December 5-6, 1991
12-05-1991
Pages 1-47
BOARD OF REGENTS
UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM OF NEVADA
December 5-6, 1991
The Board of Regents met on the above date in Rooms 201-202,
Moyer Student Union, University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Members present: Mrs. Carolyn M. Sparks, Chairman
Mrs. Shelley Berkley
Dr. Jill Derby
Dr. James Eardley
Mr. Joseph M. Foley
Mrs. Dorothy S. Gallagher
Dr. Lonnie Hammargren
Mr. Daniel J. Klaich
Mrs. June F. Whitley
Others present: Chancellor Mark H Dawson
President Anthony Calabro, WNCC
President Joseph Crowley, UNR
Presidnet John Gwaltney, TMCC
President Robert Maxson, UNLV
President Paul Meacham, CCSN
President Ronald Remington, NNCC
President Jim Taranik, DRI
Mr. Donald Klasic, General Counsel
Mr. Ron Sparks, Vice Chancellor
Mrs. Karen Steinberg, Acting Vice Chancellor
Ms. Mary Lou Moser, Secretary
Also present were Faculty Senate Chairman Bill Baines (TMCC),
Diane Dietrich (Unit), Larry Goodnight (WNCC), Candace Kant
(CCSN), Ed Nickel (NNCC), Lonnie Pippin (DRI), Elizabeth Raymond
(UNR), Lori Temple (UNLV), and Student Association Officers.
Chairman Carolyn M. Sparks called the meeting to order at 9:45
A.M. Thursday, December 5, 1991, with all Regents present except
Regent Hammargren.
1. Approved Consent Agenda
Approved the Consent Agenda (identified as Ref. A, filed
with the permanent minutes), containing the following:
(1) Approved the minutes of the regular meeting held
October 24-25, 1991 and minutes of the special meet-
ing held November 20, 1991.
(2) Approved the gifts, grants and contracts, listed in
Ref. C-1, filed with the permanent minutes.
(3) Approved an easement between UNLV and DRI to Nevada
Power Company and Central Telephone Company. This
easement is necessary to provide permanent electrical
and telecommunications service to the new Desert Re-
search Institute facility. General Counsel Klasic
recommended approval subject to review of final docu-
ments.
(4) Approved the appointments to the School of Social Work
Advisory Board at UNLV and to delete two members:
New Members
Major Claudette Bohannon, Las Vegas
Suzanne Ernst, Las Vegas
Ana Peterson, Las Vegas
Mujahed Ramadan, Las Vegas
Myrna T. Williams, Las Vegas
Florozeen Rand-Gray, Las Vegas
Thom Reilly, Las Vegas
Retiring Members
Charlotte Crawford
Sherman Hatcher
(5) Approved the appointment to the College of Education
Advisory Board at UNR:
Steve Newman, Reno
(6) Approved the appointments to the College of Business
Administration Advisory Board at UNR:
New Members
Ralph Albright
Mark Elston
Larry Lacaff
Bob Le Goy
Ray Moberg
Joyce Newman
Claire Young
Retiring Members
Kevin Day
Bill Dickerson
Phil Griffith
In an effort to assure Board continuity the Advisory
Board recommends staggered 3-year appointments. All
new appointments will be for three years.
1-Year Reappointments
John Bancroft
Ed Chapin
Dave Line
Ken Lynn
Luther Mack
Don Mc Ghie
Ken Suess
Diane Torry
Ron Watson
2-Year Reappointments
Frank Bender
Fianna Combs
Mike Doyle
Valerie Glenn
Jeff Griffin
Curtis Orgill
Andy Pearl
Patsy Redmond
Fred Schwab
Gary Simmons
(7) Approved the following interlocal agreements:
A. UNS Board of Regents/UNLV and the Nevada Division
of Mental Hygiene and Mental Retardation (Inter-
local Contract)
Effective Date: When approved by Board of Regents
Amount : $22,775 to UNLV
Purpose : UNLV to provide courses of in-
struction and training for mental
health technicians.
B. UNS Board of Regents/UNLV and the Nevada State
Health Division (Interlocal Contract)
Effective Date: November 1, 1991 through June 30,
1992
Amount : $3000 to UNLV
Purpose : UNLV to reprint resource guide
entitled, "Dealing with Sexual
Exploitation".
C. UNS Board of Regents/UNLV and the Nevada State
Department of Human Resources (Interlocal Contract)
Effective Date: July 1, 1991 through June 30, 1993
Amount : $440,000 to UNLV
Purpose : UNLV to collect, process and veri-
fy data so that the Department of
Human Resources can accurately in-
form the State Officials regarding
health care and the cost of health
care being chrged to the citizens
of Nevada.
D. UNS Board of Regents/UNLV and the State Job Train-
ing Office (Interlocal Contract)
Effective Date: September 1, 1991 through August
31, 1992
Amount : $27,445 to UNLV
Purpose : UNLV to conduct follow-up surveys
on all adult JTPA Title II-A,
Title II-A Incentive Grant, Title
III and Title IV-C Veterans Pro-
gram terminees in post-program
status.
E. UNS Board of Regents/DRI and the Nevada Department
of Transportation (Interlocal Contract)
Effective Date: Date approved by Board of Regents
Amount : $60,000 to DRI
Purpose : DRI to conduct alternate road de-
icer experiment.
F. UNS Board of Regents/School of Medicine and the
Nevada State Health Division
Effective Date: November 1, 1991 through March 1,
1992
Amount : $11,500 to School of Medicine
Purpose : School of Medicine to provide on-
site training in pediatric serv-
ices to hospital personnel and to
conduct, with the State Health
Division staff, genetic specialty
clinics for Health Division in
association with Special Chil-
dren's Clinics in Reno and Las
Vegas.
G. UNS Board of Regents/UNR and the Nevada State
Health Division (Interlocal Contract)
Effective Date: November 1, 1991 through June 30,
1992
Amount : $3250 to UNR
Purpose : UNR's Women's Resource Center and
Psychological Services Division
will develop rape prevention pro-
grams, offer assessment and inter-
vention for rape victims and make
available to other entities of the
State of Nevada summaries of the
programs.
H. UNS Board of Regents/UNR and the Nevada Department
of Wildlife (Interlocal Contract)
Effective Date: Date approved by Board of Regents
through June 30, 1992
Amount : $50,000 to UNR
Purpose : UNR to conduct research to provide
a rapid and sensitive means for
the detection and diagnosis of
certain fish diseases.
I. UNS Board of Regents/UNRPD and Washoe County/Washoe
County Sheriff's Office/City of Reno/ Reno Police
Chief/City of Sparks/Sparks Police Chief/Nevada
Department of Motor Vehicles and Public Safety/
Nevada Highway Patrol Chief
Effective Date: Date approved by Board of Regents
Amount : None
Purpose : This agreement will provide UNRPD
additional jurisdiction and will
provide mutual assistance between
UNRPD and all above agencies.
General Counsel Klasic explained that the above inter-
local agreement request is pursuant to the State Law
that was enacted last legislative session which would
expand the jurisdiction of the UNR Police Department
to property off Campus that is owned by the University,
as well as to allow the University Police to respond to
the quest for mutual assistance from other police agen-
cies. This is an important step forward for the Uni-
versity and he wished the Board to be informed that the
Attorney General's Office, according to law, has given
its approval and UNS is in the process of obtaining
approval from the various local jurisdictions.
Dr. Derby moved adoption of the Consent Agenda and approval
of the prepared agenda with the authority to change the
order of items as specified throughout the meeting. Mr.
Klaich seconded. Motion carried.
2. Approved Bond Sale, UNLV
Approved a bond sale in the amount of $21,921,000 for a
classroom building on the UNLV Campus (Resolution #91-18).
Chancellor Dawson introduced Bond Counsel John Swendseid
and Financial Advisor Paul Howarth who reported on the
opening of bids on the General Obligation (Limited Tax)
sale. Mr. Howarth distributed the summary of bond sale
results and recommended Bear Stearns which submitted the
best interest rate at 6.56%.
Mr. Klaich moved approval of the bond sale in the amount of
$21,921,000 for a classroom building at UNLV be awarded to
Bear Stearns at the interest rate of 6.56%. Mrs. Whitley
seconded.
Mrs. Berkley stated that prior to becoming a member of the
Board of Regents she was a consultant for Prudential-Bache
and during that time she had received several important
pieces of information regarding bonds, sale of bonds by
the State of Nevada, and negotiated sales versus competitive
sales. She read the following statement in opposition of
the sale of the bonds:
"Although the State has advertised the sale of bonds and is
scheduled to receive bids, had the issue been a negotiated
sale rather than a competitive sale it could have avoided
competing for investor interest against a significant volume
of other issues. If the bids are deemed too high, the issue
will need to be pulled and the entire process repeated at
some point in the near future. A negotiated sale is de-
signed to avoid this conflict. The market value has been
extremely high and is anticipated to remain so during the
next few weeks. This week the negotiated volume is over
$3.2 billion and the competitive is almost $2.3 billion for
combined total of more than $5.5 billion. The investors
will not be able to focus on it properly. If the issues
were to be sold through a negotiated sale, it could be
placed in the market at the most opportune time in order
to achieve the lowest rate."
Along with this statement she has a chart of a partial
listing of the negotiated issues that are scheduled to sell
this week as compiled by the bond buyer and it is a lengthy
amount that UNS will be completing with in the market. She
stated that she should have been more aware of this issue
when it came before the Board at its last meeting, but she
did not feel that she should be precluded now. She sug-
gested that the item be placed on hold to enable the Board
to discuss and determine whether UNS should sell its bonds
under negotiated sales or competitive sales, for the best
interest of UNS. She maintains that it is not the best in-
terest of UNS to sell the bonds competitively.
Mrs. Berkley further stated that she had a "confidential"
memoramdum that she would be glad to share with the other
members of the Board, only, regarding other competitive
sales of bonds in Nevada that were not in the best interest
of the State of Nevada and cost the taxpayers additional
taxes.
