November 30, 1962
11-30-1962
Pages 322-340
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA
BOARD OF REGENTS
November 30, 1962
The Board of Regents met in room 112, Grant Hall, Nevada Southern
Regional Division, Las Vegas, Friday, November 30, 1962. Pres-
ent: Regents Anderson, Boies, Elwell (morning session only),
Germain, Grant, Hug, Lombardi, Magee; Business Manager Humphrey,
Engineer Rogers, Vice President Young and President Armstrong.
Chief Deputy Attorney General Porter present as Legal Adviser.
Mr. Hancock, Secretary-Manager of the State Planning Board, was
present for items pertaining to the building program. By invi-
tation, Dr. Juanita White, Regent-Elect, Reporters Laxalt, Drom-
iak and Tom White covered the meeting for the Press.
The meeting was called to order at 9:15 A.M. by Chairman Grant.
1. Minutes of Previous Meeting
Upon motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mrs. Magee, the
minutes of the meeting of October 6, 1962, were approved.
2. Check Registers
President Armstrong recommended approval of the attached
Check Registers, as submitted by Mr. Humphrey.
Motion by Mr. Elwell, seconded by Mr. Germain, carried
unanimously by roll call vote that the Check Registers be
approved.
3. News Reporters
Mr. Germain asked that the record show that he is very
critical of the fact that when the Regents meet in Las
Vegas, the reporters do not take the time and trouble to
cover the meetings. Mr. Grant added that when the meetings
are held in Reno, the reporters attend and give ample cover-
age, but that this is not the case in Las Vegas.
4. Study of the Office of the Business Manager
Copies of "University of Nevada Survey: Office of the
Business Manager", by Dr. Clarence Scheps had been previous-
ly mailed to the Regents for study and consideration prior
to the meeting. As previously authorized by the Board, Dr.
Scheps, Vice President and Comptroller of Tulane University,
was invited to study and review the Office of the Business
Manager of the University of Nevada and to make recommenda-
tions for the improvement of the entire Office and its
functions. President Armstrong recommended that the report
be received officially and that Mr. Humphrey be asked for
recommendations concerning each of the detailed suggestions
in the report for consideration at the next meeting of the
Board, including an estimate of the time and money necessary
to implement the recommendations.
5. Bid Openings
President Armstrong presented the following items:
a) Jot Travis Addition
This item was presented for report only, since the bid
opening was conducted by the State Planning Board. The
low bid was by Frank Capriotti for $474,085 and by ac-
cepting the additive alternates to re-roof the old part
of the building, to complete finishing of the Bookstore
area, and furnishing and installation of transformers
and switching gear for the electrical system, the amount
of the bid would be $490,443. The architect's estimate
for the work was $527,000.
b) Concrete Slab, Temporary Building "C"
A meeting to open bids was held in room 108, Clark
building, at 2:00 P.M., on Thursday, October 25, 1962.
Present were Assistant Business Manager Hattori, Assist-
ant Engineer Whalen, and members of bidding firms. Bid
notice had duly appeared in local papers for CONCRETE
SLAB - SOUTH END, TEMPORARY BUILDING "C".
Bids were received and opened by Mr. Hattori as follows:
A-Dee Construction Accompanied by bid bond $ 798
Pagni Bros. Accompanied by bid bond 1,400
I. Christiansen Accompanied by check 1,015
It is recommended that the bid of A-Dee Construction in
the amount of $798 be accepted, and a contract be drawn
to accomplish this work. This bid is within the esti-
mate prepared by the University Engineer's Office and
funds are available in the Buildings and Grounds Budget,
Account Number 01-9010-39.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ James D. Rogers
University Engineer
Approved:
/s/ Neil D. Humphrey, Business Manager
/s/ Charles J. Armstrong, President
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Hug, carried
unanimously by roll call vote that the acceptance of
the bid and the awarding of the contract be approved.
c) A Gravity Flow Concrete Pipe Irrigation System
A meeting to open bids was held in room 108, Clark
Administration building at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday,
October 30, 1962. Present were Assistant Business
Manager Hattori, Assistant University Engineer Whalen
and Superintendent Goodale and members of the bidding
firms. Bid notice had appeared in local papers for
the construction of A GRAVITY FLOW CONCRETE PIPE IRRI-
GATION SYSTEM at the Dairy Farm, Main Station Farm.
Bids were received and opened by Mr. Hattori as follows:
Base Bid Alternate
George Grifall -
Accompanied by bond, 5% $16,280 $4,950
Wiechmann Engineers -
Accompanied by bond, 5% 11,950 1,782
Robert L. Helms -
Accompanied by bond, 5% 14,900 2,300
Isbell Construction Co. -
Accompanied by bond, 5% 9,800 2,600
It is recommended that the base bid of $9,800 and al-
ternate bid of $2,600 submitted by Isbell Construction
Co. be accepted, and a contract be drawn to accomplish
this work. This bid is within the estimate prepared
by the University Engineer's Office, and funds are
available in the Main Station Farm budget, Account Num-
ber 41-7055.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ James D. Rogers
University Engineer
Approved:
/s/ Neil D. Humphrey, Business Manager
/s/ Charles J. Armstrong, President
/s/ J. E. Adams, Dean, College of Agriculture
Motion by Mr. Elwell, seconded by Mrs. Magee, carried
unanimously by roll call vote that the acceptance of
the bid and the awarding of the contract be approved.
d) Cabinets and Book Shelves, Clark Building
A meeting to open bids was held in room 108, Clark Ad-
ministration building at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, Novem-
ber 7, 1962. Present were Assistant Business Manager
Hattori, Assistant University Engineer Whalen and mem-
bers of the bidding firms. Bid notice had appeared in
local papers for CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF CAB-
INETS AND BOOK SHELVES, CLARK BUILDING.
Bids were received and opened by Mr. Hattori as follows:
Builders Mill Accompanied by check $3,193.96
Pagni Bros. Accompanied by bid bond 3,445.00
Frank Capriotti Accompanied by bid bond 3,319.00
It is recommended that the bid of Builders Mill in the
amount of $3,193.96 be accepted and a contract drawn to
accomplish this work. This bid is in line with the es-
timate prepared by the University Engineer's Office and
the funds are available in the Buildings and Grounds
Budget, Account Number 01-9010-39.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ James D. Rogers
University Engineer
Approved:
/s/ Neil D. Humphrey, Business Manager
/s/ Charles J. Armstrong, President
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Boies, carried
unanimously by roll call vote that the acceptance of
the bid and the awarding of the contract be approved.
e) Telephone System, Las Vegas Campus
A meeting to open bids was held in the Office of Dean
William Carlson, University of Nevada, Las Vegas Campus
at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, November 7, 1962. Present
were Dean Carlson and Mrs. Nell Carpenter of the bidding
firm. Bid notice had appeared in the Las Vegas papers
for CHANGES AND ADDITIONS TO THE TELEPHONE SYSTEM, LAS
VEGAS CAMPUS.
