November 19-20, 1976
11-19-1976
Pages 66-94
BOARD OF REGENTS
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA SYSTEM
November 19-20, 1976
The Board of Regents met on the above dates in the Teacher
Education building, University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Members present: Fred M. Anderson, M. D.
Mr. James L. Buchanan, II
Mr. John A. Buchanan
Mrs. Lilly Fong
Mr. Chris Karamanos
Mrs. Molly Knudtsen
Miss Brenda Mason
Mr. John Tom Ross
Members absent: Louis E. Lombardi, M. D.
Others present: Chancellor Neil D. Humphrey
President Donald H. Baepler, UNLV
President Charles R. Donnelly, CCD
President Max Milam, UNR
Mr. Mark Dawson, representing
President Smith, DRI
Mr. Larry Lessly, General Counsel
Dr. Paul Burns, UNLV Senate
Mr. Dick Belaustegui, Unit Senate
Dr. Tom Hoffer, DRI Senate
Dr. James T. Richardson, UNR Senate
Mr. Dale Donathan, WNCC/South Senate
Mr. Robert Hill, WNCC/North Senate
Mr. Larry Swartz, CCCC Senate
Mr. Dan Russell, CSUN
Mr. Jim Stone, ASUN
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Buchanan at 9:20 A.M.
Mr. Chris Nick Karamanos, appointed to the Board to fill the
vacancy created by the resignation of Miss Helen Thompson, was
sworn in by District Judge Paul Goldmann.
1. Approval of Minutes
The minutes of the regular meeting of October 8, 1976 were
submitted for approval.
Miss Mason moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Ross,
carried without dissent.
Upon motion by Miss Mason, seconded by Mr. Ross, the supplemental
agenda was accepted.
2. Acceptance of Gifts
Acceptance of the gifts and grants reported in Ref. 2 (filed
with permanent minutes) was recommended.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss
Mason, carried without dissent.
3. Report of Investment Advisory Committee
The minutes of the Investment Advisory Committee meeting of
October 8, 1976 were submitted with a recommendation that
the actions of the Committee be confirmed (minutes identi-
fied as Ref. 3 and filed with permanent minutes).
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
4. Award of Contract for Lawn Sprinklers, NNCC
President Donnelly recalled that the State Public Works
Board had opened bids on October 13, 1976 for the installa-
tion of lawn sprinklers at Northern Nevada Community
College. Bid results were as follows:
Angelo Pecorilla $11,150.51
Nevada Lawn Service 11,200.00
Clouds Landscaping & Sprinklers 11,365.00
Warren's Lawn Sprinkler 12,809.00
Dr. Donnelly further recalled that the Board of Regents had
been requested, under date of October 18, to concur by mail
ballot with a recommendation by the State Public Works Board
that a contract be awarded to Angelo Pecorilla in the amount
of $11,150.51. Subsequently, eight affirmative responses
were received and the State Public Works Board was so
informed. President Donnelly and Chancellor Humphrey re-
quested that the Board confirm the action taken as a result
of the mail ballot.
Mr. Ross moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss Mason,
carried without dissent.
5. Special Depository Accounts for WNCC/South
President Donnelly requested approval to enter into special
depository agreements, including night deposits, with the
Security National Bank in Hawthorne and First National Bank
of Nevada in Yerington. During registration periods in
these locations, fees are collected and transported to
Carson City. These special depository accounts will permit
the deposit of registration monies on the day of collection
and the funds can then be transferred to CCD's existing
account with FNB in Carson City. Signature authority will
be assinged to David C. Wilkins, Business Manager for CCD,
and to President Donnelly. Chancellor Humphrey recommended
approval.
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss Mason,
carried without dissent.
6. Approval of Estimative Budget for 1976-77, WNCC/North
President Donnelly requested approval of the WNCC/North
Campus United Students Association budget for 1976-77, as
follows:
Source of Funds
Opening Cash Balance $ 6,844
Student Fees 17,500
Total $24,344
Application of Funds
Wages $ 1,500
Travel 2,000
Equipment and Furniture 1,844
Organization Funds 2,000
Activities 6,000
Publications 2,300
Athletics 5,200
Grants-in-Aid 1,000
United Students of UNS 500
Publicity 500
Ending Fund Balance 1,500
Total $24,344
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mr. Ross moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
7. Budget Augmentation, NNCC
President Donnelly noted that the 1976-77 Work Program for
NNCC projected an enrollment of 267 full-time equated stu-
dents and student fee net income of $58,160. Federal voca-
tional education receipts of $26,100 were anticipated. In
the 1977-79 budget request, the 1976-77 estimated FTE was
347. Dr. Donnelly noted that this has not materialized and
now estimated a 1976-77 enrollment of 312 FTE, which will
generate $79,960 in student fees, or $21,800 more than bud-
geted. Federal vocational education funds of $39,610 have
been received, $13,510 more than budgeted. There is there-
fore, he reported, $35,310 more available than budgeted.
Dr. Donnelly requested approval of augmentation of the NNCC
1976-77 budget by $35,310, with the additional funds to be
used for part-time instructional staff. Chancellor Humphrey
concurred, noting that budget augmentations require approval
of the Governor to be effective.
Mr. Ross moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Knutdsen,
carried without dissent.
8. Approval of Fund Transfers, DRI
Mr. Dawson requested approval of the following transfers:
#77-011 $58,870 from the Reserve for Energy Studies and the
Reorientation Reserve to the Energy Conservation
Program in the Energy and Atmospheric Environment
Center to provide partial salary funding and to
equip an air particle laboratory.
#77-012 $3,241 from the Energy and Atmospheric Environment
Center Reserve to the Southern California Edison
Research Proposal Development.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss Mason,
carried without dissent.
9. Approval of Estimative Budget for 1976-77, DRI
Mr. Dawson recommended approval of the following estimative
budget for the operation and maintenance of the new DRI
facility in North Reno:
Source of Funds
Indirect Cost Recovery $94,835
Application of Funds
Personnel
0.50 FTE Security $ 7,500
1.00 FTE General Mechanic 6,560
1.00 FTE Receptionist-PBX Operator 4,725
Fringe Benefits 2,250
Total $21,035
Operating
Utilities $12,800
Janitorial 7,500
Maintenance 7,500
Supplies 4,000
Garbage Collection 1,000
Maintenance Service 8,000
Equipment 8,000
Moving Expense 25,000
Total $73,800
Total $94,835
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Dr. Anderson moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Karamanos, carried without dissent.