Chairman Sparks asked if Mrs. Berkley had discussed this
issue with Chancellor Dawson or General Counsel Klasic, and
she indicated that she had not.
Mr. Klaich suggested that this item be addressed this after-
noon to provide Chancellor Dawson and Mr. Howarth an oppor-
tunity to respond. Mrs. Berkley agreed, but indicated that
she would need more time in order to arrange a speaker to
appear before the Board of Regents with an opposing point
of view.
Chairman Sparks indicated that Bond Counsel and the Chancel-
lor's Office have been working on this issue for more than
six weeks, and in fairness to those involved she requested
the time frame to react to this sale. Mr. Howarth stated
that the contract that UNS has with the buyers indicates
that UNS intends to award the bonds no later than 26 hours
from 7:30 A.M., December 5, 1991, but that UNS will award
the bonds no later than 48 hours.
Chairman Sparks requested Mr. Howarth and Mr. Swendseid to
be available this afternoon. Mrs. Berkley requested that
this item be brought back to the Board on Friday, December
6, 1991, in order for her to arrange for a speaker to give
a presentation to the Board.
Mr. Klaich requested that the "confidential" memorandum be
shared with Mr. Howarth and Mr. Swendseid.
Dr. Derby stated that she is not prepared to vote on this
matter until she heard from what Mrs. Berkley intends to
have explored and explained to the Board.
Mrs. Gallagher questioned whether the "confidential" memo-
randum when shared with other Board members becomes a pub-
lic document. General Counsel Klasic stated that it would
become a question of whether there is a public need that
outweighs the public interest that is served by keeping it
confidential. He is unable to give a specific answer until
he has read the memorandum. There is a potential that it
could become a public document.
Mrs. Berkley indicated that she was given the memorandum in
confidence, but she would be glad to share it with the mem-
bers of the Board of Regents in the interest of public in-
terest. General Counsel Klasic indicated that once the
memorandum becomes an official document of the Board, it
does not make any difference what the presenter wants done
with the document, even if it is a confidential document.
Mr. Klaich requested that this item be tabled until 2:00
P.M. Thursday, December 5, 1991.
Mr. Foley questioned whether the substance of the memorandum
is confidential, or is it the source that is confidential.
Mrs. Berkley explained that the memorandum addresses a pub-
lic bond sale for another public entity, and it states that
if the sale had been negotiated rather than competitive, it
would have ultimately saved the taxpayers of the State of
Nevada several tax dollars. The originator of the memoran-
dum indicated it did not want this information made public
because it did not want to offend anyone, but that it wished
the material to be used for information only. She felt it
was her duty as a Regent to avoid the same situation as the
other public entity.
Chairman Sparks stated that the Board of Regents, in the
past, have discussed negotiated sales and competitive sales.
The Board needs to reach a conclusion on this matter and
direct Mr. Howarth to act accordingly.
Dr. Eardley felt that as a public entity, the System does
not have the right to negotiate, but has to accept the
lowest bid under most normal circumstances. General Counsel
Klasic stated that normally UNS does not have to accept the
lowest bid. The law requires that the System establish bid-
ding procedures that are approved by the Board of Regents,
therefore making it a policy that is comparable to the State
law. There is a provision that allows the Board to waive
that requirement under proper circumstances.
Chancellor Dawson requested Mr. Howarth to explain the dif-
ference between negotiated sale and competitive sale. Mr.
Howarth stated that under a negotiated sale the underwriter
is selected by the public entity in advance of the sale.
The rates are unknown, but under diffrerent criteria from
which the underwriter is selected. When it is time to price
the bonds the public entity negotiates with the underwriter
the fees and the actual marketing of the bonds which then
indicates the interest rate. Under the competitive sale
the public entity does not know who the underwriter will be
in advance. A time and date is selected for submitting bids
and anyone is able to submit a bid accordingly. In terms
of flexibility in market timing it is similar throughout
due to the Nevada Open Meeting Law.
Dr. Hammargren entered the meeting.
Mr. Klaich stated he wished to end the discussion, and ob-
jected to the way this presentation was handled. The mem-
bers of the Board, with exception of Mrs. Berkley, are being
ambushed with confidential information from Mrs. Berkley,
which puts the Board at a disadvantage of either voting on
the issue quickly due to negligence, or otherwise. He re-
quested the Chancellor and consultants review the informa-
tion and report back to the Board later in the day. It is
at the discretion of Mrs. Berkley to release the informa-
tion as a public document.
Mr. Klaich moved to table the discussion until 2:00 P.M.
Thursday, December 5, 1991. Mrs. Gallagher seconded.
Motion carried.
Mrs. Berkley apologized for not presenting this information
prior to the meeting, but felt too uncomfortable in letting
this item be approved without sufficient information.
Discussion is continued after item #6 (below).
3. Chancellor's Report
Chancellor Dawson announced that a systemwide Committee on
Surveillance has been established with the following members
serving:
Regent Shelley Berkley
Regent Jill Derby
Jackie Kirkland, TMCC
Herb Peebles, CCSN
Patricia Miltenberger, UNR
John Unrue, UNLV
Dave Hollenbeck, UNLV
Kenneth Sjoen, UNR
Faculty Senate Chairmen
Student Body Representatives
Graduate Student Association Presidents
General Counsel Don Klasic, Staff
The first meeting of the Committee has been scheduled for
December 15 on interactive television. The Committee will
develop a policy to be presented to the Board later in the
year to become effective Fall, 1992.
Chancellor Dawson indicated that he was in the process of
establishing a committee to address the development of a
policy on athletic coaches teaching courses at the Univer-
sities.
4. Introductions
President Crowley complimented General Counsel Klasic on
his alma mater (Youngstown State University) which UNR's
football team will be playing in the semi-finals. President
Crowley, jokingly, took the wearing of the Youngstown State
University sweater by General Counsel Klasic as an insult to
the University of Nevada System. Upon questioning, General
Counsel Klasic defended the Youngstown State University
Penguins and explained the history of the selection of the
penguin as the mascot.
5. Chairman's Report
Chairman Sparks thanked all who participated in the Regents'
Fall Workshop held November 13-14, 1991 in Minden, Nevada.
She commended Dr. Derby and Mrs. Steinberg for organizing
and preparing the participants for an effective and bene-
ficial workshop.
Chairman Sparks indicated that the lower floor of the Donald
Moyer Student Union building has been remodeled and invited
those who are interested to tour the facilities. She was
pleased that the CSUN office had been relocated to a more
visible location and congratulated Dr. Robert Ackerman,
Vice President of Student Services, on a beautiful facility.
The open meeting recessed at 10:20 A.M. to move into committee
meetings and reconvened at 12:25 P.M. Thursday, December 5, 1991
with all Regents present.
6. Personnel Session
Upon motion by Mr. Klaich, seconded by Dr. Eardley, the
Board moved to a closed personnel session for the purpose
of discussing the character, alleged misconduct, profes-
sional competence or physical or mental health of a person
in accordance with NRS 241.030.
2. Approved Bond Sale, UNLV (continued)
Chairman Sparks indicated that Mr. Howarth and Mr. Swendseid
have had the opportunity to discuss the issue with Mrs.
Berkley. There being a motion on the floor, Chairman Sparks
welcomed the opportunity for final discussion prior to the
final vote on the sale of the bonds for UNLV.
Mrs. Berkley stated that initially she had some serious
concerns regarding the difference between competitive sale
versus negotiated sale. She indicated that she had relayed
her concerns to Mr. Howarth and will continue discussing
this issue with him in the future, but more importantly it
was brought to her attention that the Board of Regents had
approved the competitive sale at its last meeting and it
would be inappropriate to change the process at this time.
She indicated that she had no intentions of destroying all
the hard work of our System, the Legislature and others
have spent on reaching the goal of building a classroom
building at UNLV. The timing is absolutely critical at
this juncture and the Board must go forward and Mrs. Berkley
withdrew her criticism with the understanding that she and
Mr. Howarth will continue the discussion at a later date.
Chairman Sparks requested an item be placed on the January
agenda to review the bonding process.
Motion carried.
Chancellor Dawson requested that the Board create a 2-member
committee to discuss the bonding process prior to each bond
issue being brought to the Board to determine whether that
bond issue should be competitive or negotiated, and to be
able to approach the full Board with its recommendation. He
suggested that Regents Berkley and Foley serve on the 2-mem-
ber committee. Chairman Sparks agreed.
Chairman Sparks thanked Mr. Howarth and Mr. Swendseid for
their patience and returning to the meeting for the dis-
cussion.
The open meeting recessed at 2:25 P.M. to move into committee
meetings and reconvened at 9:14 A.M. Friday, December 6, 1991
with all Regents present except Regent Hammargren.
7. Approved the Appointment of Athletic Director, UNLV
Approved the appointment of Mr. James Weaver as Athletic
Director at UNLV, effective January 1, 1992, at an annual
salary of $105,000, with a straight 5-year contract, with
no employer-paid retirement.
Chairman Sparks indicated that due to improper advice given
at the November 20, 1991 special meeting of the Board, this
item is being reconsidered after official posting of the
agenda item. She indicated that the Board of Regents had
previously acted in good faith in approving an emergency
item, but have been directed by the Attorney General's
Office to address this issue after appropriate posting of
the item in accordance with the Nevada Open Meeting Law.
Mr. Klaich moved approval of the appointment of Mr. James
Weaver as Athletic Director at UNLV, effective January 1,
1992, at an annual salary of $105,000, with a straight
5-year contract, with no employer-paid retirement. Mrs.
Berkley seconded.
President Maxson stated that in addition to the salary, Mr.
Weaver will be allocated an automobile and a modest expense
account. Mr. Weaver's wife is under contract with the Uni-
versity of Florida as a gymnast coach and private funds will
be allocated to help with the moving expense and transition
costs until his wife is able to move to Nevada. President
Maxson stated that every comment he has received regarding
this appointment has been very positive.
Motion carried.
