December 8-9, 1983
12-08-1983 Pages 69-93 BOARD OF REGENTS UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA SYSTEM December 8-9, 1983 The Board of Regents met on the above dates in the Pine Auditori- um, Student Union, University of Nevada, Reno. Members present: Mr. John R. Mc Bride, Chairman Ms. Frankie Sue Del Papa Mrs. Lilly Fong Mrs. Dorothy S. Gallagher Mr. Chris Karamanos Mrs. Joan Kenney Mr. Daniel J. Klaich Mrs. Jo Ann Sheerin Mrs. June F. Whitley Others present: Chancellor Robert M. Bersi President William Berg, NNCC President Anthony Calabro, WNCC President Joseph Crowley, UNR President V. James Eardley, TMCC President Leonard Goodall, UNLV President Paul Meacham, CCCC Acting President Warren Kocmond, DRI Mr. Donald Klasic, General Counsel Ms. Mary Lou Moser, Secretary Also present were Faculty Senate Chairs Richard Bareuther (Unit), William Cathey (UNR), Joan Doggrell (CCCC), Richard French (DRI), Michael Hardie (WNCC), Louis Horton (NNCC), Mary Ann Lambert (TMCC) and Allen Mori (UNLV), and Student Association Officers. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Mc Bride at 8:50 A.M. 1. Approved the Consent Agenda Approved the Consent Agenda (identified as Ref. A, and filed with the permanent minutes) containing the following items: (1) Approved the minutes of the regular meeting held October 27, 1983. (2) Accepted the gifts, grants and contracts as listed in Ref. C-1 and filed with the permanent minutes. (3) Approved the appointment of Dr. Paul R. Fenske as Executive Director of the Water Resources Center. Dr. Fenske is now Acting Executive Director of that Center. This decision was reached after a nationwide search for the position. (4) Approved the appointment of Ms. Sharon W. Rea as Executive Assistant to the President of DRI. (5) Approved the following estimative budget for 1983-84 for the Nursing Allied Health Workshop at TMCC: 1983-84 Budget Revenue Estimated Opening Cash Balance $ 0 Workshops 30,000 Total Revenue $ 30,000 Expenditures and Fund Balance Professional Salaries 1125 P/T $ 4,800 1100 FTE 3,200 Fringe Benefits 80 Wages 5,000 Fringe Benefits 50 Estimated Operating Expenditures 10,000 Out-of-State Travel 4,500 Ending Fund Balance 2,370 Total Expenditures $ 30,000 (6) Approved a lease between the U. S. Government and UNLV for the leasing of the Taylor building for one year. (7) Approved Campus use of Capital Improvement Fee Funds as needed to support instructional/academic computing for the current biennium only. (8) Approved the following estimative budget for a new account in the College of Agriculture established to collect the fees to be charged for use of the gas chromatograph-mass spectrometer. The fees will be used to 1) support a professional Research Associate who will be employed to operate and maintain the equipment and 2) to fund the cost of repairs and to purchase laboratory supplies. GC-MS Sales Revenue Opening Cash Balance $ 16,790 Interdepartmental Sales 25,000 Outside Sales 8,000 Total Revenue $ 49,790 Expenditures Professional Salaries $ 13,000 Wages 1,000 Fringe Benefits 1,510 Operating 26,280 Out-of-State Travel 1,000 Ending Fund Balance 7,000 Total Expenditures $ 49,790 (9) Approved statement on Litigation Expenses. In Febru- ary, 1983 the Board requested a policy on the payment of litigation expenses be presented for their con- sideration. In September, 1983 such policy was dis- cussed, with objections forthcoming from the Campus Presidents. The matter was referred back to the Presidents' Council for further discussion, with Regents Del Papa and Sheerin assisting. Approved the following statement: Litigation Expenses: The Board of Regents Special Projects Fund will continue to fund 100% of the UNS litigation expenses for the remainder of FY 84. Beginning in FY 84-85, the Campuses will budget for 50% of the deductible costs and the Board of Regents Special Projects Fund will pay for 50% of the deductible and 100% of the expenses over the deductible. In 1985-87 the Campuses are to request 100% of the deductible in their appro- priate budgets. The deductible is to be determined as a percentage of the State appropriated budget for the Campuses. The deductible for UNLV is $50,000 and UNR is $50,000; the other Campuses' deductible is to be a percentage of that amount pegged to each Campus State appropriation. (10) Approved a change in signature authority on the UNS Board of Regents Accounts at Nevada National Bank which is necessary due to the creation of the in- stitutional account offices. Bank Accounts Signature Authority UNS General Account Add: Stephen Salaber Deputy Controller Payroll Account Remove: Art Roberto Acting Controller (11) Approved the amendment of a deed of trust on property donated to the University of Nevada School of Medicine by Mr. Claude I. Howard. The property, the Vegas Verdes Apartment-Motel, 1635 N. Main Street, North Las Vegas, had an original principal sum of $270,000 which has now been reduced to $264,318. The owners requested to change the terms of the deed which was issued at 12% interest with the principal sum to be retired in 20 years. The interest will be reduced to 10% and the term of the mortgage will be extended to 30 years as of Janu- ary 1, 1984. The costs of changing the documents will be borne by the owners of the property. (12) Approved an amendment to the Ebbley Mining Lease which sets forth certain rights and privileges of the Lessee and stipulates the payment schedule. (13) Approved the School of Medicine budget for an Internal Medicine account titled, "The Hoffman La Roche Con- tract", which principally receives fees from a con- tract with that company to do laboratory testing. Hoffman La Roche Contract Revenue Opening Cash Balance $ 16,700 Lab Test Fees 2,000 Total Revenue $ 18,700 Expenditures: Professional Salaries $ 15,000 Fringe Benefits 2,308 Operating 1,392 Total Expenditures $ 18,700 (14) Approved