October 27-28, 1983
10-27-1983
Pages 45-68
BOARD OF REGENTS
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA SYSTEM
October 27, 1983
The Board of Regents met on the above date in Room 399, Carlson
Education building, University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Members present: Mr. John R. Mc Bride, Chairman
Ms. Frankie Sue Del Papa
Mrs. Lilly Fong
Mrs. Dorothy S. Gallagher
Mr. Chris Karamanos
Mrs. Joan Kenney
Mr. Daniel J. Klaich
Mrs. Jo Ann Sheerin
Members absent: Mrs. June F. Whitley
Others present: Chancellor Robert M. Bersi
President William Berg, NNCC
President Anthony Calabro, WNCC
President Joseph Crowley, UNR
President V. James Eardley, TMCC
President Leonard Goodall, UNLV
Acting President Dale Johnston, CCCC
Acting President Warren Kocmond, DRI
Mr. Donald Klasic, General Counsel
Ms. Mary Lou Moser, Secretary
Also present were Faculty Senate Chairs William Cathey (UNR),
Diane Dietrich (Unit), Joan Doggrell (CCCC), Michael Hardie
(WNCC), Thomas Hoffer (DRI), Mary Ann Lambert (TMCC), Allen Mori
(UNLV), and Student Association Officers.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Mc Bride at 10:00
A.M.
1. Approval of the Consent Agenda
Approval of the Consent Agenda (identified as Ref. A, and
filed with the permanent minutes) contained the following
items:
(1) Approved the minutes of the regular meeting held
September 15-16, 1983.
(2) Accepted the gifts, grants and contracts as listed in
Ref. C-1 and filed with the permanent minutes.
(3) Approved a right-of-way grant for the Nevada Power
Company on UNLV property in order to provide addition-
al electrical services to the University. The grant
is for property 6 feet in width and 345.87 feet in
length, running from the transformer immediately west
of the Museum and west of University Road running to
the south substation. This right-of-way will not in-
terfere with any University activities.
(4) Approved an extension of salaried sick leave for 6
months with the possibility of renewal for a second
6 months if the physician certifies that Ms. Anna Dean
Kepper, Special Collections Department in the Library,
UNLV, is still unable to resume her duties. This ex-
tended sick leave is granted contingent upon the ex-
haustion of accumulated sick and annual leave as
provided by Handbook policy.
(5) Authorized to expend $7305 from the WNCC Capital Im-
provement Fund to enhance and improve instructional
programs and activities at the Carson Campus, and to
complete landscape improvements at the Fallon Campus.
See Ref. C-5.
(6) Approved the use of Capital Improvement Funds at NNCC
of $15,573.45 for the following:
Repair of elevator $7,572.20
Repair of roof 8,001.25
(7) Approved an additional $30,000 from Capital Improve-
ment Project Funds for the remodeling of kitchen
facilities at TMCC due to bids that came in higher
than originally estimated.
(8) Approved a request for the use of Capital Improvement
Project Funds at UNR for a broadband cable network for
the UNR Campus and Computer Center which will accom-
modate MIS, computer instructions and other digital
data transfer, television, and possible alternative
telephone systems. UNR will issue a Request for Pro-
posal to install cabling and amplifiers to 30 build-
ings on UNR Campus (including the Computer Center).
President Crowley will advise the Board of the amount
involved after bid process has been completed.
(9) In accordance with the terms of the bond issues, Board
of Regents approved withdrawal of funds from the re-
paid and replacement reserves deposited with First
Interstate Bank of Nevada as trustee. During fiscal
1982-83 the following expenditures were made, which
are the withdrawals from the reserves:
Equipment Building
Reserve Reserve Total
Trust 30
Dorm & Dining Commons $6,124 $32,296 $38,420
Corporate Trust 36
Nye Hall $3,609 $ 6,587 $10,196
(10) Approved a lease agreement between TMCC and Washoe
High School for a room for the period June 15, 1983
through June 14, 1984.
Mrs. Gallagher moved for adoption of the Consent Agenda.
Ms. Del Papa seconded. Motion carried.
2. Approval of Estimative Budget, UNLV
Approved the following estimative budget for 1983-84 for the
Silver Bowl at UNLV:
Silver Bowl, UNLV
1983-84
Budget
Revenue
Estimated Opening Cash Balance $ 0
Convention Center Authority 150,000
Concessions 49,500
Parking 24,000
Rents 2,500
Total Revenue $226,000
Estimated Expenditures and Fund Balance
Professional Salaries FTE .57 $ 14,500
Fringe Benefits 1,903
Classfied Salaries OT 3,000
FTE 1.00 14,439
Fringe Benefits 2,369
Wages 32,500
Fringe Benefits 325
Estimated Operating 156,655
Out-of-State Travel 0
Ending Fund Balance 309
Total Estimated Expenditures $226,000
Mrs. Fong moved approval of the estimative budget for the
Silver Bowl. Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Motion carried.