10. Proposed Lease by Rebel Athletic Foundation
President Baepler recalled that in September the Board gave
tentative approval to a request by the Rebel Athletic
Foundation for the lease of five acres of UNLV land upon
which to construct an apartment house. Further discussion
was requested at the November meeting. Dr. Baepler intro-
duced Mr. William Morris, President of the Rebel Athletic
Foundation, who, along with Architect Jim Mc Daniel, pre-
sented preliminary plans for the project to be built on
University land. Mr. Morris also stated that the Founda-
tion wishes to increase the acreage which they proposed to
lease from 5 to 7 1/2 acres, and noted that the plans
presently call for 192 one-bedroom units.
A further report and a request for action will be presented
to a subsequent meeting.
11. Presentation Concerning Voting Assistance Project, UNLV
President Baepler recalled that the Board had requested that
Dr. Joseph Raney make a presentation concerning his voting
assistance project which had stimulated a number of calls to
Regents. Dr. Raney discussed his project, illustrating it
with a slide presentation, and responded to questions from
the Board.
Following discussion, Chairman Buchanan requested that Dr.
Raney submit his program to his Department for evaluation by
his peers, that the report of the Department then be sub-
mitted to President Baepler, and to the Board of Regents.
12. Proposed Extension of Parr Boulevard and Proposed Street
Improvements Adjacent to Valley Road Farm
Mr. Russell Mc Donald, Washoe County Manager, discussed
with the Board the possibility of seeking a legislative
appropriation of $165,000 for purposes of extension of
Parr Boulevard in northwest Reno to better serve the North
Reno Campus of WNCC and the new DRI facility.
The Board also discussed a letter from the City of Reno
requesting the University's participation in the cost of
proposed street improvements adjacent to Valley Road Farm
in Reno at a projected cost of $222,000.
Chancellor Humphrey noted that neither of these are Univer-
sity projects; however, he recommended that the University
acknowledge the necessity of the projects and take no ex-
ception to requests by the County of Washoe and by the City
of Reno for State appropriations.
Dr. Anderson moved approval of the Chancellor's recommenda-
tion. Motion seconded by Mr. Ross, carried without dissent.
13. Optional Retirement Plan
Chancellor Humphrey reported that the Public Employees
Retirement Board has adopted a change to their legislative
package to provide that new faculty appointed July 1, 1977
and thereafter shall be enrolled in TIAA-CREF unless they
are already members of PERS, in which case they must remain
in PERS. He noted that the PERS Board believes that the
University's optional plan is detrimental to the Retirement
System. The PERS Board is willing to provide a six month
period (July - December, 1977) during which faculty employed
prior to June 30, 1977 may elect to change retirement
systems.
After full discussion and presentations by Dr. Alfred W.
Stoess, Director of Program Planning and Employment Rela-
tions, UNS, and Mr. Vernon Bennett, Executive Officer, PERS,
statements were made in support of retaining the option by
Dr. Paul Page, President of the UNR Chapter of NSP, and by
all Senate Chairmen. Chancellor Humphrey reported that the
Officers have concluded that the PERS proposal is the best
available alternative to accomplish the University's princi-
pal objective of having TIAA-CREF available for new faculty.
He noted the unanimous position of the Faculty Senates that
the retention of the option was preferable, but if the op-
tion could not be retained, then TIAA-CREF is preferable to
PERS. Dr. Humphrey pointed out that the alternative pro-
posed by PERS has a secondary advantage of allowing exist-
ing faculty to change systems if they concluded that their
individual interests would be better served.
The Officers recommended that the University acquiesce to
the PERS proposal as stated above.
Mr. Ross moved approval of the Officer's recommendation.
Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong, carried without dissent.
14. Resolution by the American Association of University Women
Ms. Janet R. Line, President of the Las Vegas Branch of the
American Association of University Women, presented the
following resolution:
WHEREAS, the American Association of University Women his-
torically and presently is dedicated to the principles of
maintaining a high standard of education;
WHEREAS, the AAUW believes a primary purpose of the Asso-
ciation is to discharge the special responsibility to the
society of those who have enjoyed the advantages of higher
education;
WHEREAS, an integral part of discharging that responsibility
is to guard the principles of academic freedom and the unen-
cumbered exchange of ideas, thought and the education
process;
WHEREAS, academic freedom historically has been maintained
primarily by those educators who strive to maintain a pro-
fessional stature in the academic world which clearly stands
separate and apart from influences which might seek to use
the academic world for self-perpetutating purposes rather
than the principles of good education;
IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED THAT an investigation be conducted to
determine if any of these principles are being jeopardized
by the recent interjection of UNLV President Dr. Donald
Baepler into the political arena by his open and public
endorsement, in mass media advertising, of a candidate who
is seeking re-election to Senate District Three.
The inquiry should be designed to determine if any pressure
has been placed upon the University President which would
indicate his endorsement was given the candidate in exchange
for promises of legislative funding through the auspices of
the Senate District Three candidate for whom he has been --
through mass media advertising -- advocating re-election.
The investigation should be conducted by the University of
Nevada Regents or a designated committee of the Regents to
determine if the UNLV President -- acting not as an individ-
ual but as a leader of the academic world in Las Vegas and
the University System -- jeopardized the principles of
academic freedom by bowing to such pressure.
President Baepler suggested that if the central issue of the
resolution was academic freedom, then it is being construed
in a broader sense than it has ever been construed before.
He pointed out that it is inconsistent when you propose to
take away a person's constitutional and legal rights as an
individual in order to preserve academic freedom. He fur-
ther noted that academic freedom is the right of an individ-
ual to teach his classes and to conduct his research with-
out outside interference and, therefore, he did not fully
understand the central issue that the resolution addresses.
In response to a question from Chairman Buchanan, President
Baepler stated that in his capacity as Co-Chairman of The
Committee to Re-Elect Senator Floyd Lamb, he was not acting
as University President and had never identified himself
as such.
Dr. Paul Burns, Chairman of the UNLV Senate, presented the
following motion adopted by that body on October 26, 1976:
That the University Senate of the University of Nevada,
Las Vegas, unequivocally supports and upholds as in-
alienable the rights of individuals to participate in
the political and public service activities of their
choice regardless of the position held, whether classi-
fied, student or professional, at the University of
Nevada, Las Vegas. The Senate believes that University
representatives should take political position soberly
and responsibly, taking care to differentiate their
personal from their offical capacities; but, that the
right of free expression and association is such a
basic legal and even constitutional one, that it must
take precedence over attempts to restrain political
activity simply because a person is employed here.
Dr. James Richardson, Chairman of the UNR Faculty Senate,
presented the following motion adopted by that body on
November 4, 1976:
We oppose any attempt to infringe the political rights
of any member of this faculty.
