November 12-13, 1971
11-12-1971
Pages 37-44
BOARD OF REGENTS
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA SYSTEM
November 12, 1971
The Board of Regents met at the above date in the Moyer Student
Union, University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Members present: Fred M. Anderson, M. D.
Mr. James H. Bilbray
Mr. Procter Hug, Jr.
Mr. Harold Jacobsen
Mrs. Molly Knudtsen
Mr. Paul Mc Dermott
Mr. William Morris
Mr. Mel Steninger
Miss Helen Thompson
Members absent: Mr. Archie Grant
Others present: Chancellor Neil D. Humphrey
President Charles R. Donnelly (CCD)
President N. Edd Miller (UNR)
President John M. Ward (DRI)
President R. J. Zorn (UNLV)
Vice President James T. Anderson (UNR)
Vice President Donald H. Baepler (UNLV)
Vice President Edward L. Pine (UNR)
Mr. Herman Westfall (UNLV)
Mr. Mark Dawson (DRI)
Dr. Edwin Carey (CCD)
Mr. Edward Olsen (UNR)
Mr. Mark Hughes (UNLV)
Dr. Paul Aizley (UNLV)
Dr. Tom Hoffer (DRI)
Dr. Hugh Mozingo (UNR)
Dr. Robert Pinneo (UNS)
Mr. Alan Rosen (CCD)
Mr. Dan Klaich (ASUN)
Miss Shelley Levine (CSUN)
Mr. Shane Stahl (ECC)
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Jacobsen at 11:10
A.M.
1. Approval of Minutes
The minutes of the meeting of October 8, 1971 were submitted
for approval.
Mr. Jacobsen pointed out that he was incorrectly shown as
seconding a motion in Item #16 and asked that it be correct-
ed. Motion was actually seconded by Mr. Bilbray.
Mr. Mc Dermott moved approval of the minutes as corrected.
Motion was seconded by Dr. Anderson, carried without dis-
sent.
2. Annual Reports of Gifts
Annual reports of the gifts and grants received by UNR and
UNLV were presented to the Board for information. (Both
reports filed with permanent minutes, identified as Ref. 2A
and Ref. 2B.)
3. Acceptance of Gifts
In addition to the gifts and grants contained in Ref. 3 as
presented to the Board and as filed with the permanent min-
utes, President Miller requested acceptance of a check for
$300,000 from Mr. Howard Hughes as the first year's commit-
ment to the School of Medical Sciences.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Anderson, carried without dissent.
4. Item missing.
5. Higher Education Capital Construction Fund
Chancellor Humphrey submitted the following report:
A.B. 459, introduced by Assemblyman William D. Swackhamer,
was passed by the 1971 Legislature and became Chapter 118 of
the 1971 Statutes of Nevada. This statute levies an addi-
tional State tax on slot machines equal to the amount of any
credit which may be allowed against the tax imposed on slot
machines by the Federal government.
The statute provides that the first $5 million per year
collected from such a tax would go to the "Higher Education
Capital Construction Fund" and the balance would go to the
State distributive school fund. The statute allocates
$3,938,000 of such monies if received in 1971-73 for con-
struction of Community College buildings ($1,889,000 in
Clark County, $1,330,000 in Western Nevada and $719,000 in
Elko).
Assemblymen Swackhamer and R. Hal Smith have recently been
in Washington, D. C. concerning this legislation. They have
been working with Governor O'Callaghan and Nevada's congres-
sional delegation. Their report is optimistic and there is
reason to believe that a provision for an 80% credit might
be successful in the House as a rider to a Senate bill.
Chancellor Humphrey noted that his purpose in reporting the
above information was to request that each of the Regents
personally contact Senators Bible and Cannon and Congressman
Baring to urge their continued effort on behalf of this
legislation.
Dr. Anderson moved that in addition to individual letters
from each of the Regents, an appropriate resolution be
prepared for transmittal to the congressional delegation.
Motion seconded by Mr. Bilbray, carried without dissent.
6. Proposed Meeting Dates for 1972
Chancellor Humphrey submitted the following list of dates
as a proposed calendar for Board meetings in 1972 and
requested that it be held for action in December:
Friday/Saturday January 14-15 UNLV
Friday/Saturday February 11-12 UNR
Friday/Saturday March 10-11 UNLV
Friday/Saturday April 7-8 UNR
Thursday/Friday May 11-12 UNLV
Friday/Saturday June 9-10 ELKO
Friday/Saturday July 7-8 UNR
Friday/Saturday September 8-9 UNLV
Friday/Saturday October 13-14 UNR
Friday/Saturday November 10-11 UNLV
Friday/Saturday December 8-9 UNR
7. Approval of Purchases in Excess of $5,000
A. Chancellor Humphrey reported that bids were opened
October 14, 1971 for data processing cards for the
Computing Center for a 12-month period.
