.
Chris Cufflin, ASUN Business Manager, explained how ASUN
develops its budget and the procedures followed for the
expenditure of money.
Chancellor Humphrey suggested the Board has two alter-
natives:
(1) Accept Counsel's advice concerning the Board's
responsibility for the administration of these
funds and provide the Administration with the
tools with which to carry out those responsibili-
ties.
(2) Divest itself entirely of the responsibility for
collection and administration of the funds.
In view of the discussion, Chancellor Humphrey suggested
the Board defer action on the recommendation to allow time
for the Student Body Presidents and the Campus Administra-
tion to develop procedures under which this kind of recom-
mendation would be implemented and the Board could then
make its decision with this additional information avail-
able.
Mr. Steninger agreed it would be desirable to see what
regulations are proposed before action is taken on the
recommendation. He pointed out that as the student body
officers have a responsibility to their constituents, the
students, so do the Regents have a responsibility to their
constituents, the public.
Miss Thompson moved to defer acton on the Chancellor's
recommendation until procedures and regulations have been
developed by the students and the Campus Administration,
in consultation with the Chancellor and with Counsel, and
a report be made back to the Board in January with the
anticipation that final action on the Chancellor's recom-
mendation would be taken prior to election of new student
body officers, and with the further understanding that if
the Chancellor's recommendation is approved, it would be
intended for implementation as of July 1, 1974. Motion
seconded by Mr. Steninger, carried without dissent.
7. Allocation from Board of Regents Special Projects Fund
Chancellor Humphrey recommended that $5000 be allocated
from the Board of Regents Special Projects Account for
use by the UNR Presidential Recruitment and Screening
Committee for the following purposes:
(1) travel expenses for candidates and spouses;
(2) host expenses involved in the interviewing process
in Reno; and
(3) travel expenses for committee representatives to
visit home Campuses of candidates.
Miss Thompson moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
8. University of Nevada Centennial Awards
Acting President Anderson presented with his endorsement
the following recommendation from the UNR Centennial Com-
mittee:
It is recommended that the President and the Board
of Regents in commemoration of the University's 100th
Anniversary cause to be established University of
Nevada Centennial Awards to honor distinguished alumni,
friends and guests of the University.
Proposed criteria and procedures were submitted with the
agenda (identified as Ref. 7 and filed with permanent
minutes). Chancellor Humphrey recommended the above
proposal be approved and appointments to the Committee
referred to in the reference be nominated by the President
for the Board's approval.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss
Thompson, carried without dissent.
9. Alumni Association Request for 1973-74 Fund Drive
Acting President Anderson reported the UNR Alumni Associ-
ation wishes to conduct a special fund-raising project to
restore Morrill Hall and has requested the Board of Regents
adopt a resolution stating its intention to support the
restoration. Acting President Anderson and Chancellor
Humphrey recommended adoption of the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 73-7
WHEREAS, the Board of Regents of the University of
Nevada has heretofore approved a fund raising drive
of the University of Nevada Alumni Association to
finance the restoration and rehabilitation of Morrill
Hall; and
WHEREAS, said Board of Regents has confirmed the plan
of said Alumni Association to utilize at least a
portion of Morrill Hall as an Alumni House; and
WHEREAS, the Alumni Association with the approval of
the University of Nevada, Reno Centennial Committee
desires to conduct a special fund raising project
from October 27, 1973 to October 12, 1974, in con-
nection with the celebration of the Centennial of the
University of Nevada for the purpose of raising a
substantial fund for the restoration of Morrill Hall;
and
WHEREAS, said 1973-74 fund raising project is deserv-
ing of the full support of the University of Nevada
because of its effort to preserve a cherished landmark
both of the University and the State of Nevada; and
WHEREAS, said Board of Regents wishes to reaffirm its
support of this worthwhile project of the University
of Nevada Alumni Association and to declare its in-
tention to restore Morrill Hall when sufficient funds
have been raised and to indicate some of the uses to
which said facility may be put when ultimately re-
stored, so that potential donors will be induced to