3. Approval of Loan for Paving and Lighting Thomas and Mack
Center Parking Lots
Approved an emergency item.
Ms. Del Papa moved to accept the emergency item. Mrs.
Gallagher seconded. Motion carried.
President Goodall recommended that the Regents authorize
UNLV to negotiate a loan in an amount not to exceed $600,000
for paving and lighting of parking lots at the Thomas and
Mack Center, the terms of the loan to be tentatively approv-
ed by Vice President Westfall and Vice Chancellor Dawson,
subject to final approval by the Regents at their next
regular meeting.
Mrs. Fong moved approval to authorize negotiation of the
loan for paving and lighting the parking lots at the Thomas
and Mack Center, UNLV. Mr. Karamanos seconded.
Chairman Mc Bride delegated the negotiation of this loan to
the Chancellor's Office.
Motion carried.
4. Approval of Change, Handbook Title 4, Chapter 10.D, WNCC
Admissions Policy
Approved a change in the Handbook, Title 4, Chapter 10.D,
WNCC Admissions Policy.
A review of the existing policy was completed because of
questions arising from local school district personnel re-
garding admission of students to the College. Following
these inquiries it was felt there was a need for clearer
and more specific statements regarding admission to WNCC.
Chapter 10.D
D. WESTERN NEVADA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Section 1. Discrimination Prohibited
There shall be no discrimination in the admission of stu-
dents on account of sex, color, race or creed, or national
origin.
Section 2. General Admission Policy
1. Western Nevada Community College will admit to its gen-
eral programs any U. S. citizen, immigrant or qualified
international student who meets the following require-
ments:
a. is at least 18 years old; or
b. is a high school graduate; or
c. has completed the General Education Development
(GED) Test with a 12th grade equivalency.
2. All applicants for admission shall complete such tests,
furnish such information, and meet such deadlines as
required by the regulations published in the admissions
section of the catalog governing the semester of initial
enrollment.
3. Admission to Western Nevada Community College implies
general admission to the College only and does not con-
stitute admission to the specific curriculum or courses
which may require additional admission criteria as pub-
lished in the College catalog governing the semester of
initial enrollment.
4. Programs designated as limited entry require fulfillment
of selective admissions criteria as contained in the
institutional catalog and other appropriate College
documents. Continuation in selective admissions pro-
grams is likewise contingent upon fulfillment of con-
ditions specified by the institution and contained in
official institutional documents (B/R 10/81).
Section 3. Early Admissions and Enrollment Requirements
for Youth and High School Students
1. High School Seniors
a. Occupational, General Education, Developmental,
Counseling and Community Service Courses: High
school seniors may be admitted or enrolled for not
more than 2 courses per semester or Summer Session
with written permission of the high school princi-
pal or his/her designee.
b. University Parallel Courses: Upon written approval
of their high school principal, or his/her designee,
senior high school students may enroll for not more
than 2 University parallel courses per semester or
Summer Session, provided that they are:
(1) a high school senior with a grade point average
of 3.0 or above; or
(2) a second semester senior with a grade point
average of 2.5 or above.
2. Students Below Senior Grade
a. Students below senior grade level, but at least 15
years of age, may enroll for one course per semester
or Summer Session with the written permission of
their parents, school principal and the College
representative.
(1) Student must have a 3.0 overall grade point
average to enroll.
(2) Other students who can profit from a particular
course with the approval of the College Presi-
dent or his/her designee.
Section 4. Admission to Advanced Standing
1. The College will accept a maximum of 45 semester credits
toward an approved associate degree, with the following
limitations:
a. A maximum of 45 semester credits may be accepted
from other Colleges and Universities.
b. A maximum of 30 semester credits may be accepted
from credit by examination.
c. A maximum of 15 semester credits may be accepted
from non-traditional sources.
2. The College may accept a maximum of 15 semester credits
of previous training, education, or credit by examina-
tion toward a Certificate of Achievement.
3. Acceptance of various types of credit will be governed
by the College's Transfer Credit Policy.
Ms. Del Papa moved for approval of WNCC's Admission Policy.
Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Motion carried.
