October 29-30, 1960
10-29-1960
Pages 431-445
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA
BOARD OF REGENTS
October 29, 1960
The Board of Regents met in room 112, Grant Hall, Nevada Southern
Regional Division, University of Nevada, on Saturday, October 29,
1960. Present: Regents Arnold, Broadbent, Crumley, Elwell,
Germain, Grant, Lombardi, Tyson (from 10:30 A.M.); Comptroller
Hayden (from 11:45 A.M.); Engineer Rogers, Deputy Attorney Gen-
eral Porter. George Von Tobel, candidate for State Assembly,
and Dean Carlson were present as observers.
The meeting was called to order at 9:00 A.M. by Chairman Grant.
1. Minutes of Previous Meeting
The minutes of the meeting of September 10, 1960 were ap-
proved upon motion by Mr. Crumley, seconded by Mr. Elwell,
and unanimous vote.
2. Chairman Grant
Dr. Lombardi asked that the record show that the Regents
are happy to have the Chairman back and looking so well.
3. Comptroller's Claims
President Armstrong presented the following claims submit-
ted to him by Comptroller Hayden and recommended approval:
Regents checks number 01-69 to 01-94 inclusive for a
total of $432,183.52 for September.
State claims number 90-1200 to 90-1203, 01-32 to 01-45
and 01-508 to 01-511 inclusive for total of $413,270.90
for September.
Motion by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Mr. Broadbent, carried
unanimously by roll call vote that the claims be approved.
4. Gifts
Gifts as follows were presented by President Armstrong with
the recommendation that they be accepted:
Miscellaneous
From the Academy of American Poets, New York, N. Y. - "The
Story of Ossian", the first recording ever made by England's
Poet Laureate, John Masefield, for the Library.
From Athanase G. Politis, Ambassador of Greece to the United
States - two volumes (23 cm) "L'Hellenisme et L'Egypte",
Paris, Alcan, 1930, for the Library.
From Weld Arnold, Carson City, a copy of "Handbook of
Geophysics", revised edition, United States Air Force/
Geophysics Reserch Directorate, for the Library.
From Mrs. Carl Gottschalk, Reno - 96 books of Chemistry,
Mineralogy, Government documents and general literature for
the Library.
From Mrs. C. G. Knowell, Reno - 12 volumes of "Labor Law
Reporter", published by the Commerce Clearing House, Inc.,
1948-1960, for the Library.
From Mr. Leslie S. Fletcher, Research Director, American
Society of Tool & Manufacturing Engineers, Detroit, Mich-
igan - four volumes containing a complete collection of all
of the research reports produced under the sponsorship of
the American Society of Tool & Manufacturing Engineers, for
the Library.
From Dr. Fred Anderson, Reno - $7.50 "In Memoriam" to Marie
Louise Wiegand, and $5.00 "In Memoriam" to Jack Myles --
both checks to be used for purchase of professional books
for the Orvis School of Nursing Library.
From Mrs. Richard Magee, Austin, Nevada - a painting by L.
Robert Stites entitled, "Summer", valued at $250 for the
permanent collection of the University.
From William Morris, Nevada Hearing Service, Reno - hearing
testing equipment worth approximately $70 for the Department
of Speech and Drama.
From Susumu Okamoto, Consulate General of Japan in San
Francisco - copies of the Japan Trade Guide for 1959 and
1960 for the College of Business Administration.
From Mrs. Herman Adams, President of Panhellenic Council,
Las Vegas - a painting "The Aspens" by Lewis Rowe for the
Nevada Southern Regional Division.
From Pioneer Title Insurance Company, Las Vegas - $2500 to
sponsor the course, "Nevada Real Estate Practice", at the
Nevada Southern Regional Division.
From the Max C. Fleischmann Foundation of Nevada - $6500 to
acquire the Clara Crisler library for the Nevada Southern
Regional Division.
From Walter S. Baring, Reno - a copy of "Power to Produce,
the Yearbook of Agriculture", 1960, for the Library.
From Dr. and Mrs. Robert S. Gutrell, Reno - a rare book,
"American Woman's Home or Domestic Science", by Catherine
E. Beecher and Harriet Beecher Stowe, for the Library.
From Edward R. Uhlig, Beckett, Massachusetts (B. S. E. E.
1948) - $25 under the General Electric Corporate Alumnus
Program, which will be matched by General Electric.
From International Business Machines, Reno - one #604 Power
Supply Unit at an estimated value of $500 to be used as an
exhibit in the Electrical Engineering Department.
Scholarships
From the Science Scholarship Committee of the Max C.
Fleischmann Foundation of Nevada, Carson City - $861 to
cover the first semester tuition and fees for the 1960-61
school year for eight recipients of the Max C. Fleischmann
Foundation Science Scholarships.
From General Motors Corporation, Detroit, Michigan - $1400
to cover stipends under the General Motor's program of
financial aid to higher education for five students for the
1960-61 school year.
From the Las Vegas Sun, Inc., Las Vegas - $1000 to cover the
four Las Vegas Sun Scholarships for the current semester.
From Charleston & Mechanic Street P. T. A., Southbridge,
Massachusetts - $250 to cover a special scholarship for
Ralph Mahan for the current school year.
From the American Potash and Chemical Corporation, Los
Angeles, California - $375 to cover the American Potash and
Chemical Corporation Scholarship for the Fall semester of
the current school year.
From Mrs. Frank Payne, Reno - $100 toward a special scholar-
ship for Ceola Thompson.
From the Security National Bank, Carson City Branch - $100
to cover a special scholarship for Fred Mitchell.