Data Documents, Inc., Berkeley $6,040.30
Business Supplies Co., Oakland 6,329.00
International Business Machines, Reno 6,410.50
Chancellor Humphrey recommended award to the low bidder,
Data Document, Inc. for a total purchase of $6,040.30.
Mr. Bilbray moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Hug,
carried without dissent.
B. Chancellor Humphrey reported that bids were opened
October 19, 1971 for data processing continuous stock
form for the Computing Center for a 12-month period.
Standard Register, Reno $8,479.98
Moore Business Forms, Reno 8,664.94
Uarco, Reno 11,074.64
Central Business Forms, Reno 11,084.96
Chancellor Humphrey recommended award to the low bidder,
Standard Registers, for a total purchase of $8,479.98.
Mr. Bilbray moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Hug,
carried without dissent.
8. Approval of Transfer of Funds
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval of the following
transfer of funds:
#507-UNLV $57,650 from: $45,550
Extended Day Supplement 12,100
Reserve for Contingencies 57,650
to following accounts for P-99 (part-time)
contracts:
Art Department 1,500
Music Department 1,500
Speech & Theater Arts 3,000
English Department 7,500
Foreign Languages 1,250
Anthropology/Sociology 6,750
History Department 1,500
Psychology Department 1,500
Political Science 2,000
College of Business & Economics 10,500
Health & Physical Education 500
Professional Studies 4,500
College of Hotel Administration 3,750
Mathematics 10,750
Engineering, Geog. & Geol. 750
Biology 400
$57,650
Mr. Bilbray moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Anderson, carried without dissent.
9. Report Concerning Status of Accreditation
President Donnelly reported that Western Nevada Community
College and Clark County Community College have both been
approved for recognition as a correspondent in the Northwest
Association of Secondary and Higher Schools. He noted that
the correspondent classification is extended to a post
secondary institution which has indicated its intent to work
toward accreditation and which, having provided evidence of
sound planning and resources to implement these plans,
appears to have the potential for attaining this goal within
a reasonable time.
President Donnelly stated the next step in the accrediting
process is candidacy. This status indicates that an insti-
tution is actively engaged in the process of accreditation,
and appears to be offering its students the educational
opportunities implied in its objectives. Institutions that
have been in operation a year or more and meet the basic
eligibility requirements may apply for recognition as a
candidate for accreditation.
10. Use of Land at ECC
President Donnelly reported that Elko County is planning to
build a new Library in the City of Elko with their source of
funds coming from Federal funds under the Library Services
Act and from a grant from the Fleischmann Foundation. He
noted that Elko Community College believes that it would be
mutually advantageous for the College and the County if the
Library were built on the College Campus. One of the draw-
backs to a joint operation is that the Library Services Act
would require matching funds and since the College has not
matching funds available, a joint operation seems out of the
question now; however, he stated, it still would be advanta-
geous to have the Library built on the College Campus so
that College students might use it.
President Donnelly pointed out that one of the provisions of
the Library Services Act is that Elko County must have a
clear deed to the property on which the Library is built.
He suggested that this obstacle could be overcome by the
Board of Regents entering into an agreement with Elko County
calling for deeding of certain Community College property
to the County of Elko in exchange for the County's erection
of a County Library on that deeded property. Before any
such transaction is made the County and College should have
a formal agreement covering the use of the Library by Elko
Community College students.
Dr. Donnelly recommended that the Board of Regents offer to
Elko County a deed to certain Community College property and
subject to the precise conditions under which ECC would be
allowed to use the facility.
Mrs. Knudtsen reported that she had had a number of contacts
from people in the Elko area expressing concern of the
Library's location and suggested that the Board do nothing
to cause further concern.
Mr. Steninger reported that the Elko Community College
Advisory Board had asked the Regents to express intent to
cooperate in the placement of the Library as reported by
President Donnelly; however, Mr. Steninger suggested that
the Regents avoid appearing to make a decision for the peo-
ple of Elko. He suggested the Board express its willingness
to make the land available if the community desires to place
the Library on College property, but allow Elko to resolve
its own problems.
Mr. Hug moved that the Board of Regents resolve that it is
willing to make land available at ECC for purposes of the
County Library if desired by the community. Motion seconded
by Mr. Steninger, carried without dissent.
11. Progress Report on Community Colleges
President Donnelly presented a written report on the pro-
gress of Community Colleges covering locations, enrollments,
students, programs, faculty and accreditation (report filed
with permanent minutes).