the following appointments to the Mackay School of Mines Advisory Board: Mark Anderson Tonopah, Nevada James H. Bright Reno, Nevada Robert Cheatham Reno, Nevada Timothy Collins Virginia City, Nevada Arthur Columbo Reno, Nevada Douglas R. Cook Reno, Nevada Francis E. Du Bois III Fallon, Nevada W. G. Flangas Las Vegas, Nevada Fred Gibson Henderson, Nevada Joyce M. Hall Reno, Nevada Laurence D. Hartzog San Francisco, Ca. Dean Kerr Salt Lake City, Utah David Kinneberg Hurley, New Mexico Larry L. Lackey Reno, Nevada Frank W. Lewis Reno, Nevada Robert Shoemaker San Francisco, Ca. Donald L. Simpson Round Mountain, Nevada Howard Winn Reno, Nevada Hans Wolfe Reno, Nevada (15) Approved signature authorities for NNB accounts. At the September 15, 1983 Board of Regents meeting, Vice Chancellor Dawson was authorized to negotiate with UNR to develop any special operating procedures required to operate the Lawlor Events Center. As a result, a bank account has been opened at Nevada National Bank for the issuance of checks to performing groups on the night of their performance. It will be funded through regular University procedures on the next morning or next regular work day. Signature authorities on this account are: Robert N. Dagitz, Director David W. Attaway, Associate Director Robert Allen, Associate Director Thomas L. Judy, UNR Controller Arthur C. Roberto, UNR Deputy Controller Any two signatures are required to issue a check. (16) Approved a lease between UNS and Channel 5 Public Broadcasting Inc. for the use of facilities for broad- casting purposes at UNR. The lease is for 10 years, Channel 5 will render broadcast services, including training for broadcast students, as rental. Mrs. Fong moved for adoption of the Consent Agenda. Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Motion carried. 2. Approved Sale of Bonds Vice Chancellor Dawson reported on the progress of the con- solidation of certain University "Student Fees and Improve- ments and Refunding Revenue Bonds, Series 1984". Mr. Dennis Ciocca, E. F. Hutton, presented a proposal to the Board for the purchase of the bonds at 10 1/8% interest. Proposal and purchase contract are on file in the Regents' Office. Vice Chancellor Dawson requested that there be no dipping into the 7th dollar and that the monies being rendered to the Universities, $1.3 million to UNLV and $41,000 to UNR are firm figures. Mr. Ciocca assured the Board that the amounts contained in the proposal and contracts are firm and accurate. Mrs. Gallagher moved approval to sell the bonds. Mrs. Kenney seconded. Motion carried. Mr. Klaich moved approval of the contract. Mr. Karamanos seconded. Motion carried. Chairman Mc Bride introduced Dr. Paul Meacham, President of Clark County Community College, who was attending his first Board meet- ing after commencing his new position on November 1, 1983. 3. Report on UNS Engineering Study Pursuant to a Board request in December, 1982, the National Academy of Engineering was contacted to do a site visit and study of engineering education within the System. The study team, with Chairman Dr. Paul Chena, a member of the National Academy of Engineering, visited the State in March, 1983. Their report was submitted to Campus Presidents for review. The Board asked that a System plan for engineering education be submitted for their consideration. Chairman Mc Bride welcomed some 125 guests from around the State to the meeting who were attending in support of en- gineering education in the System. He explained that the Board was accepting public testimony at this time, and further expressed his desire to see the group work in con- junction with System personnel at this time and into the next several Legislative Sessions for an orderly growth of quality education in the field of engineering. He also made it clear that the first priority of the System at the 1985 Legislative Session would be for faculty salaries, and that engineering needs would be considered by the various Campus- es, as they always have been, in conjunction with the other programs and needs of those Campuses. He stressed that this was not a budget hearing process but a consideration for strengthening the program at UNR and the initial discussion for a program at UNLV. Vice Chancellor Fox presented an overview of steps taken to date, and presented the following observations and recom- mendations: UNLV, UNR Joint Statements 1. Current State Effort - Current levels of State support for engineering education are not sufficient to attain the quality desired, nor the number of desired graduates in engineering. 2. Accreditation of University of Nevada, Reno - The Uni- versity of Nevada, Las Vegas, supports all efforts to protect and maintain the accreditation of engineering programs at the University of Nevada, Reno. 3. Doctoral Degrees at the University of Nevada, Reno - For the feasible future, at least 10 years or more, the Uni- versity of Nevada, Las Vegas, supports the location of all doctoral studies in engineering in Nevada at the University of Nevada, Reno. 4. Masters' Degrees - Disciplinary masters' degrees in civil, electrical, geological, mechanical, metallurgi- cal and mining engineering will continue to be offered by the University of Nevada, Reno, and a general mas- ter's degree program will be implemented at the Uni- versity of Nevada, Las Vegas. 5. Resource Support A. Any expansion of engineering programs at the Uni- versity of Nevada, Las Vegas, will not take place at the expense of necessary additional resource support for the University of Nevada, Reno, and any expansion of engineering programs at Reno will not be at the expense of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. No programs will be moved from one Campus to another. B. The strengthening of engineering education at a College or University Campus within the System is dependent upon the State of Nevada's ability and willingness to do so, along with efforts to seek private sector support. 