Bid was received and opened by Dean Carlson as follows:
Las Vegas Electric Co.,
Las Vegas, Nevada
Accompanied by cashiers check $1,450
It is recommended that the bid of Las Vegas Electric Co.
in the amount of $1,450 be accepted, and a contract be
drawn to accomplish this work. This bid is within the
estimate prepared by the University Engineer's Office
and funds are available in the Buildings and Grounds
Budget, Account Number 01-9050-39.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ James D. Rogers
University Engineer
Approved:
/s/ Neil D. Humphrey, Business Manager
/s/ Charles J. Armstrong, President
Motion by Mr. Germain, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
unanimously, by roll call vote that the acceptance of
the bid and the awarding of the contract be approved.
6. Silas E. Ross
Mr. Ross, who was in Las Vegas for the cornerstone ceremony,
visited the meeting and was introduced by Chairman Grant.
Mr. Ross read the following "Proceedings" of the cornerstone
ceremony for Morrill Hall. He also read the list of items
contained in the cornerstone and offered to have copies made
for the Board.
Motion by Mr. Germain, seconded by Dr. Anderson, carried
unanimously that Mr. Ross be thanked for the copy of the
"Proceedings" (below), for the appearance before the Board
of Regents, and for the list of cornerstone items, which
Mr. Ross offered to supply.
PROCEEDINGS
of the
M. W. Grand Lodge
of
FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS
of the
STATE OF NEVADA
at a
Special Grand Communication, September 12th, A. L. 5885
Postscriptum -- After the Special Communication had been
formally closed, the Grand Lodge, upon invitation of the
citizens of Reno, repaired to ye hostelrie of Brother
CHAMBERLAIN where a sumptuous dinner was served. When the
viands had been discussed, the Board of Regents, by Colonel
H. G. Shaw, Chairman, presented M. W. Grand Master MURPHY
with an elegant silver trowel as a memorial of the day.
The speeches of presentation and response, as well as the
post prandial remarks of other Brethren, were most felici-
tous, but are, unfortunately, out of the reach of this
reporter.
J. D. H.
7. Building Program
a) Mr. Rogers presented and discussed the Capital Improve-
ment Program for the biennium 1963-65, as approved by
the State Planning Board, as follows:
Reno Campus, 63-64
1A Physical Education Facility, Phase I
Design & Construction $ 695,724
Planning Board Staff Recommendation (1) 701,260
Planning Board Recommendation (1) 701,200
1A Equipment, Engineering-Mines
Purchase $ 175,000
Planning Board Staff Recommendation (2) 125,000
Planning Board Recommendation (2) 125,000
1A Physical Science Building
Construction $3,047,000
Planning Board Staff Recommendation (3) 1,066,642
Planning Board Recommendation (3) 1,066,642
Planning Board Staff Recommendation *(5) 1,583,858
Planning Board Recommendation *(5) 1,583,858
2 Land
Purchase $ 200,000
Planning Board Staff Recommendation (5) 200,000
Planning Board Recommendation (5) 200,000
3 Utilities
Design & Construction $ 30,000
Planning Board Staff Recommendation**(4) 30,000
Planning Board Recommendation **(4) 30,000
4 Walks and Landscaping
Design & Construction $ 30,000
Planning Board Staff Recommendation None
Planning Board Recommendation None
Reno Campus, 64-65
1 Church Property
Purchase $ 211,095
Planning Board Staff Recommendation (5) 212,500
Planning Board Recommendation (5) 212,500
2 Administration Building
Design $ 30,000
Planning Board Staff Recommendation (5) 4,000
Planning Board Recommendation (5) 4,000
3 Physical Education & Military Facility, Phase 2
Design $ 157,000
Planning Board Staff Recommendation None
Planning Board Recommendation None
4 Corporation Yard
Design $ 13,750
Planning Board Staff Recommendation (5)AP 5,000
Planning Board Recommendation (5)AP 5,000
5 Utilities
Design & Construction $ 30,000
Planning Board Staff Recommendation (4) 30,000
Planning Board Recommendation (4) 30,000
6 Remodel Mackay Science
Design $ 19,200
Planning Board Staff Recommendation None
Planning Board Recommendation None
7 Remodel Morrill Hall
Advance Plan $ 5,000
Planning Board Staff Recommendation None
Planning Board Recommendation None
Las Vegas Campus, 63-64
1A Land
Purchase $ 200,000
Planning Board Staff Recommendation None
Planning Board Recommendation (5) 200,000
1A Fine Arts Complex
Construction $ 659,000
Planning Board Staff Recommendation (3) 659,000
Planning Board Recommendation (3) 659,000
1A Dormitory & Dining Facility
Design & Construction $ 855,000
Planning Board Staff Recommendation (3)RB 817,700
Planning Board Recommendation (3)RB 817,700
1A Dormitory & Dining Furnishings
Purchase $ 45,000
Planning Board Staff Recommendation None
Planning Board Recommendation (3) 45,000
2 Utilities
Design & Construction $ 100,000
Planning Board Staff Recommendation**(4) 100,000
Planning Board Recommendation **(4) 100,000
3 Walks, Landscaping, Physical Education
Fields & Courts and Advance Plan Physical
Education Facility
Advance Plan, Design & Construction $ 95,000
Planning Board Staff Recommendation None
Planning Board Recommendation None
Las Vegas Campus, 64-65
1 Utilities
Design & Construction $ 50,000
Planning Board Staff Recommendation None
Planning Board Recommendation None
2 Administration Building
Design $ 11,500
Planning Board Staff Recommendation (5)AP 4,000
Planning Board Recommendation (5)AP 4,000
3 Social Science Building
Design $ 52,500
Planning Board Staff Recommendation (5)AP 17,200
Planning Board Recommendation (5)AP 17,200
Requests $5,856,269
Revenue Bonds 855,000
Planning Board Staff Revenue Bonds 817,700
Planning Board Revenue Bonds 817,700
Planning Board Staff Priorities 1-4 2,711,902
Planning Board Priorities 1-4 2,756,842
Planning Board Staff Priority 5 2,026,558
Planning Board Priority 5 2,226,558
General Fund $2,597,125
General Obligation Bonds 2,898,182
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$5,495,307
Notes:
Priorities 1-4 are within the funds the Budget Director
states will be available for Capital Improvement.
Priority 5 if money can be made available.
* $500,000 will be requested 65-67 for furnishing and
equipment.
** Included in above items and Legislature to permit
use of any savings for this.
In the discussion which followed, Mr. Germain and Mr.
Grant urged Mr. Hancock to do everything possible to
secure Dormitory and Dining facilities for the Las
Vegas Campus, using whatever source of funds might be
found to be available.
The item on Church Property Purchase was especially dis-
cussed and Mr. Germain requested that the Board go on
record as requesting the Planning Board to give pref-
erence to this item if a choice has to be made between
it and the Land Purchase item of $2000,000. Mr. Hancock
agreed and indicated that the State Planning Board is of
the same opinion.