12. Athletic Fields, UNLV
Mr. Gerald Moffatt presented the final plans for athletic
fields, UNLV, noting that the plans had not been approved by
University staff nor by the State Planning Board. (Review
of project, financing, budget and time schedules, as ap-
proved by the Board in May, 1971, was included with the
agenda.)
Mr. Moffatt reported that the project is within the budget
available for construction.
Chancellor Humphrey pointed out that when the review of the
final plans was scheduled for inclusion on the agenda, it
was believed that review by the staff and by the State
Planning Board would have been completed. He recommended
that the plans either be deferred until December or they be
referred to an ad hoc committee of the Board at such time as
the review by staff and the State Planning Board is complete
and a recommendation is ready for the Board's consideration.
Mr. Bilbray moved that an ad hoc committee of the Board,
composed of Regents from Clark County, be authorized to act
for the Board in the review and approval of the final plans.
Motion seconded by Mr. Morris, carried without dissent.
The meeting adjourned for lunch and reconvened at 1:40 P.M with
all Regents and staff present who were in attendance for the
morning session.
13. Proposed Transfer of DRI Museum to UNLV
Mr. Morris commented on his request of October 21 in which
he proposed that the Regents consider a transfer of the DRI
Museum in Las Vegas to the jurisdiction of UNLV. He noted
his request had been prompted by a resolution which had
been adopted by the University Committee of the Las Vegas
Chamber of Commerce on October 19, and later endorsed by
the full Chamber, urging the transfer of this facility to
the administrative control of UNLV. (Mr. Morris' letter and
copy of resolution filed with permanent minutes, identified
as Ref. 12.)
Dr. Don Fowler, Director of Western Studies Center, under
whose administration the Museum has been functioning, dis-
tributed a memorandum containing recommendations on behalf
of DRI (memo filed with permanent minutes).
Specifically, the recommendation proposed the following
courses of action:
(1) Transfer the administrative placement of the Museum to
UNLV in accord with the resolution by the Las Vegas
Chamber of Commerce.
(2) Seek community and other outside sources of support to
continue Museum operations after the end of this
calendar year.
(3) Develop a memorandum of understanding between UNLV and
DRI concerning possible future joint research appoint-
ments and mutually beneficial areas of cooperative
research.
(4) Continue the administration of current Museum-related
research contracts by DRI for the remainder of this
fiscal year to expedite bookkeeping and avoid potential
problems with the contracting agencies.
President Zorn agreed with the proposal to transfer the
Museum to UNLV but suggested that it would need special
consideration in the next Biennial Budget.
Mr. Bilbray moved approval of the transfer of the Museum
from DRI to the administrative and budgetary control of
UNLV. Motion seconded by Mrs. Knudtsen.
President Zorn stated that he would like to see funding
related to statewide services so that the Museum would not
be competitive with Campus programs. Mr. Hug suggested that
any program administered by a division must also come under
the budget of that division. The problem of funding was not
specifically resolved. Motion carried without dissent.
Upon motion by Mrs. Knudtsen, seconded by Mr. Bilbray, five
supplemental items were added to the agenda.
14. Campus Landscaping and Site Improvement, UNLV
Final plans for this project were presented by Mr. S. C.
Ditsworth of Boyle Engineers. Following his presentation,
President Zorn recommended approval of the changes in prior-
ity as reflected in the final plans (detailed in Ref. 14A
filed with permanent minutes).
Chancellor Humphrey concurred and further recommended that
an ad hoc committee composed of Clark County Regents be
authorized to act for the Board in approving the bids for
this project which are scheduled to be opened by the State
Planning Board on November 23.
Mr. Bilbray moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss
Thompson, carried without dissent.
15. Request for Easement, UNLV
President Zorn reported that in April, 1971, the Board ap-
proved a request from the Nevada Power Company for a right
of way grant and electrical substation easement at UNLV to
permit the installation of a power loop. The easement
granted was over an easement already granted to the Clark
County Sewer District.
Dr. Zorn noted that Nevada Power Company has now requested
an additional 6' easement adjacent to the Clark County Sewer
District easement in order to complete the installation.
This easement has been recommended by Boyle Engineering as
part of the Site Improvements, Landscaping and Utility
Extension Project.
President Zorn and Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval
of the easement subject to review and approval of the
necessary documents by the Attorney General.
Mr. Bilbray moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss
Thompson, carried without dissent.
16. Fish Rearing Ponds, UNLV
President Zorn recalled the prior approval of the Board of
Regents in providing part of the matching money required to
qualify for a Federal grant with which to construct fish
rearing ponds on the UNLV Campus as part of a research
project under the direction of Dr. James Deacon.
