December 7-8, 1963
12-07-1963
Pages 497-520
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA
BOARD OF REGENTS
December 7, 1963
The Board of Regents met on Saturday, December 7, 1963, in the
President's Office, Clark Administration building, Reno Campus.
Present: Regents Anderson, Davis, Germain, Grant, Hug, Jacob-
sen, Lombardi, Magee, White; Engineer Rogers, Business Manager
Humphrey, Vice President Young, and President Armstrong. Deputy
Attorney General Walsh was present as Legal Adviser. Reporters
Laxalt, Dromiack and Glendon covered the meeting for the Press.
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman at 9:15 A.M.
1. Minutes of Previous Meeting
Minutes of the meeting of September 21, 1963 were approved
upon motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Dr. White and
unanimous vote.
2. Approval of Check Registers
President Armstrong presented the attached Check Registers
as submitted by the Business Manager and recommended ap-
proval.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mrs. Magee, carried
unanimously by roll call vote that the Check Registers be
approved.
3. Building Committee Meeting of November 7, 1963
Copies had been distributed to the Regents, as follows:
Minutes of the Meeting of the Building Committee of the
Board of Regents
November 7, 1963
Present: Dr. Anderson, Mr. Germain, Mr. Hug, Mr. Jacobsen,
Dr. Lombardi, President Armstrong, Vice President
Young, Business Manager Humphrey, University
Engineer Rogers.
Land Exchange at Nevada Southern:
Mr. Rogers called attention to the fact that Chapter 386 of
1963 Statutes, which permits land exchange at Nevada South-
ern for enlargement of the Campus, contains the following
requirement:
"Any deed or deeds conveying such property shall con-
tain restrictive covenants (which may be more restric-
tive than the zoning and land use requirement of Clark
County, Nevada) which shall guarantee that such property
shall not be used for purposes detrimental to the neces-
sary and proper growth and conduct of the University of
Nevada, Nevada Southern Regional Branch."
Mr. Rogers said that persons owning land without such a
restriction might be reluctant to exchange for land contain-
ing such a restriction.
Mr. Rogers reported that he and Mr. William Hancock of the
State Planning Board staff had met with most of the property
owners in an effort to work out arrangements for exchange
or purchase of land in the area affected by the above leg-
islation. Only the Episcopal Church has indicated a defi-
nite intention to agree to a land exchange. Negotiations
for this property are now at the point where the Board of
Regents must decide on the wording of the restrictive
covenant.
Mr. Jacobsen moved, Mr. Germain seconded, that the covenant
restriction be drawn up to allow activities permitted down
through C-1 zoning as currently defined. Motion passed.
Mr. Hug moved, Mr. Jacobsen seconded, that the University
request that Mr. Hancock make written offers for land ex-
change for all lands allowed for exchange by the State Leg-
islature except Episcopal Church property, based on recent
land appraisals. If the exchange offers are refused, then
Mr. Hancock should attempt to purchase these lands, based
on the same appraisals. If these efforts fail, then con-
demnation should be considered, starting first with Salton
property. Motion passed.
Land Rezoning Near Nevada Southern:
Mr. Rogers reported that Mr. Fred Goetz has requested a land
use change from R-1 to R-4 for land adjacent to the Nevada
Southern Campus. The matter has been referred to the State
Planning Commission as follows:
"At the October 8th meeting of the Planning Commission,
a public hearing was held on the application of Fred
Goetz to develop and maintain an apartment subdivision
of 6 lots which would permit 17.2 units in the 14,630
square foot lots and 19.6 units on the 16,720 square
foot logs, to be known as University Gardens, on the
South 259.7 feet, East 480 feet, NW 1/4, NE 1/4, Sec-
tion 22, Township 21 South, Range 61 East, generally
located on the South side of Cottage Grove Avenue, 1/4
mile West of Maryland Parkway."
Dr. Lombardi moved, Mr. Germain seconded, that the Univer-
sity go on record as not opposing apartments as such, but
expressing a concern as to their appearance. If the Region-
al Planning Board has power to review plans, it is requested
that the University be given an opportunity to see them be-
fore they are approved. Otherwise, it is requested that re-
zoning be not approved until the plans are presented and the
University has an opportunity to see them. Motion passed.
North Road Development on the Nevada Southern Campus:
Mr. Rogers recommended that in accordance with the Master
Plan, a campus road be developed on the northern boundary
of the Nevada Southern Campus. A County controlled alley
would parallel this road, just off the Campus. Trees could
be planted in a parkway between these two roads. The Com-
mittee agreed with this plan.
North Virginia Street Widening:
Mr. Rogers reported that it has been proposed that North
Virginia Street be widened and improved from the Catholic
Cemetery area to the area immediately serving the new Campus
parking lot to be developed as part of the new stadium proj-
ect. However, the Master Plan contemplates the eventual
restriction of that portion of North Virginia going through
the Campus. Also, the University would have to dedicate
land for the widening.
(Mr. Germain had to leave the meeting to catch an airplane.)
Mr. Jacobsen moved, Dr. Lombardi seconded, that since the
Master Plan contemplates that North Virginia Street eventu-
ally would be going directly through the Campus and the
widening of this street would increase automobile and truck
traffic and the hazards to pedestrians (particularly stu-
dents residing in Dormitories) crossing the street, there-
fore the University should go on record as opposing the
widening of North Virginia Street. Motion passed -- two in
favor, one opposed.
Block N Drain Ditch, Reno Campus:
Mr. Rogers reported that the University has been asked to
serve as co-sponsor of the Block N Drain Ditch Flood Control
Project. The North Truckee Soil Conservation District also
would serve as co-sponsor. No financial obligation is in-
volved.
Dr. Lombardi moved, Mr. Jacobsen seconded, that the Univer-
sity agree to serve as co-sponsor of the Block N Drain Ditch
Flood Control Project. Motion passed.
Dormitory Project, Reno Campus:
Dr. Armstrong reported that Governor Sawyer has agreed to
include a request for corrective legislation on the Reno
Campus Dormitory Project, if a special session of the Leg-
islature is called. A draft of proposed legislation now is
being prepared. No Committee action was required.
Capital Outlay for 1965-67:
Mr. Rogers reported that the University must submit to the
State Planning Board by January 1, 1964, capital improve-
ment needs for the 1965-67 Biennium. The Master Plan proj-
ects $7,000,000 for the Reno Campus and $1,500,000 on the
Nevada Southern Campus. His Office will prepare recommenda-
tions for consideration by the Committee.
Future Campus Development:
Mr. Hug pointed out that the Regents soon must make a deci-
sion to obtain the land needed for campus development or to
modify the Master Plan and go to more high-rise buildings.
He suggested that the University might purchase land subject
to the mortgage. He also suggested that consideration be
given to several ways of lifting the restrictions on the use
of the Valley Road Farm land. He further reported that some
Universities had been successful in obtaining a special
University classification for zoning of land in and around
the Campus.
Next Meeting:
It was agreed that the Committee would meet at noon on
Friday, December 6, 1963, beginning with luncheon.
Respectfully submitted,
Kenneth E. Young
Acting Secretary
Motion by Dr. Lombardi to approve the minutes and the ac-
tions taken was seconded by Mr. Germain.
Dr. Anderson asked for discussion on the proposal to widen
North Virginia Street.
President Armstrong discussed the increase in traffic and
the tendency to concentrate traffic on North Virginia Street
if it is widened, and said that the University would like
to look forward to the time when the street could become a
Campus thoroughfare. On the other hand, widening the street
would speed the flow of traffic to the Stadium area. Dr.
Anderson added that the plans show that the approaches will
not be cloverleaf design, which would be favorable to the
University. He would favor widening on that basis, but
thinks the University should oppose making it a main arte-
rial.
Motion was made by Dr. Anderson, as an amendment to the
motion by Dr. Lombardi, to approve the minutes with the
deletion of this item, which would be left to the Adminis-
tration and the Building Committee for final decision. Dr.
White seconded the motion. Dr. Lombardi and Mr. Germain
accepted the amendment.
Further discussions followed. Mr. Hug favored negotiations
with the Highway Department before making a decision. Over-
pass and underpass possibilities were mentioned. Mr. Rogers
said that an overpass would seldom be used and an underpass
is frowned upon for reasons of safety and sanitation.
Motion was made by Dr. White to amend the motion by Dr.
Anderson to approve the minutes with the exception of the
item pertaining to North Virginia Street and that the
Building Committee study this matter further and make a
recommendation to the Board. The motion was seconded by
Dr. Anderson, and carried unanimously.
