November 18-19, 1992
11-18-1992
Pages 1-36
BOARD OF REGENTS
UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM OF NEVADA
November 18-20, 1992
The Board of Regents met on November 18, 1992 at the System
Administration building in Reno, and on November 19-20, 1992 in
the Pine Auditorium, Jot Travis Student Union, University of
Nevada, Reno.
Members present: Mrs. Carolyn M. Sparks, Chairman
Mrs. Shelley Berkley
Dr. Jill Derby
Dr. James Eardley
Mr. Joseph M. Foley
Mrs. Dorothy S. Gallagher
Dr. Lonnie Hammargren
Mr. Daniel J. Klaich
Mrs. June F. Whitley
Others present: Chancellor Mark H Dawson
President Anthony Calabro, WNCC
President Joseph Crowley, UNR
President John Gwaltney, TMCC
President Robert Maxson, UNLV
President Paul Meacham, CCSN
President Ron Remington, NNCC
Vice President Dale Schulke, DRI
Mr. Donald Klasic, General Counsel
Mr. Ron Sparks, Vice Chancellor
Dr. John Richardson, Vice Chancellor
Ms. Mary Lou Moser, Secretary
Also present were Faculty Senate Chairmen Bill Baines (TMCC),
Carolyn Collins (CCSN), Diane Dietrich (Unit), Richard Egami
(DRI), Michon Mackedon (WNCC), Ed Nickel (NNCC), Ellen Pillard
(UNR), Robert Skaggs (UNLV), and Student Association Officers.
Chairman Carolyn Sparks called the meeting to order at 9:50 A.M.
Wednesday, November 18, 1992, with all Regents present.
1. Regents' Workshop
The Regents met in workshop session with Dr. Sanford Jaffee
and Dr. Linda Stamato of the Rutgers University Center for
Conflict Resolution. Both Dr. Jaffee and Dr. Stamato have
served on the governing board for Rutgers University. Dr.
Jaffee served as Chairman of the Budget and Finance Commit-
tee and Dr. Stamato served as Chairman of the Board, and
were, therefore, very familiar with the problems and con-
cerns facing a board of higher education. The workshop
consisted of short lectures and discussions on how to re-
solve conflicts whether on a board level or on a personal
basis. The focus was on communications skills, concepts
and strategies. They stressed that how a problem is dealt
with makes the difference in the outcome.
The causes of conflict and the various ways in which they
could be handled were discussed. Role playing was a part
of the exercise, with the various solutions to the problem
examined. One exercise was written to show adversarial
bargaining views. Interest-based negotiation and collabo-
rative problem solving was discussed, featuring,
1) interests, not positions
2) separation of people from the problems
3) generating options
4) using objective criteria
5) discovering the best alternative to a negotiated
agreement
6) pressure relationships
General negotiation techniques were given through role
playing:
1) ask questions, seek information
2) test for understanding (recapitulate)
3) provide reasons to substantiate statements and
positions
4) label or preface with constructive phrases
One should avoid making irritating remarks, defend or at-
tack, or show aggressive behavior during negotiations.
When negotiating with a reluctant or difficult person, the
following should be observed:
make serious contact
communicate
don't over-react
build trust
reframe problem
look for unmet interest
make it hard to say, "No"
deal with both threats and promises
keep a way out open
watch out for the bias factor
one should also use the "I" sentence, not "we" ... "how
I see it ...", etc. This is much less threatening.
The workshop session recessed at 5:30 P.M. and reconvened in open
session at 8:20 A.M. Thursday, November 19, 1992 with all Regents
present except Regent Hammargren.
2. Approved Consent Agenda
Approved the Consent Agenda (identified as Ref. A, filed
with the permanent minutes), containing the following:
(1) Approved the minutes of the regular meeting held
October 8-9, 1992.
(2) Approved the gifts, grants and contracts, listed in
Ref. C-1, filed with the permanent minutes.
(3) Approved an extension of a leave of absence from UNR
for Terry Woodin, who is serving as Program Director
for a division of the National Science Foundation.
The original leave granted was April 1, 1992 through
March 31, 1993. She has requested an extension
through August 30, 1933. This extension is for leave
without pay.
(4) Approved the following appointment to the School of
Medicine Advisory Board:
William Stephen, Las Vegas
(5) Approved the following appointments to the College of
Education Advisory Board at UNR:
Barbara Hug, Reno
Mary Lombardo, Reno
Alma Westergard, Reno
In addition, deleted members Gino Del Carlo and
Bob Jones.
(6) Approved the following appointments to the Lied
Institute for Real Estate Studies Advisory Committee
at UNLV:
Sherryl Andrus Glen Barton
Keith W. Basset Joan Buchanan
Mike Clauretie F. M. Corrigan
Patrick Egger Gary Gardner
Kathy Hilty James Hobby
Robert Kuhl Lynn Luman
Michael S. Mack Debra March
Mitchell E. Mize Brad Nelson
Michael "Nick" Niarchos Norval F. Pohl
Basil Raffa Shirley Rappaport
George Rapson Patsy Redmond
Ronn Reiss John Restrepo
Christina Rouse Marv Rubin
Larry Singer Florence Skurski
Ricky Sobers Leonard Steinberg
Irene Vogel Jim Wade
James Whitworth Nikki Wilcox
Jack Woodcock Judy Woodyard
Sally Young
(7) Approved the following appointments to the Management
Information Systems (MIS) Business Community Advisory
Council at UNLV:
John Haynal Steve Chapin
Ron Jones Ron Quenzler
James J. Ratigan Randy Ranck
Joy Ray Paul Padilla
Bill Newman Wm. (Bill) Robinson
Van Weddle
(8) Approved the following appointments to the Department
of Public Administration Advisory Committee at UNLV:
Dolores Brosnan William Curran
James Devlin Phillip E. Lowry
Nikolas Mastrangello Patricia Mulroy
William Noonan Donald L. Shalmy
Jon Sjoberg James Spinello
Carolyn Usher Steve Waugh
Janet Weiss
(9) Approved the following appointments to the Institute
for Risk Management Advisory Committee at UNLV:
T. C. Buckman Roger Burnley
Becky Counts Don Hardigree
John Hartman Patty Hutchinson
Warren Isom Allen Kaercher
Thomas Kerestesi Lou La Porta
Bruce Layne Rod Leavitt
Pamela Mackay Robert A. Mayer
Barbara Melioris Jim Neschke
Jim Pettis Jimmy Pettyjohn
Norval F. Pohl Jon Porter
Rick Pyatt Vern Ratzlaff
Jeannie Robbins Liz Roble
Nanc Robinson Richard C. Schmalz
Larry Schmitt Jim Silvestri
Ken Sparks Allen Vogel
(10) Approved authorization to use up to $100,000 of
General Improvement Account Funds at UNLV to address
needs related to the Americans with Disabilities Act
and to student advising.
(11) Approved the following Self-Supporting Budget for
Arts and Science Oral History Program at UNR:
1992-93
Budget
Estimate
Resources:
Opening Account Balance $ 0
Revenue: Foundation 31,500
Total Source of Funds $31,500
Expenditures:
Professional Salaries $11,066
Fringe Benefits 3,773
Operating 1,661
Travel 5,000
Equipment 10,000
Total Expenditures $31,500
Ending Balance 0
Total Use of Funds $31,500
(12) Approved the following interlocal agreements:
A. UCCSN Board of Regents/UNR and the Nevada Depart-
ment of Wildlife (Interlocal Contract)
Effective Date: Date approved by Board of Regents
to June 30, 1993
Amount : None
Purpose : Department of Wildlife to provide
a 4-wheel vehicle to UNR as par-
tial support for mountain quail
research project.