From the Soroptimist Club of Reno - $1000 covering the
Pepsi-Cola Scholarship Award to Nancy Bowen, and $1150
covering special scholarship awards for Sharin Winter,
Gayle Beaman and Nancy Bowen, as awards from the Scholarship
Awards Committee of the Miss Nevada Pageant.
From R. L. Knisley, Lovelock, Nevada - $250 to cover the
scholarship established by him for a Pershing County High
School graduate.
From the National Restaurant Foundation, Chicago, Illinois -
$200 to cover the H. J. Heinz scholarship award to Jo Anne
Nelson for 1960-61.
From Rebekah Assembly of Nevada - $100 to cover the Rebekah
Assembly Scholarship for the current school year.
From J. A. Hogle & Company, Reno - $300 to cover the J. A.
Hogle & Company Scholarship award for the current school
year.
From the New China Club, Reno - $1000 to cover the New
China Club Scholarship for the current school year.
From the Variety Club of Southern Nevada, Tent 39 - $200
to cover a scholarship award to Martha Elbert at Nevada
Southern.
From Crown Zellerbach Foundation, San Francisco - $500 to
provide a single-year scholarship grant for an outstanding
upper-division student in the Department of Journalism.
From the Sunrise Hospital Women's Auxiliary, Las Vegas -
$1000 for scholarship purposes in the Orvis School of
Nursing.
From the Nevada State Nurses Association, District No. 1 -
$250 for scholarship purposes for registered nurse students
in the Orvis School of Nursing.
Grants
From Public Health Service, U. S. Department of Health,
Education and Welfare - grant award of $2,847 for a Profes-
sional Nurse Traineeship Program on the pre-bachelor level
in the Orvis School of Nursing.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Crumley, carried
unanimously that the gifts be accepted and that the Secre-
tary write notes of thanks to the donors on behalf of the
Board of Regents.
5. Investment Committee
President Armstrong read the minutes of the meeting of the
Regents' Investment Committee and recommended that they
be accepted as follows:
Minutes of the Investment Committee
of the Board of Regents
September 13, 1960
Members of the Investment Committee met at luncheon at the
Holiday Hotel on the above date. Present were: Mr. E. J.
Questa, Mr. Julius Bergen, Dr. Lombardi, Mr. Richard Kwapil,
Mr. Hayden and President Armstrong. Regent Crumley was un-
avoidably absent, but had given his proxy to Mr. Questa.
Purpose of the meeting was to review the attached summary
of investment transactions completed by the First National
Bank of Nevada on behalf of the University's Endowment
Account, together with an analysis of the present portfolio
as of July 21, 1960.
It was noted that the present distribution of investments
is approximately 45% in bonds, preferred stocks and real
estate, and approximately 55% in common stocks; and that
the total yield during the period based on the market value
of the securities is 3.78%. It was agreed that the spread
of the portfolio and its total return in relation to pres-
ent market conditions is entirely satisfactory and that the
principal of the Endowment Account is both well protected
and distributed in relation to long range growth factors.
There was discussion concerning the University's interest
in the Clay Peters building, namely 25% of the stock, and
the question of its possible disposal. It was noted that
such disposal would be difficult at the present time and
that were we to attempt it undoubtedly it would be done at
a financial sacrifice. It was agreed that this investment
should be reviewed frequently by the committee, but that
in the meantime it would be better to hold the property in
view of potential increasing property values in Reno.
The attached summary of investment transactions and the
analysis of the portfolio as of July 21, 1960, were then
unanimously approved by the committee and recommended to
the Board of Regents for acceptance.
Respectfully submitted:
Charles J. Armstrong
Secretary
Dr. Armstrong also presented an analysis of the University
portfolio as of July 21, 1960 submitted by R. O. Kwapil,
Senior Trust Officer of the First National Bank of Nevada.
The Chairman asked that copies of the report be sent to
members of the Board.
Motion by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Mr. Crumley, carried
unanimously that the minutes of the Investment Committee be
accepted.
6. Getchell Estate
For the information of the Board, President Armstrong read
a letter from Mr. Kwapil, Trust Department, First National
Bank, regarding the Getchell Estate, which stated that
289,000 shares of Getchell Mines, Inc., had been sold at
$1.50 per share to the Goldfield Consolidated Mines Company.
Assets in the estate amount to $791,844.56 of which Mrs.
Getchell is entitled to one-half less expenses of adminis-
tration.
7. Bid Opening
President Armstrong read the report of the following bid
opening:
A meeting to open bids was held in room 205, Morrill
Hall, University of Nevada, on Friday, October 7, 1960.
Present: Comptroller Hayden, Engineer Rogers, and two
representatives from bidding firms. Notice had duly
appeared in local papers calling for bids for FURNISHING
AND ERECTING FIRE ESCAPES, HUMANITIES BUILDING, UNIVER-
SITY OF NEVADA, RENO, NEVADA.
Bids were opened at 4:00 P.M. by Mr. Hayden as follows:
Martin Iron Works - accompanied by certified check for
$309. $6,165, no concrete work
included -- work to be completed
within 40 days.
Meredith Steel Construction Company - accompanied by
cashiers check for $300. $5,662,
work to be completed within 90
days.
Reno Iron Works - accompanied by bid bond in the amount
of 5% of bid. $3,650 -- completion
time quoted in letter dated October
8, 1960, four to six weeks.
The certified check and the cashiers check were turned
over to the Comptroller. The bid bond and the bids
were turned over to the University Engineer for study
and recommendation to the President and to the Board
of Regents.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the bid of
Reno Iron Works in the amount of $3,650 be accepted
and a contract be drawn to accomplish this work. This
bid is within the estimate prepared by the University
Engineer's Office, and the funds are available in the
Buildings and Ground Operating budget.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ James D. Rogers
University Engineer
Approved: P. W. Hayden, Comptroller
C. J. Armstrong, President
Motion by Mr. Elwell, seconded by Mr. Arnold, carried unani-
mously by roll call vote that the acceptance of the bid and
the awarding of the contract be approved.
