November 18-19, 1977
11-18-1977
Pages 113-135
BOARD OF REGENTS
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA SYSTEM
November 18, 1977
The Board of Regents met on the above date, at the Center, 1101
N. Virginia St., Reno.
Members present: Fred M. Anderson, M. D.
Mr. James L. Buchanan, II (for part of the
meeting)
Mr. John Buchanan
Mrs. Lilly Fong
Mr. Chris Karamanos
Mrs. Molly Knudtsen
Louis E. Lombardi, M. D.
Miss Brenda Mason
Mr. John Tom Ross
Others present: Acting Chancellor Donald H. Baepler
President Max Milam, UNR
President Lloyd Smith, DRI
President William Berg, NNCC
President Jack Davis, WNCC
President Russell Bloyer, CCCC
General Counsel Larry Lessly
Ms. Joan Chambers, UNR
Ms. Jo Anne Dain, WNCC/N
Mr. Robert Hill, WNCC/S
Dr. Joy Leland, DRI
Dr. Clarence Ray, UNLV
Ms. Barbara Summers, Unit
Mr. Scott Lorenz, CSUN
Mr. John Mc Caskill, ASUN
The meeting was called to order at 10:15 A.M., with Vice Chairman
Knudtsen presiding.
1. Approval of Minutes
The minutes of the regular meeting of October 14, 1977 were
submitted for approval with the following addition requested
by Mrs. Fong, "...for clarification and instruction of the
new Chancellor in the areas of Affirmative Action."
16. Discussion of Affirmative Action
In response to Mrs. Fong's questions concerning the
effect of affirmative action procedures on the appoint-
ment of women and minorities, Mr. Kitchen detailed some
of the experiences of UNLV, noting that in response to
5,000 brochures sent out by the Department of Political
Science, only five applications were received from mi-
norities for a graduate assistant position. Offers of
employment as graduate assistants were turned down by a
total of eight minority applicants. He noted, however,
that of 48 new graduate assistants appointed at UNLV,
24 were women or minorities.
Mr. Kitchen stated that in his opinion much progress
is being made in the affirmative action area. The
applicants are being reached and offers of employment
are being made to minorities; however, even though the
salaries are considered to be competitive, these people
have many offers and their decisions not to accept a
position at UNLV are made for a variety of reasons. He
stressed that the purpose of affirmative action is to
make the opportunities available to women and minori-
ties but pointed out that the University does not and
should not place its emphasis on filling of quotas.
Dr. Baepler agreed, noting that often when people talk
about employment of minorities, it is assumed that
there is a pool of qualified minority applicants out
there someplace just waiting to be offered employment.
He pointed out that when an offer is made to a minority
applicant, it is learned he is quite often considering
five or six other offers. Frequently, that person is
already employed at another institution and is just
testing the market when he submits his application.
Miss Mason stated that in her opinion, the recruiting
for minorities and women was being handled in a
successful manner. She did express concern, however,
about the effect of affirmative action in the area of
upward mobility for those minorities and women who are
already on the staff.
Mr. Wolf suggested that perhaps the Board's own policy
dictating a national search may prohibit upward mobil-
ity of current staff members, pointing out that this
regulation requires every person, once hired, to com-
pete on a national basis or expanded-search basis for
promotional opportunity.
Mr. Wolf also stated that he believed the affirmative
action program at UNR is an excellent one and appeared
to be working satisfactorily. He noted that UNR re-
cruits nationally for most professional and graduate
assistant positions among 420 institutions in the U. S.
which offer Ph. D. programs and among an additional 420
institutions offering master's programs and which have
high women and minority enrollments. In addition, he
stated, UNR advertises through professional journals,
newspapers, etc., to attract women and minorities, and
other qualified candidates. In addition to the proce-
dures used in recruiting in the professional areas, UNR
also subscribes to what is known as the "Graduate
Student Locator Service", for which they pay $350 per
year; however, Mr. Wolf stated that UNR has not been
able to attribute one applicant to that service.
Ms. Delia Martinez, System Affirmative Action Officer,
reported concerning a workshop which she is planning to
inform people concerning the affirmative action proce-
dures and requirements. She said that in addition to
the individuals who have assignments in the affirmative
action area, she was interested in having people from
the University Departments, and from State and local
government attend so that there would be an opportu-
nity to clear up misunderstandings these people have
concerning what affirmative action is.
At the conclusion of the discussion, Mrs. Fong stated
that she believed that affirmative action must begin
with the Presidents' offices, noting that she was not
aware of any male or minority person employed as a
secretary in any of those offices. She suggested that
affirmative action will not have taken place until the
Presidents themselves start hiring minority persons.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval of the minutes as submitted,
with the addition as requested by Mrs. Fong. Motion
seconded by Mrs. Fong, carried without dissent.
2. Report of Gifts and Grants
Acceptance of the gifts and grants reported by the President
was recommended (report identified as Ref. 2 and filed with
permanent minutes).
In addition to those gifts contained in the reference, Pres-
ident Milam reported receipt of $200,000, from an anonymous
donor, with half of the gift to go to the School of Medical
Sciences and the remaining half to go to the College of
Agriculture. He noted that conditions of the gift are still
being developed but it is intended that earnings shall be
used for scholarships.
