November 30, 1994
11-30-1994
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BOARD OF REGENTS
UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM OF NEVADA
November 30, 1994
The Board of Regents met for a Regents' Workshop on November 30,
1994 in the Conference Room, Desrt Research Institute, 755 E.
Flamingo Road, Las Vegas.
Members present: Dr. James Eardley, Chairman
Mrs. Shelley Berkley
Dr. Jill Derby
Mr. Joseph M. Foley
Mrs. Dorothy S. Gallagher
Mr. Madison Graves, II
Mrs. Nancy Price
Mrs. Carolyn Sparks
Members absent: Dr. Lonnie Hammargren
Mr. Daniel J. Klaich
Mrs. June F. Whitley
Others present: Chancellor Richard S. Jarvis
Regent-Elect Mark Alden
Regent-Elect David Phillips
Secretary Mary Lou Moser
Chairman Eardley stated the purpose of the workshop was for an
informal discussion with Chancellor Richard Jarvis on roles for
Regents, the Chancellor and staff, and Presidents, and issues
within the System. Following is a compilation of issues put
forth by Regents:
Chancellor
Chancellor is the CEO of the System.
Spend more time in Southern Nevada
Must have high visibility
Presidents report to the Chancellor; Chancellor evaluates
Presidents and makes recommendations to the Board.
Chancellor must provide a strong presentation to the
Legislature.
Chancellor is the spokesperson for the UCCSN.
Agendas
Board meeting agendas:
Address policy issues only; remove administrative
issues
Agendas are too long
Discussions should center around issues, missions,
vision for System
Introduce problem/issue; provide background/give
alternatives for solving
Evaluation of Presidents:
Chancellor to evaluate Presidents
Chancellor to establish procedure
Share procedure/measurements with Board, Presidents
Provide opportunity for feedback
Set schedule for evaluations
Foundations
One person thought they might be unconsitutional;
believes they alter Board decisions and remove
priority setting from the Board
Need review of how they are established
Foundations have been very helpful for institutions
Approved new guidelines, which will increase ef-
ficiency/perceptions of foundations
Accountability
Vital for UCCSN
Review and update policy on Administrators
returning to faculty
Explanation of "faculty workload"; public perception
Explanation of missions ; teaching, research, public
service, scholarship
Need to look at what the faculty is producing, not
the numbers of credits/hours, etc.
Accessibility
Student assessments
Retention
Student Assistance programs
Chancellor and staff
Board not given enough information on issues
Regents feel they are "blindsided" on some issues
Need more control of staff
Who approves legal fees?
Process for information/policies to be forwarded to
faculty -- Administrators need to communicate
with faculty
Board/Communication
Board needs to be involved in setting priorities
Need to listen to one another
Regents need to respect one another
Better definition of Regent role
Need to work as a team
Better communication between Chancellor/Regents
Need to work on public perception of Board/insti-
tutions
Need to be more pro-active
Need better communications within the System
Media relations
Chancellor is spokesperson for System; Chairman
for Board
Need workshop for Board/Presidents
Need for positive stories
Regent workshops for discussion purposes
Continue this process
Legislative Liaison Committee
Chancellor is spokesperson
Chancellor and Presidents to lead presentations
Regents' committee not needed, if strong CEO
Chairman Eardley stated he has had several meetings with Chan-
cellor Jarvis and asked him to discuss his plans with the Board:
It has been an extraordinary 5 weeks
Had visited most of the Campuses; visits have been good;
there are many exciting things going on
Aware of need for Press/media relationships
Chancellor's Office
Chancellor is staff to Regents; rest of System Adminis-
tration is staff to Chancellor
Chancellor's job is to manage
There will be short/long term changes made
Next six-months will make short-term changes
More changes after legislative session
Will evaluate staff
Will review Code/policies
Issues
Workload: Information at this meeting; System
report/procedures in January
Exceptions report will be forthcoming
Administrators returning to faculty: Concepts at
this meeting; policies in January
Agendas: Too complicated. Will be on-going project
until new system worked out
A number of items traditionally brought to Board
are institution prerogatives; i. e., tenure/
sabbaticals
Accessibility
Backlog of unserved students in this State
Crisis in Nevada
Southern part of State very much under served
by higher education
Growth, and the demands of that growth, must be
addressed
Transfer
Always will have problems; always have to deal
with transfer students
If System meets needs of growth in State, the
demand will shift loads, and particularly
for the Community Colleges
Would like to implement a "Transfer Bill of
Rights" for students in the System
Board puts in an unbelievable amount of time
Media Relations
Will meet with editorial boards
Have begun building relationships with reports
Pre-emptive announcements on Campuses:
Will discuss this with Presidents
Often Chancellor/staff are not informed by
Campuses and learn of issue from media
Legislature
Chancellor and Presidents will make presentations
Presidents working well together; outstanding group
Regents will be called as needed; this not an organized
role for Board
Students and alumni will be called upon for assistance
Advocacy will not stop with the Session
Further topics for discussion were offered:
What is higher education?
Differences between Community Colleges and Universities
Broader discussion on foundations; appreciate critical role
they play
Long-range plan for higher education in Nevada
A discussion was held on the policy statements on Principles
and Ethical Considertations of the Board.
Board makes decisions for the Board; not individual members
Chairman is spokesperson for the Board
Should not respond to Press on agenda items until the Board
has met and discussed/taken action
There are times with a general issue when the public is
entitled to have a comment from Regents
Individual answers to media questions will reflect on all
members of the Board
Workshop on media relations will be held and Presidents
will be invited to attend
The workshop adjourned at 6:45 P.M.
Mary Lou Moser
Secretary
11-30-1994