Mr. Weaver requested a moment to express to the Board his
enthusiasm and excitement in being chosen to fill this
position. He stated that he does have mixed feelings about
leaving Florida after 13 years, but is delighted with the
opportunity to serve UNLV. He wished UNR luck in the up-
coming weekend football game against Youngstown University.
Mr. Weaver felt that it will be a great challenge and is
hopeful that he can make a difference to the athletic pro-
gram at UNLV. He is very much aware of the agenda for ath-
letics during the 90's, which includes integration of aca-
demic and athletics; institutional control and compliance;
student athlete concerns; working closely with the institu-
tion; and to accept duties and responsibilities by provid-
ing teamwork as an objective with the coaches and student
athletes.
President Maxson stated that he felt Mr. Weaver will be able
to work efficiently with academics and compliance within the
Athletic Department. He thanked the Board of Regents for
their vote of confidence in this selection.
8. Approved Report on Nursing Program Articulation, UNR
In August, 1990 the Board of Regents accepted a proposal
developed by the University of Nevada, Reno to facilitate
Nursing Program Articulation within the UNS, as contained
in Ref. B, filed in the Regents' Office. At that time, a
request was made for a follow-up report to be given to the
Board within the next year. UNR Vice President of Academic
Affairs Robert Hoover made the presentation.
Vice President Hoover reviewed the reference material. He
indicated that articulation and student success are very
important issues at UNR. Upon questioning, Vice President
Hoover explained the selection process for all students
(including transfer students) to be accepted to the Orvis
School of Nursing. He indicated that a contract is ini-
tially drawn up between the students and Nursing Depart-
ments. At this time there is discussion on probability of
being accepted to the Orvis School of Nursing. He stated
that TMCC and UNR have the same 2-year program which allows
for a smoother transition to the Nursing program at UNR.
Vice President Hoover stated that the School is under a
thorough investigation and a plan will be developed within
the next two or three months.
President Crowley responded that the Orvis School of Nursing
is not "drifting" as was suggested due to decreased enroll-
ments and the unfilled Dean's position, and stated that the
School has been placed in a very difficult position due to
these unfortunate events, but a plan is being devised to
aid the School in its future direction and will be brought
back to the Board for its information.
Mrs. Gallagher moved to accept the report on the Nursing
Program Articulation at UNR. Mr. Klaich seconded. Motion
carried.
Mrs. Gallagher left the meeting.
9. Approved the Fall 1991 Enrollment Report
Mrs. Karen Steinberg, Acting Vice Chancellor for Academic
Affairs, presented the Official Fall 1991 Enrollment Report,
filed in the Regents' Office. Mrs. Steinberg also summariz-
ed Campus and System data and presented information concern-
ing enrollment by gender, race/ethnic designation, full-
time/part-time status, and average age of students. A sum-
mary of the enrollment figures is contained in Ref. C,
filed in the Regents' Office.
Mrs. Steinberg stated that the FTE reporting format has
been changed from previous years with the addition of a
developmental ratio and redefinition of vocational ratio.
The report indicated that the System currently enrolls
34,285 full-time equivalent (FTE) students, an 8.6% in-
crease from Fall 1990 and an increase of 54.7% from the
Fall of 1982. The System is serving 63,213 State-support-
ed students, an increase of 2.8% from the Fall of 1990 and
an increase of 52% from the Fall of 1982. In addition to
State-supported students, the System Campuses also serve
approximately 80,000 to 90,000 students in self-supported
courses and programs. Mrs. Steinberg stated that she will
continue to develop a more efficient reporting mechanism
for student headcount enrollment.
Mrs. Gallagher returned to the meeting.
President Meacham stated that enrollments are scattered
throughout the Campus and the institutions are trying to
develop services at each Campus site. President Gwaltney
added that there is a need for a better quality of life
for students on Campus, such as recreation centers, student
unions. President Calabro stated that another concern is
that although the Campuses have touch-tone phone registra-
tion, space is still needed for individual sign-up, counsel-
ing, etc.
Dr. Hammargren returned to the meeting.
President Maxson stated that UNLV has never abandoned the
importance of the non-traditional student; however, in the
past the "best and brightest" students have been recruited
to attend UNLV. UNLV's goal is to be the first choice of
the critical mass in order to become a top University. The
trend has been positive and its results can be seen as indi-
cated in the increase of FTE enrollment.
Dr. Eardley questioned the reporting format for community
service courses at the Community Colleges, and President
Gwaltney explained that some community service courses do
not meet the definitions for reporting, such as classes that
meet on the Campus less than 4 hours throughout the semes-
ter. Dr. Eardley stated he understood that Mrs. Steinberg
was still in the process of developing an efficient report-
ing format for such courses.
Mr. Doug Burris, Assistant to the Chancellor, stated that he
has met with the Community College Presidents and will be
developing a consistent definition. This enrollment report
is an interim approach and it will be finalized in the near
future.
Chancellor Dawson stated that the System is compiling data
on the demographics of its institutions in order to acquire
land for future Community College branches.
Chairman Sparks commended Mrs. Steinberg for a comprehen-
sive report which will enable the Board to communicate its
needs to the Legislature.
Mrs. Steinberg highlighted the System enrollment trends for
full-time and part-time students, systemwide enrollment
percent by gender and racial-ethnic designation for 1982-
1991, and student age by Campus for Fall 1991.
Mr. Klaich moved to accept the Enrollment Report, Fall 1991.
Mrs. Whitley seconded. Motion carried.
President Crowley announced that one of UNR's long-time students,
Leslie Jacques (Assistant Secretary of the Board), would be com-
pleting her bachelor's degree this December.
10. Information Only: Preliminary UNS 1993 Capital Construction
Request
Chancellor Dawson presented a review of capital construction
and discussed the priorities along with the UNS Preliminary
1993 Capital Construction Request. Final action on the re-
quest will be made at the January, 1992 meeting. Chancellor
Dawson distributed the UNS 1993-95 Capital Improvements
Tentative Recommendations, filed in the Regents' Office.
He explained the Systemwide Facilities Summary, which was
compiled from a current UNS facilities inventory of exist-
ing space and using Campus approved formulas to generate
statistics indicating space needs for classrooms, class
laboratories, office, research laboratories and study space.
The advanced planned projects are recommended as follows:
1) CCSN Phase V - Cheyenne, 100,000 square feet
2) CCSN Phase III - West Charleston, 80,000 square feet
3) TMCC Phase VI, 115,000 square feet
4) NNCC - Winnemucca Building, 8,000 square feet
5) UNR Education Building, 100,000 square feet
The new projects are recommended as follows:
1) WNCC Phase V, 61,000 square feet
2) DRI North, 75,000 square feet
3) UNLV Library, 250,000 square feet
4) UNLV Wright Hall Expansion, 30,000 square feet
5) CCSN - Henderson, 80,000 square feet
6) UNLV Business Building, 115,000 square feet
7) UNR Parking Garage
8) UNR Clinical Science Building, Las Vegas, 60,000 square
feet
Chancellor Dawson explained that page two indicated the
total space available, additional space needed and percent-
age deficit throughout the System.
Chairman Sparks stated that the formulas were based on needs
and that not all 7 institutions would have all their needs
fulfilled. Mrs. Steinberg stated that by using the formulas
it required each of the Campuses to report consistently in
order to project their needs, although the final decision
must be made by someone else.
President Maxson agreed that the formulas provide data, but
the Council of Presidents is still in the process of dis-
cussing the capital construction request. The Council is
addressing the issues of funding for planning. There has
not been enough time to review the needs analysis. The
Council will present a priority list to the Board at the
next meeting.
Mr. Klaich stated that the documentation presented is a
great improvement and has given him a much better perspec-
tive on the needs of the Campuses.
Chancellor Dawson stated that WNCC has the greatest need,
with a 143% deficit and it is recommended that WNCC be
placed at the top of the request list which Mr. Robert
Ferrari, Director of State Public Works Board, will pre-
sent to the State Public Works Board for its consideration.
Dr. Hammargren left the meeting.
Chancellor Dawson stated that the National Science Foundation,
in collaboration with the American Association of Community and
Junior Colleges, has awarded 1-year fellowships in Washington,
D. C. to 6 Community College Science and/or Math Instructors.
It was with great pleasure that Chancellor Dawson announced that
TMCC has the distinct honor of supplying 2 of the 6 Professors
who were selected from a national field, Dr. Jody Chase and Dr.
John Clevenger. The program is designed to allow NSF to learn
more about the mission of Community Colleges and promote co-
operation between NSF and 2-year schools. Selected teachers will
spend up to 9 months at NSF headquarters in Washington, D. C.
11. Report on Academic Planning
At the Regents' Fall Workshop in November, 1991, partici-
pants began discussions on a system process for academic
planning. Regent Derby reported the outcome from that ses-
sion and distributed the summary reports from each of the
small group discussions, filed in the Regents' Office. Dr.
Derby stated that a publication will be distributed in
January that will contain the strategic directions and ob-
jectives that were discussed at the workshop. The follow-
ing is the compilation of strategic directions' highlights
that were derived from the workshop:
1) Undergraduate Education
2) Planning/Role and Mission
3) Resources
4) Partnerships
5) Access
6) Assessment/Accountability
7) Diversity
8) Structure
Mrs. Gallagher stated that she was very pleased with the
Academic Planning Workshop and felt that this issue will
be one of the most important tasks the Board will under-
take in the 1990's.
Mr. Foley left the meeting.
Mrs. Steinberg thanked the Academic Vice Presidents and
Deans from the Institutions and on their behalf she stated
that they requested an academic workshop to be held twice
a year.
Dr. Eardley was also pleased with the workshop, but thought
UNS was remiss in not inviting the student representatives
who certainly have input on the direction of the System.
Dr. Derby agreed and assured the Board that they will be
invited to the next session.
12. Approved the System Name Change
Regent Berkley requested consideration be given to changing
the System name to more accurately reflect all institutions.
Suggestions for such change are contained in Ref. D, filed
in the Regents' Office. This item was referred to the
Faculty Senates for comment prior to final Board action.