5. Report on Availability of Stewart Indian School Building
for WNCC
President Calabro made a special report of a new facility
to be used by WNCC. In April, 1983 the Department of Gen-
eral Services submitted a grant to renovate the Stewart
Indian School in Carson City to provide high technology to
the community. In October, 1983 the $952,800 grant was ap-
proved and $175,000 was allocated to WNCC to equip a build-
ing at Stewart Indian School for College use. The renova-
tion of the 35,000 square foot building will be completed in
December, 1984. The Department of General Services will
provide for the heating, lighting and upkeep of the School,
and there will be no financial liability to the System.
Ms. Del Papa stated that this was an excellent idea and re-
quested General Counsel to look into the long-term operating
expense of this facility.
Mrs. Gallagher requested the Chancellor's Office to cor-
respond with the Interim Finance Committee regarding the
concerns of the facility and the College.
President Calabro stated that there had not been an official
offer on the use of the facility, but indicated that General
Counsel will review the offer prior to signing.
Mrs. Sheerin indicated to the Board that President Calabro
has been very successful in working with the industries in
the area. She stated that the facility would be of great
benefit to the community.
6. Approval of Estimative Budgets, UNR
Aproved the following estimative budgets:
A. A budget for the School of Medicine's Belz Memorial Gift
Account, which benefits the Savitt Library, is being
established in order to accommodate the salary of a
classified Library Assistant and to fund certain needed
computer equipment.
Belz Memorial Gift
Revenue
Opening Cash Balance $ 13,174
Expenditures
Classified Salaries $ 7,233
Fringe Benefits 996
Operating 4,945
Total Expenditures $ 13,174
B. The 1983-84 Estimative Budget for "University Studies
in the Basque Country Consortium" is funded from the
fees collected from students who study abroad through
the Basque Country Consortium.
University Studies in the Basque Country Consortium
Revenue
Opening Cash Balance $ 1,535
Student Fees 33,500
Total Revenue $ 35,035
Expenditures
Professional Salaries $ 20,123
Fringe Benefits 3,178
Operating 4,150
Out-of-State Travel 6,000
Ending Fund Balance 1,584
Total Expenditures $ 35,035
Ms. Del Papa moved for approval. Mrs. Gallagher seconded.
Motion carried.
7. Approval of Speaker's Bureau Budget, UNR
Approved the Speaker's Bureau Budget, UNR.
The Speaker's Bureau has been funded as a part of the Spe-
cial Projects Account of the Vice President of Public Af-
fairs. This program will now be administered by the News
Bureau with start-up costs being transferred from the Spe-
cial Projects Account.
Speaker's Bureau
Revenue
Transfer from Other Funds $ 16,250
Estimated Expenditures
Classified Salaries $ 10,015
Fringe Benefits 1,835
Operating 4,400
Total Expenditures $ 16,250
8. Approval of College of Education Lay Advisory Board, UNR
Approved the following list of replacement and/or continued
members of the College of Education Advisory Board:
Mrs. Rose Bullis, Chair Reno
Mrs. Nancy Cashell Reno
Miss Grace Dangberg Minden
Dr. George Earnhardt Carson City
Mr. Harvey W. Ewing, Jr. Reno
Mrs. Rita Hambleton Reno
Mrs. Kay Loudon Reno
Mrs. Michon Mackedon Fallon
Mr. Ernest Martinelli Reno
Dr. Marvin Moss Reno
Mrs. Nancy Peek Reno
Mr. Ted Sanders Carson City
Mr. Robert Scott Winnemucca
The Honorable Charles Springer Carson City
Mr. Bob Swain Reno
Mr. Ray Tennant Tonopah
Mrs. Shirlee Wedow Sparks
Ms. Del Papa moved approval of the College of Education Lay
Advisory Board, UNR. Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Motion car-
ried.
9. Approval for Emeritus Status, UNR
Approved the promotion of Dr. De Witt Baldwin to Professor
Emeritus of Psychiatry and Behavorial Sciences, effective
November 1, 1983.
Ms. Del Papa moved approval. Mrs. Gallagher seconded.
Motion carried.
10. Approval of the Name Change, Bioresources Center, DRI
Acting President Kocmond requested the change in the name
of the Bioresources Center to Biological Sciences Center.
The Director and staff of the Center feel this name change
will more accurately reflect the research activities pres-
ent and anticipated.
Ms. Del Papa moved approval of the change in the name of the
Bioresources Center to Biological Science Center, DRI. Mrs.
Gallagher seconded. Motion carried.
