November 20-21, 1970
11-20-1970
Pages 59-92
BOARD OF REGENTS
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA SYSTEM
November 20-21, 1970
The Board of Regents met on the above dates in the Donald C.
Moyer Campus Student Union, University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Members present: Mr. Thomas G. Bell
Mr. James H. Bilbray
Mr. Procter Hug, Jr.
Mr. Harold Jacobsen
Mrs. Molly Knudtsen
Louis Lombardi, M. D.
Mr. R. J. Ronzone
Mr. Albert Seeliger
Members absent: Fred M. Anderson, M. D.
Mr. Archie C. Grant
Dr. Juanita White
Others present: Chancellor Neil D. Humphrey
President N. Edd Miller (UNR)
President R. J. Zorn (UNLV)
Director Charles R. Donnelly (CCD)
Director John M. Ward (DRI)
Vice President Donald H. Baepler (UNLV)
Acting Vice President James T. Anderson (UNR)
Mr. Herman Westfall, Business Manager (UNLV)
Mr. Edward Olsen, Director of Information (UNR)
Mr. Mark Hughes, Director of Information (UNLV)
Dr. Edmund Barmettler, Faculty Senate Chairman
(UNR)
Dr. Don Fowler, Faculty Senate Chairman (DRI)
Dr. John Vergiels, Faculty Senate Chairman
(UNLV)
Miss Frankie Sue Del Papa, ASUN President
Mr. Richard Myers, CSUN President
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Hug at 10:40 A.M.
1. Approval of Minutes
Upon motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mr. Seeliger, the
minutes of the regular meeting of October 9-10, 1970, were
approved as distributed.
2. Supplemental Agenda
Upon motion by Mr. Bell, seconded by Mr. Jacobsen, 5 addi-
tional items were added to the agenda.
3. Report of Gifts and Grants
President Zorn submitted a report covering gifts and grants
received by UNLV during fiscal year 1969-70, totaling
$1,493,892 (report filed with permanent minutes).
President Miller submitted a similar report for UNR total-
ing $2,301,880 (report filed with permanent minutes).
Gifts and grants were recommended for acceptance as indicat-
ed in Ref. C, filed with permanent minutes.
Motion by Mr. Bell, seconded by Mr. Seeliger, carried with-
out dissent that the gifts and grants be accepted as pre-
sented.
4. Report of Personnel Actions
The following appointments were recommended by the appropri-
ate officers:
UNLV
COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES
Georgianna H. Perazzo, Graduate Assistant, 9/1/70-6/30/71 -
$1875 (full time Fall semester, 1/2 time Spring semester)
James R. Earl, Graduate Assistant, 9/1/70-6/30/71 - $3000
STUDENT UNION
Mary Louise Shadley, Graduate Assistant, 10/1/70-6/30/71 -
$2250 (base for academic year $2500)
UNR
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE
Jerome C. Johnson, Lecturer, Regional Training Officer for
Headstart, 9/1/70-6/30/71 - $12,300 annual rate (new,
temporary position)
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE
David L. Aalbers, Graduate Teaching Fellow in Chemistry,
1/8 time, Fall semester 1970 - $337.50 (temporary position)
Steven James Fox, Graduate Teaching Fellow in Anthropology,
10/1/70-1/31/71 - $1000 (temporary position)
Lucinda Lee Guernsey, Graduate Teaching Fellow in Mathe-
matics, 11/1/70-1/31/71 - $750 (replacement for Anthony
Pontonero)
Stephen E. Loveless, Graduate Teaching Fellow in Psychology,
9/16/70-6/30/71 - $1187.50 (replacement for Joan Lahren)
William M. Ransom, Graduate Teaching Fellow in English,
Fall semester 1970 - $1250 (temporary position)
Peter R. Reams, Graduate Teaching Fellow in Political Sci-
ence, 1/4 time, 10/1/70-1/31/71 - $500 (replacement for
William Stephenson)
Bill Ticky Toth, Graduate Teaching Fellow in English, 1/4
time, Fall semester 1970 - $675 (temporary position)
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Arthie E. Blake, Graduate Research Fellow in B. B. & E. R.,
10/1/70-6/30/71 - $1125 (replacement for Daniel Culbert)
MACKAY SCHOOL OF MINES
Daniel E. Collins, Graduate Research Fellow in Nevada
Bureau of Mines, academic year 1970-71 - $2750 (temporary
position)
SCHOOL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
Kamal S. Yackzan, Visiting Lecturer in Anatomy, 9/1/70-
1/31/71 - $6900 (temporary appointment)
PHYSICAL PLANT
Berger B. Nelson, Electrical Engineer, 1/18-6/30/71 -
$14,100 annual rate (vacant position)
Motion by Mr. Bell, seconded by Mr. Jacobsen, carried with-
out dissent that the above personnel actions be approved as
recommended.
5. Petition on Behalf of Dr. Paul Adamian
Mr. Brady Keresey, UNR student, presented a petition, which
he stated contained 1100 signatures on behalf of Dr. Paul
S. Adamian. The petition read as follows:
The good and usefulness of the University has been
placed in danger. If one member of this community
can be placed in jeopardy for the actions of many,
then this University is defeating its purpose.
Unwarranted and reactionary pressure has caused tur-
moil throughout the University. We, the undersigned,
wish to express our deep concern and pledge our full
support to Dr. Paul Adamian. We urge you to stand up
for our University and reinstate Dr. Adamian with
full rights and privileges due a University professor.
Mr. Hug received the petition on behalf of the Board and
noted since this was a personnel matter, discussion would
be confined to the Executive Session.
6. Kenneth M. de Vos Scholarships
President Zorn reported the receipt of $140,000 from the
Kenneth de Vos Charitable Remainder Trust "for the purpose
of establishing the Kenneth M. de Vos Scholarship Fund with
the income to be used to provide scholarships for worthy
students to be selected by the Scholarship Committee" of
UNLV. Dr. Zorn also reported that the de Vos Trust Agree-
ment provided that after the distribution of specific re-
quests, UNLV will receive 9/16 residue of a related trust;
the Mary Alice de Vos Trust. The trust document specifies
that: "It is the desire of the Grantors that the distri-
butions made from the trust to educational institutions be
used to provide scholarships to colored students having dark
skins (negroid or others) who meet the standards for en-
trance into the respective institutions. This, however, is
to be regarded as merely an expression of desire and shall
not act as a limitation upon said gifts."
Dr. Zorn noted that the exact value of this second trust
grant has not been determined, but it appears it will be
in excess of $1 million. He requested that the University,
in accepting the gift, acknowledge the part played by Mrs.
Mildred P. Ulmer, who had suggested the gift to the donors
and has been credited by them as influencing their decision.
President Zorn recommended that the Board accept the
$140,000 as an endowment fund for the purpose specified by
the trust instrument to be administered in accordance with
the following guidelines as approved by the trustees:
The de Vos Charitable Remainder Trust has provided an
endowment of $140,000 which generates income for
scholarships to enable College opportunities for dis-
advantaged ethnic minorities. Ordinarily, 6 to 8
scholarships, each providing a stipend of $1000 are
available each year. 2 or more grants are made to
Freshmen, and renewals are possible for a maximum of
9 semesters. Special consideration is given to Afro-
American students having an aptitude for College
success.
Applications will be received and ranked by the Fi-
nancial Aids Officer, with final award made by the
University Scholarship Committee. Motivation for
academic success and financial need shall be the
prime qualifications for initial selection; renewals
will be made on a semester-to-semester basis, provided
academic achievement meets minimum University standards.
Chancellor Humphrey endorsed the above recommendation and
further recommended that Dr. Zorn be requested to develop
a proposal for the employment of the additional monies to
be received to be presented to the Board not later than
the time of distribution of the residual of the estate.
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
without dissent that the above recommendation be approved.
7. National Defense Student Loan Program
President Zorn requested $12,175 to meet the matching re-
quirements of the National Defense Student Loan Program.
