November 17-18, 1972
11-17-1972
Pages 16-34
BOARD OF REGENTS
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA SYSTEM
November 17, 1972
The Board of Regents met on the above date in the Donald C. Moyer
Campus Student Union, University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Members present: Fred M. Anderson, M. D.
Mr. James H. Bilbray
Mr. Archie C. Grant
Mr. Clark J. Guild, Jr.
Mr. Harold Jacobsen
Louis E. Lombardi, M. D.
Mr. William Morris
Mr. Mel Steninger
Miss Helen Thompson
Members absent: Mrs. Molly Knudtsen
Mr. Paul Mc Dermott
Others present: Chancellor Neil D. Humphrey
President R. J. Zorn (UNLV)
President Charles R. Donnelly (CCD)
President N. Edd Miller (UNR)
President John M. Ward (DRI)
Mr. James Buchanan, Regent-Elect
Mr. Procter Hug, Jr., University Counsel
Vice President James T. Anderson (UNR)
Vice President Donald H. Baepler (UNLV)
Vice President Edward L. Pine (UNR)
Mr. Herman Westfall (UNLV)
Mr. Harry Wood (UNS)
Mr. Edward Olsen (UNR)
Mr. Mark Hughes (UNLV)
Dr. Paul Aizley (UNLV)
Dr. Joseph Crowley (UNR)
Dr. Paul Fenske (DRI)
Mr. K. Donald Jessup (UNS)
Mr. Kenneth Searles (CCD)
Mr. Richard Elmore (ASUN)
Mr. Mike Mason (CSUN)
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Jacobsen at 10:30
A.M.
1. Approval of Minutes
The minutes of the regular session of October 13, 1972 were
submitted for approval.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Bilbray, carried without dissent.
2. Acceptance of Gifts
Upon motion by Mr. Guild, seconded by Dr. Anderson, the
gifts and grants as reported by the Presidents were accepted
(report identified as Ref. 2 and filed with permanent min-
utes).
3. Change of Departmental Names
President Zorn recommended that effective July 1, 1973:
(1) the Department of Physics and Astrophysical Sciences
become the Department of Physics and (2) the Department of
Health, Physical Education and Recreation become the
Department of Physical Education. Dr. Zorn noted that the
functions and scope of the Departments will remain the same
and the changes have been approved by the Departments con-
cerned and by the Deans of the College of Science and
Mathematics and the College of Education. Chancellor
Humphrey recommended approval.
Mr. Bilbray moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
4. Establishment of New Departments
President Zorn recommended that effective July 1, 1973, the
Department of Anthropology - Sociology be divided into two
Departments: the Department of Sociology and the Department
of Anthropology. The Department of Sociology will include
the Law Enforcement Program and and the Department of
Anthropology will include the Ethnic Studies Program.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended tentative approval, in con-
formity with Board policy concerning the creation of new
Departments, with final approval to be requested at the
January meeting. Tentative approval granted by consensus.
5. Approval of Purchases in Excess of $5,000, UNLV
President Zorn reported that bids were opened October 5,
1972 for the purchase of microwave equipment. Bids were:
GTE, Lenkurt, Inc., San Carlos, Calif. $13,861,50
Telcon, Inc., Las Vegas 21,263.00
Motorola, Inc., Las Vegas 20,003.00
President Zorn recommended award to the low bidder, GTE,
Lenkurt, Inc. $12,861.50 is available from an insurance
claim and $1,000 from UNLV equipment budget funds.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Steninger, carried without dissent.
6. Approval of Fund Transfers, UNLV
President Zorn requested approval of the following budget
transfers:
#73-20 $6,000 to Foreign Languages to provide wages for two
graduate students who are teaching but who are not
eligible for graduate assistantships because they
are not citizens.
#73-21 $1,000 to Psychology to provide funds for part-time
employees.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Steninger, carried without dissent.
7. Report of Overdue Student Loans, UNLV
Board of Regents policy required that annually a list be
compiled of student loans which are uncollected and which
the Administration recommends be charged off. In conformity
with this policy, President Zorn filed such a report and
requested that delinquent loans in the amount of $365.50 be
charged off the University's books and a hold placed on the
records of each of the 6 students involved. A list of the
6 individuals concerned was included with the Executive
Session agenda. Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mr. Guild moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Bilbray,
carried without dissent.