Dr. Anderson moved acceptance of the gifts reported in Ref.
2 and the additional gift reported by President Milam.
Motion seconded by Mr. Karamanos, carried without dissent.
3. Fleischmann Foundation Application
Acting Chancellor Baepler recalled that the Fleischmann
Foundation trustees had announced earlier in the year that
June 30, 1977 would be the final cutoff date for acceptance
of regular applications and thereafter only applications
would be accepted which were initiated by and invited by the
trustees. At the time of the announcement, three grant re-
quests from the University were pending with the Foundation.
Those requests had been submitted in anticipation that, if
approved, they would be funded from current annual income;
however, the trustees informed the University that those
three proposals and all other projects initiated or invited
by the trustees would be considered against the total assets
of the trust. Based on this information, the Chancellor
recommended and the Board concurred that the three grant
requests before the Foundation be withdrawn and a new set
of grant requests be developed in anticipation of an invi-
tation from the Foundation.
Dr. Baepler reported that the trustees have now invited the
Board of Regents to apply for a grant, or grants, of monies
to be used by and for the University of Nevada System. They
state that any number of applications may be submitted, how-
ever, they advise that in the termination and final dissolu-
tion plan adopted by the trustees, the maximum amount that
will be received by the University of Nevada will be no more
than 10% of the total worth of the Foundation, although they
also noted that this should not be interpreted to mean that
the University will necessarily receive the above percent-
age. Dr. Baepler also noted that the trustees have express-
ed a preference that all applications from the University
be submitted at the same time; however, they state that in
the event a project is of urgent importance to the Univer-
sity in the sense that there may be an effective time limit
involved, then that type of project does not have to wait
for submission with other projects.
Dr. Baepler reported that applications have been received
from the Divisions and are now under review with the Presi-
dents in an effort to evaluate the proposals and develop
recommendations for the Board. He noted that one of the
applications submitted to the Foundation earlier, and sub-
sequently withdrawn, was for acquisition and remodeling of
the College Inn, to be used by UNR's Continuing Education,
the National College of the State Judiciary, and the Nation-
al Council of Family and Court Judges. Dr. Baepler request-
ed that Dr. Milam comment on the changes which have occurred
in relation to this proposal.
Dr. Milam recalled that the purchase price of the College
Inn had originally been set at $2,624,800, but noted that
the University now has the opportunity to purchase this fa-
cility at a reduced price of $1.6 million if the purchase
from Prudential Life Insurance Company can be completed
promptly. The facility is considered highly desirable as
a Continuing Education Center, and would help to meet the
rapidly growing demand for professional and adult education,
and will benefit the entire community as well as the Univer-
sity. Acquisition is vital to the programs of the National
College of the State Judiciary and the National Council of
Family and Court Judges. Dr. Milam also emphasized the im-
portance of this facility to the programs of the University,
noting that it is number one priority of the applications
which are under consideration by UNR. Dr. Baepler agreed
that the facility is important to the University and to the
Judges' groups and stated that in his opinion it would cer-
tainly hold a very high priority in the total system ranking
of applications to be recommended for submission to the
Fleischmann Foundation. He stated that its acquisition is
believed to be of such urgency that Board approval is re-
quested at this time in order that the application may be
submitted immediately to the Foundation.
Judge Procter Hug, Jr., a member of the Board of Directors
of the National College of the State Judiciary, and Mr.
Louis Mc Hardy, Dean of the National Council of Family
and Court Judges, spoke in support of the proposal and
urged its approval and forwarding to the Fleischmann
Foundation.
Mr. John Mc Caskill, ASUN President, spoke in support of the
planned acquisition of College Inn but expressed concern for
the students who now live there and requested that some con-
sideration be given to providing some housing for students
in the facility.
Dr. Anderson moved approval of the proposal and its immedi-
ate submission to Fleischmann Foundation. Motion seconded
by Mr. Karamanos, carried without dissent.
4. Report of Investment Advisory Committee
As noted in the agenda, a report of the actions of the
Investment Advisory Committee at its meeting of October 14,
1977 was submitted at the regular session of the Board on
that date and the actions of the Committee were confirmed.
Acceptance of the minutes of the Committee, as reflected in
Ref. 3 (filed with permanent minutes) was recommended. Mr.
John Buchanan, Chairman of the Investment Advisory Commit-
tee, also reported on the meeting of the Committee held
earlier in the day, with the following actions taken by the
Committee:
(1) In relation to those funds managed by First National
Bank, the Committee rescinded its previous approval of
September 16, 1977 for purchase of the following:
200,000 UAL, Inc. Cvt. bonds, 5%, due 12/1/91
10,000 shares Evans Products
1,000 shares Int'1. Minerals and Chemicals
The approximate $500,000 which would have been devoted
to this purchase will be kept in cash reserves pending
anticipated weakening in the market.
(2) In relation to those funds managed by Valley Bank, the
Committee approved the following investment
recommendation:
Purchase of 500 shares U. S. Steel at $26 (with a 10%
variation above or below $26 purchase price allowed).
