November 30, 1984
11-30-1984
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BOARD OF REGENTS
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA SYSTEM
November 30, 1984
The Board of Regents met on the above date in the Pine Auditori-
um, Student Union, University of Nevada, Reno.
Members present: Mr. John R. Mc Bride
Ms. Frankie Sue Del Papa
Mrs. Lilly Fong
Mrs. Dorothy S. Gallagher
Mr. Chris Karamanos
Mrs. Joan Kenney
Mr. Daniel J. Klaich
Mrs. Jo Ann Sheerin
Mrs. June F. Whitley
Others present: Chancellor Robert M. Bersi
President William Berg, NNCC
President Anthony Calabro, WNCC
President Joseph Crowley, UNR
President V. James Eardley, TMCC
President George Hidy, DRI
President Robert C. Maxon, UNLV
President Paul Meacham, CCCC
Mr. Donald Klasic, General Counsel
Mr. Mark Dawson, Deputy Chancellor
Dr. Warren Fox, Vice Chancellor
Mr. Ron Sparks, Vice Chancellor
Ms. Mary Lou Moser, Secretary
Also present were Faculty Senate Chairs Richard Bareuther (Unit),
John Clevenger (TMCC), Louis Horton (NNCC), Myrlene La Mancusa
(UNLV), Robin Nelson (CCCC), Bus Scharmann (WNCC), John Watson
(DRI), Joan Zenan (UNR) and Student Association Officers.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Mc Bride at 8:15 A.M.
1. Personnel Session
Upon motion by Mr. Klaich, seconded by Mrs. Kenney, the
Board moved to a closed personnel session for the purpose
of discussing the character, alleged misconduct, profession-
al competence or physical or mental health of a person in
accordance with NRS 241.030.
Chairman Mc Bride reconvened the Board in public session at 10:10
A.M. with all Regents present.
2. Introductions
Chairman Mc Bride introduced the newly elected Regents Mrs.
Carolyn Sparks and Mr. Joseph Foley.
Dr. Hidy introduced DRI's newly elected Faculty Senate Chair
Dr. John Watson.
Dr. Fox introduced Dr. Art Anderson of the National Academy
of Engineering.
3. Approved the Consent Agenda
Approved the Consent Agenda (identified as Ref. A, and filed
with the permanent minutes) containing the following items:
(1) Approved the minutes of the regular meeting held Octo-
ber 19, 1984.
(2) Approved the gifts, grants and contracts as listed in
Ref. C-1, filed with the permanent minutes.
(3) Approved the following for appointment to the College
of Education Advisory Committee at UNR:
Dudley Cate, Sparks
Jesse Hall, Sparks
Gordine Havas, Reno
Paul Havas, Reno
Denise Klaich, Reno
Aimee Lugin-Buehl, Reno
The following members will continue to serve in the
College of Education Advisory Committee at UNR:
Rose Bullis, Chair, Reno
Nancy Cashell, Reno
Rita Hambleton, Reno
Kay Loudon, Reno
Michon Mackedon, Fallon
Ernest Martinelli, Reno
Marvin Moss, Reno
Nancy Peek, Reno
Ted Sanders, Carson City
Robert Scott, Winnemucca
Charles Springer, Carson City
(4) Approved the following for appointment to the Mackay
School of Mines Advisory Board at UNR:
Ed Mc L. Tittmann, Reno
James D. Santini, Washington, D. C.
Earl M. Hill, Reno
(5) Approved the following for appointment to the College
of Engineering Advisory Board at UNR:
Art Boecher, Reno
John Madole, Reno
Clark Hamilton, Reno
Joseph Mc Kibben, Reno
Jim Pagliarini, Reno
(6) Approved the appointment of Patricia Thompson, City
Manager of Sparks, to the Truckee Meadows Community
College Advisory Board.
(7) Approved the appointment of Mike Laine to the Northern
Nevada Community College Advisory Board.
(8) Approved the joint venture between Tate/Snyder and
Kittrell/Garlock for the design of the UNLV Engineering
building. See Ref. C-8, filed in the Regents Office.
(9) Approved the Computer Purchase Policy as outlined in
Ref. C-9, filed in the Regents Office.
Mrs. Fong moved for adoption of the Consent Agenda and ap-
proval of the prepared agenda with the authority to change
the order of items as specified throughout the meeting. Ms.
Del Papa seconded. Motion carried.
4. Report of the Academic Affairs Committee
The Academic Affairs Committee met on November 29, 1984,
and Mrs. Jo Ann Sheerin, Chair, submitted the following
report and recommendations:
(1) Approved the Phase I Proposal for an M. S. Degree in
Environmental Analytical Chemistry at UNLV. See Ref.
AA-1, filed in the Regents Office.
One of the major regional centers for the Environmental
Protection Agency is located on the UNLV Campus. As
part of an agreement between the University and the
EPA, a Quality Assurance Laboratory was established
which evaluates hazardous wastes and quality assurance
on work of Superfund contractors. This degree would
be established through a cooperative effort between
the UNLV Chemistry Department and the Quality Assur-
ance Lab.