Mrs. Fong made the following statement and asked that it be
included in the minutes:
The words, deeds and actions of a University President
or Administrator reflect upon the Board of Regents who
are elected on a nonpartisan basis. I personally, as a
Regent, would not endorse any political candidate as I
believe it would compromise my nonpartisan position.
The Board of Regents is distinct and separate from the
executive, judicial and legislative branches, as estab-
lished by the Constitution of the State of Nevada.
Furthermore, as a nonprofit, public educational insti-
tution, we as a University, are forbidden by law (IRS
Code) to endorse any political candidate.
Chairman Buchanan declared that in the absence of any mo-
tion, the discussion was closed.
15. Classified Employees
Chancellor Humphrey recalled that the "1977 Legislative
Program for the State of Nevada Employees Association"
includes two proposals which, if enacted by the Legislature,
would have substantial impact on the University -- collec-
tive bargaining for classified employees and removal of
agency personnel officers. He further recalled that in
October, an ad hoc Systemwide group was organized to collect
information and, if it wished, make recommendations concern-
ing involvement in the State Personnel System in light of
this proposed legislation.
Chancellor Humphrey noted the inclusion with the agenda of a
preliminary report from this group (identified as Ref. 34
and filed with permanent minutes) and stated that a final
report will be submitted with the January agenda, along with
any recommendations that are pertinent.
Mrs. Fong moved that discussion be deferred until the Janu-
ary meeting. Motion seconded by Mr. Ross, carried without
dissent.
16. NSEA Legislative Program
Dr. Paul Page, President of the UNR Chapter of the National
Society of Professors (affiliated with Nevada State
Education Association) spoke concerning NSP's legislative
program for 1977. (Report identified as Ref. 43 and filed
with permanent minutes.)
One of the proposals contained in NSP's legislative program
is modification of NRS 281.123 which places a limit on the
maximum salary payable to persons employed by state and pol-
itical divisions. It was agreed that the University offi-
cers would make a recommendation to the Board concerning
such modification.
17. Mc Dermott Physical Education Complex
In response to an earlier request from the Board, President
Baepler presented materials pertaining to the Mc Dermott
Physical Education Complex, including a schedule of fees
assessed students, faculty, staff and members of the commun-
ity, a priority list for scheduling the facility, and sup-
porting information concerning the costs of running the
plant. (Report on file in Chancellor's Office.)
Mr. Dan Matlock spoke on behalf of CSUN concerning what he
termed continuing problems with the Physical Education
Department. He was invited by the Chairman to file a
written report with President Baepler for submission to a
subsequent meeting of the Board.
18. Report of Overdue Student Loans, UNLV
President Baepler reported that there is $11,029.01 in
overdue University loans, of which $990 is judged to be
uncollectible. He recommended that this amount be written
off the University's books and a hold placed on the records
of each of the 17 students involved. He noted that the
loans are still due and the student's records will not be
released until his loan is paid. Chancellor Humphrey
concurred.
Dr. Anderson moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. John
Buchanan, carried without dissent.
19. Sale of Gift Stock
President Baepler reported that Richard and Anne Wyman had
given the University 5,000 shares of Intermountain
Exploration Company stock, valued slightly in excess of $5
per share, with the stipulation that the proceeds of this
stock shall be for the sole use of the UNLV Engineering
Department, particularly for the purchase of equipment.
Dr. Baepler requested authorization for the sale of the
stock in order that the proceeds may be used as designated
by the donors. Chancellor Humphrey concurred.
Mr. Ross moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
20. Real Estate Purchase Offer
President Baepler recalled that as part of the Mary Alice
de Vos estate, UNLV received a 2.89 acre parcel located on
the northeast corner of North Nellis Boulevard and East
Lake Mead Boulevard. In September, 1973 this parcel was
appraised by Mr. Ron Salisbury at a "quick sale" value of
$43,500, and a value of $52,000 if there was unlimited time
to find a buyer. In June, 1975 and again in April, 1976,
the Board approved the sale of this property; however, both
sales fell through because of problems which developed
during escrow.
Dr. Baepler reported that a new offer has been received for
purchase for $52,000, less a broker's commission of 6%, for
a net purchase price of $48,880. The terms are $12,000 cash
with a 10-year note bearing 8% interest for the balance.
UNLV has 28.125% interest in this property, with BYU holding
the remaining interest. BYU has indicated its willingness
to accept the purchase offer.
Mrs. Knudtsen reported that the Investment Advisory Commit-
tee had discussed this purchase offer and recommended
approval. Chancellor Humphrey concurred.
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Karamanos,
carried without dissent.
21. Approval of Fund Transfers, UNLV
President Baepler requested approval of the following fund
transfers:
Contingency Reserve, State Appropriated Accounts
#77-039 $9,262 to Special Education Operating Budget.
#77-043 $5,144 to Student Personnel Services to supplement
salary for position filled at a higher salary than
was budgeted.
#77-045 $5,509 to English Department to provide for a
letter of appointment for Summer appointment of an
adviser.
#77-046 $12,593 to Political Science Department, Profes-
sional Salaries, to provide for supplemental funds
for position filled at a higher salary than was
budgeted, and to provide funds for Summer letters
of appointment.
#77-049 $21,698 to Physical Education Professional Sal-
aries, to provide supplemental funds for two posi-
tions filled at higher salaries than were budgeted.
#77-051 $4,852 to Biological Sciences, Professional
Salaries, to provide for letter of appointment for
Department Chairman for Summer employment.
#77-053 $5,472 to Physics Department to provide for pro-
fessional appointment (1/4 time) not previously
budgeted.
#77-055 $5,000 to Legal Claims to provide funds for legal
settlement previously approved by the Board.
Contingency Reserve, Intercollegiate Athletics
#77-059 $9,784 to Professional Salaries to provide supple-
mental funds for position filled at salary higher
than budgeted and for letter of appointment for
Women's Tennis.
Contingency Reserve, Statewide Programs
#77-033 $3,000 to UNLV Museum Wages to provide for tempo-
rary replacement for professional staff member
who resigned.
Ending Fund Balance, Estimative Budget
#77-036 $12,865 to EPA Building-Rad Lab Operating to clear
two encumbrances from the 1976-77 fiscal year.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
22. Request for Right-of-Way
President Milam reported that the Department of Human
Resources has requested a right-of-way easement to provide
a roadway connecting the Anderson Health Sciences building
with the Human Resources Facility now under construction.
President Milam and Chancellor Humphrey recommended approv-
al, subject to review and approval of the document by
Counsel.