In further discussion, Dr. Anderson asked for architec-
tural conformity on the Campus, looking forward espe-
cially to the Social Sciences and the Physical Sciences
buildings. Mr. Hancock replied that the Planning Board
is in agreement and already working on this matter.
b) Dr. Anderson discussed parking and traffic problems on
North Virginia Street near Manzanita Hall and north of
the Fine Arts building. Cars coming out of the Campus
in those areas approach the street on rising ground
which makes it difficult to see oncoming cars when cars
are also parked on that side of the street.
Motion by Dr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Elwell, carried
unanimously that the University request the City of Reno
or State Highway Department to eliminate parking along
North Virginia Street from Ninth Street to just beyond
the Weller property on the Campus side of the street.
c) Mr. Rogers read the following progress report as sub-
mitted by the State Planning Board:
1. Reno Campus
A. Funded Advance Planning and Design Projects:
1. Social Science Building - the architects,
Vhay, Ferrari & Widmer, have submitted pre-
liminary sketches to the University Engi-
neer for review.
2. Home Management Residence - the architect,
Edward S. Parsons, is studying the desira-
bility of locating this building to the
east of the Home Economics building in lieu
of placing it on top of that building.
3. Design Physical Science Building - satis-
factory negotiations have been completed
with Lockard & Casazza, and preliminary
study plans are being prepared.
4. Men's and Women's Dormitories - preliminary
discussions have been held with the archi-
tects, Selden & Stewart; however, negotia-
tions have been deferred as architects are
studying scope to determine if budget will
cover.
5. Advance Plan, Remodeling of Mackay Science
Building - the architectural firm of De
Longchamps, O'Brien & Wells has been sel-
ected for this work; however, no negotia-
tions have been conducted due to the lack
of a scope of work.
6. Advance Plan, College of Education Building
- the architectural firm of Ferris, Erskine
& Calef has been selected for this work;
however, no negotiations have been scheduled
pending receipt of a definitive scope of
work from the University of Nevada.
7. Master Plan, Reno Campus - Skidmore, Owings
& Merrill will submit the final working
draft of the general development plan on
November 28 for review and tentative ap-
proval in order that the base model be
prepared.
B. Funded Construction Projects:
1. Nobel Getchell Library - Notice of Comple-
tion was filed November 20, 1962.
2. Replace and Extend Heat Lines in Quadrangle
- Notice of Completion was filed November
20, 1962.
3. Engineering-Mines Building - work is pro-
gressing satisfactorily.
4. Women's Dormitory - work is progressing
satisfactorily.
5. Addition to Student Union Building - work
is progressing satisfactorily.
C. Miscellaneous Projects:
1. Acquisition of Weller Property - Mr. Weller
is considering a new offer based on the re-
appraisal. He will advise this Office of
his decision on December 3, 1962.
2. Acquisition of St. Albert's School Property
- the Option form has not yet been received.
2. University of Nevada, Nevada Southern
A. Funded Design Projects:
1. Fine Arts Building - preliminary study plans
are being completed by the Architect, James
B. Mc Daniel.
2. Outside Courts and Landscaping - contract
documents are being prepared for bid.
3. Master Plan - Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
will submit the final working draft of the
general development plan on November 28 for
review and tentative approval in order that
the base model may be prepared.
4. Sidewalks for the Library Building - the
architect has completed the final plans.
B. Funded Construction Projects:
1. All construction projects have been complet-
ed. The technical wood furniture for the
Library has been scheduled for delivery
December 15, 1962.
Mr. Rogers also stated that work was progressing satis-
factorily on the Life Science Wing project and on the
Atmospherium project.
Mr. Rogers discussed the site development plans for the Reno
Campus and the Las Vegas Campus. He suggested that the
Nursing building be omitted when the Reno Campus plan is ap-
proved and asked for approval of the plans so that the mod-
els can be made. He pointed out that the plan for the Las
Vegas Campus has already been approved.
Motion by Mr. Boies, seconded by Mrs. Magee, carried unani-
mously that the site development plans be approved.
Motion by Dr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Hug, carried unani-
mously that the Board communicate with the State Planning
Board expressing concern over the particular item on the
budget covering purchase of the Catholic Church property,
and urging completion of that phase of planning for the
University.
In discussing the furnishing of Las Vegas Campus Library
building, Mr. Rogers pointed out that when bids for large
items of furnishings are let, there is no penalty clause in
the contract for non-compliance. Therefore when the firm
does not meet the delivery date, the University must choose
between agreeing to accept the items late or putting them
out for re-bid with the inconvenience of a delay in time.
Reference in this instance was to drapes for the President's
Office in Clark Administration building. The matter was
discussed and it was agreed informally to leave the solution
in the hands of Mr. Rogers and Mr. Hancock.
Mr. Rogers asked for a request from the Board for the exten-
sion of the fire alarm system in the area of Artemisia under
the Utilities Extension Project to be paid from general
funds, and for which Mr. Rogers had done the design. Mr.
Hancock explained that when general funds are designated for
utilities, without specifying which utilities, the Planning
Board wants approval for each item. When an appropriation
lists the items to be covered, separate approval is not nec-
essary. Discussion followed as to whether Administration or
Board approval should be sought, and the consensus was that
the Board should be asked for approval. President Armstrong
recommended approval of the request for the fire alarm ex-
tension.
Motion by Mr. Boies, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
unanimously that the extension of the fire alarm system be
requested of the State Planning Board.
8. Fall-Out Shelters
Dr. Armstrong discussed the request of the Federal Govern-
ment for licenses which give permission to the Federal Gov-
ernment to enter and store materials in certain buildings
and to designate them as Fall-Out Shelters. This permis-
sion does not commit the University in any way but does
make it possible for the University to receive such mater-
ials. President Armstrong recommended approval.
Motion by Mr. Elwell, seconded by Mrs. Magee, carried
unanimously that the above arrangement with the Federal
Government be approved.
The meeting recessed at 11:50 for luncheon, and was called to
order at 1:35 P.M. by Chairman Grant.
9. HHFA Post-Sale Resolution
A Resolution Covering Sale of Revenue Bond Certificates as
per bid opening on October 6, 1962, had been prepared by
Dawson, Sherman, Nagel and Howard, and was here presented
for adoption by the Board. The Resolution, No. 62-6, was
read individually by the Regents in the meeting. Mr. Porter
advised that the Resolution had been reviewed by him and
that it is now ready for adoption, subject to amendment
regarding legal description of property and up-dating as to
change in personnel of the Board of Regents. President
Armstrong recommended approval.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Germain, carried
unanimously by roll call vote that the Resolution be adopt-
ed as follows:
(Resolution No. 62-6 on pages 341-355)
10. Elko Trip
President Armstrong reported on the trip to Elko, Nevada
on November 10-11 to inspect the sites offered for a Junior
College as proposed by the Citizen's Committee of Elko and
the Elko Chamber of Commerce. Five sites were offered by
the City of Elko free of charge, three of which were not
considered desirable. More favored were some combination
of two City sites, or a site on the Chilton-Harris property.