The program will include traditional graduate Chemistry
courses as well as courses in Quality Assurance and
Statistics. An Instrumental Methods course will pro-
vide students with the opportunity to work half-time
in the lab for a one year period. Students will be
able to use state-of-the-art analytic methods in pre-
paring an environmentally related thesis project.
Due to limited number of students who can work in the
lab at one time, it is anticipated that in the first
year of implementation, 2-4 students will be able to
enroll. This will increase to 10 students by the 4th
year.
Support for the first year of the program should be
covered by regular UNLV funding of the Chemistry De-
partment and continued EPA support. As the program
grows, however, an increase in State funding will be
necessary. The 4th year budget is projected at
$64,000.
The proposed date of implementation is Fall, 1985. A
preliminary survey of demand for students with this
background appears high. A long term survey is under-
way. In addition to providing high level training for
graduate students, this program can furnish continuing
education for individuals in the field, upgrade those
with a bachelor's degree in Chemistry, foster research
and enhance acquisition of grants.
This program should contribute to attracting high tech-
nology industries to Nevada, as graduates will be able
to perform required sophisticated analytic techniques.
The degree was proposed in the 1983 UNLV Master Plan,
and will not duplicate other programs within the
System.
(2) Approved a change of name for the B. S. in Engineering
Science degree at UNR, which previously included a
Physics option, to the B. S. in Engineering Physics
degree. See Ref. AA-2, filed in the Regents Office.
Several of the options which were originally offered
as part of the Engineering Science degree are infre-
quently used today. In order to concentrate on one
area which is in demand, it is proposed to change the
title from an option to a degree title which is specif-
ic, and conforms to the currently accepted title in the
field.
As only minimum curriculum changes will be made, which
are to place greater emphasis on Physics courses, a
Phase I (II) Proposal would not be required.
No new courses will be offered and no new funding will
be required.
(3) Approved a change in the refund policy at CCCC to
bring it in line with the other System institutions.
See Ref. AA-3, filed in the Regents Office.
A lengthy discussion took place in regard to the Refund
Policy for the other institutions. A report with fur-
ther recommendations will be presented at the January
meeting of the Board.
(4) Vice Chancellor Fox, Chair of the Academic Computing
Committee (ACC) discussed important System instruc-
tional and research computing issues. The ACC, ap-
pointed by the Chancellor, began their meetings in
September, 1983 with a report issued in May, 1983,
which is in the process of being updated.
Dr. Fox emphasized the purpose of the ACC as follows:
The University of Nevada System Academic Computing
Committee, with representatives from all System
units, shall be responsible for recommendations
concerning academic and instructional computing.
It shall serve as the principle contact among Sys-
tem components and ensure that the needs of aca-
demic units are effectively represented at the
System level.
The ACC is also responsible for working with the
UNS Management Systems Committee to represent
academic computing interests concerning the MIS
project, reviewing the use of academic computing
resources and the allocation of such resources
within the System, and for fostering improved
communication among the Campuses concerning in-
structional and research computing. It also has
an objective to improve Systemwide planning for
academic computing.
Dr. Fox stated that there is a lack of resources with-
in the State, but that progress is being made. There
are approximately 600-700 courses in computing being
taught throughout the System with approximately 20,000
students involved.
He expressed his gratitude to Dr. Karen Kunkle and the
Committee members for their endeavors, and he noted
that Dr. Lloyd Case, UNS Computing Center, has shared
his advice and resources throughout the System.
Dr. Calabro, WNCC President, informed the Committee
that the Faculty Computer Loan Program is being very
well received and that occasional gifts of personal
computers have been placed in the Math and Statistic
courses at WNCC. Computer support is one of WNCC's
highest piorities.
Mr. Klaich expressed his gratitude to Chancellor Bersi
and Dr. Maxson for their endeavors of securing the
gift from Xanaro Corporation.
Dr. Crowley, UNR President, informed the Committee that
there are several computing labs on the UNR Campus.
These labs were gifts to the University through the
private sector. Although these labs were gifts, Dr.
Crowley emphasized that these gifts do not include
maintenance.
Mrs. Sheerin requested that the ACC address the main-
tenance issue of computer equipment.
(5) Vice Chancellor Fox reported on enrollment and success
of the Regents Scholar Program, stating that in Octo-
ber, 1983 the Board of Regents approved the Regents
Scholar program as a means to recognize outstanding
Nevada high school graduates and encourage these stu-
dents to attend College in the State.
To qualify as a Regents Scholar, a student must, in
addition to being selected as a Nevada High School
Scholar by the State Board of Education, achieve mini-
mum ACT scores in at least one of the following areas:
English, 27; Mathematics, 29; Social Studies, 30;
Natural Science, 32; Humanities (combined English and
Social Studies), 58. 284 students were recognized as
Regents Scholars.
