October 20-21, 1995
10-20-1995
Pages 96-114
BOARD OF REGENTS
UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM OF NEVADA
October 20, 1995
The Board of Regents met on October 20, 1995 in Room 201-202,
Donald Moyer Student Union, University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Members present: Mr. Madison Graves, II, Chairman
Mr. Mark Alden
Ms. Shelley Berkley
Dr. Jill Derby
Dr. James Eardley
Mrs. Dorothy S. Gallagher
Mr. David L. Phillips
Mrs. Nancy Price
Mrs. Carolyn M. Sparks
Members absent: Mr. Joseph M. Foley
Mr. Daniel J. Klaich
Others present: Chancellor Richard Jarvis
President Joseph Crowley, UNR
President Carol Harter, UNLV
President Richard Moore, CCSN
President James Randolph, WNCC
President Ronald Remington, GBC
President James Taranik, DRI
President Kenneth Wright, TMCC
Mr. Donald Klasic, General Counsel
Dr. Tom Anderes, Vice Chancellor
Dr. John Richardson, Vice Chancellor
Ms. Mary Lou Moser, Secretary
Chairman Graves called the meeting to order at 9:35 A.M., Friday,
October 20, 1995, with all Regents present except Mr. Foley and
Mr. Klaich.
Also present were Faculty Senate Chairs or their representatives
Scott Casper, UNR; Nancy Masters, UNLV; Sonny Lyerly, CCSN; Larry
Hyslop, GBC; Steve Streeper, TMCC; Dick French, DRI; Becky
Siebert, System Administration; and Rick Riendeau, WNCC; and
Student Government Officers Glenn Booth, ASUN (UNR); John Pida,
CSUN (UNLV); Karen Ronk, ASB (GBC); Jeanine Powers, USA (WNCC);
Barbara Mc Millan, ACCSN (CCSN); John Cole, ASTM (TMCC); and
Ken Harlan, GSA (UNLV).
1. Introductions
President Taranik introduced John Case, Assistant Vice
President and Controller at DRI.
President Remington introduced Karen Ronk, ASB President
from Great Basin College.
2. Chairman's Report
Chairman Graves reported on the Leadership Conference
sponsored by the Association of Governing Boards which he
and Chancellor Jarvis attended. He related that all in-
stitutions of higher education are facing the same prob-
lems, but it is nice to realize Nevada is doing so many
things right. Also, Nevada appears to be ahead of many in-
stitutions in addressing some of these concerns. Topics
under discussion centered on all the higher education "buzz
words", i. e., accountability, access, affordability, re-
sources, etc. Mr. Graves stated he felt the most important
discussions concerned the Board: 1) The experience of the
Board members themselves and what they bring to the table;
2) Board members should never hesitate to raise questions
and suggest solutions; 3) Demands on a member's time should
be used effectively; and, 4) Agendas should be confined to
fundamental issues and time allotted to discuss topics in-
depth. Mr. Graves referred to the adjustments made to the
Board agenda for this meeting, stating that he would con-
tinue to modify the manner in which business is conducted.
Mr. Graves concluded by asking the Regents to keep in mind
what it takes to make the University and Community College
System of Nevada the best in the country and to use that
as a guide in their decisions.
3. Chancellor's Report
Chancellor Jarvis provided the following:
Outstanding Students, Faculty, Classified/Technical - As
directed by the Board, outstanding students, faculty, and
classified/technical employees will be recognized at two
receptions:
1) February 19, 1996 in Las Vegas to honor recipients
from CCSN, DRI-South and UNLV
2) April 25, 1996 in Reno or Carson City to honor
recipients from DRI-North, GBC, UNR, TMCC and WNCC.
A list of recipients will be included in the Chancellor's
Report at each meeting, but official recognition will be
made at the receptions.
Regents' Workshops - A Board workshop calendar with topics
for 1995-96 was presented:
November 30 - Intercollegiate Athletics
January 12 - Budget Development for 1997-99
March 1 - Student Financial Aid
April 26 - K-12 Partnerships, Teacher Education
June 28 - Health Care and Health Education
Board Committee Meeting Cycle - Inasmuch as Board committees
will no longer be held in conjunction with the regular meet-
ing, it will be necessary for the committees to meet 3-4
weeks prior in order that substantive reports and background
materials may be included in the packet of materials for the
regular meeting agenda. The dates for Presidents' Council
meetings will also change to coincide with committee meet-
ings. A format was outlined in a handout, which is on file
in the Regents' Office.
Presidents' Reports - President Ken Wright, TMCC, reported
that the Northwest Accrediting Team had visited TMCC. A
draft report points out the need for planning at the Col-
lege, which they are addressing with the appointment of
Rita Gubanich as Vice President for Planning. Two national
Vice Presidential Searches are underway. Deliberations on
participatory governance have been with the faculty. The
bids for the Advanced Technology building came in under the
$8 million budgeted, which will leave approximately $1.4
million for equipment.