11. Approval of Bylaw Change, Unit Senate
Approved the request of Chancellor Bersi for the Bylaw
change as submitted by the Unit Senate concerning the re-
cruitment and screening committee for the position of
Director of the University of Nevada Press. This change
was made in consultation with the University Press and
passed by a 2/3 majority of the eligible voters as required
by the Bylaws.
1.3.11 - Recruitment and Screening Committee for the
Position of Director of the University of Nevada Press.
The voting membership of this Committee shall consist of
3 members of the University of Nevada Press Editorial
Advisory Board, selected by the Chancellor with consul-
tation with the Editorial Advisory Board, one profes-
sional member of the University of Nevada Press, ap-
pointed by the Chancellor, and two at-large additional
members and a Chairperson to be appointed by the Chan-
cellor. Affirmative Action (EEO) requirements will be
adhered to. An unranked list of at least 3 and not more
than 5 candidates will be submitted to the Chancellor.
The procedures for recommendation and selection shall
be as outlined in Chapter 1, Section 1.6 of the Univer-
sity of Nevada System Code.
Ms. Del Papa moved approval of the Unit Senate Bylaw change.
Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Motion carried.
12. Approval of Addition to Handbook, Title 4, Chapter 26,
Charter, UNS Finance and Administration
In April, 1983 the Board approved a Charter for the Depart-
ment of Internal Audit, University of Nevada System, which
reports to the Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administra-
tion. Two other functions, budget planning and preparation
and accounting for financial resources for the budget as it
is executed, also report to the Vice Chancellor. A Charter
for these two functions has been developed (see Ref. D,
filed with the permanent minutes) to be incorporated into
Handbook, Title 4, Chapter 26. Vice Chancellor Dawson re-
quested approval.
Ms. Del Papa moved approval. Mrs. Gallagher seconded.
Motion carried.
13. Approval of Change, Handbook, Title 4, Chapter 19, UNS
Parking Regulations
Approved changes in the UNR Parking and Traffic Regulations
and a title change for Handbook, Title 4, Chapter 19.
General Counsel Klasic determined that all UNS Parking and
Traffic Regulations contained within Chapter 19 need to
include references to NRS 396.435 and NRS 396.110. See
letter dated October 14, 1983, contained in Ref. F, filed
with the permanent minutes. He also recommended that the
title for Handbook Title 4, Chapter 19 be changed to UNS
Parking and Traffic Regulations.
Further, General Counsel Klasic recommended that his office
be given authority to amend the remaining portions of Chap-
ter 19 by inserting reference to NRS 396.110, where neces-
sary.
Ms. Del Papa moved approval of the UNR and UNS Parking
Regulations and General Counsel's recommendations. Mrs.
Gallagher seconded. Motion carried.
14. Approval of Use of Capital Improvement Funds, UNR
Approved to use $16,000 of the Capital Improvement Fund
to complete the following project:
The Mackay School is developing a state-of-the-art Chemical
Process Control Laboratory which, when completed, will be
one of the most advanced laboratories in the country to be
used for studying the use of the computer in controlling
chemical processes. This laboratory will attract national
attention to the School and the University and will be the
first of its kind in a mining school.
Remaining costs to configure Room 224 in the new Mines
building for this laboratory are about $32,000. Of this
amount, $16,789 has been made available from the construc-
tion budget by the State Public Works Board.
Ms. Del Papa moved approval. Mrs. Gallagher seconded.
Motion carried.
15. Approval of Appointment of Acting Dean, UNR
Approved the appointment of Dr. Marsha Read as Acting Dean
of the School of Home Economics effective January 1, 1984.
Dean Donna Beth Downer will be leaving UNR for the Univer-
sity of Alabama-Tuscaloosa where she has been appointed Dean
of their School of Home Economics.
Ms. Del Papa moved approval. Mrs. Gallagher seconded.
Motion carried.