Dr. Anderson moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
23. Team-TRAC Clinic Charges, UNR
President Milam reported concerning the Team-TRAC Clinic,
established in the Division of Health Sciences, School of
Medical Sciences. Faculty salaries are funded by a 3-year
grant from the Department of Health, Education and Welfare
for the purpose of teaching students an interdisciplinary
team approach to the delivery of primary care. Teams of 3
to 4 students from the disciplines of Medicine, Nursing,
Nutrition, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Medical Tech-
nology and other allied health fields deliver primary care
to Team-TRAC Clinic patients under the supervision of a
faculty team consisting of a Physician, two Nurse Practi-
tioners, a Social Worker and a Clinical Psychologist. The
clinic population includes a large percentage of people
without health care resources (e. g., the elderly and
Native Americans).
President Milam presented the following typical charges for
the most common services to be performed in the Clinic,
noting that these charges conform in every way to the usual,
customary and reasonable fees currently charged by health
practitioners in the Reno area and are based on the
California Relative Value Studies (CRVS) scale of 1969, and
are also in accordance with the fee profiles of the local
Medicare Claims office:
CRVS # CHARGE ($) SERVICE
90088 40 Complete annual physical
90050 15 Office visit, new problem
90040 10 Office visit, follow-up
90030 8 Office visit, brief
90800 35 Psychotherapy, counseling, 1 hour
90080 60 Complete health assessment, new
patient
90010 20 Initial office visit
10000 15 Minor surgery, removal of small
lesion
President Milam requested approval of the above charges,
and a delegation of authority to the President to review
and alter them periodically in accordance with the CRVS.
Chancellor Humphrey concurred.
Dr. Anderson moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Karamanos, carried without dissent.
24. Proposed Change in English Requirement, UNR
President Milam noted that the English requirement for UNR
is stated in the General Catalog for l976-77, page 38, and
reads as follows:
English: Each student is required to demonstrate profi-
ciency in the English language to satisfy the
University requirement. Initial placement is
based on ACT English scores. Each highly quali-
fied student may receive a waiver of English 101
and be placed directly into English 102, which
satisfies the University requirement. An indi-
vidual completing English 101 with a grade of A
or B may, with the approval of the adviser, sub-
stitute one of the following courses for English
102: English 235, 236, 241, 281, 291, 321; Phil-
osophy 114, 201, 202, 203; Journalism 221, 370;
Speech and Theatre 217, 221. Previously offered
substitute courses include English 335, 336;
Philosophy 105, 221, 222, 225; and Speech 218.
President Milam requested the following change, effective
for all new students admitted for the 1977 Fall semester and
thereafter:
1) The present University English requirement be notified
to discontinue the substitution of specified courses in
English, Philosophy, Journalism, and Speech and Theatre,
for the satisfaction of the English 102 requirement.
2) The President be authorized to establish proper stand-
ards for examination and placement, and for the exemp-
tion of highly qualified students.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mr. Ross moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr. Anderson,
carried without dissent.
25. Report of Overdue Student Loans, UNR
President Milam reported $17,037.62 in overdue University
loans, of which $8,411 is judged to be uncollectible. He
recommended that this amount be written off the University's
books and a hold placed on the records of each of the 83
students involved. He noted that the loans are still due
and the student's records will not be released until his
loan is paid. Chancellor Humphrey concurred.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Karamanos, carried without dissent.
26. Proposed Cooperative Effort to Purchase San Rafael Ranch
President Milam reported that the governing bodies in the
Washoe County Area (i. e., Washoe Council of Governments,
City of Reno, City of Sparks, Washoe County, Washoe County
School District, Fair and Recreation Commission, and
Regional Planning Commission) are now exploring the possi-
bility of a cooperative public acquisition of the San Rafael
Ranch. The University of Nevada System has been invited to
participate in this cooperative investigation.
President Milam and Chancellor Humphrey recommended that
Vice President Edward L. Pine be designated as the Univer-
sity's representative to this group, with a report to be
made back to the Board concerning the feasibility of the
project.
Mr. Ross moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
27. Approval of Fund Transfers, UNR
President Milam requested approval of the following fund
transfers:
Contingency Reserve, State Appropriated Accounts
#72 $3,600 to Recreation and Physical Education, to provide
funding for part-time instructors for 12 sections of
activities courses for the Fall semester.
#78 $900 to Biology for salaries for teaching assistants of
Sophomore level laboratories.
#81 $900 to Managerial Sciences to appoint a part-time
instructor for a Fall semester Real Estate course.
#84- $35,755 to the following Departments in the College of
99 Arts and Science to augment the operating and wages
accounts (offsetting transfer from the Dean's Office):
Art Department $3,100 to Operating
900 to Wages
Biology Department 6,000 to Operating
400 to Wages
English Department 200 to Wages
Foreign Languages 305 to Operating
300 to Wages
Journalism Department 1,250 to Operating
Mathematics Department 3,500 to Operating
200 to Wages
Physics Department 7,700 to Operating
800 to Wages
Psychology Department 2,000 to Operating
600 to Wages
Recreation & P. E. 4,000 to Operating
2,000 to Wages
Speech and Theatre 2,500 to Operating
#100 $514 to Sociology to provide secretarial assistance
for the Social Psychology program.
#101 $1,350 to Mathematics to provide funding for a tempo-
rary replacement for a faculty member who is ill.
#111 $2,460 to Student Services to cover cost of annual
salary for Tutor Coordinator.
Ending Fund Balance, Estimative Budget
#116 $7,959 to Student Health Service Professional Salaries,
to be used to pay salary of Assistant Medical Director,
a position to become effective February 1, 1977.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. John
Buchanan, carried without dissent.
28. Revision of Estimative Budget, UNR
President Milam requested the following revision to the
Intercollegiate Athletics Boosters' Estimative Budget for
1976-77, in order to utilize unanticipated monies realized
from the fund drive. He reported that the additional funds
will be used to upgrade the ICA program and provide addi-
tional support for women's programs.
Current Revision Revised
Budget Requested Budget
Revenue
Miscellaneous Revenue $75,350 $89,248 $164,598
Expenditures
Professional Salaries $ 6,720 $ 6,720
Out-of-State Travel 750 750
Operating 67,880 $89,248 157,128
Total Application of Funds $75,350 $89,248 $164,598
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mr. Ross moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Karamanos,
carried without dissent.
29. Change in Admission Requirements, UNR
President Milam requested approval of a change in the re-
quirements for admission to degree programs offered by the
School of Home Economics (i. e., Fashion Trades and Pre-
Kindergarten Education) to require that they be the same as
for admission to baccalaureate programs.