President Jim Randolph reported that WNCC and the Carson
City government held an appreciation luncheon in honor of
State Legislators for the efforts on behalf of the Carson
City area. Over the last 10 years, $50 million has been
appropriated for various projects and activities for the
area. The United Student Association has been very active
and held an alcohol-drug awareness week, as well as a blood
drive. In Spring there will be two commencements for WNCC:
May 13 at the Fallon Campus with Mr. Rollan Melton as speak-
er and May 14 in Carson City.
President Richard Moore, CCSN, reported that he and his
faculty heard the message from Chancellor Jarvis concerning
access for students, and through a great deal of hard work
by all, but especially the Admissions and Financial Aid
Departments, enrollment has increased this Fall by 3628
headcount - or 10% over Fall, 1994. They plan a further
increase in enrollments for the Spring semester based on
their plans for recruitment. The past week the Campus
dedicated its new building on the Cheyenne Campus - Phase V,
with special dedications of the Herb Peebles Computer
Facility and Russell's Restaurant. President Moore thanked
the Regents for participating in the dedication.
President Ron Remington, GBC, reported that a national
search is underway for the Academic Vice President. On
October 21 their new Theater will hold its first produc-
tion. GBC has a new address: 1500 College Parkway.
President Taranik, DRI, reported that DRI's National Sci-
ence Advisory Committee, Chaired by Dr. Art Anderson, has
just completed its 3-year review of the Institute. This
is a small, but very distinguished group of individuals.
Chancellor Jarvis and Regent Derby delivered remarks. The
Committee was pleased with the commitment of the System and
the Board to DRI. A draft report is being reviewed, and
when completed will be used to assist in strategic planning
for the Institute. A report will be given to the Regents
probably at their January meeting.
President Crowley, UNR, reported that they are beginning the
process for their 10-year accreditation by the Northwest
Accreditation Association. Dr. Bob Meade is Chairman of the
self-study effort. The Association will visit the Campus in
October 1997. Comments in a recent media report concerning
the "probationary" accreditation of the College of Business
are not true. That College is accredited for 3 years while
exemptions are being addressed. The College of Journalism
has been given extremely high marks by its accrediting team,
with very high praise for its program.
President Harter, UNLV, reported several collaborative ef-
forts are underway with President Moore at CCSN and Super-
intendent Brian Cram of the Clark County School District.
They are looking at distance learning and the possibility
of establishing a laboratory school on the Campus in the
College of Education. UNLV has received a $1 million grant
from NSF through the efforts of one of their Physicists.
Dr. Nancy Master, Vice Chairman of the Faculty Senate, has
Chaired a very successful Research Project and Scholarly
Work Day, which brought faculty together to cross disci-
plines for a number of projects. With the announcement of
a Planning Task Force, the comprehensive planning process
has begun to develop a mission and goals statement for
UNLV.
Mrs. Price, in referring to the listing of proposed work-
shops, stated she was disappointed that there were no plans
for an Open Meeting Workshop. Chancellor Jarvis replied
that he had met with Attorney General Del Papa and Mr.
Robert Auer, Assistant Attorney General, who stated that
in their view it was not the right time for such a work-
shop because of their pending law suit with the Regents.
Chancellor Jarvis suggested that any specific questions
concerning the Open Meeting Law should be written to either
himself or General Counsel Don Klasic. Mrs. Price stated
she had a concern from the last Board meeting, and had a
letter to review with an attorney on that matter. She
asked whether the Presidents' Council came under the Open
Meeting Law, with General Counsel replying it did not.
4. Information Only: ACCT Conference Report
Regent Derby reported on the recent ACCT Conference held in
Seattle which she and Regents Foley and Phillips had attend-
ed. The theme was "Technology and the Higher Education
Environment". The Presidents of Boeing and Microsoft both
stressed that higher education must adapt or become obso-
lete; and that when they are hiring, they place less empha-
sis on specific skills because of the rapid change in tech-
nology, but rather focus on general skills, and will place
more emphasis there in the future. Given these technologi-
cal changes, emphasis at the Conference was placed on the
College of the future. Faculty will become learning man-
agers rather than lecturers, and Campuses will be without
boundaries but with Internet access. Distance education
will become the focus and if a College is not servicing its
area adequately, others will move in. There will be a shift
to the technological infrastructures and they will become
more important than the physical plant. Colleges will have
to develop a technology master plan.
Mr. Phillips left the meeting.
Mrs. Gallagher reported she had attended a National Leader-
ship School-to-Work Conference in Boston in July. The focus
was the partnerships for K-12, Community Colleges and busi-
ness in reaching young people. It was stressed that young
people today don't have a "dream", and there is a need to
give that back to them.
5. Approved Seeking Funding for a Study for a Law School
Chancellor Jarvis and President Harter provided an update on
the study for a Law School at UNLV and outlined the request
for funding to be submitted to the Interim Finance Committee
of the Nevada State Legislature.