B. UCCSN Board of Regents/UNR and the Division of
Mental Hygiene and Mental Retardation/Sierra
Developmental Center (Interlocal Contract)
Effective Date: Date approved by Board of Regents
to June 30, 1993
Amount : $4125 maximum to UNR
Purpose : UNR's Department of Psychology
to provide one or more psycho-
logical doctoral candidate stu-
dents to the Sierra Development
Center to perform appropriate
psychological services.
C. UCCSN Board of Regents/UNR and Department of
Human Resources/Bureau of Services for Child
Care (Interlocal Contract)
Effective Date: Date approved by Board of Regents
to June 30, 1993
Amount : $9767 to UNR
Purpose : UNR to provide child care train-
ing to Bureau of Services for
Child Care.
D. UCCSN Board of Regents/UNR and the Nevada Depart-
ment of Conservation and Natural Resources/
Division of Environmental Protection (Interlocal
Contract)
Effective Date: Date approved by Board of Regents
to September 30, 1993
Amount : $25,000 to UNR
Purpose : Small Business Assistance Program
for Fiscal Year 1992-93.
E. UCCSN Board of Regents/UNR and the Nevada Depart-
ment of Conservation and Natural Resources/Bureau
of Chemical Hazards Management (Interlocal Con-
tract)
Effective Date: Date approved by Board of Regents
to June 30, 1993
Amount : $6210 to UNR
Purpose : Geodemographic Analysis of Poten-
tial Superfund Sites.
F. UCCSN Board of Regents/UNR and the City of Reno
(Water Rights Deed)
Effective Date: Date approved by Board of Regents
Amount : $10 to Board
Purpose : Transfer of 27.05 acre feet of
water for water rights for UNR
Residence Hall - Project #90-PP-
30.
G. UCCSN Board of Regents/School of Medicine and the
Department of Human Resources/Division of Mental
Hygiene and Mental Retardation (Interlocal Con-
tract)
Effective Date: Date approved by Board of Regents
until revoked
Amount : None
Purpose : Placement of medical student at
Southern Nevada Adult Mental
Services to provide psychiatric
services to client patients of
SNAMHS, Medical School to serve
as academic coordinator and
clinical supervisor of medical
students, and SNAMHS to provide
experience and training to medi-
cal students.
H. UCCSN Board of Regents/TMCC and the Department of
Motor Vehicles & Public Safety (Interlocal Con-
tract)
Effective Date: Date approved by Board of Regents
to January 29, 1993
Amount : $5254 to TMCC
Purpose : Spanish translation of Nevada
Driving Handbook.
I. UCCSN Board of Regents/CCSN and the Department of
Human Resources/Division of Mental Hygiene and
Mental Retardation (Interlocal Contract)
Effective Date: Date approved by Board of Regents
to June 30, 1993
Amount : $22,775 to CCSN
Purpose : Course for mental health tech-
nicians.
J. UCCSN Board of Regents/CCSN and the Nevada State
Occupational Information Coordinating Committee
(Interlocal Contract)
Effective Date: Date approved by Board of Regents
to June 30, 1993
Amount : $2000 to SOICC
Purpose : Nevada Career Information System.
Mrs. Gallagher moved adoption of the Consent Agenda and
approval of the prepared agenda with the authority to
change the order of items as specified throughout the
meeting. Dr. Eardley seconded. Motion carried.
3. Chairman's Report
Chairman Sparks reported that the recent Association of
Community College Trustees (ACCT) Conference was well at-
tended by representatives from UCCSN - Regents Derby and
Sparks, Presidents Calabro and Meacham, TMCC Vice President
John Scally, and UCCSN Director of Community College Issues
Doug Burris. She highly recommended that members of the
Board of Regents attend future conferences of ACCT.
Chairman Sparks submitted the following resolution in honor
of Valerie Pida, UNLV student:
RESOLUTION #92-11
WHEREAS, Valerie Pida was a fighter never giving up
hope that she could win the long, long battle with
Hodgkins disease she had acquired as a child; and
WHEREAS, Valerie was an inspiration to her fellow
students at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas for
her courage and tenacity to continue cheerleading
duties, and to teach cheerleading to other young
people up until entering the hospital on November 2
to undergo a series of experimental treatments; and
WHEREAS, Valerie became a symbol of courage for many
Americans when thrust into the national limelight when,
as a cheerleader with the Runnin' Rebels during the
Final Four in 1987, an announcer told his television
audience of the spunky, upbeat, always smiling cheer-
leader who had postponed a much-needed bone marrow
transplant to be with her teammates and fellow cheer-
leaders; and
WHEREAS, this sunny, caring, young woman succumbed to
cancer on November 11, 1992; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, the University and Community College System
of Nevada Board of Regents extends to her parents,
Robert and Ayako, brothers John and Michael, and sister
Theresa, their heartfelt sorrow on their loss, and
express the pride and inspriration their daughter
Valerie has given to us all.
Mr. Klaich moved to consider the above resolution honoring
Valerie Pida as an emergency item. Dr. Derby seconded.
Motion carried.
Mr. Foley moved approval of the above resolution honoring
Valerie Pida. Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Motion carried.
4. Chancellor's Report
Chancellor Dawson extended an open invitation to everyone
to attend the 8th Annual Winter Book Festival sponsored by
the University Press this evening, 5:00 - 8:00 P.M. at
Harrah's Convention Center. Authors will showcase their
works and sign autographs.
5. Approved UCCSN 1993-97 Legislative Planning Report and
UCCSN Mission Statement
Approved the University and Community College System Plan-
ning Report: 1993-97 which focuses on the development of
the Strategic Directions adopted by the Board, UCCSN budget
priorities and anticipated programmatic trends at the
Campuses, and the UCCSN Mission Statement, as contained in
Ref. D, filed in the Regents' Office.
In regard to the 1993-97 Legislative Planning Report, NRS
396.505 calls for the Board to prepare a comprehensive
System plan to be submitted to the Legislature on a bien-
nial basis.
In conjunction with enhanced planning efforts within the
System, mission statements for each of the 7 UCCSN insti-
tutions have recently been approved by the Board. The
Mission Statement for the University and Community College
System of Nevada focuses on the objectives of the Board
in providing higher education services to Nevada's citizens.
Vice Chancellor John Richardson extended his thanks to the
Campuses, Director of Institutional Research Karen Stein-
berg, Senior Research Analyst Sunny Minedew, Research
Analyst Tamela Gorden, and Secretary Debbie Sage for their
efforts in completing this task. He believes the document
is a positive story about UCCSN that should be told to the
people of Nevada. The document emphasizes long-range
planning, strategic directions and future directions for
UCCSN.
Mrs. Whitley moved approval of the 1993-97 Legislative
Planning Report and the UCCSN Mission Statement. Mr. Klaich
seconded.
The document will be finalized, published and distributed
in January to the Legislature.
Mrs. Berkley stated that this document should be referred
to when speaking with Legislators and they should be en-
couraged to read the document. This is very important for
the members of the Board to impart this knowledge to the
Legislators.
Several of the Regents congratulated the Chancellor's staff
on preparing such an excellent report.
A discussion was held regarding UCCSN's involvement in
Nevada's economic development, and each of the Presidents
responded that their respective institutions were address-
ing the issues and have made several changes to their
curriculum. Mrs. Gallagher emphasized the importance of
UCCSN's involvement in the State's economic development
efforts.
Mr. Foley requested that the 1993-97 Legislative Planning
Report be sent to the economic development groups through-
out the State. UCCSN is in great need to fully publicize
higher education to the citizens of the State of Nevada.
He commended the staff for their efforts in producing the
excellent document.
Motion carried.
6. Information Only: Budget Update
Vice Chancellor Sparks presented an update on the Biennial
Budget Request. He distributed a handout that contained
the FY 1994 Base Budget Request and information on the State
of Nevada's General Fund, which is filed in the Regents'
Office.