16. Approval of Resolution, UNR
Approved the following Resolution as requested by Dr. Allen
Ryall, UNR Security Officer for Department of Defense Af-
fairs, which will update the listing of current Regents
for the Department of Defense Managerial Group for the
System:
RESOLUTION #83-15
BE IT RESOLVED, that the following Officers of the Uni-
versity of Nevada shall be known as the Managerial
Group, as described in the Industrial Security Manual
for Safeguarding Classified Information:
Robert M. Bersi, University of Nevada System
Joseph N. Crowley, University of Nevada, Reno
John E. Nellor, Coordinator of Research, University
of Nevada, Reno
Alan S. Ryall, Jr., Security Officer, University of
Nevada, Reno
AND BE IT RESOLVED that these Officers, acting as the
Managerial Group, have been processed or will be proc-
essed for a personal clearance for access to classified
information to the level of the facility clearance
granted to this institution, as provided for the afore-
mentioned Industrial Security Manual;
AND BE IT RESOLVED that the said Managerial Group is
hereby delegated all of the Board's duties and responsi-
bilities pertaining to the protection of classified in-
formation under classified contracts of the Department
of Defense or User Agencies of its Industrial Security
Program awarded to the University of Nevada System.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following members of
the Board of Regents shall not require, shall not have,
and can be effectively excluded from access to all clas-
sified information in the possession of the University
of Nevada System and do not occupy positions that would
enable them to affect adversely the policies and prac-
tices of the University of Nevada System in the per-
formance of classified contracts for the Department of
Defense or User Agencies of its Industrial Security
Program, awarded to the University of Nevada System,
and need not be processed for a personnel clearance:
Frankie Sue Del Papa
Lilly Fong
Dorothy S. Gallagher
Chris N. Karamanos
Joan Kenney
Daniel J. Klaich
John R. Mc Bride
Jo Ann Sheerin
June F. Whitley
Ms. Del Papa moved approval of the Resolution. Mrs.
Gallagher seconded. Motion carried.
17. Establishment of Revolving Bank Accounts
Vice Chancellor Dawson requested approval of an emergency
item.
Mrs. Fong moved to accept the emergency item. Ms. Del Papa
seconded. Motion carried. Mrs. Gallagher abstained.
Vice Chancellor Dawson explained that the System's main
banking account is with Nevada National Bank. With the
decentralization of the Controller's Office, some of the
rural Campuses do not have a Nevada National Bank in their
area. Vice Chancellor Dawson requested approval to estab-
lish revolving accounts at Security National Bank of Nevada
and First Interstate Bank.
Mrs. Fong moved approval of the revolving bank accounts at
SNB and FIB. Mrs. Kenney seconded. Motion carried. Mrs.
Gallagher abstained.
18. Approval of Handbook Changes
The Business Officers of the University of Nevada System re-
viewed the policies as codified in the Handbook and sug-
gested a number of changes which will bring them up to date
and in line with good business management practices. These
will be found in items A through F.
A. REQUEST FOR CHANGE IN HANDBOOK, TITLE 4, CHAPTER 13,
SECTION 7, DEFERRED PAYMENT POLICY
The 1984-85 increase in student fees charged on a per
credit basis necessitates a change in the Board of
Regents Deferred Payment Policy in order to assure con-
tinuance of Board policy which restricts the privileges
of deferring payment of fees to full-time students.
The Business Officers recommend that the Board's refer-
ence to a dollar amount be eliminated and the policy be
revised to read as follows:
Section 7. Deferred Payment Policy
1. The following policy is applicable to UNR and UNLV:
Contracts for deferred payment of room and board
costs and/or registration and tuition fees which are
in excess of $250 are available during the Fall and
Spring semesters only. Special fees, i. e., lab
fees, insurance, etc., and approximately one-half
(1/2) of the registration and tuition fee and/or
room and board costs are payable at registration.
The balance is due and payable not later than Fri-
day of the 6th week of instruction. Any unpaid
balance on a deferred fee payment becomes a student
accounts receivable on the due date and is treated
as an official fee hold for future registration and
transcript privileges. A penalty fee of $10 per
$100 (or fraction thereof) is charged on deferred
balance not paid by the due date. (B/R 10/83)
2. The following policy is applicable to WNCC, TMCC
and NNCC:
Contracts for deferred payment of registration fees
are available during registration periods at WNCC,
TMCC and NNCC for students taking twelve (12) or
more credits. Special fees and approximately 1/2
of the tuition fee are payable at registration. The
unpaid balance is due and payable not later than
Friday of the 6th week of instruction. Application
for admission fees, laboratory fees, and costs of
Community Service credits may not be deferred. If
payment for deferred fees has not been made by the
prescribed date, the account will be considered to
be delinquent and the student will be placed on fi-
nancial hold for future registration, transcript,
diploma or certificate privileges. A penalty fee
of $10 per $100 (or fraction thereof) will be charg-
ed on all delinquent accounts. (B/R 10/83)
3. The following policy is applicable to CCCC:
(No change in policy)
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Mr. Klaich seconded. Motion car-
ried.