4. Building Committee Meeting of December 6, 1963
Chairman of the Committee, Dr. Anderson, asked Dr. Young to
read the minutes as follows:
Minutes of the Meeting of the Building Committee of the
Board of Regents
December 6, 1963
Present: Dr. Anderson, Mr. Davis, Mr. Germain, Mr. Grant,
Mr. Hug, Mr. Jacobsen, Dr. Lombardi, Mrs. Magee,
Dr. White; President Armstrong, Vice President
Young, Engineer Rogers, Business Manager Humphrey,
John V. Jay, Jr. and Charles M. Sprinkel from
Montgomery Ward, Robert E. Millsap, Associate
Architect, Linn C. Alexander, Real Estate Devel-
oper, John W. Brown and Bruce Hicks, Architect-
Engineers, Milton Sharp, President of Alumni
Association, George A. Broten and Glenn Lawlor
of the Department of Health, Physical Education
and Recreation, and William Hancock of the State
Planning Board.
Re-Evaluation of Master Plan:
The Committee discussed the suggestions made by Mr. Hug
relative to the Master Plan for the Reno Campus. Among the
topics discussed were: (a) campus roads, (b) North Vir-
ginia Street, (c) the proposed freeway, (d) architectural
compatibility of new buildings. Mr. Rogers was asked to
develop some sketches showing the possible location and
nature of campus roads and walks. President Armstrong was
asked to investigate the possibility of hiring a noted
architect to serve as consultant to the Board (names, cost,
etc.). Discussion of Mr. Hug's other suggestions were
postponed to a future meeting.
Valley Road Farm:
Mr. Alexander and his associates discussed with the Com-
mittee the possibility of negotiating a 55-year lease for
the Experiment Station Valley Road Farm for development as
a regional shopping center, at an estimated $75,000 guaran-
tee per year plus an unspecified share of the profits. It
was estimated that the capital value of the property and
buildings, to revert to the University at the end of the
55-year lease, would be $7,300,000.
Mr. Jacobsen moved, Mr. Hug seconded, recommending that the
Board of Regents authorize the Building Committee to pursue
this matter. Motion passed.
Physical Education Facilities - Phase I:
Mr. Brown and his associates presented preliminary plans
and a model of the Stadium, Play Fields, Tennis Courts, and
Parking Area (Physical Education Facilities - Phase I), for
the Reno Campus. The possible widening of North Virginia
Street was discussed in connection with the parking lot.
The preliminary estimate of costs for the base bid is
$150,000 in excess of monies appropriated. Mr. Rogers
recommended the deletion of certain items to bring the
project within the money. Approval of the preliminary
plans with further study on the Tennis Courts location
and the construction of two shower buildings instead of
the one shown was recommended by the Faculty Committee,
Mr. Rogers and President Armstrong.
Dr. Lombardi moved, Mr. Jacobsen seconded, that the Commit-
tee recommend approval of the preliminary plans for the pur-
poses of preparing the earthwork contract. Motion passed.
Development of Land Adjacent to Campus - Nevada Southern:
Mr. Rogers reported that Mr. Fredrick Goetz, the owner of
land just to the north of the Nevada Southern Campus, now
plans to build private homes rather than apartments on his
land. This matter was discussed at the last meeting of the
Committee. No further action required.
Re-Zoning Request - Nevada Southern:
Mr. Rogers reported a request to reclassify from R-1 to C-1
(local business) zone for a service station land located on
the east side of Maryland Parkway and the north side of
Harmon Avenue.
Dr. Lombardi moved, Mr. Jacobsen seconded, recommending that
the Board of Regents not object to this re-zoning request.
Motion passed.
Proposal of Latter Day Saints and Roman Catholic Churches -
Nevada Southern:
Mr. Rogers reported on discussions with the churches to
bring the district water to the Nevada Southern Campus. Mr.
Rogers recommended that the second proposal presented by the
church groups be undertaken, that proposal being as follows:
"If funds are not available, that the necessary right-
of-way be deeded by the University to the Las Vegas
Valley Water District; that the LDS Church underwrite
the total cost of the installation of a 10" line with
an understanding that when the need arises for addi-
tional water supply to the University, and the funds
are available, that the University will connect into
the 10" line so constructed with a payment of its share
of the cost of the line based on the formula arrived
at as above through negotiation; that approval be given
for the LDS Church to enter into construction as soon
as necessary bids can be received and awarded."
Mr. Jacobsen moved, Mr. Hug seconded, that the Committee
recommend Board approval of the above recommendation.
Motion passed.
Water Line Installation - Nevada Southern:
Mr. Rogers recommended that he be authorized to install on
the Nevada Southern Campus part of the loop of the water
line which would serve the Dining Hall, Dormitory, and
Social Science building from our present well with funds
for Site Development and Utilities through State Planning
Board. The University therefore would not have to tap the
Las Vegas Valley Water District Line until the money re-
quired to pay the University's share has been obtained
through the Legislature. Funds are available in the Site
Development and Utilities appropriation.
Dr. Lombardi moved, Mr. Hug seconded, that the Committee
recommend Board approval of the above recommendation.
Motion passed.
Social Science and Fine Arts Projects - Nevada Southern:
Mr. Rogers recommended that the Committee request Board
authorization to approve final plans for the Social Science
and Fine Arts projects on the Nevada Southern Campus in
order to avoid delay in the development of the projects.
Mr. Germain moved, Mr. Jacobsen seconded, that the Commit-
tee recommend Board approval of the above recommendation.
Motion passed.
Road Along Center Section Line - Nevada Southern:
Mr. Rogers reported that the master planners and Clark
County have recommended that a major road be located along
the center section line on the Nevada Southern Campus. He
recommended that the road be developed by the County along
this line.
Mr. Germain moved, Mr. Jacobsen seconded, that the Commit-
tee recommend Board approval of the above recommendation.
Motion passed.
Possible Re-Zoning of Exchange Land - Nevada Southern:
Mr. Rogers reported that land to be exchanged at the Nevada
Southern Campus is now zoned R-1. The question has been
raised as to the possibility of the University requesting
a zoning change. He recommended that the University not
request a zoning change for the land.
Mr. Hug moved, Mr. Jacobsen seconded, that the University
request re-zoning to C-1 of the whole parcel along Flamingo
Road. Motion passed.
Sale of Flamingo Road Property - Nevada Southern:
Mr. Hancock reported that the State Planning Board has
requested Board of Regents' approval to offer part of the
Flamingo Road property on the Nevada Southern Campus for
sale in order to augment the $200,000 to be used to pur-
chase land in the desired area. The sale would involve
about 20 acres out of the approximate 40 acres.
Mr. Germain moved, Dr. Lombardi seconded, that the Commit-
tee recommend Board approval of the plan to sell off part
of the Flamingo Road property. However, no sale is to be
made until the Trinity Episcopal Church land exchange is
complete. Land farthest removed from the permanent Campus
is to be sold first, and areas to be sold should be agreed
upon by both Boards. Motion passed.
Zoning of Land North of Campus - Reno:
Mr. Rogers reported that the Regional Planning Commission
has requested the thinking of the Board of Regents regard-
ing the zoning of land north of the present Campus area.
Mr. Jacobsen moved, Mr. Germain seconded, that the Univer-
sity staff be directed to work with Regional Planning
Commission staff on the zoning of this area and then report
back to the Committee with recommendations. Motion passed.
Knoll Creek Project:
President Armstrong reported that no provision had been made
for housing and telephone service in the original long-range
program for the development of the Knoll Creek area. He
recommended that these items now be included in the amounts
of $20,390 for housing and $1,450 for telephone service,
that the long-range program be amended accordingly, and
that the bids for these items be approved.
Mr. Jacobsen moved, Dr. Lombardi seconded, that the Commit-
tee recommend Board approval of the above recommendation.
Motion passed.
Chilton and Harris Property - Elko:
President Armstrong reported that it is now necessary to
survey the property in Elko given to the University so that
the deed of gift can be prepared. Such a survey would cost
$1,500 and the question has been raised as to who would pay
for it.
Mr. Germain moved, Mr. Jacobsen seconded, that the State
Highway Department be approached by University staff to
determine if their personnel would conduct the survey,
inasmuch as they will be working on the freeway in that
area. Motion passed.
W. E. Travis Grant:
President Armstrong reported that there was $20,779.30 re-
maining in the agency account which belonged to the Travis
Grant. He recommended that this amount be withdrawn from
the agency and deposited to the Student Union Addition,
W. E. Travis Grant.
Mr. Jacobsen moved, Dr. Lombardi seconded, that the Commit-
tee recommend Board approval of the above recommendation.
Motion passed.
Life Science Wing - Reno:
President Armstrong reported the need to transfer funds to
allow payment of contingencies for this project. Request
transfer of $9,183.81 from Plant Fund 1-91-3006 to 1-91-
3002.