A report prepared by Dr. Young and here presented by Dr.
Armstrong gave the following advantages and disadvantages
of the Chilton-Harris site and the two City sites, as
follows:
1. City sites A, B and E are not regarded as the most
desirable.
2. The Elko Colony Indian Reservation Land (not seen by
the staff survey team) is considered favorably by Dr.
Anderson; but there may be difficulty in acquiring this
property, and other Regents do not list it as their
first priority.
3. The sites most favorably considered are:
a. Some combination of City sites C and D (recommended
by the staff survey team).
b. A site on the Chilton-Harris property. (Of particu-
lar interest here is a site on a high plateau about
four miles out of town, favored by President Arm-
strong and several Regents. This specific site was
not seen by the staff survey team.)
4. Following is a quick analysis of the possible advantages
and disadvantages of the two major preferences:
a. Chilton-Harris site:
Advantages:
(1) Is far enough out so that it will not be touch-
ed or directly affected by proposed freeway.
(2) Is far enough out so that it would not be
affected if airport is enlarged.
(3) Is far enough out so that City will not grow
out to it for many years, thereby allowing ex-
pansion of land area with little difficulty.
(4) Offers beautiful view of the City and surround-
ing area, including Ruby mountains.
Disadvantages:
(1) Might be too far out for easy commuting.
(2) Would require paved road some distance from
the highway and/or down to Fifth Street.
(3) Entrance road would have to negotiate fairly
steep slope.
(4) Distance would prevent utilization of City
water or sewage facilities.
(5) There is no guarantee that the University can
obtain 100 acres free of charge at this site.
(6) There is a strong possibility that once this
land is placed in use the area around the site
would be built up, even though it was some
distance out of the City, thereby making later
expansion difficult.
b. City sites C and D:
Advantages:
(1) Area close to the City.
(2) The better part of the City (residences, chur-
ches, schools) is growing out in that direc-
tion.
(3) Would have no problems with roads, water, sew-
ers.
(4) Offer fairly nice view of the City and Ruby
mountains.
(5) Might become more valuable sooner in case it
had to be sold or exchanged for another site.
(6) City has offered any 100 acres free of charge.
Disadvantages:
(1) If City grew around area before the facility
was developed, there might be considerable
pressure and criticism.
(2) Proposed freeway might cut through this land.
(3) Unsightly Indian colony is nearby.
Mrs. Magee spoke of the acreage offered by Chilton-Harris.
In a talk with Mr. Harris, she learned that they would be
only too happy to make available any amount of acreage nec-
essary for an Institution of higher learning.
The recommendations of the Committee which visited Elko was
that the Chilton-Harris location, with no strings attached
as to time of development or retention of property if sale
or exchange proved desirable at a later date, be accepted.
Dr. Armstrong so recommended.
Motion by Mrs. Magee, seconded by Mr. Boies, carried unani-
mously that the offer of Chilton-Harris be accepted on the
above terms.
11. Knoll Creek Station
During the Elko visit, Regents Boies and Magee, and Dr.
Armstrong visited the University's Knoll Creek Station.
Mr. Boies reported that they found very poor housing facil-
ities, consisting of a converted quonset hut being used as
living quarters by the family of the man in charge. He
proposed that something be done to improve the quarters,
and stressed the great amount of good which is done for the
farmers by the Knoll Creek project. Dr. Armstrong spoke of
the poor condition of the quonset huts and the desire for
improvement, but believed that the land is leased, not own-
ed, by the University and therefore building on it might
present problems. The matter was generally discussed and
the Chair, with consent of the other members of the Board,
authorized Mr. Boies to open negotiations, in an advisory
capacity, with the owners of the land to determine the
status and find out what might be done; and further that
this authorization extend beyond the present term of Office
of Mr. Boies. It was Mr. Boies' opinion that if the land
is not University-owned, the owners, the Salmon River
Cattlemen's Association, would be willing to give some land
to the University.
12. Fraternity-Sorority Park
In accord with the request of the Board at the last meeting,
the Office of Student Affairs, in consultation with under-
graduate and alumni representatives of sororities and fra-
ternities, submitted a progress report, which was read and
discussed by Dr. Armstrong. Dr. Young discussed the report
also, saying that all the representatives of sororities and
fraternities and alumni groups approved the plan, some im-
mediately and some for the future, if needed. Mr. Porter
had studied the proposal and expressed his opinion that,
if the park is on land belonging to the University the same
supervision now given to Dormitories must be exercised over
the sororities and fraternities.
Motion by Mr. Hug, seconded by Mr. Germain, carried unani-
mously that the Office of Student Affairs continue to in-
vestigate the possibilities of a sorority-fraternity park,
considering both Campuses in their study.
13. Gifts
Gifts received by the University were presented by President
Armstrong with his recommendation for acceptance as follows:
Library Gifts, Reno Campus, from the following donors:
Dr. David Hettich, Department of English - 27 issues of
"College English".
Mrs. Weld Arnold, Carson City - 113 volumes.
Associated Students, University of Nevada - $400 from last
year's Senior Class and $166.71 from last year's Junior
Class for purchase of books.
Honorable Walter S. Baring, Washington, D. C. - 361 volumes
of "Yearbooks of the Department of Agriculture" and 157
copies of various reports.
California Electric Power Company, San Bernardino - $100 to
the James E. Church Fund.
Senator Howard W. Cannon, Washington, D. C. - copy of "Year-
book of Agriculture, 1962" and 47 pamphlets and periodicals.
Mrs. E. L. Cord, Reno - collection of approximately 150
recent issues of magazines.
Dr. E. J. Edmiston, Reno - $10 for purchase of books in
the field of Nuclear Engineering, in memory of Fred Allen
Fuller.
Mr. G. B. Mc Comb, St. Louis, Missouri - Volume VI of "A
Collection of Papers on Underground Pipeline Corrosion".
Mrs. Chester A. Paterson, Reno - three volumes and "Index
of Stork County", "Ohio Cemetery Inscriptions", and five
volumes of similar records of other States.
Mrs. Jerry Rogero, Reno - copy of "Warrum History of Utah"
and the "Gaskell's Compendum of Forms".
Mrs. Pearl Varnum, Reno - a songbook published in 1856,
owned by Alf Doten.
From the following donors, contributions to the "Weld Arnold
Memorial Fund":
Mr. David Heron, University of Nevada - $10
Dr. Duis Bolinger, Carson City - $10
Mr. and Mrs. Procter Hug., Jr., Reno - $10
Mrs. Hewitt C. Wells, Reno - $25
Miss Alice Terry, University of Nevada - $5
Major General J. F. Phillips, Mount Vernon, Virginia -
$50
Gifts for the annual Nevada Prize Examination in High School
Mathematics from the following donors:
Concrete Conduit Company, Sparks - $15
Edgerton, Germeshausen & Grier, Inc., Las Vegas - $50
First National Bank of Nevada, Reno - $50
Kennecott Copper Corporation, Mc Gill - $50
Nevada Bank of Commerce, Reno - $50
Sierra Pacific Power Company, Reno - $100
Stauffer Chemical Company, Henderson - $50
Security National Bank, Reno - $50
Bank of Nevada, Las Vegas - $25
Nevada Society of Professional Engineers - $25
Union Federal Savings and Loan Association, Reno - $50
Scholarships
Edgerton, Germeshausen & Grier, Inc., Las Vegas - $1500
covering scholarships - $1000 for the Reno Campus and $500
for the Las Vegas Campus.