President Harter stated that over the past 22 years there
have been 4 feasibility studies and many conversations con-
cerning a Law School for the State of Nevada. Some time
ago it had been determined that a Law School would be housed
at UNLV, and UNLV has included such a School in its last 4
Master Plans. Many of the issues remain the same as before.
Vice President Lyle Rivera has been assigned to oversee
this project, which would not only educate attorneys but
would bring legal education and training to persons other
than attorneys. Dr. Harter presented a proposal to hire a
consultant of impeccable national reputation who has been
a law school administrator and who would answer some key
questions: costs, construction, library and accreditation
reqirements. (Proposal and reasons for a Law School are
filed with the permanent minutes.)
Dr. Harter requested approval to seek funding from the
Interim Finance Committee to hire a consultant and for
the studies necessary for the implementation of a School.
Ms. Berkley moved approval to proceed with all due haste
to seek funding from the Interim Finance Committee and go
forward with the proposed plan. Mrs. Gallagher seconded.
Ms. Berkley stated she has given a great deal of thought
to this matter and feels strongly that the proposal is
worthy. Mrs. Sparks spoke in support of the motion,
stating that this is a very practical approach, that there
is a need for expert advice, and that Lyle Rivera will be
a good spokesman for the project.
Dr. Harter stated that they would be seeking funding up to
the full amount authorized by the Legislature - $500,000 -
but plan to use only what is needed to accomplish the task.
Dr. Eardley stated his concern for the recent media articles
which indicated the Regents were spending excess dollars
again, when these planning funds had actually been proposed
by the Legislature. Dr. Jarvis stated that Assemblyman
Morse Arberry had proposed the amount in a committee hear-
ing. Mr. Graves agreed that the rquest had come directly
from the Legislature. He reminded the Board that this vote
was not for approving a Law School, but rather for funding
for planning to determine what the costs might be. Ms.
Berkley stated she felt the Legislature was signaling the
Board that a Law School is a priority in Nevada. President
Crowley stated that during legislative hearings one can
sense when appropriations come from someplace other than
the System, and this was one of those times. He stated
that he felt Assemblyman Arberry was very sincere in spon-
soring this measure and that he had wanted to honor a col-
league, former Assemblyman Nick Horne, who had for a long
time supported such a school.
President Crowley stated that he has followed the discus-
sions on a Law School for Nevada over 22 years, and he
commended President Harter on her approach for a project
whose time has come. He continued that he wanted to put to
rest rumors, UNR has never expressed an interest in a Law
School, nor would they stand in the way of one at UNLV;
and, furthermore, they will be very supportive of UNLV's
efforts.
Mrs. Sparks reminded the Board that a private school has
studied the area and found it feasible for a for-profit
Law School in Nevada. Dr. Eardley stated he was angry
about a Las Vegas reporter, George Knapp, who the night
before had been very negative toward President Harter and
UNLV, and had made many inaccurate statements.
Mr. Alden questioned whether in the Legislature the origi-
nal amount proposed had not been $300,000, with $200,000
to come from UNLV. President Crowley, who was present at
the legislative hearing, stated that was not true, that the
amount from the very beginning was to be $500,000 from the
Legislature. Mr. Alden stated he would not support the
motion, that he is concerned that there are so many unmet
needs at UNLV now and he did not want to take away from
them. Ms. Berkley replied that the $500,000 would not be
allocated anywhere except for the Law School, and that if
the System did not use it, the money would be lost. She
stated it was very important to UNLV's future to have a
professional school.
Motion carried on roll call vote:
Yes - Berkley, Derby, Eardley, Gallagher, Sparks, Graves
No - Alden
Abstain - Price
Absent - Foley, Klaich, Phillips
The meeting recessed and reconvened at 10:32 A.M. with all mem-
bers present except Regents Foley and Klaich.
Chairman Graves announced that Mr. Foley and Mr. Klaich could not
be present for the meeting but had indicated their support of the
Law School: Mr. Foley by letter and Mr. Klaich by telephone.
Mr. Phillips, an attorney, explained he had left the meeting just
prior to the discussion of the item on the Law School for a court
appearance this morning, but that he was in favor of the Law
School. Mrs. Price explained she was not present at the Board
table for the discussion (she was in the back of the room and
did not take part in the discussion) and abstained from the vote
because of her husband's relationship with the Legislature's
Interim Finance Committee. (Mr. Price is a State Assemblyman.)
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7. Information Only: Regents' Workshop on Planning
Vice Chancellor Tom Anderes reviewed the necessity for plan-
ning, and focused on the goals and objectives which builds
toward the budget process. He presented a calendar of
structure and activities:
October - Planning timelines and process; review of Strate-
gic Directions and survey results.
November - Background work presented to Board on budget and
facilities.
January - Budget workshop and first review of the budget.
March - Enrollment projections, operating priorities and
capital construction priorities to be approved,
and the first review of tuition and fee analysis.
April - Capital request to Public Works Board, tuition
and fee structure approved and follow-up on
biennial budget.
It was pointed out that the Regents have input at each step
of the procedures. Tuition and fees will be discussed with
the Regents' Committees on Academic, Research and Student
Affairs and Finance and Planning. (Calendar on file in
Regents' Office.)