8. Adjunct Instructor Category, CCD
President Donnelly recommended approval of an Adjunct
Instructor category for CCD. This appointment would be
given to an individual who is highly qualified in a field
of academic or technical knowledge and whose salary is not
paid by the University of Nevada System, provided that all
of the following conditions are met:
(1) It must be clearly demonstrated that his services will
be of value to the programs of the Community Colleges
and will be comparable to those of the regular members
of the faculty.
(2) His appointment shall go through the regular channels
of the Community College Division.
(3) He must demonstrate that he fulfills the appropriate
requirements for the corresponding position (that is,
without the title "Adjunct") as specified by the
Division.
President Donnelly further recommended that Adjunct
Instructors be non-voting members of the faculty and that
the Adjunct Instructor, but not members of his family, be
eligible for grant-in-aid programs. Chancellor Humphrey
concurred.
Mr. Steninger moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Morris, carried without dissent.
Upon motion by Dr. Anderson, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, six addi-
tional items were admitted to the agenda.
9. Approval of Purchase in Excess of $5,000, CCD
President Donnelly reported that bids were opened November
3, 1972 for the purchase of science equipment for the ECC
Instructional building, Phase I.
Bidder Manufacturer Amount
Armanko Office Supply, Reno Sheldon $21,946.80
SPD Office Supply, Las Vegas Arco-Bell 14,610.00
President Donnelly recommended award to SPD Office Supply
for $14,610. Chancellor Humphrey concurred.
Mr. Steninger moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Guild,
carried without dissent.
10. Report of Overdue Student Loans, UNR
In conformity with the Board's policy on overdue student
loans, President Miller filed a report of such loans for
UNR and requested that delinquent loans in the amount of
$4,169.18 be charged off the University's books and a hold
placed on the records of each of the 58 students involved.
A list of the individuals concerned was included in the
Executive Session agenda. Chancellor Humphrey recommended
approval.
Mr. Steninger moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Morris, carried without dissent.
11. Approval of Purchases in Excess of $5,000, UNR
A. Mr. Pine reported that bids were opened November 6, 1972
for a sterilizer for the Veterinary Science Department,
College of Agriculture. The following bids were
received:
Fisher Scientific, Santa Clara $5,719.07
Scientific Products, Sacramento 5,830.00
Central Scientific, Santa Clara 6,228.63
La Pine Scientific, Berkeley 6,450.00
Matheson Scientific, Hayward 6,629.00
American Sterlizer, Erie, Pa. 7,384.00
President Miller recommended award be made to Fisher
Scientific, Santa Clara. Chancellor Humphrey concurred.
Mr. Bilbray moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Anderson, carried without dissent.
B. Mr. Pine reported that bids were opened November 6, 1972
for a 10,000 cubic feet per minute air conditioner for
the UNS Computing Center area in the Water Resources
building. The following bids were received:
John Rauch Refrigeration, Reno $6,524.00 (w/5% pref
$6,197.80)
Valair, Sacramento 6,224.00
Lanco-Supreme, Torrance, Calif. 6,074.64 (not as
specified)
Air-Temp, Reno 6,270.00 (not as
specified)
President Miller and Chancellor Humphrey recommended
award to John Rauch Refrigeration. Funds are available
from the Computing Center Sales account.
Mr. Bilbray moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Anderson, carried without dissent.
12. Planning for Main Station Farm
President Miller requested authorization to retain a planner
for the development of a master plan for the Main Station
Farm. He estimated the cost at $20,000 and submitted the
following three nominees:
John Webster Brown
SE & A Consulting Engineers
Sharp, Krater & Associates, Inc.
Mr. Jacobsen suggested that any study of the use of the Main
Station Farm involve participation by students and alumni of
the College of Agriculture.
In the discussion following, it was suggested that perhaps
2 studies were appropriate: one would be a master plan for
the highest and the best use of the land on which the Main
Station Farm is presently located, and a second would be a
study of the function and mission of the Farm.