Fall, 1984 marked the first semester that Regents
Scholars attended Nevada's Colleges and Universities
as entering Freshmen. 82 of these top students regis-
tered at Nevada's Universities, representing 29% of
all students named as Regents Scholars.
(6) Vice Chancellor Fox reported on the rewriting and up-
date of Title 4, Chapter 14, Section 11 of the Board
of Regents Handbook, Credit by Examination. See Ref.
AA-7, filed in the Regents Office. The following
paragraph from the Credit by Examination Policy (Ref.
AA-7) has been revised to read:
5. Scholars Program: Students selected as Regents
Scholars upon registration at a UNS institution
may be awarded up to 30 semester credits, based
upon ACT assessment scores. 6 semester general
elective credits may be granted in each of the
following areas where the following minimum ACT
standard score is earned: English, 27; Mathe-
matics, 29; Social Studies, 30; Natural Science,
32; and Humanities (combined English and Social
Studies), 58. A satisfactory written essary is
required to grant credit for acceptable English
scores.
(7) Regent Kenney, Co-Chairman of the Joint Council on
Vocational/Occupational Education, reported that the
Council met on November 7 and will meet again on
December 18 to complete a final draft of their report.
She will submit this final report to the Board in
January.
Mrs. Sheerin reported that she had attended a forum
on Admissions Standards, sponsored by the UNR Faculty
Senate. Other members on the panel were Dean Milten-
berger, TMCC; Professor Donald Driggs, UNR; and Dr.
Marvin Moss, Washoe County School District. She ex-
tended an invitation to people interested in sponsor-
ing this forum to contact her.
(8) Future topics to be considered by the Academic Affairs
Committee include:
Academic Computing Committee
Telestudies
Drafting Bill for Funding Formulas
Systemwide Program Reviews
Continuing Education
Demographics for Future Studies
Enrollments
Articulation
Admission Requirements and Standards
(9) There was discussion centered on the need for economic
growth and the role that the System plays in Economic
Diversification. Dr. Kunkle submitted a report in re-
gard to other states development of telecourses. Dr.
Fox informed the Committee that the Academic Affairs
Office does have information regarding telecourses.
It was recommended that a Special Task Force be created
to implement the development of telecourses and to seek
private industry support. Mr. Klaich suggested that
this project should be considered along with other
projects to be completed by the Academic Affairs Com-
mittee before priorities are set. Mrs. Sheerin con-
curred and indicated that the Academic Affairs Com-
mittee should begin such a review process in January,
1985, following the reassignment of Regents to com-
mittees and prioritization of academic issues.
Mr. Klaich moved to accept the report and recommendations
of the Academic Affairs Committee. Mrs. Kenney seconded.
Motion carried.
5. Report of the Budget and Finance Committee
The Budget and Finance Committee met on November 29, 1984,
and Mr. Daniel Klaich, Chair, submitted the following report
and recommendations:
(1) Approved the following Estimative Budgets for the
General Fund - Purchasing and Biochemistry Salaries
at UNR:
General Fund - Purchasing
Revenue
Opening Cash Balance $ 1,325
Transfer from Other Funds 36,041
Total Revenue $37,366
Expenditures
Classified Salaries $29,979
Fringe Benefits 6,062
Operating 1,325
Total Expenditures $37,366
Biochemistry Salaries
Revenue
Transfer from Other Funds $43,145
Expenditures
Professional Salaries $27,047
Wages 8,900
Fringe Benefits 4,202
Operating 2,996
Total Expenditures $43,145
(2) Accepted the concept of an early retirement program
for the System, and forwarded a proposal on this sub-
ject distributed at the meeting by Dr. Gary Jones,
Chair of the System Compensation Committee, to the
Presidents Council and the System Central Office staff
for review and comments and recommendations to be pre-
sented to the Board for consideration. They further
asked that cost estimates and legal review by General
Counsel be included with the recommendations.
(3) Approved the assignment of the lease commencing August
16, 1982 and terminating August 16, 2032, between the
University of Nevada System and Darrell and Lillian
Gilliland be designated to College Park Limited, whose
general partner is Michael E. Garl, under the same
terms and conditions.
(4) Approved the allocation of $7600 from Capital Improve-
ment Funds for the purchase of a new lock system for
the Carson Campus of WNCC. The present system has not
been updated since the Campus was opened in 1974.
(5) Approved in priciple the lease of DRI property on
Maryland Parkway in Las Vegas, subject to final review
and approval by General Counsel and the Chancellor.
See Ref. B-5, filed with the permanent minutes.
The property, approximately 9/10ths of an acre, was
appraised at approximately $300,000, and has been
available for lease for 3 years. The use of the site
is compatible with the surrounding area.
A written commitment with respect to full financing of
the project was requested.