Mr. Hug moved, Mr. Jacobsen seconded, that the Committee
recommend Board approval of the above recommendation.
Motion passed.
Progress Report:
Mr. Rogers submitted a progress summary of University
projects. No action needed.
I. Reno Campus
A. Home Management Residence: This project is
approximately 60% complete and progressing
satisfactorily.
B. Addition to Jot Travis Union Building: The con-
tractor is completing final "punch list" items
and the project is scheduled to be released for
University occupancy prior to December 15, 1963.
C. Engineering Mines Building: The contractor is
currently completing several remaining items
contained in the final "punch list".
D. Design of Physical Education Facilities: The
engineer's preliminary plans were submitted to
the University for review on October 21, 1963.
Subsequent analyses have indicated a financially
feasible program through elimination of certain
items of work. The completion of the bidding
documents requires University approval of the
revised program and the preparation of final
plans and specifications.
E. Electrical Distribution Clark Administration
Building: Bid documents are currently being pre-
pared by this office for final review and approval
by University authorities.
II. Nevada Southern Campus
A. Design Social Science Building: Final plans and
specifications are scheduled to be received to be
delivered to this Office on December 9, 1963 for
checking and final approval by all authorities.
The expeditious completion of this review and the
approval by all authorities will make it possible
for this project to be put out to bid early in
January, 1964, thereby allowing a feasible sched-
ule for the use of this facility by the University
of Nevada at the beginning of the Fall semester in
1964.
III. Deferred Projects
Work on the following listed projects and their satis-
factory completion has necessarily been deferred be-
cause of lack of information and criteria which neces-
sarily must originate from the University of Nevada.
1. Land Acquisition - Nevada Southern
2. Site Development - Nevada Southern
3. Site Development - Reno Campus
4. Dormitories - Reno Campus
5. Advance Planning Mackay Science Building -
Reno Campus
6. Advance Planning Department of Education
Building - Reno Campus
The early receipt of the necessary criteria requested
from the University of Nevada will make it possible
to proceed immediately with these projects.
The item on re-zoning at Las Vegas was discussed, especial-
ly as to land to be traded, what zoning should be requested,
and how much land should be included in the request. It was
agreed informally to request re-zoning as far as C-1. Mr.
Grant suggested turning over the matter to Mr. Rogers and
Mr. Hancock to work out with the Regional Planning Commis-
sion.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Germain, carried
unanimously by roll call vote to approve the minutes of
the meeting of December 6, 1963.
5. Student Union Addition, W. E. Travis Grant
President Armstrong reported that there was approximately
$41,000 in the fund after deducting the amount authorized
for the Life Science Wing (item 16 of Building Committee
minutes of December 6, 1963). Possible uses for the money
were discussed, and it was agreed informally that the Ad-
ministration look into the possibility of using these funds
to best advantage for obtaining option on land or for land
purchase.
6. Social Science Complex
President Armstrong and Mr. Rogers discussed the status of
the Social Science Complex in Las Vegas. Both agreed that
it is essential to get the classroom units ready for Fall
of next year; the Offices are not so necessary at this time.
Methods of bidding were then discussed, whether it would be
necessary to bid the entire project at once, or whether the
bidding might be broken down for separate units.
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mr. Germain, carried
unanimously that the Social Science Complex be put to bid
so that the classroom portion will be completed by Fall of
1964.
7. Bid Opening Reports
President Armstrong recommended approval of the following
bid opening reports and the actions taken:
a) Addition to Jot Travis Building Patio
A meeting to open bids was held in the Business Office,
Morrill Hall, at 2:00 P.M., on Tuesday, October 8, 1963.
Present were Assistant Business Manager Hattori, Elec-
trical Engineer Carpenter, and members of bidding firms.
Bid notice had duly appeared in local papers for ADDI-
TION TO JOT TRAVIS BUILDING PATIO.
Bids were received and opened by Mr. Hattori as follows:
Philip R. Becker - accompanied by bid bond $ 7,885
A. S. Johnson - accompanied by bid bond 9,850
Allen Galloway - accompanied by bid bond 10,191
Pagni Bros. - accompanied by bid bond 10,748
It is recommended that the bid of Philip R. Becker, in
the amount of $7,885 be accepted, and a contract be
drawn to accomplish this work. This bid is within the
estimate prepared by the University Engineer's Office,
and funds are available in the Dining Commons Repairs
Fund, Account No. 1-22-3001-24.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ James D. Rogers
University Engineer
Approved:
Neil D. Humphrey, Business Manager
Charles J. Armstrong, President Voucher No. 90010
b) Walks at Atmospherium-Planetarium
A meeting to open bids was held in the Business Office,
Morrill Hall, at 2:00 P.M., on Thursday, October 24,
1963. Present were Assistant Business Manager Hattori,
Planning Coordinator Hollett, and members of bidding
firm. Bid notice had duly appeared in local papers for
WALKS AT ATMOSPHERIUM-PLANETARIUM, UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA,
RENO, NEVADA.
The following bid was opened by Mr. Hattori:
Allen Gallaway, General Contractor -
accompanied by bid bond Base Bid $2,537.00
It is recommended that the bid of Allen Gallaway, Gen-
eral Contractor, in the amount of $2537 be accepted, and
a contract be drawn to accomplish this work. This bid
is within the estimate prepared by the University Engi-
neer's Office, and funds are available in the Plant
Account Fund, Planetarium-Atmospherium Building, Account
No. 1-91-3004-25.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ James D. Rogers
University Engineer
Approved:
Neil D. Humphrey, Business Manager
Charles J. Armstrong, President Voucher No. 90011
c) Residence, Knoll Creek Experiment Station
A meeting to open bids in the Business Office, Morrill
Hall, at 2:00 P.M., was held on December 2, 1963. Pres-
ent were Accountant Phelps, Accountant Test, Dean
Bohmont, Assistant Engineer Whalen and Mr. Pagni. Bid
notice had duly appeared in local papers for: RESI-
DENCE, UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, KNOLL CREEK EXPERIMENT
STATION, CONTACT, NEVADA.
Bids were received and opened by Mr. Phelps as follows:
Volco Builders Supply, Inc. -
accompanied by cashier's check Base Bid $18,445
Alt. #1 1,945
Pagni Brothers Construction Co. -
accompanied by bid bond Base Bid $44,000
Alt. #1 2,500
It is recommended that the bid of Volco Builders Supply,
Inc., for the amount of $18,445 (Base Bid) and $1,945
(Alternate No. 1) be accepted and a contract be offered
the contractor in the amount of $20,390 to accomplish
this work. This bid is in line with the estimate pre-
pared by the University Engineer's Office, and funds
are available in the Main Station Farm Budget, Account
No. 1-91-3012-25.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ James D. Rogers
University Engineer
Approved:
Neil D. Humphrey, Business Manager
Charles J. Armstrong, President
Dale W. Bohmont, Dean, College
of Agriculture Voucher No. 90012
Motion by Mrs. Magee, seconded by Mr. Germain, carried
unanimously by roll call vote that the acceptance of the
bids and the awarding of the contracts be approved.
8. Stadium
Mr. Germain discussed action taken by the Building Committee
concerning the grade level of the Stadium, in the thought
that there should be more study on excavation costs, advan-
tages and disadvantages. He expressed his thinking that a
14-foot depression might serve for future expansion.
Mr. Rogers discussed possible uses for the dirt removed, and
urged careful consideration before action is taken because
of the affect on the terrain. He pointed out that a change
at this time would set back the time schedule.
Motion by Mr. Germain, was seconded by Mr. Jacobsen, that
the University Engineer be authorized to study these matters
as discussed, with the additional expenses to come from the
Contingency Reserve of the Planning Board, and that the
Building Committee be given authority to modify the accept-
ance of the preliminary plans, based upon this aspect of
the planning.
In further discussion, the thought was expressed that if
the elevation is lowered, the plans will have to be re-
designed. Mr. Rogers called attention to the fact that at
present the University is dealing only with preliminary
plans, and that any new plans would have to show both al-
ternates, but at this time the University is asking only
how many cubic yards of dirt will have to be removed and
at what cost.
Motion by Mr. Germain was seconded by Mr. Jacobsen to amend
the motion in the minutes of the Building Committee to auth-
orize the University Engineer to contact the engineer to
delay any continuation of the work in order to secure an
estimate of cost to move down 14 feet in the bowl, and that
if there is any expense, up to $500, that it be taken from
the Contingency of this project by the Planning Board.
Motion was made by Dr. Anderson to table Mr. Germain's mo-
tion. Mr. Hug seconded. Vote: Germain and Lombardi - No;
all other Regents - Aye.
It was then agreed to ask Mr. Webster Brown, engineer-
architect, to meet with the Regents, and to hold further
discussion and action until the matter is discussed with
him.