B. REQUEST FOR CHANGE IN HANDBOOK, TITLE 4, CHAPTER 13,
SECTION 2, DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS
Section 2. Delinquent Accounts
A student or former student having a delinquent accounts
receivable of $50 or more, or an overdue loan of any
amount with any member institution of the University of
Nevada System, shall not be permitted to register, re-
ceive a transcript of record, a diploma or certificate
from any institution. (B/R 10/83)
President Crowley stated that the Library needs this
source of revenue and recommended that this policy will
be in effect for one year. After a year, if this policy
affects the Library, the Vice President of Finance and
Administration will submit a recommendation to the
Board.
Mr. Klaich moved approval of the change in the Handbook
under Delinquent Accounts for a one year trial basis. Mrs.
Sheerin seconded. Motion carried.
C. REQUEST FOR ADDITION TO HANDBOOK, TITLE 4, CHAPTER 3,
SECTION 6, NON-CASH GIFTS
Chapter 3. Section 6
Procedures for receipt and acknowledgement of non-cash
gifts shall be the same as for cash gifts. Each insti-
tution shall try to obtain from the donor a written
estimate of the fair market value of a donated item or
record the nominal value of the item.
Ms. Del Papa moved approval. Mrs. Sheerin seconded. Motion
carried.
D. REQUEST FOR ADDITION TO HANDBOOK, CHAPTER 3, SECTION 15
Chapter 3. Business Management
Section 15. Host Expenditures
The following accounts are authorized to be established
for host expenditures:
1. Grant, contract or gift accounts where the donor
specifically provides for host expenditures.
2. Accounts where participants in seminars, conferences
or other activities have paid for their own host ex-
penditures in advance.
3. Agency accounts.
4. Host accounts which are officially created by the
Board of Regents from unrestricted institutional
funds. The Campus Host Accounts approved by the
Board require the Presidents, or their designees,
to approve charging hosting activities to these
unrestricted accounts.
5. Student government hosting approved by the Board of
Regents.
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Motion
carried.
E. REQUEST FOR CHANGE, HANDBOOK, TITLE 4, CHAPTER 3,
SECTION 13.2, COLLECTION OF STUDENT LOANS
Current Board of Regents policy for the collection of
student loans provides that annually a list will be
compiled of uncollected loans and the Board will de-
termine whether such loans shall be charged off the
University's books and a hold placed on the student's
records. The UNS Business Officers proposed a change
so that the institutions, after following standard
collection procedures, are allowed to write-off such
loans and report annually to the Board.
Section 13. Collection of Student Loans
2. Annually, at fiscal year end, each institution will
report to the Board of Regents the total amount of
student loans outstanding at the beginning and end
of the year, the loans awarded and collected during
the year, the dollar amount of loans written off
during the year, and, the percentage of loans writ-
ten off during the year, as a percent of loans
awarded. All institutions will follow standardized
collection and write-off procedures. It is under-
stood that a "hold" shall be retained on the stu-
dent's records. (B/R 10/83)
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval. Mrs. Fong seconded. Motion
carried.
Mrs. Kenney requested collection of student loan methods
from each institution.
F. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF HANDBOOK AMENDMENT, TITLE 4,
CHAPTER 14, SECTION 5, GRANTS-IN-AID FOR PROFESSIONAL
STAFF
The policy on grants-in-aid for professional staff mem-
bers and their dependents currently states that the
staff member must be under contract during the entire
period of his enrollment, or his dependent's enrollment,
in courses in order to qualify for the grants-in-aid
privilege. Having permitted either the staff member
or his dependents to enroll under grants-in-aid, then
should termination of the employee occur, it appears to
be an unfair hardship to require such persons to reim-
burse the University for the difference between the
grants-in-aid and the registration fee after having
taken the course.
Chapter 14, Section 5. (See Ref. C, filed with the
permanent minutes.)
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval. Mrs. Kenney seconded.
Motion carried.
19. Report on Bond Consolidation
Vice Chancellor Dawson reported on the progress of the con-
solidation of University of Nevada System bonds, which was
approved by the Board at their Special Meeting on August 5,
1983.
The following items require Board of Regents approval:
1. Preliminary Official Statement
2. The Financial Plan Calendar
These items will be available for review in the north at the
Chancellor's Office and in the south at UNLV in Vice Presi-
dent Westfall's office.
20. Approval of Investment Policy for UNS Endowment Pool
At the direction of the Board at its September 17, 1983
meeting, Endowment Director Brigham drafted an investment
policy for the UNS endowment pool for Board consideration.
See the letter dated October 11, 1983, and its attachment
titled Investment Goals, Objectives and Policies in Ref. H,
filed with the permanent minutes. The Draft Policy was
written in conjunction with Vice Chancellor Dawson and UNS
money managers, and after consultation with investment
officers at other Universities.