give generously to this project;
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
(1) The 1973-74 special fund raising project of the
University of Nevada Alumni Association is hereby
approved, and all persons connected with and
interested in the University of Nevada are en-
couraged to cooperate to whatever extent possible
to make said project a success;
(2) That upon the raising of sufficient funds it is
hereby declared to be the intent of this Board
to restore Morrill Hall as much as possible in
accordance with the architectural plans and
drawings prepared on behalf of the Alumni Associ-
ation, which plans indicate that upon completion
a restored Morrill Hall shall contain space for
a University of Nevada museum, Alumni offices,
reception and meeting areas, dining facilities
and, depending on available space, the University
of Nevada Press, and a University Visitor's Center;
(3) That upon the raising of the necessary funds, the
restoration of Morrill Hall shall proceed with due
diligence, and the appropriate University officials
shall be and hereby are directed to make all neces-
sary arrangements for approval of this project in
accordance with Nevada law upon notification by
representatives of the Alumni Association that
appropriate funds have been raised;
(4) That great weight shall be given to all recommenda-
tions of the Alumni Association pertaining to the
restoration of Morrill Hall, including the selec-
tion of the architect to prepare the final work-
ing drawings for the restoration of the building.
Larry Struve, an officer of the UNR Alumni Association,
spoke of the Association's plans during the Centennial Year
and requested the support of the Regents in their efforts
to raise funds for the restoration of Morrill Hall.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Steninger, carried without dissent.
10. National Student Exchange Program
Acting President Anderson recalled that in 1971, the Board
of Regents approved the establishment of a Domestic Student
Exchange Program at UNR for a 2-year trial period beginning
Fall, 1972. Under this program qualified undergraduate
students are provided an opportunity to pursue varied en-
vironmental, sociological and cultural education programs
at various locations in the country. The program provides
for a one or two semester exchange of students among a
group of participating public Colleges and Universities.
Annual costs involved were 6 tuition grants-in-aid ($7200),
part-time services of an existing staff member as coordina-
tor, and certain incidental expenses which were underwritten
by ASUN.
Acting President Anderson requested an additional 1-year
commitment of 6 out-of-state grants-in-aid for 1974-75.
He stated than an evaluation, to be completed during this
current academic year, will then determine whether or not
a recommendation will be made to continue beyond the 1974-
75 academic year.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval, with the under-
standing that these 6 out-of-state grants-in-aid will con-
tinue to be allocated from the existing 3% of such grants-
in-aid authorized by State law.
Miss Thompson moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Joyce, carried without dissent.
11. Laboratory Fees, Medical Technology Course, UNR
Acting President Anderson recommended the establishment
of laboratory fees for the following courses, to be effec-
tive Spring semester, 1973-74:
MS 105 Urinalysis $10
MS 303 Hematology $10
MS 304 Immunohematology $15
MS 306 Clinical Microbiology $10
MS 307 Microbiology $10
MS 409 Clinical Chemistry $15
Dr. Anderson noted there are approximately 50 students
currently involved in these courses and the fees will be
used to offset the cost of glassware, chemicals, culture
media, small supplies, and other items utilized specifical-
ly in these courses. Chancellor Humphrey recommended ap-
proval, effective Spring semester, 1973-74.
Mrs. Joyce moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
12. Proposed Separation of School of Home Economics from College
of Agriculture
Acting President Anderson endorsed a request from the Col-
lege of Agriculture and the School of Home Economics for
the separation of Home Economics from the administrative
supervision of the College of Agriculture. Proposed organi-
ation procedures by which this separation would be imple-
mented were included with the agenda (identified as Ref. 11
and filed with permanent minutes).
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval, effective upon
final approval. In accordance with the Board's policy
specifying that establishment of new organizational com-
ponents shall be submitted to two meetings prior to final
approval, this matter will be returned for final action
in December.
13. Melvin E. Jepson Estate
Acting President Anderson reported that the University of
Nevada has received a gift of $5000 from the Melvin E.