He noted that no UNLV student loan monies are available
for this purpose.
Chancellor Humphrey noted that $25,000 had been provided
by the Legislature to the System for this purpose for the
1969-71 biennium; however, this appropriation had been
totally expended during the 1969-70 fiscal year. He recom-
mended the following monies under the control of the Board
of Regents be made available to UNLV for the required 1/9
matching funds:
Miscellaneous Endowment Income $ 386.35
Alice Dimmitt Endowment Income 5,453.06
Lowell Daniels Endowment Income 387.05
Hayden Ellicott Endowment Income 2,086.52
Anine B. Christensen Endowment Income 2,359.51
Board of Regents Special Projects 1,502.51
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Ronzone, carried
without dissent that the above recommendation be approved.
8. American International Academy
President Zorn endorsed a recommendation by Vice President
Baepler and the Academic Council, as follows:
The Academic Council recommends the affiliation of the
University of Nevada, Las Vegas, with the American
International Academy. Through the American Interna-
tional Acadamy our University will, at no financial
risk, be able to take advantage of overseas education
for our students.
Basically, our students will be eligible to take courses
already in existence offered by the American Interna-
tional Academy and, additionally, we would be able to
list selected courses which would be promoted by the
American International Academy but which would be
taught by our own faculty members during the Summer in
various parts of the world.
Affiliation with this Academy, in essence, gives them
permission to use our University as an accreditation
source for their course offerings. It is my under-
standing that a good many Colleges and Universities
around the country will be affiliating with this
organization.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Motion by Mr. Bilbray, seconded by Mr. Seeliger, carried
without dissent that the above recommendation be approved.
9. College of Education Building, UNLV
President Zorn reported that the bids for this project were
opened October 20, 1970 and the low bid of J. A. Tiberti
was as follows:
Base Bid $2,967,000
Deductive Alternates:
A. Air distribution system change 38,000-
B. Leave 3rd floor unfinished 107,000-
Additive Alternates:
C. Separate lecture building 144,000+
C.1 Separate mental retardation building 122,000+
D. Light and plumbing fixture change 6,000+
E. Cabinets, rooms 2-69 33,000+
F. Audio test booth 34,000+
G. Projection screen 4,000+
H. Paving tile deck 14,000+
I. Directories 4,500+
J. Two pools and fountains No bid
K. Hardware and door change 10,000+
L. Art work 27,000+
M. Landscaping 45,000+
N. 6" concrete walks 8,000+
President Zorn also reviewed the summary of the project
budget as approved by the Board:
Construction $2,714,000
Contingency 70,800
Furnishings 200,000
Sub Total $2,984,800
Miscellaneous Fixed Costs 208,200
Total $3,193,000
(Detail of project budget and scope was included with agenda
as is filed with permanent minutes, identified as Ref. G,
Pages 3 and 4.)
President Zorn reviewed the various alternatives which the
University has considered in attempting to reach a resolu-
tion which would permit the construction to proceed. He
noted that Mr. William Hancock, Manager of the State Plan-
ning Board, had proposed several alternatives which had
been discussed with the Chancellor and had been considered
by the College of Education Building Committee. (Hancock
alternatives contained in letter dated November 4, 1970
and filed with permanent minutes identified as Ref. G,
Pages 5, 6 and 7.)
President Zorn recommended the following course of action:
Base Bid $2,967,000
Less: Negotiated reduction in base bid
items 73,000-
Deductive alternates A and B 145,000-
Sub total $2,749,000
Add: Parts of additive alternates E and G 10,000+
Additive alternate C 144,000+
Total $2,903,000
(All figures rounded to nearest thousand)
Chancellor Humphrey endorsed the above recommendation, not-
ing that this would leave approximately $82,000 available
for contingency and furnishings and would leave one wing
of the 3rd floor partially unfinished. A supplemental ap-
propriation of $200,000, less the residual of the $82,000
contingency fund, would then be necessary to complete the
furnishings of the building. He further noted that if this
procedure is approved, and a supplemental appropriation of
approximately $200,000 is requested, it is assumed that a
request for a supplemental appropriation for the UNR Col-
lege of Education might also be made.
Mr. Jacobsen asked if projections for classroom and office
space were keeping pace with the enrollment projections.
Dr. Zorn stated that when the Humanities building and the
College of Education building were completed, there will
be enough classroom and office space to erase the deficiency
which now exists and to allow for growth for at least 3
bienna (or until 1979). He pointed out that the needs dur-
ing the next biennium will be for Physical Education facili-
ties, after which the most acute need will be in the science
area and then library expansion.
Motion by Mr. Bilbray, seconded by Mr. Ronzone, carried
without dissent that the above recommendation be approved.
10. Exterior of Chemistry Building
President Zorn stated that the Chemistry building has been
occupied for several months; however, the exterior of the
building still does not look finished. He noted that a
number of alternatives have been investigated to provide
a different finishing to the exterior and it has been
determined that the best alternative would be an applica-
tion of a finishing material which will give an appearance
similar to that of the Student Union building. He noted
that there are several such finishes on the market and
rough estimates indicate a cost of approximately $10,000
to $15,000 which he said he believed would be an appropri-
ate expenditure from the UNLV Capital Improvement Fee Fund.
He suggested that, unless there was objection to proceeding
in this manner, he would propose that bids be requested and
the results reported at the next meeting. No objection was
stated.
11. Class A Actions, UNR
President Miller presented the following 3 Class A Actions
by the UNR Faculty Senate with his recommendation for
approval:
A. Undergraduate Council and Faculty Senate Representation
for School of Medical Sciences
That the Faculty Senate and Undergraduate Council
membership temporarily be increased by one (1)
by the addition of a duly elected member from the
School of Medical Sciences.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval, effective immedi-
ately.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mrs. Knudtsen, carried
without dissent that the above recommendation be approved.
B. Substitution of Health Education Courses for Physical
Education Courses
That students in the College of Education be
permitted to substitute 2 credits (as devised by
the College of Education) in Health Education for
2 of the all-University required Physical Educa-
tion courses.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval, effective Spring
semester, 1971.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Ronzone, carried
without dissent, that the above recommendation be approved.
C. Requiring ACT for Admission
That ACT be required for admission to all Baccalau-
reate and Associate Programs at the University of
Nevada, Reno. New transfer students may be excused
by the Dean of the College if the Mathematics and
English requirements have been satisfied.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval, effective Fall
semester, 1971.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Seeliger, carried
without dissent that the above recommendation be approved.
12. College of Education Building, UNR
Chancellor Humphrey recalled that at the October meeting
the Board had authorized the Administration to proceed
with negotiations and other necessary work to sell $1.2
million of revenue bonds for this project. At this time,
Chancellor Humphrey stated, it appears that it would be
advisable to go to public sale of the bonds rather than
to try a negotiated sale. Accordingly, he recommended
adoption of the following resolutions to authorize the
issuance of revenue bonds in the amount of $1.2 million
and authorizing the public sale of such securities with
bids to be received January 8, 1970.
RESOLUTION #70-8
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE BY THE BOARD OF
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA OF THE UNIVERSITY'S
OBLIGATIONS DESIGNATED AS THE "UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA,
RENO, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FEE REVENUE BONDS, SERIES
NOVEMBER 1, 1970", IN PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $1,200,000,
FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING WHOLLY OR IN PART THE COST
OF CONSTRUCTING AND OTHERWISE ACQUIRING FOR THE UNIVER-
SITY A COLLEGE OF EDUCATION BUILDING ON THE CAMPUS OF
THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, RENO, AND ACQUIRING EQUIPMENT
AND FURNISHINGS THEREFOR, AND STRUCTURES, IMPROVEMENTS
AND OTHER APPURTENANCES RELATING THERETO; PROVIDING THE
FORM, TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE BONDS, THE MANNER OF
THEIR EXECUTION, THE METHOD OF THEIR PAYMENT AND THE
SECURITY THEREFOR; PROVIDING FOR THE DISPOSITION OF
REVENUES DERIVED FROM CERTAIN FEES AND OTHER CHARGES
FROM STUDENTS ATTENDING THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, RENO,
AND FROM OTHER FACILITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY: PRESCRIB-
ING OTHER DETAILS CONCERNING SUCH BONDS AND SUCH FACILI-
TIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO COVENANTS AND AGREE-
MENTS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; RATIFYING ACTION HERETO-
FORE TAKEN TOWARD ACQUIRING SUCH COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
BUILDING FACILITIES AND ISSUING SUCH BONDS; PROVIDING
OTHER DETAILS RELATING THERETO; AND REPEALING ALL RESO-
LUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH.