(6) Approved authorization to seek statutory clarification
from the 1985 Legislature regarding the participation
of University professional employees in the longevity
pay program. If the Legislature concludes that it is
their intent for such participation by University
professional employees, and if the Board of Regents
wishes to establish the longevity pay program, then the
University of Nevada System will seek the necessary
funding as a separate appropriation for the 1985-87
biennium.
Vice Chancellor Sparks reviewed the history of the 1973
statute and the resultant State Personnel Rule as con-
tained in memo PR 25-74, dated May 28, 1974, which
stated this plan was designed to apply only to those
employees covered by the State Merit System. This
would include State classified and unclassified employ-
ees and exlude contract, Judicial, legislative and Uni-
versity administrative and academic employees.
The Legislative Counsel Bureau has determined that the
State Personnel rules are not consistent with the stat-
ute. However, State law prohibits the University from
using State appropriated funds for payment of non-
budgeted items. The University has never been budgeted
for longevity pay for its professional employees.
Mrs. Fong requested that UNS seek legislative clarifi-
cation of appropriate Nevada statutes pertaining to
longevity pay. Mr. Klaich futher requested a joint
draft be submitted to the Board of Regents by the
Chancellor's staff, the Council of Presidents and the
UNS Compensation Committee, containing recommendations
and possible adjustments, if any, to the 1985-87 salary
request.
Mrs. Fong moved to accept the report and recommendations of
the Budget and Finance Committee, excluding item 5. Mrs.
Sheerin seconded. Motion carried. Mrs. Gallagher and Mr.
Klaich abstained from item 3.
Mrs. Fong opposed the lease agreement because she felt that
it was not as beneficial as it could be to the University of
Nevada System. Deputy Chancellor Dawson gave a brief sum-
mary of the history of the property, stating that during the
past 3 years, there has only been this particular offer made
on the property.
Chairman Mc Bride stated that the property should be better
related to the Campus atmosphere and felt that a car wash is
not an enhancement to the Campus.
There was discussion regarding the size and shape of the
property. Chairman Mc Bride informed the Board that the
adjacent property was owned by a major donor and that if
this property were to be sold now, the System may have to
pass up a valuable site.
Chairman Mc Bride suggested that Presidents Hidy and Maxson
discuss with the adjacent owners the future of the property.
Ms. Del Papa moved approval of the lease in principle of the
DRI property subject to Presidents Hidy and Maxson, and
Deputy Chancellor Dawson meeting with Nevada Savings and
Loan officials and other owners of the adjacent property.
If all concur that the lease is feasible, then approve
authorization to proceed with the lease agreement. Mr.
Klaich seconded. Motion carried.
6. Approved Sabbatical Leaves, 1985-86
Statutes and Board of Regents policy provide for the total
number of sabbatical leaves which may be awarded each year.
See Ref. B, filed in the Regents Office.
Utilizing the criteria which have been followed in previous
years, the maximum available leaves for 1985-86 are: UNLV -
9; UNR - 11; CCCC - 4; NNCC - 1; TMCC - 2; WNCC - 1; DRI -
2; and Unit - 1.
A. University of Nevada, Las Vegas - President Maxson rec-
ommended the sabbatical leaves available to UNLV be
awarded to the following:
James R. Abbey, Hotel Administration, Academic Year
1985-86
Judith H. Dettre, Reading Center, Academic Year 1985-86
Edwin J. Grayzeck, Physics, Fall, 1985
Marie-France Hilgar, Foreign Languages, Spring, 1986
Carol Kimball, Music, Spring, 1986
Stephen M. Rowland, Geoscience, Spring, 1986
Thomas Schaffter, Mathematical Sciences, Academic Year
1985-96
Rick Tilman, Political Science, Academic Year 1985-86
Craig Walton, Philosophy, Fall, 1985 or Spring, 1986
Mohamed K. Yousef, Biological Sciences, Academic Year
1985-86
Alternates
Robert M. Bigler, Political Science, Fall, 1985
Evan Blythin, Communication Studies, Fall, 1985
Felicia F. Campbell, English, Spring, 1986
Jack R. Dettre, Educational Administration, Academic
Year 1985-86
James F. Hazen, English, Fall, 1985
Thomas G. Logan, Psychology, Academic Year 1985-86
M. L. Miranda, Anthropology, Academic Year 1985-86
Andre Simmons, Economics, Spring, 1986
See Ref. C for summary of proposed projects, filed in
the Regents Office.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval of UNLV Sabbatical Leaves,
1985-86. Ms. Del Papa seconded. Motion carried.
