October 26-27, 1951
10-26-1951
Volume 6 - Pages 328-336
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA
REGENTS MEETING
October 26-27, 1951
The Board of Regents met in regular session in the President's
office on Friday, October 26, 1951. The meeting was called to
order by the Chairman at 10 A.M. Present: Regents Lombardi,
Hardy and Ross; Comptroller Hayden and President Love. Reporters
Gillis and Burns were also present. Regents Arentz and Crumley
were unable to attend.
1. Minutes of Previous Meeting
Motion by Dr. Lombardi carried unanimously that the minutes
of the meetings as follows be approved, and that the read-
ing thereof be dispensed with:
(a) Regents meeting of July 23, 1951
(b) Executive Committee meeting of August 20, 1951
(c) Bid Opening meeting of September 15, 1951
2. Comptroller's Claims
The following claims were approved by the Executive Commit-
tee of the Board of Regents and now presented for approval
of the Board:
Regents Checks, Nos. 12-1 to 12-16 inclusive for a
total of $122,939.97 for July.
State Claims, Nos. 12-1 to 12-10 inclusive for a
total of $88,049.13 for July.
Regents Checks, Nos. 12-17 to 12-29 inclusive for a
total of $112,010.42 for July.
State Claims, Nos. 12-11 to 12-20 inclusive for a
total of $101,495.48 for August.
Regents Checks, Nos. 12-30 to 12-48 inclusive for a
total of $146,153.19 for September.
State Claims, Nos. 12-21 to 12-34 inclusive for a
total of $105,019.39 for September.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi carried unanimously that the claims
be approved.
3. Bids
Mr. Hayden reported that, following the meeting on September
15, when bids for office supplies were opened, he had placed
orders accordingly, but that this is the last time such pro-
cedure can be followed. The State Purchasing Office has
been set up in accord with legislation passed at the last
Session, with a State Purchasing Agent in charge, and that
office will henceforth take care of purchases, in coopera-
tion with the University.
4. Remodeling and Renovation
The Comptroller presented a letter stating that material to
be used on the remodeling of Lincoln Hall and the Hospital
can be secured under the provisions of the present ratings
of the University. This was the advice of the local office
of the U. S. Department of Commerce.
5. Gardner Supply Company - Heating Plant Bill
The Comptroller read two letters explaining the situation
concerning a bill for material and labor for the Heating
Plant in the new Gymnasium and Hatch Station. The Gardner
Supply Company has billed the University for $12,696.50 of
which $7,293.96 has been paid, leaving balance of $5,402.54.
Mr. Charles Thompson, engineer on the job, refuses to ap-
prove the bill for payment. Gardner Supply Company is re-
questing settlement.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi carried unanimously that the matter
be submitted to a Board of Settlement. It was then unani-
mously agreed that the following be asked to serve:
William Wagner Heating Engineer
Edward Pine Associated General Contractors
Russell Mills Architect
6. Liability Insurance
The matter of possible liability to the University in the
case of injury to a student while engaged in class, labora-
tory or field work, or injury to a visitor to the Campus,
was discussed. The Comptroller submitted detail showing
cost, coverage and limits of such a policy.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi carried unanimously that the matter
be tabled for further study by the Executive Committee and
for later action by the Board.
7. Veterans Accounts
(See page 318, item 13.) The matter of charges to veteran
students was discussed by the President. A plan was devised
this year whereby the students would not be charged in ex-
cess of $500, but since then with the cooperation of the
Veterans Administration, a contract was arranged and submit-
ted to the Denver Office indicating that the per credit
charge would be $15.71, no reference being made to the $500
limit. As a result of their study of our contract, it was
evident that the charge would cause nearly every G. I. in
the school to exceed the $500 limit and, therefore, they
came back with certain revisions in the contract. These
revisions included the following paragraph:
In view of the above, it is suggested that Schedule I
to the contract be revised to the extent that a specific
reference is made to those fees that are payable and
also indicating that the adjusted tuition rate is pay-
able in lieu of customary tuition charges set forth in
the institution's bulletin. Further, it is suggested
that the contract provide that charges for tuition and
fees, books, supplies and equipment shall not exceed
$500 for a full-time course for an ordinary school year
as set forth in RAP R-10470 (B) (2) and that individual
veterans will not be permitted to elect to have the VA
pay, or to pay personally for any part of the total
charge that exceeds the allowable rate. This statement
is suggested in view of the fact that the adjusted
tuition charge is exceedingly high and the $500 limita-
tion will be applicable in practically every instance.
