December 5-6, 1957
12-05-1957
Volume 7 - Pages 389-398
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA
REGENTS MEETING
December 5, 1957
The Board of Regents met in regular session in Room 205, Morrill
Hall, University of Nevada, on Thursday, December 5, 1957. Pres-
ent: Regents Anderson, Bastian, Broadbent, Elwell, Grant, Hardy,
Lombardi, Thompson. Regent Sawyer was unable to attend because
of a commitment in Elko. The meeting was called to order at 9:10
A.M. by Chairman Grant.
Reporters Bryn Armstrong of the Reno Evening Gazette and James
Hulse of the Nevada State Journal covered the meeting.
1. Minutes of Previous Meeting
Motion by Mr. Thompson, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
unanimously that the minutes of the previous meeting,
November 2, 1957, be approved.
2. Comptroller's Claims
President Stout called on Mr. Hayden to present the list of
claims, as follows:
Regents Checks, numbers 78-101 to 78-125 inclusive for
a total of $486,471.51 for November.
State Claims, numbers 78-39 to 78-52 inclusive for a
total of $217,962.49 for November.
Motion by Mr. Hardy, seconded by Mr. Thompson, carried
unanimously that the above claims be approved.
Motion by Mr. Hardy, seconded by Mr. Elwell, carried
unanimously that the Comptroller be instructed not to
send to the Regents copies of the claim sheets which he
has been furnishing each month.
3. Gifts
Gifts which had been received by the University were pre-
sented for acceptance, as follows:
a) From the Max C. Fleischmann Foundation of Nevada -
$150,000 as the November payment on the University's
building program.
b) From the Nevada Radio-Television, Inc. - time and
facilities of KOLO-TV during September and October to
a total value of $483.50.
c) From the Standard Slag Company, Gabbs, Nevada - $100
for the Mackay School of Mines General Fund, in appreci-
ation for use of laboratory in a program of ore testing.
d) From Miles B. Kennedy, U of N 1907, a Henry Troemer
button balance, a set of assay weights and riders, and
an alpha counter, for the School of Mines.
e) From Voiture 254 of the 40-8 - $250 to establish a
scholarship under the following conditions:
Awarded to a graduate of a Nevada High School who is
enrolled at the University of Nevada in the School of
Nursing.
Recipient to be of good character and selected by the
Committee on Scholarships and Prizes, on the basis of
academic aptitude and financial need.
f) From Perle Mesta - 28 shares Radio Corporation of
America (value about $1000) to establish a scholarship
under the following conditions:
The student should have,
1. An overall grade point average of 2.75 (C+) or
better.
2. Attended the University of Nevada for at least 2
semesters.
3. Good character and high personal conduct.
4. Promise of becoming an effective citizen after
graduation.
5. Worthiness and financial need.
Payments on existing scholarships as follows:
a) From Mitchell Armanko - $100 for the Armanko Office
Supply Scholarship.
b) From Ken Ingram, Fallon, on behalf of the Nevada State
Press Association - $250 for the Nevada Press Associa-
tion Scholarship.
c) From Mrs. H. L. Klute - $300 for the Klute Scholarship
in Foreign Languages.
d) From the Reno Rotary Club - $350 for the Rotary Club
Scholarship.
e) From Sidney Robinson - $300 for the Mary E. Talbot
Scholarship.
f) From General Motors Company - $1100 for 2 General Motors
sponsored scholarships.
Motion by Mr. Broadbent, seconded by Mr. Hardy, carried
unanimously that the gifts be accepted, and that the
Secretary write a note of thanks to each donor.
4. Personnel Recommendations
Personnel recommendations were presented. Dr. Stout called
on Dr. Wood, who discussed the personnel items, as follows:
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE
Reappointments as follows:
Chelton Leonard as Ski Coach for the period November 1,
1957 to April 30, 1958, at a salary of $660 for the
season.
James Olivas as Boxing Coach for the period November 1,
1957 to April 30, 1958, at a salary of $770 for the
season.
Motion by Mr. Thompson, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
unanimously that the recommendations of the College of
Arts and Science be approved.
It was agreed, by consensus, that the University Administra-
tion be asked to study the positions of Ski Coach and Boxing
Coach, check the Department budget, the total program in
these areas, and the scale of pay in comparison with other
positions.
The presentation of personnel recommendations continued as
follows:
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE
Appointment of Kenneth M. Julian as Rural Development
Specialist, Agricultural Extension Service, effective
October 1, 1957, at a salary rate of $7500 per year based
on 12 months service (new position to be paid from special
appropriation authorized by Congress).