Nevada State Nurses Association, District No. 1 - $250 for
a Nursing scholarship.
General Motors Corporation, Detroit, Michigan - $1250 to
cover four full-year General Motors scholarships.
Emporium of Music, Reno - $100 to cover their annual schol-
arship award.
Bruce R. Thompson, Reno - $100 to be credited to the R. C.
Thompson Scholarship Fund.
Department of Education, Carson City - $300 as a Standard
Oil Scholarship for Michael Gottschalk.
Delta Delta Delta, Chicago, Illinois - $300 to cover their
annual scholarship award.
Sales Executive Club of Southern Nevada, Las Vegas - $77 to
be applied to the scholarship fund for Lois Arends.
Shasta Union High School District and Junior College,
Redding, California - $250 to cover a scholarship for
Stanley Fields.
University Scholarship Foundation, Beverly Hills, Califor-
nia - $150 to cover a one-semester scholarship in the Art
Department.
New China Club - $500 as the first semester payment on
their scholarship.
The Leah Cashman Family, Las Vegas - $3000 as the first
two years' commitments on a scholarship to be established
as follows:
One thousand dollars the first year to be divided equal-
ly between two students, or five hundred dollars each;
two thousand dollars the second year which will make a
total of four scholarships in all and the amount of the
continuing scholarship fund.
In establishing the fund, request is made that the En-
gineering students be selected after completing one
year's study in the field and that they be selected on
the recommendation of the faculty of the College of
Engineering. We further request that a continuing
scholarship carry the faculty's annual endorsement.
The selection of a worthy recipient is to be made with-
out respect to religion, race, sex or marital status.
In placing this in the hands of the faculty of the
College of Engineering we feel that the funds will have
an opportunity of assisting those students most promis-
ing.
Miscellaneous Gifts from the following donors:
Western Electric Fund, San Leandro, California - $965 for
purchase of equipment in the Department of Electrical En-
gineering.
Donald Segerstrom, Sonora, California - complete file of
"The Advertiser", a newspaper published in Ione, Nevada
Territory, in the 1860's, valued at approximately $1000.
Reader's Digest Foundation, Pleasantville, New York - $400
for expenses of students engaged in certain news research
projects and in particular for travel for these projects.
Mrs. Frank R. Payne, Reno - $50 for the support of "The
Messiah".
The Pacific Pumping Company, Oakland, California - a jet
system pump for use in the Irrigation class and the Pump
Motors class.
Gifts to Nevada Southern Regional Division
Clark County Panhellenic Association - two water colors by
Mr. Cliff Segerbloom entitled "Lake Mead" and "Sunrise
Mountain".
Mr. G. I. Gribben, Assistant Branch Manager, Monore Calcu-
lating Machine Company, Las Vegas - $50 for purchase of
books in the field of Business Administration.
Service League of Las Vegas - $2000 for purchase of books.
Mr. and Mrs. George Rittenhouse, Las vegas - $8 as a contri-
bution to the Library in memory of William Mendelsohn.
American Association of University Women, Las Vegas Branch -
$10 to be used to purchase a book or books for the Nevada
Southern Regional Division Library, in memory of Judge L. O.
Hawkins.
For the Music Concert Series:
Dr. Chester Lockwood - $25
The University Store - $25
Dr. Jacobs S. Orleans - $10
From the following donors, contributions to the "Frank F.
Garside Library Memorial Fund":
Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Baker, Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Hazard,
Mrs. Ethel M. Woodbury, Las Vegas - $30
Bank of Nevada, Las Vegas - $10
Mrs. C. C. Boyer, Mrs. Robert Griffith, Mr. B. M. Jones,
Mrs. R. J. Stephens, Mrs. Harold Morse, Mrs. Hazel
Williams, and Mrs. Leo Mc Namee, Las Vegas - $35
Senator and Mrs. Howard W. Cannon, Las Vegas - $10
Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Cavanaugh, Las Vegas - $10
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Coluse, Las Vegas - $20
Daughers of the American Revolution, Las Vegas - $7.50
Mr. and Mrs. Earl F. Davison, Las Vegas - $5
Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Grant, Las Vegas - $10
Mrs. and Mrs. Walter Hanson, Las Vegas - $5
Mr. and Mrs. Walter D. Johnson, Las Vegas - $25
Mr. Burley M. Jones, Las Vegas - $10
Mr. and Mrs. Victor Kunkel, Las Vegas - $10
Las Vegas Rotary Club, Las Vegas - $50
Mr. Myron E. Leavitt, Las Vegas - $25
Mc Namee, Mc Namee & Rittenhouse, Las Vegas - $15
The Mint, Las Vegas - $25
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Morse, Las Vegas - $10
Mr. and Mrs. Carl E. Olsen, Las Vegas - $5
P. E. O. Sisterhood, Chapter G, Las Vegas - $5
Mr. Vail Pittman, Las Vegas - $10
Brig. General and Mrs. James T. Roberts, Las Vegas - $15
Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Ronzone, Mrs. Bertha Ronzone, Las
Vegas - $50
Mr. and Mrs. C. K. Ryerse, Las Vegas - $10
Governor and Mrs. Grant Sawyer, Carson City - $10
Mr. and Mrs. Alden Sharp, Las Vegas - $5
Mrs. Ryland G. Taylor, Las Vegas - $25
Mr. Dill Wolfinger, Las Vegas - $10
Bonanza Printers, Employees of, Las Vegas - $63
Mrs. L. E. Anderson, Las Vegas - $8
Mr. C. A. Heckethorn, Carson City - $10
Mr. H. H. Wolleson, Las Vegas - $5
Mrs. Howard Mann, Las Vegas - copy of "Freedom of the
Press"
Bequests
Estate of Edgar J. Marston - $103,625 as follows:
Specific cash bequest under Article Fourth of the Last
Will and Testament - $10,000. Balance due of bequest
under Article Seventeenth of Second Codicil to Last
Will and Testament - $93,625.
Grants
National Science Foundation, Washington, D. C. - $49,900 for
support of a "Summer Institute in Mathematics for Secondary
School Teachers of Mathematics", under the direction of Dr.
R. N. Tompson, Department of Mathematics.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mrs. Magee, carried
unanimously that the gifts be accepted and the Secretary
instructed to write notes of thanks to the donors.
