November 7-8, 1952
11-07-1952
Volume 6 - Pages 393-398
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA
REGENTS MEETING
November 7, 1952
The Board of Regents met in regular session in the President's
office on Friday, November 7, 1952. The meeting was called to
order by the Chairman at 1:10 P.M. Present: Regents Hardy,
Crumley, Lombardi, Ross; Comptroller Hayden, President Stout.
Reporters Armstrong and Burns were present and covered the
meeting throughout the afternoon.
1. Minutes of Previous Meetings
Motion by Mr. Crumley carried unanimously that the minutes
of the regular meeting of September 4, 1952, be approved
and that the reading thereof be dispensed with.
Motion by Mr. Hardy carried unanimously that the minutes of
the Executive Committee meeting of October 7, 1952, be ap-
proved and the actions of the Executive Committee also be
approved.
2. Comptroller's Claims
Motion by Mr. Crumley carried unanimously that the follow-
ing claims, as approved by the Executive Committee, be
approved by the Board:
Regents Checks, Nos. 23-28 to 23-39 inclusive for
a total of $161,759.59 for September.
State Claims, Nos. 23-21 to 23-30 inclusive for a
total of $113,066.05 for September.
Regents Checks, Nos. 23-40 to 23-58 inclusive for
a total of $167,669.96 for October.
State Claims, Nos. 23-31 to 23-33 (supplemental list)
inclusive for a total of $44,154.15 for October.
State Claims, Nos. 23-34 to 23-43 inclusive for a
total of $87,520.72 for October.
3. Candidates for Degrees
Motion by Mr. Hardy carried unanimously that the following
candidates for degrees, as recommended by the University
faculty at its meeting on September 12, 1952, be approved
and the indicated degrees granted:
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE
Bachelor of Arts
Jarvis Bastian Mamie E. Hildebrand
Hazel Jeannette Beard Stanley E. Jones
George Barnum Bondley James Charles Klenes
Kenneth Harold Bradley James M. Lee
John Francis Coleman John Burgess Lee
James Murphy Davies Adeling H. Lehnherr
Doris Welsh Folsom Elmo Dean Oxborrow
Donald Arthur Harris George Monte Pendleton
Beverley Jones Hess Theo Smart Sherman
Natalie Louise Higgins Burney Victor Thorp
Bachelor of Science
Marvin Colin Abrams Marshall H. K. Humphreys
Gerald Tot Cardiff Darrell Bernard Lemaire
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
William Leonidas Brackett John Sanchez
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
Alfred William Hansen
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Bruce Alexander Krater Alfred M. Miramon, Jr.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Arthur Edward Wigg
MACKAY SCHOOL OF MINES
Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering
Henry James Franey
Bachelor of Science in Geological Engineering
Fred Rhodes Shawe
ADVANCED DEGREES
Master of Science
Corwin M. Mokler
4. Personnel Recommendations
Motion by Mr. Crumley carried unanimously that the appoint-
ment of William Garrott as Assistant Professor of Electrical
Engineering at a salary of $4400 for the school year 1952-
53, be approved, as a replacement for Harold Henricks, re-
signed.
Motion by Mr. Hardy carried unanimously that the following
appointments be approved:
Mrs. Florence Lehners as Assistant in Education at a
salary of $75 for the Fall semester 1952.
Mrs. Joan Fant as Assistant in Education at a salary of
$700 for the school year 1952-53.
Mrs. Patricia Gibby as Assistant in English at a salary
of $600 for the school year 1952-53.
Motion by Mr. Crumley carried unanimously that the follow-
ing appointments be approved:
Darrell Lemaire as Fellow in Chemistry at a salary of
$1100 for the school year 1952-53.
Mrs. James Naismith as Housemother for Manzanita Hall
at a salary of $1400 (room and board) for the school
year 1952-53.
Mrs. Alice Marden as Assistant Nurse in the Infirmary
at a salary of $2300, plus laundry of uniforms and
meals when on duty, for the school year 1952-53.
Mrs. Ann Barnes as Assistant Nurse in the Infirmary
at a salary of $1500 for the school year, plus room
in the Infirmary, laundry of uniforms and meals when
on duty, for the school year 1952-53.
Robert W. Stephens as Assistant Research Metallurgist
in the Atomic Energy Research Project, Mackay School
of Mines, at a salary rate of $4800 per year, effective
October 1, 1952.
Motion by Mr. Hardy carried unanimously that the following
reappointments be approved:
Mrs. Ruth Van Dyke as Assistant in Mathematics at a
salary of $400 for the Fall semester 1952.
Mrs. E. B. Drew as Housemother for Artemisia Hall at
a salary of $1600 (room and board) for the school year
1952-53.
Dr. Robert Locke as University Physician at a salary
of $400 for the school year 1952-53.
Miss Mary Rotter as Head Nurse in the Infirmary at a
salary of $2600, plus laundry of uniforms and meals when
on duty, for the school year 1952-53.
Mrs. J. B. Lynch as Assistant Nurse for the months of
September, October and November, 1952, at a salary of
$200 per month, plus laundry of uniforms and meals while
on duty. Mrs. Lynch will then be eligible for retire-
ment.
Motion by Mr. Crumley carried unanimously that the follow-
ing arrangements and salaries for carrying on the work of
the Dean of Men's office since the transfer of Dr. Griffin
to the English Department be approved:
George A. Broten of the Department of Physical Education
as Counselor to Men on Veterans Affairs and Selective
Service at a total salary of $400 in addition to his
regular salary, for the 4 months September through
December, 1952.