Mr. Morris moved that the Administration be authorized to
negotiate with the three nominees presented for the develop-
ment of a master plan of land on which the Main Station Farm
is located and that a second study be done, internally and
with input from various groups, of the function and role of
the Farm. Motion seconded by Mr. Guild, carried without
dissent.
13. Revision of Estimative Budgets
President Miller recommended that the 1972-73 estimative
budgets for the following accounts be revised as follows:
(1) Aviation Instruction - Increased from $23,101 to
$36,994. The enrollment in this program has almost
tripled over 1971-72. The unanticipated additional
student fees provide the increase in income for this
program.
(2) Bureau of Mines Sales - Increased from $19,345 to
$45,431. Unanticipated sales of a very popular item
and a larger ending fund balance for 1971-72 provided
the additional income.
(3) Buildings and Grounds Sales - Increased from $100,00 to
$168,167. A larger ending fund balance occurred than
was anticipated when the budget was compiled.
(4) Traffic Fines - Increased from $18,000 to $29,045.
Unanticipated increase in traffic fines, income from
installation of parking meters and a larger than
expected ending fund balance comprise the additional
income.
(5) Car Pool Mileage - Increased from $56,400 to $78,408.
A larger than anticipated ending fund balance for the
1971-72 year is the source of additional income.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mr. Bilbray moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
14. Report of the Committee of the Whole
The report of the Committee of the Whole meeting of October
13, 1972 was submitted with the agenda (report identified
as Ref. 16 and filed with permanent minutes).
Dr. Lombardi moved approval of the action of the Committee
of the Whole. Motion seconded by Miss Thompson, carried
without dissent.
(Action of the Committee of the Whole was to approve,
subject to funding and to specific approval in a work pro-
gram, a master's degree program in Geography to be offered
at UNR.)
15. Report of the Investment Advisory Committee
The report of the Investment Advisory Committee meeting of
October 13, 1972 was submitted with the agenda (report iden-
tified as Ref. 17 and filed with permanent minutes).
Dr. Lombardi moved approval of the action of the Investment
Advisory Committee. Motion seconded by Mr. Steninger,
carried without dissent.
16. Proposed Modification of Legislative Requirement for
University Planning
Chancellor Humphrey recalled that NRS 396.505 (adopted in
1967) requires the Board of Regents to present two five-year
"comprehensive plans" to each biennial session of the
Legislature within ten days after it convenes. The plans
are to detail: (1) anticipated new programs and expansions
of existing programs of instruction or research; (2) the
anticipated cost of each new or expanded program; (3) the
amount and source of moneys anticipated to be available from
sources other than Legislative appropriation to meet the
costs of anticipated new programs; and (4) any further in-
formation concerning comprehensive planning which the Board
considers appropriate.
Chancellor Humphrey noted that in conformity with this
statute, the University presented a ten-year plan in 1969
and in 1971, updated it and again presented it to the Legis-
lature. The exercise involved seemed fairly worthwhile for
the University; however, there is limited interest within
the University in doing the necessary work and little or no
attention was given the document by the Legislature either
year. The ten-year planning period is too long for serious
"hard" planning purposes and recognition of this fact may
contribute to the lack of enthusiasm and attention.
Chancellor Humphrey stated that, in his opinion, it is logi-
cal to plan beyond the frame of reference of just the next
biennial budget, and pointing out it was for this reason
that a four-year capital improvement planning period was
requested. He recommended, and the Presidents concurred,
that the Legislature be requested to amend NRS 396.505 to
provide that a 4-year comprehensive plan will be presented
by the Board of Regents to each biennial session of the
Legislature.
Mr. Guild moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Steninger,
carried without dissent.
17. Revision of 1973-75 Budget
Chancellor Humphrey recalled that in October the Board
approved a $1,326,485 reduction in the University's 1973-75
budget request based on revised enrollment projections. He
noted that the detail of the revision had been completed and
was included with the agenda. Chancellor Humphrey recom-
mended approval.