Sale of 500 shares of Combustion Engineering at $39
and 300 shares Avon at $47.
(3) The Fourth Draft of the Statement of Investment Goals,
Objectives and Policies was revised and adopted with
final version to be submitted for Board approval in
January.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval of the minutes of October 14,
1977 and confirmation of the actions of the Committee taken
earlier in the day. Motion seconded by Dr. Anderson, car-
ried without dissent.
5. Resolution of Appreciation
Dr. Baepler submitted the following resolution for adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 77-6
WHEREAS, Dr. George T. Smith has been a member of the Uni-
versity community since 1965 when he accepted appointment
as a research professor of Pathology and aided in the
establishment of the Laboratory of Environmental Patho-
Physiology in the Desert Research Institute; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Smith assumed the leadership of the School
of Medical Sciences when he accepted appointment in 1967 as
acting Dean of the fledgling two-year school, in anticipa-
tion of legislative approval of the program; and
WHEREAS, The School has, under his leadership, provided
an innovative curriculum in the two-year medical education
program, providing training for Nevada students in various
health careers; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Smith has successfully guided the School in its
development to the threshold of becoming a four-year, degree
granting institution, offering increased opportunities for
careers in medicine to young men and women in Nevada; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Smith's accomplishments as the first and only
Dean of the School of Medical Sciences are a matter of
public record and his reputation in higher education and in
the medical profession is a source of great pride to the
University community; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Smith has submitted his resignation as Dean
of the School of Medical Sciences to become Chief of Staff
for Academic Affairs at the Boston Veterans Administration
Hospital; and
WHEREAS, his departure from Nevada will deprive the Univer-
sity, the School and its students of a gifted Administrator,
a dedicated physician and teacher, and a good friend;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Regents
of the University of Nevada System, on behalf of its
individual members, the Administration, the faculties, the
staff, and the students, does hereby extend to Dr. Smith its
most sincere appreciation for his dedicated and effective
service to the University of Nevada and to the School of
Medical Sciences and, with great regret, does accept his
resignation as Dean of the School of Medical Sciences and a
member of the faculty of the University of Nevada, Reno;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Regents does
hereby extend to Dr. Smith its most sincere congratulations
on his new appointment.
Given this 18th day of November, 1977.
Dr. Anderson moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
6. UNR Scholarship Report for 1976-77
Dr. Robert Mc Queen, Chairman of the UNR Scholarship and
Prizes Committee presented the Scholarship Report for 1976-
77. The report reflected a total of $170,681 in annually
paid scholarships and $213,560 in endowed scholarships.
Report is on file in Chancellor's Office.
7. Request to Establish New Bank Account
President Milam requested authority to establish a new
account at First National Bank, Convention Center Branch,
Las Vegas, for the purpose of receiving monthly deposits of
note collections on a note assigned to the UNR School of
Medical Sciences Complex. Funds will remain on deposit at
FNB in Las Vegas, at the request of the donor, until con-
struction of the fourth and final phase of the complex is
begun, at which time the funds plus accumulated interest
will be available for expenditure. Signature authority on
the account will be held by Vice President Edward L. Pine,
Controller Henry Hattori, or Deputy Controller Dan Pease.
Acting Chancellor Baepler recommended approval.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss
Mason, carried without dissent.
8. Addition to Mackay Stadium, UNR
President Milam reported that the State Public Works Board
will open bids on December 6, 1977 for the construction of
additional facilities at Mackay Stadium.
Since the Board of Regents will not meet again until January
1978, Dr. Milam requested that authority be granted to the
Administration to concur in an award by the State Public
Works Board with a report to be made to the January meeting.
Funds are available from a 1977 Legislative appropriation in
the amount of $532,000. Acting Chancellor Baepler recom-
mended approval.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
9. Request for Extension of Interfund Loans, UNR
President Milam recalled that in December, 1974 the Board
authorized a loan of $15,000 from the Parking Permit Fund to
Central Services. In April, 1976 $7,500 was repaid with the
balance to be repaid by May 30, 1977. In September, 1976
the Board authorized an additional loan of $26,400 from the
Parking Permit Fund to Central Services to be repaid over a
three year period. There is presently a total unpaid bal-
ance of $33,940 in loans to Central Services.
President Milam requested an extension of one year with the
total amount owing payable by September, 1980. Acting
Chancellor Baepler recommended approval.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
10. Appointment to Medical School Advisory Board
President Milam recommended that Mr. Claude Howard of Las
Vegas be appointed to the Advisory Board of the School of
Medical Sciences. This appointment will bring the number of
members to the maximum of sixteen permitted by the Advisory
Board Bylaws, with Dr. Fred Anderson serving in an ex of-
ficio capacity as a representative of the Board of Regents.