RESOLUTION #70-9
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC SALE OF THE SECURI-
TIES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA DESIGNATED AS THE
"UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FEE REVENUE
BONDS, SERIES NOVEMBER 1, 1970", IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT
OF $1,200,000; PROVIDING THE FORMS OF THE NOTICES OF
SUCH SALE; PROVIDING FOR GIVING NOTICE OF THE SALE AND
OTHER DETAILS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND REPEALING
ALL RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Jacobsen, carried
without dissent that the above resolutions be adopted and
bids be received January 8, 1971.
Chairman Hug introduced Regent-Elect William Morris and welcomed
him to the meeting.
13. Approval of Preliminary Plans for a Large Animal Facility
Dean Bohmont presented the preliminary plans for a large
animal facility to be constructed at the Main Station Farm.
He noted that the building will have an approximate area of
2000 square feet and will have facilities for X-ray and
surgery of large animals. Dean Bohmont noted that this
project was originally approved as a capital improvement
item by the Board in November 1969, to be constructed from
non-State appropriated funds and was estimated at that time
at $50,000. However, he stated, the University has received
a gift of X-ray equipment and the project has been expanded
to a facility estimated at $80,000 to house this rather
substantial piece of equipment. Plans and specifications
have been prepared by the Department of Physical Plant and
funds will be provided from the following sources:
Federal Research Facility Funds, P. L. 88-74 $ 7,000
Agricultural Experiment Station Research
Facilities Fund (Acct. #1-1-78-3018) 73,000
$80,000
President Miller recommended approval of the preliminary
plans as presented. Chancellor Humphrey concurred.
Motion by Mr. Seeliger, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
without dissent that the above recommendation be approved.
14. Utility Extension, UNR
Chancellor Humphrey reported that as an integral part of the
College of Education building and the National College of
State Trial Judges building, utilities (i. e., heat trench
and underground power distribution) must be extended to
service these facilities. Inasmuch as approximately 1/4
of the total trench extension passes through the area to
be excavated for the Physics building, Phase II of the
Physical Science Complex, it is economically feasible to
extend the utilities to the Education building and the
State Trial Judges building at the time the excavation is
underway for the Physics building. To not do so at that
time would require re-digging at least 1/4 of the trench
after the Physics building excavation has been backfilled,
resulting in a duplication of effort and a corresponding
increase in cost.
Chancellor Humphrey endorsed a request from President Miller
to negotiate a change order with Mc Kenzie Construction Co.,
contractor for the Physics building, to extend the utilities
to the Education building and State Trial Judges building
at the time of the Physics building excavation. He also
requested approval to spend $100,000 from the University of
Nevada, Reno Capital Improvement Fee Fund to accomplish
this utility extension.
Chancellor Humphrey noted that expenditure of this amount
would totally commit the UNR Capital Improvement Fee Fund
balance and the 1970-71 collections. If this expenditure
is approved, he stated, the Senate Finance Committee and
the Assembly Ways and Means Committee should be informed.
He added that he did not believe this was in any way con-
trary to legislative intent; however, it was not part of
the Education building project as originally presented.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Jacobsen, carried
without dissent that the above recommendation be approved.
15. Agreement with State Planning Board
Chancellor Humphrey recalled that in July 1969 the Board
designated Edward S. Parsons, A. I. A., as the architect
for a "Health Related Facility" to be used cooperatively
by the Max C. Fleischmann College of Agriculture and the
School of Medical Sciences. At that time, the Board also
specified that an agreement should be developed with the
State Planning Board for the involvement of that agency in
the construction of this facility and that the agreement
should be referred to the Board of Regents for approval.
Accordingly, a draft agreement had been developed and
approved by the Attorney General, the State Planning Board
and the University and was recommended for approval by the
Board of Regents (agreement filed with permanent minutes,
identified as Ref. L).
Motion by Mr. Seeliger, seconded by Mr. Jacobsen, carried
without dissent that the above recommendation be approved.
16. Progress of University Projects
A report on the progress of UNR capital improvements proj-
ects under the supervision of the Director of Physical Plant
was distributed with the agenda. A similar report from the
State Planning Board was distributed at the meeting. Both
reports are on file in the Chancellor's Office.
17. Approval of Purchases in Excess of $5000, UNR
President Miller reported that bids were received October
22, 1970 for the purchase of 2 vehicles:
(1) Station Wagon, 9 Passenger
International Harvester, Reno $3,660.44
Herb Hallman, Reno 3,790.77
(2) Pick-Up, 3/4 Ton
International Harvester, Reno $3,326.05
Reno Dodge, Reno 3,590.52
Bartlett Ford, Reno 3,767.65
President Miller recommended award to International Har-
vester for both vehicles for a total purchase of $6,986.49.
Funds are available from Car Pool Mileage receipt account.
Chancellor Humphrey concurred.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Bell, carried with-
out dissent that the above recommendation be approved.
The meeting adjourned for lunch and reconvened at 1:35 P.M.;
Chairman Hug introduced Regent-Elect Helen Thompson and welcomed
her to the meeting.
18. Approval of Preliminary Plans for Health Related Facility
President Miller introduced Mr. Edward Parsons, architect
for the Health Related Science building, who presented
preliminary plans for the building.
The following review of method of financing, project budget
and scope was distributed with the agenda:
(1) Method of Financing:
Board of Regents (from non-appropriated
sources) $ 300,000
Kellogg Fund Grant (for movable equipment) 60,000
HEW Health Professions Grant 686,010
Source to be identified prior to approval
of final plans 29,990
$1,076,000
(2) Project Budget:
Construction $ 699,900
Exterior elements (architectural,
mechanical and electrical) 60,500
Fixed equipment 20,000
Fees and Misc. (site, inspection and
architectural) 71,600
Contingencies 14,000
Movable equipment 179,000
Access road and utilities 31,000
$1,076,000
(3) Project Scope:
Assignable Sq. Feet
Offices 2,539
Laboratories 8,611
Mini-Labs 1,792
Storage 518
Self-Teaching Lab 3,075
Seminar Rooms 834
Study Rooms 2,502
Freezer Space 192
Cooler Space 210
Glass Storage Area 1,276
Animal Holding Rooms 664
Receiving Room 572
22,785 (ASF)
Mr. Parsons noted that this project will be a one-story,
concrete block building of approximately 24,000 square
feet and is planned for construction on the northeast
section of the Campus.
Mr. Bilbray asked if there had been any consideration given
to eventually expanding the building to more than one level.
Mr. Parsons explained that designing the building for even-
tual vertical expansion would add approximately $60,000 to
the cost of the first increment. He suggested that another
factor which had influenced the decision not to go more than
one story had been the availability of sufficient land,
noting that the site which had been selected for this build-
ing was a 30 acre undeveloped area north of the Campus. He
presnted a map showing his proposed development of that
area.
Mr. Bilbray expressed concern that so much planning appeared
to have been done without discussion with or approval by the
Board. He referred to the map presented by Mr. Parsons
which he noted showed a complex of approximately 10 build-
ings. President Miller pointed out that the map under dis-
cussion had no official standing; adding that he himself
had not even seen it. The building for which the prelim-
inary plans had been submitted had been approved by the
Board earlier, as had the site under discussion; however,
he emphasized that this was the only building under con-
sideration.