Jepson Estate. Although the gift is limited to UNR, it
is unrestricted as to its further specific use.
Acting President Anderson requested the gift be dedicated
to the University Centennial. Chancellor Humphrey con-
curred.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Joyce, carried without dissent.
14. Getchell Library Steps Repair Contract
Vice President Pine recalled that on September 14, 1973
recommendations were submitted to the Board for the award
of a contract for the repair of Getchell Library steps to
the low bidder, Connolly Enterprises of Reno. As of
September 19, 1973 5 affirmative mail ballots had been
returned and the State Public Works Board was informed of
the concurrence by the Board of Regents in the award of a
contract to Connolly Enterprises for $27,500. Subsequent
to that time, 3 additional affirmative ballots have been
received.
Acting President Anderson and Chancellor Humphrey recom-
mended confirmation of the action taken as a result of
the mail ballot.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
15. Proposed Purchase of Property
Vice President Pine requested authorization to negotiate
with Mr. P. E. Prescott for the purchase of property
located at 1039 Evans Avenue, Reno. The property is ad-
jacent to the Campus near the College of Agriculture
building and is in the area in which property is being
acquired as it becomes available, anticipating eventual
expansion of the Campus to Evans Avenue.
Acting President Anderson and Chancellor Humphrey recom-
mended the Administration be authorized to negotiate for
the property with final agreement to be submitted to the
Board for approval.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss
Thompson, carried without dissent.
16. Bid Opening, SEM Elevator, UNR
Vice President Pine reported that bids will be opened by
the State Public Works Board on October 24, 1973 for an
elevator for the Scrugham Engineering Mines building, at
an estimated cost of $30,000. Funds are avilable from
the 1973-75 Capital Improvement Program.
Acting President Anderson and Chancellor Humphrey recom-
mended that bids be reviewed and a recommendation for award
be submitted to the Board by mail.
Miss Thompson moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Steninger, carried without dissent.
17. Design of Power Distribution System, UNR P. E. Complex
Vice President Pine recommended an engineering firm be
employed to design a connection to the Sierra Pacific
Power Company's power distribution system at the north
end of the Campus to provide the principal source of
supply for the P. E. building, Mackay Stadium, Water
Resources building, Anderson Health Science building,
and the Atmospherium Planetarium. Mr. Pine stated this
additional supply is necessary to furnish power to the
P. E. building and estimated the cost of construction and
design at $24,500 with design alone costing $2000. This
will be an underground system of 4500 volts and will have
a connection back to the Central Heat Plant as an emergency
connection in the event the Evans substation should experi-
ence a failure. Mr. Pine noted funds are available in the
P. E. Complex Revenue Bond proceeds interest account.
Acting President Anderson and Chancellor Humphrey recommend-
ed approval.
Mr. Steninger moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss
Thompson, carried without dissent.
18. Bid Opening, Animal Health Center Addition
Vice President Pine reported bids will be opened in late
October for construction of a 5000 square foot addition to
the Animal Health Center on the Main Station Farm. Final
plans were approved by the Board on Stepember 8, 1973.
Acting President Anderson and Chancellor Humphrey recom-
mended the bids be reviewed and a recommendation transmitted
to the Board by mail.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Buchanan, carried without dissent.
19. Facilities for Horse Husbandry and Management Program, UNR
Vice President Pine reported the College of Agriculture
has proposed the development of teaching and horseholding
areas on 2 1/2 acres of the Valley Road Farm, to be used
for the Horse Husbandry and Management Program. Details
of the proposed development were included with the agenda
(identified as Ref. 18 and filed with permanent minutes).
A map showing the area under consideration was displayed.
Total cost of the development is estimated at approximately
$60,000.
Vice President Pine reported Phase I of the development
is the purchase of an Open Instructional building, a steel
structure approximately 80' x 94' and is estimated at
$30,000. Funds are available in the facilities account of
the College.
