December 1-2, 1950
12-01-1950
Volume 6 - Pages 273-279
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA
REGENTS MEETING
December 1-2, 1950
Regents Ross and Arentz and Regents-Elect Lombardi, Hardy and
Crumley, Mr. Hayden and President Love assembled in the Presi-
dent's office at 11:30 A.M. on December 1 for a general get-
acquainted meeting. Mr. Springmeyer was also present. Because
there was not a quorum present, the meeting was not called to
order and an informal discussion followed.
At 12:15 noon the group went to the University Dining Hall for
luncheon to which the Deans were also invited.
The meeting reassembled in the President's office at 1:45 P.M.
for further informal discussion on general University matters.
The regular meeting of the Board of Regents was called to order
by the Chairman at 9:15 A.M., Saturday, December 2, 1950, in
the President's office. Present were Regents Sheerin, Arentz,
Ross; Regents-Elect Lombardi, Hardy, Crumley; Comptroller Hayden
and President Love. Regent Hilliard was absent because of ill-
ness and Regent Cahlan was unable to attend.
Minutes of Previous Meeting
Motion by Mr. Sheerin carried unanimously that the minutes
of the meeting of October 27, 1950 which had been previously
distributed, be approved as submitted by the Secretary, and
that the reading thereof be dispensed with.
Claims
Motion by Mr. Sheerin carried unanimously that the following
claims, approved by the Executive Committee, be approved by
the Board:
Regents Checks Nos. 01-66 to 01-92 inclusive, for a
total of $180,059.48.
State Claims Nos. 01-100 to 01-135 inclusive, for a
total of $102,630.21.
Mr. Springmeyer came into the meeting at 9:25 A.M.
President's Recommendations
1 - Bequest Forms
The President discussed the desirability of adopting forms
for bequests, trust, etc., so that they might be readily
available for persons wishing to make such arrangements for
gift to the University.
Motion by Mr. Arentz carried unanimously that the forms, as
presented by the President, be adopted, subject to the ap-
proval of the Attorney General, for inclusion in the forth-
coming catalogue.
FORM OF GENERAL BEQUEST
I hereby give and bequeath to the Board of Regents, Univer-
sity of Nevada situated at Reno, Nevada, and to their suc-
cessors forever, for the use of said institution in fulfill-
ment of its general corporate purposes _____________________
____________________________________________________________
(State here the sum of money desired to be given or describe
the property or securities constituting the bequest.)
FORM OF BEQUEST FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
DESIGNATED BY THE TESTATOR
I hereby give and bequeath to the Board of Regents, Univer-
sity of Nevada situated at Reno, Nevada, and to their suc-
cessors forever, in trust the sum of ________________________
_____________________________________________________________
(State here the sum of money desired to be given or describe
the property or securities constituting the bequest.)
as an endowment to be known as the __________________________
Endowment Fund, the same to be invested and the income used
for _________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
(Indicate here the particular use for which the income from
the bequest is to be used, or the particular interest or
phase of the work of the institution which it is desired to
assist.)
TESTAMENTARY TRUST
BANK OR TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE
In pursuance of the resolution and declaration of trust known
as The Uniform Trust for Public Uses adopted by the _________
_____________________________________________________________
(Here insert the name of the bank or trust company to act as
trustee.)
on the _____________ day of ___________________ 19_____ (The
correct date must be inserted.) and upon the terms and con-
ditions therein expressed I give (devise) and bequeath to
said corporation and its successors forever the sum of ______
_____________________________________________________________
dollars to be held and administered as a (or otherwise des-
cribe the gift) charitable trust (if desired add:) in memory
of _________________________________ by whose name the fund
shall be known to collect and pay over or apply the income
arising therefrom to the Board of Regents, University of
Nevada situated at Reno, Nevada, for the general corporate
purposes of that institution (or name a particular corporate
purpose).
NOTE: If the trust is not to be perpetual, continue after
the words "for its general corporate purposes" with
the following words or some modification thereof
having approval of counsel as for example:
"until in the opinion of its governing board, after
____________ years from the date of my death (or
other date) its best interests shall require an ex-
penditure of some part of the capital of the trust
and then to apply or expend such portion (not to
exceed __________ percent) thereof in such sums and
for such corporate purposes as said governing board
shall from time to time direct."