Resignation of Jennie M. Harper as Associate Professor of
Home Economics, effective December 31, 1957.
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Appointment of Elizabeth S. Claypoole as Research Assistant
in the Bureau of Business and Economic Research, effective
November 1, 1957, at a salary rate of $4200 per year based
on 12 months service (position has been filled by temporary
help on hourly basis).
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Appointments as follows:
Calvin Henry Reed as Associate Professor of Education,
effective January 1, 1958, at a salary rate of $7600
based on 12 months service (new position).
Alice Darrah, Sparks High School, as Supervising
Teacher, at a salary of $75 for the Fall semester 1957.
Edwin Whitehead, Sparks High School, as Supervising
Teacher, at a salary of $75 for the Fall semester 1957.
MACKAY SCHOOL OF MINES
Appointment of Robert M. Wigglesworth as Metallurgical
Research Associate, Atomic Energy Project, effective
October 21, 1957, at a salary of $600 per month (replace-
ment for Henry Ehrlinger).
STATEWIDE DEVELOPMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION
Appointments for the Evening Division as follows:
Harry M. Chase, History, 10/10/57 to 1/23/58 at a salary
of $375 (Lovelock)
Don W. Driggs, Political Science, 9/20/57 to 1/24/58 at
a salary of $375 (Winnemucca)
Lloyd A. Drury, Elementary Education, 10/10/57 to
1/30/58 at a salary of $375 (Yerington)
Katherine Duffy, Business Administration, 10/2/57 to
1/22/58 at a salary of $337.50 (Reno)
John R. Gottardi, Television - French, 10/4/57 to
1/31/58 at a salary of $135 (Reno)
George M. Herman, English, 9/30/57 to 1/20/58 at a
salary of $337.50 (Reno)
Harlan Holladay, Art, 10/1/57 to 1/21/58 at a salary of
$300 (Reno)
James M. Hoyt, Business Administration, 10/1/57 to
1/21/58 at a salary of $450 (Reno)
J. Patrick Kelly, Audio Visual, 9/21/57 to 1/25/58 at
a salary of $337.50 (Reno)
Ira La Rivers, Zoology, 10/3/57 to 1/23/58 at a salary
of $225 (Reno)
Robert L. Mc Gee, Business Administration, 10/1/57 to
1/21/58 at a salary of $337.50 (Reno)
Robert Mc Queen, Psychology, 9/30/57 to 1/20/58 at a
salary of $337.50 (Reno)
William C. Miller, Speech, 10/2/57 to 1/22/58 at a
salary of $225 (Reno)
Chauncey W. Oakley, Mathematics, 9/30/57 to 1/20/58,
at a salary of $175 (Reno)
Alden J. Plumley, Business Administration, 10/3/57 to
1/23/58 at a salary of $225 (Reno)
James S. Roberts, Political Science, 9/30/57 to 1/20/58
at a salary of $225 (Reno)
Robert T. Roelofs, Philosophy, 10/1/57 to 1/31/58 at a
salary of $337.50 (Reno)
Wilbur S. Shepperson, History, 10/3/57 to 1/23/58 at a
salary of $375 (Carson City)
David B. Slemmons, Geology, 10/2/57 to 1/22/58 at a
salary of $337.50 (Reno)
W. A. S. Smith, Psychology, 10/3/57 to 1/23/58 at a
salary of $337.50 (Reno)
Thomas T. Tucker, School Administration, 9/18/57 to
1/23/58 at a salary of $375 (Fallon)
Roy De Verl Willey, Elementary Education, 9/17/57 to
3/1/58 at a salary of $600 (Reno and Zephyr Cove)
Charles P. Woods, Business Administration, 10/3/57 to
1/31/58 at a salary of $337.50 (Reno)
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Hardy, carried
unanimously that the above recommendations be approved.
5. Building Program
President Stout called on Mr. Poolman. The Planning Board
was represented by Mr. Sutton, Chairman; Mr. Isbell, Vice
Chairman; Mr. Bissell, Manager; and Mr. Hancock, Assistant.
Mr. Poolman displayed architect's first sketches of the
Fine Arts building and discussed its location and facil-
ities. The Regents and the members of the Planning Board
discussed the preliminary building plans, and agreed, by
consensus, that further thought and study should be given
to them.