Mrs. Karen Steinberg, Deputy to the Chancellor for Planning,
reviewed the System Strategic Directions and the survey
which was conducted among Regents, Presidents, staff and
Faculty Senate Chairs. Most respondents believe all 11
current strategic directions have long-term importance for
the System, but there needs to be more focus. It was agreed
that there are too many objectives for each strategic di-
rection. There is a need to know whether the strategic
directions match the Regents' vision for the future of the
System, and which directions should have focus at this time.
Chancellor Jarvis stated that the staff is looking for di-
rection from the Board.
Dr. Eardley questioned what the Campuses are doing to im-
plement the Strategic Directions. Mrs. Steinberg related
that a presentation will be made in January to the Academic
Research and Student Affairs Committee (ARS) of responses
from the Campuses. Dr. Derby requested a Board retreat
confined to this subject, and added that a direction on
technology should be added.
After further discussion it was agreed that the ARS Commit-
tee would sponsor a retreat in January to focus on Strate-
gic Directions, that there should be more focus on the
Directions, that there should be measurable indicators of
progress, that there should be alternative ways provided
to organize the document, and that suggestions should be
provided on how to reach outcomes. Mrs. Price requested
a copy of the draft report of the National Committee on
which President Crowley served which was reviewing tuition
and fees and faculty workload.
The Board recessed for lunch and reconvened at 1:00 P.M. with
all Regents present except Mr. Phillips, Mr. Foley and Mr.
Klaich.
8. Accepted Report on the UCCSN Permanent Endowment Pool
Mr. Matt Lincoln and Ms. Marianne Austin, Cambridge and
Associates, presented the investment performance results
for the UCCSN Permanent Endowment Pool for the fiscal year
ended June 30, 1995.
Mr. Lincoln reported that during this period, the pool
achieved a return of 17.9% net of fees. The fund's long-
term objective is to increase the unit value and unit
distributions at least as fast as the rate of inflation,
and its short-term goal is to match or exceed, over 5-year
or longer periods, the market index performance and the
median performance of a universe of endowments with simi-
lar investment objectives and policies. The fund achieved
both long- and short-term goals during FY 95. The UCCSN
endowment pool is comprised of 48.1% domestic stocks,
12.1% international stocks, 3.2% real estate, 1.5% domestic
fixed income, 8.9% global bonds and 9.2% cash.
Mrs. Gallagher commended Mr. Lincoln and Ms. Austin for
their professional assistance to the System. Mrs. Sparks
stated that although there were two or three "shaky" years,
the UCCSN fund has fared better than most and has always
met its obligation to the Campuses and provided a good
source of income. Mr. Lincoln stated that the Regents
have had very good long-term results of their investments.
Ms. Mac Donald related that the endowment began with $20
million and is now at $120 million, and that the operating
fund began with $40 million and is now at $150 million.
In answer to a question from Mrs. Price concerning deriva-
tives, Mr. Lincoln stated that they were neither good nor
bad, but rather it depended on how they were used. Man-
agers do use them, but use them to hedge positions, primari-
ly in the fixed income area. Cambridge watches these trans-
actions very closely.
Dr. Eardley moved to accept the report of the UCCSN Endow-
ment Pool. Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Motion carried.
9. Approved Property Negotiation, TMCC
Authorized President Wright to begin negotiations to explore
alternatives sites for the Center for the Advanced and Ap-
plied Program of Technology. President Wright explained
that the Foundation had begun a fund-raising effort to
assist with the construction of the Center, but fell short
of the amount needed. The Board had authorized a loan for
TMCC for construction, with the understanding that a request
would be made to the Legislature for the funds; however,
those funds were not forthcoming. Since that time, TMCC
has located 3 existing space facilities in Reno which are
larger, would cost less, and could provide a better loca-
tion for the Center.
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval for TMCC to begin negotiations
for an alternative site for the Center for the Advanced and
Applied Program of Technology. Dr. Eardley seconded. Mo-
tion carried.
10. Approved Report of the Academic, Research & Student Affairs
Committee
A report and recommendations of the Academic, Research and
Student Affairs Committee meeting held October 19, 1995 were
made by Regent Shelley Berkley, Chairman. The following
programs were reviewed and are recommended for approval:
B. S. Business Administration, International Business
Major, UNLV
B. S. Business Administration, International Business
Major, UNR
M. S. Health Physics, UNLV
AAS Diagnostic Medical Sonography, CCSN
Ms. Berkley moved approval of the B. S. in Business Admin-
istration, International Business Major at UNLV; the B. S.
in Business Administration, International Business Major at
UNR; the M. S. in Health Physics, UNLV; and the AAS in
Diagnostic Medical Sonograph at CCSN. Mr. Alden seconded.
Motion carried.
Ms. Berkley reported that the Committee had discussed the
following items:
The role and mission of the Committee.