Mr. Hug agreed that the only matter under consideration was
the one building and he stated that he would not wish to be
committed to any other kind of plan.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended the preliminary plans be
approved for submission to the Federal government, as re-
quired by the terms of the HEW grant, and that Dean George
Smith be requested to make a complete report at a later
meeting on the progress of planning of all aspects of the
School of Medical Sciences.
Motion by Mrs. Knudtsen, seconded by Mr. Jacobsen, carried
without dissent that the above recommendation be approved
with the understanding that this approval extends only to
the building for which preliminary plans were presented.
(Note to Minutes: In January 1968 the Board approved "a
site (for the Medical School) of approximately 10 acres
in the northwest section of the Campus...")
19. Review of Present Student Government at UNLV
Mr. Richard Myers, President of CSUN, reported that valid-
ity of present Student Government at UNLV has been challeng-
ed, as has the recent student elections held at UNLV. He
presented the following resolution, requesting consideration
and approval by the Board:
WHEREAS, the current Constitution and By-Laws of CSUN
has never been approved by the Board of Regents, and
WHEREAS, a functional document of authority and opera-
tion is needed for continuing performance of Student
Government,
WE HEREBY request the Board of Regents to approve
this Interim Document until February 1971, at the
meeting of the Board of Regents, when a Constitution
will be presented for your approval that has been
ratified by the student body.
THEREFORE, we ask for certification of the primary
elections of April 22 and 23, 1970, and the general
student body elections held May 4 and 5, 1970.
The Interim Document presented for approval reads as fol-
lows:
I. Membership
All registered students of UNLV, paying CSUN
(Student Government) fees, are eligible for
membership.
II. Executive Board
A. Membership
A President, 1st Vice President, 2nd Vice
President, Secretary and Treasurer will
compose the Executive Board.
B. Authority
The President and his Executive Board shall
be responsible for the administration and
execution of the affairs of CSUN, and the
administration and distribution of all moneys
belonging to CSUN. Any question to the rights
and powers of any body under control of CSUN,
including the Senate, Judicial Council, or any
committee thereunder, shall be decided by a
majority vote of the Executive Board in an
open session.
III. Senate
A. The CSUN Senate will be presided over by the
1st Vice President, and composed of elected
representatives of each class and College.
B. Authority
The Senate shall be empowered to initiate all
such acts as are necessary to provide for the
daily operation of CSUN.
C. The Senate can, by a 3/4 vote, overrule any
action of the Executive Board.
IV. Joint Session
Membership
Joint Session is a combined Executive Board and
Senate meeting.
1. Authority to call such a meeting will be vest-
ed in the President of CSUN, who will also
preside over the meeting.
2. 3 days' notice, either written or oral, shall
be given by the CSUN President prior to the
meeting of the Joint Session. Posting such
notice on the CSUN bulletin board on the 3rd
floor of the Student Union will constitute a
written notice.
3. The Joint Session meeting can conduct any and
all affairs related to CSUN.
4. The Joint Session can, by a 3/4 vote, overrule
any action of the Senate.
V. Judicial Council
A. Membership
The Judicial Council shall consist of a Chief
Justice, an Associate Chief Justice and 3
Associate Justices.
B. Authority
The Judicial Council is granted jurisdiction
in non-academic disciplinary cases only, as
provided for by the "Interim Rules and Disci-
plinary Procedures for Members of the Univer-
sity Community."
C. The Judicial Council is to determine the
validity of the signatures of any and all
initiative petitions.
VI. Initiative
A. Upon the presentation to the Executive Board
by members of CSUN of a petition bearing the
signatures of two hundred (200) students re-
questing specific legislation upon any matter
within the authority of CSUN.
B. Such initiative shall be submitted to a vote
of the CSUN student body within 25 days of
its presentation to the CSUN Executive Board.
C. The verification of signatures in such initi-
ative petition shall be done by the Student
Judicial Council within 10 days of its re-
ceipt of said petition by the Executive Board.
VII. Election
That an election for new Senators will be held
prior to December 11, 1970. The provision for
such election will be at the discretion of the
CSUN Executive Board.
Mr. Bell proposed that the above document be amended, as
follows:
V. B. Authority
The Judicial Council is granted jurisdiction
in non-academic disciplinary cases only, or
as provided for by the Interim Rules and
Disciplinary Procedures for Members of the
University Community, or any amendment there-
to.
Motion by Mr. Ronzone, seconded by Mr. Jacobsen, carried
without dissent that the above Interim Document be approved
as amended.
A question was raised as to whether it was appropriate for
the Board of Regents to approve student consitutions. Mr.
Walsh advised that such approval was a legal necessity.
20. Organization of College of Arts and Science
President Miller recalled that the Board of Regents has re-
quested a review of the feasibility of reorganizing the
College of Arts and Science and had requested a report and
recommendation prior to the appointment of a Dean. In ac-
cordance with that request, President Miller stated, he had
appointed a committee to conduct such a review and had asked
Dr. Harold Kirkpatrick, Interim Dean of the College, and Dr.
Willard Day, Department of Psychology, to comment on the
report filed by that Committee. (The Committee's report
contained the following 5 recommendations, proposing, in
effect, continuation of the present College organization:
(1) The Committee recommends that the College of Arts and
Science not reorganize itself on a divisional or other
basis at the present time. It is recommended that the
basic organizational structure of the College remain
much as it is now, that is, as a unity of Departments
encompassing the Physical and Social Sciences and
Humanities, and reporting to the same chief administra-
tive officer, an academic Dean of the College of Arts
and Science. This recommendation does not imply that
individual Departments may not at any time make appli-
cation for separate status, for status within another
College, or for a change of status within the College
of Arts and Science.
(2) The Committee approves in principle the general state-
ments of plans for reorganization submitted by the
Departments of Art, Health, Physical Education and
Recreation, Military Science and Music. The Committee
urges that the requests of these Departments be re-
viewed by them as soon as possible, and specific recom-
mendations for implementation be submitted to the new
Dean after his appointment.
(3) The Committee recommends that an Advisory Standing Com-
mitte on Organizational Change, with rotating member-
ship, be appointed by the new Dean for the purpose of
assisting the Dean and the Chairmen of Departments
contemplating organization change in working out the
details of any proposed reorganization. A second
function of the Committee would be to assist the Col-
lege Administration in being sure that the structural
characteristics of the College are dynamic, rather
than static; that is, it would be a part of the func-
tion of this Committee to make recommendations aimed
at securing maximum flexibility and convenience for
appropriate structural innovation.
(4) The Committee recommends that the Chief Administrative
Officer of the College be an academic Dean, one of
whose major functions is to guide the formulation of
and to implement the policy of the College. It should
also be a major function of the academic Dean to main-
tain close control with the separate Departments, to
inform himself of their needs, and to exercise the op-
portunities of his office for manifesting leadership
in connection with the development of programs offered
by the separate Departments. Provision should be made
for the Dean to participate in instructional or schol-
arly activity.
(5) The Committee recommends that the administration of
the College be made more efficient by the appointment
as soon as feasible of more professional assistants.
The primary function of these assistants should be to
relieve the academic Dean of as many routine responsi-
bilities as possible, so that he may be maximally free
to devote himself to the task of guiding, assisting and
leading the separate Departments in the achievement of
their function.
Following extensive discussion on the recommendations of the
Committee and an exchange of questions and answers between
the Regents and the representatives of the College and Pres-
ident Miller, it was moved by Dr. Lombardi, and seconded by
Mrs. Knudtsen, that the recommendations of the Committee be
approved, with the understanding that the organization of
the College would be under continuing study and reports
would be filed at regular periods.
Motion carried by roll call vote with Regents Ronzone and
Seeliger opposing.
21. Alcoholic Beverage Policy
Chancellor Humphrey recalled that in June the Board con-
sidered a change in the policy regulating the use and
possession of alcoholic beverages. One provision of the
proposal was approved, that is, that "The Office of the
President has the authority to designate the time and
place for special events where alcoholic beverages may be
served on the University Campus." The Board further in-
structed that "the remainder of the policy be referred
back to the Administration for continuing study in antici-
pation that a more acceptable proposal would be forth-
coming."