Acting President Anderson requested authority to receive
and review bids for this structure and to submit recommenda-
tions for its purchase to the Board by mail. Chancellor
Humphrey recommended approval.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss
Thompson, carried without dissent.
20. Approval of Fund Transfers, UNR
Acting President Anderson requested approval of the follow-
ing transfer of funds:
#174 $5300 from the Contingency Reserve to the Biology
Department's graduate assistant category to provide
coverage for two graduate fellows. An offsetting
transfer will be made from the professional salary
category.
#177 $2650 from the Contingency Reserve to the Secondary
Education's classified salary category to provide
partial coverage for a clerical position. An off-
setting transfer will be made from the graduate
student category.
A new income projection has been made for the 1973-74 year
for the 3 teaching divisions based on the receipts to
October 1, 1973. Ref. 19 (filed with permanent minutes)
gives the details of this projection and compares it with
the projection included in the 1973-74 Work Program. This
projection indicates the budgeted income will be exceeded
at UNR allowing the Administration to release the Contin-
gency Reserve and to partially restore the reductions made
in the budgets between 1972-73 and 1973-74.
Acting President Anderson requested approval of the follow-
ing transfers from the Contingency Reserve to the various
accounts as follows:
#196 $35,150 to Buildings and Grounds Operating.
6,000 to Buildings and Grounds Wages.
#197 $ 6,000 to Audio Visual Communications Operating.
#198 $14,000 to Arts & Science Dean's Office Operating.
#199 $ 3,000 to Business Administration Dean's Office
Operating.
#200 $ 9,000 to Engineering Dean's Office Operating.
#201 $ 3,500 to Library Wages.
#213 $ 3,100 to Teaching Resource Center Operating.
#219 $ 1,500 to Secondary Education Classified Salaries.
Total $81,250
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mrs. Joyce moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
21. Report Concerning Intercollegiate Athletics, UNR
Acting President Anderson recalled the UNR Faculty Senate
report on Intercollegiate Athletics had been submitted to
the Board for information in April, 1973. As a follow-up
to that informational report, he submitted a letter from
President Miller, dated September 25, 1973, reflecting
actions taken by Dr. Miller on some of the recommendations
contained in the Faculty Senate report. (Letter filed with
permanent minutes.) Specifically, the actions taken by
President Miller were to establish a new Men's Intercol-
legiate Athletic Board and a separate new Board for Women's
Intercollegiate Athletics.
The meeting adjourned for lunch and reconvened at 1:30 P.M.
Chancellor Humphrey introduced Kenneth Robbins, new Chairman of
the Unit Senate.
Upon motion by Miss Thompson, seconded by Mr. Buchanan, one
supplemental item was admitted to the agenda.
22. Purchase in Excess of $8000, CCD
President Donnelly reported bids will be opened in early
November for audio visual equipment for Western Nevada
Community College and estimated the bid would exceed $8000.
He suggested award of the bid could not conveniently wait
until the December meeting and requested authorization to
award the bid during November with a report to be made to
the December meeting. Chancellor Humphrey recommended
approval.
Miss Thompson moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Buchanan, carried without dissent.
23. Establishment of a Divisional Cash Revolving Fund, CCD
President Donnelly recalled in September, 1972 the Board
approved imprest petty cash accounts for WNCC and CCCC in
the amounts of $2000 each and a $1000 account for NNCC.
He stated these accounts are not adequate to handle emer-
gency student loans and travel advances and he requested
approval of a $3000 cash revolving account for CCD at the
Arlington Branch of First National Bank. He also requested
signature authority on the account be placed with himself
or David C. Wilkins, Business Manager. Chancellor Humphrey
recommended approval.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
24. Approval of Fund Transfers, CCD
President Donnelly requested approval of the following fund
transfers:
#74-020 $21,000 from Contingency Reserve, WNCC, to
Student Services to provide funds for 2 addi-
tional professional positions in Counseling.
Funds were transferred from Instruction accounts
to Contingency Reserve for this purpose.