14. Technical Institute Program
Dr. Armstrong recommended approval of the Proposed Technical
Institute Program for the University of Nevada as prepared
by Dr. J. Patrick Kelly, Acting Dean of Statewide Services.
Recommendations were as follows:
1. That two and three year certificate programs be estab-
lished immediately in the areas of Highway Technology,
Drafting and Design, Electronics and Automated Data
Processing. These programs to be offered in Reno, Las
Vegas, and other communities of the State where suf-
ficient enrollment warrants them.
2. That two and three year certificate programs be devel-
oped as rapidly as possible in Hotel-Motel Management
and in Machine Tool Design. These programs to be of-
fered in Reno and Las Vegas.
3. That a certificate program be developed as rapidly as
possible in Space Technology to be offered in Las
Vegas. This program to be of the type which meets
the need for trained technicians in the missile field.
4. That for the present time, University staff and facil-
ities in Reno and Las Vegas along with part-time in-
structors be utilized for the program as is now being
done. In other areas of the State where feasible,
the program will function in public school facilities
provided through cooperating with school administra-
tors.
5. That all programs of less-than-degree now being of-
fered or envisaged by various Colleges of the Univer-
sity as well as all certificate programs be under the
direct supervision of the Dean of Statewide Services
in accordance with accepted University administrative
procedures in order to have the same organization and
procedures for all programs.
6. That an advisory committee be appointed from the fac-
ulty of each College concerned with a particular pro-
gram to help in the establishment of the curriculum
and to serve as advisors and consultants.
7. That a committee be appointed to survey the needs of
the State of Nevada for different technical education
programs. The committee should also be charged with
the responsibility to study location for one or more
technical institutes, the feasibility of a building
program for technical institutes and the administra-
tion of the program.
8. That the registration fee for residents of the State
of Nevada be the same as charged by the University
for students in the academic program but the non-
resident tuition fee be set at $150 per semester until
such time as the fees can be more realistically eval-
uated.
9. That personnel in Statewide Services cooperate with
the Vocational Adult Education Division of the State
Department of Education personnel in planning and de-
veloping further the programs for craftsmen and sub-
technicians in the high schools of the State in keep-
ing with programs offered by the University of Nevada.
10. That every effort be made to develop, finance and offer
as many technical institute programs and to continue to
offer courses of a technical nature that would be fea-
sible and logical to meet the needs of the capable high
school graduate and to serve the economy of the State
of Nevada.
Budget for the proposed program amounted to $169,345 for
1963-64 and $169,980 for 1964-65, making a total for the
biennium of $339,325. It was proposed that this sum be re-
quested as an addition to the regular budget of the Uni-
versity.
Motion by Mr. Hug, seconded by Dr. Anderson, carried unani-
mously that the Technical Institute Program be approved and
that an appropriation be requested of the Legislature as a
separate item.
15. Personnel Recommendations
President Armstrong recommended approval of the following
personnel recommendations:
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE
Change in status as follows:
Walter Jim Whorton, Information Specialist, rank 2, to be
changed to Information Specialist in Charge, rank 2, at a
salary of $8400 based on twelve months' service, effective
October 15, 1962.
Appointments as follows:
Helen J. Wright as Home Agent, rank 1, Owyhee, Elko County,
at a salary of $7500 based on twelve months' service, ef-
fective October 22, 1962 (replacement for Agnes Sorenson,
transferred).
Darwin Bradfield as Assistant County Agent, rank 1, Lincoln
County, at a salary of $7400 based on twelve months' ser-
vice, effective November 15, 1962 (replacement for Clair
Christensen).
E. Irving Hackett as Assistant County Agent for Elko,
County, rank 1, at a salary rate of $7783 based on twelve
months' service, effective December 1, 1962 (replacement
for Fred Kurpjuweit).
Clinton Appelt as Assistant in Research in Animal Science
at a salary of $4800 based on twelve months' service, ef-
fective November 17, 1962 (new position).
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE
Change in status as follows:
Thomas D. Gilmore, Research Assistant in Psychology, from
1/3 time at $1333 to 1/2 time at $2000 based on ten months'
service. Due to resignation of a Graduate Assistant, addi-
tional duties will be assigned to Mr. Gilmore.
Leave of Absence as follows:
Floyd Edsall, Assistant Professor of Health, Physical Edu-
cation and Recreation, without pay, for the second semester
of the 1962-63 academic year, in order that he might attend
the Associate Command and General Staff College at Fort
Leavenworth, Kansas.
DESERT RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Appointment as follows:
James Karl Kliwer as Research Associate in DRI and Lecturer,
Physics Department, at a salary rate of $9600 based on
twelve months' service, effective February 1, 1963 (new
position).
Allan E. Eldridge as Field Assistant at the salary rate of
$500 per month for the period October 24, 1962 to December
24, 1962 to work on collection of fundamental geologic and
hydrologic data on various projects (salary to be paid from
research grants).
Change in contract as follows:
Patrick Anthony Domenico, Research Associate in Hydrology,
from a salary rate of $7200 to a salary rate of $8700 based
on twelve months' service effective November 8, 1962, be-
cause of exceptional ability (salary to be paid from re-
search grants).
LIBRARY
Appointment as follows:
Patricia E. Stewart as Acquisitions Assistant at a salary
of $4500 based on twelve months' service, effective Novem-
ber 1, 1962 (replacement for Martha Brooks).
MACKAY SCHOOL OF MINES
Appointments as follows:
Bernard O. Lane as Lecturer in Geology-Geography at a month-
ly salary of $700 for the Spring semester 1962-63 (replace-
ment for E. R. Larson, on sabbatical leave).
Walter H. Mc Kesson as Laboratory Technician at the Nevada
Mining Analytical Laboratory and the Metallurgy Department
at a salary rate of $4800 based on twelve months' service,
effective November 1, 1962 (replacement for Jack S.
Radcliffe).
NEVADA SOUTHERN REGIONAL DIVISION
8 appointments in the Fall semester 1962-63 Evening Divi-
sion.
5 appointments in the Fall semester 1962-63 Real Estate
Basic Seminar.
6 appointments in the Fall semester 1962-63 Small Business
Seminar.
STATEWIDE SERVICES
Appointment as follows:
Ambassador Robert Dorden Reams as Visting Lecturer, Special
Programs, at a salary of $1500 for lectures on November 15,
29 and December 6, and other special lectures on Campus.
35 appointments in the Fall semester 1962-63 Evening Divi-
sion.
11 appointments in the Fall semester 1962-63 Off-Campus
Program.
21 appointments in the Fall semester 1962-63 National De-
fense Education Administration Program.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mrs. Magee, carried
unanimously that the personnel recommendations be approved.
16. Visiting Distinguished Professorships
President Armstrong discussed and recommended approval of
Visiting Distinguished Professorships.
Motion by Dr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Hug, carried unani-
mously by roll call vote that the following program as
presented by Dr. Armstrong be approved.
Occasionally we have opportunity to bring to the University
on annual appointment a distinguished Professor who is
available because of mandatory retirement regulations at
other Institutions, yet who still has much to contribute
to our educational program. Cases in point are Dr. Voskuil
and Dr. Haas in the School of Mines.