President Miller reported that in response to the above
action by the Board, the UNR Alcoholic Beverage Policy Com-
mittee had continued its review of this matter and had
submitted a subsequent report which recommended that "The
relatively few students 21 years or older who live in
residence halls and University approved housing should be
permitted a legal right to drink in the privacy of their
rooms. Clustering these students would be provided for."
(Full report of Committee was distributed with agenda,
identified as Ref. P.)
President Miller endorsed the above recommendation and re-
quested approval by the Board of Regents. As indicated in
the agenda, President Zorn had also endorsed the recommen-
dation advanced by the Committee. Chancellor Humphrey
recommended approval.
Mr. Bell expressed concern over the report of the Committee,
suggesting there were perhaps other objectives which the
Committee should consider and respond to. He pointed out
that the report provides no evidence of experience, no in-
formation from other Campuses with a similar policy. Mr.
Bell stated that he believed the report is incomplete and
there was not sufficient information on which to base a
vote.
Motion by Mr. Bilbray, seconded by Mr. Jacobsen, carried
without dissent that this recommendation be tabled for 60
days to allow the Committee and the Administration to con-
sider and respond to the possible objections which other
residents of the Dormitories might have to such a policy
and to present information concerning experience factors
at other institutions which permit the possession and con-
sumption of alcoholic beverages in University approved
housing by those of legal age.
22. CSUN Presentation
Mr. Hug stated that, in accordance with procedure estab-
lished by the Board of Regents at its October meeting, time
had been set aside at this meeting to provide an opportunity
to CSUN representatives to present information on problems
of their own choosing which they believe should be called
to the Board's attention. He emphasized, as he had done in
October, that the Board would not attempt to offer solu-
tions; rather, the session should confine itself to identi-
fication of the problems, after which the matter would be
referred to the Administration for review and recommenda-
tion.
Mr. Richard Myers, President of CSUN, presented a single
matter; that of a proposal that a University Senate or
Committee be created to serve as a coordinating Committee
among students, faculty and Administration. The Committee
would be composed of 9 faculty, 1 Administrator, 4 under-
graduate students and 1 graduate student.
Mr. Myers stated that this proposal has been under consider-
ation at UNLV for approximately 1 1/2 years. He noted that
such a Committee had been functioning during the previous
Summer on an experimental basis, Chaired by Dr. Janet
Travis, and he asked her to comment on the experience.
Dr. Travis noted that the Committee which had functioned
during the Summer had developed the proposal for a coordin-
ating Committee which was now before the Faculty Senate.
The Faculty/Student Committee was composed of 9 faculty
and 9 students and she stated that in her opinion it had
operated very successfully. The proposal which had ulti-
mately come from the Committee had been a series of com-
promises and was indicative of the spirit of cooperation
which the Committee had experienced from its members.
23. Statements of Policy for Student Publications
Chancellor Humphrey recalled that in adopting the Student
Bill of Rights in April 1970, the Board of Regents had
reserved to itself the responsibility of approving the
"canons of responsible journalism, as prescribed by the
Student Publications Board." Subsequently, the Board had
invited the Student Publications Boards to develop state-
ments of policy which could be referred to the Board of
Regents at a future meeting.
Mr. Myers presented the following proposed statement on
behalf of CSUN:
STATEMENT OF POLICY FOR STUDENT PUBLICATIONS
1. Confederated Students of the University of Nevada,
Las Vegas, is the legally constituted student
authority on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Campus.
2. Funds for student publications are supplied from
CSUN.
3. Editors of all publications are appointed by CSUN,
and serve at the pleasure of CSUN.
Noting these basic considerations, we therefore pledge;
that all publications will uphold the highest standards
of journalistic excellence and ethics; editors will be
instructed to avoid statements which are libelous or
slanderous. In addition, as there is no need to use
obscenity in order to express a viewpoint, obscenity
will be avoided.
In general, all publications will be published using
standards of good taste.
While not censuring any publications, the officers of
CSUN will endeavor to see all publications adhere to
the above statements.
Miss Del Papa presented the following proposed statement on
behalf of ASUN:
CRITERIA OF A GOOD NEWSPAPER
A good newspaper may judge its own performance -- and
be judged -- by the criteria which follows:
Accuracy
The newspaper shall:
Exert maximum effort to print the truth in all
news situations.
Strive for completeness and honesty in reporting
and writing.
Guard against carelessness, bias or distortion by
either emphasis or omission.
Correct promptly errors of fact.
Responsibility
The newspaper shall:
Select, edit and display news on the basis of its
significance, interest and its genuine usefulness
to the public.
Edit news affecting morals with candor and good
taste and avoid an imbalace of a sensational, pre-
ponderantly negative or merely trivial news.
Accent when possible a reasonable amount of news
which illustrates the values of compassion, self-
sacrifice, heroism, good citizenship and patriotism.
Clearly define sources of news, tell the reader
when competent sources cannot be identified and
background with the facts, public statements which
the newspaper knows to be inaccurate.
Uphold the constitutional right of free speech,
respect rights of privacy and serve the public by
helping to protect all rights and privileges
guaranteed by law.
Instruct its staff members to conduct themselves
with dignity and decorum while in service to the
newspaper.
Integrity
The newspaper shall:
Honestly and fairly select and edit its news con-
tent to provide impartial treatment of disputed is-
sues and thorough and dispassionate handling of
controversial subjects.
Practice humility and tolerance in all relations
with news sources and the public and respect
honest conflicting opinions or disagreement.
Label as "Editorial" its own views or expressions
of opinion and provide in the Editorial Page a
forum for the exchange of pertinent comment and
criticism, especially if it is in conflict with
the newspaper's point of view.
Leadership
The newspaper shall:
Stimulate and vigorously support public officials,
private groups and individuals to increase the good
works and eliminate the bad in the community.
Serve as a constructive critic of government at
all levels, providing leadership for necessary
reforms or innovations, and exposting any wrong-
doing in office or any misuse of public power.
Oppose selfish and unwholesome interests regard-
less of their size or influence.
Dr. Donnelly reported that the student newspaper at Elko
Community College, "The Roundup", is published as part of
the work in the Journalism classes at the College. Since
it is an integral part of the curriculum it perhaps need
not be subject to the same regulations as a newspaper which
is not part of the curriculum. Dr. Donnelly noted that the
primary responsibility for the operation of the newspaper
rests with the faculty advisor who would be the Journalism
instructor. Dr. Donnelly stated that the students at Elko
Community College wish to operate under the following state-
ment of guidelines:
Recognizing the fact that the Elko Community College
is an institution of higher learning designed to serve
an entire community, this newspaper will endeavor to
meet the needs of the student and non-student popula-
tion. While the facility itself is located in the
City of Elko, "community" will be used in its broadest
sense. Thus, all the north eastern Nevada cities and
towns will be within the spectrum of the College news-
paper. It is not the intent of this publication to
supply the latest local and national news. Coverage
of College and community related subjects are the main
goal. Newsworthy events from other Colleges and Uni-
versities will be presented. Frequently, special
feature articles will be offered to the reader.
A truly educational atmosphere is created when one
can study the various sides of a controversial issue
or point. In keeping with this obligation to inform,
and thus allowing the individual an opportunity for
making his own decision, it will be the policy of
this paper to follow an objective style of news writ-
ing. Editorial opinion will be appropriately labeled.
A "by-line" will be used when a story carries the
reporter's personal opinion.
Dr. Donnelly also stated that the Elko Community College
student newspaper shall be bound by the Code of Ethics
adopted by the American Society of Newspaper Editors (state-
ment filed with permanent minutes).
Mr. Seeliger noted that the CSUN statement and the one sub-
mitted by Elko Community College contained statements stip-
ulating clearly that there is no need for the use of obscen-
ity in their student newspapers. He suggested that perhaps
the statement from ASUN should also include such a stipu-
lation.