Vice Chancellor Sparks reviewed the FY 1994 Base Budget
Request, as follows:
Excluding the new Business Tax and other revenue en-
hancements approved by the 1991 Legislature, Nevada's
general fund revenue collections in fiscal 1992 re-
mained about the same as fiscal 1991.
State general fund revenues this fiscal year (1993)
are expected to increase by about 3% over fiscal 1992.
If UCCSN continues to receive about 20% of the total
State general fund revenues, a 5% increase in general
fund revenues for FY 1994 would produce about $12.3
million in new general funds for UCCSN; a 7.5% in-
crease in new general fund revenues would be $17 mil-
lion; and a 10% increase in new general fund revenues
would be $21.8 million.
The Base Budget Request for fiscal 1994 for UCCSN calls
for a general fund revenue increase of approximately
$51.9 million or 28%, which has been adjusted for fee
increases approved by the Board of Regents in October,
1992.
The UCCSN 1994 Base Budget Request included the follow-
ing increases:
Restore the FY 1993 Budget Cut $21.9 million
Projected Enrollment Growth 8.6 million
Operation of New Facilities 3.0 million
Professional Merit Pool 2.6 million
Support Service Formulas 10.6 million
Increase Grants-in-Aid 1.3 million
All Other (Inflation, Federal Mandates,
etc.) 3.9 million
Total $51.9 million
As indicated above, a 10% general fund increase pro-
duces about $21.8 million in additional revenue for
UCCSN, which is just about enough to restore the FY
1993 budget cut but not enough to fund the other re-
quests.
Vice Chancellor Sparks indicated that UCCSN receives approx-
imately 20% of the State General Fund. In order for UCCSN
to secure its revenue sources at 20%, either an increase in
State revenues of about 10% is needed, or UCCSN could obtain
a greater share of the State's resources (about 21% rather
than 20%), then the budget cuts could be restored. He felt
that would be very unlikely, in light of the current State
Distributive School Fund and the State's Medicaid program,
which are also finding it difficult to maintain an appro-
priate budget.
Upon questioning, Vice Chancellor Sparks stated that the
Governor has sponsored a Statewide government reorganization
study, and if all the recommendations are adopted, it could
reduce budgets in some areas, however it would cause a re-
allocation of funds throughout the State.
Vice Chancellor Sparks indicated that the State budget
process is being reviewed and is changing to a base budget
system, such as UCCSN's budgeting process. He is prepared
to suggest to the State Budget Office a new guide be used
to allow fair treatment for each of UCCSN's institutions
that would recognize the differences between the institu-
tions.
Mr. Klaich felt that UCCSN has a strong case based on the
recent budget reductions and increased enrollments and
UCCSN should have an opportunity to restore the budget.
UCCSN must be able to lobby differently than in the past.
Upon questioning about the K-12 budget, Vice Chancellor
Sparks responded that he is hopeful the upcoming legisla-
tive session would determine to reduce the K-12 budget by
$15 million as requested by the Governor, because if it is
not reduced, there could be a $32 million shortfall.
Dr. Eardley reminded the members of the Board that this is
the first time UCCSN has not requested salary increases in
its Base Budget Request. President Crowley stated that was
true, but UCCSN did request an increase if other State
employees received a salary increase. President Maxson
stated that salaries are a high priority and that UCCSN
needs flexibility in the base budget and at the institu-
tional level. The leaner the budget, the more flexibility
is needed.
Mr. Klaich stated that the Board should remember that stu-
dents are being affected also with increased enrollments;
fewer classes, therefore longer time in order to graduate.
Salaries are important, but reducing faculty and courses
is certainly not the answer. UCCSN must keep on track.
President Meacham stated that faculty have been greatly
impacted by taking on more workload without any reward.
He did not think this should continue. President Maxson
agreed and stated that it is easier to ask faculty to
increase their workload with an additional salary.
Mrs. Gallagher stated that it is time UCCSN refocus on
limited budget resources. UCCSN should not sacrifice
quality education, but may need to delete whole programs
or Departments. Mrs. Berkley stated that UCCSN should
concentrate on what is most useful in the future. This
will not be an easy process. Mr. Foley suggested that the
whole System be reviewed for its educational process.
President Crowley cautioned the Regents in deleting whole
programs or Departments. In lean years, it is vital to
become more creative in allocating funds.
Chairman Sparks stated that Nevada is one of the few states
that does not receive local funding for its Community Col-
leges, and suggested that this be an option to evaluate
for the future.
7. Information Only: Differential Tuition Programs
Director of Institutional Research Karen Steinberg presented
information about current programs within the UCCSN which
provide out-of-state students with differential tuition
rates; the information is filed in the Regents' Office.
These programs provide student rates less than the normal
out-of-state tuition. She stated, for the record, that the
information presented serves as preliminary information for
future discussions. She highlighted the information which
was divided into two basic sections: Out-of-State Programs
and In-State Programs.
Mr. Klaich felt that since CBS televised a segment regard-
ing the dismantling of higher education in California, and
indicating that California students would be taking advan-
tage of our institutions, the Governor and Legislators
would be addressing this issue during the upcoming session.
UCCSN should review all of its policies in this area. The
Chancellor's staff will review the policies and data, and
report back to the Board.
Dr. Hammargren entered the meeting.
8. Approved Fall 1992 Enrollment Report
The official Fall 1992 enrollment report was presented by
Ms. Karen Steinberg, Director of Institutional Research.
Campus and System data and information concerning enrollment
by gender, race-ethnic designation and full-time/part-time
status was highlighted, as contained in Ref. E, filed in
the Regents' Office.
Ms. Steinberg extended her appreciation to Ms. Tamela
Gorden, UCCSN Research Analyst, for her assistance.
The report indicated that UCCSN currently enrolls a total
of 65,900 State supported students, an increase of 4.5%
from Fall 1991 and an increase of nearly 60% from the Fall
of 1983. The System is serving 36,036 full-time equivalent
(FTE) students, an increase of 5.2% from Fall 1991 and an
increase of 65.3% from the Fall of 1983. State funding for
the UCCSN is based on FTE enrollment. In addition to State
supported students, UCCSN Campuses enroll students in non-
State supported programs such as continuing education, cor-
respondence courses, community services, and contract edu-
cation programs. The Community Colleges reported an addi-
tional 10,891 students in self-supported programs. The
two Universities estimate that they serve approximately
8,000 students for the same time period.
This is the 8th consecutive year that UCCSN has reported
growth in student enrollment. Following slight declines
in headcount and FTE enrollments in 1983 and 1984, enroll-
ments have continued to increase Systemwide.
Systemwide State supported Fall headcount has grown nearly
60% from 1983 to 1992. In 10 years, enrollment has grown
from 41,259 students to 65,900 students, an increase of
over 24,600 students. Total enrollment in the 4 Community
Colleges has increased 68% from 20,690 students in 1983 to
34,702 in 1992. The 14,013 student increase at the Com-
munity Colleges from 1983 to 1992 accounts for 57% of the
total System headcount enrollment growth over this period.
Systemwide Fall FTE enrollment has grown 65.3% from 1983
to 1992, a larger growth rate than headcount enrollment
over the same period. From 1984 to 1986 FTE enrollment
generally grew at about 1/2 the rate of headcount enroll-
ment. However, in more recent years, 1987 to 1992, the
growth in FTE enrollment (47%) has exceeded the growth
in headcount enrollment (31%). Over the 10-year period
1983 to 1992, Systemwide FTE enrollment has grown from
21,803 to 36,036, in increase of 14,233 FTE students.