A policy change on refunds required by the Federal
Higher Education Act
Priorities for the Committee for the Coming Year:
UCCSN Strategic Directions
Admission Standards
Research and Development Trends
Distance Learning
Faculty Workload and Productivity
Transfer
The next meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, November
16, 1995 in Reno.
Ms. Berkley stated that in addition, the Committee had dis-
cussed changes to the Tuition and Fee Committee, and would
present an amendment to their recommendation when the mat-
ter is discussed later in the meeting.
Ms. Berkley moved to accept the report. Mrs. Sparks sec-
onded. Motion carried.
11. Report and Recommendations of the Audit Committee
Mr. Mark Alden, Chairman, reported that the Committee had
met on October 4, 1995 and had received several follow-up
reports, including cash flow and bank reconciliations at
UNLV.
Mr. Alden moved to accept the report. Mrs. Sparks seconded.
Motion carried.
The following action items were forwarded for Board con-
sideration:
Approved Audit Reporting Relationships - The Audit Com-
mittee had reviewed reporting relationships as provided
in the Handbook and requested the following changes:
1) The primary oversight of and reporting relationship
for the Internal Audit Department should be to the
Audit Committee of the Board. This would establish
the independence of the internal audit function from
the System Administration and addresses the need for
enhanced public acountability.
2) The Internal Audit Department should also have a
secondary reporting relationship ("dotted line") to
the Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration,
who is responsible for their day-to-day supervision,
technical direction, and personal performance eval-
uation of the Director.
3) In conducting the annual performance review of the
Director of Internal Audit, the Vice Chancellor for
Finance and Administration should seek input from
the members of the Audit Committee of the Board.
This would affirm the Director's independence in
acting on audits that might pertain to the responsi-
bilities of the Vice Chancellor.
4) The Chancellor should continue to work with the
Audit Committee, the Vice Chancellor for Finance
and Administration, and, where appropriate, the
Director of Internal Audit to ensure his active
understanding of and engagement in audit findings
and outcomes. The Chancellor is responsible for
the performance review of institutional Presidents
and has established that follow-up on audit excep-
tion findings is a routine element in Presidential
evaluation.
The above recommendations require two Handbook changes:
Title 4, Chapter 9, Part A, Section 4, Independence, and
Title 4, Chapter 9, Part B, Section 1, Objective and Scope.
Text of these changes is on file in the Regents' Office.
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval of the changes as proposed
to the Audit Reporting Relationships and the Handbook
changes as presented. Mrs. Sparks seconded. Motion
carried.
Mr. Phillips returned to the meeting.
12. Report and Recommendations of the Finance and Planning
Committee
Chairman Dorothy Gallagher reported the Committee met on
October 4, 1995 and discussed the role of the Committee,
the charge to the Committee, and a calendar of activities.
Mrs. Gallagher moved to accept the report of the Finance
and Planning Committee. Mrs. Sparks seconded. Motion
carried.
The following action items were forwarded for Board con-
sideration:
Approved Board and System Administration Accounts - Mrs.
Gallagher explained that a review of the Regents' Spe-
cial Projects Account was made by the Committee and
recommended the following:
1) The Regents' Special Projects Account and the Chan-
cellor's Management Development Account be renamed
to reflect more accurately the functions being sup-
ported through those accounts. The Special Projects
Account will be renamed Board Administration and the
Management Development Account will be renamed
System Administration.
2) Other functions currently supported through the
Regents' Special Projects Account will be reassigned
to other sources: the Institutional Grants Program
will be discontinued (Title 4, Chapter 20, Section
6) and expenses for Presidential Searches now will
be borne by the institutions concerned.
3) The principle of a Contingency Fund will be main-
tained, with the amount held in contingency to be
capped at 30% of the prior year's annual income.
In addition, the Contingency Fund should not be
used to support on-going personnel expenses as
happened in the past.
4) The annual investment income will be distributed as
follows: set aside an amount equal to 30% of prior
year's annual income for the Contingency Fund; 50%
to support the System Administration budget; with
the remainder to the Board Administration account.
The System Administration budget will be submitted
by the Chancellor for Board approval each year in
conjunction with other Systemwide self-supporting
budgets.
These recommendations would require Handbook changes: Title
4, Chapter 10, Section 6.
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval of the Board and System Ad-
ministration accounts and the requisite Handbook changes.
Mrs. Sparks seconded. Motion carried.
Approved Changes to the Tuition Policy Committees - Both the
Finance and Planning Committee and the Academic, Research
and Student Affairs Committee had reviewed proposed changes
to the Tuition Policy Committee. The Financing and Planning
Committee recommended that:
1) The System Committee charged to develop proposal for tu-
ition and fees be comprised of elected student govern-
ment representatives, Campus Presidents, and System
Administration staff, appointed by and Chaired by the
Chancellor; and
2) The recommendations of this Tuition Policy Committee be
submitted jointly to the Academic, Research and Student
Affairs and the Finance and Planning Committees for the
Board for their recommendations to the full Board.
These recommendations require Handbook changes as found in
Ref. D and filed in the Regents' Office.