President Zorn requested approval of the location of fish
rearing ponds (identified on the proposed master plans to be
approved at a later date) and retroactive approval of the
project engineers, i. e., Boyle Engineers. He explained
that "Boyle Engineers had been involved for an extended
period of time on this project but formal selection of this
firm by the Board of Regents had not been requested."
Mr. Mc Dermott moved approval of the location as proposed
and the selection of Boyle Engineers as project engineers.
Motion seconded by Mr. Bilbray, carried without dissent.
17. Report of Overdue Student Loans, UNLV
President Zorn requested that delinquent loans in the amount
of $1,250.52 be charged off the University's books and a
hold placed on the records of each of the 20 students in-
volved (list of individuals contained in permanent minutes
of Executive Session).
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mr. Steninger moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Morris, carried without dissent.
18. Quarterly Report Concerning Disciplinary Cases, UNLV
As required by the "Rules and Disciplinary Procedures for
Members of the University Community", President Zorn sub-
mitted a report for July 1 - September 30, 1971 (identified
as Ref. 19 and filed with permanent minutes).
19. Authorization to Sell Stock
President Zorn reported that UNLV has received a gift of
1,000 shares of Wonder World Industries (now Chanin Develop-
ment Corporation) stock, the proceeds of which are to be
deposited to the President's Discretionary Fund.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended adoption of the following
resolution to permit the sale of the stock.
RESOLUTION No. 71-20A
WHEREAS, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas has received
1,000 shares of stock in Wonder World Industries; and
WHEREAS, this stock is a gift from Mr. William H. Hernstadt
to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, to be used at the
discretion of the President;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Regents of
the University of Nevada does hereby authorize Chancellor
Neil D. Humphrey to sell the 1,000 shares of stock in Wonder
World Industries, to sign the necessary stock power, and to
deposit the proceeds of the sale in the appropriate account.
Mr. Bilbray moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Anderson, carried without dissent.
20. Approval of Purchases in Excess of $5,000, UNR
A. President Miller reported that bids were opened
September 28, 1971 for Instructional Communication
System for the School of Medical Sciences.
Tel Alpha, Inc., Santa Clara $177,633.85
Telemation Sales, Inc., Salt Lake City 185,150.00
F & M Systems Co., Dallas 323,500.00
Inasmuch as the low bid exceeded total estimated cost
of $160,000 and the budget allotment, negotiations were
held with Tel Alpha and five items costing $16,084.70
were deleted. Revised bid totals $161,549.15. Funds
are available from the following sources:
National Institutes of Health, Spec. Projects $96,272.80
National Institutes of Health, Health Bldg. 21,500.00
Kellogg Foundation 40,276.35
Hancock Foundation 3,500.00
$161,549.15
President Miller recommended award of the bid to
Tel-Alpha, Inc., for a total purchase of $161,549.15.
Chancellor Humphrey concurred.
Mr. Bilbray moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Anderson, carried without dissent.
B. Mr. Pine reported that bids were opened October 22, 1971
for an exclusive contract to operate washers and dryers
in the residence halls for a five-year period, on a year
to year renewal basis at the option of the University.
Bids were submitted on a percentage to be paid to the
University on gross receipts.
Bidder % Washers % Dryers
Lease Way Corp. 55% 50%
Burke Meter Co. 51% 51%
President Miller recommended that the bid of Lease Way
Corp. be accepted. Chancellor Humphrey concurred.
Mr. Bilbray moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Mc Dermott, carried without dissent.
C. Mr. Pine reported that bids were opened November 10,
1971 for moveable furniture for the new Health Science
building. Bids were as follows:
Schedules A, B, C and E (Desks, Chairs, Files, Study
Carrels)
Educational and Institutional Coop. Service $19,773.71
Morrill & Machabee 20,966.03
Armanko's 23,665.43
Schedule D (Modular Seating)
Armanko's 357.79
Educational and Institutional Coop. Service 418.81
Morrill and Machabee 442.64
Schedule F, G and H (Tables Library Shelving)
Armanko's 5,918.52
Schedule I (Waste Baskets) #28
Educational and Institutional Coop. Service 154.80
Morrill and Machabee 164.64
Schedule I (Multi-purpose table) #31
Educational and Institutional Coop. Service 84.66
Morrill and Machabee 89.39
Armanko's 108.33
Schedule I (Garment Racks, Chalkboards ) #29 and #30
Armanko's 450.56
President Miller recommended that awards be made to the
low bidder under each schedule. Total purchase order is
$26,740.04. Chancellor Humphrey concurred.
Mr. Bilbray moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Knudtsen, carried without dissent.