Total FTE enrollment in the two Universities has increased
54.0% from 14,385 to 22,156 in 1992. This increase of
7,771 students accounts for 55% of the total System FTE
enrollment growth from 1983 to 1992. FTE enrollment in
the four Community Colleges increased 6,462 FTE students
from 7,418 in 1983 to 13,880 in 1992, a growth rate of
87.1%.
The majority of UCCSN students attend on a part-time basis.
33% of 1992 students attend UCCSN Campuses full-time, a
slight increase over the proportion of students who attend-
ed full-time in 1991 (32%). 86% of Community College stu-
dents attend part-time. 55% of students attending UCCSN
Campuses are women, 75.1% are white, 17.3% are minority
students, 2.2% are nonresident alien, and 5.4% are of un-
known status for Fall 1992.
Systemwide 29.4% of students are between 18 and 21 years of
age; 21.4% are 22 to 29 years of age; 21.2% are 30 to 39
years of age; and 11.5% of students in 1991 are between 40
and 49 years of age; 5.2% are over 50 years of age; 1.2%
are under 18 years of age.
Dr. Eardley moved approval of the Fall 1992 Enrollment
Report. Dr. Derby seconded. Motion carried.
9. Approved Distribution of Tuition Increases
The Presidents requested approval to distribute tuition in-
creases as follows: 25% outside the budget and 75% within
the budget. Non-resident tuition would be totally distrib-
uted wihin the budget. This distribution is consistent with
the decision of the 1991 Legislature for the 1992-93 fee
increase.
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval of the above distribution of
tuition increases with an amendment to change the wording
from "outside the budget" to "non-State supported budget".
Mrs. Whitley seconded.
Upon questioning, Vice Chancellor Sparks explained that the
Board of Regents recently approved, beginning Fall 1993, an
amount equal to 50% of all tuition and fee increases dedi-
cated to the State budget will be earmarked for student
financial assistance for improving access to higher educa-
tion. This 50% will be allocated from the 75% within the
budget. In addition, he explained that the 25% allocated
for non-State supported budget will be used for student
related activities, such as computer laboratories, counsel-
ing, scholarships, student government, etc.
Motion carried.
10. Approved Scholarship, Families of Deceased Thunderbird
Pilots
During the Summer, two of the Thunderbird Pilots, Maj. Bruce
Natardus and Lt. Col. Wendell Johnson, stationed at Nellis
Air Force Base were killed in a plane crash while on active
duty. Regent Whitley requested approval of this waiver of
tuition and/or registration fees for the immediate families.
Each pilot left a wife and two small children, a boy and a
girl.
Mrs. Whitley moved approval of a waiver of tuition and/or
registration fees for families of deceased Thunderbird
Pilots from Nellis Air Force Base. Dr. Eardley seconded.
Dr. Derby questioned if this was going to be setting a
precedent for similar programs for others in the military.
It was explained that Nevada is the home State of the
Thunderbird Pilots and it is extended to them as a courtesy.
Motion carried.
Dr. Eardley left the meeting.
11. Approved Amendments, Regents' Bylaws
The number of members of the Board of Regents of the Uni-
versity and Community College System will increase in
January, 1993 from 9 members to 11 members of the Board.
As a result of this increase in numbers, various amend-
ments to the Board of Regents' Bylaws pertaining to the
number of members necessary to make up a quorum, take
action, call meetings or place matters on agendas will be
necessary.
Approved amendments to the Regents' Bylaws, effective
January 1, 1993, as contained in Ref. F, filed with the
permanent minutes. The first reading of the proposed amend-
ments was held at the October 8-9, 1992 Board of Regents'
meeting.
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval of the amendments to the
Regents' Bylaws regarding the increase of membership to
the Board of Regents to 11 members. Mrs. Whitley seconded.
Motion carried.
12. Approved Resolution: Employee Health Care Insurance
Chancellor Dawson requested consideration of resolutions
received from the System Presidents and Faculty Senates
concerning the recently announced increases in employee
health care costs and decreases in health care benefits,
and the manner in which this matter has been handled.
Ref. G, filed in the Regents' Office, contains those
resolutions.
Extensive testimony from various speakers was heard by the
Board of Regents, urging the Board to take immediate action
against the process and to examine the implications that
the new employee health care insurance would have on the
employees of the State of Nevada.
The open meeting recessed at 11:45 A.M. and reconvened at 1:40
P.M. Thursday, November 19, 1992 with all Regents present ex-
cept Regent Foley.
12. Approved Resolution: Employee Health Care Insurance
(continued)
Testimony continued on the employee health care insurance
issue. During the discussions, it was suggested that
UCCSN break away from the State Employee Health Care In-
surance. Mrs. Gallagher stated that she serves on the
Board of Directors for Blue Cross/Blue Shield and that the
State's benefit program is remarkable. She requested that
the Chancellor review other insurance programs and report
back to the Board.
Mr. Foley returned to the meeting.
Dr. Hammargren moved to accept the President's resolution
with a request for additioning funding from the Legislature
and that the Board of Regents and institutions share the
cost of a benefits position in the Chancellor's Office.
Mrs. Whitley seconded.
Discussion continued and it was determined that Regents'
Special Projects Fund would not be used to implement a new
position to address benefits. Dr. Derby requested that the
portion of the motion regarding the Board of Regents and
institutions sharing the cost of a benefits position be
removed.
Dr. Hammargren withdrew the motion. Mrs. Whitley agreed.
Dr. Hammargren moved that the Chancellor's staff prepare a
resolution on behalf of the Board of Regents that includes
the recommendations contained in the joint resolution. Mr.
Klaich seconded. Mr. Foley opposed. Motion carried.
It was requested that General Counsel Klasic compose a
resolution which would reflect the issues brought before
the Board regarding the employee health care insurance.
Discussion continued after item 23.
The open meeting recessed at 3:00 P.M. to move into the Research
Affairs Committee meeting and reconvened at 3:15 P.M. Thursday,
November 19, 1992, with all Regents present.
13. Report of the Research Affairs Committee
A report of the Research Affairs Committee meeting, held
November 19, 1992, was made by Regent Lonnie Hammargren,
Chairman.
(1) DOE/EPSCoR Traineeship Awards - Dr. David Mc Nelis,
Chairman of the UCCSN Research Council, related that
there will be Traineeships available from DOE/EPSCoR
in the Spring. These awards will be for $18,000 each.
(2) Nevada Regents' Research and Creative Activity Awards
- Dr. Mc Nelis announced that nominations for the
Nevada Regents' Research and Creative Activity awards
are now due in the Chancellor's Office. The Research
Council will appoint committees to review applications
and make recommendations at the February meeting. Dr.
Hammargren stated the Research Council may not be able
to raise enough funds for the monetary portion of
these awards, although the medals will be ready by
May when the awards are presented.
(3) Appointment of Chairman, EPSCoR - Dr. Mc Nelis related
that Dr. Arthur Anderson has resigned as Chairman of
Nevada's EPSCoR committee and that Mrs. Sandy Miller
has accepted the Chairmanship. The Committee acknow-
ledged the outstanding leadership of Dr. Anderson.
Dr. Mc Nelis explained that Nevada's Congressional
delegation had been of great assistance in obtaining
$60 million for grants for the EPSCoR states, and
that Nevada was presenting a proposal for $15 million
over a 5-year period. However, this would require a
$1.5 million match for each of those 5 years.
(4) Update of Search for Director, EPSCoR - Dr. Mc Nelis
reported that the Committee had narrowed the candi-
dates down to 4 finalists for the position of EPSCoR
Director. He stated that Nevada had received $100,000
from NSF for the first year salary for the Director.
Mr. Klaich reminded the Committee that funding for
this position is in Priority 3, and at this time it
does not appear that UCCSN will be funded for those
items.