The law referred to has been in existence since the begin-
ning of the veterans program, but was not invoked as far
as the University of Nevada is concerned because of the fact
that no payments were likely to exceed $500. This rule will
be retroactive as far as last year is concerned and means
that the University will be required to repay the amounts
in excess of $500, either to the Veterans Administration,
where the student has elected to have the government make
the payment, or to the individual. The total amount in-
volved will be $4,658.24.
8. Western Pacific Spur
Since bids covering fuel oil requirements for the current
year quoted rates for both rail and truck shipments, there
was some discussion as to whether or not it is desirable to
continue the arrangement with the Western Pacific Company
as regards the spur track leading into the University
grounds. It was pointed out that under the present arrange-
ment, all University fuel oil is routed via Western Pacific,
and in return the Western Pacific Company maintains the spur
track and road bed.
Motion by Mr. Hardy carried unanimously that the present
installation be retained and that the University continue
to use the Western Pacific spur for the duration of the
present fuel oil contract.
9. Degrees
List of candidates for degrees, as approved by the general
faculty on September 14, 1951, was presented.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi carried unanimously that these
candidates be approved for the indicated degrees and
diplomas, as follows:
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE
Bachelor of Arts
Alfred Anthony Artuso Lillian M. Daz
Lois Shaver Bondley Katherine G. Dunn
Jessie Mildred Buchanan Arlyn Lucerne Laughery
Edith Lucille Cayton Jance M. Yeakey Pederson
Bachelor of Science
Vija Berge Gloria Gwen Eddy
Kenneth Frank Dawley Stanley D. Johns
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Cecelia Lucille Damron Chester G. Winkel, Jr.
Two-Year Normal Diploma
Donna Mc Gowan
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Samuel Jennings Linn, Jr. Robert W. Miller
MACKAY SCHOOL OF MINES
Bachelor of Science in Geological Engineering
Kenneth Suttle Fox William Lundby
ADVANCED DEGREES
Master of Arts
Lillian Mc Guigan
Master of Science
Talib Ul Haq Lyman Daniel Linfesty
10. Gifts
The following gifts have been received since the last meet-
ing of the Board, and were reported by the President.
(a) Attorney General's office forwarded the report that
the Attorney General had examined the Second Annual
Account and Report of the Administration of the Trust
Created by the Last Will and Testament of Lowell
Daniels, Deceased, of which the University of Nevada
is a beneficiary, and "nothing therein appearing to
which an exception could be taken, waives appearance
at the hearing on said account and petition".
(b) The Percy Train Collection of Invertebrate Fossils,
gift of Mrs. Agnes Train Janssen of Laytonville,
California, has been received and placed in the Mackay
School of Mines Museum.
(c) Mrs. Edith Albert gave a check for $76 to convert 2
debentures of American Telephone and Telegraph Company
stock in the Henry Albert Public Service Prize Fund.
(d) Frederick Herz and family increased the Herz Scholar-
ship Fund to two $50 scholarships for this year.
(e) Mr. William Fife of Reno gave a petrographic microscope
for use in Geology classes. This was given in memory
of Charles Hasemen, former Professor of Mathematics at
the University of Nevada.