LIVING TRUST
BANK OR TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE
This indenture made this ___________ day of _________________
19____, by and between ________________________ hereinafter
referred to as the donor and ________________________________
(Here insert the name of the bank or trust company to act as
trustee.) hereinafter referred to as the trustee,
WITNESSETH:
That said donor desiring to dedicate certain funds to public
usefulness has this day given and in consideration of the
covenants and agreements therein contained hereby gives,
grants, conveys and delivers to said trustee and its succes-
sors forever, and the said trustee for itself and its suc-
cessors accepts the following securities, money and property
with proper supplemental transfers where necessary to pass
title, viz: ________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
(Here enumerate or refer to schedule attached.)
and agrees to accept approved additions thereto and to hold
and administer such gift or gifts as a charitable trust under
the resolution and declaration of trust known as The Uniform
Trust for Public Uses adopted by said trustee on the ________
day of _____________ 19_____ to collect and pay over or apply
the income arising therefrom to the Board of Regents, Uni-
versity of Nevada situated at Reno, Nevada, for the general
corporate purposes of that institution (or name a particular
corporate purpose). (See Note on preceding page.) (Here may
follow a reservation of income for life, a power to revoke,
or other clauses having approval of counsel.)
In Witness Whereof, the donor aforesaid has subscribed and
delivered these presents and the said trustee has by its
proper officer executed the same and received the same money
securities and property the day and year first above mention-
ed.
___________________________ Donor.
IN PRESENCE OF
__________________________Trustee.
(Bank or Trust Company)
By _________________________________
2 - Building Program
The President presented a statement of building needs for the
University which he recommended for inclusion in the 6-year
plan of the State Planning Board.
Motion by Mr. Sheerin carried unanimously that the list, as
follows, be approved in principle, with the understanding
that changes can be made from time to time, if desired, be-
cause of changing conditions.
December 1, 1950
Report on 6-year plan to be published by the State Plan-
ning Board.
1951-53
Agriculture Biological Science Building $594,455
Engineering Addition 135,450
Greenhouse 13,500
1953-55
Student Union Building - State Funds $250,000
Outside Funds 250,000
Remodel Old Electrical Engineering Building
for Home Economics 33,600
Grounds Around New Buildings 25,000
1955-57
Classroom Building $350,000
Men's Dormitories 394,320
Grounds 25,000
Corporation Yards and Shops 20,000
3 - Newlands Experimental Farm
The President reported on the action of the U. S. Department
of Agriculture in deeding the Newlands Experimental Farm at
Fallon in fee simple to the State of Nevada, for the use and
benefit of the University of Nevada. A letter of acceptance
by the University has been written.
Motion by Mr. Arentz carried unanimously that the action of
the President in accepting the Farm be approved.
Reporter Jean Mc Bride came into the meeting at 9:30 A.M. and
remained until noon.
4 - Athletic Field
Mr. Wooster, on behalf of Reno High School, has suggested
that the High School would like to consider rental of Mackay
Athletic Field for their football games, rather than to con-
struct a stadium of their own.
Motion by Mr. Arentz carried unanimously that the Board go
on record as favoring the plan and that the President be
authorized to continue further negotiations with Reno High
School concerning financial and other arrangements, and that
when a satisfactory agreement has been reached, it be sub-
mitted to the Board of Regents for approval.
5 - Policy
Continuing item 1 of the President's Recomendations of the
meeting of October 27, 1950, mimeographed copies of "Ideas
and Suggestions Concerning Policy and Principle" had been
mailed to the Regents, and were distributed to the faculty.
These were discussed with the administrative group and on
November 27, a general faculty meeting was held at which
time members of the faculty were given opportunity for
general discussion in an open meeting.
Motion by Mr. Arentz carried unanimously that the Regents
approve the President's "Ideas and Suggestions Concerning
Policy and Principle" as the basis for the establishment
of policy at the University of Nevada.