9. ASUN Building (Old)
Mr. Rogers reported that the building is sub-standard and
that it should be torn down before it becomes a problem due
to the children in the area. It is unoccupied. He request-
ed authority to seek bids for its demolition and Dr. Arm-
strong so recommended.
Motion by Dr. Anderson, seconded by Dr. White, carried
unanimously that the Administration be authorized to seek
bids for demolition of the old ASUN building on North
Center Street.
10. Financial Report for Year Ended June 30, 1963
The Report had been mailed to the Regents. President Arm-
strong asked if there were any questions or comments. Mr.
Humphrey reported that Mrs. Magee had called attention to
the fact that Fund #71 in the Report did not agree with the
total in the Statement of the Agency Account through the
First National Bank; but that there was a week's difference
in time between the Agency Account Report and the Fiscal
Year Report, and more importantly, the Agency Report in-
cluded the Travis money which is recorded in Fund #91. The
Report was accepted by consensus.
11. History of the University of Nevada
President Armstrong presented a proposal from Professor
Elliott on the projected history of the University. Profes-
sor Jim Hulse has agreed to collaborate in the writing of
the history. The proposal, which Dr. Elliott had indicated
was tentative but as final and complete as it can be at this
time, indicated work to begin in January, 1965, and a com-
pleted manuscript to be ready by September 1, 1966. Costs
listed a Research Assistant (Graduate) at $3600 for 1 1/2
years or $4800 for 2 years, Typist at approximately $1000,
and publication, for which no estimate was given. It was
agreed by the Regents that the President, with Mr. Laxalt,
and Professors Hulse and Elliott, study the possible methods
of treatment and present their proposal to the Regents at a
later date for discussion and determination, with these in-
dividuals present to discuss their proposal. Money in pres-
ent endowment accounts which are unrestricted may be used
for financing the project.
12. Stadium (continued)
Mr. Webster Brown came into the meeting and discussion re-
turned to the Stadium. President Armstrong asked Mr. Brown
to discuss the possibility of putting the Stadium 14 feet
lower than planned.
Mr. Brown said that, with present plans, 160,000 cubic feet
of dirt would be removed at an estimated cost of 55 cents
per yard, which estimate was decided upon after consultation
with two earth moving contractors. As to the time element,
he estimated that bidding for the job would be postponed
about one month.
The Regents asked if going down 14 feet would increase
costs. Mr. Brown answered that the berm on the two sides is
very small and the amount of dirt used is small in compari-
son with the entire bowl. In answer to the question as to
whether or not it would be better to put a higher berm a-
round the top, Mr. Brown thought the difference in wind
break would not be much, and said there is no question that
it would cost more to lower the level of the Stadium. The
advantage is that in the future, seats could be added with-
out going above the dirt berm. As presently planned, Mr.
Brown said that there will be about 5000 seats on one side
and the present student bleachers on the other side, in
order to keep within the budget. He estimated an increase
in cost of $35,000 for the 14 feet. This would accommodate
about 14 additional rows, or a total of 1400 more seats. He
pointed out, however, that the seats would be quite far from
the playing field. At present, on the east side there are
27 rows and on the west side 33 rows. The shaping of the
ground as planned was a matter of economy.
Motion by Mr. Hug, seconded by Mr. Davis, lost with the
vote of 5 "no" and 4 "yes" to approve the preliminary plans
as they are.
Further discussion followed. An elevation lowered to less
than 14 feet was proposed, and comparative costs, advantages
and disadvantages discussed. It was estimated that approx-
mately $25,000 would be needed to lower the elevation by 8
feet.
Motion by Mr. Germain, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
with a vote of 3 "no" and 6 "yes" to lower the level of the
Stadium 8 feet.
13. Work Program for 1964-65
Copies of the Work Program had previously been mailed to
the Regents. Dr. Armstrong discussed the budget and rec-
ommended approval. He explained that, in preparing the
Work Program, the 1964-65 budget, as approved, was revised
to fit the appropriation of the Lgislature and the figures
were distributed to the Deans and Directors for review.
The Deans and Directors were requested to comment on this
tentative budget and conferences were held with all who had
so requested. Following these conferences, and with this
additional information, the tentative budget was again re-
vised as the recommended 1964-65 program. The work budget
represents 6% increase over the last fiscal year because
that was all the money appropriated by the Legislature. No
Contingency Reserve has been provided. The 6% increase has
been used to:
(1) Provide necessary salary increases;
(2) Catch up with the 1963-64 matriculated enrollment
increase of 7.8% on the Reno Campus (4.2% was bud-
geted) and 35% on the Nevada Southern Campus (10%
was budgeted);
(3) Meet the 1964-65 needs of an expected 11% enroll-
ment increase on the Reno Campus and probably 30%
more at Nevada Southern;
(4) Provide at least token assistance to developing
graduate programs.
In presenting the budget recommendation, President Armstrong
noted that priorities are given to salary increases for fac-
ulty. 30 new positions in all categories have been includ-
ed, 18 of which are at Nevada Southern.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Jacobsen, carried
unanimously that the 1964-65 Work Program be approved as
presented.
14. Personnel Recommendations
President Armstrong recommended approval of the following
personnel items:
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE
Appointments as follows:
Ivan Sack as Adjunct Professor and part-time temporary
Lecturer in Plant Science at a salary of $1000 for the per-
iod from September 12, 1963 to January 31, 1964.
Raymond Evans as Adjunct Associate Professor of Plant
Science for the academic year 1963-64.
Kathryn N. Bell as Lecturer in Home Economics at a salary
of $1300 for the academic year 1963-64 (temporary part-time
position).
Gary Arthur Cook as Assistant Extension Agent in Humboldt
County at a salary of $6600 based on twelve months' service,
effective November 1, 1963 (replacement for David Wilkins).
Donald L. Capps as Physiology Technician in Animal Science
at a total salary of $1664 for four months' service, effec-
tive October 1, 1963 (replacement for Gary L. Bischoff).
Benny Lee Coplan as Radio-Television Specialist at an annual
salary rate of $8028 based on twelve months' service, effec-
tive January 1, 1964 (replacement for Burdette Peterson).
Change in Status as follows:
David C. Wilkins from Assistant County Agent in Humboldt
County to Extension Agent in Ormsby County at a salary rate
of $7020 based on twelve months' service, effective October
15, 1963 (new position).
Reappointment as follows:
Dorothy Sanford Terry as Lecturer in Home Economics at a
salary of $1050 for the academic year 1963-64 (temporary
part-time).
COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCE
Appointment as follows:
Joan Devlin as Lecturer in Sociology and Anthropology at a
total salary of $1060 for services from September 25, 1963
to January 31, 1964 (partial replacement for Charles
Stortroen).
AUDIO-VISUAL CENTER
Appointment as follows:
Donald B. Hudson as Technical Assistant in Graphics & Pho-
tography at a salary rate of $6100 based on twelve months'
service, effective October 1, 1963 (replacement for
Francisco Ortiz).
DESERT RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Appointments as follows:
Joel Orlen as Assistant Director for Administration at a
salary rate of $14,000 based on twelve months' service,
effective October 1, 1963 (new position).
John E. Hardaway as Research Associate at a salary rate of
$7200 based on twelve months' service, effective November
1, 1963.
Martin D. Mifflin as Research Associate at a salry rate of
$6600 based on twelve months' service, effective October 1,
1963.
Oran Richard Norton as Curator, Atmospherium-Planetarium,
at a salary rate of $7500 based on twelve months' service,
effective October 21, 1963 (replacement for Robert Moran).
Anthony L. Mindling as Graduate Assistant in Geology at a
salary rate of $2300 for five months' service, effective
September 1, 1963 (new position).
Roy K. Marshall as Consultant in Astronomy and Atmospheric
Physics for the Atmospherium-Planetarium at a salary of
$1,460.80 for six week period, effective November 1, 1963.
Lucille I. Curtis as Clerk Stenographer at an annual salary
of $3792 based on twelve months' service, effective October
1, 1963.
Joan Davlin as Lecturer from September 25, 1963 to January
31, 1964 - $500
Reappointment as follows:
Kenneth W. Parrish as Draftsman at a salary rate of $5100
based on twelve months' service, effective October 1, 1963.
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Appointments as follows:
Greta B. Blair as Graduate Assistant in Secondary Education
at a salary of $2300 for the academic year 1963-64 (unfilled
position).
112 appointments of Supervising Teachers, Fall semester,
1963-64.
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Appointments as follows:
William C. Rose as Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering, 3/4
time at a salary rate of $2150 for the Fall semester, effec-
tive September 1, 1963 (replacement for Elsayed Badaway).