Other members of the Board are:
Mr. Milton Bacon, Gardnerville
Dr. Peter Bing, Reno
Mrs. Marla Boies, Wells
Mr. C. D. Brown, Las Vegas
Mr. Jordan Crouch, Reno
Mr. Benedict Dasher, Reno
Robert D. Dunn, M. D., Gardnerville
Mrs. Janice Goodhue, Carson City
Judge Procter Hug, Jr., Reno
Theodore Jacobs, M. D., Las Vegas
Mr. Frank H. Johnson, Las Vegas
Mr. H. Edward Manville, Jr., Reno
Mr. Edwin Semenza, Reno
Mr. Wallie Warren, Reno
Dr. Juanita White, Boulder City
Mr. Karamanos moved approval of the appointment of Mr.
Claude Howard. Motion seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
without dissent.
Mrs. Fong moved that Regents have option of adding members
of the Medical School Advisory Board when it is felt that a
new member is warranted, regardless of the 16-member limit
specified by the Advisory Board's Bylaws. Motion seconded
by Miss Mason, failed by the following roll call vote:
No - Dr. Anderson, Mr. John Buchanan, Mr. Karamanos,
Mrs. Knudtsen, Dr. Lombardi
Yes - Mrs. Fong, Miss Mason
Mr. James Buchanan was not present
11. Approval of Fund Transfer, CCCC
President Bloyer requested approval of the following trans-
fer of funds:
#78-504 $12,000 from the Contingency Reserve to Fidelity
and Liability Insurance to handle insurance pre-
miums greater than budgeted.
Acting Chancellor Baepler recommended approval.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss
Mason, carried without dissent.
12. Payment of Moving Expenses, CCCC
Acting Chancellor Baepler recalled that in May, 1977 payment
of moving expenses of $2,100 for Dr. Russell Bloyer was
authorized, to be paid from nonappropriated funds available
to CCD. The amount required was underestimated by $277.
Dr. Baepler recommended that the Board authorize a total
payment of $2,377.55 with $125 to come from UNS Faculty
Moving Allowance (that amount allowed by Board policy) and
the balance to come from nonappropriated funds.
Mr. John Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Karamanos, carried without dissent.
13. Request for Creation and Funding of New Position, NNCC
President Berg requested approval to appoint Mr. Stan Aiazzi
as Administrative Assistant to the President at Northern
Nevada Community College, retroactive to July 1, 1977, with
the following duties:
(1) Continue to direct the Cooperative Education Program
and handle student placement;
(2) Be responsible for student follow-up, high school
visitation and recruitment;
(3) Supervision of the Occupational Programs; and
(4) Assist in the creation and supervision of courses in
the smaller communities served by NNCC.
Dr. Berg further requested funding of this position in the
amount of $20,000 for salary, fringe benefits and operat-
ing.
Acting Chancellor Baepler recommended approval of the
establishment of the positions and noted that sufficient
unrestricted funds have been identified in accounts avail-
able to CCD to provide the requested funding for 1977-78.
Continuation of the position will be included in the NNCC
Work Program for 1978-79.
Mr. Ross moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Karamanos,
carried without dissent.
14. Proposed Separation of Western Nevada Community College
Acting Chancellor Baepler recalled that in June, 1977, the
Board tabled a recommendation for the separation of Western
Nevada Community College into two Colleges. In October,
1977, the Senate of WNCC/North Campus requested the Board to
designate thatCcampus as one of fourCcommunityCcolleges. At
the request of Regent Mason in October, this proposal was
placed on the November agenda for discussion, with action by
the Regents to be requested in January.
Dr. Baepler reported that WNCC/North Campus Faculty Senate
has asked that the matter be deferred.
Ms. Jo Anne Dain, Senate Chair, presented the following
resolution by the WNCC/North Faculty Senate:
Be it resolved that the WNCC/North Faculty Senate
hereby requests the Board of Regents (1) to defer a
vote on the creation of separate Colleges for WNCC/
North and WNCC/South and (2) to charge the Community
College Division Bylaws Committee to study our struc-
ture and recommend a proposed structure compatible
with the UNS that will meet present and future needs
of our Nevada Community College students.
Be it further resolved that the WNCC/North Faculty
Senate wishes to retain the structure, voted by the
Board in April, 1976, which has served us so well this
past year -- that of two separate Campuses -- pending
the completion of the recommendations of the CCD Bylaws
Committee.
Mr. Ross moved that the proposed separation of WNCC into
two Colleges be removed from the agenda until such time as
CCD Bylaws are developed and ready for consideration by the
Board of Regents. Motion seconded by Dr. Anderson, carried
without dissent.
15. Appointment of Assistant to President, DRI
President Smith recommended appointment of Karyn Fallan as
Assistant to the President of DRI at an annual salary of
$16,000, effective November 21, 1977. He also reported his
intention to appoint Mrs. Fyrne Laliberte, his present
Secretary, as Executive Assistant at $15,500 annual salary.
Miss Mason moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Karamanos, carried without dissent.
16. Change in Department Name, UNLV
Dr. Baepler presented a request from the Department of
Social Services, Dean of the College of Arts and Letters,
and Vice President of Academic Affairs, that the name of
the Department of Social Services be changed to Department
of Social Work. He agreed that this change would serve to
alleviate confusion of this Department with other Depart-
ments, such as Student Services, Special Services, Social
Science, etc., and would fit the standard terminology for
such Departments at other Universities. Dr. Baepler recom-
mended approval, effective immediately.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
17. Approval of Fund Transfers, UNLV
Acting Chancellor Baepler requested approval of the follow-
ing fund transfers from Fund 01 accounts:
#78-036 $5,635 from the State Classified Salary Adjust-
ment Reserve to Dean's Office, College of Arts
and Letters to establish a new classified posi-
tion from Classified Salary Savings in other
accounts.