6 - Student Fees
The general subject of student laboratory fees was discussed
and it was the unanimous opinion that study should be given
to some standardization of fees, taking into consideration
costs of materials purchased and the comparative costs of
conducting various laboratory courses, with a view of equal-
izing fees charged by the different Departments.
Motion by Mr. Arentz carried unanimously that student fees be
studied with a view to establishing a limited number of in-
creases in keeping with increased cost of laboratory supplies
and services.
Reporter Burns came into the meeting at 11:10 A.M. and remained
until noon.
7 - Athletic Policy
The President explained the procedure in arriving at the pro-
posed athletic policy. 10 items adopted at the July meeting
of the Regents were considered basic and were used in the
construction of the proposed tentative policy. Meetings were
held with the administrative group of the Campus, Board of
Athletic Control, Alumni, general faculty, Faculty Eligibil-
ity Committee, students, coaches and all have approved it.
Motion by Mr. Sheerin carried unanimously that the athletic
policy be adopted as a tentative policy and that it be made
a part of the record the meeting of this date, as follows:
TENTATIVE POLICIES ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF ATHLETIC CONTROL
WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE PRESIDENT AND THE BOARD OF REGENTS
I - That a New Board of Athletic Control be established
with the following composition, responsibility and
method of appointment:
(A) Two Alumni members appointed by and to represent
the Alumni Executive Committee; Two faculty mem-
bers to represent the faculty (the method of ap-
pointment to be left to the discretion of the
faculty); Two students to be elected by the Stu-
dent Body as specified in the Associated Students
of the University of Nevada Constitution and to
represent the Associated Students; the Comptrol-
ler of the University of Nevada; the Chairman
of this Board to be elected by the members of the
Board from year to year.
II - This 7-man Board of Athletic Control will have juris-
diction over intercollegiate athletics subject to the
approval of the policy and appointments by the Presi-
dent and the Board of Regents.
(A) Policy
1. Plans will be developed on the basis of an
attempt to continue playing schools of similar
caliber to those we have been playing in the
past few years.
2. It is the hope of the University of Nevada to
cooperate with such schools in our area in the
organization of a conference.
3. The program of athletics on the Campus will
include a definite commitment to a Freshman
program and will be based on the expectation
that we will have men competing on our team
who will be spending 4 years in the Univer-
sity. In other words, our basic plan will
not place undue emphasis upon the use of
transfer students for building our teams.
4. While we will continue to accept students
from outside the State, we will put a definite
emphasis upon attracting Nevada high school
graduates.
5. Intercollegiate athletics are to be consider-
ed as a desirable part of the University pro-
gram and will be integrated into the total
University program.
(B) Appointments
1. The staff of the Intercollegiate Athletics
Department will be selected in the same way
that faculty members are selected. They will
be expected to participate in our total Uni-
versity program just as others participate
and will be expected to accept and support the
general statements of policy that have been
approved by the Board of Regents for the Uni-
versity. At some future time it is hoped
that this will result in a faculty relation-
ship on the part of this staff which will not
differentiate it from the rest of the faculty
members, they will have a part and will par-
ticipate in the regular University program.
2. The duties of the staff of the Athletic De-
partment will be broad in nature and will be
defined as covering a positive relationship
to the needs of students on the Campus, in-
cluding the maintenance of high ideals, a
regard for definite statements which will
lead to training programs for those students,
and a positive attitude toward the educa-
tional program. Duties will include a posi-
tive program in the area of public relations
and the acceptance of the general understand-
ing that public relations is not a personal
right, but an all-University concern and,
therefore, that any statements or releases
to the Press will be made in accordance with
University policy.
III - (A) A Faculty Eligibility Committee of not less than
5 members be set up. This Committee will be ap-
pointed in the same manner as all Faculty Stand-
ing Committees, i. e., recommended by the Admin-
istrative Council and approved for appointments
by the President of the University.
(B) The Duties of the Committee shall be:
1. To certify the eligibility of all students
participating in extra-curricular activies,
intercollegiate athletics included. Students
who participate in athletics must meet en-
trance requirements, etc.