8. Regents' Building Committee
In the absence of Dr. Anderson, Chairman of the Committee,
President Armstrong read the minutes of the meeting of
September 19, 1960 as follows, and recommended approval:
Meeting of the Building Committee of the Board of Regents
with the
Building Committee of the State Planning Board
September 19, 1960
The two Committees met in the Office of Mr. C. V. Isbell
at 7:30 P.M. on the above date. The following members of
the State Planning Board were present: Mr. Bruce Thompson,
Chairman; Mr. Fitz, Mr. Empey, Mr. Sandorf; and in addition
members of the Planning Board staff, Mr. Bissell, Mr. Pogue,
Mr. Slater and Mr. Henderson. Of the Regents' Building
Committee: Dr. Anderson, Chairman; Mr. Arnold, Mr. Crumley,
Dr. Lombardi were present as well as Executive Vice Presi-
dent Young, Engineer Rogers and President Armstrong.
Purpose of the meeting was to consider and discuss the pro-
posals adopted by the Board of Regents on July 30, 1960 for
submission to the State Planning Board, as per the attached
copy.
Discussion and action on these points ensued as follows:
1. It was agreed that the Building Committee of the State
Planning Board and the University Building Committee,
together with the University Campus Planning Committee,
should meet as often as deemed necessary on the request
of the Chairman of the Building Committee of the Board
of Regents or the Chairman of the State Planning Board.
2. It was agreed that the State Planning Board will notify
the President of the University, who will in turn con-
tact other individuals concerned, including the Board
of Regents' Building Committee and the Campus Planning
Committee, of all meetings or conferences with Planning
Commissions, Highway Officials, Campus Master Planning,
and other agencies or individuals, where projected
discussion would bear on properties or highways or
other developments of interest to the University. It
was agreed that should such discussion arise casually
or without advance planning of such discussions the
State Planning Board will prompty notify the University
of the outcome.
3. Mr. Bissell reported that no funds are available as of
the moment within the Master Planning funds to provide
part of the salary of the contemplated Architect-Plan-
ner-Coordinator and that funds cannot be used from
other projects for this purpose, in accordance with an
Attorney General's opinion. Various alternatives were
then discussed, and it was brought out that the full
scope of the Master Plan as projected by the Planning
Board needs to be developed so that in turn the matter
could be discussed with the architects, Skidmore, Owings
and Merrill, for them to provide the contemplated sup-
ervision. It was agreed that we could decide on a
suitable individual for this function and then discuss
it with the representatives of Skidmore, Owings and
Merrill to obtain their agreement for at least part of
his salary to come from the Master Planning funds. It
was agreed that the two groups should meet again as soon
as the full scope has been prepared by the Planning
Board and it was agreed also that the University should
if possible have the name of a suitable candidate for
the Architect-Planner-Coordinator's position available
at that time.
4. This item was discussed at considerable length. Mr.
Bissell indicated that he doubts whether under the
law it is possible for the Planning Board to delegate
any authority in negotiation of contracts, etc., to
the Board of Regents. Mr. Rogers suggested that it
would be entirely feasible for the University to in-
itiate an overall recommendation concerning the arch-
itect, the proposed fee and the scope for each Univer-
sity project, for transmittal to the Planning Board
for the Planning Board's approval or rejection. After
further discussion by motion which was approved, the
Planning Board accepted the offer of the University
Regents to provide assistance where possible to expedite
the University Building Program.
A question was raised concerning negotiation of contracts
with architects for the Social Science building and the
Physical Science building, funds for which have been avail-
able for some time and architects for which have previously
been agreed upon between the Planning Board and the Board of
Regents. Mr. Bissell reported that he is in the process of
negotiating the contract with architects for the advanced
planning of the Social Science building and it was further
agreed by the Planning Board that negotiations of the archi-
tectural contract for advanced planning of the Physical
Science building will be completed by next Tuesday, Septem-
ber 27.
5. The request of the Regents, that the Manager of the
State Planning Board provide the University with proj-
ect budgets on various buildings under contemplated
construction as soon as prepared and certainly not
later than provided to the architect, was agreed by
Mr. Bissell and members of the Planning Board to be
an entirely suitable and reasonable request. It was
thereupon agreed by the Planning Board that this policy
will be carried out in the future.
6. It was reported that the State Planning Board had form-
ally rejected this proposal, which would have empowered
the University Engineer and his designates to deal di-
rectly with the architect, with like authority to that
of the Planning Board Director, as being impossible
under governing State law. Other effective means of
bringing about the correction of deficiencies or errors
of construction were discussed. It was agreed that Mr.
Rogers in future will prepare forms in quadruplicate
noting such errors or deficiencies in construction,
sending one copy to the Planning Board Project Inspec-
tor, two copies to Mr. Bissell and one for the file.
The Planning Board will then note its action on the
second copy sent to Mr. Bissell and return this to us.
It was agreed further that the representative of the
using agency of buildings under construction has def-
inite authority to report errors and deficiencies and
to conduct inspections on behalf of the using agency
at all times.
7. Members of the Planning Board were pleased to note the
action of the Board in this respect.
8. In regard to taking action against contractors who fail
to meet specifications concerning completion dates, etc.
the conference between Deputy Attorney General Porter
and the Planning Board concerning the completion of the
Married Housing units on the University Campus was re-
ported and it was noted that there was a long list of
deficiencies and evidence of poor workmanship. After
some discussion by motion which was approved, the
Planning Board will take over and complete this project.