Chancellor Humphrey concurred and recommended that the
Handbook be conformed to reflect this change, as follows:
Title 4, Chapter 10, Section 4, General Admission
Requirements
2. Associate Degree Programs, University Divisions
a. The minimum academic requirements for admission to
the associate degree programs is graduation from
high school or the equivalent; i. e., the General
Education Development Test (GED), American College
Test (ACT), or the Scholastic Achievement Test
(SAT).
b. The admission requirements to other associate
degree programs at UNR and associate degree pro-
grams at UNLV are the same as for baccalaureate
programs.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
30. 1977 Board Meeting Dates
Chancellor Humphrey proposed the following dates for Board
of Regents meetings in 1977:
Friday, January 14, 1977 CCCC
Friday, February 18, 1977 UNR
Friday, April 1, 1977 UNLV
Friday, May 13, 1977 UNR
Friday, June 17, 1977 UNLV
Friday, July 22, 1977 UNR
Friday, September 16, 1977 UNLV
Friday, October 14, 1977 UNR
Friday, November 18, 1977 UNR
Friday, January 13, 1978 UNLV
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr. Anderson,
carried without dissent.
31. 1977-1981 Comprehensive Plan
Dr. Alfred Stoess, Director of Program Planning and Employ-
ment Relations, presented the draft of the 1977-1981 Compre-
hensive Plan, noting that UNS is required to submit a 4-year
comprehensive plan to each regular session of the Legisla-
ture. Following presentation of the plan and discussion by
the Board, Chancellor Humphrey noted that the intention in
presenting the draft document at this time was to provide
for the preliminary discussion which had occurred. The
final document will be on the January agenda for action so
that it may be submitted to the Legislature by February 1
as required by law.
32. 1977-1979 Budget Request
Chancellor Humphrey recalled that in October the Board had
authorized work to go forward on a reduction in the UNS
1977-1979 budget request to accommodate the revised lower
enrollment projections for the 1977-79 biennium. Dr.
Humphrey noted that the revised budget document had been
delivered to the Regents with the following letter of
transmittal:
The revised 1977-79 biennial request, completed in
conformity with your instructions at the October Board
meeting, is respectfully transmitted for your approval.
It totals $138,510,657 for the biennium. This is
$2,751,656 less than the earlier request. This revised
budget is a 39% increase over the 1975-77 biennium.
The budget request is detailed and lengthy and I assume
you will wish to review it thoroughly for complete
understanding. There are, however, several points which
justify emphasis.
System-wide enrollments continue to grow. In 1975 we
had 29,826 students. By 1978 we expect to have 40,297.
This is 10,471 or 35% more. The increase in the average
to be served, 1977-79 over 1975-77, is 23%.
Since full-time equated students is the measure used
most often, those figures should also be cited. In 1975
we had 16,028 FTE students and in 1978 we will have
19,819. This is 3,791 or a 24% increase. The increase
in the average to be served, 1977-79 over 1975-77, is
16%.
A significant part of the increase in the UNS budget is
caused by inflation. The Consumer Price Index has in-
creased 7.5% since July 1, 1975 and is continuing to
increase at the rate of .5% a month. All costs have in-
increased, utilities have skyrocketed. Despite strin-
gent conservation measures we are spending significantly
larger parts of our budgets for energy. We will contin-
ue to effect economies but the actual cost of services
must be recognized and budgeted.
Does Nevada need to provide as much higher education as
it does now? Can Nevada afford to pay more for higher
education? How does Nevada compare with other states in
its support of higher education, the percentage of its
residents being served, the quality of its programs?
These are important questions -- especially important to
Regents whose responsibility it is to determine the mis-
sion of the University System and to seek the correct
amount of money to enable that mission to be accomplish-
ed. The 5th chapter of the UNS Four-Year Master Plan
for 1977-81 contains a great deal of information con-
cerning these questions and justifies your detailed
review. Among the conclusions which can be reached
from that information, several are worth emphasizing
here.
Nevada spends less State money per full-time equated
student in higher education than the average state.
Nevada spends a smaller percentage of available tax
revenues for higher education than the average
state.
Nevada asks its students to spend slightly more in
fees than average.
Nevada depends on student fees for a signficantly
larger part of its budget than average.
Nevada public institutions instruct a higher per-
centage of both residents and non-residents than
the average state.
Nevada has a higher student-faculty ratio than
average.
Should the Governor and the Legislature decide to
neither increase the University's share of the State
General Fund nor to increase the revenue in the General
Fund, then the Board will have to direct that changes be
made. We can strive for greater efficiency; that is, do
more work with the same number or fewer people. Growth
of enrollments of in-state students can be restricted.
Out-of-state enrollments can be reduced. New programs
can be postponed. Fees and tuition can be further in-
creased. Existing programs of instruction, research
and public service can be curtailed or eliminated. Fac-
ulty salary increases can be further postponed. Obvi-
ously some of these alternatives will have more appeal
to some decision makers than to others.
From all data available, I conclude that the University
of Nevada System budgets are reasonable and that citi-
zens of Nevada are getting full measure for their tax
dollars spent for higher education. I request that you
approve this revised request for 1977-79, and that you
earnestly seek its approval by the Governor and the
Legislature.
Dr. Douglas Mathewson presented slide illustrations by way
of explanation of the revised budget document. Dr. James
Richardson requested, on behalf of the UNR Senate Executive
Board, that the Board reconsider its action in October de-
clining to authorize an increase in the budget request to
accommodate the latest data on salaries (request identified
as Ref. 40 and filed with permanent minutes).
Mr. Dick Belaustegui, Unit Senate Chairman, endorsed the re-
quest of the UNR Senate Executive Board. Dr. Paul Burns,
UNLV Senate Chairman, stated that UNLV would offer full
support to restoration by the Board of Regents of the
faculty salary goal.
Mrs. Fong moved for reconsideration of the action taken in
October concerning the revision of the budget. Motion
seconded by Miss Mason, failed by the following roll call
vote:
No - Dr. Anderson, Mr. Ross, Mr. James Buchanan
Yes - Mr. John Buchanan, Mrs. Fong, Mrs. Knudtsen,
Miss Mason
Abstain - Mr. Karamanos
Mr. Ross moved approval of the revised budget request as
submitted. Motion seconded by Dr. Anderson, carried by the
following roll call vote:
Yes - Dr. Anderson, Mr. Karamanos, Mrs. Knudtsen, Miss
Mason, Mr. Ross
No - Mr. John Buchanan, Mrs. Fong
Not Voting - Mr. James Buchanan
Mrs. Knudtsen moved to further review the budget request to
reinstate the faculty salary goal based on current data.
Motion seconded by Miss Mason.
Mr. Ross moved to table until the Board reconvened on
Saturday. Motion seconded by Mr. Karamanos, carried without
dissent.