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval of the recommendations 1 and 2
above and the requisite Handbook changes. Mrs. Sparks sec-
onded.
Ms. Berkley reported that the Academic, Research and Student
Affairs Committee agreed with those two recommendations, but
felt that the Board should give the Chancellor's Tuition
Committee direction.
Ms. Berkley moved to amend the motion by adding that the
Tuition Committee should meet with both the Academic, Re-
search and Student Affairs Committee and the Finance and
Planning Committee to receive direction. Dr. Eardley sec-
onded. The amendment carried.
The original motion, as amended, carried and is worded as
follows: "...moved approval of the recommendations 1 and
2 above and the requisite Handbook changes, and that the
Chancellor's Tuition Committee should meet with both the
Academic Research and Student Affairs Committee and the
Finance and Planning Committees to receive direction."
Approved Increase Expenditure Authority for CCSN - The
Finance and Planning Committee recommended that CCSN be
granted increase expenditure authority of $931,000 to meet
the needs of the growth in enrollment experienced in the
current Fall semester 1995, and that CCSN seek authorization
for expenditures from the Interim Finance Committee. The
increased revenues have been generated by tuition and fees
from the increased enrollments.
President Moore related that CCSN had increased its FTE by
1499. They had received 41 new full-time positions from the
Legislature and had then hired adjunct faculty to teach the
additional classes.
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval for CCSN to increase its ex-
penditure authority by $931,000 and to seek authorization
from the Interim Finance Committee. Mrs. Sparks seconded.
Motion carried.
The Board meeting recessed and reconvened at 2:35 P.M., with all
Regents present except Mr. Foley, Mr. Klaich and Mr. Alden.
13. Approved the Report of the Status of Women Committee
Chairman Jill Derby reported that at their meeting held
October 3, 1995, the Status of Women Committee discussed
the following:
1) Sexual Harassment Incident Reports from each Campus.
It was agreed that additional data are needed and the
incidence reports will be supplemented with additional
data about training opportunities next year.
2) The Committee reviewed updated Campus implementation
plans.
3) The sub-group reviewing Chapter 6 of the Code reported
on its progress. It was determined that the sub-group
will identify issues and concerns and forward them to
the Chancellor for his review and consideration for
review of the Code.
4) The Committee discussed policies regarding consensual
relationships. Three Campuses have either instituted
or drafted for consideration such policies. These
policies will be distributed to the other Campuses for
their consideration.
5) The future directions for the Status of Women Committee
and its role as a part of the newly formed Regents'
Campus Environment Committee was discussed.
Dr. Derby moved to accept the report of the Status of Women
Committee. Mrs. Sparks seconded. Motion carried.
14. Approved the Consent Agenda
Approved the following Consent Agenda items:
(1) Approved the minutes of the regular meeting held
September 7-8, 1995. (7th?)
(2) Approved extension of sick leave through May 14, 1996
for Ms. Sue Phillips, Lecturer in Mathematics, UNLV.
(3) Approved to grant emeritus status to Dr. George Isham,
Professor Emeritus, Philosophy, CCSN, effective
September 1, 1995.
(4) Approved members for the College of Education Advisory
Board at UNR as follows:
Darryl Feemster
Debra Feemster
Michael Moreno
Bertha Mullins
Suzanne Ramos
Serena Ross
Hans Scheurer
(5) Approved the use of Capital Improvement Funds at UNR
in the amount of $250,000 to purchase furnishings and
equipment for the Jot Travis Student Union building.
The facility is currently undergoing renovation to the
meeting rooms, lounge areas, and the administrative
and student offices.
(6) Approved the use of Capital Improvement Fee Funds at
CCSN in the amount of $187,599 for renovation of
space in the main building on the Cheyenne Campus
for classroom space.
(7) Approved Credit Card Services, UCCSN
Request was made for a single vendor to process all
credit card transactions. The function is central-
ized through the Treasurer's Office as a component of
its responsibility for System cash management and
integration with banking services as reflected under
Handbook: Title 4, Chapter 9B, Section 3.
(8) Approved Bylaw Changes for UNR as found in the Hand-
book Title 4, Chapter 7, Section 16.b, 43.b, 43.c and
45.
(9) Approved Board of Regents' Calendar, 1996-97
August 8-9, 1996
September 26-27, 1996
November 14-15, 1996
January 30-31, 1997 (GBC Elko)
March 6-7, 1997
April 24-25, 1997
June 26-27, 1997
(10) Approved the following Interlocal Contracts:
A. UCCSN Board of Regents/UNR and the Nevada Depart-
ment of Education (Interlocal Contract)
Effective Date: Date approved by the Board
through December 31, 1995
Amount : $3000 maximum to UNR
Purpose : Policy Support Center
B. UCCSN Board of Regents/UNR and the Nevada State
Division of Child & Family Services (Interlocal
Contract)
Effective Date: Date approved by the Board
through June 30, 1996
Amount : $7526 maximum to UNR
Purpose : Child Care Provider Training,
1996 - Math Readiness
C. UCCSN Board of Regents/UNR and the Nevada Army
National Guard (Interlocal Contract)
Effective Date: Date approved by the Board
through March 29, 1996
Amount : $13,457.42 to UNR
Purpose : Integrated Natural Resources
D. UCCSN Board of Regents/UNR and Patterson Broad-
casting, Inc. (Interlocal Contract)
Effective Date: Date approved by the Board
Amount : None
Purpose : Transfer of tower site lease
from KCBN Radio to Patterson
Broadcasting.