Director Brigham recommended that the Board appoint an in-
vestment committee comprised of two members of the Board of
Regents, Chancellor Bersi, Mark Dawson, Janet Mac Donald,
Edna Brigham and at least one other person of the Regents'
choice to write a Request for Proposal, to be sent to the
endowment's present money managers and to various other
money management firms, to manage the University of Nevada
System Endowment pool in accordance with the specifications
in the Request for Proposal.
She further recommended that a consultant be employed to
work with the above committee to review the investment
guidelines, to write the specifications for the Request
for Proposal, and to provide the specific information about
performance record, particular types of investment exper-
tise, size and general investment philosophies of the agents
submitting proposals in order that the investment committee
may make an informed selection or selections.
Mrs. Fong moved approval of the recommendations. Mrs.
Gallagher seconded. Motion carried.
21. Presentation by Mr. Ernie Becker, UNLV Foundation
Mr. Becker stated that, although a member of the UNLV Foun-
dation Board, he was speaking on behalf of himself as a
donor to UNLV Athletics, and had pledged $200,000 to that
program and wanted to be certain those funds would be al-
located to that account. Further, he voiced concern that
recent media articles and newscasts indicated Regents were
not supportive of the Foundation and he wanted them to know
of his confidence in the present operations of that organi-
zation. He also expressed concern that Michigan had been
removed from the football schedule and stated he felt UNLV
was capable of competing with teams of that caliber.
Mrs. Fong moved approval of support of all the Foundations.
Mrs. Kenney seconded. Motion carried.
22. Report on the Nursing Challenge Grant
In July, 1981 the Nursing Challenge Grant was established
to provide funds over a 2-year period to support and expand
2-year Nursing Programs in the State of Nevada. Funds
totalling $400,000 were provided from 3 entities: $200,000
from the Nevada Hospital Association, $100,000 from the
State Legislature, and $100,000 from the Board of Regents.
Although a few students are still completing the last por-
tion of the program, and some Hospital Association funds
are being expended to complete some of the programs, a final
budget summary has been prepared. See Ref. L, filed in the
Chancellor's Office.
Chairman Mc Bride read a letter from Ms. Patricia Gibson,
dated October 13, 1983, extending gratitude from the gradu-
ating class for studying on the grant provided.
Chairman Mc Bride relinquished the gavel to Vice Chairman
Gallagher.
23. Report on Nevada Joint Council for College Preparation
At their June 16, 1983 meeting, the Board agreed to estab-
lish, with the State Board of Education, a Joint Council
on College Preparation. The Council consists of members
appointed by the Board of Regents to represent higher edu-
cation and members appointed by the State Board of Education
who represent primary and secondary education. The main
purpose of the Council will be to advise these Boards,
school districts and students, about skills and competencies
needed to assure success in College and University studies.
Mrs. Sheerin reported that the Joint Council would be hold-
ing their first meeting during the following week. She
informed anyone who was interested to be placed on the mail-
ing list to give her their mailing address. She stated that
the Faculty Senates have been contacted for their support.
Regents Kenney and Whitley have also been selected to serve
on the Regents committee. Regent Fong serves on the Clark
County School District Committee.
Chairman Mc Bride returned.
24. Report on Regents' Scholars Program
At the direction of the Board of Regents, after discussion
at the open public session on December 2, 1982 Joint Meeting
with the State Board of Education, a proposal was developed
to establish a joint program with the Nevada Department of
Education to recognize outstanding scholastic achievement
by Nevada students. This proposal was also discussed at
the April 14, 1983 Academic Affairs Committee meeting.
Dr. Karen Pinkham reported that this program (Ref. M, filed
in the Chancellor's Office) would award up to 30 semester
hours of College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) general
elective credit to eligible Nevada Scholars, as identified
by the Department of Education, who graduate from a Nevada
high school beginning June, 1984 for qualifying ACT standard
scores earned prior to their first enrollment in any College
or University (except College credit earned while in high
school). Equivalent CLEP credit would actually be awarded
upon enrollment at a Campus within the System.
6 semester hours general elective credit would be granted
in each of the following areas where the minimum ACT stand-
ard score is earned by recognized Scholars:
Minimum
ACT Standard Percentile
Score Rank
*English 27 96
Mathematics 29 94
Social Studies 30 97
Natural Science 32 97
Humanities (combined English 58 97
and Social Studies)
*Standard score of 26 would qualify for 3 semester hours
credit equivalent to English 101.