9. This item has been covered in previous discussion.
10. The Planning Board was pleased to note the action of
the Regents in this regard.
11. This has been accomplished by this evening's meetings.
Members of this Building Committee of the Board of Regents
withdrew from the meeting at 10:45 P.M. and adjourned to
another room to discuss matters needing action. Mr. Rogers
presented the final plans for the landscaping in Las Vegas
of the two completed buildings, and of the Fleischmann
Agriculture building, Reno Campus. After discussion and
examination it was unanimously voted to approve the plans
on behalf of the Board of Regents.
President Armstrong read a letter from Mr. Wayne Mc Leod
offering to make a gift to the University of approximately
17 acres of land adjoining the present holdings of the
University of Nevada, Southern Regional Division in Las
Vegas. Mr. Mc Leod indicated that if the gift is to be
made the University should provide to him at our expense
an appraisal, reflecting the fair market of the gift, which
President Armstrong reported, according to Mr. Hayden would
probably cost less than $500. Another condition of the gift
would be that the athletic field of Nevada Southern should
be named Mc Leod Field. Mr. Mc Leod had indicated, however,
that this did not necessary apply to the piece of property
that he contemplates giving to the University but simply
that when the athletic field is developed at Nevada Southern
it should bear his name.
Members of the Building Committee were unanimously in agree-
ment that this condition should not be accepted by the Board
because of the large sums of money which will be involved in
developing an athletic field and stadium there. Such a
commitment might preclude the interest of other donors.
President Armstrong was asked to negotiate with Mr. Mc Leod
to see whether some other form of recognition could be de-
veloped since the Building Committee would very much like
to accept the gift.
Respectfully submitted,
Charles J. Armstrong
Motion by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Mr. Elwell, carried
unanimously that the minutes of the meeting of September
19, 1960 be approved.
Regent Germain discussed informally the Mc Leod property
and suggested investigation on the matter of naming the
athletic field "Mc Leod Field" as stipulated by Mr. Mc Leod
in his proposal for property transaction. In the discussion
mention was made of the possibility of leasing some of the
property belonging to the University not immediately needed.
Mr. Porter was of the opinion that such procedure would be
legal.
Capital Investments
President Armstrong reported on the meeting held with the
Planning Board on October 1 in Carson City, which was at-
tended by Dr. Anderson and representatives of the Building
Committee, Dr. Young, Mr. Rogers, and President Armstrong.
At this meeting, capital improvements were considered. Mr.
Bissell had prepared a list of priorities covering State
agencies, with the University building requests intermingled
with those of other State agencies and not in the order re-
quested by the University. A special meeting was held on
October 25 in Carson City at which the decision was reached
to go back to the original priorities as established by the
University. As a result of this meeting, the following list
will be recommended by the State Planning Board to the
Legislature.
Recommended Capital Improvement
Program 1961-62, 1962-63
Biennium
Reno Campus
1. Land Purchase
1961-62 Purchase $ 112,170
2. Social Science Building
1961-62 Design 82,000
1962-63 Construction 1,378,500
3. Nuclear Building
1961-62 Construction 222,000
4. Student Health Facility & Student Union Addition
1961-62 Design & Constr. 312,000
5. Physical Science Building
1962-63 Design 187,000
6. Replacement & Extension of Heat Lines
1961-62 Design & Constr. 396,000
7. Remodel Clarke (Old) Library
1961-62 Design & Constr. 54,500
8. Remodel Old Agricultural Building
1961-62 Design & Constr. 323,000
9. Remodel Mackay Science Building
1962-63 Advance Planning 3,000
10. Men's Dormitory (HHFA Loan)
1961-62 Design & Constr. 1,200,000
11. Women's Dormitory (HHFA Loan)
1961-62 Design & Constr. 1,200,000
12. School of Nursing Building
1962-63 Design 26,000
13. Men's Physical Education & ROTC Facility
1962-63 Advance Planning 34,000
14. Home Management Residence
1961-62 Design & Constr. 69,000
15. Stadium
1962-63 Advance Planning 15,000
16. College of Education
1962-63 Advance Planning 20,000
17. Structural Survey Morrill Hall
1961-62 Design 1,400
PERMISSIVE LEGISLATION FOR BONDING
1961-62 $2,400,000
LEGISLATIVE APPROPRIATION
1961-62 $1,471,170
1962-63 $1,663,500
Las Vegas Campus
1. Science & Technical Building Equipment
1961-62 Purchase $ 51,000
2. Library Building
1961-62 Construction 682,500
3. Dormitory & Dining Facility
1962-63 Design 37,000
4. Fine Arts Building
1962-63 Design 20,000
5. Utilities 1961-62 Design & Constr. 26,500
1962-63 Design & Constr. 26,500
6. Outside Courts & Grass
1961-62 Design & Constr. 23,000
TOTAL LAS VEGAS
1961-62 $ 783,000
1962-63 $ 83,500
The Corporation Yard in Reno and pre-planning for a Class-
room building at Las Vegas were omitted by the Planning
Board because of the limitation set by the Governor for
State construction.
A meeting has been set for 1:30 P.M. on November 4, in the
President's Office to discuss with a representative of
Skidmore, Owings and Merrill, and representatives of the
State Planning Board, Master Planning of the two Campuses.
Regents' Building Committee minutes of the meeting of
October 9, 1960 were read by the President as follows:
Meeting of the Building Committee of the Board of Regents
with the
Building Committee of the State Planning Board
October 9, 1960
The two Committees met in the Office of the President of
the University at 7:00 P.M. on the above date. The follow-
ing members of the State Planning Board were present: Mr.