Each Faculty Senate Chairman responded as follows:
Bill Baines, TMCC, stated that a generic name was
acceptable, such as Nevada System of Universities
and Community Colleges.
Elizabeth Raymond, UNR, stated that there was no strong
feeling from the Campus, but cautioned the Board to
consider the acronym of its final selection. UNR
recommends Nevada System of Higher Education, Nevada
System for Higher Education or Nevada State System of
Higher Education.
Lori Temple, UNLV, stated that there should not be a
name change, but if there has to be she recommended
Nevada system of Higher Education, Nevada System for
Higher Education or Nevada State System of Higher
Education.
Lonnie Pippin, DRI, stated that DRI is sympathetic with
the Community Colleges, but felt that the name should
remain the same. DRI's clientele are familiar with
"UNS" and encouraged the Board to keep the word "Uni-
versity" in the name. (He jokingly suggested DRIPPIN -
Desert Research Institute and Peripheral Places in
Nevada.)
Larry Goodnight, WNCC, stated that WNCC did not recom-
mend a specific name, but wished that "Community Col-
leges" be recognized within the new name.
Ed Nickel, NNCC, stated NNCC welcomed the opportunity
for the Community Colleges to be recognized in the of-
ficial name. NNCC has no specific recommendation,
only that "Community College" be placed in the name.
Candace Kant, CCSN, stated that CCSN endorses the
concept of a name change and applauds the Board for
addressing this issue. CCSN would like "Community
College" in the name to indicate the diversity of
Nevada's higher education system.
Mrs. Berkley moved approval of the name change of the Uni-
versity of Nevada System to University and Community College
System of Nevada. Dr. Derby seconded. Dr. Eardley opposed.
Regents Foley and Hammargren were absent. Motion carried.
General Counsel Klasic was directed to draft appropriate
legislation for this name change.
Regents Foley and Hammargren returned to the meeting.
13. Information Only: Financial Contingency Clause in Profes-
sional Contracts
At the Board of Regents' meeting of October 3, 1991 to con-
sider the question of deferring professional employees'
salaries, one of the Regents suggested the possibility that
financial contingency clauses should be drafted into the
professional employees' contracts to provide that the pay-
ment of salaries or salary increases would be dependent upon
the availability of funds. In this way, if salary funding
was not forthcoming from the Legislature, State or other
funding, professional employees' contracts could be legally
modified to reflect fiscal reality.
At the request of several Regents, this item is for approval
in concept only and General Counsel would then be directed
to draft appropriate contractual language with input from
the Chancellor, the Presidents, and the Faculty Senate
Chairs, for inclusion in next year's professional employment
contracts.
Mr. Klaich stated that he received a letter from the Faculty
Senate Chairmen which highlighted the complexity of the
issue. The letter stated that "Chapter 5 of the UNS Code
contains a detailed process for addressing financial exi-
gencies. The Code provisions were developed specifically
to allow the System as a whole to react to fiscal emergen-
cies in timely fashion but to prevent arbitrary application
of emergency measures. Adding such language to the con-
tracts subverts the provisions of the Code.
"Secondly, Section 5.4.5 of the Code stated that 'Nothing
in this provision shall prevent the lay off of a faculty
member under this subsection without such a declaration (of
financial exigency) of the Board of Regents when such facul-
ty member's employment contract contains the specific pro-
vision that such faculty member's continued employment
during the term of the contract is dependent on the avail-
ability of funds'".
Mr. Klaich suggested that the policies on tenure and finan-
cial exigency be reviewed carefully and in detail before
such language changes be made to employee contracts. Mr.
Foley agreed and felt that the concept should not even be
considered at this time. Dr. Eardley stated that he, too,
was not approving of any language changes in contracts.
Mrs. Gallagher stated that she was not opposed to the 4%
cost-of-living increase for professional faculty, but felt
that criticism toward the faculty would be inevitable, and
did not want such a situation to arise again. It was a
very unfair circumstance the System was placed under.
Chancellor Dawson stated that there has never been a change
in approved cost-of-living increases after the Legislature
had authorized the increase.
Mr. Klaich stated that he continues to support the deci-
sion of the Board of Regents at its October 3, 1991 meeting.
He was hopeful that the decision to grant the increase indi-
cated to the faculty that the Board of Regents supports the
faculty and that the faculty are very important to the
System. Mrs. Berkley also agreed with the outcome of the
meeting.
General Counsel Klasic informed the Board that the Nevada
State Employees Association (NSEA) has filed a law suit
against the Board of Examiners, who authorized the retain-
ing of the legislative approved cost-of-living increase for
State employees. It was his opinion that if NSEA won the
case, that this situation would never happen again.
Mrs. Whitley stated that employee contracts should have
flexibility and did not feel that any language changes
were necessary.
CCSN Faculty Senate Chairman Candace Kant stated that, on
behalf of the Faculty Senates throughout the System, they
were pleased the Board of Regents carefully considered the
letter from the Faculty Senate Chairmen.
14. Report on Continuing Education, UNR and UNLV
President Crowley introduced Dr. Neal Ferguson, Dean of
Continuing Education at UNR. Dr. Ferguson provided an
overview of the UNR Continuing Education program and dis-
tributed materials which are filed in the Regents' Office.
Dr. Ferguson stated that the continuing education program
at UNR has been in existence for 100 years and continues
to grow. He stated that the Division of Continuing Edu-
cation at UNR is the University's academic extension and
continuing education unit. Consistent with the Univer-
sity's role as a land grant institution, the Division of
Continuing Education is committed to creating, providing,
and promoting challenging University-level, lifelong edu-
cational opportunities for Nevadans. He reviewed the aca-
demic credit programs and the non-credit programs. The
Bachelor of General Studies Program has been very success-
ful, with 285 graduates to date and 25 graduates this Decem-
ber. The Master of Judicial Studies is administered to city
judges and has graduated 16 students from 34 states across
the country. In Elko, UNR offers programs for receiving a
Masters in Business Administration, a Masters in Education,
and M. S. in Nursing and a B. S. in Business. He indicated
that electronic distance learning is becoming a major
component to continuing education and Nevada will have to
decide whether it wants to become more involved with other
schools across the nation in providing televised courses
for Nevada students.
President Maxson introduced Dr. Paul Aizley, Dean of Ex-
tended Education and Summer Term, who provided an overview
of the Continuing Education Program at UNLV, which has been
in existence for 25 years. He distributed materials, which
are filed in the Regents' Office, and referred to page 49 of
the catalog which describes the history of continuing educa-
tion at UNLV. He stated that there were approximately 600
non-credit courses offered during the 1990-91 year and about
228 have been scheduled this Fall. In 1991 there were ap-
proximately 9000 students enrolled in 630 courses. There
are 17 faculty and Dr. Aizley introduced those who were in
attendance. Classroom space is unavailable on the UNLV
Camus, so the classes are held throughout the community.
Mrs. Gallagher requested a workshop be scheduled to discuss
the continuing education programs in more detail, including
interactive television and other methods of delivery.
Chairman Sparks agreed, and added that the workshop address
the final impact and staffing of the programs. Dr. Eardley
requested that the Directors of community service programs
at the Community Colleges be included in the workshop
presentation.
Regents Hammargren and Whitley left the meeting. Chairman Sparks
relinquished the gavel to Vice Chairman Eardley.
15. Approved Naming of Building, UNLV
Approved the naming of the building housing the Sports
Injury Center the "Claude I. Howard Sport Injury Research
Center".
Mr. Foley moved approval of the naming of the Sports Injury
Center the Claude I. Howard Sports Injury Research Center
at UNLV. Mrs. Berkley seconded. Motion carried.
Chairman Sparks returned and resumed the gavel. Mrs. Whitley
returned to the meeting.
16. Approved a Resolution, UNLV
Chancellor Dawson presented the following resolution com-
mending Mr. Dennis Finfrock for his service as Interim
Athletic Director at UNLV.
RESOLUTION #91-16
WHEREAS, Dennis Finfrock was appointed Interim Athletic
Director at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas during
a period of great unrest in the Department of Athletics,
and a period of great visibility because of the men's
basketball program, and
WHEREAS, he acknowledged to the Board of Regents upon
acceptance of the appointment that his goal was to en-
sure that the UNLV athletic program be a positive in-
fluence and provide a truly quality educational experi-
ence for every student athlete, and
WHEREAS, he recognized a great number of changes would
need to be forthcoming to accomplish that goal and he
pledged his administration to produce an Athletic De-
partment based on honesty and integrity, and
WHEREAS, under Dennis's leadership changes were made
which have left the Department better off in almost
very area, and
WHEREAS, his hard work and commitment have been extra-
ordinary, how, therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the Board of Regents of the University and
Community College System of Nevada heartily commends
Dennis Finfrock for his selfless dedication to duty and
gives thanks for an outstanding job well done.
Mr. Foley moved approval of the resolution commending Mr.
Dennis Finfrock for his service as Interim Athletic Director
at UNLV. Mrs. Berkley seconded. Motion carried.
17. Approved a Resolution
President Crowley presented the following resolution in
honor of the late Count Alessandro Dandini.
RESOLUTION #91-17
WHEREAS, Count Alessandro Dandini is esteemed as a
scholar, inventory, engineer, educator and philanthro-
pist, in truth a Renaissance Man, and
WHEREAS, he served the people of Nevada with honor and
distinction in his various capacities at the University
of Nevada as Professor, scientist, advisor and patron of
the Arts, and
WHEREAS, Dr. Dandini, through his own initiative, did
seek and secure the site today occupied by the Desert
Research Institute and Truckee Meadows Community Col-
lege, and
WHEREAS, through his vision and persistence, Dr. Dandini
enabled the establishment of the namesake Alessandro
Dandini Research Park to enhance the future prosperity
of Nevada, and
WHEREAS, Dr. Dandini was appointed in 1958 as Marshal
for the University of Nevada, Reno and served in that
capacity until 1987. He hosted numerous distinguished
visitors who visited the Campus, and
WHEREAS, Dr. Dandini designed and contributed the Uni-
versity ceremonial mace that is still used at Univer-
sity of Nevada, Reno graduations and other distinguished
ceremonies, and
WHEREAS, he did inspire and stimulate Nevadans in the
pursuit of artistic, academic and entrepreneurial en-
deavors which shall long benefit this State, and
WHEREAS, his death on November 23, 1991, at the age of
92, is a loss felt grievously by all Nevadans, now
therefore be it
RESOLVED that the Board of Regents of the University and
Community College System of Nevada expresses the admira-
tion, appreciation and respect of the University commu-
nity and conveys its sincerest condolences to his widow,
the Countess Angela Dandini.