B. University of Nevada, Reno - President Crowley recom-
mended the sabbatical leaves available to UNR be awarded
to the following:
John A. Bailey, Counseling and Guidance Personnel Serv-
ices, Academic Year 1985-86
Susan Baker, English, Academic Year 1985-86
Phillip C. Boardman, English, Spring, 1986
Francis X. Hartigan, History, Fall, 1985
Shirley F. Howard, Nursing, Academic Year 1985-86
William H. Jacobsen, Jr., English, Academic Year 1985-86
Bruce P. Johnson, Electrical Engineering and Computer
Science, Fall, 1985
Lawrence T. Larson, Geological Sciences, Academic Year
1985-86
Grant F. Leneaux, Foreign Languages and Literatures,
Academic Year 1985-86
Carol A. Ort, Biology, Academic Year 1985-86
Lawrence T. Scott, Chemistry, Academic Year 1985-86
Ross W. Smith, Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering,
Fall, 1985
Alternates
John N. Chappel, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences,
Spring, 1986
Barbara C. Thornton, Social and Health Resources,
Academic Year 1985-86
Robert L. Winzeler, Anthropology, Academic Year 1985-86
See Ref. D for summary of proposed projects, filed in
the Regents Office.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval of UNR Sabbatical Leaves,
1985-86. Mr. Klaich seconded. Motion carried.
C. Clark County Community College - President Meacham rec-
ommended the sabbatical leaves available to CCCC be
awarded to the following:
Russ Anderson, Social Science/Service Occupation,
Academic Year 1985-86
George Carpenter, Social Science/Service Occupation,
Spring, 1986
Joan Doggrell, Communication and Arts, Academic Year
1985-86
Al Soprano, Communication and Arts, Fall, 1985
Alternates
Robb Bay, Student Services, Academic Year 1985-96
Christopher Kelly, Business, Spring, 1986
See Ref. E for summary of proposed projects, filed in
the Regents Office.
Mrs. Fong moved approval of CCCC Sabbatical Leaves,
1985-86. Mrs. Kenney seconded. Motion carried.
D. Truckee Meadows Community College - President Eardley
recommended the sabbatical leaves available to TMCC be
awarded to the following:
Bill Baines, English, Academic Year 1985-86
Frank Barnes, Industrial/Technical and Public Service,
Fall, 1985
See Ref. F for summary of proposed projects, filed in
the Regents Office.
Mrs. Kenney moved approval of TMCC Sabbatical Leaves,
1985-86. Mrs. Fong seconded. Motion carried.
E. Western Nevada Community College - President Calabro
recommended the sabbatical leave available to WNCC be
awarded to the following:
Harold La Vigne, Art, Spring, 1985
See Ref. G for summary of proposed projects, filed in
the Regents Office.
Mrs. Kenney moved approval of WNCC Sabbatical Leave,
1985-86. Mrs. Fong seconded. Motion carried.
F. Desert Research Institute - President Hidy recommended
the sabbatical leaves available to DRI be awarded to
the following:
Richard H. French, Water Resources Center, Spring, 1986
Harold E. Klieforth, Atmospheric Science Center, Aca-
demic Year 1985-86
Alternate
Thomas E. Hoffer, Atmospheric Science Center, Academic
Year 1985-86
See Ref. H for summary of proposed projects, filed in
the Regents Office.
Mrs. Fong moved approval of DRI Sabbatical Leaves,
1985-86. Mrs. Kenney seconded. Motion carried.
7. Approved Sale of Property, UNLV
Approved sale of property to the City of Los Angeles. See
Ref. I, filed with the permanent minutes.
Pacific Construction Building Products, Inc. donated land
to UNLV for educational purposes, while retaining subsurface
mineral rights. The Los Angeles Department of Water and
Power needs a strip of land for erecting power lines to
transmit electrical power to the city. Pacific Construc-
tion Building Products, Inc. has no objection to UNLV sell-
ing the necessary land to the City of Los Angeles. The
sale of the necessary strip of land would not affect UNLV's
use of the land for the purpose of the gift.
Mrs. Kenney moved approval of the sale of UNLV land. Ms.
Del Papa seconded. Motion carried.
8. Approved the Changes to Institutional Bylaws, DRI
Approved the following changes to the DRI Bylaws:
A. Removed the word "affirmative" from Subsection 2.3.2.
B. Subsection 2.3.2 to read as follows:
2.3.2 Administrative Acceptance. The result of the
vote shall be submitted to the President. Under the
provisions of the University of Nevada System Code
(1.3.4), "the adoption, amendment or repeal of insti-
tutional Bylaws requires the recommendation of the
President and the approval of the Board of Regents."
Approved changes in the Bylaws must be distributed by
the President to the entire Faculty. If an amendment
is rejected by either the President or the Board of
Regents, the Faculty shall be notified and informed of
the reason for rejection; the Faculty Senate affirms
the right to appeal directly to the Board of Regents
following rejection or failure to respond by the Presi-
dent.
Mrs. Fong moved approval of the changes to DRI Bylaws. Mrs.
Kenney seconded. Motion carried.
9. Approved Institutional Bylaws, UNR
Mrs. Gallagher, Chair of Regents Institutional Bylaws Liai-
son Committee, stated that the Committee met this morning
to discuss UNR's Bylaws.