Motion by Dr. Anderson, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
unanimously that an appropriate member of the architectural
firm of Neutra and Alexander meet with the Regents at their
next meeting for a discussion of this building plan, to-
gether with possible changes; and that the Heads of Depart-
ments which will be housed in the Fine Arts building and
the members of the Fine Arts Building Committee be asked to
be present to review changes as discussed and to formulate
their ideas; and that an overall plan of the area of the
Campus where the Fine Arts building will be located be
prepared for study by the Regents.
Mr. Poolman gave a progress report of the building for the
Las Vegas Campus, and used a sketch to show the proposed
use and layout of the building.
Mr. Poolman reviewed drawings of the 3 revenue bond projects
- the dining hall, the men's dormitory and the married hous-
ing units. On November 26, Mr. Poolman, Mr. Hayden and Mr.
Dunseath of the Attorney General's Office met with the Hous-
ing and Home Finance Agency in San Francisco, and it was
determined that no legal problems exist. The plans and cost
estimates for the dining hall and for the men's dormitory
were approved, and are ready for consideration by the Re-
gents. In the case of the married housing units, the cost
estimate has not been received and the complete specifica-
tions are not in.
Mr. Isbell stated that if the Board of Regents approves the
projects, the Planning Board is ready to go along.
Motion by Dr. Anderson, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
unanimously that an extension of 30 days be requested of
the Housing and Home Finance Agency for submission of ap-
plication by the University for these projects.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Hardy, carried
unanimously that the preliminary drawings, as presented by
Mr. Poolman, be approved for the dining hall and the men's
dormitory.
Motion by Mr. Hardy, seconded by Dr. Anderson, carried
unanimously that the plans for the married housing units,
as explained by Mr. Poolman, be approved contingent upon
satisfactory completion of preliminary drawings and cost
estimates; and that the special committee appointed to
represent the Regents in meetings with the Planning Board
(Anderson, Bastian and Thompson) represent the Regents in
this matter.
Motion by Mr. Thompson, seconded by Mr. Hardy, carried
unanimously that the architect for the married housing
units be instructed to discard the proposal for frame
construction.
6. Nuclear Engineering
Regent Anderson requested that the Chairman of the Committee
on Nuclear Engineering be asked to give an informal report
on progress in this area during the afternoon.
The Board recessed at 12 noon for luncheon.
The recessed meeting was called to order by the Chairman at 2:30
P.M.
6. Nuclear Engineering (continued)
Dr. Leifson, Chairman of the Committee on Nuclear Engineer-
ing, was present to discuss the work of the Committee and
the status of plans. Dr. Leifson was thanked. It was
agreed that a further report be presented at the next Re-
gents meeting.
7. Southern Nevada Industrial Foundation
Regent Grant read a letter from the Southern Nevada In-
dustrial Foundation soliciting the help of the Regents "in
bringing to the attention of the proper people, Southern
Nevada's intense interest in and desire for the expanded
program that will be needed to produce the scientists and
technical help necessary to keep abreast of the space
age."
The letter was referred to President Stout for study and
follow-up.
8. Hendel - Federal Loans
A letter from Charles A. Hendel, Assemblyman, was read in
which he referred to "Assembly Joint Resolution No 1, 48th
Session, 1957, memorializing the Congress of the United
States to grant federal loans to needy students for gradu-
ate studies and provides for repayment over 20 years"; the
letter also suggested that "3-year streamlined courses be
considered for adoption by the Board of University Regents
for the Nevada State University."
The matter was referred to President Stout for study.
9. Infirmary
Dr. Anderson discussed and proposed that a study be started
within the appropriate area of faculty toward formulating
plans for infirmary facilities with a diagnostic laboratory
unit, with the view to applying for aid through the Hill-
Burton Act.
The matter was referred to the University Administration for
study, and for further information from the State Health
Department.
10. Building Financing
President Stout called on Mr. Hayden to present the plan for
financing the revenue bond building projects, with amortiza-
tion over a period of 40 years.
Motion by Dr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Hardy, carried
unanimously that the final application, as presented, for
the dining hall and the men's dormitory be approved; and in
the case of the married housing units, that approval be
based on satisfactory analysis of the figures as presented
by Mr. Hayden.
Motion by Mr. Broadbent, seconded by Mr. Elwell, carried
unanimously that the committee which will represent the
Board in this matter be given authority of decision with
the intent to work out a program for married housing.
11. Power Need
Mr. Poolman discussed the need for a 3-phase power plant
unit for the Student Union building and the Dining Hall,
which would amount to approximately $8000 and proposed
that, because of the urgency of the need, funds be used
from the general maintenance fund of the University for
this purpose.