33. Clarification of Affirmative Action Policy
Chancellor Humphrey recalled that in October the Board had
instructed that Section 5, Chapter 5 of Title 4 of the Board
of Regents Handbook, be clarified and that "internally" and
"externally" be defined. He recommended that this be accom-
plished by adding the following to subsection 1.f of Section
5, Guidelines for Implementation:
1. At the Division level responsible Administrators must:
............
f. Publicize all available open positions both inter-
nally and externally through bulletin board and
advertising.
Internally shall mean within a Division of the Uni-
versity of Nevada System and externally shall mean
within the other Divisions of the System and outside
the University of Nevada System.
This shall not be interpreted as requiring a search
even within the Division in order to fill positions
of academic Department Chairmen or, in CCD, posi-
tions of Directors who serve in the same capacity as
academic Department Chairmen do in the Universities.
Chancellor Humphrey further noted that there is some inter-
est in seeking an amendment to this policy and proposals
will be considered by the Faculty Senates, the affirmative
action/equal opportunity officers group, and the Adminis-
tration, and a report and recommendation will be made to the
Board at a later date.
President Milam expressed concern that this requirement of
external recruiting was in conflict with the affirmative
action statement for the Cooperative Extension Service, as
approved by the U. S. Department of Agriculture in 1971,
and he suggested that this item be deferred until the next
meeting.
Mrs. Fong moved that the item be tabled until January.
Motion seconded by Mrs. Knudtsen, carried without dissent.
34. Affirmative Action Information
Miss Mason asked that this item be moved from the Informa-
tion to the Action Agenda for discussion. The item concern-
ed her request at the September meeting for a new report
from all of the University's affirmative action officers,
with the report to include (1) how future promotions will
be handled; (2) recruiting procedures; (3) what changes
have occurred; (4) number of minorities; (5) number of
women; (6) tenure ratio between men and women; and (7)
salary ratio between men and women.
A report from DRI was included with the agenda, together
with a statement by the Chancellor that reports from the
other three Divisions would be filed in January.
Miss Mason expressed extreme annoyance, stating that she
had requested this report in September, 1975, and was in-
formed that it would be submitted in November, 1975. She
also stated that she had been told by Miss Delia Martinez,
System Affirmative Action Officer, that she was quite dis-
turbed by the reports she had received (in 1975) and wanted
to give the Divisions time to improve before their reports
were submitted.
Chancellor Humphrey requested an opportunity to discuss
with Miss Martinez the import of her remarks and it was
agreed that the reports requested by Miss Mason in September
1976 would be included on the January agenda, along with
additional information she requested concerning the source
of salary monies (i. e., Federal, State, etc.) for minority
and women employees.
The meeting adjourned at 5:30 P.M. and reconvened on Saturday
at 8:20 A.M.
Discussion resumed on Item 32, 1977-1979 Budget Request
The Chair ordered the following motion removed from the
table:
Mrs. Knudtsen moved to further revise the budget
request to reinstate the faculty salary goal based on
current data. Motion seconded by Miss Mason.
Chancellor Humphrey reported that staff had run the neces-
sary calculations the previous evening and had determined
that it would require approximately $1.8 million increase
in the revised budget request to accommodate to the amount
of money required to meet the compensation goal of 12% in-
crease the first year and 9% increase the second year of
the biennium.
Mrs. Knudtsen asked that her earlier motion be withdrawn.
Miss Mason, who seconded, concurred.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved that the Board reaffirm its policy to
strive to keep faculty compensation at the mean of the 50
institution peer group, within the limits of the appropri-
ation for 1977-79. Motion seconded by Mr. Karamanos,
carried without dissent.
Chancellor Humphrey pointed out that in order to develop a
1977-78 work program, it will be necessary for the Admin-
istration to make a series of assumptions and recommenda-
tions to the Board since further direction from the Board
is required.
35. Admission of Applicants with Criminal Records or Psychiatric
Problems
President Baepler recalled that in February, 1976 the Board
rescinded the policy for UNR requiring applicants with
criminal records or identified psychiatric problems to be
reviewed by a special screening committee. In May, however,
the Board declined to rescind an identical policy for UNLV
and CCD and directed that a new procedure be developed.
Dr. Baepler renewed his request that the policy for UNLV be
rescinded, and submitted a memorandum in support of this
request (identified as Ref. 28 and filed with permanent
minutes). President Donnelly also requested that the policy
be rescinded for CCD. Chancellor Humphrey endorsed this re-
quest, but stated that if the Board did not wish to follow
the recommendation, the requirement should be reimposed on
UNR.
Chancellor Humphrey reported that all Senates have endorsed
the proposal that the policy be rescinded except the Unit
Senate which did not take action based on the fact that it
is not concerned with the admission of students.
Mr. Ross noted that the Board's earlier action had been to
request a new procedure be developed and he stated that he
believed that certain questions should be asked of the
applicant so that the information might be on file.
Chancellor Humphrey stated that he and the other Officers
had not been aware that the Board believed that information
should be gathered but not used. He suggested that such
action on the part of the University would not be desirable.
Presidents Baepler, Donnelly and Milam concurred with the
Chancellor's recommendation that the policy be rescinded for
all instructional Divisions of the University.
Miss Mason moved that the policy statement concerning ad-
mission of applicants with criminal records or psychiatric
problems for UNLV and CCD be rescinded. Motion seconded by
Mrs. Knudtsen, carried by the following roll call vote:
Yes - Mr. John Buchanan, Mrs. Fong, Mr. Karamanos,
Mrs. Knudtsen, Miss Mason
No - Dr. Anderson, Mr. Ross, Mr. James Buchanan
36. Collective Bargaining Regulations
Chancellor Humphrey noted that Section 23 of Chapter 6,
Title 4, of the Board of Regents Handbook, establishes five
employee negotiating units: (1) faculty at UNR and UNLV;
(2) faculty in the special or service units not a part of
a Division; (3) DRI faculty; (4) CCD faculty; and (5) grad-
uate assistants or graduate fellows in any Division. He
recalled that in September, 1976 the matter of separating
the faculties of UNR and UNLV into two negotiating units was
referred to UNR and UNLV Senates, which in turn voted in
favor of separate units.
President Baepler, President Milam and Chancellor Humphrey
recommended that the regulations be amended to provide for
separate bargaining units for UNR and UNLV.
Miss Mason moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Ross.
Mr. Charles Levinson, speaking on behalf of the UNLV Chapter
of NSP, and Dr. James Richardson, speaking on behalf of the
UNR Faculty Senate, urged approval by the Board.
Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Yes - Dr. Anderson, Mr. John Buchanan, Mrs. Fong, Mr.
Karamanos, Mrs. Knudtsen, Miss Mason, Mr. Ross,
Mr. James Buchanan.