#78-038 $4,407 from the State Classified Salary Adjustment
Reserve to College of Hotel Administration to
establish a new classified position from Classi-
fied Salary Savings in other accounts.
#78-039 $12,000 from Contingency Reserve to Insurance to
fund unanticipated increase in insurance premiums
and charges resulting from an audit of last year's
accounts.
#78-040 $5,000 from Contingency Reserve to Property
Insurance to fund additional premium for boiler
insurance.
#78-041 $5,635 from State Classified Salary Adjustment to
Office of Information to establish a new classi-
fied position from Salary Savings in other
accounts.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Karamanos, carried without dissent.
18. Revision of Estimative Budget, CSUN
Acting Chancellor Baepler recommended approval of the fol-
lowing revision to the CSUN Estimative Budget for 1977-78.
The revision reflects a return of $30,000 to CCCC for the
proposed radio station, a decrease in estimated income from
student fees, and a decrease in the estimate of income that
CSUN will generate from activities, resulting in a total
downward revision of $88,674.
Approved Revision Revised
Budget Requested Budget
Revenue:
Opening Cash Balance $ 42,164 $ 32,779- $ 9,385
Sales and Service 73,000 25,000- 48,000
Student Fees 349,395 30,895- 318,500
Total $464,559 $ 88,674- $375,885
Expenditures:
Professional Salary $ 45,281 $ 12,510- $ 32,771
Classified Salary 18,534 2,999- 15,535
Wages 25,250 1,500- 23,750
Out of State Travel 4,000 4,000
Operating 331,494 31,665- 299,829
Ending Cash Balance 40,000 40,000-
Total $464,559 $ 88,674- $375,885
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Karamanos,
carried without dissent.
19. Proposed Remodeling of Moyer Student Union Building, UNLV
Acting Chancellor Baepler reported that CSUN wishes to
utilize a portion of the conference room on the second floor
of the Moyer Student Union building for its proposed Radio
Station Facility. This will require remodeling of the
existing space to accommodate the various functions.
Dr. Baepler requested authorization to enter into an agree-
ment with architect James Mc Daniel to develop preliminary
plans and cost estimates to determine the feasibility and
necessary funding for this work. The results of the inves-
tigation and estimated cost will be reported to the Board
at a later meeting, prior to the completion of contract doc-
uments and bidding, with construction to proceed only after
FCC approval of a building permit and licensing. Funds are
available from the CSUN budget.
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Karamanos,
carried without dissent.
20. Refurbishing of Tonopah Hall Elevators, UNLV
Acting Chancellor Baepler reported that in order to fully
refurbish the elevators in Tonopah Hall and bring them up to
"like new" standards, it is estimated that approximately
$33,000 will be required. He requested an allocation of up
to $40,000 from the Board of Regents Special Projects
Account in order to repair and refurbish the two elevators,
with any funds remaining after completion of the project to
revert.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Anderson, carried without dissent.
21. Bid Opening, Remodel of Tonopah Hall, UNLV
A report from the State Public Works Board was included
with the agenda, noting that the following two bids were
received for this project:
Fremont Construction $112,000
Casey's Construction 106,572
The construction budget is $82,600 and the architect's
estimate was $78,315.
Inasmuch as both bids exceed the total appropriation of
$100,000 for the project, it was necessary for the State
Public Works Board to reject all bids. Mr. William Hancock,
Secretary of the State Public Works Board, recommended that
a revised bid schedule be developed by putting certain items
of work on an alternate schedule in accordance with prior-
ities established by the University and that the project
then be rebid.
Acting Chancellor Baepler recommended that the Board of
Regents concur with this proposal by the State Public Works
Board. He also recommended that the authority to concur in
a construction contract as granted by the Regents at the
October meeting, be extended to the time the rebidding for
this project occurs.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
22. Report of Overdue Student Loans
Board policy requires that annually a list be compiled of
student loans which are uncollected and which the Adminis-
tration recommends be charged off. In accordance with that
policy, President Milam submitted such a report for UNR,
showing a total of $12,692 in overdue University loans, of
which $6,659 is judged to be uncollectible. Acting Chancel-
lor Baepler also filed such a report for UNLV, showing a
total of $15,238.59 in overdue University loans, of which
$2,104.78 is judged to be uncollectible.
Acting Chancellor Baepler recommended that these uncollect-
ible amounts be written off the University's books and holds
placed on the records of the students involved (list of
students identified as Ref. 21 and filed with permanent min-
utes). Dr. Baepler pointed out that the loans are still due
and the student's records will not be released until the
loan is paid.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Karamanos, carried without dissent.