Andrew C. Jackson as Graduate Assistant in Mechanical Engi-
neering at a salary rate of $1125 for 1/2 time for five
months, effective September 1, 1963 (replacement for William
C. Rose).
Alfred T. Jones as Graduate Assistant in Mechanical Engi-
neering at a salary rate of $1150 for 1/2 time for five
months, effective September 1, 1963 (partial replacement
for Elsayed Badaway).
LIBRARY
Appointment as follows:
Faith M. Gianella as Technical Assistant, Special Collec-
tions Department, at a salary of $2250 for six months'
service, effective October 16, 1963 (new position).
MACKAY SCHOOL OF MINES
Appointment as follows:
Jerry L. Hughes as Graduate Assistant in Geology-Geography
at a salary of $1725 for the period November 16, 1963
through June 30, 1964 (new position).
Leave of Absence as follows:
John S. Winston, Professor of Metallurgy, without pay,
for two years beginning February 1, 1964 in order that he
might serve as Professor of Metallurgy at the Istanbul
Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey, contingent upon
obtaining a suitable replacement.
NEVADA SOUTHERN
Appointment as follows:
Gene S. Hotchkiss as Library Reclassification Technician
at a total salary of $999.99 for three months' service
effective December 1, 1963 (replacement for Jacqueline E.
Stormson).
Carol A. Colina as Library Technician at a salary rate of
$4000 based on twelve months' service, effective September
12, 1963 (replacement for Pamela Du Buc).
Norman Arlen Harris as Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering
at a salary of $550 for the period September 12, 1963 to
January 22, 1964.
Raymond W. Heley as Lecturer in Secondary Education for
the period October 24 to December 7, 1963 at no salary,
$150 to be paid to Vocational and Adult Division, State
Department of Education to partially cover travel costs.
Yvonne Marcelle Steffen as Lecturer in French at a salary
of $875 for the period September 12, 1963 to January 22,
1964.
Andrew Adams as Lecturer in Secondary Education at a sal-
ary of $525 for the period September 23, 1963 to January 29,
1964.
John D. Bailiff as Lecturer in Philosophy at a salary of
$525 for the period September 12, 1963 to January 22, 1964.
Robert E. Foster as Lecturer in Education at a salary of
$525 for the period September 16, 1963 to January 22, 1964.
Mary Cady Johnson as Lecturer in Art at a salary of $350
for the period September 12, 1963 to January 22, 1964.
Peter Myer as Lecturer in Art at a salary of $525 for the
period September 12, 1963 to January 22, 1964.
Lee Pivornick as Lecturer in French at a salary of $525 for
the period September 12, 1963 to January 22, 1964.
Herbert C. Wells as Coordinator in Construction Materials
at a salary of $50 for the period December 6 to 15, 1963.
5 appointments in the Fall semester 1963-64 Off-Campus
Program.
7 appointments of Supervising Teachers for the Fall semester
1963-64.
Change in Status as follows:
Jacqueline E. Stormson from Reclassification Technician to
Reclassification Librarian at an annual salary rate of $7000
based on twelve months' service, effective December 1, 1963
(replacement for Sirkka Hall).
NEWS SERVICE
Appointment as follows:
Yolande Sheppard as Technical Assistant at an annual salary
rate of $4800 based on twelve months' service, effective
October 1, 1963 (new position).
Reappointment as follows:
Walter Van Tilburg Clark as Writer in Residence at a salary
rate of $13,333.32 based on twelve months' service, for the
period January 1 to June 30, 1964.
ORVIS SCHOOL OF NURSING
Appointment as follows:
Mary L. Ziegenhorn as Instructor in Nursing at a salary rate
rate of $5859 based on ten months' service, effective Octo-
ber 1, 1963 (replacement for Dorothy Button).
STATEWIDE SERVICES
47 appointments in the Evening Division, Fall semester 1963-
64.
20 appointments in the Off-Campus Program, Fall semester
1963-64.
SABBATICAL LEAVES
In compliance with the regulations governing sabbatical
leaves, the ad hoc Sabbatical Leave Advisory Committee, con-
sisting of Professor Joseph Lintz, Chairman, Professor Glen
Fulcher, Professor Holbert H. Hendrix, Professor Russell R.
Elliott, Professor R. J. Morris, Professor Irving Sandorf,
and Professor Ben F. Wofford, considered 17 applications.
It was possible to grant only 7 sabbatical leaves, and in
accordance with the recommendations of the Committee, Presi-
dent Armstrong recommended the following:
Professor Robert A. Hume - academic year 1964-65
Professor C. W. F. Melz - Fall semester 1964
Professor William C. Miller - Spring semester 1965
Professor Paul F. Secord - academic year 1964-65
Professor Marilyn Horn - February 1 to August 1, 1965
Associate Professor Carl W. Backman - academic year
1964-65
Associate Professor Earl W. Kersten - academic year
1964-65
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mr. Magee, carried with
a vote of 2 "no", 6 "yes" and 1 abstaining, that the per-
sonnel recommendations be approved.
Discussion followed concerning sabbatical leave recommenda-
tions, process for selection, etc.
15. University Calendar
President Armstrong recommended the following calendar for
1964-65 and 1965-66 as approved by the University Council
and the Academic Council and also the following schedule
for Nevada Southern:
1964-65 FIRST SEMESTER 1965-66
Aug. 15 Final date for filing admission Aug. 15
credentials.
Sept. 9 Semester opens. Student housing Sept. 8
available. Preadvisement period
begins.
Sept. 10-13 Orientation and testing of new Sept. 9-12
students.
Sept. 14 Distribution of registration Sept. 13
materials.
Sept. 16 Registration Day. Sept. 15
Sept. 17 Instruction begins. Sept. 16
Sept. 25 Final date for late registration Sept. 24
and addition of courses.
Homecoming.
Oct. 28 Final date for dropping courses. Oct. 27
Oct. 31 Admission Day (no classes). Oct. 31
Nov. 11 Mid-semester. Nov. 10
Nov. 11 Veteran's Day (no classes). Nov. 11
Nov. 17 Mid-semester grade reports due. Nov. 16
Nov. 26-29 Thanksgiving vacation. Nov. 25-28
Dec. 1 Final date for filing applications Dec. 1
for graduation.
Dec. 9- Christmas vacation. Dec. 22-
Jan. 3 Jan. 4
Jan. 4-15 Preadvisement period. Jan. 5-14
Jan. 15 Final date for filing Graduate Jan. 14
Examining Committee reports.
Jan. 18-23 Semester examinations. Jan. 17-22
Jan. 25 Final grades on file with Registrar.Jan. 24
Jan. 26 Semester closes. Jan. 25
SECOND SEMESTER
Jan. 5 Final date for filing admission Jan. 5
credentials.
Jan. 27 Semester opens. Student housing Jan. 27
available.
Jan. 28-31 Orientation and testing of new Jan. 27-30
students.
Feb. 1 Distribution of registration Jan. 31
materials.
Feb. 3 Registration Day. Feb. 2
Feb. 4 Instruction begins. Feb. 3
Feb. 12 Final date for late registration Feb. 11
and adding of courses.
Mar. 15 Final date for filing applications Mar. 15
for graduation.
Mar. 17 Final date for dropping courses. Mar. 16
Mar. 31 Mid-semester. Mar. 30
Apr. 6 Mid-semester grade reports due. Apr. 5
Apr. 15-21 Easter vacation. Apr. 7-13
Apr. 25- University of Nevada Week. Apr. 24-30
May 1
May 1 Mackay Day. Apr. 30
May 21 Final date for filing Graduate May 20
Examining Committee reports.
May 27- Semester examinations. May 27-
June 3 June 2
May 30-31 Memorial Day recess (no classes). May 30
June 3 Graduating students' grades on June 2
file with Registrar.
June 4 Final grades on file with Registrar.June 3
June 5 Semester closes. June 4
June 12 Commencement (Reno) June 11
June 14 Commencement (Las Vegas) June 13
Date Day Event
May 27 Wednesday Semester closes
May 30 Saturday Memorial Day recess
May 31 Sunday Baccalaureate (Reno)
June 1 Monday Commencement (Reno)
June 3 Wednesday Commencement (Las Vegas)
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Davis, carried
unanimously that above calendars be approved as presented.
16. High School Senior Program Fee
President Armstrong recommended approval of the request of
Dean Carlson that the University charge a $25 fee of each
high school student who is recommended for the High School
Senior Program, to be paid at the time the student appears
for the Nevada Southern screening tests. The $25 fee will
be refunded to the student if the student is not accepted
for the program. The fee will be applied as part of the
registration fees if the student is accepted and registers
at Nevada Southern. If a student is accepted in the High
School Senior Program but does not register, the $25 fee
will not be refunded.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Davis, carried
unanimously that the fee charge in the amount of $25 per
student, as presented, be approved.