(f) Western Electric Company gave the following items for
use in Electrical Engineering classes:
2 Decade Resistance Boxes
1 Sola Transformer
15 Type 134 Amplifiers
(g) Through the efforts of Dr. S. T. Clarke of Reno, pure-
bred Aberdeen Angus heifers were given to the Univer-
sity, one each from the following:
Mr. Graham Hollister, Genoa, Nevada
Mr. Lloyd Springmeyer, Gardnerville, Nevada
Mr. Ed Biaggini, Gayucca, California
Mr. Wm. Volkmann, Selma, California
Dr. Clarke also offered the use of his herd bull in
connection with the project of building up the herd
at the Farm.
(h) The La Barthe Egg Collection has been received and is
being stored until suitable display and housing space
is available.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi carried unanimously that these gifts
be accepted.
11. Personnel
Motion by Dr. Lombardi carried unanimously that the follow-
ing recommendations be approved.
(a) Appointment of Gordon Shelley as Lecturer in the De-
partment of Economics, Business and Sociology at a
salary of $1600 for the year 1951-52 (in the place of
Louis Skinner, who was appointed but could not serve).
(b) Appointment of Eric Axilrod as Instructor in the De-
partment of Economics, Business and Sociology at a
salary of $3800 for the year 1951-52 (in the place of
Richard Bernhard, resigned).
(c) Appointment of Mrs. Esther (Laiola) Doyle as Lecturer
in the Practice Teaching Program of the School of
Education at a salary of $600 for the year 1951-52.
(d) Appointment of Mrs. Louise Farrar as Lecturer in the
Department of Education at a salary of $1400 for the
year 1951-52 (in the place of Mrs. Marjorie Dickinson,
moved to Las Vegas).
(e) Appointment of Frederick Petrides as Instructor in the
Department of Philosophy and Psychology at a salary of
$3400 for the year 1951-52 (in the place of F. J. Mc
Guigan, resigned).
(f) Appointment of Mrs. Patricia Gibby as Assistant in the
Department of Foreign Languages at a salary of $1100
for the year 1951-52 (in the place of Henry R. Manahan,
resigned).
(g) Appointment of Howard Houston as Instructor in the De-
partment of English at a salary of $3600 for the year
1951-52 (in the place of A. Stuart Daley, on leave).
(h) Appointment of Oliver Frederic Sigworth as Instructor
in the Department of English at a salary of $3700 for
the year 1951-52 (in the place of Raymond Pflug).
(i) Transfer of James R. Dickinson, Instructor in English,
to the Las Vegas Branch Program, and salary increase
from $3500 to $3800.
(j) Appointment of Arthur J. Palmer, Jr., to teach Geogra-
phy courses on a part time basis at the Las Vegas
Branch, at a salary of $750 for the Fall semester 1951.
(k) Appointment of Mrs. Lee Dolson Pivornick to teach
French courses on a part time basis at the Las Vegas
Branch, at a salary of $750 for the Fall semester 1951.
(l) Appointment of James F. Kidwell as Associate Professor
of Animal Industry to serve on a 12 months basis at
$5600 for the year, $5000 from Resident Teaching, $600
from Experiment Station (in the place of Earl W. Sheets
who did not return).
(m) Report on Dean of Agriculture - no applicants at the
present time.
(n) Appointment of Asa Milton Seymour as Instructor in the
Department of Electrical Engineering at a salary of
$3800 for the year 1951-52 (in the place of Arno Glimn,
who did not return).
(o) Appointment of Harve P. Nelson as Associate Professor
in the Department of Mining, at a salary of $4600 for
the year 1951-52 (in the place of Roy Swift, resigned).
(p) Appointment of M/Sgt. E. Byrd as Assistant Custodian of
Military Property, $50 per month from University funds
(in the place of M/Sgt. Sherman Johnson, transferred).
(q) Appointment of Mrs. Katherine K. Phillips as Clerical
Assistant in the Library at a salary of $175 per
month (in the place of Mrs. Owen Ulph, resigned).