23. Request for Supplemental Perquisites for Acting Chancellor
Chairman Buchanan recommended an allocation from the Board
of Regents Special Projects Account of sufficient funds to
provide an additional $200 per month in housing allowance
and $200 per month in automobile allowance to Acting
Chancellor Baepler from September, 1977, and continuing
until the appointment of a permanent Chancellor, to offset
additional expenses of commuting between Reno and Las Vegas.
Mr. Ross moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Karamanos,
carried without dissent.
24. Negotiations for Commencement Speakers
Acting Chancellor Baepler presented a request from the Of-
ficers for authority to proceed with negotiations for Com-
mencement Speakers for 1978 Commencement from nominations
developed by the appropriate Campus Presidents. He further
requested that such negotiations include for the two Univer-
sities the offer of an appropriate honorary degree. He
noted that in the past, in Executive Session, the Board has
considered three different kinds of situations -- the
awarding of Honorary degrees, the selection of Commencement
Speakers and the awarding of Distinguished Nevadans. Dr.
Baepler commented on the obvious difficulties in discussing
this subject in an open meeting of the Board, which would be
required under the Open Meeting Law. He suggested that some
thought be given to this problem and the discussion be re-
sumed later in the afternoon.
The meeting adjourned for lunch and reconvened at 1:30 P.M. with
Chairman Buchanan presiding.
25. Presentation of Preliminary Master Plans, UNR and UNLV
Mr. Harry Wood, University Architect, introduced Mr. John
Warnecke and his staff who presented the preliminary master
plans for UNR and UNLV, with the use of slides and drawings,
and requested the Board to communicate any suggestions or
advice to them in order that they might have the Boards'
input into their final report. Such a report, encompassing
all findings and conclusions will be made to the February,
1978, meeting of the Board.
26. Committee to Assist in Formation of Marching Band, UNLV
Chairman Buchanan recalled that in April 1977 it was agreed
that an advisory committee would be formed in Las Vegas to
investigate the level of interest in a marching band and to
identify possible sources of funding. Mr. Buchanan reported
that individuals have been identified who are interested in
serving on such a committee and who are willing to undertake
the task of raising funds for this purpose. He requested
the Board approve the appointment of the following persons:
Jim Bilbray Wayne Pearson, Chairman
Seymour Brown Jim Stivers
Donna Cline Chuck Thompson
Nancy Housells Charlie Vanda
Virginia Mallin Roy Woofter
Susan Molasky
Mrs. Fong requested addition of Mrs. Rose Lee Larson, Peter
Thomas and Richard Cobb. Miss Mason requested addition of
Senator Joe Neal.
Miss Mason moved approval of the appointment of the above
persons to the committee. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
Mr. Ross commented on the growing interest in a marching
band for UNR and it was agreed that discussion of appoint-
ment of a committee, consisting of representatives of the
University, Alumni and Boosters groups would be scheduled
for the January meeting.
27. Faculty Moving Expense Account
Acting Chancellor Baepler recalled that in October, the
Board concurred in a recommendation to discontinue the New
Faculty Moving Expense Allowance and agreed that an alloca-
tion would be made in November to clear all outstanding
claims against that account, and thereafter such expenses
will normally be handled from funds available within each
Division.
Dr. Baepler noted that the current balance is $1,001.19 in
the New Faculty Moving Expense Account with claims totaling
slightly in excess of $5,000 waiting payment. Dr. Baepler
requested an allocation, sufficient to clear all outstanding
moving allowance claims, be provided from the Board of
Regents Special Projects Account.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
28. Proposed Meeting Calendar for 1978
The Officers recommended the following meeting calendar for
1978:
January 6, 1978 UNLV (This represents a
change from the previously
scheduled date of Jan 13)
February 10 UNR
March 17 UNLV
April 21 UNR
May 26 ELKO
June 30 UNLV
August 4 UNR
September 8 UNLV
October 13 UNR
November 17 UNLV
January 5, 1979 UNR
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Anderson, carried without dissent.
29. Revision of Estimative Budget
Acting Chancellor Baepler reported a request from the
University Press for revision of their Book Sales Estimative
Budget to refect a larger than anticipated opening fund
balance, as follows:
Current Revision Revised
Budget Requested Budget
Revenues:
Opening Balance $25,000 $20,810 $45,810
Book Sales 52,000 52,000
Total $77,000 $20,810 $97,810
Expenditures:
Out of State Travel $ 750 $ 750 $ 1,500
Operating 61,250 20,060 81,310
Ending Fund Balance 15,000 15,000
Total $77,000 $20,810 $97,810
Dr. Baepler recommended approval.
Mr. John Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
30. Development of Health Manpower Educational Plan
Acting Chancellor Baepler recalled that in November, 1975
the UNS Ad Hoc Health Manpower Planning Group was appointed
to advise the Chancellor's Office in the development of a
health manpower educational plan for the University. The
purpose of the group is to advise the Chancellor and the
Board of Regents on the direction the University should take
in health education and enable the University to more ef-
fectively coordinate its efforts with the various State
agencies involved in health manpower planning. The advice
of the group will be made available to the Divisions for
further consideration and will be of benefit to the System
in developing the 1979-83 four-year plan.