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval of the resolution honoring
the late Count Alessandro Dandini. Mrs. Berkley seconded.
Motion carried.
18. Approved the Vote of Confidence
The Board called for a vote of confidence in support of
President Robert Maxson, University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Mrs. Gallagher moved for a vote of confidence in support of
President Robert Maxson, UNLV. Mr. Foley seconded.
Mrs. Berkley stated that she would vote in favor of the vote
of confidence in support of President Maxson, but that she
was uncomfortable with bringing this item to the agenda of
the Board of Regents. Throughout the recent months, the
Board had never doubted the President's ability nor his
total commitment to UNLV. Bringing this item before the
Board only elevates the controversy to a higher level and
she felt that it was unnecessary.
Dr. Hammargren returned to the meeting.
Chairman Sparks stated that the Board requested to make it
known to the public that it supports is Presidents. During
UNLV's trying times she felt it necessary to make a public
statement in support of President Maxson. Dr. Eardley
agreed and felt the Board should do this more often for its
Presidents to show appreciation.
Motion carried.
19. Discussion of Employee Benefits
At the Fall Workshop held November 14, 1991, discussion
was held on employee benefits. Regent Derby had requested
a continuation of that discussion to include additional
comparisons other than the Arkansas Study that is used.
Chairman Sparks stated that the Chancellor's staff has been
very busy working with the academic planning issues and has
been unable to bring forward other studies.
Mr. Klaich stated that he was concerned with the Administra-
tion salaries due to the over-reaction of the media. He
believes that this topic will be discussed during the next
legislative session and felt that the System should be pre-
pared in addressing the issue. Although salaries are a
very small portion of the System budget, it is a very visi-
ble portion. Mr. Klaich suggested that an outside con-
sultant be retained to make recommendations on the salaries
within the System.
Mr. Foley left the meeting.
Chancellor Dawson agreed with Mr. Klaich's suggestion and
added that anything the Chancellor's staff brings before
the Board may be perceived as self-serving, but cautioned
the Board that it will be an unexpected expenditure to hire
a qualified consultant.
Dr. Derby agreed with Mr. Klaich and felt that by hiring a
consultant it would bring more credibility to the Board.
Mrs. Gallagher and Dr. Eardley also agreed and Dr. Eardley
further suggested that salaries also be compared to private
companies within the State of Nevada. He felt that the
System salaries should not be compared to other State
agencies.
20. Report and Recommendations of the Ad Hoc Committee on
Admission Standards
A report and recommendations of the ad hoc Committee on
Admission Standards meeting, held December 5, 1991, were
made by Regent Daniel J. Klaich, Chairman.
(1) The Committee recommended approval of the final rec-
ommendations for UCCSN admission standards.
Chairman Klaich opened the discussion by presenting
the draft recommendations of the ad hoc Committee on
Admission Standards from October 7, 1991. He reviewed
and discussed the reasoning for each recommendation.
He requested the Committee to focus on the preparation
of the final recommendations to be presented to the
full Board of Regents. He stated that the impact on
minority communities and the transferring students
from the Community Colleges are the two major issues
facing the Committee at this time; the Committee has
concurred with all other recommendations.
Dr. Derby stated that her primary concern with raising
the grade point average (GPA) is its impact on Campus
diversity and requested further study in this area.
UNLV Faculty Senate Chairman Lori Temple requested a
moment to clarify the statistics presented to the
Committee on race/ethnicity and minority groups. She
stated she believed that the impact would be fairly
similar for both minority and non-minority groups and
presented statistics to reflect this belief, filed in
the Regents' Office.
UNR Vice President Bob Hoover informed the Committee
that University of California, Davis has an excellent
transfer model, whereby the Community Colleges have a
Transfer Center and, upon admission, the student is
required to sign an agreement regarding goals and ob-
jectives. If these criteria are met upon completion
of courses at the Community Colleges, then the student
can automatically transfer to the University. Dr.
Doug Burris, Assistant to the Chancellor, confirmed
this model and explained the process in further detail.
He indicated that this agreement accelerates the artic-
ulation process. Chairman Klaich agreed with the con-
tract concept and suggested that all entering students
should have an agreement, not just the transfer stu-
dents. Vice President Hoover stated that agreements
would help ensure that there would be space at the
Universities for the transfer student upon completion
at the Community Colleges.
Mrs. Steinberg cautioned the Committee that the data
which was compiled for the Committee's review has been
derived from a one-time study and is a very limited
amount of data.
Chairman Klaich stated that the Committee had two
additional recommendations:
1) Reaffirm the Board of Regents' sensitivity to
protected groups to ensure diversity and success,
and
2) Include information concerning these groups in
annual reports to be presented to the Board of
Regents.
Regents Derby and Whitley felt that additional informa-
tion is needed to make such a decision. Mrs. Gallagher
agreed with the agreement concept for entering students
and felt that the proposed recommendations should be
implemented. After implementation, then significant
data could be gathered and presented to the Board.
Mrs. Whitley felt that it would be more difficult to
lower the admission standards if the Board found the
data necessitated such a change.
Mrs. Sparks indicated that New Mexico has similar
admission standards and they have found that by uti-
lizing a raised admission standard it has increased
the minority enrollment and has decreased the drop
out rate. Vice President Hoover added that New
Mexico's special admit category is the key for their
success.
President Maxson agreed with the agreement concept for
co-enrolled students. He stated that it would help
clarify for the students the different requirements
between the Departments on the Campus.
President Calabro informed the Committee that WNCC and
UNR already have an informal agreement for students,
which WNCC obtained from California. It has helped a
great deal.
Mr. Foley felt that the co-enrollment contract would
have a great effect on retention of students.
Dr. Derby agreed with incorporating the agreement con-
cept into the recommendations, but did not want the
GPA to be raised.
Chairman Klaich reviewed for the Committee the proposed
changes to the draft recommendations and requested Mrs.
Steinberg to revise the recommendations in order to
submit them to the full Board of Regents for their
consideration the following day. The revised draft is
filed in the Regents' Office.
Mr. Foley stated that he supported the recommendations
of the Committee, but is not satisfied with the 2.5
GPA recommendation.
Mr. Klaich stated that several constituents relayed their
concerns regarding the proposed recommendations. The Com-
mittee was aware of these concerns and attempted to address
each concern. He presented the draft recommendations of
the ad hoc Committee on Admission Standards from December
5, 1991. He reviewed and discussed the reasoning for each
recommendation. There were minor editorial changes made
to the December 5, 1991 recommendations which have been
incorporated into the following recommendations:
Recommendation #1
DISCONTINUE SPECIAL NEVADA PROBATIONARY STATUS
Currently, Nevada residents with a high school grade point
average (G. P. A.) of 2.0 to 2.29 may be admitted to UNLV
and UNR on probation. The data show that these students
have a low success rate at the two Universities - less
than half of these students are in good standing after one
semester. Further, no other 4-year public insitutions in
the Western United States have such a policy.
Recommendation #2
INCREASE PERCENTAGE OF SPECIAL ADMITS FROM 4% TO 6%
In contrast, the data showed that approximately 3/4 of the
students from the UNLV and UNR Freshman classes in 1989
who were enrolled as special admits in the Fall were in
good standing the following Spring. The success of these
students is attributed to institutional support and positive
factors in their background which show potential for success
that enables the students to succeed despite admissions
deficiencies.
Recommendation #3
MANDATORY EVALUATION FOR THE CORE
The academic core courses were established by the Board of
Regents in 1989 because they represent a solid group of
college-preparatory classes that, if taken, will enable
students to succeed in the University setting.
For that reason, the Committee reaffirms its commitment to
and the importance of the core course requirements and rec-
ommends to the Board that all applicants be evaluated for
the core as the first part of the evaluation process. The
high school core course requirements may be waived for each
applicant who satisfies one of the following:
(a) Graduation from high school with a grade point average
of 3.0 (b) or higher in academic courses.
(b) Graduation from high school with a grade point average
of 2.5 (C+) or higher in academic courses and an en-
hanced ACT composite score of 21 or higher (or SAT
combined scores of 925 or higher).
(c) Transfer applicants with 15 or more acceptable semester
credits in transferable general education courses which
apply toward fulfillment of Associate of Arts, Associ-
ate of Science, or baccalaureate degree requirements
at regionally accredited institutions, and a cumulative
grade point average of 2.0 (C) or higher.
(d) Applicants who are admitted through the special admis-
sions program.
Having data on every student for the core will enable the
Universities and the System to more thoroughly track student
success as related to factors such as the core, ACT/SAT
score, and high school GPA.
Recommendation #4
REQUIRE A 2.5 OVERALL MINIMUM GRADE POINT AVERAGE
Current UCCSN Admissions Criteria require a minimum overall
grade point average of 2.3. The Committee recommends that
beginning Fall 1993, the minimum overall grade point average
be raised to 2.5. Students currently enrolled in high
school and graduating by Spring of 1996 will not be denied
admission to the two Universities if they meet the admis-
sions criteria currently in place.
Recommendation #5
ANNUAL REPORT ON STUDENT SUCCESS TO THE BOARD
The Committee recommends that the Universities collect data
annually and that an annual report on Student Success be
completed by the Chancellor's Office of Academic Affairs
for consideration by the Board of Regents. Current admis-
sions criteria should be monitored against these data, with
student success as the goal for criteria. Data on core
course requirements must be included in this annual report.