Motion by Mr. Hardy, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
unanimously that the necessary funds, amounting to approxi-
mately $8000 be used from the maintenance fund for the
power unit, with the provision that the maintenance fund
will be repaid from the Travis contingency fund, if avail-
able, and from the Dining Hall contingency fund.
12. Mackay Statue
Regent Thompson called attention to the paint on the Mackay
Statue, put there by unknown students, and said that the
matter had been called to his attention by citizens down-
town.
Motion by Mr. Thompson, seconded by Mr. Anderson, carried
unanimously that the Student Senate be notified, through
Dean Basta, that the Board of Regents thinks the practice
of painting the Mackay Statue deserves corrective measures
and that the Regents would like to have them investigate the
situation and make a report to the Board of Regents.
13. Regents Grievance Committee (Tresca)
Mr. Hardy read the report of the meeting as follows:
MINUTES OF MEETING
GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE, BOARD OF REGENTS
The Grievance Committee of the Board of Regents met in Room
205, Morrill Hall, University of Nevada, on Wednesday,
December 4, 1957. Regents present: Bastian, Hardy, Lom-
bardi, Thompson. Regent Sawyer was unable to attend be-
cause of a commitment in Elko. Present also were Comp-
troller Hayden, Attorney General Dickerson, Commissioner
Randall, Mr. Sherman Tresca and his Attorney Harry Swanson.
Mr. Worth Mc Clure, State Personnel Director, observed the
meeting. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Hardy
at 3:10 P.M. to give Mr. Tresca an opportunity to appeal
his dismissal as Chemist in the Petroleum Products Division
of the Department of Food and Drugs.
There was general discussion of the matter, questions and
answers and review of the correspondence pertaining to the
situation of Mr. Tresca. This situation was not resolved,
another Committee meeting may be necessary. At 4:40 P.M.
Mr. Randall, Mr. Tresca, Mr. Swanson and Mr. Hayden left
the meeting.
In the general discussion with the Commissioner and the At-
torney General, your Committee felt a more comprehensive re-
port on these State Services should be made to ascertain if
the full intent of the law setting up these services was
being carried out, because with expansion of the activities
in the State of Nevada, it was indicated by the Commissioner
and also was the opinion of the Attorney General that there
was an overload of activities and responsibilities placed
on the Commissioner by the Legislature so that some of the
duties were not being taken care of efficiently by the Com-
missioner, which affected the welfare and economy of the
State. It was suggested that the proposed report be made
by experts, if there is any State money available. If no
State money is available, the report should be made by the
University faculty. It was suggested to cover in the re-
port, among other matters pertaining to these services,
that the office of the Commissioner be examined, the ade-
quacy of the space now used, the adequacy of the equipment
used, as well as the adequacy of the personnel.
The Committee of Regents agreed unanimously to present the
following resolution to the Board at its meeting on December
5th:
The Grievance Committee of the Board of Regents
recommends that a thorough examination be made
of the Department of Food and Drugs, and its
various divisions, and that a report be made to
the Board of Regents.
The meeting adjourned at 5 P.M.
/s/ Roy A. Hardy
Chairman
Motion by Mr. Hardy, seconded by Mr. Elwell, carried unani-
mously that the recommendation of the Grievance Committee be
accepted by the Board of Regents, and that the President be
authorized to appoint a faculty committee to examine and
report on the services of the Food and Drugs Division, in
accord with the action of the Grievance Committee.
14. Selection of a President
Dr. Anderson discussed a proposal for guidance of the Re-
gents in selection of a President for the University.
Motion by Dr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Broadbent, carried
unanimously that the following procedure be followed:
The Presidential Selection Procedure shall be in general as
follows and the Committees as listed below shall be formu-
lated to carry it out -
(1) Faculty Committee
1 member elected from each College except the College
of Nursing
1 member elected from the Nevada Southern Regional
Division
3 members elected by the Faculty Forum, not more than
2 members on the Committee being from any 1
College
1 member elected from the University Service Group.
This Committee to elect 3 of its members to be on the
Advisory Committee for the Selection of a President.
Function of the Faculty Committee - review of appli-
cations, obtaining of additional information, formu-
lation of written appraisal of each applicant to be
sent in to the Advisory Committee.
(2) Committee of Deans
All Academic Deans
Academic Vice-President, who will act as Chairman
This Committee to elect 2 of its members to be on the
Advisory Committee for the Selection of a President.
Function of the Committee of Deans - same as for the
Faculty Committee.