This awards program will allow the University of Nevada
System to attract more academically talented Nevada high
school graduates to the System. Qualifying Nevada Scholars,
who receive a certificate as a Scholar from the Department
of Education, but no monetary reward, can receive credit
and benefit by having a head start on his or her degree.
High academic standards will be maintained with the reten-
tion of these outstanding students, during a time when
national and state attention is focused on the skills need-
ed by high school students to achieve at the College level.
Cooperation with the State Department of Education and
Nevada school districts will be demonstrated as well.
Dr. Allen Mori, UNLV Faculty Senate, stated that the UNLV
Academic Standards Committee felt it was a very attractive
award; however, it may reduce monies to support certain
programs.
Mr. Klaich moved to accept the report on Regents' Scholars
Program. Mrs. Fong seconded. Motion carried.
The Board recessed until 2:00 P.M. All members of the Board were
present, except for Mr. Karamanos.
25. Reports from Bank Investors
A. Mr. John Chrissinger submitted the report for Nevada
National Bank.
B. Mr. Monte Miller submitted the report for Valley Bank
of Nevada.
C. Mr. Bob Lee submitted the report for First Interstate
Bank.
Chairman Mc Bride relinquished the gavel to Vice Chairman
Gallagher.
D. Mr. Murray Foster submitted the report for Security Bank
of Nevada.
The Board directed Vice Chancellor Dawson to work with Mr.
Foster in drafting a change to the Atmospherium Planetarium
account for consideration by the Board.
Chairman Mc Bride returned.
26. Report on Institutional Comprehensive Program Reviews
Over the past several months the Board has received compre-
hensive program reviews from all 6 Campuses and DRI. The
Board requested that the Office of the Chancellor review
each of these documents and make recommendations. Vice
Chancellor Fox presented a System overview which is filed
in the Chancellor's Office.
Vice Chancellor Fox proposed that the Academic Affairs
Council set criteria in standardizing the guidelines and
timelines for review, and present their findings to the
Board.
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval of the recommendations stated
in the System overview. Mrs. Kenney seconded. Motion
carried.
Mrs. Fong moved approval of each institution's Comprehensive
Program Review. Mrs. Kenney seconded. Motion carried.
27. Report of Completed Internal Audits, April - September 1983
Director Kathy Kossick reported on the Internal Audits which
have been completed during the period April, 1983 through
September, 1983, as outlined in Ref. G, filed with the
permanent minutes.
The Internal Audit could not locate Board approval for two
accounts receiving investment income. Formal approval would
be an exception to policy requiring Board approval for Hotel
Graduate Program Gifts at UNLV and Book Sales at CCCC. Con-
sensus of the Board was for no change in policy. The Board
directed Mrs. Kossick to insure that the necessary rever-
sions to the Special Project Account are made.
The Board directed Legal Counsel to follow up on the KUNR
contract.
Mrs. Kossick reported that the ad hoc Committee for Outside
Auditor Selection will have a recommendation at the next
Board meeting.
Mrs. Fong moved acceptance of the Internal Audit report and
recommendations. Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Motion carried.
28. Report on AGB and ACCT Conferences
Mrs. Kinney submitted a report regarding the ACCT Conference
held October 13-15, 1983, filed in the Chancellor's Office
along with the planning documents from the Conference.
Mrs. Gallagher and Mr. Klaich reported on the Fall AGB Con-
ference and indicated a statement regarding evaluations
will be sent to the Faculty Senate Chairs.
Ms. Del Papa moved to accept the reports. Mrs. Fong second-
ed. Motion carried.
Evaluations of Chief Officers will take place during the
next Board of Regents meeting.
Chancellor Bersi stated that the recommended evaluation
process would be used and that there would be no public
intervention, but informal input is suggested.
Chairman Mc Bride stated that there is a great concern on
the part of the Regents for the need for increased profes-
sional salaries and benefits and that the System Compensa-
tion Committee would report at the December meeting where
the matter will be discussed.
29. New Business
A. Ms. Del Papa reported that November 1, 1983 is the dead-
line for applications for the Director of the University
Press. She will report back on the Selection Commit-
tee's progress at the next meeting.
Ms. Del Papa announced that a reception sponsored by
the Friends of the Press will be on December 1, 1983,
5:00-7:00 P.M. at the Pine Auditorium, UNR. Authors
of several books published by the Press will be in
attendance.
B. Mr. Klaich reported that there was an organizational
meeting regarding the Presidential Search at DRI.
December 15, 1983 is the deadline for applications,
and he will report back at the next meeting on the
Committee's progress.
The meeting adjourned at 3:35 P.M.
Mary Lou Moser
Secretary of the Board
10-27-1983