17. Master of Science Degree in Soil Science
President Armstrong presented with his recommendation for
approval the "Request for Permission to Offer the Master
of Science Degree in Soil Science" as approved by the Grad-
uate Committee, the University Council and the Academic
Council. Material presenting the program, including re-
quirements for admission, program of study and requirements
for the M. S. degree, Department staff, library and research
facilities, and course offerings had previously been mailed
to the members of the Board.
Motion by Dr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Davis, carried
unanimously to approve the offering of the Master of Science
Degree in Soil Science.
18. Summer Session Salary Schedule
President Armstrong recommended approval of the request of
Dean Kelly to set Summer Session salaries according to the
following schedule:
Lecture Courses: Per Credit
Professor $215
Associate Professor 190
Assistant Professor 165
Instructor 150
Laboratory Courses:
The base salary schedule for individual ranks
would remain the same but the formula used for
Evening Division laboratory courses would com-
pensate for the additional contact hours. This
formula is:
(base salary by rank x number of credits)
plus (total hours of laboratory and lecture
minus number of credits x $50) equal salary.
President Armstrong explained that at present, no distinc-
tion is made to Summer Session salaries between laboratory
and non-laboratory courses. Some faculty members in labor-
atory, studio work or activities carry a very heavy load of
contact hours, making it difficult for them to teach a full
credit hour load, resulting in a reduced salary. The for-
mula here presented for laboratory courses is the same as is
now used for the Evening Division.
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mr. Germain, carried
unanimously that the Summer Session salary schedule be
approved.
19. Acceptance of Gifts
President Armstrong presented the following list of gifts
which had been received by the University and recommended
acceptance by the Board:
Library, Reno Campus
From American Society of Civil Engineers, Ladies Auxiliary,
Reno Branch - $150 for the Bixby-Boardman Memorial Fund.
From Mr. Kenneth L. Ball, San Francisco - books, articles
and records of Durrell, Mansfield, Lagerlof, Horgan and
others.
From Representative Walter S. Baring - 50 copies of "The
Federal Government and Education", 1963.
From Mr. Russell G. Benedict, Reno - various materials deal-
ing with civil rights in Nevada.
From the Book-of-the-Month Club, New York - copy of "The New
Cold War: Moscow Versus Pekin".
From Mr. Lewis A. Brown, Reno - $10 in memory of Mr. Fred J.
Brown.
From Mr. August A. Busch, Jr., St. Louis, Missouri - copy of
"Brewed in America: History of Beer and Ale in the United
States".
From Mrs. Aubrey L. Charman, Cupertino, California - $10 in
memory of Fred J. Brown.
From Mr. H. B. Chessher, Reno - several volumes of mineral
industry publications for Mackay School of Mines Library.
From Mrs. E. L. Cord, Reno - two volumes, "Le Louvre", "La
Mussee et Les Chefs D'Oeuvre de La Peinture", in memory of
William Allen Smith.
From Mrs. Harriet P. Craven, Fallen Leaf, California - copy
of Tennyson's "In Memoriam".
From Daughters of Penelope, Reno - copies of "The Basic
Works of Aristotle", "The Dialogues of Plato", "The Complete
Greek Drama", and Godolphin's "The Greek Historians".
From Mr. G. Devereux, New York City - copy of "A Study of
Abortion in Primitive Societies".
From the Mc Kinley Park School Faculty, Reno - $7 for the
Nursing Library Fund in memory of Mr. Vernard Mc Laughlin.
From Mr. Edward E. Gourdin, Reno - copy of "United States
Department of Agriculture Year Book", 1905.
From Mrs. Edith J. Holmes, Reno - $10 in memory of William
O. Holmes.
From International Association of Machinists, Washington,
D. C. - copies of "Machinist", "Labor's Story", "The Ma-
chinists", and various pamphlets.
From Mrs. Arthur Lasher, Reno - approximately 300 books
and numerous pamphlets and magazines.
From Manzanita Hall Association, University of Nevada - copy
of "Design for Modern Living", in memory of Rebecca Sue
Kogan.
From Major General and Mrs. James May, Winnemucca - $15 in
memory of Mr. Lawrence Semenza and Brigadier General White.
From Mrs. J. A. Maynard, Loomis, California - approximately
60 volumes on Engineering.
From Mrs. Hazel Mc Curry, Reno - $5 in memory of Fred J.
Brown.
From Mrs. W. R. Millington, Redwood City, California - $10
in memory of Fred J. Brown.
From Pageant Press, Inc., New York - copy of "The Lord's
Valley" by Miss Virginia Wilson Lee, sent at the request
of the author.
From Mrs. A. L. Rice, Berkeley, California - copy of 9th
edition of the "Encyclopedia Britannica".
From Mrs. John V. Mueller, Reno - 41 issues of the Journal
of Geophysical Research, numerous industry journals, and
copies of "Architectural Record".
From Regent Fred M. Anderson, Reno - several medical jour-
nals.
From Dr. John H. De Tar, Reno - copy of "The Blue Book of
the John Birch Society".
From Miss Mary Ann Ford, Reno - copy of Robert Welch's "The
Politician".
From the following donors to the Robert Q. Hale Memorial
Book Fund, a total of $293.
Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Burgess, Reno $ 5
Dr. and Mrs. Edwin Cantlon, Reno 5
Mr. H. L. Cunningham, Reno 20
Mrs. Rubel David and Frances, Reno 5
Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Drain, Reno 5
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond D. Eyler, Reno 10
The Jack Farnesi family, Reno 5
The Howard Farrell family, Reno 5
The E. J. Gezelin family, Reno 5
Mr. and Mrs. Victor Goodwin, Elko 10
Mr. Dexter Guio, Reno 10
Mr. and Mrs. Gordon B. Harris, Reno 5
Dr. Robert Johnson, Reno 10
The Bruce R. Kelly family, Reno 10
Mr. E. E. Kofoed, Reno 10
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lawson, Sr., Reno 5
Mrs. Pearle Mathieson, Reno 15
Mr. Erwin Mc Pherson and Mr. R. W. Britton, Reno 10
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Nelson, Sparks 10
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Nelson, Reno 10
Nevada Bank of Commerce, Reno 25
Mr. and Mrs. Carrol Nevin, Reno 10
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Pendleton, Reno 5
Savage-Carter Mortgage Company, Reno 10
Sparks Toastmasters Club 1449 10
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Tietje, Reno 5
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Timm, Reno 15
Mrs. Juanita Tumbleson, Reno 5
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Vaillant, Reno 10
Mr. and Mrs. George Warren, Reno 5
Miss Prudence P. White, Reno 5
Mr. William M. White, Reno 15
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Zwonitzer, Reno 3
From Mrs. Ted Morrill, Reno - various newspapers, pamphlets,
pictures and other materials dealing with the study of
Nevada history.
From Mrs. Myrtle Myles, Reno - $10 for the Jack Myles Mem-
orial Bookshelf in Journalism.
From Nevada State Department of Agriculture, Carson City -
copy of "History, International Crop Improvement Associa-
tion, 1919-1961".
From Nevada State Department of Health, Speech and Hearing
Clinic, Reno - volumes 1-16 of the "Translations of the
Beltone Institute for Hearing Research".
From Mr. William J. Rice, Brooklyn, New York - 3 copies of
his book of poems and a copy of the oil painting "Stormy
Sky", by Jeanne Elsa Rice.
From Sierra Pacific Power Company, Reno - $500 to the James
E. Church Fund.
From Mr. Leroy Snyder, San Diego, California - copy of his
poetry, "The Ages".
From the Supreme Temple, Daughters of the Nile, Reno - $500
for purchase of books.
From Mrs. Hazel Vineis, Reno - a number of issues of "The
Reporter".
From Mrs. Willard Watts, Sparks - copy of the book, "One
Dozen Candles".
From Dr. Wendell Phillips, Honolulu, Hawaii - an inscribed
copy of his book "Qataban and Sheba".
From Mr. C. L. Robison, Los Altos, California - $5 in
memory of Fred J. Brown.
From Mr. Ivan Sack, Supervisor, U. S. Forest Service, Reno -
$100 for purchase of books and periodicals in Forestry.
From Mr. and Mrs. John A. Sala, Reno - $10 in memory of
Fred J. Brown.
From Mr. Alfred Merritt Smith, Reno - copy of his "Memoirs".
From Commander Edward P. Stafford, Sparks - copy of his
book, "The Big E".
From The Truth About Cuba Committee, Miami, Florida - copy
of "Cuba and the Rule of Law".
From the University of California Library, Los Angeles - 39
books, many by modern authors.