#74-021 $9460 from Contingency Reserve, WNCC, to Health
Services Instruction to provide funds for 1 addi-
tional professional position. Salary savings
from other instructional areas were transferred
to the Contingency Reserve.
#74-022/ $8562 from Contingency Reserve, NNCC to Library
023 to provide 1 additional classified position and
$3500 in wages. Professional salary savings in
the Library were transferred to the Contingency
Reserve.
#74-024 $5785 from Contingency Reserve, NNCC, to Adminis-
tration to provide 1 additional classified posi-
tion. Professional salary savings in Adminis-
tration and Business Instruction were transferred
to the Contingency Reserve.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Steninger, carried without dissent.
25. Establishment of Reading Center, UNLV
Acting President Baepler recalled that in September, the
Board gave preliminary approval to a proposal for the
establishment of a Reading Center within the College of
Education, and authorized it to operate on an experimental
basis until the October meeting at which time final ap-
proval would be requested. Acting President Baepler and
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Buchanan, carried without dissent.
26. Proposed Amendment to Pass-Fail Grading System, UNLV
Acting President Baepler recalled that in February, 1971
the Board approved a limited pass-fail academic grading
option as follows:
(1) Each student may take at most one course per semester
on a pass-fail basis up to a maximum of 24 under-
graduate credit hours.
(2) The Instructor shall know which of his students are
registered in his course under the pass-fail option.
(3) Grades earned by a student in a class in which he is
enrolled under the pass-fail option are not computed
in his grade point average.
(4) All other requirements and conditions shall be deter-
mined by the separate Colleges except that there shall
be uniform registration procedures throughout the
University.
Dr. Baepler presented recommendations, with his endorsement,
by the College of Education and the University Senate, for
amendments to this policy to provide that:
(1) Physical Education activity courses be exempted from
the 25 credit hour limitation and from the one course
per semester limit; and
(2) Student teaching be exempted from the 24 credit hour
limitation.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval, effective im-
mediately.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
27. Herman Kishner Estate
Acting President Baepler reported information had been re-
ceived from Valley Bank of Nevada that prior to the death
of Mr. Herman Kishner of Las Vegas, provision was made for
a gift of $10,000 to be used exclusively at the University
of Nevada, Las Vegas. He noted the Trust Department at
Valley Bank has indicated the funds will be released fol-
lowing acceptance by the Board of Regents and agreement
that the gift will be used exclusively at UNLV.
Acting President Baepler and Chancellor Humphrey recommended
acceptance of the gift for use by UNLV as stipulated by the
donor, noting the money will be held in a separate account
until such time as a recommendation for its use is approved
by the Board.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
28. Surcharge for Student Teachers
Acting President Baepler recalled in June a fee of $75 was
imposed for each student enrolled in Student Teaching, to
become effective Fall semester, 1973. This fee was recom-
mended in an attempt to partially offset the $150 honora-
rium paid to each cooperating public school supervising
teacher.
Dr. Baepler reported negotiations have been underway with
the Clark County School District for the provision of
cooperating teachers without payment of honorarium and he
believed these negotiations would be productive. He re-
quested the imposition of the fee be postponed for one year.
Acting President Anderson stated subsequent to the Board's
action in June, there had been discussions with the College
of Education and he also wished to request an indefinite
postponement in the assessment of the fee. He noted at the
time the fee was proposed, UNR was facing severe financial
restrictions. These conditions have eased somewhat, he
stated, and he proposed to attempt the payment of the
honorarium from UNR sources, with the understanding that if
UNR resources cannot accommodate the payment he would wish
to have the opportunity to request assistance from other
University funds.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended the $75 student teaching
fee be postponed indefinitely, with the understanding UNR
would be free to request assistance from other University
funds if required to handle the payment of the necessary
honorarium.
Dr. Lombarid moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Buchanan, carried without dissent.
29. Operating Procedures for Tonopah Hall, UNLV
Acting President Baepler submitted an information report
concerning the operating procedures at Tonopah Hall which
have been implemented during the academic year. (Report
is on file in the Chancellor's Office.)