Mrs. Berkley stated there would be no lobbying for
anything other than funding of the Base Budget at the
Legislature. Dr. Mc Nelis related the Research Council
might be able to raise funds for this position. He
added that there has been a 15% per year growth in
research in the State, and this position is sorely
needed.
(5) State Office of Science, Engineering and Technology -
Dr. Mc Nelis reported that Nevada is the only state
now to have a State Office of Science, Engineering
and Technology. The Research Council is working with
NISET to have a bill introduced in the Legislature to
create the position, even without funding.
Dr. Hammargren left the meeting.
The open meeting recessed at 3:16 P.M. to move into Foundation
meetings and reconvened at 3:45 P.M. Thursday, November 19, 1992,
with all Regents present except Regent Hammargren.
14. Approved Naming of Building, UNLV
Approved the naming of the new Physics building at UNLV the
Robert L. Bigelow Physics building.
Mrs. Whitley moved approval of the naming of the new Physics
building at UNLV the Robert L. Bigelow Physics building.
Dr. Derby seconded. Motion carried.
15. Approved Report and Recommendations of the Audit Committee
A report and recommendations of the Audit Committee meeting
held November 4, 1992 were made by Regent Dorothy Gallagher,
Chairman.
Chairman Gallagher explained that all State Government is
being called upon for greater accountability, and urged
that procedure manuals and policy manuals must be in place
for all areas of UCCSN. Of particular concern at this time
are procedures of the scholarship funds. Mr. John Love,
Acting Director of Internal Audit, explained that a number
of Departments reporting at this meeting have never before
been audited. As those audits progressed, these Depart-
ments have cooperated fully and policy and procedure manu-
als are either underway or have been completed.
(1) Acting Director of Internal Audit John Love presented
the audit of the UNLV English as a Second Language,
July 1, 1991 through June 30, 1992. The audit report
is filed in the Regents' Office.
(2) Acting Director of Internal Audit John Love presented
the audit of the UNLV Center for Public Data Research
July 1, 1991 through June 30, 1992. The report is
filed in the Regents' Office.
(3) Acting Director of Internal Audit John Love presented
the audit of the UNLV Center for Survey Research,
July 1, 1991 through June 30, 1992. The audit report
is filed in the Regents' Office.
(4) Acting Director of Internal Audit John Love presented
the audit of the UNLV Payroll Department, July 1, 1990
through March 31, 1992. The report is filed in the
Regents' Office.
Mr. Love explained these were basically clearing
accounts. Vice President Harry Neel stated that
these accounts would now be reconciled quarterly.
(5) Acting Director of Internal Audit John Love presented
the audit of the UNLV Scholarships, July 1, 1990
through December 31, 1991. The report is filed in
the Regents' Office.
Mr. Love explained that under the new CUFS system,
any overages will be rejected, so that the large
deficit discovered in this audit can no longer occur.
The minutes of the selection committees will now re-
flect documentation and reasons for the award selec-
tions. Mrs. Gallagher stressed that particular care
must be taken with these funds to ensure they are
being distributed as the donor wishes. Vice President
Neel assured the Committee that the controls are now
in place in the CUFS system.
(6) Acting Director of Internal Audit John Love presented
the audit of the UNLV Copy Machine Activity, January
1, 1991 through December 31, 1991. The report is on
file in the Regents' Office.
(7) Acting Director of Internal Audit John Love presented
the audit of the CCSN Physical Plant, July 1, 1991
through June 30, 1992. The report is on file in the
Regents' Office.
(8) Acting Director of Internal Audit John Love presented
the audit of the CCSN Child Development Laboratory,
July 1, 1991 through June 30, 1992. The report is on
file in the Regents' Office.
(9) Information Only: Acting Director of Internal Audit
John Love presented the follow-up report of the UNLV
Residential Life, July 1, 1990 through December 31,
1991. The report is on file in the Regents' Office.
Mr. Love stated that deposits now are made daily.
(10) Information Only: Acting Director of Internal Audit
John Love presented the follow-up report of the TMCC
Associated Students of Truckee Meadows Community
College, July 1, 1990 through June 30, 1991. The
report is on file in the Regents' Office. Controls
are now in place to train the students as they assume
offices, and a Treasurer's report is made at each
meeting of the Association.
(11) Information Only: Acting Director of Internal Audit
John Love presented the follow-up report of the CCSN
Copy Machine Activity, January 1, 1991 through
December 31, 1991. The report is on file in the
Regents' Office.
(12) Information Only: Acting Director of Internal Audit
John Love presented the follow-up report of the CCSN
Scholarship Program, July 1, 1990 through December 31,
1991. The report is on file in the Regents' Office.
Mr. Love reported that the procedure manual is now in
place.
(13) Information Only: Acting Director of Internal Audit
John Love presented the follow-up report of the WNCC
United Student Association, July 1, 1990 through
October 31, 1991. The report is on file in the
Regents' Office.
(14) Information Only: Acting Director of Internal Audit
John Love presented the follow-up report of the NNCC
Child Care Center, July 1, 1990 through December 31,
1991. The report is on file in the Regents' Office.
Mr. Love reported that the Center is now filling out
the 1099's for volunteers working for payment of
tuition for the children.
(15) Information Only: Acting Director of Internal Audit
John Love presented the follow-up report of the NNCC
Associated Students of Northern Nevada Community
College, July 1, 1990 through December 31, 1991.
The report is on file in the Regents' Office.
(16) Information Only: Acting Director of Internal Audit
John Love presented the follow-up report of the UNR
JTU Activities Office, July 1, 1989 through December
31, 1990. The report is on file in the Regents'
Office.
Mr. Love stated that the procedures manual is now in
place, there has been a change of personnel, and the
Controller's Office is overseeing these operations.
Mrs. Gallagher asked that a follow-up be made within
four months.
Chairman Gallagher commended Acting Director of Internal
Audit John Love and staff for their work.
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval of the report and recommenda-
tions of the Audit Committee. Mrs. Whitley seconded.
Motion carried.
The open meeting recessed at 3:50 P.M. to move into the Academic
Affairs Committee meeting and reconvened at 4:06 P.M. Thursday,
November 19, 1992, with all Regents present except Regent
Hammargren.
16. Approved Report and Recommendations of the Academic Affairs
Committee
A report and recommendations of the Academic Affairs Commit-
tee meeting, held November 19, 1992, were made by Regent
Jill Derby, Chairman.
(1) Approved a change in the degree title of an existing
program from the Ph. D. in Environmental Biology to
a Ph. D. in Biological Sciences at UNLV, as contained
in Ref. AA-1, filed in the Regents' Office.
This program was established in 1986 as the first
Ph. D. degree offered by UNLV. As the program has
grown, there has been increased student demand to con-
centrate in areas beyond environmental biology. As
well, faculty with expertise in other areas of the
biological sciences have joined the program, and can
provide education in additional fields. No changes
in curriculum or additional resources are required.
(2) New Business - Chairman Derby reported on the ACCT
Conference she had recently attended. The discus-
sions centered around the emerging change in the role
of trustees from the traditional role to one of vision
with the Board becoming more involved in planning.
One group had set goals similar to UCCSN's Strategic
Directions and is now measuring activity by key
performance indicators. That Board highlights one
of the directions at each meeting.
Mr. Klaich asked what was being done to promote under-
graduate education on the Campuses. Vice Chancellor
Richardson replied that will be reported to the Board
as the Campuses present their academic master plans.
Mr. Klaich moved approval of the report and recommendations
of the Academic Affairs Committee. Mrs. Berkley seconded.
Motion carried.
The open meeting recessed at 4:07 P.M. to move into the Legisla-
tive Liaison Committee meeting and reconvened at 5:05 P.M.
Thursday, November 19, 1992, with all Regents present except
Regents Foley and Hammargren.