I believe it is highly desirable that we establish a pol-
icy governing such appointments, and in consultation with
members of the administrative staff, I have prepared the
following proposal and recommend it for approval:
1. Such individuals should be distinguished in an area
in which instruction is given at the University of
Nevada. Distinction should be based on scholarship,
research or creativity, not on mere wealth, politi-
cal position or public fame.
2. Appointments should be for a period of one year,
with additional one year appointments possible.
Additional appointments would depend on Department's
recommendation, evaluation of the appointee's con-
tributions to the University, the faculty and the
students, a continuing demonstration of mental and
physical activity, the need and demand for distin-
guished visiting Professors in other areas, and the
funds available.
3. Yearly appointments of distinguished visting Pro-
fessors may continue for five years, or until age
70, whichever comes first. In defining age 70, the
same criteria should be used as are applicable to
resident professional staff.
4. The number of such appointments in any given year
will depend on the availability of funds in reserve
or elsewhere, and upon the stipends necessary for
each individual.
Charles J. Armstrong
President
17. Committee on International Students
Dr. Anderson, Chairman of the Committee, discussed the Final
Report of the Committee which had previously been mailed to
each Regent. In the discussion which followed, slight
changes were suggested by Dr. Anderson.
Motion by Dr. Anderson, seconded by Mrs. Magee, carried
unanimously that the report be accepted, with the changes,
and with clarification and checking of the minutes regard-
ing item No. 4 (tuition waivers), which item will be subject
to review by the Board at the next meeting.
FINAL REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
On September 9, 1961, the formation of a Regents-faculty-
student Committee on International Students was approved by
the Board of Regents. The first meeting was held September
25, 1961. Dr. Fred M. Anderson was named as Chairman, and
the following persons were appointed to membership: Mr. A.
C. Grant, Dr. Louis E. Lombardi, Mrs. Richard Magee, Dr.
Kenneth E. Young, Dean William D. Carlson, Dr. Jack Shirley,
Dr. Robert Mc Queen, Mr. Robert Laxalt, Professor Wendell
Mordy, Dean Sam Basta, Dean Elaine Mobley, Dr. Alex Dandini,
Dr. John Morrison, Mr. Robert Collison, Dr. Robert Clute,
Dr. T. V. Frazier, Dr. Kenneth Kuttler, Col. Gundlach,
Professor John Butler, Mr. Samuel Vaughn, Miss Cecilia
Molini, and at a later date, Mr. Procter Hug.
This Committee has been in operation now for 11 months.
During that time the members have held many meetings, re-
viewed a great deal of literature, invited in several auth-
orities as consultants, visited other Campuses with well-
developed international student programs, and attended
special conferences on international student problems.
As its first major action, the Committee produced a "State-
ment of Purpose for an International Student Program", sub-
sequently adopted by the Board of Regents, which read as
follows:
"Bearing in mind:
"That one of the most powerful forces for peace and
understanding in our time has been the mutual exchange
of students between nations;
"And that the University of Nevada's contribution to
this national effort has not grown at the same rate as
other American Universities;
"It is the aim of this Committee to foster an expanded
program of international student exchange at the Uni-
versity of Nevada, so as to fulfill our obligation of
assistance to the nation in its efforts towards world
peace, to broaden and enrich the understanding of our
students for the traditions and culture of the world's
peoples, and to offer our educational facilities to the
students of other lands in the basic cause of humanity
and progress."
The Committee also has stimulated action in a number of
areas designed to promote an orderly but vigorous growth
of the number of highly qualified international students in
the University student body. Among the steps taken have
been the following:
1. The University renewed its membership in the National
Association of Foreign Student Advisors.
2. The University adopted a policy regarding the housing
of international students which allows the Dean of
Student Affairs to reserve housing in the Dormitories
for international students if in his judgment they
would have difficulty finding housing off-campus due
to possible prejudice.
3. The University (by action of the Board of Regents,
March 3, 1962) became a participating member Institu-
tion in the African Scholarship Program of American
Universities. Under this program, financially support-
ed by the University and the Federal Government, a
student from Myasaland is enrolled at the University
in the field of Agriculture this Fall.
4. The University (by action of the Board of Regents,
April 28, 1962) set aside 15% of its out-of-state tui-
tion waivers (26 $150 fee waivers awarded for this Fall
semester) to be reserved for international students. A
full tuition waiver is the equivalent of a $600 yearly
scholarship; a half-tuition waiver is the equivalent
of a $300 yearly scholarship.
5. The University, working in cooperation with the Agency
for International Development of the U. S. Department
of State, has made possible the enrollment of five
AID-sponsored international students at the University
this Fall. A general contract between AID and the
University has been agreed to and lays the foundation
for continued activity of this kind.
6. The University is working closely with the National
Academy of Sciences in a study of a possible coopera-
tive program in mineral education designed to bring a
small number of students from Peru and Chile to the
University.
7. The University has been corresponding with Mr. Claire
Lee Chennault concerning the possiblity that the Gen-
eral Claire Lee Chennault Foundation, in line with its
stated objectives, might provide financial assistance
for a small group of qualified women from one or more
non-Communist Asian countries to study Nursing at the
University. The University hopes to provide tuition
waivers and possibly even other financial help in this
area.
8. University representatives have approached a number of
community groups (service clubs, for example) in an
effort to interest them in taking on the sponsorship
of one or more international student scholarships.
9. The University is working closely with the Institute
for International Education, the U. S. Information
Agency, and other national and international organi-
zations to carry the name of the University to inter-
national students who are interested in obtaining a
higher education in the United States, either through
self-financing or with support from other sources.
10. The University has established a position, currently
set up as a Graduate Assistantship, to serve as Inter-
national Student Advisor.
In this, its final report, the Committee makes the following
recommendations aimed toward the continued development and
strengthening of the international student program at the
University of Nevada:
1. The University should strive to raise the enrollment of
international students to 2% of the total enrollment in
the immediate future and to possibly 5% of the total en-
rollment eventually. (In the past ten years, the Uni-
versity has had from .52% to 1.35% of its enrollment
representative of international students.)
2. The University, in building international student en-
rollment, should place strong emphasis upon selecting:
a. High qualified students.
b. Upper division and graduate students.
c. Students representing a variety of nations and cul-
tures, but particularly from underdeveloped coun-
tries.
d. Students receiving financial support through such
sources as University scholarships, foreign govern-
ments, United States government support, and pri-
vate means.
3. In order to achieve these objectives, the University
should:
a. Continue to reserve a percentage of tuition waivers
for international students.
b. Seek funds to establish an account for use in paying
the $5 application fee for international students.
c. Adopt a more flexible policy regarding the admission
of international students, as follows:
(1) Official evidence of an educational level
equivalent to that of graduation from an ac-
credited United States high school must be
submitted.