Miss Del Papa said she would be happy to ask the Publica-
tions Board to take this suggestion under consideration;
however, she stated that she did not personally believe
that inclusion of such a stipulation was necessary in that
she had great faith in the responsibility of the "Sagebrush"
staff.
Motion by Mr. Seeliger, seconded by Mr. Jacobsen, carried
without dissent that the statements of policy for student
publications proposed by CSUN and Elko Community College
be approved and that the ASUN statement be referred back
for consideration of the inclusion of a statement pro-
hibiting the use of obscenity. Further consideration of
the ASUN statement will occur in December.
24. DRI Financial Statement, Year Ending June 30, 1970
Director Ward presented the annual financial statement for
DRI for the year ending June 30, 1970, noting that it had
been prepared by the System Internal Auditor, Mrs. Janet
Sanford. (Statement filed with permanent minutes.)
Dr. Ward called attention to Page 7 of the document wherein
a year end deficit of $26,883 was reflected. He recalled
that the Board had authorized up to $50,000 to erase any
remaining deficits in DRI at the end of the fiscal year;
the actual deficit which required funding by Board of
Regents accounts was $32,313.
Chancellor Humphrey noted that the statement indicates
that DRI financial matters are under control and all
deficits for the year ending June 30, 1970 are cleared.
25. DRI Financial Program for 1970-71
Dr. Ward submitted an Estimated Statement of Funding for
the Institute for fiscal year 1970-71. He noted that the
statement showed a potential deficit of $61,191 in the
Center for Water Resources Research; however, since the
preparation of the document, funds have been received
to cover this anticipated deficit. (Financial Program
for 70-71 on file in Chancellor's Office.)
Chancellor Humphrey recommended that the estimated state-
ment be approved with the understanding that no deficit
is either aniticipated or approved.
Motion by Mr. Bell, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
without dissent that the above recommendation be approved.
26. Preliminary Discussion of Interim Rules and Disciplinary
Procedures
Chancellor Humphrey recalled that the Interim Rules were
adopted in June with the understanding that they would be
subject to revision at the December meeting. He suggested
that preliminary discussion at this meeting might be help-
ful in several ways; to the Coordinating Council in its
attempts to meld the recommendations from the 4 Divisions
into a single document; and also to the Board of Regents
so they might know in which direction the faculty is
proposed to go. He distributed a document which reflected
revisions proposed by each of the Divisions. He also dis-
tributed a document prepared by Regent Bell suggesting
revisions to the Interim Rules.
Mr. Ronzone reported that Mrs. White had suggested a
special meeting be held in December for the purpose of
reviewing the Interim Rules. Mr. Hug agreed that con-
sideration of this matter should not be hurried and sug-
gested that one day of the December meeting might be
devoted to this matter.
Mr. Bell commented on his proposed revisions, noting that
he had been reviewing the revisions which were being pro-
posed by the faculty and students. He expressed concern
that the suggested amendments do not appear to be adequate
to cope effectively with Campus violators, particularly in
the procedural area.
Mr. Bell noted that his proposal is a departure from the
Interim Rules and from the revisions as proposed by the
faculty, particularly in the procedures area. His proposal,
he stated, embraces the concept of a Hearing Officer as
opposed to the panel, hearing board or jury concepts. Mr.
Bell went on to outline some of the provisions of his pro-
posal and why he believed the Hearing Officer would be a
more effective method of dealing with disciplinary cases.
Mr. Bell also pointed out that this is a proposal which he
requested be considered along with all other proposals for
revisions. He emphasized that the procedure he is advocat-
ing is neither designed for, nor appropriate for, investi-
gations of professional or academic competence, but is for
use only in conduct and disciplinary cases.
Mr. Barmettler spoke of the proposed revisions which have
been developed by the faculty, noting that a great deal of
time and effort has been spent in the review and formula-
tion of recommendations by those groups. He pointed out
that the faculty has proceeded in good faith and he urged
the Regents to give careful consideration to their recom-
mendations. He also noted that the Hearing Officer con-
cept had been considered by the UNR faculty but had not
been adopted.
Mr. Bell pointed out that many of the rules and sanctions
included in this proposal had been extracted from the
documents submitted by the faculty and amended his earlier
statement to note that only in the procedures area had he
departed significantly from the original document.
Mr. Hug emphasized that all proposed revisions which are
submitted will be given equal consideration in the develop-
ment and adoption of a final document.
The meeting adjourned at 4:50 P.M. and reconvened the following
morning, Saturday, November 21, 1970, at 9:15 A.M.
Members present: Mr. Thomas G. Bell
Mr. James H. Bilbray
Mr. Procter Hug, Jr.
Mr. Harold Jacobsen
Mrs. Molly Knudtsen
Louis Lombardi, M. D.
Mr. Albert Seeliger
Members absent: Fred M. Anderson, M. D.
Mr. Archie C. Grant
Mr. R. J. Ronzone
Dr. Juanita White
Others present: Chancellor Neil D. Humphrey
President N. Edd Miller (UNR)
President R. J. Zorn (UNLV)
Director Charles R. Donnelly (CCD)
Director John M. Ward (DRI)
Vice President Donald H. Baepler (UNLV)
Acting Vice President James T. Anderson (UNR)
Mr. Herman Westfall, Business Manager (UNLV)
Mr. Edward Olsen, Director of Information (UNR)
Mr. Mark Hughes, Director of Information (UNLV)
Dr. Don Fowler, Faculty Senate Chairman (DRI)
Dr. Edmund Barmettler, Faculty Senate Chairman
(UNR)
Dr. John Vergiels, Faculty Senate Chairman
(UNLV)
Miss Frankie Sue Del Papa, ASUN President
Mr. Richard Myers, CSUN President
27. 1971-73 Capital Improvement Program
A. Chancellor Humphrey recalled that the Board of Regents
had authorized the Administration to appeal to the State
Planning Board for reconsideration of its announced
decision concerning allocation of University projects
among the 3 priority groups. He noted tha this appeal
was made on October 27, by various Administrative Of-
ficers, faculty and Regents Hug, Jacobsen and Seeliger.
The appeal was denied. Chancellor Humphrey reported
that a recommendation would be made to the Board in
December concerning an alternative course of action.
B. Chancellor Humphrey also reported that the State Plan-
ning Board, following a cost analysis by a consulting
firm, has increased the recommendation for State
appropriation for UNLV site development. The Planning
Board will recommend that this project be funded at
$2,150,000. The original estimate used by the Univer-
sity was $1,123,200 and was revised by the State Plan-
ing Board to $1,671,500 in August 1970. Mr. Humphrey
pointed out that this increases the appropriation need
for this project by $478,500. He recalled that the
State Planning Board had also, in adopting the 1971-73
Capital Improvement Plan, inserted $200,000 for fur-
nishings for the UNLV Humanities building, to which
the University took no exception.
Mr. Bilbray spoke about the Physical Education Complexes
and pressed concern about their position on the State Plan-
ning Board's priority list. He suggested that an organized
attempt be made on these projects and suggested that a
brochure be printed which would include information con-
cerning the scope of the projects and justifications for
their inclusion on the priority list for 1971-73.
It was agreed that a brochure would be developed and could
presumably be ready for distribution before the January
meeting.
28. Tenure within the University
Chancellor Humphrey recalled that the Board requested the
Administration to review the tenure policy; specifically,
(1) The manner in which tenure is allowed and to whom.
(2) How cases are handled when tenure privileges are
abused.
(3) What tenure regulations are at other Universities.
(4) The legal status of tenure within the University and
the nature of the contract created by awarding tenure.
Chancellor Humphrey noted the inclusion with the agenda of
a report by President Miller on behalf of UNR (Ref. R); a
proposed regulation for Community College Division faculty
recommended by Dr. Donnelly (Ref. S); a report by Mr. K. D.
Jessup concerning tenure regulations at 10 western public
Universities (Ref. T). In addition, a report from Chief
Deputy Attorney General Daniel Walsh had been mailed earlier
and a report by President Zorn on behalf of UNLV was dis-
tributed.