Dr. Baepler noted that the group has met periodically since
December, 1975, but has been unable to develop a plan coor-
dinating the long-range planning goals in health manpower
education of the University of Nevada System with those of
the State. One of the recommendations of the group is that
consultants be employed to assist in development of the
plan. Dr. Baepler recommended that the group continue its
efforts to develop such a plan and that $4,000 be allocated
from the Board of Regents Special Projects Account for the
employment of a consultant to assist the group in the com-
pletion of a health manpower educational plan for the
University.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. John
Buchanan, carried without dissent.
31. Proposed Code Amendment to Provide Tenure to Part-time
Acting Chancellor Baepler recalled that in October the
Board tabled a proposal to amend the UNS Code to provide
that faculty designated as fifty percent or more of full-
time may be considered for tenure, and requested a defini-
tion of such "part-time faculty".
Dr. Baepler submitted the recommendation of the Officers
that for purposes of tenure "part-time faculty" be defined
as those holding a continuing appointment of at least .50
FTE, with academic or equivalent rank, who have satisfied
all of the criteria against which a full-time faculty member
is evaluated in the consideration of tenure. He further
recommended that part-time faculty on continuing appoint-
ments may elect to be placed at Rank 0, rather than be given
academic or equivalent rank and placed on the tenure track,
thus forcing them into an up-or-out situation at the end of
the required probationary period.
Dr. Baepler also noted that UNLV presently has one part-time
faculty member who could be considered eligible under the
above definition and that person is employed at .75 FTE as
Director of the Center for Economic Education. UNR present-
ly has approximately fifteen such positions (3 in Agricul-
ture, 4 in Arts and Science, 1 in Engineering, 3 in the
Library, 3 in Intercollegiate Athletics, and 1 in Basque
Studies). WNCC has 1 in Nursing and NNCC has one in the
Occupational area. CCCC has none.
The proposed Code amendments, as originally submitted in
October, were again included with the agenda. (Identified
as Ref. 29 and filed with permanent minutes.)
Dr. Lombardi moved approval of the proposed Code amendments.
Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong, failed by the following roll
call vote:
Yes - Mr. Ross, Dr. Anderson, Mrs. Knudtsen, Dr.
Lombardi
No - Mr. James Buchanan, Mr. John Buchanan, Mrs. Fong
Abstain - Miss Mason
Mr. Karamanos was not present
32. Perquisites for Community College Presidents
Acting Chancellor Baepler recommended the following per-
quisities be provided to the Community College Presidents
for 77-78 with funds to be provided from the Board of
Regents Special Projects Account:
An automobile allowance of $3,000 annually, payable in
monthly installments of $250, which shall be complete
reimbursement for personal transportation within 100
miles, one-way, of the office.
An accountable host and expense fund of up to $3,600
annually, payable periodically upon submission of
accounting through the Division Controller. The fund
may not be used for purchase of alcoholic beverages.
Based on an effective date of November 18, 1977, for the
automobile allowance, a total of $1,875 is required for each
of the three Presidents, requiring an allocation of $5,625
from the Board of Regents Special Projects Account.
The host funds of $3,600 each should be reduced by the
allocation previously made to the Community College Campus
host accounts, as follows:
NNCC $1,440.09
CCCC 1,169.44
WNCC 1,390.47
Additional allocations needed for the host funds total
$6,800.
Mr. John Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Knudtsen, carried without dissent.
33. Clarification of Purchasing Policy
Acting Chancellor Baepler recalled that in October, the
Board approved certain changes to current policy and proce-
dure, including a change in the purchasing policy. For
purposes of clarification, the policy has been restated as
follows:
All purchases of supplies, materials and equipment,
except items related to capital construction, shall be
handled administratively by the respective Business
Center after following established purchasing policies
and procedures approved by the Board of Regents and in
compliance with the State and Federal procurement reg-
ulations. The purchase contract shall be awarded to
the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The low-
est responsive and responsible bidder will be judged
on the basis of price, availability, conformance to
specifications, service, and in the best interest of
the public, each of such factors being considered.
Exceptions to this policy must be presented to the
Board of Regents for approval.
Dr. Baepler pointed out that this statement does not alter
the policy as approved by the Board in October.
34. Proposed Amendment to Professional Employees Collective
Bargaining Regulations
Acting Chancellor Baepler recalled that in January, 1977 a
System Ad Hoc Committee on Professional Employees Collective
Bargaining Regulations was appointed to (1) review the reg-
ulations as contained in Title 4, Chapter 6 of the Board of
Regents Handbook and make recommendations concerning any
amendments believed necessary to improve the efficacy of
these regulations; and (2) review and make recommendations
concerning procedures developed by the Chancellor's Office
concerning conduct of elections, and a uniform method of
decision by Department Chairmen.
Dr. Baepler noted that the reports of the Committee have
been filed and were referred to each Senate and each Divi-
sion President. A final report from the Committee was filed
in September, 1977, recommending certain amendments to Chap-
ter 6 (proposed amendments reflected in Ref. 32, filed with
permanent minutes).
Actions of the various Senates were reported, as follows:
(1) UNR Faculty Senate endorses recommendations of the
Committee.