17. Approved Report and Recommendations of the Legislative
Liaison Committee
A report and recommendations of the Legislative Liaison
Committee meetings, held October 20 and November 19, 1992
were made by Regent Shelley Berkley, Chairman.
October 20, 1992
(1) Information Only: Legislative Planning - Vice Chan-
cellor Ron Sparks gave an update of current State
revenues, concentrating on the projected income for
the first year of the biennium 1993-95. He related
that the State for FY 1992 probably collected less
revenue than the previous year when comparing the
same sources. However, in the last session the busi-
ness tax and other new revenues were added. The State
is now projecting a 3% growth for FY 1993. He reminded
the Committee that the Governor left $17 million to be
cut from the current appropriations by the Legislature
when it meets in January, 1993, which the Legislature
probably will do if the 3% growth is met. He related
that the System Presidents have set aside funds for
these cuts.
The UCCSN has in the past received 20% of the State
revenue. Based on that 20%, if there is a 5% growth
in revenues next year, there would be $9 million in
new dollars for higher education. A 7.5% growth
would produce $13.9 million, and a 10% growth would
produce $18.6 million for UCCSN. The UCCSN Base
Budget Request calls for an increase in State funds
of $53 million. With these projections of growth
in State funds, it is obvious there will not be enough
new revenue to fund this request.
Vice Chancellor Sparks reminded the Committee that the
Board's highest priority is the funding of the Base
Budget for the System.
Vice Chancellor Sparks reviewed the components of the
Base Budget:
$22.0 million to restore current year budget cuts
$12.1 million to fund projected growth
$3 million to support new facilities coming on line
$2.6 million for the current merit pool of 2%
$1 million for new rental space for CCSN and TMCC
to handle growth
Vice Chancellor Sparks stated that the above items
alone would require a 10% growth in revenues but only
after the budget cuts are restored. On top of the Base
Budget, the UCCSN has a request of $75.7 million in
priorities and over $100 million in Capital Improvement
requests. He added that it was highly unlikely UCCSN
would receive more than 20% of the State revenues.
Dr. Eardley asked that this information be put into
chart form in order that everyone will be discussing
the same elements.
Dr. Ashok Dhingra, Vice President for Finance at UNR,
stressed that the support functions in the budget are
equally important and have always been supported by
the Board. He cautioned that there may come a time
during the session when these will need to be priori-
tized and stated his concern that the Board be allow-
ed to do this, rather than having the Legislature or
Governor's Office dictate. He also reiterated that
the $53 million in new monies in the UCCSN request
does not include salaries, and if there are no funds
for raises that will mean 3 years without salary
increases. This will greatly hamper any recruiting
during that time.
Vice Chancellor Sparks stated that his office will be
monitoring the budget process very closely to deter-
mine if either the Governor's Office or the Legislature
attempts to change the student/faculty ratios, since
this is a quick way for them to lower the needed amount
of State dollars. Another method is to increase the
the student fees. Chairman Berkley stated that she
understood the System has worked very hard to overcome
the 1981 cuts in the student/faculty ratio area. Vice
Chancellor Sparks related that in those 1981 cuts, the
student/faculty ratio at CCSN was raised to 26.5:1.
Vice President Dhingra stated that the Board now has
approved a very "decent" student fee policy and that
it was his hope the Board would tell the Legislature
they would not raise fees beyond this point; that if
cuts were to come, they must come from sone other
area. He related that students have the right to
know a year in advance of what the fees will be.
Mr. Klaich asked whether color charts of this presen-
tation could be made, and added that this presentation
today was only "survival rations" for the System. He
stressed that all those lobbying must be able to ex-
plain the UCCSN position, and that it should be the
burden of the Legislature to tell the people of the
State that if certain cuts are made, they are cutting
quality in higher education.
Chairman Berkley presented a 3-phase plan for legis-
lative activity:
Phase I - October 20-November 3
(1) Mr. Klaich is to set up two meetings, one North,
one South, between the Governor, Presidents and
business community leaders, wherein the community
leaders can stress the need for quality higher
education in this State.
(2) Contact candidates for the Legislature. The list
of candidates was reviewed and assignments made
to contact those candidates who had not been
reached.
Chairman Berkley asked that a 2-page summary, and the
charts, be available as quickly as possible for use
in making these contacts. Mr. Glen Krutz, System
Office, suggested that incumbent State Senators not
up for re-election should also be contacted.
It was agreed that discussions center only around the
$53 million needed for the Base Budget.
It was agreed that students are especially effective
in lobbying during the session, and that briefings
for them should be held. Between now and the session
it was suggested that the students should rally other
students on the Campus.
Chairman Berkley stated that the Board would not toler-
ate "mavericks" during this legislative session; that
it was important that all would be supporting the
UCCSN position as adopted by the Board. Chairman
Berkley stated she has been meeting with Dr. Jim
Richardson, lobbyist for the Nevada Faculty Alliance.
Phase II - November 3-January 17 (between election &
session)
(1) Finish contacts with individual Legislators.
(2) Legislators be invited on Campuses.
(3) Fred Davis, DRI - Chamber of Commerce Exchange.
The Chamber of Commerce sponsors a 2 1/2 day
exchange of Northern Legislators to the South;
and Southern Legislators to the North, to meet
with community leaders, tour certain facilities,
and become aware of the needs throughout the
State. Education needs are a part of this pres-
entation. Regents will be invited to a certain
number of these functions, but it was stressed
that this was not a time for in-depth lobbying
efforts.
(4) Finish the UCCSN data bank. Training will be
held on the Campuses by Dr. Bob Dickens.
(5) Meet with editorial boards. UCCSN Public In-
formation Director Pamela Galloway suggested
the Regents should meet with the main editorial
boards.
(6) Meet with various civic groups.
(7) Campus activities will be in full swing. (Decem-
ber 1 - UNR Leadership Forum, Lawlor Events Center
in Reno)
Phase III - Legislative Session
(1) Dr. Eardley is to develop a presentation by a
select group of business people, students and
faculty to be presented on the first day of the
legislative committee or sub-committee hearings.
The detail of the budget would then be presented
on subsequent days or in the sub-committee hear-
ings.
President Calabro suggested that these kinds of
presentations might be very effective when the
sub-committees visit the Campuses.
President Calabro stated that during the session
it is anticipated that there will be needy people
lobbying continually, and stressed the need for
the UCCSN presentations to be very, very positive.
Dr. Eardley urged that Community Colleges need to
be stressed.
Chairman Berkley reiterated that:
(1) The number one priority of UCCSN will be the
restoration of the Base Budget.
(2) Once the Governor has made his recommendations,
the System can then determine what, if any, other
needs should be stressed.
(3) Mavericks will not be tolerated.
(4) The spokesman for the System will be the Chairman
of the Board of Regents.
(5) UCCSN will be utilizing Regents, students, staff,
faculty, business community and other citizens in
its lobbying efforts.
(6) Students should consider sponsoring a "Students
Day at the Legislature". There will be a UCCSN
student legislative committee. Chairman Berkley
suggested they meet sometime during the November
Regents' meeting and report back to this Commit-
tee.
(7) Bill Draft Requests will be reviewed as they be-
come available.
(8) Chairman Berkley and Vice Chancellor Sparks will
review Governor's Office and Legislative Counsel
Bureau requests for further information on the
budgets to obtain the focus of those groups on
the UCCSN budgets.
Vice Chancellor Sparks related that he and the Chan-
cellor attended a meeting called by State Budget
Director Judy Matteucci wherein they explained the
UCCSN Base Budget. That office was not interested in
the UCCSN priorities list. Vice Chancellor Sparks
stated that he has not yet received a schedule of
hearings for the Presidents. Mr. Krutz suggested that
the Federal government is putting fewer dollars into
higher education programs, and added that he would
provide a list of those programs.