Mr. K. Donald Jessup, Director of Institutional Studies and
Budget, reviewed the budget detail, noting that adjustments
were made in such a manner that each budget function within
any Divisional budget was adjusted proportionally to the
overall adjustment made in that Division with the exception
of the Library and buildings and grounds functions. It was
assumed, he stated, that the budget for these two functions
would remain essentially the same as the original request
since they are less affected by change in anticipated
enrollment.
Mr. Morris moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Bilbray,
carried without dissent.
18. Education Amendments for 1972 and Post-Secondary Commission
Chancellor Humphrey reported that the Education Amendments
of 1972 passed by Congress requires that each State estab-
list a "Post-Secondary Education Commission", or designate
an existing State Agency or commission, which is broadly
and equitably representative of the general public and of
public and private non-profit and proprietary institutions
of post-secondary education. The legislation also provides
for grants to these Commissions to enable them to do the
studies and planning required through comprehensive in-
ventories of public and private post-secondary educational
resources in the State, including coordinated, improved,
expanded or altered so that all persons within the State
who desire, and who can benefit from, post-secondary educa-
tion may have an opportunity to do so. The statute also
provides that this Commission shall develop a Statewide
plan for the expansion or improvement of post-secondary
education programs in Community Colleges.
Chancellor Humphrey noted that a State may, after July 1,
1973 designate the Post-Secondary Education Commission to
administer those sections of the existing education acts
related to higher education facilities and undergraduate
instructional equipment which are now administered by the
Board of Regents.
Chancellor Humphrey continued by noting that the Attorney
General has previously ruled that when Federal legislation
requires a State to appoint a commission of this nature, the
Governor has the power to do so. He recommended, and the
Presidents concurred, that the Board of Regents request
Governor O'Callaghan to designate the Board of Regents as
the Post-Secondary Education Commission for Nevada.
Dr. Aizley asked that when the request is made to the
Governor, that the Board request also that faculty be added
to the Commission.
It was noted that this proposed expansion of the Commission
had not been suggested before and deserved further discus-
sion by the Advisory Cabinet. Chancellor Humphrey requested
the matter be tabled until the January meeting to allow for
that discussion.
Mr. Bilbray moved that the matter be tabled until January.
Motion seconded by Mr. Steninger, carried without dissent.
19. Institutional Matching Funds for Student Loan Programs
A. Chancellor Humphrey noted that a $25,000 State appro-
priation is available for matching funds for Federal
student loan programs. He recommended that this be
divided among the three instructional Divisions based
on the Fall 1972 FTE enrollment. This would result in
the following distribution:
Fall 1972 FTE % of Allocation of
Division Enrollment Total Matching Funds
UNR 5,978 50.7 $12,675
UNLV 4,495 38.1 9,525
CCD 1,324 11.2 2,800
Total 11,797 100.0 $25,000
Mr. Bilbray moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Steninger, carried without dissent.
B. Chancellor Humphrey noted that the $25,000 appropriation
is not sufficient to meet the total 1/9 institutional
matching for Federal funds available and needed for stu-
dent loan programs. In October the Board approved an
allocation to UNR of $1,135 from an unrestricted loan
fund for this purpose. UNLV has justified an additional
matching need of $7,855. Chancellor Humphrey recommend-
ed the Board make this amount available by transfer of
$6,949.38 from the David Russell Loan Fund and $905.62
from the Goodfellow Loan Fund.
Mr. Morris moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Anderson, carried without dissent.
20. Board of Regents Meetings
A. Chancellor Humphrey noted that the next meeting of the
Board is scheduled for December 8, 1972 at UNR. He
recommended and the Presidents concurred that the
December meeting be cancelled as there is not suffic-
ient business to justify a meeting at this time.
Mr. Bilbray moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Steninger, carried without dissent.