Bruce Thompson, Chairman, Mr. Fitz, and of the Planning
Board staff, Mr. Bissell and Mr. Henderson. Members of
the Regents' Building Committee present were: Mr. Arnold
and Mr. Tyson. Also present were President Armstrong and
Vice President Young.
A request from the Engineering Mines Building Committee to
modify the specifications for the building to permit office
doors to swing inward was considered but it was pointed out
that all doors must open in the direction of egress for
fire safety. Under these circumstances, the Planning Board
indicated that no change can be made nor is it advisable.
The main discussion of the evening centered on the proposed
scope of work for the architectural firm of Skidmore, Owings
and Merrill in the development of Master Plans for the Reno
and Las Vegas Campuses. President Armstrong reported that
the physical details and other information requested to be
furnished by the University Engineer to the architectural
firm can be provided but will necessitate a considerable
amount of time and staff work. This emphasizes the need
for additional staff in the Engineer's Office.
President Armstrong indicated, however, that the requested
information from the University with regard to its academic
and educational Master Planning creates a number of serious
problems. It is not possible for the University to provide
the basic information for the architects as described in the
scope in less than a year or possibly longer; and particu-
larly, this cannot be done without additional staff. Dr.
Armstrong referred to a summary report prepared by Vice
President Young indicating the complications that would
arise in this connection.
Mr. Bissell proposed the idea of developing a contract in
increments so that over a longer period of time, Skidmore,
Owings and Merrill would develop the plan in accordance
with our ability to provide necessary academic information.
It was also suggested that the Planning Board could give
assistance to the University in obtaining additional staff
for the University to enable us to provide this kind of
information.
It was also agreed that a Master Plan for both Campuses
should be of essentially a fluid and continuous nature be-
cause of the changing needs of the University from year to
year, which cannot always be anticipated by any appreciable
period in advance.
It was agreed that the Planning Board should invite Mr.
Rodgers of Skidmore, Owings and Merrill, to confer with us
on possible modifications of the scope, to provide time for
the University to develop the necessary educational infor-
mation. Mr. Bissell will prepare a tentative breakdown of
the contract increments for discussion with Mr. Rodgers.
It was also agreed that the entire matter should be dis-
cussed in a conference with Mr. Rodgers of Skidmore, Owings
and Merrill, involving Mr. Thompson or some other represent-
ative of the State Planning Board, Dr. Anderson, Chairman
of the Regents' Building Committee, President Armstrong,
Engineer Rogers, and Vice President Young. After this con-
ference the entire proposal is to be resubmitted to both
Committees.
The meeting adjourned at 8:40 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Charles J. Armstrong
Motion by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Mr. Elwell, carried
unanimously that the minutes of October 9 be approved.
Mr. Rogers called attention to requirements of the Planning
Board regarding building procedures which are not a part of
the building code, but result from their own decisions.
Many of these requirements are not necessary as far as the
University is concerned. Mr. Porter suggested a letter to
the Planning Board stating that these matters of policy,
not code, create unnecessary hardships and requests that
representatives of the two agencies meet to iron out these
difficulties.
Library Centralization
Dr. Armstrong reported that he had received petitions and
letters from interested groups and individuals at the
University protesting the policy of the Regents regarding
a centralized Library arrangement. He recalled that the
Regents acted on the basis of the added cost of decentral-
ized Library units, and the fact that in making the appro-
priation for the Getchell Library, the Legislature had every
reason to expect that this building would handle the entire
Library needs for some time to come. Mr. Grant had received
seven letters from alumni of the University urging decen-
tralized Library units. Dr. Armstrong reported that he
planned to discuss the matter in a meeting of the Academic
Committee, and perhaps have a representative of the science
area meet with the Regents to discuss their point of view.
He pointed out that students in other areas who need mater-
ial in the divisional Library units now have to leave the
main Library to use the books they need. The two sides of
the situation need to be considered.
The President was asked to make a thorough study of the
entire problem and make a recommendation to the Regents at
a later date.
9. Personnel Recommendations
President Armstrong presented the personnel recommendations
with his recommenation for approval as follows:
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE
Appointments as follows:
Nyle J. Matthews as Laboratory Research Assistant in the
Department of Veterinary Science at a salary rate of $5600
based on twelve months' service, effective October 1, 1960
(replacement for Oliver Hansen).
James E. Hillberry as Junior Herdsman in the Department
of Animal Husbandry at a salary rate of $4450 based on
twelve months' service, effective October 1, 1960 (replace-
ment for Edgar Piper).
Fred H. Gilbert as Assistant in Research in the Department
of Animal Husbandry at a salary rate of $4200 based on
twelve months' service, effective September 21, 1960 (re-
placement for L. Haverland).
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE
Appointments as follows:
Donald Lee Tankersley as Graduate Assistant in Chemistry
at a salary of $1800 for the academic year 1960-61 (re-
placement for Martin Byrne).
Leslie Earl Hawkins as Ski Coach at a salary of $1000 for
the period October 15, 1960 to March 31, 1961 (replacement
for Chelton Leonard).
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Appointments as follows:
Richard C. Yates as Graduate Assistant in the Bureau of
Business and Economic Research at a salary rate of $1800
for the academic year 1960-61, effective September 15, 1960
(new position).
Stewart F. Hampton as Graduate Assistant in Accounting at
a salary of $900 for the Fall semester 1960 (new position).
Donald K. Terrell as Graduate Assistant in the Bureau of
Business and Economic Research at a salary of $900 for the
Fall semester 1960 (replacement for Richard Yates, trans-
ferred).