Committee members stressed that the Chairman of the
Board is the spokesman for the System and will lead
the UCCSN delegation.
November 19, 1992
(1) Calendar of Legislative Liaison Activities - Chairman
Berkley asked the Presidents to submit updates for
the UCCSN legislative calendar to Pamela Galloway for
coordination with the Regents' activities.
(2) Review of Bill Drafts - The Committee reviewed bill
draft topics which could impact UCCSN. It was agreed
that until the texts of most bills are available it
would be difficult to determine whether UCCSN would
be able to support or oppose a particular bill. The
Committee did agree to stand on several BDR's, and
asked Ms. Galloway to obtain background information
on others.
(3) New Business - Mr. Klaich reported on a meeting held
November 17, 1992 with the Governor. Present were Mr.
Klaich, Dr. Eardley, Mr. Bob Blanz, Mr. Steve Brown,
Ms. Shelley Turner, Mr. Bill Thornton and Mr. Keith
Lee. Mr. Klaich reported the meeting was very posi-
tive and that those attending brought a unique per-
ception to the meeting by explaining the necessity
for a quality higher education system to attract new
businesses to Nevada. These people suggested to the
Governor that perhaps a programmatic trigger which
would enable programs to be funded should State reve-
nues improve might be a solution to providing addi-
tional funding for the UCCSN in 1993-95.
Chairman Berkley encouraged Campuses to continue their
legislative activities, and to include civic organiza-
tions and service clubs as well. Dr. Eardley will
coordinate the UCCSN legislative presentations. Mrs.
Berkley will request joint meetings of the two money
committees so that UCCSN can make its presentation to
both at the same time. Mrs. Sparks related that,
through Dr. Ken Hunter's auspices, an economic impact
study is in progress and that information will be
ready soon. Mr. Glen Krutz stated that the student
government leaders had met and are planning a "Higher
Education Day" at the Legislature sometime in February
or March.
Mr. Klaich moved approval of the report and recommendations
of the Legislative Liaison Committee. Dr. Eardley seconded.
Motion carried.
The open meeting recessed at 5:05 P.M. to move into the ad hoc
Committee on Ethnic Minority Affairs meeting and reconvened at
5:10 P.M. Thursday, November 19, 1992, with all Regents present
except Regents Berkley, Foley and Hammargren.
18. Approved Report and Recommendations of the Ad Hoc Committee
on Ethnic Minority Affairs
A report and recommendations of the ad hoc Committee on
Ethnic Minority Affairs meeting, held November 19, 1992,
were made by Regent June Whitley, Chairman.
(1) Status Report - Mrs. Karen Steinberg, Director of
Institutional Research, reported that the invitations
to serve on the Blue Ribbon Task Force had been initi-
ated. she is working with the Campus committee Chair-
ment to establish goals and priorities. Chancellor
Dawson is sending a letter to all UCCSN faculty and
staff asking them to become involved in the surveys
being done at their institutions.
Mrs. Steinberg reviewed a revised calendar of events.
Mr. Klaich moved approval of the report and recommendations
of the ad hoc Committee on Ethnic Minority Affairs. Dr.
Eardley seconded. Motion carried.
Mr. Klaich announced that he would not be in attendance during
the Friday, November 20, 1992 session of the Board of Regents
meeting, and expressed his appreciation to Chancellor Dawson for
addressing the issue of collective bargaining.
The open meeting recessed at 5:10 P.M. and reconvened at 9:45
A.M. Friday, November 20, 2991, with all Regents present except
Regents Derby, Foley, Klaich and Hammargren.
19. Information Only: Board's Role in Collective Bargaining
Chancellor Dawson introduced Mr. Caesar Napes, Consultant,
who discussed the role of the Board in collective bargain-
ing.
Dr. Naples stated that the process of collective bargain-
ing is an activity in which the System must be well versed
in order for the process to function appropriately. There
will be new terminology, activities, and relationships so
that the Board will know what the process can achieve and
what its limitations are for the System. The more the Board
can learn about collective bargaining, the better it will be
to administer and deal with the process. The Board's re-
sponsibility is much broader than one institution's repre-
sentation in collective bargaining and the process it will
be focusing on within that group. Management's responsi-
bility governs not only all employees included in collec-
tive bargaining, but also students and the public.
He stated that one of the first things that must occur is
that "management" has to identify itself as "management".
Collective bargaining requires that there be two sides to
the bargaining table and management has to be represented
with the authority to say "yes" to proposals and demands.
The union on the other side has the authority to make
those demands and to say "yes" to an agreement.
Management in this System is divided into two levels. The
policy and broader level is the level of the Board of Re-
gents; the operational level is the operation of the System
delegated to the Chancellor, the Presidents, and their
staffs.
Collective bargaining is an operational responsibility that
has policy implications in which the operational responsi-
bility is the conduct at the bargaining table. Dr. Naples
indicated that this is a very important concept, because
if the distinction between operation and policy is blurred,
the power to bargain does not reside at the bargaining
table, as it must in order to have good faith collective
bargaining, and then the focus will quickly shift away from
the bargaining table to a continuous lobbying function.
There must not be any "end-runs" in collective bargaining.
Dr. Naples stated that management's role is a very crucial
one. Management sets goals, seeks revenues, and directs
its use. Management represents the interest of the entire
group and insures equality of treatment among the entire
group and is the primary initiator of actions. Management
must view collective bargaining as a tool to further its
appropriate goals -- the long and short term goals of the
System.
Collective Bargaining should not just focus on temporary
problems; it is a long-term process. Dr. Naples added that
certain relationships and attitudes will change as a result
of collective bargaining. Collective bargaining does pro-
vide and presumes a certain conflict of interest between
the two parties. It is an adversarial process by its
nature which will give rise to the venting of frustrations
and feelings from both sides. Management must look past
that if the quality of collective bargaining is to be
maintained. The easy sharing of information that used to
characterize collegial relationships can now strain those
easy relationships until a comfort level is reached with
the collective bargaining process. The collective bargain-
ing agreement will be the prime document governing the
relationship and whether or not fairness is achieved will
now be measured by this document.
Dr. Naples emphasized the need to understand the politics
that will go along with this process. Union leaders are
selected and charged by their constituents to deliver pro-
tection and advances in areas that the constituents deem
to be important. A union leader cannot continually return
to his constituents without any agreement. One difficulty
collective bargaining has is that it cannot generate new
resources. It does well in terms of allocating the re-
sources. It becomes the management's primary responsibility
to figure out if resources are being shuffled around with
the existing resources, or whether management is really
able to expand the resources to meet the demands. Pro-
ductivity and efficiency are ways for the collective bar-
gaining process to address this issue.
Dr. Naples strongly emphasized that the Board of Regents
must think through the importance on how to define manage-
ment and how management will deal with the challenges
represented at the bargaining table.
Dr. Eardley questioned whether collective bargaining im-
proves the end product, the students, or the instruction
in the classroom. Dr. Naples responded that collective
bargaining does not focus on those issues, however it can
interfere if attention is not properly paid to the impact
of the concessions and provisions that are agreed to at the
bargaining table. Collective bargaining, in and of itself,
is not a damaging process or factor, but one must keep in
mind the impact it will have on students, the institution,
the public and the mission of the System.
Mrs. Berkley asked Dr. Naples to define the role of the
members of the Board of Regents. Dr. Naples reassured the
Board that they will not have to change their philosophical
or personal orientation, but that they must focus on the
responsibilities as management, and that policy be at one
level and operations be at another level. The Board sets
policy and the policy is: We expect education to occur;
we expect it to occur in an efficient way; and we expect
the right outcomes for the educational process. The
delegation vests the bargaining responsibility, that is,
the Presidents and their staffs.