(r) Leave of absence for Miss Margaret Griffin of the
Agricultural Extension Division, without pay, for the
period September 12, 1951 to June 16, 1952, so that
she may work toward the Masters Degree at Oregon State
College.
(s) Appointment of Lyle Mc Cartney, Assistant Extension
Agent at Elko, to replace Mark Shipley in the Depart-
ment of Range Management of the Agricultural Experiment
Station. Mr. Shipley is resigning, effective November
1. Mr. Mc Cartney's salary will be $4800, effective
December 1, 1951.
(t) Appointment of Frank S. Scott, Jr., as Assistant in the
Department of Agricultural Economics of the Agricul-
tural Experiment Station at a salary of $4800 per year.
(u) Retirment of Dr. L. R. Vawter, Associate in Veterinary
Science, effective October 31, 1951. Dr. John L. O'
Harra, Veterinarian, State Department of Agriculture,
has been secured on a part time temporary basis until
a permanent replacement can be secured.
12. Fees
The President presented the recommendations of the Adminis-
trative Council as follows:
I. Students Registering for Evening and Extension Courses
1. Admission and matriculation unnecessary.
2. Records kept separate from those of matriculated
students.
3. Usual registration form not to be used.
4. Fees:
$7.50 for credit hour
Lab Fees (if any)
*Visitors - $5.00 for credit hour
5. These students may apply credits obtained in
evening and extension courses toward degrees if
and when properly admitted and matriculated.
6. Matriculated students paying regular fee register
for evening courses with approval of Dean. Such
courses become part of each student's program and
no extra charge is made.
II. Non-Matriculated Students (Day)
May register for 5 credits or less for the same fees
and under the same regulations as for evening courses.
III. Matriculated Students Registering for 5 Credits or
Less
1. Use regular registration form.
2. May either pay
$7.50 for credit hour
Lab Fees (if any)
*Visitors - $5.00 for credit hour
or
Regular Fees
a. $15 Registration
b. $ 5 Matriculation (once only)
c. $ 5 Library
d. $10 Deposit
3. Are not charged non-resident tuition.
Members of the staff and their wives registering in groups
I, II and III pay no tuition or fees except laboratory fees.
*Visitors receive no credit but may, at the discretion of
the Instructor, have the class privileges of other students.
Motion by Mr. Hardy carried unanimously that the above
recommendations be approved.
13. Reno High School
The President reported on arrangements with Reno High School
for their use of the University Stadium for football games.
The High School is to pay $100 per game.
14. Reuben Cyril Thompson, Professor of Philosophy Emeritus,
died on September 12, 1951.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi carried unanimously that the follow-
ing resolution be adopted:
RESOLUTION IN MEMORY OF
REUBEN CYRIL THOMPSON
(Adopted by the Board of Regents, October 26, 1951)
The Board of Regents pause to pay tribute to Reuben
Cyril Thompson, who died on September 12, 1951, at his
home in Reno, following a lifetime of service to his
fellow men.
Dr. Thompson devoted forty years of his life to the
University of Nevada. He came here first to serve as
Instructor in Latin in the University High School; in
1910, he was made Principal. He was transferred to
the Latin Department of the University in 1912, and
in 1915 was appointed Professor of Philosophy and Edu-
cation, later concentrating in the field of Philosophy.
His career as Dean of Men commenced with the Fall se-
mester of 1932. But this brief outline of the various
positions he held here does not begin to tell the story
of his vast service to students, faculty and towns-
people. He was an outstanding speaker, an interested
and sympathetic Counsellor, a brilliant scholar, and a
deep thinker, who contributed generously of all his
talent to those who sought his help and guidance. A
friend to all, he was rewarded with friendship.
The University of Nevada is a better school because
Reuben Cyril Thompson spent the greater part of his
adult life here. He will live forever in the hearts
of those whose lives he touched.
The Booard of Regents express, in this resolution,
their deep and heartfelt sympathy to Mrs. Thompson
and the other members of his family, and desire that
they be given a copy of this resolution.