(3) Advisory Committee for Selection of a President
3 members elected from the Faculty Committee
2 members elected from the Committee of Deans
President of the Alumni Association
President of the Student Body
An Executive Secretary for this Committee shall be
selected by the Board of Regents and shall have as
his primary responsibility the duties connected with
the selection of a new President.
This Executive Secretary shall select adequate secre-
tarial help to be paid out of Unallocated Salary
Funds.
A suitable office shall be provided for carrying out
the provisions of this motion and office supplies
shall be made available.
All members of the Board of Regents shall be notified
of all scheduled meetings of this Committee and may
attend for purposes of information and discussion.
This Committee shall receive and seek applications for
the position of President, shall obtain information on
the applicants and pass this on to the Faculty Commit-
tee and the Committee of Deans separately and at the
same time.
It will seek early return of the applications together
with additional information and appraisals as formu-
lated by the other Committees, will add its own ap-
praisals and any other information obtained, and will
submit all compiled material on all applicants to the
Board of Regents.
The Chairman and the Executive Secretary of this Com-
mittee will report progress at each meeting of the
Board of Regents.
(4) The Board of Regents will receive all compiled materi-
al, together with applications, will conduct such
personal interviews as it deems desirable and will
make the final selection for President.
All Committees shall be selected and will meet prior to
December 20, 1957.
A Committee of Regents shall be appointed by the Chairman
of the Board of Regents to work out details and to imple-
ment this motion.
Chairman Grant reported that he had sent letters to Land
Grant Colleges, to State Universities, and to other promi-
nent Universities, as well as to national associations in
educational fields, asking for suggestions. The Secretary
to the Board of Regents was directed to acknowledge receipt
of all letters until such time as a Secretary to the Com-
mittee is appointed.
15. University Dairy (Ladino) Farm
President Stout called on Mr. Hayden, who reported that Mr.
Mc Neil, appraiser, has been unable to work for reasons of
health, but is expected to resume his duties soon. It was
the consensus of the Board that, since the appraisal has
been made by Mr. Mc Neil, and only the written report re-
mains to be done, he be continued on the job.
16. Auditing Firms
Regent Grant reported for the Regents Committee appointed
at the last meeting to look into available auditing firms,
saying that 3 firms had been contacted, and not all have
replied at the present time. It was agreed that the Com-
mittee continue to study the matter, and that they also
consider, in addition to an audit, a survey by a managerial
firm with the view of including this item in the next bi-
ennial budget.
17. North Virginia Street Property
President Stout called on Mr. Hayden. The report of the
Appraisal Board was received and the offer, as authorized
in the last meeting, was forwarded to Mr. Nielsen. Mr.
Nielsen now asks that a small triangle of property be re-
tained by him because a sewer line runs through it. It
was agreed that, when a letter is received from Mr. Nielsen
stating specifically his proposal, he be invited to meet
with the Regents.
18. Food and Drugs Quarters
Mr. Hayden read the following letter:
November 21, 1957
Mr. P. W. Hayden, Comptroller
University of Nevada
Reno, Nevada
Dr. Mr. Hayden:
May I inform you, and through you, the Board of Re-
gents of the University of Nevada, that the Rector,
Church Wardens and Vestrymen of Trinity Church of Reno,
Nevada, have entered into an agreement with Nevada
Marts, Inc., whereby the Nevada Marts, Inc. will be
granted a lease for a period of 5 years, commencing
July 1, 1959 in and to the property which is situated
at the northwest corner of Fifth and Sierra Streets in
Reno. This property is now occupied by the State of
Nevada Food and Drug, Weights and Measures Departments.
Will you kindly present this notification to the Board
of Regents of the University of Nevada on the occasion
of its next meeting, or to the President of the Univer-
sity of Nevada, as you see fit.
Very truly yours,
/s/ H. H. Atkinson
The Secretary was instructed to send a copy of the letter
to the State Planning Board with the suggestion from the
Regents that the Planning Board begin its study of possible
quarters for the Food and Drugs Department.
19. Student Employment
President Stout reported that the Committee to Study Student
Employment had been set up, and has been meeting during the
past month. A report will be made at the January meeting.
20. Regents Reports
Chairman Grant made the following assignments for the con-
tinuation of reports by Committee of Regents on the various
divisions of the University and phases of its program, one
report to be given each month starting with the February
meeting:
Outside Services and Statewide Activities - Sawyer,
Elwell, Broadbent, Grant
College of Education - Hardy, Thompson, Grant
College of Arts and Science - Bastian, Thompson,
Anderson, Hardy
The meeting adjourned at 5 P.M.
A. C. Grant
Chairman
Alice Terry
Secretary