President Miller commented on the UNR report, noting that
he had in the past year appointed a special personnel ad-
visory committee to review such recommendations as tenure
and, in turn, make recommendations to the Academic Vice
President. Prior to this year, this level of review had
been done by the Academic Council.
Mr. Seeliger asked about the procedure used to evaluate
faculty members directly as to their classroom procedures,
presentations and methods of teaching. He asked if a Dean
or Department Chairman ever visits a classroom to observe
the instructor.
President Miller stated that the degree to which Adminis-
trators visit classes varies from College to College and
from Department to Department. However, he stated, during
the last 2 years because of discussions nationally and
locally about tenure and promotions and criteria for evalu-
ation, there have been an increased number of visits at UNR;
more than might have been true 4 or 5 years ago.
Vice President Anderson agreed, noting that the Department
Chairmen in the College of Engineering frequently visit
the classes of the younger and new instructors. He also
noted that the College has instituted a feedback mechanism
whereby they solicit information from the alumni concerning
their evaluation of the quality of instruction received
while enrolled in the College. The College also encourages
student evaluations, he stated.
President Miller said he believed the University was as
concerned as the Regents about the process of evaluation
and efforts are being made to improve these procedures,
not just for tenure but also for salary and promotion
recommendations.
Mr. Seeliger suggested that perhaps part of the concern
has arisen because it appears that denial of tenure is so
rare as to be an exception.
Mr. Bilbray asked about the status of the student evalua-
tion program. President Miller said it was his understand-
ing that a student evaluation would be conducted at UNR
during the second semester. President Zorn stated that he
did not believe that CSUN had funds for such a project.
Mr. Bilbray said he would like to see a budget established
to assist the students in this evaluation. Mr. Jacobsen
and Mr. Hug agreed. Mr. Hug recalled that this had been
discussed before and added that he believed it to be an
important input and should not be left to the uncertainties
of student budgeting.
Dr. Vergiels stated that he believed that evaluation of
faculty by students should be for the improvement of in-
struction, not to provide a tool to the Regents for the
evaluation of faculty. He suggested the students should
handle their own evaluation program rather than have the
Regents finance it. He urged the matter be left with the
students.
Mrs. Knudtsen pointed out that the Regents had not wanted
to get into this area and did not do so until it became
apparent that there were no funds available to the students.
Dr. Janet Travis, Secretary to the UNLV Faculty Senate,
stated that she was very much in favor of having the Regents
provide funding for this kind of program. She noted that
despite the amount of money spent on student evaluation at
UNLV, it was poorly done. She stated that only a very
small percentage of the students reported and there was
apparently no attempt to get a true random sample from
which to draw valid conclusions. A properly done survey
would be extremely valuable to the faculty, the Adminis-
tration and to the Regents.
President Zorn stated that there had been considerable dis-
cussion following the publication of the student evaluation
report done at UNLV. Both the strengths and weaknesses of
the report have been identified and there is also greater
faculty acceptance of the idea of student evaluation now.
It is important, he stated, that any such program under-
taken in the future be done as a collaborative effort among
student, faculty and Regents and that funds be provided on
that basis.
Dr. Donnelly suggested that the Community College be in-
cluded in the funding for a student evaluation program.
He stated that he was very much in favor of this kind of
evaluation of instruction; however, he stated that he
believed the chief purpose of student evaluation is for
the improvement of instruction and it would be a mistake
to attempt to use student evaluation for tenure purposes.
He pointed out that students are not qualified to make
evaluation for that purpose. He agreed that student evalu-
ations were important and useful in helping the instructor
improve his ability to teach, and are also a useful tool
in evaluating the instructor for other purposes but we
should not go on the assumption that it is the only tool,
or even a major tool, for the purposes of tenure.
President Zorn stated that it was his opinion that student
evaluations would be a useful auxiliary tool but suggested
that it would be twice as useful if it were brought from
the grass roots forward rather than by a very pointed and
specific appropriation from the Board of Regents.
Mr. Hug agreed that would probably be true but pointed out
that the Regents have been talking about a student evalua-
tion program for several years and have been waiting for
such a grass roots movement from within the University
organization. He noted that there has been faculty resist-
ance and budgetary problems. There has been only one
product and even though it may have been considered defi-
cient in some respects, at least an effort was made. Mr.
Hug also suggested that this request may prove not to be
as effective and useful as the Regents expect it to be;
however, they believe it to be important and should be
funded. He added that he believed it should be done in a
professional way and should be supervised by the Adminis-
tration of each Campus.
President Miller noted that a student evaluation had been
conducted last year by ASUN. The results were not pub-
lished but had been returned directly to the participating
Departments. He also stated that a second survey was
planned by ASUN during the second semester. Both the
Faculty Senate and the Student Senate have gone on record
as favoring the continuation of this program.
President Miller stated that he believed it was also im-
portant to recognize that there are other factors in
evaluation of faculty than what goes on in the classroom.
The discussion returned to the subject of granting of
tenure and in response to statements by President Zorn
and President Miller that a significant number of recom-
mendations for tenure are rejected at various review levels,
Mr. Seeliger suggested that the Regents might find it help-
ful to know about such faculty who are refused tenure as
well as reviewing those who are advanced for tenure.
Dr. Lombardi suggested that some consideration also be given
to a more adequate investigation prior to employment. Per-
haps, he suggested, employment of an agency to investigate
individuals who are being considered for appointment might
be an area the Regents would wish to subsidize. Mr.
Jacobsen agreed that this would be an important area of
consideration.
Dr. Zorn suggested that funds be provided for a program of
student evaluation of faculty but that it be referred to
each Campus for involvement of students, faculty and Ad-
ministration.
Mr. Jacobsen moved that the Presidents and the Director
of Community College Division be requested to consider and
to develop in cooperation with their faculties and students
a plan for the implementation of a student evaluation of
faculty with the understanding that the Board would assist
in funding of such a program, with the amount of funding
to be determined following presentation of the proposals
in March. Motion seconded by Mr. Bilbray, carried without
dissent.
Mr. Seeliger commented that since the problem often starts
with the hiring procedures, perhaps consideration should
be given to appointment of a personnel officer who is
skilled in screening and selection of personnel. Dr.
Lombardi agreed but suggested the matter be referred back
to the Administration.
Chancellor Humphrey noted that it should be understood that
this (screening and selection of professional personnel) is
a primary responsibility of the Department Chairmen, Dean,
Academic Vice President and that although clerical or
technical assistance might be provided these people, their
authority should not be changed.
Presidents Zorn and Miller agreed and suggested some way
be found to relieve the work load of these poeple to allow
them to devote more time to the screening and selection
process.
Dr. Donnelly commented on Ref. S and recommended that af-
firmative action be taken in December to adopt the proposed
regulations for Community College Division faculty.
The matter of tenure within the University and further rec-
ommendations will be made at the December meeting.
29. Request for Recognition of System Faculty Organization
Chancellor Humphrey noted that professional staff of UNR,
UNLV and DRI are represented by their respective Faculty
Senates and it is assumed that the Community College Divi-
sion will eventually organize a similar Senate structure.
He reported that professional staff not represented by
these Faculty Senates (Computing Center, University Press
and Chancellor's Office) have formally organized under
the tentative designation of System Faculty and have re-
quested recognition by the Board of Regents. (Request
for recognition and by-laws adopted November 3, 1970 are
filed with permanent minutes.)
Chancellor Humphrey recommended that the Board officially
recognize the System Faculty organization and accept the
proposed by-laws subject to later consideration of this,
or a revised statement, when the University Code revisions
are considered.
Mr. Bilbray suggested another name for this organization
be developed, pointing out that the name System Faculty
might appear to indicate a faculty group composed of
representatives of all the Divisions. Mr. Humphrey con-
curred and it was agreed that the name would be changed.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Seeliger, carried
without dissent that the organization be recognized and
its proposed by-laws approved subject to later considera-
tion at the time the University Code is revised.