Recommendation #6
IDENTIFY AND PROVIDE ASSISTANCE FOR AT-RISK STUDENTS
The Committee recommends that students admitted to the Uni-
versities and Community Colleges who are considered "at-
risk" based on data collected, should be identified and
required to seek System assistance. Such students should
be advised, counseled, and provided tutorial support serv-
ices. Where appropriate, University students should be re-
quired to concurrently enroll in developmental courses at
the Community Colleges. Early identification of need is
imperative.
The Committee further recommends that each Campus will
develop an institutional plan to implement this recommenda-
tion - and such plans should be reported to the Board of
Regents. Plans will include a review of and assessment of
University applicants for "at-risk" status prior to admis-
sion. The budgetary impacts of implementing such plans
should also be forwarded to the Board of Regents for their
consideration while setting budgetary priorities for the
System.
Recommendation #7
ENHANCE COMMUNICATION ON ADMISSION STANDARDS
TO NEVADA SCHOOLS
The Committee recommends that the Board enhance communica-
tion with students and parents, middle schools/junior high
schools, high schools, and the State Department of Educa-
tion to provide information about skills and academic
preparation necessary for student success at UCCSN Colleges
and Universities. The information should include notifica-
tion of changes in University entrance criteria and provide
a sufficient time period for students to meet the enhanced
criteria.
The Committee specifically recommends that the 1984 publi-
cations "Making High School Work" and "Making High School
Count" should be updated and revised for distribution,
along with a revised version of the "Preparing for College"
brochure.
Recommendation #8
CONCURRENT ADMISSION STATUS
TO UCCSN COMMUNITY COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES TO INCLUDE A
CONTRACT AGREEMENT
The Committee recommends that for those students who may not
meet admissions requirements to the University, or for other
Community College students who may wish to avail themselves
of this option, a concurrent admissions status be developed
which would allow students to be admitted to a UCCSN Com-
munity College and University Campus simultaneously. Stu-
dents would execute a contract agreement with both insti-
tutions and upon successful completion of contract work at
the Community College, would transfer directly to the Uni-
versity. The Committee hopes that these individual con-
tracts will lead to master contracts where appropriate, and
will underscore the Board's continued commitment to im-
proved articulation of courses, programs and degrees.
Recommendation #9
STUDENT DIVERSITY
The Committee recognizes the importance of student diversity
within the UCCSN. The Committee recommends a continued
commitment of sensitivity to the underrepresented popula-
tions and protected groups in the admissions process such
that diversity of student population is protected and
enhanced. The annual report in recommendation #5 shall
also reflect any impact on student diversity.
Mr. Klaich moved approval of the report and recommendations
of the ad hoc Committee on Admission Standards with minor
editorial amendments. Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Motion
carried.
The student representatives were questioned whether they
were satisfied with the recommendations, and ASUN President
Derek Beenfeldt, USA President Jayne Podratz, ASCC Presi-
dent John Kelley were all in agreement with the recommenda-
tions and were in favor of raising the admission standard
to 2.5 GPA from 2.3 GPA.
Dr. Eardley felt that Recommendation #6, Identify and Pro-
vide Assistance for At-Risk Students, was a very important
issue.
Mr. Klaich stated that these recommendations would produce
significant Board of Regent Handbook amendments, which will
be brought back to the Board for consideration.
Motion carried.
Dr. Eardley left the meeting.
Mr. Klaich thanked Ron Remington, Bob Hoover, Bill Cathey,
Herb Peebles, John Unrue, Wayne Nunnely, Glen Krutz and
particularly Karen Steinberg for all their efforts in
accomplishing these recommendations. Four years ago, the
ad hoc Committee on Admission Standards was directed to
review the current admission standards and recommend
changes. Mr. Klaich was thankful that the Committee fol-
lowed the process and reached its goal.
Mrs. Gallagher commended Mr. Klaich and the Committee for a
magnificent job.
The open meeting recessed for 15 minutes to view the model of the
proposed 100 acres to be secured from Clark County for UCCSN.
21. Approved Handbook Changes, Dropping of Courses and
Withdrawal from the University, UNLV
Approved the Handbook changes, Title 4, Chapter 16.E, Uni-
versity of Nevada, Las Vegas, as follows:
A. Section 15, Dropping of Courses
After the last date to drop without being subject to
a grade, no additional drops will be permitted.
B. Section 16, Withdrawal from the University
A student totally withdrawing from all courses secures
a withdrawal form from the Registrar's Office, obtains
all required signatures, and returns the form to the
Registrar's Office. The date on which the form is
filed with the Registrar's Office is the official date
of the withdrawal and this date is used in determining
eligibility for refunds.
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval of the Handbook change re-
garding Dropping of Courses and Withdrawal from the Uni-
versity, UNLV. Mr. Klaich seconded. Motion carried.
22. Approved Oil and Gas Lease, UNR
Approved the following Oil and Gas Lease:
In 1986, UNR received a gift of some 20 parcels of land,
totalling 1812 acres, which were scattered throughout the
southeastern section of the State. The University was also
given a 50% interest in all mineral rights on these lands.
(One of these parcels was sold to the City of Mesquite in
1989.)
Loma Energy Corporation of Billings, Montana has made an
offer to enter into a 5-year Oil and Gas Lease on two (2)
of these parcels. They have agreed to pay a bonus and
rental of $10 per acre for the first year, on a total of
360 acres, and $2 per acre each year thereafter, with a
1/8th (12.5%) royalty in the event of production. The
other 50% owner in the mineral rights has agreed to these
terms, which is twice the amount other land owners are re-
ceiving. Upon execution, the lease will be assigned to
Mobil Oil Corporation. The University will receive $1800
for its share of the first rental payment.
General Counsel Klasic recommended approval upon review of
documentation.
Mr. Klaich moved approval of the Oil and Gas Lease for UNR.
Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Motion carried.
23. Approved Resolution for Loan, Cooperative Extension
Program in Elko, UNR
Approved a Bank Qualified, Tax-Exempt Loan for the purchase
of a modular office facility for the Cooperative Extension
Program in Elko, to be repaid over a six year period.
RESOLUTION #91-19
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY
OF NEVADA THAT:
The Officers of the University are hereby authorized to
solicit proposals for a $95,000 bank loan for the pur-
pose of acquiring a modular office complex for the Co-
operative Extension Service in Elko. The loan is here-
by designated as a "Qualified Tax-Exempt Obligation"
under Section 265(b)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code
of 1986, as amended.
Mrs. Whitley moved approval of the resolution for a loan
to purchase a modular office facility for the UNR Cooper-
ative Extension Program in Elko. Mrs. Gallagher seconded.
Motion carried.
24. Approved the Repair of UCCSN Audio Equipment
Approved the expenditure of not more than $5000 of Regents'
Special Projects Funds for repair of Board's audio equip-
ment used in the northern part of the State for Board of
Regents' meetings. Ref. E is filed in the Regents' Office.
Ms. Mary Lou Moser, Secretary of the Board, explained that
due to the wear and tear from transporting the equipment
to Regent meetings throughout the northern part of the State
over the years, the audio equipment is in need of repair.
Dr. Hammargren moved approval of the expenditure of not
more than $5000 of Regents' Special Projects Funds for the
repair of the Board's audio equipment used in the northern
part of the State for Board of Regents' meetings. Mr.
Klaich seconded. Motion carried.
25. Approved Capital Improvement Fees, WNCC
Approved the authorization to use $65,000 of Capital Im-
provement Fee Funds at WNCC for the second payment for two
modular office buildings to provide additional space for
the Financial Aid Department and faculty and staff offices.
The first payment, in the amount of $60,000, was approved
at the April 4, 1991 Board of Regents' meeting.
Mr. Klaich moved approval of the expenditure of $65,000 of
Capital Improvement Fee Funds at WNCC for payment on two
modular office buildings. Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Motion
carried.
26. Approved Handbook Change, Fee Distribution, CCSN
Approved a Handbook change, Title 4, Chapter 10, Section 12,
Distribution of Registration Fees, Community Colleges:
CCSN - 91-92
General Fund $19.50
General Improvement .50
Capital Improvement 4.00
Student Association 1.30
Student Association - Building Fund .30
Student Association - Designated Projects .40
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$26.00
It was brought to the Board's attention that this change
was recommended by the student government. ASCC President
John Kelley distributed a proposal for the redistribution
of the building fund allowance. The students had previous-
ly approved an increase in tuition to fund the previously
designated "La Casa" project. Since that time, funding has
been approved by the State Legislature. Of the student
approved increase, it had been determined that $0.70 would
go into the Building Fund and $0.30 would go to Student
Government. The proposal described the allocation of the
Student Association Designated Projects.
Mrs. Whitley moved approval of the Handbook change regarding
the CCSN Distribution of Registration Fees and commended
ASCC President John Kelley. Mr. Klaich seconded. Motion
carried.
27. Approved Handbook Addition, Student Fees, UNLV
Approved an addition to the Handbook, Title 4, Chapter 17,
Section 10, Student Fees:
UNR UNLV CCSN NNCC TMCC WNCC
International Student Teaching NA 350 NA NA NA NA
Mrs. Whitley moved approval of the Handbook addition regard-
ing the International Student Teaching Fee at UNLV. Mr.
Klaich seconded. Motion carried.
Dr. Elaine Jarchow, Associate Dean of the College of Edu-
cation, explained that this new fee is to cover expenses
for instructors to review student progress of those who
are performing international student teaching.
28. Report and Recommendations of the Ad Hoc Committee on Status
of Women
A report and recommendations of the ad hoc Committee on
Status of Women meeting, held December 5, 1991, were made
by Regent Jill Derby, Chairman.
(1) The Committee heard reports from the Campuses on their
self-evaluation studies which were completed this Fall.
The following Campus representatives presented their
respective reports, which are filed in the Regents'
Office:
Dr. Stephanie Livingston, DRI
Ms. N. J. Petit, CCSN
Ms. Cyd Mc Mullen, NNCC
Dr. Jacqueline Kirkland, TMCC
Ms. Bridgett Boulton, TMCC
Mrs. Connie Capurro, WNCC
Dr. Mary White Stewart, UNR
Dr. Penny Amy, UNLV
Dr. Jill Winter, UNR Center for Applied Research,
reported some common issues between the Campuses
which have become apparent in the process of conduct-
ing the Campus studies. The report is filed in the
Regents' Office.