DESERT RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Appointments as follows:
Wendell A. Mordy as Research Professor of Atmospheric
Physics and Director of the Desert Research Institute at
a salary of $18,000 based on twelve months' service, ef-
fective September 1, 1960 (new position).
Vincent J. Schaefer as Consultant to the Desert Research
Institute at a fee of $2000 for the year 1960-61.
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Appointments as follows:
Theodore H. Moore as Graduate Assistant in Secondary
Education at a salary of $900 for the Fall semester 1960
(new position).
81 Supervising Teachers for Fall semester 1960 at a total
of $9,057.50.
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Appointments as follows:
John Jon So as Graduate Assistant in Electrical Engineering
at a salary of $1800 for the academic year 1960-61 (replace-
ment for Joseph Boyajian).
David A. Collings as Technician in the Department of
Mechanical Engineering at a salary of $4750 for the academic
year 1960-61 (new position).
MACKAY SCHOOL OF MINES
Appointments as follows:
Stanley E. Jerome as Associate Director, Nevada Bureau of
Mines and Nevada Mining Analytical Laboratory, at a salary
rate of $13,200 based on twelve months' service, effective
October 15, 1960 (new position).
Ira Lutsey, Jr., as Assistant Technical Editor in the Nevada
Bureau of Mines at a salary rate of $7200 based on twelve
months' service, effective October 10, 1960 (replacement for
Robert E. Petrini).
Jack A. Baldwin as Junior Chemist in the Nevada Mining
Analytical Laboratory at a salary rate of $6000 based on
twelve months' service, effective October 10, 1960 (re-
placement for Harold Vincent).
Donald R. Schuyler, II, as Graduate Assistant in Metallurgy
at a salary of $1800 for the academic year 1960-61 (replace-
ment for Jack Frank).
NEVADA SOUTHERN REGIONAL DIVISION
Appointments for the Fall semester 1960 as follows:
Raymond Breer, Mechanical Engineering, Evening Division -
$495
Duncan W. Cleaves, Chemistry, Evening Division - $247.50
Lois Helen Cole, Accounting, Evening Division - $540
Hanson M. Cresap, Economics, Evening Division - $412.50
(Nellis)
Pauline Cunningham, Supervising Teacher - $150
Paul Davey, Mathematics, Evening Division - $412.50 (Nellis)
Maurice de Young, Director Business Administration Seminar -
$500
Charles E. Frazier, History, Evening Division - $275
(Nellis)
Doris Hancock, Supervising Teacher - $100
Charles Ross, Art, Evening Division - $330
Ethel Winternheimer, Supervising Teacher - $100
STATEWIDE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM OF HIGHER EDUCATION
Appointments in the Evening Division, Fall semester 1960,
as follows:
Richard A. Breitrick, Geology (Ely) - $187.50
Harry M. Chase, Jr., Assistant Professor of History (Stead
AFB) - $412.50
Robert E. Clute, Political Science (Lovelock) - $300
James J. Cooper, Geology (Ely) - $187.50
Mary Ruth Cornwell, School Lunch Management (Reno) -
$187.50
Elisabeth Smith Constantino, Mathematics (Reno) - $250
Elisabeth Smith Constantino, Mathematics (Reno) - $250
(2nd contract)
Grace Danberg, Lecturer in English (Gardnerville) - $375
Don W. Driggs, Assistant Professor of Political Science -
$375
Kathryn H. Duffy, Assistant Professor of Business Admin-
istration - $750
David F. Dickinson, Nuclear Engineering (Reno) - $150
Laraine E. Dunn, Soils & Plant Nutrition (Reno) - $132
Roland Terry Ellmore, English (Stead AFB) - $412.50
Edrie Ferdun, Physical Education (Reno) - $125
Harold Goddard, Assistant Professor of Music - $250
Hazel Grubbs, Elementary Education (Reno) - $375
Eli Grubic, Business Administration (Reno) - $375
William H. Halberstadt, Assistant Professor of Philosophy -
$375
James M. Hoyt, Hotel & Motel Accounting (Reno) - $187.50
J. Patrick Kelly, Director of Audio-Visual Communications -
$187.50
Harold L. Kirkpatrick, History (Stead AFB) - $412.50
Lawton B. Kline, Associate Professor of Foreign Languages -
$250
Ira La Rivers, Associate Professor of Biology - $375
Joseph E. Lauck, Accounting (Reno) - $375
Russell D. Lloyd, Economics (Reno) - $375
W. Keith Macy, Music (Reno) - $125
Robert Mc Queen, Associate Professor of Psychology - $375
Nels Meyer, Punched Card Accounting Machines (Reno) - $325
William C. Miller, Speech (Reno) - $250
James L. Murphy, Accounting (Reno) - $500
A. Keith Murray, Psychology (Reno) - $375
Chauncey W. Oakley, Mathematics (Stead AFB) - $275
Betty Louise Pollock, Education (Elko) - $375
Donald G. Potter, Assistant Professor of Education - $187.50
Leonard Pourchot, School Administration (Gardnerville) -
$412.50
Calvin H. Reed, Elementary Education (Winnemucca) - $450
James S. Roberts, Associate Professor of Politcal Science -
$250
Robert T. Roelofs, Philosophy (Reno) - $375
John H. Rowland, Technical Mathematics (Carson City) - $275
Gerald R. Shelby, Secondary Education (Ely) - $375
Mary E. Shutler, Anthropology (Fallon) - $412.50
Mary E. Shutler, Anthropolocy (Reno) - $412.50
Douglas Thompson, Basic Computer Programming (Carson City) -
$250
F. Donald Tibbitts, Zoology (Reno) - $375
Murray Tripp, History (Ely) - $375
Thomas T. Tucker, Jr., Professor of Education - $375
Edward M. Vietti, Medical Assistants (Reno) - $250
Aleksis von Volborth, Assistant Mineralogist (course in
Russian language) - $625
Jerry E. Wulk, Secondary Education (Reno) - $375
ASSOCIATED STUDENTS
Approval of contract as follows:
Anne Engel, Secretary and Assistant Bookkeeper for the
Graduate Manager and the ASUN Bookstore, at a salary rate
of $4004 per year based on twelve months' service, effec-
tive September 1, 1960.