37. Code Amendment Regarding Tenure for Part-Time Faculty
Chancellor Humphrey recalled that the UNR Senate had pro-
posed an amendment to Chapter 3 of the Code, to make it
possible for faculty designated as 50% or more of full-
time to receive tenure. This proposal was referred to the
other Senates. The Unit Senate and the UNLV Senate favor
the proposed amendment. The CCD and DRI Senates decided to
take no action.
Chancellor Humphrey reported that the Officers recommend
that the matter be tabled at this time and that an ad hoc
System Committee be requested to recommend additional Code
language and procedures to be followed if the Code is
amended.
Mrs. Fong moved that the matter be tabled. Motion seconded
by Mrs. Knudtsen, carried without dissent.
38. Investment Income Distribution
Chancellor Humphrey noted that UNS currently has two unem-
ployment compensation insurance (UCI) pools, one for appro-
priated and one for nonappropriated funds. In accordance
with Title 4, Chapter 3, Section 3 of the Board of Regents
Handbook, interest earned from the temporary investment of
surplus funds in the two UCI pools has been credited to the
Board of Regents Special Projects account. A recent audit
report from HEW recommends that earnings resulting from in-
vesting the UCI pool reserve balances be credited back to
the UCI pool. Dr. Humphrey stated that this HEW recommenda-
tion was discussed at a meeting of the UNS Business Officers
on September 30, 1976, and it was the consensus of that
group that the UNS should comply with the HEW recommenda-
tion. The Officers recommended that this policy statement
be amended to provide that income from investment of the
UCI pools be credited to those funds, effective January 1,
1977.
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Karamanos,
carried without dissent.
39. Faculty Working on Advanced Degrees
Chancellor Humphrey recalled that last May, the UNLV Senate
and President Baepler recommended that Title 4, Chapter 4,
Section 4 of the Handbook be amended as follows:
No faculty member holding the rank of Assistant Profes-
sor, Associate Professor or Professor, or an equivalent,
shall be permitted to become a candidate for an advanced
degree at the University, except that (1) students who
enter a graduate program and who by virtue of their
advanced standing are qualified for temporary appointment
on the faculty shall be permitted to complete their
training while retaining such positions, or (2) a faculty
member may be permitted to become a candidate for an ad-
vanced degree outside of his/her own Department if the
request to do so is approved by the UNLV Graduate
Standards Committee.
As noted in the agenda, this proposal was referred to the
other Senates. The DRI Senate voted to express no opinion.
The Unit Senate approved the proposal. The UNR Senate con-
curred with the proposal provided "his/her own Department"
is changed to "his or her own College". The Officers rec-
ommended that the following amendment be adopted:
No faculty member holding the rank of Assistant
Professor, Associate Professor or Professor, or an
equivalent, shall be permitted to become a candidate
for an advanced degree at the University, except that
(1) students who enter a graduate program and who by
virtue of their advanced standing are qualified for
temporary appointment on the faculty shall be per-
mitted to complete their training while retaining such
position, or (2) a faculty member may be permitted to
become a candidate for an advanced degree outside of
his/her own Department if the request to do so is ap-
proved by the appropriate graduate school committee and
by the President.
Mr. Ross moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr. Anderson,
carried without dissent.
40. Student Fee Problems
A. Chancellor Humphrey recalled that on May 14, 1976 the
Board approved a consolidated fee proposal and a re-
sulting revision to Chapter 13 of the Handbook, to be
effective Summer and Fall, 1977. Section 7 of that
revised Chapter 13 concerns the policy for delayed pay-
ment of registration fees and tuition and provides that
the second payment shall be made not later than Friday
of the sixth week of instruction. Section 8 of that
revised Chapter 13 concerns refund of fees and provides
that no refund shall be made after the end of the fifth
week of instruction. Dr. Humphrey noted that since the
deferred payment balance is due one week later than the
refund deadline, a student on the deferred payment plan
who does not pay the deferred balance by the sixth week
would become a receivable. If the due date of the sec-
ond deferred payment is made to coincide with the refund
deadline, students not paying the deferred payment on
time would forfeit the balance as a refund, eliminating
the receivable and resulting in cancellation of regis-
tration.
Dr. Humphrey stated that after considerable review, the
Business Officers of the Divisions recommended that
Section 7 be amended to provide for payment no later
than the fifth week of instruction. The Officers con-
curred and recommended approval of this change.
Miss Mason expressed concern that this change in policy
would shorten by one week the period of time in which a
student would have to make the second installment of his
deferred payment.
Miss Mason moved that the due date for the second in-
stallment of a deferred payment shall be not later than
Friday of the sixth week of instruction and that no
refund shall be made after the end of the sixth week of
instruction. Motion seconded by Mr. Ross, carried with-
out dissent.
B. Chancellor Humphrey noted that the consolidated fee per
credit for regular academic semesters will be $22 at
UNR, $21 at UNLV and $13 at CCD, beginning Fall 1977.
During Summer School, beginning Summer 1977, it will be
$30 per credit at UNR and UNLV and $13 at CCD. In set-
ting this consolidated fee, no decision was made con-
cerning the part of the fee which would be covered by a
grant-in-aid.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended and the Presidents
concurred that (1) the grant-in-aid for all categories
of students at all times at UNR and UNLV be $11 per
credit and $8.50 per credit at CCD; and (2) students
receiving a grant-in-aid as athletes, professional staff
and dependents, graduate assistants (fellows), or clas-
sified staff also receive a waiver during the regular
academic year of the Capital Improvement Fee of $6 per
credit at UNR and UNLV and $4 per credit at CCD.
ASUN President Jim Stone requested that the waiver of
the Capital Improvement fee also be extended to execu-
tive officers of the student body associations.
Dr. Anderson moved approval of the Chancellor's recom-
mendation, with the waiver of the Capital Improvement
fee to be extended to student body officers with in-
structions to the Division Presidents to identify those
student body officers who would receive the Capital
Improvement fee waiver. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
C. Chancellor Humphrey noted that Section 4 of the revised
Chapter 13 sets tuition (i. e., the amount charged a
nonresident in addition to the regular registration fee)
at $600 per semester for all instructional programs
except the School of Medical Sciences, UNR, which shall
charge tuition of $3,000 per semester. This Medical
School rate was set to coincide with the WICHE student
exchange rate of $6,000 per year. The WICHE rate has
been increased to $12,000 per year, effective 1977-78.
President Milam and Chancellor Humphrey recommended that
Section 4 of Chapter 13 be amended to provide a tuition
charge of $6,000 per semester for nonresident students
in the School of Medical Sciences. (The nonresident
will also pay the $1,100 per semester registration fee
charged all resident medical students.)