Dr. Derby announced that the Committee would present
its recommendations for Board consideration at the
February, 1992 meeting.
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval of the report and recommenda-
tions of the ad hoc Committee on Status of Women. Mrs.
Berkley seconded. Motion carried.
Mr. Klaich requested follow-up reports to be made period-
ically from the recommendations proposed by the ad hoc
Committee on Status of Women.
Dr. Derby expressed her appreciation to the Campus Presi-
dents. It was a tough process for each Campus to undertake
and she commended the efforts and support from each Campus.
29. Report and Recommendations of the Academic Affairs
Committee
A report and recommendations of the Academic Affairs Com-
mittee meeting, held December 5, 1991, were made by Regent
Jill Derby, Chairman.
(1) Approved the Ph. D. in Civil Engineering, Electrical
Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, at UNR, as
continued in Ref. AA-1, filed in the Regents' Office.
This proposal is a change in the name of an existing
degree program from the Ph. D. in Engineering to the
Ph. D. in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering
and Mechanical Engineering.
Currently, students who have completed majors in Civil,
Electrical or Mechanical Engineering are awarded the
Ph. D. in Engineering. This name change will more
clearly identify the specific engineering discipline
of graduates. No modifications in curriculum or
administration are required, and no new resources are
requested.
(2) Approved the M. S. and Ph. D. in Atmospheric Science at
UNR, as contained in Ref. AA-2, filed in the Regents'
Office.
This is a request to modify the existing M. S. in
Atmospheric Physics and Ph. D. in Physics (Atmospheric
Science option) offered by the Physics Department to
an interdisciplinary M. S., Ph. D. in Atmospheric
Science.
Revisions in the curriculum will more appropriately
reflect the broad discipline of Atmospheric Sciences
and better address the educational needs of graduates.
Cooperative efforts between the UNR Physics Department
and the Desert Research Institute will continue, with
shared faculty and facilities.
A program advisory committee and Director will oversee
the management of the program. No additional facili-
ties or equipment are requested.
Vice President Robert Hoover explained further that
the program will expand and strengthen the Physics and
Chemistry programs by combining world-class faculty
from UNR and DRI. He stated that President Taranik
is very agreeable and supportive of this proposal.
(3) New Business - Chairman Derby stated that an item
regarding the academic planning session that was held
during the Regents' Workshop has been placed on the
Board of Regents' agenda for discussion. She requested
the Academic Affairs Committee to work with Acting Vice
Chancellor Karen Steinberg in developing a publication
on strategic directions for UCCSN. It is hoped that
this document will provide information regarding aca-
demic planning for UCCSN and that this document would
be revised periodically as needed.
Mr. Klaich moved approval of the report and recommendations
of the Academic Affairs Committee. Mrs. Gallagher seconded.
Motion carried.
Dr. Derby left the meeting.
30. Approved Handbook Changes, Special Course Fees, UNR and NNCC
Approved the Handbook changes, Title 4, Chapter 17, Section
11, Special Course Fees:
A. University of Nevada, Reno
Private Instrument & Voice Instruction $ 125 per credit
BIO 320, MO1, Experimental Field Ecology 100 per course
GEO 451, Summer Field Geology 1050 - 1250 per course
RWF 460/660 Rangeland Resource
Management 100 per course
RPED 147 Alpine Skiing 140 - 165 per course
RPED 148 Cross Country Skiing 55 - 70 per course
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval of the Handbook change regard-
ing special course fees at UNR. Mrs. Whitley seconded.
Motion carried.
B. Northern Nevada Community College
MTL 296B, AWS Code Certification $ 100 per course
Welding 20 - 51 per course
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval of the Handbook change regard-
ing special course fees at NNCC. Mrs. Whitley seconded.
Motion carried.
31. Approved Handbook Change, Special Use Fee, UNR
Approved a Handbook change, Title 4, Chapter 17, Section 12,
Special Use Fee, Lombardi Recreation Building. These fees
have not been revised since 1977. It is necessary to es-
tablish fees for the use of the new Wellness/Fitness area
within the building. A memorandum from Recreation, Physical
Education and Dance Chair, Oleana Plummer, explaining the
rationale for the new rates is contained in Ref. F, filed
in the Regents' Office.
Mrs. Whitley moved approval of the Handbook change regarding
special use fee, Lombardi Recreation Building, UNR. Mrs.
Gallagher seconded. Motion carried.
32. Approved Self-Supporting Budget, School of Medicine
Approved the following self-supporting budget for the
School of Medicine, Savitt Library:
School of Medicine
Savitt Library
1991-92
1990-91 Budget
Actual Estimate
Resources:
Open Account Balance $ 91,414 $101,055
Revenue:
Gifts 25,000 0
Endowment Income 5,700 5,700
Total Source of Funds $122,114 $106,755
Expenditures:
Classified Salaries (.50 FTE) $ 8,936 $ 9,300
Fringe Benefits 4,123 4,410
Operating 3,000 45,000
Out-of-State Travel 5,000 7,000
Total Expenditures $ 21,059 $ 65,710
Ending Account Balance 101,055 41,045
Total Use of Funds $122,114 $106,755
Mr. Klaich moved approval of the self-supporting budget for
the School of Medicine, Savitt Library. Mrs. Gallagher
seconded. Motion carried.
33. Information Only: Annual Report on KUNV, UNLV
President Maxson introduced Mr. Rob Rosenthal, Director of
KUNV, who provided an annual report on the status of the
Campus radio station.
Mr. Rosenthal reported that KUNV's license is held by the
Board of Regents. The radio station operates 24 hours a
day, 365 days a year with four full-time employees, stu-
dent managers and volunteers. He listed several programs
the station provides to its listeners, i. e., live concerts
and lectures. This year's fundraiser event doubled its
contributions from last year. He reported that the station
produces an 8-page program guide for its listeners. The
station is under construction at this time, but he invited
anyone interested to tour the facility. He stated that the
community is very receptive to the station and he was very
pleased to announce that the station has been in operation
for 10 years.
34. Information Only: Outstanding Student Recognition
At the request of the Board of Regents, each Student Govern-
ment Officer reported on the outstanding student achieve-
ments from the institution, as contained in Ref. H., filed
in the Regents' Office.
Western Nevada Community College - USA President Jayne
Podratz announced the following WNCC outstanding student:
Christopher Judson
University of Nevada, Las Vegas - CSUN Vice President
Kevin Briggs announced the following UNLV outstanding
student:
Pamela Briand
35. Information Only: Outstanding Faculty Recognition
At the request of the Board of Regents, each Faculty Senate
Chairman reported on the outstanding faculty achievements
for the institution, as contained in Ref. G, filed in the
Regents' Office.
Western Nevada Community College - WNCC Faculty Senate
Chairman Larry Goodnight announced the following WNCC
outstanding faculty:
William T. Mewalt
Desert Research Institute - DRI Faculty Senate Chairman
Lonnie Pippin announced the following DRI outstanding
faculty:
James G. Hudson
Community College of Southern Nevada - CCSN Faculty Senate
Chairman Candace Kant announced the following CCSN out-
standing faculty:
Robert Dunkerly
University of Nevada, Las Vegas - UNLV Faculty Senate
Chairman Lori Temple announced the following UNLV outstand-
ing faculty:
Shashi Sathisan
Reginald Souleyrette
University of Nevada, Reno - UNR Faculty Senate Chairman
Elizabeth Raymond announced the following UNR outstanding
faculty:
Lawrence T. Scott
36. Report and Recommendations of the Audit Committee
A report and recommendations of the Audit Committee meeting,
held December 5, 1991, were made by Regent Dorothy S.
Gallagher, Chairman.
(1) Internal Audit Director Sandi Cardinal introduced
William Hartman, Partner of Deloitte & Touche who
introduced the following and they presented the audit
of the UNS Consolidated Financial Statements, June 30,
1991:
Dennis Gauger, Partner
Glen Storer, Manager
Chris Abess, Manager
The representatives stated that the financial position
of the UCCSN along with the changes in its fund bal-
ances and its current operating funds revenues, ex-
penditures and other changes for the year ended in
conformity with generally accepted accounting princi-
ples. The UNS Consolidated Financial Statements are
filed in the Regents' Office.
Deloitte & Touche distributed an Audit Committee Hand-
book to each Committee member.
(2) Deloitte & Touche representatives presented the UNS
Constructive Service Letter, June 30, 1991, and
stated that they considered UCCSN's internal control
structure in order and noted no matters involving the
internal control structure and its operation that is
considered to be material weaknesses.
Mr. Abess reviewed the observations and recommendations
regarding Information Security, Systems Development,
and Disaster Planning for UCCSN.
The UNS Constructive Service Letter is filed in the
Regents' Office.
(3) Internal Audit Director Sandi Cardinal presented the
audit of the UNLV Performing Arts Center, July 1, 1989
through June 30, 1990. The audit report is filed in
the Regents' Office.
Mr. Rick Romito, Director of the Performing Arts
Center, stated that in regard to providing contracts
with on-campus and off-campus organizations, there
seems to be a philosophical difference between the
various Departments on Campus. He explained the
direction he was given by the Administration whereby
he can waive off-campus events has created concern
for UNLV and forms are being designed to aid in the
sponsorship process, however the final content of
these forms is dependent upon policies yet to be
defined.
Mrs. Cardinal stated that the Business Officers are
addressing this issue and will be developing standards.
Chairman Gallagher requested that General Counsel
Klasic work with the Campuses in developing a policy
regarding sponsorship of on-campus and off-campus
organization events held on the Campus.
The Committee continued discussing the legalities of the
policy in further detail and Chairman Gallagher requested
General Counsel Klasic to communicate with the State of
Nevada Risk Management Office regarding the proposed policy.