From Mrs. F. Carrington Weems, New York City - copy of
"Selections from the Brief Mention of Basil Lanneau Gilder-
sleeve".
Library, Las Vegas Campus
From Dr. Louis Bernkrant, Las Vegas - $9.18 for two books in
memory of Mr. Major Sweeney.
From Dr. Klaus Jurgen Citron, Vice Consul, Federal Republic
of Germany, San Francisco - "Nimmersatte Liebe".
From American Institute of Mining and Metallurgical Engi-
neers, Women's Auxiliary, Southern Nevada Section - $100
for a student(s) studying for a degree in the Mackay School
of Mines.
From American Society of Range Management, Nevada Section -
$100 for the Charles E. Fleming Range Management Scholarship
Fund.
From an anonymous donor, Las Vegas - $500 for the Reid
Gardner Memorial Scholarship Account.
From Mr. John J. Ascuaga, Sparks Nugget - $1000 for 4 John
Ascuaga Scholarship recipients.
From Baker, Moody & Frederikson, Consulting Engineers, Las
Vegas - $50 to establish a grant-in-aid to a student in
Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, primarily for pur-
chase of books and supplies.
From General Motors Corporation, Detroit, Michigan - $1200
to cover four scholarships.
From the Humboldt County Bulletin, Winnemucca - $100 for a
scholarship in Journalism.
From Mrs. Safie O. Mc Murphy, Susanville, California - $200
to cover a scholarship for May Janice Dore.
From the Scholarship Board, National Association of Second-
ary-School Principals, Washington, D. C. - $1500 to cover
the Betty Crocker Scholarship for Miss Tina Rae Trelease.
From the Nevada Society of Public Accountants, Northern
District - $100 to cover the Zinn-Peck Memorial Scholarship
in Accounting, awarded to Mr. Jerry M. O'Day.
From Nevada State Nurses' Association, District Number One -
$250 to be credited to the Nevada Nurses' Association
Scholarship Account.
From Rebekah Assembly of Nevada - $100 to cover their
scholarship award to Miss Sally Sue Atkinson.
From Security National Bank, Carson City - $100 to cover
a scholarship for Mr. Dave Schaff.
From Sparks Twenty-Thirty Club - $200 to cover a scholar-
ship for Mr. Daniel Anderson.
From the State Department of Education - $2500 from the
Fleischmann Indian Education Fund to cover stipends for
five Indian students.
From Mr. and Mrs. Don C. Billick, Nevada City, California -
$5 to assist a student in the Mackay School of Mines, in
memory of Ellsworth R. Bennett.
From the Elks National Foundation - $700 for a scholarship
for Miss Mildred M. Oats.
From First Western Savings & Loan Association, Las Vegas -
$300 to cover a scholarship for Miss Pat Deck.
Loan Fund
From Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Buchanan, Sparks - $100 to be cred-
ited to the John Scott Buchanan Memorial Loan Fund.
Grants
From Reno Cancer Center, Inc. - $2,353.12 for the Allie M.
Lee Cancer Research Project.
From the Max C. Fleischmann Foundation of Nevada - two pay-
ments of $10,000 each for the Desert Research Institute
Laboratory Fund.
From the National Science Foundation, Washington, D. C. -
$30,800 for the support of research entitled "X-Ray Analysis
of Rocks and Computation of 'True' Rock Composition" under
the direction of Alexis von Volborth of the Mackay School
of Mines.
From the National Science Foundation, Washington, D. C. -
$96,400 for the support of research entitled "Neutron Acti-
vation Analysis of Oxygen in Oxides, Minerals, and Rocks",
under the direction of Alexis von Volborth, Mackay School
of Mines.
From the National Science Foundation, Washington, D. C. -
$19,400 for the support of a "Conference on the History of
Geology for College Teachers", under the direction of
Joseph Lintz, Jr., Department of Geology-Geography.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Dr. Anderson, carried
unanimously that the gifts be accepted and that the Secre-
tary write notes of thanks on behalf of the Board.
20. Transfers from Contingency Reserve
President Armstrong reported the following transfers of
less than $2000 from Contingency Reserve:
#51 $30 to Student Affairs Office to allow completion of
purchase of office equipment ordered in 1962-63 but
not completed due partly to Buyer's error.
#52 $560 to Speech & Drama Department, College of Arts &
Science, to provide extra funds for forensic team
travel.
#62 $250 to Library, Reno, to provide extra in-state trav-
el money. A like amount of out-of-state money was
transferred from the Library to Special Travel by
transfer #63.
#64 $350 to Publications and News Service to provide for
printing College section of catalog.
#68 $1733 to Office of the Business Manager, wages account,
to provide extra student help needed due to increased
work load and extended sick leave of Accounts Payable
Clerk.
#69 $200 to Psychology Department, College of Arts & Sci-
ence, to provide for a $2500 level Graduate Assistant
budgeted at $2300.
#72 $233.62 to College of Agriculture to correct various
salary accounts. This transfer off-set by #75 which
transferred $227.28 from College of Agriculture to
the Contingency Reserve.
#73 $60 to Agriculture Experiment Station and Extension
Division to correct various salary accounts. This
transfer off-set by #74 which transferred $302.32
from Agriculture Experiment Station and Extension
Division to Reserve.
#79 $150 to Publications and News Service to provide for
printing of invitations and programs for opening of
Atmospherium-Planetarium.
#81 $1725 to Geology-Geography Department, Mackay School
of Mines, to provide a Graduate Assistant for Dr.
George B. Maxey for 7 1/2 months.
#91 $250 to Dean's Office, College of Education, to provide
extra in-state travel funds in conformity with previous
agreement for review of needs mid-year.
President Armstrong recommended approval of the following
transfers from Contingency Reserve of more than $2000 each:
#58 $10,500 to Desert Research Institute to provide 9
months salary (October-June) at rate of $14,000 annual-
ly for Assistant Director for Administration of Desert
Research Institute.
#59 $4100 to Dean's Office, Nevada Southern, to provide for
a PBX Operator (C-14-4) deleted from General Expense
budget but through Business Manager's error, not added
to Dean's Office.
#67 $2183 to Physics Department, College of Arts & Science,
to provide matching funds for NSF equipment grant. A
part of this ($1188) had previously been provided in
the 1962-63 fiscal year but had reverted to Univer-
sity. This returns that money to Department.
#89 $3750 to Psychological Service Center to provide $2700
for a Senior Clerk-Steno (and Psychometrist) for re-
mainder of fiscal year; $400 for professional salaries
for two part-time Psychologists; and $650 for necessary
office equipment and furniture. This service has been
a part of the Psychology Department but has now exper-
ienced such a significant increase in case load that
extra help must be provided.
#90 $6521 to Office of the Business Manager, to provide
$5894 for classified salaries and $357 for retirement
and NIC premiums. The State Purchasing Department
Inventory Control Section has completed approximately
60% of the University inventory. The staff of 3 has
been cut to 1 and there is still about 18 to 20 man
months of work left to finish the inventory. The
State Department of Administration has agreed to fur-
nish the 1 man as a Supervisor if the University
would furnish 2 men. This provides 2 men for period
December 1, 1963 through June 30, 1964.
#94 $6667 to Publications and News Service to continue
Walter V. Clark for an additional six months. His
salary had been budgeted for July through December,
but the project is not completed.
Motion by Mr. Germain, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
unanimously that the fund transfers be approved.
21. Accounts Payable Revolving Fund
President Armstrong presented the following request from Mr.
Humphrey, and recommended approval:
"At present the University has a $100,000 Accounts Payable
Revolving Fund. This $100,000 was appropriated by the State
and, if discontinued for any reason, would be return to the
State Treasury. All Fund One accounts payable checks are
written against this fund and then reimbursements secured
through the State Budget Office, Controller and Treasurer.
"The fund is not as large as it should be. It is frequently
necessary to hold checks for as long as one week until re-
imbursement of previous checks can be secured. This delay
sometimes occurs in the University Accounting Office and
sometimes at the State Offices.
"I have discussed this matter with Mr. Howard E. Barrett,
State Director of Administration, and Mr. Norman Terrell,
Fiscal Analyst, Legislative Counsel Bureau. Both agree
that the Board of Regents has the authority to add to the
Accounts Payable Revolving Fund and both understand the
reasons for desiring to add to the fund. I request that
you recommend that the Board of Regents approve increasing
the Accounts Payable Revolving Fund to $200,000 and approve
use of $100,000 of Fund One non-appropriated receipts
(which would otherwise be invested in U. S. Treasury bills)
for this purpose."
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Germain, carried
unanimously by roll call vote that the request to increase
the Accounts Payable Revolving Fund to $200,000, as above
represented, be approved.