Board of Regents
University of Nevada
/s/ S. E. Ross
Chairman
15. Max C. Fleischmann, donor of the Fleischmann Dairy Farm,
Scholarships and other gifts, died on October 16, 1951.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi carried unanimously that the follow-
ing resolution be adopted:
RESOLUTION IN APPRECIATION OF
MAX C. FLEISCHMANN
(Adopted by the Board of Regents, October 26, 1951)
The University of Nevada lost a real and valued friend
when Major Max C. Fleischmann died in Santa Barbara on
October 16, 1951. He will long be remembered for his
outstanding personality, his firm belief in develop-
ment of the individual, his generous spirit and his
sterling character.
He was a benefactor of mankind through the University
of Nevada and like institutions. All who had the
opportunity to know him benefited personally from the
association with him. He had much to offer as an in-
dividual, living a useful and interesting life, giving
freely of his help in every way to any person or project
he felt worthy. His generous scholarships have aided
scores of students secure an education and many of these
students could not have continued without substantial
aid. The Farm property which he turned over to the Uni-
versity is a real asset to the Agricultural Program, in
all its phases. The fine stock on the Farm was a proj-
ect, in the beginning, of Major Fleischmann. The Uni-
versity is grateful for his many other gifts; the count-
less hours he spent with student and faculty groups,
his personal friendship, his special gifts and scholar-
ships to help where assistance was especially needed.
The Board of Regents of the University of Nevada ex-
press sincere gratitude because Major Max C. Fleisch-
mann "passed this way". He touched the University in
a way to leave lasting benefit. A Nevadan by choice,
he gave generously to his adopted State. The individu-
als, organizations and programs which owe a debt of
gratitude to Major Fleischmann could not be listed,
because many of them are unknown; but they assure that
he will live in the memory and hearts of generations
to come.
The University of Nevada proudly conferred the Doctor
of Laws Degree upon Major Fleischmann at its Commence-
ment Exercises on May 14, 1945.
The Board of Regents wish to extend deepest sympathy to
Mrs. Fleischmann and the other members of his family,
and join with them in a sense of great loss. A copy
of this resolution will be mailed to Mrs. Fleischmann
so that she may know of the high place her husband
held in the life and affection of the University of
Nevada.
Board of Regents
Univrsity of Nevada
/s/ S. E. Ross
Chairman
16. Enrollment
Fall semester 1951 compared with Fall semester 1950.
(a) Enrollment - Campus
Fall 1951 Fall 1950
Men 790 Men 996
Women 422 Women 470
1212 1466
Freshmen 391 Freshmen 599*
Sophomores 246 Sophomores 347
Juniors 248 Juniors 203
Seniors 211 Seniors 208
Specials 54 Specials 39
Graduates 62 Graduates 70
1212 1466
*Transfer students and students with deficiencies in
requirements were classified as Freshmen in 1950.
Of the above there are: Of the above there were:
223 under G. I. 362 under G. I.
14 under Voc. Rehab. 21 under Voc. Rehab.
237 383
(b) Enrollment - Las Vegas Branch
20 Completed
7 In process
27 Total
(c) Enrollment - Statewide Extension Courses
Credit Audit
Hawthorne - E201 10 1
E202 20 1
30 2
Tonopah - E201 9 7
E202 10 7
19 14
Las Vegas - E201 17 0
E202 22 3
39 3
Pioche - E201 15 1
E202 18 6
33 7
Ely - E201 30 3
E202 32 1
62 4
Total 183 30
17. Housing Figures (Comparison)
1951 1950
Victory Heights 109 112
Lincoln Hall 79 26
Hartman Halls 52 70
Veterans Dormitories 0 134
Manzanita Hall 48 57
Artemisia Hall 74 85
18. Dormitory Budgets
In view of the reduced number of occupants in the Dormi-
tories this semester, revised budgets for the Halls were
submitted by the Dean of Men and the Dean of Women, with
the following recommendations:
Men's Dormitories Women's Dormitories
Total Income $17,411.18 Total Income $17,652.16
Total Expenses 14,424.84 Total Expenses 15,912.37
Estimated Balance $ 2,986.34 Estimated Balance $ 1,739.79
19. YWCA
Mrs. Patricia Barrett is the Executive Secretary of the
Campus YWCA this year.