Dr. Naples added the following to help clarify the role of
the Board of Regents:
A) The Board should learn as much as it can about the
process, so that information may be collected, and
the little bits of information that is received from
time to time will be meaningful. The Board will be
able to put the information in a larger context for
understanding the process.
B) The Board should remember that there are two parties
in an adversarial process. Each side checks on the
other side sitting at the bargaining table. So it is
unlikely that one side is going to be able to deceive
the other or deceive the Board, in that respect, be-
cause they each act as a check, that works in and of
itself.
C) The Board should look at the outcomes and analyze how
it affects the System, and whether it interferes with
the level of responsibilities and the Board's goals.
Are the Board's hands tied inappropriately due to the
outcome?
Dr. Naples cautioned the Board to keep in mind that every
bargaining relationship will be different. Each case will
bring forth prior situations and will carry forth different
challenges that will occur immediately and on into the
future. Questions must be asked of and responsibility
delegated to the chief operating officer, the Chancellor.
Dr. Naples stated that it may be difficult to look at
collective bargaining during the actual process. Bargain-
ing has developed several traditional practices which have
worked over time.
One such traditional practice is the sequential development
of the position of each side. Each side starts far apart
from the other side, but through negotiations and compro-
mises the sides begin to move closer. At the beginning of
the process each side may have an idea of what they are
willing to settle for, but throughout the process persua-
stion may cause a change in the plan. It is important to
remember that a "snap shot" at any one time of the party's
position does not indicate where the process is going to
end up and it does not show the actual direction in which
the process is moving.
He commended the Board for its policy that states at the
conclusion of a 60-day period, if the parties have not
resolved all their differences, a mediator who is a trained
neutral party will assist the parties in reaching a volun-
tary agreement. The voluntary agreement is the goal -- an
agreement which is imposed by neither side, or that has had
no agreement which leaves the decision to one side's own
devices. If the mediator cannot help reach a voluntary
agreement, then a fact finder is appointed. A fact finder
is also a neutral party who hears the argument and pres-
entation from both sides and then makes recommendations.
These recommendations are not made public. The recommenda-
tions are presented to each party. The recommendations
should be evenly balanced with advantages and disadvantages
for each side. The parties are then placed under the poli-
cies that require them to meet with the fact finder and
discuss the recommendations, and have a bargaining session
with the other side. After a voluntary agreement is reach-
ed, the fact finder's recommendations/report becomes a non-
document" which is never made public. It is only when the
parties cannot reach an agreement, that the fact finder's
report is made public and the parties are at continual
odds.
Chairman Sparks requested clarification that the Board of
Regents are placed at arms-length to the entire process
and Dr. Naples responded in the affirmative. The chief
operating officer, the Chancellor, should be delegated
that authority. The Chancellor is responsible for carry-
ing out the collective bargaining and then bringing the
end-product of that colective bargaining back to the Board
of Regents. It will be difficult at times for the Board,
either collectively or individually, to resist the tempta-
tion of getting involved in the process.
Chairman Sparks thanked Dr. Naples for his explanation and
advice.
20. Approved Election for Collective Bargaining
Under Title 4, Chapter 4, Sections 5 and 6 of the Board of
Regents' Handbook, the TMCC Chapter of the Nevada Faculty
Alliance met all the requirements for an election for the
purposes of collective bargaining. As a result, Chancellor
Dawson requested that the Board give authorization to hold
an election at TMCC.
Mrs. Berkley moved approval to authorize an election on
collective bargaining at TMCC. Mrs. Gallagher seconded.
Motion carried.
21. Approved Acceptance of Gift from Stanford University, UNR
Approved a mining claim Stanford University wishes to donate
to UNR. The mining claim, known as Pick and Shovel Mine,
is located in the Jarbridge area of northeastern Nevada and
includes two full claims on approximately forty-one (41)
acres of property. Stanford University no longer has an
active academic program in mining engineering and wants to
deed over this property. Stanford University would like to
have this matter concluded by the end of this year. See
Ref. I, filed in the Regents' Office.
Dr. Eardley moved approval to accept a mining claim gift
from Stanford University to UNR. Mrs. Whitley seconded.
Motion carried.
22. Information Only: Outstanding Faculty Recognition
At the request of the Board of Regents, each Faculty Senate
Chairman reported on the outstanding faculty achievements
for the institution, as contained in Ref. B, filed in the
Regents' Office.
University of Nevada, Reno
C. Elizabeth Raymond
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Evangelos Andrew Yfantis
Western Nevada Community College
William Mewaldt
23. Information Only: Outstanding Students Recognition
At the request of the Board of Regents, each Student Govern-
ment Officer reported on the outstanding student achieve-
ments from the institution, as contained in Ref. C, filed
in the Regents' Office.
Truckee Meadows Community College
President Gwaltney introduced ASTM President Charlene
Covington, who was nominated for recognition at the
October 8-9, 1992 Board of Regents' meeting.
Community College of Southern Nevada
Carole R. Registre
Western Nevada Community College
Lauren Chealander
12. Approved Resolution: Employee Health Care Insurance
(continued)
Chancellor Dawson presented the following resolution re-
garding employee health care insurance, and stated that
the resolution would be immediately sent to the Governor
of the State of Nevada.
RESOLUTION #92-12
WHEREAS, the Nevada State Committee on Benefits, with
minimum public input and time for review and discussion,
has announced a significant increase in the employee
dependents' portion of State group health insurance
premiums, coupled with a substantial decrease in
benefits and insurance coverage, at a time when cost
of living compensation increases have been frozen; and
WHEREAS, at a time when the provision of adequate health
care is in a state of national crisis, the State Com-
mittee on Benefits plans to lower the health care bene-
fits available to State employees; and
WHEREAS, because payroll deductions due to the increased
employee dependents' group health insurance premiums
will result in significantly large reductions in lower
paid State employees' take-home pay, such employees will
be forced to remove their familites from health care
coverage in order to meet their families' most basic
needs for food, shelter and clothing; and
WHEREAS, State employee dependents removed from the
State employee's health care coverage plan may become
a financial burden to the State of Nevada and its
counties,
NOW THEREFORE, with the full consultation and concur-
rence of the Officers and representatives of the em-
ployees of the University and Community College System
of Nevada, it is hereby resolved that:
1. We, the Board of Regents, along with members of the
faculty and staff of the University and Community
College System of Nevada, strongly protest the
recent sudden and devastating cut in group insurance
benefits and sharp increases in group insurance
premiums for State employee dependents.
2. We, the above named citizens, urge the Governor to
move immediately on behalf of all State employees
to:
a. Take every possible action to prevent the im-
plementation in January, 1993 of the aforemen-
tioned plan of the State Committee on Benefits;
b. Explore alternatives for solving this problem
such as cost containment through better man-
aged care, more preventive medicine, wellness
initiatives and incurring less, as well as
lower, administrative expenses on the part of
the State Committee on Benefits, rather than
taking a damaging approach of raising premiums
and reducing benefits; and
c. Examine the existing process whereby group
insurance health plan decisions are made by
the State Committee on Benefits, to insure
that these decisions are made in a thoughtful
and open way with adequate time for public
review and input.
3. We, the above named Officers and employees of the
University and Community College System of Nevada
advise the Governor that, if after careful explora-
tion of all alternatives (and with adequate time
for review and input from all State agency and
employee groups) State employee dependents' group
health insurance premiums must increase, then it
is of critical importance to all State employees
that premium increases be gradual and coincide
with cost of living compensation increases author-
ized by the State of Nevada.
Mrs. Berkley moved approval of the resolution regarding
employee health care insurance. Mrs. Gallagher seconded.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 9:50 A.M.
Mary Lou Moser
Secretary of the Board
11-18-1992