Mrs. Gallagher moved that the language contained in Sections
35, 60 and 61 of the proposed UNR Bylaws pertaining to
grievance procedures for the nonreappointment of probation-
ary faculty, a definition of financial exigency, the reten-
tion of tenured faculty over nontenured faculty in layoffs
and the payment of severance pay be placed on reserve. Mrs.
Kenney seconded. Motion carried.
Mrs. Gallagher commended the Administration, Faculty Senate
and faculty on their cooperation with these Bylaws.
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval of the proposed UNR Bylaws
recommended by the Faculty Senate and as modified by
President Crowley, and with the amendments recommended by
the Regents Institutional Bylaws Liaison Committee. These
amendments consist of the recommendations contained in the
report entitled, "General Counsel's Recommendations and
Amendments to Proposed UNR Bylaws", as modified today by
the Committee and the representatives of the Faculty Senate
and the President. Mrs. Kenney seconded. Motion carried.
General Counsel's report was submitted to the Board Secre-
tary and is filed in the permanent minutes.
Chairman Mc Bride relinquished the gavel to Vice Chairman
Gallagher.
10. Approved the University Police Jurisdiction, UNR
The jurisdiction of UNS police, when on UNS business, and
once they leave UNS property, has been a matter of concern.
To clarify this situation, they have worked in conjunction
with local police departments to seek changes to existing
Nevada statutes and to develop a policy for Regents' ap-
proval during the interim period.
Approved authorization to seek the changes in NRS 396.325
as reflected in Ref. K, filed with the permanent minutes,
and approved the interim policy, also defined in the
reference material.
General Counsel Klasic had no legal objections, but recom-
mended the following changes:
1. Amend NRS 396.325 to read:
C. In an area within one mile of the two University
Campuses on University of Nevada System related
business.
D. In transit from or to such grounds and properties
when engaged in University of Nevada System busi-
ness.
2. Amend the proposed interim policy to read:
University of Nevada Police may be authorized to enroll
as reserve officers of the Reno, Sparks or Metro Police
for the purpose of acting on matters concerning Univer-
sity of Nevada System related business. The University
of Nevada System shall provide a "hold harmless" agree-
ment to the sponsoring jurisdiction.
Mr. John Marschall and Mr. Ray Wedmore explained further
the consequences of this change.
Chairman Mc Bride returned and resumed the gavel.
Mrs. Whitley moved approval of the University Police Juris-
diction at UNR. Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Motion carried.
Mr. Chris Polimeni, ASUN President, requested clarification
regarding ASUN, sororities and fraternities being required
to have UNR Police Officers. Mr. Marschall stated that
only University sponsored activities would require UNR
police and that the sororities and fraternities are private
units; therefore, would not require UNR police.
Mr. Coe Swobe, Sigma Nu Alumni, stated that Sigma Nu Alumni
support the proposed University Police Jurisdiction policy.
11. Report on System Articulation
Vice Chancellor Fox, Chair of the UNS Articulation Board,
presented reported entitled, "Transfer of Additional Busi-
ness Courses" and "Review of Articulation Policies within
the University of Nevada System", both filed in the Regents
Office.
Chairman Mc Bride commended the UNS Articulation Board for
their great strides in articulation.
President Calabro commended the Articulation Board, stating
that he had worked with Vice President John Unrue, who
serves on that board, and feels very confident in the board.
12. Discussion on Small Business Development Center, UNR
President Crowley presented highlights of a proposed Small
Business Development Center at UNR. A formal proposal
will be submitted at the January meeting.
13. Approved the Appointment of Acting Dean, College of Business
UNR
The position of Dean of the College of Business Administra-
tion will become open January 1, 1985. A search committee
has been appointed and it is anticipated that the new Dean
will be appointed with an effective date of July 1, 1985.
President Crowley recommended that Dr. Gordon Severance,
Professor of Managerial Sciences, be appointed as Acting
Dean, effective January 1 to June 30, 1985 (or until a new
Dean is appointed) at a 6 months salary of $28,052.
Mr. Klaich moved approval of the appointment of Dr. Gordon
Severance as Acting Dean of the College of Business at UNR.
Ms. Del Papa seconded. Motion carried.
14. Approved the Easement, UNR
Approved Sierra Pacific Power Company Easement Request for
UNR College of Agriculture property on Mill Street. This
is an electric easement to serve the Helms water well with
power.
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval of Sierra Pacific Power
Company Easement Request. Ms. Del Papa seconded. Motion
carried.
15. Approved the Right of Way Grant, UNR
Approved a Right of Way Grant from Sierra Pacific Power
Company for the purpose of widening North Virginia Street
at Church Fine Arts in order to install a bus loading zone
and parking lot turn-in stacking lane.
Mrs. Kenney moved approval of the Right of Way Grant at UNR.
Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Motion carried.
16. Emergency Item - Naming of Geoscience Building at UNLV
Mrs. Whitley requested acceptance of an emergency item re-
garding the naming of the Geoscience building at UNLV.