Motion by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Mr. Elwell, carried unani-
mously by roll call vote that the personnel recommendations
be approved.
10. Library Building, Las Vegas
Architects Knighton and Mc Daniels were present at this time
to present and discuss preliminary plans for the Library
building at Nevada Southern. The plan called for a single-
floor building with provisions for two additional floors at
a later time. It showed a circular arrangement of stacks
radiating from a center desk area, which was questioned by
members of the Board of Regents. Mr. Crumley suggested
that the Building Committee or a special committee of the
Regents study the plan and get pertinent data regarding the
arrangement before the Regents consider the plans.
Motion by Mr. Crumley was seconded by Mr. Arnold that the
preliminary design for the Library on the Nevada Southern
Campus be submitted to the Building Committee of the Regents
for recommendation to the entire Board at as early a date
as possible.
Mr. Tyson amended the motion to include that the Building
Committee also study the present procedure for considering
plans, from preliminary to final plans, and recommend that
changes be made or that the procedures are in order.
The amendment was accepted and the amended motion carried
unanimously.
It was noted that the three Las Vegas members of the Board
should be consulted on building matters pertaining to the
Las Vegas Campus, and that they should inform the Reno mem-
bers of the Building Committee of their thinking.
Motion by Mr. Crumley, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
unanimously that the three Las Vegas members comprise a
sub-committee to the Regents' Building Committee to con-
sider Las Vegas building projects.
10. HHFA Resolution
Dr. Armstrong proposed a resolution providing for public
sale of University of Nevada Housing Revenue Certificates
of 1959 in the amount of $20,012,000, covering the construc-
tion of the Men's Dormitory, the Dining Hall, the Married
Student Apartments, and the projected Women's Dormitory.
Mr. Porter had reviewed the resolution, prepared and sub-
mitted by Dawson, Sherman, Nagel and Howard, and declared
it ready as to form for adoption. The resolution was read
individually by members of the Board. The date for opening
of bids was set for Saturday, December 17, 1960, in Reno.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Elwell, carried
unanimously by roll call vote that the Resolution, No. 60-5,
(see pages 446-455), be adopted and the Chairman authorized
to sign on behalf of the Board.
11. Power Company Easement
Mr. Rogers discussed the request of Southern Nevada Power
Company for an easement on the Las Vegas Campus from a
point near the water well, to which they have been granted
an easement, to a point in back of the Gymnasium. The
Power Company will supply poles and power lines provided the
easement is granted. Dr. Armstrong recommended approval.
Motion by Mr. Germain, seconded by Mr. Arnold, carried
unanimously that the easement be granted as requested.
12. Orr Ditch Easement
Mr. Rogers presented the request of the Orr Ditch Company
for easement on the Reno Campus. An agreement was drawn
by Mr. Porter to give the Orr Ditch Company an easement
along the line of the underground siphon and to release an
easement of approximately three thousand feet on the Campus.
Dr. Armstrong so recommended.
13. Dining Hall, Married Housing and Men's Dormitory
Mr. Rogers reported that the Dining Hall, Married Housing
and Men's Dormitory units are complete and satisfactory,
and ready for acceptance by the Board of Regents. Dr.
Armstrong so recommended.
Motion by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
unanimously that the above named projects be accepted by
the Board of Regents.
14. Building Program Progress Report
Mr. Rogers reported as follows:
The Science-Technology building bid opening has been set for
November 10 in Las Vegas. The bid opening was originally
set for October 27 but because of the lack of interest by
contractors, the Planning Board set the later date.
Dean Carlson spoke regarding the Radiological Laboratory.
Agreement is being worked out in regard to payment for power
and other extra costs for upkeep.
Design for landscaping at Las Vegas was ready last Fall.
Although it was broken down into seven or eight sections,
the Planning Board put it out on a lump sum basis. The bids
were all too high, and it has gone out again for bid with
provisions for alternates.
Plans were shown by Mr. Rogers for the Life Science addi-
tion to the Agricultural building in Reno, to be paid for
from the Fleischmann Foundation funds in the amount of
$853,000. Matching funds are being requested from the
Institutes of Health. If these funds are not received some
Laboratory equipment will be deleted. The Women's Dormitory
is to be located on the site of the present Dining Hall
building and joining Manzanita by a low corridor and is in
the preliminary planning stage. A four-story building is
planned.
It was Mr. Porter's opinion that the University would be
in order if it made application for loan for the other two
Dormitories before the Legislature acts upon permissive
legislation.
15. Association of Governing Boards
Dr. Lombardi, who represented the Board at the annual meet-
ing of the Association of Governing Boards of State Univer-
sities and Allied Institutions in Seattle, Washington,
October 19-22, reported. It was agreed that the report
should be duplicated and sent to each member of the Board.
Dr. Lombardi thanked the Regents for the opportunity to
attend the meeting, which he found most interesting and
helpful, and urged that more members of the Board plan to
attend future meetings.