2. To check on and to report to academic Deans
and the Director of the particular extra-
curricular activity those students who, in
the Committee's opinion, are endangering their
scholastic record by reason of participation
in extra-curricular activities, intercollegi-
ate athletics included.
3. To report their actions to the President.
4. To recommend to the President from time to
time such changes and improvements as are
necessary.
5. To elect its Chairman and to draw up Bylaws
which shall govern the Committee, said Bylaws
to be approved by the President, and the Board
of Regents.
(C) The rules of the Pacific Coast Conference which
have been printed this year and then as modified
by our Eligibility Committee will be applied to
determine a student's eligibility. These regula-
tions will have, as their basic purpose, to see
to it that students who participate in athletics
are in College for the purpose of receiving an
education rather than primarily to play in inter-
collegiate athletics. The following present 5
basic assumptions of academic eligibility on
which the rules are constructed.
1. Students will meet the entrance requirements
of the University.
2. Students who participate in athletics like
all other students are subject to the rules
and regulations of the University which deal
with probation and suspension.
3. Students participating in athletics will be
required to carry 12 hours of work during the
time they are participating in the program.
4. In order to be eligible to participate, stu-
dents will be required to have passed 10 hours
their previous semester.
5. A student on scholastic probation is entitled
to participate in extra-curricular activities
including intercollegiate athletics.
IV - (A) That raising of funds for grants-in-aid and em-
ployment compensation for athletes be delegated
to the Alumni Association of the University of
Nevada.
(B) That funds for grants-in-aid and employment com-
pensation to athletes be received and disbursed
by the University of Nevada through the Comptrol-
ler's office upon recommendation of the Director
of Athletics and the approval of the Board of
Athletic Control.
(C) This Board will establish standards of merit and
qualifications on the basis of which athletic
scholarships will be granted.
1. These awards will be made to students because
they have outstanding athletic ability as one
of the qualifications.
2. Personal conduct, personal standards, main-
tenance of academic standing, participation
as an all-around student in the University
program and the acceptance of the spirit of
the University of Nevada will be other
qualifications that will be required.
3. It is the belief of this Board that students
who come to the University of Nevada should
be granted scholarship help whenever such
scholarship funds can be obtained, but that
the men who receive scholarships in the area
of athletics must have the attitude that such
aid has been extended to them in order that
they might attend College rather than on the
basis of the assumption that they are being
paid for playing in athletics.
(D) We will expect the students in our athletic pro-
gram to be so completely interested in the educa-
tional program and in the total University program
that they will accept willingly standards set up
for eligibility, citizenship and the training pro-
cedures required for athletic participation.
The Board recessed at 12 noon for luncheon in the University Din-
ing Hall.
The recessed meeting was called to order at 1 P.M. with all those
present who were at the morning meeting, with the exception of
the reporters.
Financial Problems
Financial problems relating to the athletic program were dis-
cussed at length.
Motion by Mr. Arentz carried unanimously that the President
be authorized to proceed with the current athletic program,
including the minor sports, and incur whatever indebtedness
may be involved in so doing, until the January meeting of
the Board, at which time a decision will be reached as to
plans for the athletic program in the future.
Mr. Ross, in voting "aye", stated that he did so with the
provision that the action of the Board in continuing the
athletic program, does not admit the University's liability
in the matter of the Coach's salary.
A Thank You letter was read from the Home Furniture Company
thanking the University for its help in the recent flood in al-
lowing the use of Mackay Stadium for drying carpets.
Mr. Sheerin, this being his last meeting during his term of of-
fice, thanked President Love, Mr. Hayden and Mr. Ross and other
members of the Board for their many courtesies to him during his
service as a member of the Board. He praised Mr. Ross for his
sense of fairness and his patience in presiding over the meet-
ings of the Board. Mr. Sheerin promised his support to the Uni-
versity, though retiring from the Board of Regents. He stated
that he felt the Regents had made a fine choice in the new Pres-
ident and expressed confidence in the future of the University
with the Regents and the President working together. Mr. Ross
expressed the thanks of the Board to Mr. Sheerin for his fine
and loyal service as a Regent.
The next meeting was set for 10 A.M., Friday, January 12, 1951.