The following items were reported from the Information
Agenda of this Committee:
(4) Internal Audit Director Sandi Cardinal presented the
follow-up report of the CSUN Preschool at UNLV, July 1,
1989 through December 31, 1990. The follow-up report
is filed in the Regents' Office.
(5) Internal Audit Director Sandi Cardinal presented the
follow-up report of the CCSN Laboratory Fees, Fall
1990 and Spring 1991. The follow-up report is filed
in the Regents' Office.
(6) Internal Audit Director Sandi Cardinal presented the
follow-up report of the CCSN Community Education, Fall
1990. The follow-up report is filed in the Regents'
Office.
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval of the report and recommenda-
tions of the Audit Committee. Mrs. Whitley seconded.
Motion carried.
37. Report and Recommendations of the Research Affairs Committee
A report and recommendations of the Research Affairs Commit-
tee meeting, held December 5, 1991, were made by Regent
Lonnie Hammargren, Chairman.
(1) Information Only: At the request of the Committee, the
Research Affairs Council has prepared a compilation of
Department of Energy (DOE) research funding to the
institutions by subject area and presented a handout
to the Committee, filed in the Regents' Office.
The Nevada Operations Office total is $4,109,056; the
Yucca Mountain Project Office total is $3,034,510; and
other DOE Programs total is $874,459; the Nevada Waste
Projects Office total is $1,537,637; and the Yucca
Mountain Project-One Time total is $9,981,950. The
grand total of all the DOE research funding to the
institutions is $19,537,612.
Chairman Hammargren noted that less than half of the
research funding is concerned with the Yucca Mountain
projects.
(2) Approved an annual "Regents Research Award of (year)",
as contained in Ref. F-3, filed in the Regents' Office.
Chairman Hammargren stated that Chancellor Dawson, the
Presidents' Council and the Faculty Senates at UNR,
UNLV and DRI recommended approval of this award.
UNR Faculty Senate Chairman Elizabeth Raymond stated
that UNR supported this award, but requested the Com-
mittee to establish an additional award for recognizing
creative activities along with the research award.
Upon questioning, it was stated that the award would
not be limited to the Universities and DRI faculty,
but would also include Community College faculty for
consideration of receiving the award.
Chairman Hammargren stated that he did not object to
the Board of Regents establishing a separate award
for creative activities, but the award should not be
developed or proposed by the Research Affairs Commit-
tee. He felt that the Research Award should be ap-
proved as soon as possible to allow time for candi-
dates to be considered by the Board of Regents in
order for it to be given during the upcoming commence-
ment exercises.
Mrs. Sparks questioned the source of funds for the
Research Award ($5000). She reminded the Committee
that the Regents' Special Project Funds are allocated
for one-time expenditure. Dr. Bill Bishop stated that
the Research Affairs Council will approach business
and industry to support this award.
In response to the discussion of the additional crea-
tive activities award, President Taranik indicated
that the two awards are separate and distinct issues.
He felt that it would be difficult to develop the
process and criteria for implementation in May for
the creative activities award.
(3) New business - DRI Vice President Bill Bishop dis-
tributed "Excerpts on 'Academic Freedom'" to the Com-
mittee for their information, filed in the Regents'
Office. The handout provides excerpts from the UNS
Code and the Regents' discussion from its September
1989 meeting.
Mr. Klaich moved approval of the report and recommendations
of the Research Affairs Committee and that the Regents'
Special Projects Fund be utilized for the first year of the
Regents' Researcher Award. Mrs. Berkley seconded. Motion
carried.
38. Report and Recommendations of the Ad Hoc Committee on Health
Care
A report and recommendations of the ad hoc Committee on
Health Care meeting, held December 5, 1991, were made by
Regent Lonnie Hammargren, Chairman.
(1) A presentation was made by Campus representatives on
the Nursing programs at their respective Campuses.
University of Nevada, Las Vegas - Dean Vicky Carwein,
College of Health Sciences, thanked the Board of
Regents and President Maxson for their support of her
service as Dean of the College. She distributed a
summary of the UNLV report, filed in the Regents'
Office, and introduced Rosemary Witt, Associate Pro-
fessor of Nursing. The report indicated that 135
students are enrolled in the basic 4-year program at
UNLV; 35 students are enrolled in the Master's pro-
gram; and 286 students are enrolled in the Pre-Nursing
program. There are 40 students admitted each semester
to the basic baccalaureate program. The following
projects are either in development or are proposed
projects for UNLV's Nursing program:
Projects in Development:
Family Nurse Practitioner Program (Director to be
on Campus Spring 1992)
Availability of first clinical offering (Fall 1992)
First graduate (Fall 1993)
Initiation of Nursing Alumni Association, first
meeting scheduled for January 29, 1992
Proposed Projects:
Combined MSN-MBA (Needs survey completed, currently
on hold)
Distance Learning Project in collaboration with
other schools within UCCSN, AHEC, Rural
Directors of Nursing (Seeking funds from AB577)
University of Nevada, Reno - Vice President of Academic
Affairs Robert Hoover presented UNR's report on Orvis
School of Nursing. The School offers a baccalaureate
degree and a Master's degree. Currently, there are 47
Freshmen enrolled; 42 Sophomores; and 160 Junior and
Senior students enrolled. He reported that there are
41 students enrolled in the Master's program. Orvis
School of Nursing is currently under review and may
possibly either retain its stand-alone model of edu-
cation, or merge with the College of Community Health
Sciences.
Mrs. Sparks requested a follow-up report from UNR re-
garding the Orvis School of Nursing Campus review.
Western Nevada Community College - Dean Lorrie Peterson
of Educational Services reported that WNCC's Nursing
program began when they took over the Sierra College
of Practical Nursing program. She distributed a re-
port which is filed in the Regents' Office. WNCC has
a Professional Nursing (PN) program and a Registered
Nursing program. At present WNCC has two major
thrusts to the Nursing program: 1) Certified Nursing
Assistant Program, and 2) Associate Degree Nursing
Program with PN exit, LPN entrance. She explained
each program in detail. The National League of Nurs-
ing visited WNCC in October and will present its final
report in January 1992. She stated that the clinical
portion of the program is conducted in Reno, whereby
they must compete with Nursing students from UNR's
Orvis School of Nursing, TMCC, and Lassen County Com-
munity College.
Truckee Meadows Community College - Vice President John
Scally, Academic Affairs, stated that TMCC has complet-
ed NLN accreditation and will be revisited in 1993. He
indicated that there are several returning adult stu-
dents. The TMCC Nursing program addresses several
social health care needs, such as respiratory therapy,
mental health, substance abuse, pharmacy technology,
medical assistant, medical transcription.
Dr. Scally announced that Vice President Rita Gubanich has
recently received her Doctorate degree in Education (Ed. D.)
with emphasis on organization and leadership, from the Uni-
versity of San Francisco.
Community College of Southern Nevada - Vice President
Herb Peebles, Academic Affairs, introduced John Berg,
newly appointed Dean of Science and Health. Mr. Berg
expressed his appreciation to the Board of Regents,
Community College staff, and clinical staff for their
support of the Science and Health students at CCSN.
He reported that there are 189 students enrolled in
the Nursing program including 45 students enrolled
in the CNA program; 66 students enrolled in the LPN
program; and 78 students enrolled in the ADN program.
There are 8 full-time faculty, 2 teaching assistants,
and 9 adjunct clinical faculty. The Kellog Foundation
has awarded CCSN with a grant to aid specialists in
developing curriculum in geriatrics. CCSN is one of
6 Community Colleges from around the country that was
chosen for this award. He reported that CCSN sponsors
weekend Nursing courses which has enabled Nursing stu-
dents to maintain their status in the work force.
Mrs. Gallagher stated that she was very pleased with
the institutions and their staffs who have taken great
strides in achieving NLN accreditation.
Northern Nevada Community College - President Ron
Remington reported that two years ago, NNCC was in need
of a review of its Nursing program. He publicly thank-
ed his colleagues for lending their expertise to NNCC
in devising a Nursing curriculum. There are 24 Nursing
students enrolled at NNCC and he reported that all
faculty will hold a Master's degree. He thanked NNCC's
Nursing faculty and staff for their efforts in achiev-
ing NLN accreditation. An NO4LN visit is scheduled
for October 1992.
Mr. Klaich complimented the Community Colleges for
achieving NLN accreditation, and reminded the institu-
tions that they said it couldn't be done.
(2) Chairman Hammargren stated that he will be working with
staff to devise a proposed brochure to be developed for
junior and senior high school students.
Dr. Hammargren moved approval of the report and recom-
mendations of the ad hoc Committee on Health Care.
Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Motion carried.
39. Approved Petition for Land, UNLV
Regent Hammargren requested authorization to petition
Clark County for land to be used for an aeospace museum
which would be operated by UNLV.
Dr. Hammargren introduced Mr. Bob Mc Caffery, who has work-
ed closely with the Spruce Goose Monument in California.
He stated that there was approximately 100 acres of prop-
erty owned by Clark County and suggested that the Regents
petition for this land and possibly relocate the Spruce
Goose Monument to Las Vegas.
President Maxson suggested that the Board of Regents
petition the County for a 2-year option for the project
or for the System.
Chancellor Dawson recommended approval with the provision
that the transfer be made to the Board of Regents without
limiting restrictions as to use. Chairman Sparks directed
that this item be brought back to the Board for final
action.
Mrs. Gallagher moved approval to petition Clark County for
property at the airport to be used for an aerospace museum
or other educational uses which are consistent with the
mission of UCCSN to be operated by UNLV. Mrs. Whitley
seconded. Motion carried.
40. New Business
Mrs. Berkley stated that reporters have been questioning
her regarding the Desert Research Institute and if anyone
was interested, she would restate what she had stated to
the reporter.
Chairman Sparks thanked Dr. Isabelle Emerson for organizing
the Mozart Festival at UNLV, and extended the thanks to the
Music Department and the musicians.
The meeting adjourned at 3:15 P.M.
Mary Lou Moser
Secretary of the Board
12-05-1991