16. Fish and Game Commission Building
Mr. Groves of the Fish and Game Commission was present for
this item of business. In accord with action of the Board
of Regents at the meeting of September 10, 1960, Mr. Porter
prepared a lease for consideration of the Board in keeping
with the requirements of the Nevada Legislature, Chapter
150, Statutes of Nevada 1960. The lease provided for a
parcel of land on the University Valley Road Experimental
Farm. Mr. Porter reported that he had checked the deed of
the Valley Road property to the University and found the
clause, "to have and to hold in trust forever for the sole
use of the Agricultural Experiment Station". He was of
the opinion that the Fish and Game Commission lease complies
with that condition. Dr. Armstrong recommended approval of
the lease, so that Mr. Porter might take it to the Governor
for approval.
Motion by Mr. Germain, seconded by Mr. Tyson, carried with
Regents Arnold, Grant, and Lombardi voting "no" and all
others voting "aye", that the lease agreement be approved
and that the Chairman of the Board be authorized to sign
on behalf of the Board.
17. Budget Director Request
President Armstrong reviewed the request of the Budget
Director for handling University funds. At present, stu-
dent fees are deposited in the Regents' account and the
portion of these monies which are not from auxiliary enter-
prises are budgeted along with State funds. Money from the
auxiliary enterpises are not budgeted. Mr. Humphrey pro-
posed that the amount of fees collected, up to the maximum
amount in our working budget, be turned over to the State
Treasurer. Any fees collected above this amount would be
retained by the University. In accord with Regents' action
at their last meeting, Mr. Porter has now studied the re-
quest to see what affect it would have on the University.
He talked with Mr. Humphrey who said that he is not trying
to interfere with the use of money by the University,
whether budgeted or non-budgeted, but that he is concerned
with controls, and believed that the books of his Office
and of the University should coincide. Mr. Hayden discussed
his use of State funds at the beginning of a fiscal year and
the use of fees at the end of the year to prevent reversion
of State funds.
Motion by Mr. Tyson, seconded by Mr. Broadbent, carried
unanimously that the Budget Director be informed that the
Regents do not approve the procedure he suggests for hand-
ling University funds for the reason that it would not be
in the best interests of the University at this time.
18. Legislation
Dr. Armstrong discussed the following proposed legislation
which was presented at the last session but which did not
pass, and recommended that the University seek legislation
during the next session:
(1) Authorization for the University to develop its own
rules governing leaves of absence and related matters.
(2) Bring social security coverage to University faculty
and staff.
In addition, the University will seek funds to supplement
the Sabbatical Leave Program and the Social Security
Program.
Motion by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Mr. Tyson, carried unani-
mously that the President be instructed to proceed with
the proposed leave of absence legislation.
Motion by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Mr. Tyson, carried unani-
mously that, if after thorough study it appears to be a
good idea to proceed at this session, the President be in-
structed to proceed with the proposed social security legis-
lation.
19. Momand Estate
Mr. Porter read a letter dated October 21, 1960 from Breed,
Abbott & Morgan in reply to a letter from Mr. Porter in-
quiring as to whether there are funds available, or soon
to be made available, out of the estate, from which payment
of the $30,000 could be made to the firm. The letter from
the attorneys stated, "There is no money distributable in
the estate at the present time and it does not appear that
there will be in the immediate future". Dr. Armstrong
recommended that the University pay the sum out of money
already received from the Momand Estate.
Motion by Mr. Crumley, seconded by Mr. Arnold, carried
unanimously by roll call vote that the University pay the
legal firm of Breed, Abbott & Morgan the $30,000 fee con-
stituting full and complete payment for legal services
rendered and to be rendered by the firm in settlement of
the Momand Estate.
20. Engineers Council for Professional Development
President Armstrong reported that the Accrediting Committee
came to the University in March of this year and inspected
the Engineering curriculum. Their action was to re-accredit
the Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mechani-
cal Engineering Colleges for two years. Dr. Armstrong dis-
cussed the matter, saying that this indicated that there
are still some weaknesses in the College of Engineering,
but he believes that within a two-year period the necessary
improvements can be made to meet the requirements for longer
accreditation. Dean Blodgett has indicated that, if the
Administration desires, he would be willing to retire as
Dean in advance of his scheduled retirement date and work
with a new Dean of the College of Engineering during the
new Dean's first year.
21. Landowners' Request
Regent Germain said that he had been contacted during the
week by individuals who own property in the vicinity of the
Nevada Southern Campus and who desire to build a facility
for use by people in this area of Las Vegas and especially
by the University. They are thinking in terms of a commun-
ity center, but are open to suggestions. It was agreed by
consensus that the three Las Vegas Regents work with Dean
Carlson in making suggestions to these individuals.
22. Use of Facilities - Las Vegas
Regent Germain reported that within the past two weeks he
had been approached by people who want to know if the new
Field House on the Las Vegas Campus will be available on a
rental basis for groups not connected with the University.
Mr. Germain had also received a letter from a member of the
Nevada State Athletic Commission regarding the possibility
of holding boxing matches on the Las Vegas Campus. Dr.
Armstrong called attention to the fact that the Regents
have established a policy for use of University facilities,
and the question is only whether or not the request falls
under any of the categories already established, since the
same policy should apply to both Campuses. It was agreed
that the President send to Mr. Germain a statement of the
policy for the Reno Campus. If a request does not fall
into any category already established, then it would be
necesssary to present it to the Board of Regents.
23. Next Meeting
The next meeting of the Board was set for Saturday, Decem-
ber 17, 1960 in Reno, at which time bids will be opened
for the HHFA revenue bonds.
The meeting adjourned at 1:45 P.M.
A. C. Grant
Chairman
Alice Terry
Secretary
10-29-1960