(2) Evidence of above average ability in an aca-
demic curriculum as verified by offical trans-
scripts or satisfactory test scores must be
submitted.
(3) Certification from an officially recognized
agency or individual of a demonstrated abil-
ity to speak, write, and understand the Eng-
lish language must be submitted.
(4) Adequate proof of financial responsibility
or sponsorship by a reputable United States
citizen or organization for all obligations
while attending the University must be sub-
mitted.
(5) Satisfactory completion of the required medi-
cal examination including a smallpox vaccina-
tion within three years and an X-Ray for tu-
berculosis within the last year must be sub-
mitted.
(6) If transferring from another United States
educational institution, a letter from the
U. S. Department of Immigration Regional
Office authorizing the transfer is required
prior to registration.
d. Strive to increase the amount of funds available for
scholarships, grants-in-aid, and loans for all stu-
dents (including the international students).
e. Request State legislation to permit the part-time
employment of international students.
f. Press for early relief of the on-Campus housing
problem so that adequate, economical housing can
be provided for all students (including internation-
al students) who desire it.
g. Provide sufficient financial support to insure ade-
quate screening processes, orientation, special
counseling, and English language instruction for
international students.
4. Because international students inevitably present spe-
cial problems, it is recommended that:
a. University faculty members should be urged to pro-
vide some allowance for the language problem during
first year an international student is on Campus.
However, beyond that period of adjustment, the in-
ternational student should be expected to perform
comparably with American students and should be
graded accordingly.
b. International students under sponsorship who come
to the University for specific programs or for
limited periods of time should not be encouraged or
allowed to change their educational goals or to
extend their stay, except by decision of the spon-
soring agency.
c. No special programs should be established for in-
ternational students. However, international stu-
dents with special needs that can be met by the
University should be allowed to enroll as auditors.
5. This Committee should be disbanded. A small but repre-
sentative committee should be established, to deal with
the continuing problems of the international student.
The International Student Advisor should serve as con-
sultant to this sub-committee.
6. The Board of Regents should be commended for the inter-
est and support that its members have evidenced in sup-
port of an expanded and improved international student
program.
18. Historical and Natural Sites
Dr. Anderson discussed the subject of natural and histori-
cal sites in Nevada, especially those which have been neg-
lected and which are therefore deteriorating. He felt that
the University has a vital interest in the development and
preservation of these sites, and that this work would be
useful in the teaching and research areas of the University.
Since both the State Park Commission and the Chairman of
the State Museum Board have evidenced interest in cooper-
ating with the University, he proposed that the Regents
consider a proposal that the Regents invite the State Park
Commission and the Nevada State Museum to form a joint
committee with the University consisting of two represent-
atives from each to work together in coordinating the activ-
ities of the three groups in studying, developing and pre-
serving the historical and natural resources of the State
of Nevada.
Motion by Dr. Anderson, seconded by Mrs. Magee, carried
unanimously that the Regents go on record as favoring such
cooperative arrangement.
19. Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education
Dr. Anderson discussed briefly the WICHE program in Nevada -
that the three Commissioners are connected with the Univer-
sity, and that the program has been very helpful in the
placement of students in professional schools in the fields
of Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Medicine. In the
interest of education in general, he believed it would be
in order for the University to endorse the program and the
budget.
Motion by Dr. Anderson, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
unanimously that the Board of Regents go on record as be-
ing in support of the budget submitted to the Governor for
the next biennium for the WICHE program in Nevada.
20. Educational Planning Committee
Copies of the "Final Report of the University Educational
Planning Committee" to the President, dated Ocrober, 1962,
had been mailed to the Regents prior to the meeting. Dr.
Armstrong discussed the report briefly and proposed that
the Board receive it officially and, if willing to do so,
direct the Administration to refer portions of it to ap-
propriate segments of the faculty or other bodies for study
and recommendation.
Motion by Mrs. Magee, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
unanimously that the report be accepted and that the
President be authorized to refer segments of it to appro-
priate persons, committees or groups for further study
and for specific recommendations for the future development
of the University.
21. Faculty Contracts
For the information of the Board, President Armstrong pre-
sented the following statement, approved by the University
Council on November 15, 1962, to be used as desired by the
Administration:
"The University, its students, the community at large, and
the professions, have the right to regard the University
faculty as upholding the highest standards of professional
ethics and conduct.
"Any breach of contract by a faculty member should, except
in unusual circumstances, be recognized as a breach of
professional ethics and a disservice to the University and
the University community.
"It is, therefore, the clear responsibility of every faculty
member to give the University ample notice of any intended
abrogation of the terms of his contract."
22. Nepotism
President Armstrong discussed the nepotism situation as it
affects the University, especially in the instance of a
husband and wife, both of whom are qualified for positions
at the University, but who are prohibited from such service
because of previous ruling by the Board of Regents. This
has been a handicap to the University. President Armstrong
recommended the following policy statement on Nepotism,
which was approved by the University Council on November 15,
1962:
"In the current highly competitive job market the
University is faced with a formidable, often insur-
mountable, task in securing adequate numbers of qual-
ified professional personnel. Each passing year fur-
ther aggravates the problem.
"The University Code (Chapter III, Personal Policy and
Procedure for the Professional Staff) provides an in-
strument for insuring that all professional appoint-
ments are based upon pure achievement criteria and
national competition.
"The adjunction of any nepotism restriction, therefore,
can afford the University no additional assurance of
quality of personnel; yet, by depriving the University
of access to a portion of the, already small, market
of professional personnel, it places the University at
a competitive disadvantage.
"Accordingly, it is recommended that no form of nepo-
tism constraint be superimposed upon the hiring poli-
cies of University Professional Personnel as set forth
in the University Code, and that the University Admin-
istration be asked to consider similar policies for
classified and technical personnel."
Mr. Porter was asked if there are any legal restrictions
which should be considered and his opinion was that there
are none.
Motion by Dr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Hug, carried unani-
mously that the above policy be adopted.
23. Meeting of University Attorneys
Mr. Porter called attention to the fact that the National
Association of University Attorneys will hold its meeting
on June 20-22, 1963, on the University Campus. He noted
that it is necessary that dues to the organization be paid.
President Armstrong so recommended.
Motion by Mr. Germain, seconded by Mrs. Magee, carried
unanimously by roll call vote that the Administration be
authorized to pay dues into the Association as follows:
($20 for first membership and $5 for each subsequent mem-
bership):
For Mr. John Porter - $20
For Mr. Procter Hug., Jr. - $5
24. Educational Organizations, Clark County
Mr. Grant had received and forwarded to the President cor-
respondence received from the Presidents of educational
organizations in Clark County containing a statement of
problems encountered in connection with attendance at the
University of Nevada. Copies were distributed to members
of the Board. The item is to be placed on the agenda for
the next Board meeting.
25. Next Meeting
The next meeting of the Board was set for Saturday, January
26, 1963, in Reno.
The meeting adjourned at 3:40 P.M.
A. C. Grant
Chairman
Alice Terry
Secretary
11-30-1962