Dean Elaine Mobley, as Dean of Women handling the rest
of the work of the Dean of Men's office, at a total
salary of $600 in addition to her regular salary, for
the 4 months September through December, 1952.
Motion by Mr. Hardy carried unanimously that William D.
Carlson be employed as Consultant in Student Affairs for the
week of November 17, at a fee of $300 (lieu of travel ex-
penses) for his services while on the Campus and for his
subsequent study and analysis.
5. Northwest Association Meeting
Motion by Mr. Crumley carried unanimously that approval be
granted for travel of President Stout and Dr. Harold N.
Brown as official delegates of the University to the meet-
ing of the Northwest Association of Secondary and Higher
Schools to be held in Portland, Oregon, December 1-3.
The meeting recessed at 1:45 P.M. so that the Regents and the
President could attend the funeral services of Judge Frank B.
Norcross, a member of the first graduating class of the Univer-
sity of Nevada's 4-year course.
The recessed meeting was called to order by the Chairman at
2:30 P.M. with the same persons in attendance.
6. President's Informal Report
a) A meeting was held with the State Board of Examiners in
Carson City concerning travel claims and travel regula-
tions. An amicable discussion took place, with a better
understanding on the part of the Board of Examiners of
University travel needs. The President stated he in-
tended to work with the Deans in careful screening of
all travel requests.
b) The General Electric Company is giving a $500 scholar-
ship this year to Jerrold Cox of the College of Engi-
neering.
c) Officers from Headquarters, 12th Naval District, visited
the Campus recently to determine its suitability for use
by the Navy for training medical corpsmen in case of a
national emergency. They felt that this is a desirable
location for such a training unit, and indicated that it
would probably be requested in case of an emergency
situation. The Dining Hall was considered inadequate
and additional messing facilities would have to be con-
structed by the Navy. Training would be for about 2000
students, and would commence within 30 to 60 days after
declaration of emergency. A few members of the faculty
could be used in the training program but the greater
portion of the instructional staff would be Navy person-
nel.
It was unanimously agreed, after discussion of the above
report, that the President look into the possibility of
securing a Navy V-2 College Program for the University
of Nevada in case of a national emergency, in the
thought that it would be more suitable to present
facilities of the Campus.
d) Dean Hutchison, Mr. Buckman, Mr. Hayden and President
Stout met with the Attorney General regarding the Uni-
versity of Nevada obtaining a clear title to the 4-H
Club Camp. Confusion in the title at the present time
is due to the fact that there has been a second revi-
sion of the Farm Bureau organization in the State,
whose leaders are giving their support to the Univer-
sity obtaining clear title to this land. Senator
Lattin asked that a list of regulations be set up and
agreed upon before giving the University title.
Dean Hutchison and President Stout had later met with
Senator Lattin and the Farm Bureau Committee in Fallon
for their consideration of the tentative draft of the
Regulations for the Occupancy and Use of the State 4-H
Camp Institute and Exhibit. While the matter is in
the stage of negotiation only, there was agreement on
all but one point, that of setting up an advisory com-
mittee. The agreement will be presented to the State
Farm Bureau meeting to be held in Winnemucca, at which
Dean Hutchison will be present.
e) Regent Hardy and President Stout met with the Attorney
General to get his advice on the Travis Will and neces-
sary legislation for the Student Union building. Mr.
Mathews will take care of getting the information con-
cerning the Will and will also prepare the bill for
presentation to the Legislature.
f) A letter from the Secretary of State Planning Board
offers his cooperation and assistance in the matter of
the proposed Student Union building. He also asked for
the priority in the University's building program.
Since the only building being requested for the coming
biennium is the Student Union building, it was placed
at the top of the list. Mr. Mackenzie was so notified.
g) Architects Ferris and Erskine came into the meeting at
3:05 P.M. to discuss with the Regents the preliminary
plans for the Student Union building. Mr. Ferris and
President Stout will consult with a man at the Univer-
sity of Oregon who has made a survey and study of
Student Union buildings.
h) A group of citizens met with President Stout in Ely to
find out what steps were necessary to establish an
extension or branch program for that area of the State
similar to the program at Las Vegas.
l) Enrollment figures for the Fall semester were as fol-
lows:
Men Women Total
Freshmen 255 207 462
Sophomores 155 102 257
Juniors 130 83 213
Seniors 133 70 203
Specials 19 3 22
Graduates 25 13 38
Non-Matriculated 20 37 57
737 515 1252
Las Vegas Program (included above)
Regular 10 11 21
Non-Matriculated 10 9 19
20 20 40
Students attending under Veterans benefits:
World War II G. I. Bill 126
World War II Rehabilitation 8
Korean War 34
168
j) Housing figures for the Fall semester are as follows:
Apartments, Victory Heights - 112 units, all filled
Dormitories
Artemisia Hall 106 students
1 housemother
107 total
Manzanita Hall 104 students
1 housemother
105 total
Hartman Halls 46 students
k) Professor C. C. Smith returned to full time and full
salary, and the part time services and salary of Harry
D. Anderson were discontinued on October 1, 1952.
l) The State Budget Director has asked for a meeting with
University representatives on November 16 to discuss the
University's budget.
It was unanimously agreed that President Stout and Comp-
troller Hayden represent the University at this meeting.
Salary amount in the budget was discussed, and special
mention made of the fact that a 20% increase would be
necessary if salaries were to be raised to an amount to
meet competition with other schools. The President was
instructed to inform the Governor and the Budget Direc-
tor of this fact and of the desire of the Regents to
include the larger figure if it meets with their ap-
proval.
The meeting adjourned at 3:50 P.M.
The next meeting was set for January 1953, unless an earlier
meeting is called by the Chairman.