President Milam and Chancellor Humphrey also recommended
that the distribution of the $1,100 registration fee be
the same as for an undergraduate taking 16 credits; i.
e., $96 to Capital Improvement Fee Fund, $4.80 to Stu-
dent Union Operating, $16 to Student Union Capital
Improvement, $22.40 to Health Services, $22.40 to ASUN,
and $14.40 to Intercollegiate Athletics. The balance
of $924 would go to the School of Medical Sciences
budget.
Mr. John Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by
Mrs. Fong, carried without dissent.
D. Chancellor Humphrey noted that in 1977-78, the fee for
Application for Admissions become $5 for all Divisions.
There has been discussion of waiving this fee for trans-
fers from one Division to another; however, no agreement
had been reached. Chancellor Humphrey stated that
unless the Board directs otherwise, the fee will be
uniformly charged to all students applying for admission
to any Division.
Mr. John Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by
Mrs. Fong, carried without dissent.
41. Code Amendment Regarding Administrative Personnel
Chancellor Humphrey recalled that in May, 1976 the UNLV
Senate and President Baepler had proposed the amendment of
the Code by addition of a new Section 3.7, as follows:
Section 3.7
Economic Security Provisions for Professional Administrative
Personnel Not Holding Rank in a Teaching and Research
Department.
3.7.1 Tenure as defined above is related specifically to
teaching and research. Professional personnel whose
administrative tasks entitle them to appointments
with faculty status and fringe benefits but who are
not engaged in teaching and research are not eligible
for tenure as administrative officers. Although they
do not have the need for tenure as a protector of
academic freedom, they do have a need for alternative
arrangements with respect to job security and academ-
ic due process.
3.7.2 Administrative personnel may be appointed with or
without concurrent academic rank in a teaching and
research Department. If they have such academic
rank, they may be considered for tenure by such a
Department in accordance with the regular tenure
provisions set forth above. Lacking such concurrent
appointments, they have as an alternative to tenure
the following provisions to assure economic security
and due process.
3.7.3 Persons appointed without academic rank in a teaching
and research Department to administrative positions
carrying professional and faculty status and fringe
benefits are hereafter called Administrative Profes-
sionals. They are appointed annually with either
provisional or continuing appointments. The first
six annual appointments are deemed to be provisional
and beginning with the seventh annual appointment,
the appointments are deemed to be continuing.
3.7.4 The continuing appointment of an Administrative
Professional may be terminated only for cause. Such
cause will be one which would justify the termination
of a tenured faculty member and the Administrative
Professional will be accorded the same rights of ap-
peal as a tenured faculty member would enjoy.
3.7.5 During the period of the six provisional appointments
an Administrative Professional may be dismissed with-
out cause with 90 days notice.
3.7.6 Neither the limitation of cause in Section 3.7.4
above nor the limit of 90 days in Section 3.7.5 is
intended to restrict the Presidential authority to
require immediate suspension under Section 5.3.3.
Dr. Humphrey reported that the proposal was submitted to the
other Senates. The DRI Senate and President Smith consider-
ed the matter but chose to express no opinion. The UNR
Senate has no objection if this proposed amendment were
applicable only to UNLV; however, it opposes its application
to UNR. CCD Senates took no action. The Unit Senate has
strong reservations and is still working on the matter.
The Officers recommended that this be deferred for further
study and that it be returned to the Board in the Spring.
Mr. Ross moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Karamanos,
carried without dissent.
42. Code Amendment Regarding Boards and Committees
Chancellor Humphrey recalled that the UNR Senate had pro-
posed an amendment to Section 1.3.9 of the Code which would
abolish the authority of the Chancellor, and alter the
authority of the Presidents, to appoint Boards and Commit-
tees, and would substitute "System Policy Recommending
Committees". The proposed wording of the amendment was in-
cluded with the agenda (identified as Ref. 36 and filed
with permanent minutes).
Chancellor Humphrey reported that this proposal was referred
to other Senates. The UNLV Senate favors the proposed
amendment; the Unit, DRI and CCD Senates oppose the amend-
ment. The Presidents and Chancellor Humphrey recommended
that the proposed amendment not be adopted.
Dr. Richardson, UNR Faculty Senate Chairman, spoke in sup-
port of the proposed amendment to the Code.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved that the proposed amendment not be
adopted. Motion seconded by Mr. John Buchanan, carried
without dissent.
43. Approval of Fund Transfers
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval of the following
fund transfers:
#76-11 $23,076.01 from Contingency Reserve to Chancellor's
Office Professional Salaries account to provide
salary funds and fringe benefits for newly appointed
General Counsel.
#76-13 $6,169.02 from Contingency Reserve to Chancellor's
Office Classified Salaries account to provide salary
funds and fringe benefits for a classified position
added upon appointment of the General Counsel.
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Karamanos,
carried without dissent.
44. 1977-1981 Capital Improvement Program
Mr. Harry Wood, UNS Architect/Facility Planner, presented
the 1977-1981 UNS Capital Improvement Program, comprising
13 projects which total $37,857,200 and which can be accom-
plished by use of revenue already dedicated to this purpose.
Two additional projects, totaling $4,272,000 are also in-
cluded in the Program and can be accomplished if the Legis-
lature appropriates General Fund monies or authorizes a
General Obligation bond issue. (Project list filed with
permanent minutes.) Mr. Wood commented on those projects
requested by the Board but not recommended by the State
Public Works Board (i. e., #4, Northern Nevada Community
College Campus Improvements at $126,000; #5 Western Nevada
Community College Carson City Campus Improvements at
$92,000; #14 Clark County Community College, Henderson
Campus, at $2,043,000; and #15 Western Nevada Community
College, Carson City Campus, at $1,383,000 and Fallon Campus
at $846,000).
Chancellor Humphrey recommended that the Board continue to
authorize the Administration to seek authority and funding
for all 15 projects comprising the total 4-year 1977-1981
Capital Improvement Program request.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. John
Buchanan, carried without dissent.
45. New Business
Dr. Anderson suggested consideration of a Regents Committee
to study collective bargaining. Although no action was
taken to appoint such a Committee, it was agreed that Mr.
Karamanos would make a presentation concerning collective
bargaining at the January meeting.
The Action Agenda was completed and the Information Agenda sub-
mitted. The Information Agenda contained the following items and
is on file in the Chancellor's Office:
(1) Report of Purchases in Excess of $8,000
(2) Promotion and Tenure Recommendation Form
(3) Clark County Medical Society Letter
(4) Report of Disciplinary Cases
(5) Report of Foreign Travel
(6) Report of Fund Transfers
(7) Affirmative Action Information
(8) Board of Regents Special Projects Account
(9) Progress of University Projects
The meeting adjourned at 10:30 A.M.
Mrs. Bonnie M. Smotony
Secretary to the Board
11-19-1976