30. Report of Investment Committee Meeting of October 9, 1970
Dr. Lombardi presented the minutes of the meeting of the
Investment Committee held on October 9, 1970, as follows:
INVESTMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS
Minutes of meeting October 9, 1970
The Committee met at 12 Noon in the Hardy Room of the Jot
Travis Student Union, University of Nevada, Reno.
Present were: Committee members Dr. Louis Lombardi, Chair-
man, Mrs. Molly Knudtsen, Mr. Albert Seeliger, Dr. Fred
Anderson and Mr. Proctor Hug, Jr.; Public members, Mr.
Julius Bergen, and Mr. Arthur M. Smith, Jr.; Bank repre-
sentatives, Mr. Thayer Bigelow and Mr. Walter Bradley.
Also present were Dean Robert C. Weems, Consultant, and
Chancellor Neil D. Humphrey.
The Bank distributed and explained a review of the Invest-
ment Portfolio as of October 2, 1970.
It was moved by Mrs. Knudtsen, seconded by Mr. Seeliger,
and unanimously approved, that the following sales and
purchases within the portfolio be approved as recommended
by the Trust Department.
Sales
10,000 Treasury Bills due 11-27-70 $ 9,842
23,500 Shares General Motors Acceptance
Corporation, due 10-15-70 23,500
17,000 U. S. Treasury Notes, 5 1/4%
due 5-1-71 16,850
12,000 U. S. Treasury Notes, 4%
due 8-15-72 11,400
20,000 FNMA, 5 1/8%, due 2-10-72 19,500
166 Loews Warrants 1,900
200 Shares Phelps Dodge 8,900
196 Shares Pacific Gas & Electric
(leaves 1000) 5,200
200 Shares Oklahoma Gas & Electric
(leaves 1000) 4,300
$101,392
Purchases
100,000 Shares Nevada Power Co., 9 3/8%
due 10-1-95 $100,000
It was moved by Mr. Seeliger, seconded by Mrs. Knudtsen,
and unanimously approved that the Committee meet every
other month in Reno, preferably in conjunction with a
meeting of the Board of Regents.
It was moved by Dr. Anderson, seconded by Mrs. Knudtsen,
and unanimously approved that the Board of Directors of
the Clay Peters Corporation be requested to elect Mr.
Thayer Bigelow as a member of the Board of Directors in
order that the University's 1/4 interest in the corpora-
tion might be represented.
A proposal from Mr. James B. Ross, President of Corner-
stone Financial Services, Inc., of Boston, Massachusetts,
was considered. This proposal was originated through the
local offices of Keystone Custodian Funds, Inc., Mr.
Douglas Harvey, Reno representative. It was the consensus
of the Committee that the proposal for the use of financial
services of this firm should not be accepted. Mr. Humphrey
was requested to so notify Mr. Harvey and Mr. Ross.
The statements of receipts and disbursements of Clay Peters
Corporation for the period May through August 1970 was re-
viewed by the Committee. A question was raised concerning
the Nevada Industrial Commission insurance. (Note: It
was later determined by Mr. Bigelow that the company man-
agement had paid NIC premiums for the entire year.)
The meeting adjourned at 1:10 P.M.
/s/ Neil D. Humphrey
Submitted by Neil D. Humphrey
Chancellor
Secretary, Investment Advisory
Committee
Chancellor Humphrey recommended confirmation of the actions
of the Investment Advisory Committee.
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mr. Bell, carried with-
out dissent that the actions of the Committee be confirmed
as recommended.
31. Proposed Meeting Dates for 1971
Chancellor Humphrey submitted the following proposed calen-
dar for Board meetings for 1971:
Friday/Saturday January 8-9 UNLV
Friday/Saturday February 5-6 UNR
Friday/Saturday March 12-13 UNLV
Friday/Saturday April 9-10 UNR
Friday/Saturday May 7-8 Elko
Friday/Saturday June 11-12 UNLV
Friday/Saturday July 16-17 UNR
NO MEETING SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST
Friday/Saturday September 10-11 UNLV
Friday/Saturday October 8-9 UNR
Friday/Saturday November 12-13 UNLV
Friday/Saturday December 10-11 UNR
Motion by Mrs. Knudtsen, seconded by Mr. Bell, carried
without dissent that the above proposed calendar be
adopted for 1971.
Mrs. Knudtsen requested that a card be printed and distrib-
uted showing meeting dates as has been the practice. It
was agreed that this would again be done.
32. Interview Expense Fund
Chancellor Humphrey recommended that special funds of
$5000 each be established within the 4 Divisions, by
transfer from the Board of Regents Special Projects Fund,
for the purposes of paying expenses of interviewing and
recruiting new professional staff members. He further
recommended that a detailed report be made by each Divi-
sion at the end of the recruiting period for 1971-73 con-
cerning how the funds were used. Chancellor Humphrey also
noted that UNR and UNLV may require supplemental amounts
before the recruiting period is complete.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Seeliger, carried
without dissent that the above recommendation be approved.
33. Distinguished Nevadan Award to Mr. John Dressler
Mrs. Knudtsen reported on the Distinguished Nevadan Award
which had been made to Mr. John Dressler, just prior to
his death in October. She pointed out that previously
such awards had been made at Commencement, but she believed
that this would be an appropriate time to separate these
awards from that ceremony. It was agreed that a meeting of
the Committee on Honorary Degrees would be called for
January at which time the Distinguished Nevadan Awards
would be discussed along with Honorary Degrees and Com-
mencement speakers.
34. Approval of Purchases in Excess of $5000
A. Director Ward requested authorization to purchase an
electronic calculator for use by the Center for Water
Resources Research from Wang Laboratories for a total
cost of $6498.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Motion by Mr. Bilbray, seconded by Mr. Bell, carried
without dissent that the above recommendation be
approved.
B. Director Ward requested authorization to purchase an
atomic absorption system to be used by the Center for
Water Resources Research and reported the following
bids:
Van Waters & Rogers Phillips SP90B $ 6,650
Varian Aerograph Varian AA-5 8,400
Perkin-Elmer Perkin-Elmer 403 19,375
Dr. Ward recommended the bid of Varian Aerograph be
accepted based on a judgement that the instrument
offered is more reliable than that offered by Van
Waters and Rogers.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Motion by Mr. Bilbray, seconded by Mr. Bell, carried
without dissent that the above recommendation be
approved.
35. Transfer of Funds
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval of the following
transfers from the Contingency Reserve, Elko Community
College:
#116 $5,400 to Administration-Wages, to provide clerical
assistance to the Office of the Registrar.
#117 $10,000 to Instruction-Operating. The 1970-71 Work
Program was built on the premise that ECC would have
150 FTE students. During the Fall, 1970 semester,
182 FTE students enrolled. These additional stu-
dents have generated the need for additional funding
for operating and instructional equipment.
Motion by Mr. Bilbray, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
without dissent that the above recommendation be approved.
36. Site for Elko Community College
Dr. Donnelly reported that at its regular meeting of
November 10, 1970, the Board of Supervisors unanimously
agreed to exchange the 58 acres known as the old Elko
golf site in Elko for the 100 acres of University property
northwest of the City.
He noted that the donors of the 100 acres to the University
are in agreement with this transfer of property. The Board
of Supervisors in Elko authorized City Manager John Suther-
land to do the necessary paper work to complete the ex-
change.
Chancellor Humphrey reported that Deputy Attorney General
Daniel Walsh has advised that NRS 277.050, concerning ex-
change of land between governmental subdivisions is ap-
plicable to this situation. He notes however that the
statute requires an appraisal of the concerned property.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended that Dr. Donnelly be
authorized to proceed with the exchange of land follow-
ing the procedure outlined in NRS 277.050.
Motion by Mr. Seeliger, seconded by Mr. Jacobsen, carried
without dissent that the above recommendation be approved.
The meeting adjourned at 10:50 A.M.
(Mrs.) Bonnie M. Smotony
Secretary to the Board
11-20-1970