D. President Miller reported that bids were opened by the
State Planning Board on October 20, 1971 for the expan-
sion to the Central Heat Plant. Bids were as follows:
Reno Sheet Metal Kuenzli Const Hansen Mech
Base Bid $168,678 $167,000 $177,200
Alternate A 9,290 8,474 8,750
(Mixing Tank)
Alternate B 33,033 33,260 33,950
(Control Center)
Alternate C 11,245 15,700 15,100
(Field Pump)
Total $222,246 $224,434 $235,000
Total Base Bids (plus Alt. A & C)
$189,213 $191,174 $201,050
President Miller and Chancellor Humphrey recommended
that the Board concur in the award of the base bid plus
alternates A and C to Reno Sheet Metal for a total
contract of $189,213.
Mr. Bilbray moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Morris, carried without dissent.
21. Sale of University Property
President Miller recommended approval of the sale of 1.748
acres on the Main Station Farm to City of Reno and Washoe
County at a price of $15,147.50, or approximately $8,660 per
acre. The land is at the west property line. Proceeds of
the sale will be dedicated to the College of Agriculture for
capital improvement items related to the Main Station Farm.
Chancellor Humphrey concurred.
Mr. Bilbray moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Anderson, carried without dissent.
22. Utility Easement
President Miller recommended approval of a request by Sierra
Pacific Power Company that a 5' x 100' right-of-way be
granted along the west property line of the Main Station
Farm to provide service to Farm facilities. Chancellor
Humphrey concurred.
Mr. Bilbray moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Anderson, carried without dissent.
23. Expenditure from Capital Improvement Fee Fund
President Miller requested authorization to expend $20,000
from the UNR Capital Improvement Fee Fund to complete the
extension of the underground utilities to the National
College of the Judiciary building. Chancellor Humphrey
concurred.
Dr. Anderson moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Knudtsen, carried without dissent.
24. Approval of a Special Fee
President Miller requested approval, effective retro-
actively to the Fall semester, 1971, for a $50 annual
microscope rental fee for students in the School of Medical
Sciences. This fee is an alternative to requiring each
student to purchase his own microscope at a cost in excess
of $500. Chancellor Humphrey concurred.
Mr. Mc Dermott moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Hug,
carried without dissent.
25. Report on Overdue Student Loans, UNR
President Miller recommended that University loans in the
amount of $7,084.98 and Emergency loans in the amount of
$2,753.00 be charged off the University's books and a hold
be placed on the records of the 69 students concerned (list
of individuals concerned is filed with the permanent minutes
of Executive Session).
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mr. Mc Dermott moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Hug,
carried without dissent.
26. Quarterly Report Concerning Disciplinary Cases, UNR
As required by the "Rules and Disciplinary Procedures for
Members of the University Community", President Miller sub-
mitted a report for the period ending September 30, 1971
(identified as Ref. 27 and filed with permanent minutes).
27. Approval of Transfer of Funds
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval of the following
transfer of funds:
#508-UNLV Professional salary savings in the following
amounts have been identified in various accounts
and President Zorn requests that they be trans-
ferred into the accounts listed:
Dean, College of Bus. & Econ. $ 3,550
English Department 25
Foreign Languages 380
Speech and Theater Arts 175
Dean, College of Science & Math 1,342
Reserve for Contingencies 93,886
$99,358
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Bilbray, carried without dissent.
28. Authorization to Sell Stock
President Miller reported that UNR has received a gift of
247 shares of Transamerica Corporation stock, the proceeds
of which are to be used for the purchase of books for
Getchell Library. The donor wishes to remain anonymous.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended the following resolution to
permit the sale of the stock:
RESOLUTION No. 71-21
WHEREAS, the University of Nevada, Reno has received 247
shares of stock in the Transamerica Corporation; and
WHEREAS, this stock is a gift from an anonymous donor to be
used for the purchase of books for the Getchell Library at
the University of Nevada, Reno;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Regents of
the University of Nevada does hereby authorize Chancellor
Neil D. Humphrey to sell the 247 shares of stock in
Transamerica Corporation, to sign the necessary stock powers
and to deposit the proceeds of the sale in the appropriate
account.
Mr. Bilbray moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Morris,
carried without dissent.
29. Progress Report of UNR Construction Projects
Vice President Pine presented a report on the status of
construction projects at UNR.
30. Progress Report from State Planning Board
A status report from the State Planning Board on all
University capital improvements under the jurisdiction of
that agency was distributed to the Board.
The meeting adjourned at 3:55 P.M.
Mrs. Bonnie M. Smotony
Secretary to the Board
11-12-1971