B. Chancellor Humphrey recalled that in October a tentative
calendar was proposed for 1973, in conformity with Board
policy which specifies that the Board "shall meet on a
schedule established annually, usually on the second
Saturday of each month." He noted that adjustments have
since been made to that proposed calendar to schedule
one-day meetings on Friday and to adjust the October
meeting to coincide with the DRI National Advisory Board
meeting in Reno on October 19-20.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended and the Presidents con-
curred that the following calendar of meetings for 1973
be adopted:
Friday, January 12 UNR
Friday, February 9 UNLV
Friday, March 9 UNR
Friday, April 13 UNLV
Friday, May 11 UNR
Friday, June 8 UNLV
Friday, July 13 Elko
No meeting in August
Friday, September 7 UNLV
Friday & Saturday, October 19-20 UNR
(Friday to be devoted to meetings
with the National Advisory Board of
DRI. Saturday will be regular meeting
of Board of Regents.)
No meeting in November unless determined
at that time to be necessary.
Friday, December 7 UNLV
Mr. Steninger moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Morris, carried without dissent.
21. Authorization to Contract for Services
Chancellor Humphrey reported that the student accounting
system for UNR and UNLV is computerized; however, it does
not provide for student admission, registration and billing
of fees in advance of the beginning of classes. CCD has
evaluated the system in use and concludes that it will not
serve its long-term needs. Mr. Niels Anderson, Director of
the Computing Center, reported that representatives of UNR,
UNLV, CCD and the Computing Center have explored with the
Systems and Computer Technology Corporation (SCT) computer
programs which would allow advance admission, registration
and billing. A by-product of this is that the instructional
Divisions would adjust class schedules and offerings to stu-
dent demand within the limitations of fixed budgets. The
Computing Center invited four other software vendors to
submit proposals but no other proposals have been received.
President Zorn and President Donnelly endorsed the proposal
and requested approval by the Board. President Miller stat-
ed UNR has not concluded its study of the proposal and is
therefore not yet in a position to participate; however,
they are very supportive of this kind of program and it is
still under consideration.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended authorization be granted
to contract with SCT for an amount not to exceed $128,000
for the software development necessary to implement the
desired system. Of this total, $7000 would be paid by CCD
during 1972-73. The balance would be apportioned between
UNLV and CCD, in a manner to be agreed upon prior to execu-
tion of the contract, and will be paid over a three-year
period from Divisional operation budgets
Chancellor Humphrey noted that, as reported, UNR representa-
tives have not concluded their study of the proposal; how-
ever, if UNR does decide to participate, the additional
cost will be $52,000, for a total cost of $180,000 and he
requested approval to contract at this higher figure if UNR
does join in the proposal.
Mr. Steninger moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Morris, carried without dissent.
22. UNR PE Complex, Phase I
President Miller reported that bids for the construction of
the PE Complex were opened by the State Planning Board on
November 9. Bids were as follows:
Walker F. P. Johnson J. A.
Boudwin Lothrop & Mape Mc Kenzie Tiberti
Base $3,990,000 $3,985,000 $3,930,000 $3,895,000 $3,896,000
A-1 96,000 97,000 91,190 97,000 75,000
A-2 59,400 73,000 55,000 73,000 60,000
A-3 56,840 77,000 80,000
A-4 84,000 70,350
B 197,000 182,000 168,000 163,000 149,000
C 69,000 77,000 62,500 67,500 79,000
D 15,000 16,000 14,500 15,000 15,000
E 42,500 22,500 18,500 23,000 24,000
F 10,000 12,900 14,500 9,600 10,000
Stolte
Base $3,897,000
A-1 96,000
A-2 58,000
A-3
A-4 75,000
B 172,000
C 72,000
D 15,000
E 22,000
F 12,000
President Miller noted that the bids exceed the available
funds and recommended that the Plant and Property Committee
be authorized to meet with the Planning Board for further
review of the bids and to act on behalf of the Board in the
award of a contract.
President Miller noted also that questions had been raised
concerning the project, and requested that before the Board
took action on the bids, it allow time for discussion of the
various questions raised.
Mr. Pine spoke briefly concerning the swimming pool proposed
for the project and reviewed the planning process which had
resulted in the decision to include one 25-yard pool for
swimming and one pool for diving and water polo, instead of
a 50-meter pool.
Dr. Don Van Rosen, swimming coach for the University of
Oregon, reviewed the limitations of one 50-meter pool and
recommended the construction of the two pools as proposed
in project plans.