The members of the Advisory Board are:
Mrs. Marvin Humphrey, Chairman
Mrs. E. L. Menu
Mrs. Nevel North
Mrs. Robert Griffin
Mrs. C. C. Taylor
Miss Alice Terry
Mrs. H. S. Foote
Ex-Officio members re:
Miss Elaine Mobley
Mrs. Bayonne Glenn
Mrs. Malcolm A. Love
There are two openings on the active Board which will be
filled in the near future.
The Campus YWCA received $1600 from the Community Chest
Drive last year and have requested $2000 this year.
The Board recessed at 12:20 noon for luncheon in the University
Dining Hall.
The recessed meeting was called to order in the President's of-
fice at 1:50 by the Chairman.
20. Liability Insurance
The matter of liability insurance was again brought up
(item 6, page 329) for discussion.
Motion by Mr. Hardy carried unanimously that the Comptroller
be instructed to take out liability insurance for the Uni-
versity in keeping with the report submitted by Mr. Hayden,
as follows:
Cost : Annual premium of $813.37.
Coverage: Covers all liability with the exception of
that now covered by our first policy in
automobiles. Includes the University Farms.
Covers not only University, but the Admin-
istrative Officers and Board of Regents, both
individually and collectively.
Limits : Public liability - $100,000 and $300,000
Property damage - $ 10,000 and $ 25,000
21. Budget Items
(a) Dr. Ernest Inwood is carrying on the work of the Alumni
Association office with the help of a part time Secre-
tary. As soon as the Association is able to carry its
own load, financially, it will do so. Dr. Inwood's
service is being given with no extra pay and no reduc-
tion in his teaching load.
(b) Las Vegas Branch program has changed the budget some-
what; adjustments were made in the Arts and Science
budgets, to carry on the work.
(c) There is a possibility of balancing the budget in
athletics as it looks at the present time. The intra-
mural program is progressing well.
(d) Athletic scholarship unpaid accounts are still in the
hands of the Alumni Association, which to date has not
been able to clear them up.
22. Student Union Building
A Student Committee headed by Len Savage has been appointed
to work with the University Administration in plans for a
Student Union building.
23. Investment of Endowment and Scholarship Funds
The Comptroller discussed the current practice of the Uni-
versity as regards investments, which is to abide by the
State law governing investment of money of the State Per-
manent School Fund. He reported that there is at the
present time $72,651.24 in the Cutts Estate which has not
been invested.
Agreement was reached unanimously that the Comptroller seek
the advice of an attorney as to whether or not these spe-
cial gift and endowment funds come under the provision of
the law for investment of school funds.
The meeting recessed at 3:10 P.M. until the following morning.
The recessed meeting was called to order at 9:45 A.M. in the
office of the President, on Saturday, October 27. Present:
Regents Hardy, Ross, Lombardi; President Love, Attorney John D.
Furrh of the firm of Furrh, Pike and Mc Laughlin. Reporters
Gillis and Crocker were also present.
Mr. Furrh stated that he represented Mr. Sheeketski in the mat-
ter of his contract, and asked that the Regents appoint a repre-
sentative to meet with him for the purpose of discussing terms
of a settlement of the contract obligation.
Mr. Ross asked Mr. Furrh to put his proposal in writing so that
the 2 members who were absent might have a chance to study the
matter. Mr. Ross then said that he would call a meeting at a
time when the entire Board could be present.
The meeting adjourned at 10:10 A.M.
The next meeting will be called by the Chairman.