E. UCCSN Board of Regents/UNR and the Nevada State
Health Division (Interlocal Contract)
Effective Date: Date approved by the Board
through February 15, 1996
Amount : $9900 to UNR
Purpose : Primary Care Physicians Survey
F. UCCSN Board of Regents/UNR and the Nevada Depart-
ment of Human Resources (Interlocal Contract)
Effective Date: Date approved by the Board
through June 30, 1996
Amount : $22,018 to UNR
Purpose : Enhancing career maturity of
adolescents from limited re-
source families.
G. UCCSN Board of Regents/UNR and the Las Vegas
Valley Water District (Interlocal Contract)
Effective Date: Date approved by the Board
Amount : $232,000 to UNR
Purpose : Water Conservation Research
Program in the Las Vegas
Valley
H. UCCSN Board of Regents/UNR and the Nevada State
Health Division (Interlocal Contract)
Effective Date: Date approved by the Board
through March 31, 1996
Amount : $6500 to UNR
Purpose : Clinical training of family
nurse practitioner students.
Mrs. Sparks moved adoption of the Consent Agenda and ap-
proval of prepared agenda with items as specified through-
out the meeting. Dr. Eardley seconded.
Mrs. Price asked how it was determined which items appear on
the Consent Agenda. Chancellor Jarvis stated that those
items which are "straight forward", requiring little or no
discussion, and for which there currently is a policy, are
placed on the Consent Agenda. Mr. Graves added that this is
in line with the Board's effort to streamline its meetings.
Dr. Eardley added that last year a Regent who had attended
a conference requested that more items be moved to the
Consent Agenda.
Motion carried.
15. Information Only
At the September 1995 meeting, Chairman Graves requested
changes in certain names and charges for some of the Commit-
tees. He also indicated that more detailed work will be
accomplished through the committee structure, but emphasized
that there would remain an opportunity for Board discussion
as committees bring recommendations to the Board for con-
sideration. The approval of the names and charges of the
Standing Committees requires changes in the Regents' Bylaws,
Article VI, Section 3. Staff was directed to draft such
changes for consideration by the Board. See Ref. H, filed
in the Regents'Office. This constitutes the first reading
of the changes with action to follow at the December, 1995
meeting.
16. Approved Executive Salary Considerations
At the September 1995 meeting, the Board accepted the report
on executive salaries for FY 1995-96, which included Presi-
dents, Vice Chancellors, General Counsel and Secretary of
the Board. Ref. I is filed with permanent minutes.
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval of the executive salaries as
recommended. Mrs. Sparks seconded. Motion carried.
In answer to a question from Mrs. Price concerning salary
schedules, Chancellor Jarvis stated that a study would be
conducted this year to update the schedules and bring them
to the Board for approval.
17. Approved Increasing the Stipend for the Regents' Outstanding
Student Award
Chancellor Jarvis recommended that the stipend for the
Regents' Outstanding Student Award be raised from $500 to
$5000 per student. Awards are given each year for the
outstanding student from each Campus, plus two graduate
students, one from UNR and one from UNLV. He related that
if it was the wish of the Board, the stipend could be ap-
plied toward contining education within the State.
Mrs. Price moved to increase the stipend for the Regents'
Outstanding Student Award from $500 to $5000. Dr. Derby
seconded.
Mr. Graves stated that he was embarrassed last year in mak-
ing the award of $500 to the best and brightest students in
Nevada. However, he felt consideration should be given to
keeping the students in the State. Dr. Derby stated she
felt that would be restrictive, inasmuch as there may be a
student who wishes to continue, but Nevada does not offer a
program in his particular area. After further discussion,
the Chancellor was directed to prepare alternatives for
consideration to changing criteria for the award. Mrs.
Price stated she was in favor of no restrictions on the
award.
Motion carried.
18. Approved Construction of Building, UNLV
President Harter stated she had received a request from the
UNLV Foundation to construct a two-story building on the
northeast corner of the Campus. The building would be ap-
proximately 20,000 sq. ft. and would house the Foundation.
Tate and Snyder Architects would be contributing the design
work, and the building would be constructed with private
donations.
Mrs. Sparks moved approval of the request for the UNLV
Foundation to construct a building on the UNLV Campus.
Mrs. Gallagher seconded.