Mr. Ted Dawson, sportscaster for KOLO-TV, suggested the
Board abandon the present design for the PR Complex and
consider instead the construction of a sports arena pat-
terned after the Idaho State University mini-dome. He
suggested that such a facility could be used jointly by
the University, local high schools and the community for
public events.
Mr. Pine introduced Mr. Cedric Allen of Pocatello, Idaho,
architect and designer of the mini-dome, noting that he was
present at the invitation of the Chancellor so the Board
might have the benefit of full information concerning the
mini-dome. Mr. Allen spoke about the mini-dome and the
facilities which are available in this kind of sports arena.
Following the above presentations and a lengthy discussion
period, President Miller stated he did not disagree with
the mini-dome concept, but pointed out that the problem is
one of priorities and dollars. He said that he did not
believe the mini-dome would accommodate the programs and
priorities dictated by the teaching program of the Physical
Education Department. He strongly urged the Board to stay
with the project, as designed.
Mr. Pine reviewed the bids and the alternates, noting that
although the State Planning Board staff has arrived at a
recommendation, the Planning Board itself has not.
Rich Elmore, ASUN President, and Dr. Joseph Crowley, UNR
Faculty Senate Chairman, both spoke in support of the PE
Complex as designed, stating that it more nearly satisfied
the needs of the teaching program and the requirements of
the students.
Mr. Jacobsen read the following telegram from the UNR Alumni
Association: "By unanimous vote of the Executive Committee,
the University of Nevada Alumni Association is in full
support of the original Physical Education Complex plan."
Dr. Lombardi moved that the mini-dome concept be considered
in lieu of the PE Complex as designed, but to include a
pool. Motion was not seconded.
Mr. Morris moved that the Plant and Property Committee meet
with the State Planning Board and consider (1) the mini-dome
concept; (2) a 50-meter pool; (3) the type of flooring to be
used; and until such considerations are complete the bids be
rejected and the project be rebid. Motion was not seconded.
President Miller recommended that a 25-yard pool be retained
in the complex, plus a diving and water polo pool.
Mr. Guild moved approval of the recommendation and requested
that Mr. Pine's letter concerning the project be made a part
of the minutes (letter filed with permanent minutes). Mo-
tion seconded by Mr. Bilbray, carried without dissent.
President Miller recommended that the University stay with
the PE Complex as designed, rather than a mini-dome, because
of the costs involved and because the complex as designed
more nearly meets the needs of the students. He recommended
that the Board reconfirm its earlier approval of the plans.
Dr. Anderson moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Bilbray, carried without dissent.
President Miller recommended the Plant and Property Commit-
tee be authorized to meet with the State Planning Board
and with University Counsel and to act on behalf of the
Board of Regents in the award of a contract.
Mr. Bilbray moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Steninger, carried without dissent.
23. Preliminary Plans for WNCC Building
President Donnelly introduced Mr. Ralph Casazza and Mr. Pete
Kirby, architects for the project, who presented preliminary
plans for the first building for the WNCC Campus. Following
presentation, Mr. Casazza stated that the project was essen-
tially on schedule and should be ready for bidding in March,
1973.
A review of the project scope and budget was distributed
with the agenda (identified as Ref. 9 and filed with perman-
ent minutes).
President Donnelly reported that the plans as presented had
been reviewed and approved by the WNCC Advisory Board and by
the State Planning Board.
President Donnelly and Chancellor Humphrey recommended
approval by the Board.
Mr. Bilbray moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Morris,
carried without dissent.
24. UNLV Education Building Construction Bids
President Zorn reported bids were opened November 8, 1972
by the State Planning Board for the completion of the 3rd
floor of the Education building. Bids were as follows:
Contractors Base Bid Additive Total
Alternate A
Clifford Miller, Inc. $63,975 $36,168 $100,143
Zune Const. Co., Inc. 66,600 36,400 103,000
Tiberti Const. Co., Inc. 69,000 37,950 106,950
Sletten Const. Co. 74,000 39,900 113,900
Claude Cook Const. Co. 80,905 43,370 124,275
President Zorn and Chancellor Humphrey recommended the
Board concur in the award to the low bidder, Clifford
Miller, Inc. for a total contract of $100,143.