22. Joe E. Moose Research Award
Dr. Moose had requested a change in the agreement of May 29,
1959 entitled "Endowment Agreement for a Joe E. Moose Re-
search Award in the Natural and Physical Sciences" to "En-
dowment Agreement for Joe E. Moose Awards in Biological
Science and in Physics", the income from the endowment to
be divided equally, annually and to be given in cash or
check to:
(1) The outstanding major in a biological science at the
end of his (her) Junior year.
(2) The outstanding Physics major at the end of his (her)
Junior year.
President Armstrong recommended that Dr. Moose's request
be granted.
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mr. Germain, carried
unanimously that the new agreement proposed by Dr. Moose
be approved.
23. Mrs. William Elwell
President Armstrong read a letter from Mrs. Elwell thanking
the Regents for the Resolution concerning the late Mr.
Elwell, and for the expressions of appreciation and friend-
ship of the Regents, faculties, and student body.
24. Fund Group No. 51, Special Gifts and Miscellaneous
President Armstrong discussed the report from Mr. Humphrey
on this fund group, that there are a number designated for
special purposes which have not been used. The University
individuals concerned have been notified of the balances
in these accounts and have been asked to use the funds as
specified by the donors, so that the accounts can be closed.
The President also made the following recommendations con-
cerning use of unused balances:
1) The Rousseau Endowment Income Fund (1-51-6-11) has a
balance of $5,362.61, and is dedicated to historical
research. President Armstrong recommended that it be
used for the expenses of the University of Nevada
history.
2) The General Electric Education and Charity Fund (1-51-
4002) of $1400. The President recommended be assigned
to the College of Engineering for various pieces of
equipment to supplement the funds in the budget.
3) The I. B. M. Education Fund (1-51-4040) of $300. Pres-
ident Armstrong recommended be assigned to the College
of Business Administration to take care of some of their
equipment needs.
4) The Vern Sullivan Bequest (1-51-4011) of $500. Presi-
dent Armstrong recommended be used to help defray the
expenses of ceremonials at Nevada Southern, especially
the 1965 Commencement.
5) The Fleischmann Grant for Electron Microscopes (1-51-
4045) has a residual balance of $981.35. President
Armstrong recommended that this be made available to the
Biology Department for equipment related to electron
microscopes.
6) Three unrestricted endowment accounts have the follow-
ing balances:
Alice Dimmitt Endowment Income (1-51-7002) $13,088.14
Lowell Daniels Endowment Income (1-51-7003) 1,833.14
Hayden Ellicott Endowment Income (1-51-7004) 10,074.67
President Armstrong recommended that these funds be held
for use, if necessary, in place of the Contingency Re-
serve.
Motion by Mr. Germain, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
unanimously that the recommendations above concerning use of
these funds be approved.
25. Dining Commons and Dormitories
President Armstrong reported that health examinations have
now been completed for all Dining Commons and Snack Bar
employees, except one who was employed as of October 1, 1963
and that employee is scheduled to be examined this week
along with new employees. The University has been notified
by the Health Division of the State Department of Health
and Welfare that all employees are all right. Also, the
Dining Commons and Snack Bar have been inspected this Fall
by the Health Division Officers and received an "A" rating,
which is posted. They are on a six months' inspection
schedule and will abide by the strictest of Health Division
regulations.
26. Audit Report
President Armstrong distributed an audit report which was
received on December 2, 1963 from Mr. Normal Terrell, Fiscal
Analyst, Legislative Counsel Bureau, for the fiscal year
1962-63. Certain recommendations were made in a "Supple-
mental Letter to Audit Report" which were answered by Mr.
Humphrey as follows:
1 - Independent Verification of Fees and Tuitions - The
recommendation is that the Registrar's Office assess
the fees instead of the Business Manager's Office. In
view of the continuing criticism of this procedure by
the Legislative Auditor, the recommendation is that
the assessment function be transferred to the Registrar.
2 - Adjustment to Cashbook - This problem is being worked
out to the satisfaction of both offices.
3 - Responsibility for Handling Cash - If the requested new
position of Sr. Accountant is approved for 1964-65, we
will be able to reassign duties to limit cashiering to
two persons effective July, 1964.
4 - Ledger Cards, Continuing Balances - Will comply with
their request.
5 - Internal Control, Tickets Used for Various Events - New
procedures were developed and put into effect in Novem-
ber, 1963 which satisfy this recommendation.
6 - Equipment Control - The inventory of all equipment and
furniture, which was started by the State Purchasing
Department, is now 60% complete, and assume the project
will be completed the Summer of 1964.
7 - Restricted Fund Balances - These funds are restricted
under the specific authority of the Board of Regents.
8 - Consolidation of Funds - To follow the recommendation
exactly as written would be illegal although the ob-
jective is valid. Effective July 1, 1963, the Business
Office changed the cash record method to allow for less
cash in the bank. At the present time $2,341,550.08 of
operating capital is invested in U. S. Treasury Bills.
Even under the previous method, the Business Office was
quite successful in keeping this capital working and in
1962-63 $43,366.25 was earned for the University in this
manner.
9 - Suggested Legislation - Facsimile Signature Device -
Change in present law would be desirable.
27. Tax Sheltered Annuities
At the request of Dr. Armstrong, Mr. Humphrey had checked
into the possibility of making the salary-or-annuity option
available to University staff members. He reported that
the Internal Revenue Service has issued private rulings
stating that institutions included in 501 (c) (3) of the
Internal Revenue Service Code can make tax deferred annuity
contributions for an employee in lieu of taxable salary
payments. If the staff member elects to take a reduction
in salary, or forego an increase, in return for his insti-
tution's purchase of a non-forfeitable (fully vested) annu-
ity contract for him, the amounts so contributed by the
institution will not be taxed to the employee currently,
within the limits of his Exclusion Allowance. Instead, the
compensation is deferred to the retirement years and will
be taxable as received in the form of annuity income. Pres-
ident Armstrong recommended approval by the Board, and the
adoption of the following resolution as the first step:
RESOLUTION #63-9
WHEREAS, the Board of Regents of the University of Nevada
desires to provide retirement annuity contracts for cer-
tain of its employees as portions of their compensations;
and
WHEREAS, it is the intention of the Board of Regents that
these annuity contracts will qualify under the terms of
Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code and that
the premiums paid by the University for the annuity con-
tracts will not currently be considered as income paid to
the employees concerned; and
WHEREAS, it is the intention of the Board of Regents that
the purchase of each annuity contract shall continue in
full effect until the employee concerned retires, dies or
is terminated, whichever event occurs first, provided all
rights under the said annuity contract shall be exercisable
by the employee concerned;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That the Board of Regents does hereby authorize and approve
the purchase of annuity contracts issued by any company
properly authorized and licensed to do business in Nevada,
the amount of such premiums to be not more than 16.67% of
the employee's gross salary; and
The Board of Regents does hereby authorize the President
of the University of Nevada to act on its behalf in respect
to these annuity contracts and to formulate rules and pro-
cedures for their purchase and administration.
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
unanimously that the above resolution be adopted and that
the Administration be authorized to proceed with the plan.
28. Student Refunds
President Armstrong had received two requests for a refund
of fees which are not in conformity with the statement in
the catalog as adopted by the Board of Regents at their
meeting on October 27, 1961.
One request was from Roland A. Pagni, who had received an
eye injury prior to the opening of school. Upon advice of
his physician, he registered in the University, and later,
also upon the advice of his physician, he withdrew, not
having attended any classes.
The other request was from Edward Mitchell, who withdrew
also for health reasons upon the advice of his physician.
President Armstrong recommended that the rule governing
refunds not be changed, and therefore that these requests
not be granted.
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mr. Germain, carried
unanimously to re-affirm the previously adopted policy re-
garding refund of fees, as stated in the University catalog.
After the vote was taken, Regents Lombardi and Davis asked
that the record show that they are not in favor of denying
the Pagni request.
29. Association of Governing Boards
Mrs. Magee discussed the interest of the AGB members who
would be attending the meeting in May in visiting Las Vegas
after the Reno meeting, and apart from the meeting itself.
She proposed that one of the Regents in Southern Nevada,
perhaps Dr. White, be named to host this group and to
arrange for a tour, including the Las Vegas Campus. The
Regents gave informal approval to the appointment of Dr.
White.
30. Regents Meetings
The following dates were set for meetings of the Board:
Saturday, January 25, 1964, in Reno, to act on rec-
ommendations for promotion, tenure, etc.
Saturday, March 28, 1964, in Fallon, to act on salary
matters - the Regents' Salary Committee to meet in
Reno on Friday, March 27.
Saturday, May 2, 1964, in Las Vegas.
The meeting adjourned at 1:15 P.M.
A. C. Grant
Chairman
Alice Terry
Secretary
12-07-1963