(2) DRI Faculty Senate and President Smith endorse the
recommendations of the Committee.
(3) UNLV Senate approved recommendations of the Committee.
(4) WNCC/N Senate concurs "with the proposed UNS profes-
sional employee bargaining regulations, except it is
recommended that proposed Section 22.1 (e), Page 4,
be modified so that each College within the Community
College Division be designated as a separate negoti-
ating unit."
Ms. Barbara Summers, Chairman of the Unit Senate, reported
that the Unit Senate voted to recommend adoption of the
proposed changes in the regulation, noting that the Senate
believes the proposed regulations could provide a basis for
meaningful negotiations and that if the constitutionality of
the provision for binding arbitration is questionable, it
could be tested in court, if necessary.
Mr. Robert Hill, WNCC/S Senate Chairman reported the concern
of that Senate over the definition of bargaining units,
noting their reservations at having all of the Community
Colleges in one unit.
It was noted that this item will be scheduled for action in
January, at which time there will be opportunity for all
participants to present their positions.
35. Appointment at Salary in Excess of Stated Step, UNR
President Milam requested approval to increase the base sal-
ary of Dr. Douglas Leister to $30,736 for the 1977-78 con-
tract period, noting that Dr. Leister's original 1977-78
salary was established at $28,725. Dr. Leister is on as-
signment with the U. S. Department of Transportation, under
contract with UNR, with his salary being paid by that
agency.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
36. Removal of Architectural Barriers, UNR
President Milam reported that the Economic Development
Administration Office of Seattle, Washington, has informed
UNR that $99,500 has been granted for the removal of archi-
tectural barriers. Accordingly, bids are being prepared
for the following:
a) Elevator Installation, Thompson Student Services
b) Ramps at Clark Administration, Frandsen Humanities,
Palmer Engineering, and Walkway from Scrugham to Life
Sciences Building.
President Milam requested authority be granted to the Admin-
istration to award the bids for these two projects which
are expected to be bid in late November, in order that the
work may proceed as rapidly as possible. A report of the
bid awards will be included on the January agenda. Acting
Chancellor Baepler recommended approval.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Knudtsen, carried without dissent.
37. Completion of Juniper Hall Remodeling, UNR
President Milam reported that funds are now available for
completion of Juniper Hall remodeling to accommodate Student
Health Services. He recommended, and Acting Chancellor
Baepler concurred, that the State Public Works Board be re-
quested to proceed with the bids and that the Administration
be authorized to concur with the State Public Works Board in
the award of a construction contract in order that the work
may proceed as rapidly as possible. A report of the award
will be included on the January agenda.
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Knudtsen,
carried with Mr. Ross abstaining and Mr. James Buchanan
opposing.
38. Request for Interfund Loan, UNR
President Milam reported that the ASUN Publications Board
and the ASUN Senate have requested a loan of $9,140 from
the Parking Permit Fund in order to purchase a headliner-
composer for use by the three ASUN publications. The loan
will be repaid in three equal annual payments, plus 6%
interest on the remaining balance. Acting Chancellor
Baepler recommended approval.
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. John
Buchanan, carried without dissent.
39. Clarification of Action Taken at October Meeting
President Milam noted that it had been his intention in rec-
ommending the appointment of Dr. Thomas Scully as Dean of
the School of Medical Sciences, with which the Board had
concurred at the October meeting, that Dr. Scully's salary
be adjusted to $55,000 per year; however, this was not re-
flected in the minutes. It was agreed that this was the
understanding of the Board in approving the appointment.
40. New Business
Mrs. Knudtsen asked that some attention be given to the
hiring of faculty retired from other institutions on a
post-retirement basis. It was agreed that the University's
policy in this regard would need revision to conform to
whatever Federal legislation is eventually passed in the
area of compulsory retirement.
Mrs. Knudtsen assumed the Chair.
Discussion resumed on Item 24 - Negotiations for Commencement
Speakers
In response to a question from Mrs. Knudtsen concerning
whether the selection of Distinguished Nevadans and Honor-
ary Degree recipients could be handled in Executive Session,
Counsel stated that in his opinion such action was inappro-
priate for a closed session, noting that discussion concern-
ing the professional competence of nominees can be held in
closed session but action must be taken in public session.
He agreed, however, to request an opinion from the Attorney
General.
Dr. Lombardi moved that each President be authorized to
proceed with negotiations for a Commencement Speaker for
his Campus, and that the negotiations may include, for the
two Universities, the offer of an appropriate degree. Mo-
tion seconded by Mrs. Knudtsen, carried without dissent.
The Regular Action Agenda was completed and the Information
Agenda submitted. The Information Agenda contains the following
items and is on file in the Chancellor's Office:
(1) Report of Disciplinary Cases
(2) Report of Foreign Travel
(3) Board of Regents Special Projects Account
(4) Report of Personnel Appointments
The meeting adjourned at 4:25 P.M. and the Board reconvened as
the Higher Education Facilities Commission to consider revising
the State Plan for Title VI-A of the Higher Education Act of
1965.
Mrs. Bonnie M. Smotony
Secretary to the Board
11-18-1977