Mr. Bilbray moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss
Thompson, carried without dissent.
25. Rescheduling of UNLV 1973 Commencement
President Zorn recommended that UNLV's commencement be re-
scheduled from May 19 to Wednesday, May 9, 1973 due to the
unavailability of the Convention Center on any date between
May 10th-29th. Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss
Thompson, carried without dissent.
26. Request from Senator Coe Swobe
Chancellor Humphrey commented on a letter which had been
received earlier from State Senator Coe Swobe concerning
enrollment or re-enrollment at the University of Nevada of
returning veterans. (Letter identified as Ref. 28 and filed
with permanent minutes.)
Chancellor Humphrey noted that Senator Swobe had been invit-
ed to attend the meeting but had been unable to do so. He
requested the Presidents of the 3 instructional Divisions
to report for their respective Divisions.
Following are excerpts of the President's remarks:
UNR
President Miller recalled that in July, 1972, the Board
approved a change in grading policy which allows the assign-
ment of the grade "W" when in the judgment of the instructor
no other grade is more suitable; e. g., when a student fails
to formally withdraw but discontinues attendance. In ap-
proving this policy the Board agreed to retroactive appli-
cation upon individual petition to the President. President
Miller noted this particular policy may have implications
for many veterans seeking to re-enroll at UNR. He pointed
out that there are no special entry or re-entry programs for
any group of students, not even for athletes or minorities
as suggested in Mr. Swobe's letter.
President Miller noted that UNR's admission policy permits
any Nevada resident 19 years of age or older, and without a
high school diploma, to be admitted to the University based
on a satisfactory ACT score.
UNR presently has a veterans' counseling program with a co-
ordinator and two counselors working closely with Veterans'
Administration. The Higher Education Bill of 1972 authoriz-
es sizable Federal funding for counseling of veterans and if
these funds become available the special counseling programs
will be expanded. UNR also has a special students' commit-
tee of veterans who work with and advise the Student Person-
nel Office.
Vice President Anderson commented on Mr. Swobe's reference
to the Indiana efforts on behalf of Veterans. Dr. Anderson
stated that he had contacted the University Administration
at Indiana and learned they are trying very hard to provide
services to returning veterans, but pointed out that the
University is attempting to do what would normally be done
at the Junior or Community College level because of the very
small Junior College program in Indiana.
Dr. Joseph Crowley, Chairman, UNR Faculty Senate, commented
on the concern of the Senate for the returning veteran and
reported that this concern has resulted in recent action by
the Senate to recommend to the President and the Board that
College credit be granted for certain military training
courses.
CCD
President Donnelly commented on the veteran student at the
Community College and the opportunities which are offered to
him. He pointed out the Community Colleges have an open
door admissions policy, no academic probation, no failure
grades and offers an opportunity to prove his ability either
in College level work or technical or occupational fields.
He noted also that one of the principal reasons for request-
ing overlapping semesters at the Community College was to
accommodate the returning veterans.
Dr. Donnelly reported that the Community Colleges are
"Serviceman's Opportunity Colleges", which is part of the
American Association of Community and Junior Colleges'
effort to create programs for veterans and servicemen.
The Community College also has developmental and remedial
programs in which veterans may participate. Enrollment of
veterans in CCD has increased from 219 in the Fall of 1971
to 586 in 1972.
The Higher Education Amendments Act of 1972 has provided an
appropriation of $25 million for veterans for institutional
aid in addition to the aid the veterans themselves receive
while attending College. Each College or University that
increases its veterans enrollment by 10% qualifies for this
and will get $300 for each veteran attending the institu-
tion, plus $150 for each of those who are in a developmental
or remedial program. $50 of the money that is received by
the University must be applied directly for veterans coun-
seling and for an "out-reach" program to try to bring vet-
erans in. Through the courtesy of the Servicemen's Oppor-
tunity College program, the CCD gets a list of all veterans
in Nevada and is attempting to contact each of them.
President Donnelly expressed concern that this appropriation
be funded so that the Community College Division could in-
crease its services to veterans.