Ms. Del Papa moved to accept the emergency item. Mrs.
Gallagher seconded. Motion carried.
Mrs. Whitley expressed her gratitude of Chairman Mc Bride's
contributions to the Board of Regents, but stated in light
of Mrs. Fong's dedication during the past 10 years and
responsibility for securing $1.5 million in funds for UNLV,
she recommended that the Geoscience building at ULV be named
after Mrs. Lilly Fong.
Mr. Karamanos indicated that there may be a stipulation in
the law regarding naming buildings after people who are
currently serving on boards or committees, etc. He recom-
mended that this item be brought to the Board in January
when Mrs. Fong's term has expired. General Counsel Klasic
also gave his opinion that this matter did not constitute
an "emergency" under the Open Meeting Law.
Mr. Klaich moved this item be tabled for the present and
placed on the January agenda. Ms. Del Papa seconded.
Motion carried.
17. Information Item - Re: UNLV Eligibility for Athletes
President Maxson brought before the Board the issue regard-
ing eligibility requirements for athletes. There are ath-
letes whose eligibility is being questioned and he requested
that this issue be handled within the UNLV Campus.
Ms. Del Papa announced that ASUN has invited Mrs. Corretta Scott
King to the UNR Campus and requested that the same consideration
given to Madame Sadat be given to Mrs. King.
18. Approved Resolutions Re: Retiring Regents
Ms. Del Papa presented the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION #84-11
WHEREAS, Lilly Fong has served as a Regent of the
University of Nevada from January, 1975 through
December, 1984; and
WHEREAS, during her tenure as Regent she has freely
and unselfishly devoted time and attention to this
public office, seeking always the advancement of the
University; and
WHEREAS, the appropriate and proper growth of all
divisions of the University of Nevada througout the
State has always been an abiding concern to her; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of
Regents of the University of Nevada, on behalf of its
individual members, the Administration, the faculties,
staff and students, hereby expresses to Lilly Fong its
most sincere appreciation for her dedicated and ef-
fective service to the University of Nevada; and
BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED, that the Regents sincerely hope
that her interest in and support of the University will
continue and that the University community will con-
tinue to benefit from her wise counsel.
Given at Reno this 30th day of November, 1984.
Mr. Klaich presented the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION #84-12
WHEREAS, John R. Mc Bride has served as a Regent of
the University of Nevada from January, 1979 through
December, 1984; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure as Regent he has freely and
unselfishly devoted time and attention to this public
office, seeking always the advancement of the Univer-
sity; and
WHEREAS, the appropriate and proper growth of all
divisions of the University of Nevada throughout the
State has always been an abiding concern to him; and
WHEREAS, as Chairman of the Board during 1983 and 1984,
he provided effective and constructive leadership.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of
Regents of the University of Nevada, on behalf of its
individual members, the Administration, the faculties,
staff and students, hereby expresses to John R. Mc Bride
its most sincere appreciation for his dedicated and ef-
fective service to the University of Nevada; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Regents sincerely hope
that his interest in and support of the University will
continue and that the University community will continue
to benefit from his wise counsel.
Given at Reno this 30th day of November, 1984.
Ms. Del Papa moved adoption of the above resolutions. Mr.
Klaich seconded. Motion carried.
The Board recessed for lunch. Vice Chairman Gallagher reconvened
the meeting at 1:30 P.M. All Regents were present except for
Chairman Mc Bride, Mrs. Fong, Mr. Karamanos and Mrs. Whitley.
19. Legislative Workshop
A. Update on Legislative Planning Report - NRS 396.505 re-
quires the Board of Regents to prepare a comprehensive
System plan to be submitted to the Legislature by Febru-
ary 1. Vice Chancellor Fox gave an update of the prep-
aration and content of this document. He stated that
Nevada 2000: Future Directions of Nevada's Colleges and
Universities was submitted to the 1983 Legislature and
that this report would not be duplicated. A planning
report will be submitted to the 1985 Legislature.
The plan, which will cover the next 4 years, will in-
clude academic priorities and programmatic trends,
budget priorities and Campus goals and objectives.
Recently implemented policies, as well as future aca-
demic standards and other relevant issues, will also
be a part of the plan.
Also included in the planning report will be an update
on recently approved policies by the Board of Regents,
including admissions standards, new System core course
requirements, English placement standards, the Regents
Scholar Program, and Engineering education. The UNS
biennial budget request will also be a component of the
report. A draft of this planning report will be sub-
mitted to the Board at the January meeting.
Mr. Klaich suggested that requests from the standing
committees be placed within the planning report. Vice
Chancellor Fox indicated that this has not been included
before, but felt it was an excellent idea.
20. Report on Systemwide Enrollments, Summer and Fall 1984
Vice Chairman Gallagher announced that Dr. Karen Kunkle is
leaving the System and on behalf of the Board wishes her
every success for the future.