30. Approval of Fund Transfers, UNLV
Acting President Baepler requested approval of the follow-
ing transfers of funds:
#74-021 $8945 from Contingency Reserve to University
College to provide funds for Learning Resources
area as follows:
Professional Salaries $5045
Classified Salaries 2400
Operating 1500
#74-023 $9045 from Contingency Reserve to Reading Center
as follows:
Professional Salaries $5045
Classified Salaries 2250
Operating 1750
#74-025 $9743 from Contingency Reserve to Controller's
Office, Professional Salaries to cover transfer
of a classified position to professional.
#74-030 $50,000 from Contingency Reserve to Library to
provide additional funds for purchasing books
and periodicals.
#74-033 $3728 from Contingency Reserve to Audio Visual
Communications to provide an additional classi-
fied position to handle increased work load.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Buchanan, carried without dissent.
31. Affirmative Action Program
Mr. Steninger noted the inclusion on the Information Agenda
of an Affirmative Action Statement for the Chancellor's Of-
fice and Special Units not part of a Division, and moved it
be placed on the Action Agenda of the December meeting.
Motion seconded by Mr. Buchanan, carried without dissent.
32. Getchell Mining Claims
Vice President Pine reported UNR owns a 50% interest in 6
patented claims north of Winnemucca (25% interest received
from the Louise Getchell Estate and 25% received from the
Noble Getchell Estate). The other 50% interest is owned
by Mrs. George Wingfield.
Mr. Pine recalled in April, 1972 the Board granted an
option on these leases for the purpose of exploration and
development of the claims; however, the purchase was not
completed.
An offer has now been received from Mr. Aldon R. Culver for
a lease with an option purchase. The lease is to run for 4
years and 3 months, beginning October 20, 1973, for which
the lessee agrees to pay $20,000 ($4000 upon execution and
recordation of the lease and $2000 quarterly thereafter com-
mencing January 20, 1974 and continuing until paid in full.
Vice President Pine recommended approval of the lease with
option to purchase. Acting President Anderson and Chan-
cellor Humphrey concurred, noting the statutory require-
ment that sale or lease of University property requires
approval of the Governor.
Mr. Steninger moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss
Thompson, carried without dissent.
33. DRI Desert Biology Laboratory, Boulder City
President Ward requested the budget for the Desert Biology
Laboratory be increased from $450,000 to $648,000. A pro-
posed budget and recommended source of funding was included
with the agenda (identified as Ref. 21 and filed with
permanent minutes).
Dr. Ward noted the increase in budget was requested to
allow for the inclusion of solar energy system for the
building, as part of the Institute's research into solar
energy. He stated it is anticipated research grants may
be available to fund this kind of research and if so,
money expended from the Contingency Reserve will be re-
placed by whatever grant funds are received. Chancellor
Humphrey recommended approval.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Steninger, carried without dissent.
34. Approval of Fund Transfers, DRI
President Ward requested approval of the following fund
transfer:
#74-2 $45,000 from Contingency Reserve to CWRR for the
following:
Professional Salaries $37,495
Technical Salaries 2,705
Fringe Benefits 4,800
Total $45,000
All funds in CWRR were originally placed in
operating in the 1973-74 Work Program in antici-
pation of a grant from the local government for
research on the Upper Truckee River Project.
This grant has now been funded; therefore, this
transfer is being requested in order to supply
matching funds for this project.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss
Thompson, carried without dissent.
35. The action agenda was completed and the information agenda
was submitted. The information agenda contained the follow-
ing items and is on file in the Chancellor's Office:
1. Quarterly Report of Disciplinary Cases, UNLV and CCD
2. Foreign Travel Report
3. Affirmative Action Program
4. Report of Purchases in Excess of $8000
5. Report of Fund Transfers
6. Progress Report on Capital Improvement Projects, UNR
7. Graduation Lists, August 1973, UNR and UNLV
The meeting adjourned at 2:15 P.M.
Mrs. Bonnie M. Smotony
Secretary to the Board
10-19-1973