UNLV
President Zorn commented that UNLV had anticipated the need
for veterans' opportunities about two years ago and had set
up a Veterans Coordinator-Counselor office. Through the
Qualifying Program, which does permit a flexible approach
to admissions, and through the services of the Counseling
office, UNLV presently has 892 veterans enrolled, 706 of
whom are full-time students. Of the people enrolled in the
Qualifying Program, one-third are veterans which indicates
that the program is serving a need.
President Zorn also reported two substantial grant appli-
cations have been submitted to the Federal government. One,
under new legislation, requests $50,000 for an Upward Bound
program for veterans and another which requests $50,000
for a talent search, which is fundamentally a recruiting
program for veterans.
President Zorn further noted that although UNLV is serving a
large number of veterans now, they look forward to expanding
their activities in this area.
Mr. Guild moved that the statements submitted by the Presi-
dents be made a part of the record and a copy be furnished
to Senator Swobe. Motion seconded by Mr. Morris, carried
without dissent.
27. Baja California Study Trip
President Zorn reported that UNLV's Continuing Education
program is planning a study trip to Baja California del
Norte's Pacific Coast and adjacent islands from January 7-13
1973. Specifications for the charter boat were distributed
and filed with permanent minutes.
President Zorn recommended that a contract be awarded to
H & M Landings of San Diego, California in the amount of
$7,410. Funds will be provided from student fees from those
participating in the trip. H & M Landings is the only com-
pany permitted by the Mexican government to visit the
Mexican owned islands and Scammon's Lagoon which are sched-
uled stops for the trip. The company's permit number is
17445. Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mr. Morris moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss
Thompson, carried without dissent.
28. New Business
Mr. Guild requested information concerning the number of
hours devoted to classroom instruction and to research.
Mr. Jessup reported that on a regular basis reports are
compiled on (1) the average credit load taught by faculty;
(2) average class size and distribution of classes by size;
(3) student-faculty ratio by College; and (4) space utiliza-
tion study. The average credit load report for Fall, 1972
should be available before January 1.
All business on the regular agenda was concluded and the
information agenda was considered. Information agenda
included the following and is on file in the Chancellor's
Office:
(01) Report of Violations; Rules and Disciplinary
Procedures for Members of the University Community
(02) Foreign Travel Report
(03) Scholarship Reports for 1971-72
(04) Purchasing Procedures
(05) Recruitment of Minority Faculty Members
(06) Evening Courses
(07) NSU Land Foundation
(08) Retention of Leased Facilities, CCCC
(09) Report of Budget Transfers from Contingency Reserves
(10) State Planning Board UNS Capital Improvement
Recommendations
Mr. Morris requested that the information presented under
item (05), Recruitment of Minority Faculty Members, be
transmitted to the La Raza organization.
Upon motion by Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Bilbray, a letter
from the Political Science Student Association distributed
earlier to individual members of the Board was admitted to
the agenda for discussion. (Letter on file with permanent
minutes.)
Peter J. Calos, President of the Political Science Student
Association at UNLV spoke concerning the contents of the
letter and requested that the Board of Regents direct the
Administration to re-evaluate the faculty of the Political
Science Department. At the same time, he said, the students
within that Department are proposing a student evaluation of
the faculty.
President Zorn stated that although he had received Mr.
Calos' letter at the same time the Board members had re-
ceived it, he was nevertheless aware that there were prob-
lems existing within the Department of Political Science but
pointed out that all of the Campus routes for remedy of such
problems have not been exhausted and the Administration is
still attempting resolution.
Mr. Morris moved that the Administration be requested to
review the Political Science Department faculty. Motion
seconded by Mr. Bilbray.
Mr. Calos asked that any decision concerning personnel with-
in the Department be held in abeyance until the students had
finished their evaluation.
Dr. Zorn again noted that the Administration is aware of
problems within the Department and is prepared to deal with
them through normal channels. Any subsequent personnel
actions to be proposed by the Administration requiring Board
approval would be brought to the Board in Executive Session.
Motion carried without dissent.
The meeting adjourned at 4:45 P.M.
Mrs. Bonnie M. Smotony
Secretary to the Board
11-17-1972