President Harter stated that the Foundation would deed the
building to the Board of Regents, and the State would pay
for maintenance. In answer to a question, Dr. Harter re-
lated that there are a number of University Campuses which
have such buildings. President Crowley reminded the Board
that a number of years ago the UNLV Foundation was located
off the Campus, which had created a number of problems, so
it was moved back. Mr. John Gallagher, Executive Director
of the Foundation, stated that the University is paying
for maintenance on Tam Alumni Center, which was built with
private funds.
Mrs. Price stated that she would vote no, because she does
not agree with the structure of the Foundation. She con-
tinued that she had asked for an Attorney General opinion
and asked the Chairman to write for that opinion.
Motion carried. Mrs. Price voted no.
19. Approved the Reorganization of Administrative Structure,
WNCC
President Randolph stated he has worked with the faculty and
and staff at the College to develop an effective and effici-
ent administrative structure for WNCC, which would also re-
flect his style of management as well as being acceptable to
a broad cross-section of the community.
The proposed structure eliminates the two Vice President
positions at WNCC. One position (Academic Affairs) has been
vacant for over a year. The other position is currently
filled. The position will be re-titled: Executive Dean/
Assistant to the President. The proposed structure has
the net effect of reducing the administrative cost at WNCC
by approximately $50,000. President Randolph stated that
Dr. Jerry Barbee has been assigned to serve on the System
Academic Council.
President Randolph stated there would be an evaluation of
the structure throughout the 1995-96 year, after which addi-
tional modifications may be forthcoming.
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval of the reorganization of the
administrative structure at WNCC. Mr. Phillips seconded.
Motion carried.
20. Approved Bank Loan, WNCC/Minden
President Randolph related that WNCC has had a fund-raising
effort underway for the construction of a building on the
Bentley property site in Minden. The State Legislature ap-
propriated $1.8 million towards the construction and the
Foundation has raised the remaining amount, some of which
is in pledges. He requested approval to seek a loan for
approximately $800,000 in order for construct limitation
for the gift of the land to WNCC. The loan would be repaid
with the pledges made to the Foundation.
Dr. Derby moved approval for WNCC to seek a loan of ap-
poximately $800,000 for construction of a building site
at the WNCC-Minden site. Mrs. Price seconded.
Mrs. Price reminded the Board she has requested criteria
for construction of sites for the Campuses. Dr. Derby
stated that the Board must also take into consideration
the commute for the outlying areas to a Campus and that
there are times a Campus needs buildings as well as the
technology. This particular site will greatly increase
access for WNCC students. Mrs. Berkley stated there are
other reasons for buildings on outlying areas, such as
community pride and community use of the buildings. Mr.
Graves reminded the Board that the property was given to
the Campus with a 3-year time limitation in which to build.
Mrs. Gallagher stated that there is a need to set criteria
for placing programs in an area. Mrs. Sparks stated that
this site would not be duplicating any services or programs
WNCC now has. President Randolph related that the building
will be approximately 15,000 sq. feet and will have speci-
alty programs. Dr. Derby stated this building and the
programs are a part of the WNCC Master Plan which is based
on growth projections.
Motion carried.
21. Public Comment
Mr. Dennis Tupper, representing students, parents and his
daughter, Rachel, stated his frustration and harassment re-
ceived over the $57 Health Fee at UNR. He said that thanks
to President Crowley some of the injustices have been cor-
rected, but that he felt the Board should have given this
controversial issue more consideration.
Mrs. Price apologized to Mr. Tupper for not having this
item on the agenda and told him there had been a bill in the
last Legisature which, if it had passed, would have allowed
a single Regent to place an item on the agenda.
Mr. Graves stated that the Regents had all received a copy
of correspondence from the Chancellor (filed in the Regents'
Office) explaining there had been a meeting with Mr. Tupper,
his daughter, President Crowley and himself. At that time
Mr. Tupper had been informed that since this fee had been
forwarded by the students at UNR, the matter has been re-
ferred back to the student government where it is being
studied. When the students have completed their delibera-
tions, and if they so wish, the matter will be brought back
to the Board following the proper procedures. Mr. Tupper
was also informed at that time that he could air his con-
cerns to the students through their hearing procedures.
Mr. Tupper stated that Regent Klaich had indicated that the
matter was to go before a Regent committee. Mr. Graves ex-
plained that the matter is being handled through the process
and procedures of the System.
Mr. Glenn Booth, President of the Associated Students of the
University of Nevada (ASUN), stated that this fee has gen-
erated concerns, but mostly from the non-traditional stu-
dents. The ASUN is currently doing a health survey on the
Campus to determine who uses the health service and why.
The survey results will be reviewed and a determination and
recommendations will be made through the proper channels.
They expect to complete their deliberations sometime in
March. Mr. Booth stated that the students are not unhappy
about the process used, but they are unhappy with the man-
ner in which it was implemented. Their concern now is to
give the Board accurate information.
Mrs. Berkley commended the UNR students for their efforts.
22. New Business
Dr. Harter presented the Board with an award from the
National Institute of Architects for the Student Services
building at UNLV.
The meeting adjourned at 3:45 P.M.
Mary Lou Moser
Secretary
10-20-1995