A. Vice Chancellor Fox submitted the Summer and Fall 1984
Enrollment Report, Ref. L, filed in the Regents Office.
Dr. Karen Kunkle presented a System overview and sum-
mary of the enrollment figures in which she stated that
Summer enrollments are down and that the UNS total for
Fall is down 2.25%; therefore, there will be major
budget implications. UNS enrollments are doing very
well; however, in comparison to national trends, there
is an increase of Nevada adult part-time students.
B. Vice Chancellor Sparks discussed the budget impact of
re-projected enrollments. A report entitled, "Re-Proj-
ected 1985-87 Enrollments", was submitted to the Board,
filed with the permanent minutes. The report indicates
that the original projection for FY 86 was 23,144 and
the re-projection is 21,667; the original projection
for FY 87 was 23,821 and the re-projection is 22,207.
Mr. Sparks submitted this to the State Budget Office
and indicated to them that the original request for
new faculty for 85/86 was 63.91, but has been revised
to 57.67; the original request for new faculty for
86/87 was 33.69, but has been revised to 24.21.
CCCC shows 22.96 reduction in current projections for
existing faculty. President Meacham stated that the
projections were not met because of the difference
in budgeted and actual positions. He now has vacancies
at the Campus which can accommodate this amended re-
quest.
Mr. Sparks indicated that if the Base Budget is not
adopted with increased ratios, there will be Systemwide
108 too many budgeted faculty for 85-86. The State
Budget Office is concerned both with the ratios and
with the enrollment projections.
Dr. Bersi stated that UNS needs to support a better
marketing of the Campuses; to introduce the new instruc-
tion delivery; and to plan more proficiently in order
to change the small percentage points towards UNS'
favor.
Mrs. Sheerin reported that Nevada has a higher than
average dropout rate of students. Mr. Sparks explained
that when the enrollments are growing, the formula works
well, but when it is decreasing, it hurts UNS because
of the built-in fixed costs.
Mr. Klaich felt that UNS cannot do much of a marketing
job when dealing with student/faculty ratios or the
Base Budget. In 1981 the ratios were increased by 10%
and we then lost HECC funds for this current biennium.
UNS has lost a substantial amount of State income and
has built it back in with student fee increases. The
State has retreated in its funding of higher education
when they are telling us that they support education
and now if UNS does not return to the 1981 ratios, then
UNS must fire people. The Legislature needs to be
aware of this.
Dr. Fox expressed an idea that has gone before the
Council of Presidents. Especially in the Community
Colleges, large numbers of students attend but the FTE
is not high because they are working and they are older
students. The Community Colleges have a large number
of people to service and counsel. UNS may have to ask
for a floor funding based on head count. This may be
more appealing to our consumer of higher education and
may become part of the review by the Legislature.
Mr. Sparks indicated that the net reduction in the Base
Budget request for next year is $1,066,000 and for the
second year it will be reduced by $1,052,000.
President Meacham recommended that in the proposed in-
terim study on funding for higher education, the quality
of education should be emphasized. The current funding
system has nothing to do with quality in education. If
the State is ever going to be serious about providing
for the quality that they promised, they need to look at
the formulas to recognize the quality.
Ms. Del Papa moved approval of the amended budget. Mrs.
Sheerin seconded. Motion carried.
21. Legislative Calendar and Report on Budget Hearings
Vice Chancellor Sparks informed the Board that a Budget
Hearing was held on November 6, 1984. There has been no
word in regard to that hearing, but the System should be
receiving something within the next 2 weeks. There is no
definite calendar set at this time.
Deputy Chancellor Dawson stated that the Budget Office also
met with the System Compensation Committee and discussed
the salary requests for the next biennium.
22. New Business
A. Mr. Klaich reminded the Board that the Budget and
Finance Committee is responsible for reporting on the
legislative process. He suggested that an ad hoc
Legislative Committee be appointed and Chaired by the
Board of Regents Chairman. This Committee will take
into consideration the makeup of the Legislature; stay
in close contact with Vice Chancellor Sparks; and be on
call for testimony and support.
B. Ms. Del Papa reported on the Mackay Mines Museum Recep-
tion held on November 29, 1984. A $2000 donation was
accepted for the remodeling and restoration project of
the Museum.
Mrs. Gallagher commended Ms. Del Papa for her support
of the Museum.
C. Mrs. Sheerin commended Deputy Chancellor Dawson, Presi-
dent Eardley and his staff for the excellent tour of
Truckee Meadows Community College on November 29.
D. President Calabro informed the Board that Warehouse
Market will be advertising the Community College regis-
tration dates for WNCC and TMCC. He commended Ms. Ann-
Louise Pacheco for achieving this advertisement.
E. Chancellor Bersi announced that the University of Nevada
Press has presented a display at this Regents meeting.
The items will make excellent gifts.
The meeting adjourned at 3:10 P.M.
Mary Lou Moser
Secretary of the Board
11-30-1984