6. Economic Diversification - Strengthened programs in engineering education are needed in all parts of the State to support economic diversification in Nevada. This is supported by the Governor's Commission on Economic Development, and other studies within the State. 7. Other Educational Needs - In addition to engineering, there are other critical needs in higher education in Nevada in need of expanded support, some of which are also important to economic diversification. 8. Partnership with Community Colleges - Both the Univer- sity of Nevada, Reno, and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, shall work with the Community Colleges on im- proved transfer and training in the field of engineering education. Community College Recommendations The Community Colleges can contribute to the enhancement of engineering education within the System through the follow- ing steps, each requiring more resources than the preceding step. 1. Improved articulation between Community Colleges and the Universities. Development of 2+2, or Capstone programs, which can be accomplished with courses currently of- fered. 2. Add new courses in support of engineering programs. 3. Provide more technical training. 4. Provide a full 2-year engineering technical program. This might imply student selection and assessment. The offering of these programs at each of the Community Colleges would probably not be viable. Perhaps one program could be offered in the northern part of the State and one in the south. Some type of allotment system would be needed to provide slots for students from each Campus. Recommendation The Community College Presidents recommend that the student faculty ratio be lowered to 18:1 in order to provide voca- tional and technical training. Universities' Comments Both the University of Nevada, Reno, and the University at Las Vegas are essentially in agreement with the National Academy of Engineering's assessment of the quality of en- gineering programs within the System. Each recognizes the issues which exist in relation to size, quality and standards, and the two institutions are aware of the needs of not only their own programs, but of each other - for UNR to provide quality programs which assure continuing full accreditation; and to create a viable en- ginning option at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Within the fastest growing State in the nation, the Univer- sities are concerned with the role of engineering education not only for their own programs, but for Nevada's future. University of Nevada, Reno, Priorities 1. Enhance funding at the University of Nevada, Reno, to assure high quality and accreditation. This will re- quire a one-time, one million dollar equipment alloca- tion, and $250,000 per year increases in operating support. 2. Increased support sufficient to improve the quality of engineering programs to meet shortfalls identified in the accreditation report, and the report of the National Academy of Engineering. This would aid in educational quality, and support in Nevada's efforts in economic diversification. University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Priorities 1. Strengthen the existing programs in electrical, mechani- cal and civil engineering at the bachelor's level and group them into a School of Engineering and Computer Science within the College of Science, Mathematics and Engineering. 2. Establish a Master of Engineering program at UNLV, in- itially with the assistance of the University of Nevada, Reno, which can also be offered at off-campus locations. Both of these objectives can be accomplished through the addition of a minimum of 8 new faculty positions in engi- neering over the next biennium, with final decisions to be made on the basis of a UNS Phase I and UNS Phase II report for new programs. Capital and equipment needs will also be addressed. President Crowley, UNR, expressed a need for increased sup- port from the State for engineering and urged the Board to set priorities in this area for an orderly growth of aca- demic excellence in the field. President Goodall, UNLV, reiterated that the System Presi- dents have concurred with the recommendations presented, and that he fully agreed with supporting the UNR College of Engineering and its accreditation as the first priority, but urged consideration of a College of Engineering and Computer Science at UNLV to be brought on line in an orderly and systematic manner in accordance with established System procedures. Mr. Tony Fianaca, representating Western Industrial Nevada, Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada, and the Greater Reno-Sparks Chamber of Commerce, expressed his con- cerns for Colleges of Engineering at both UNLV and UNR, asking that there not be a duplication of programs. He urged the Board to continue funding the UNR College at a level that will lead to excellence and encouraged the pri- vate sector to pursue additional non-State funding. Mr. Richard Arden, President of the College of Engineering Alumni Association, expressed his concerns, stating that the College of Engineering, UNR, has had an increase in en- rollment, has national recognition in the field of Earth- quake Research, and has been accredited, and that there needs to be a commitment to the College at UNR. He esti- mated UNR would need $2 1/2 million within the next two years and distributed to the Board estimated financial costs for the next decade. Mr. Robert Warren, Executive Secretary of the Nevada Mining Association, stated that the mining community depends on engineering education for their employees. He further stated he does not take opposition with the College at UNLV, but wants upgrading throughout the State, especially in the north to secure the mining needs and to make engi- neering a Center of Excellence. Mr. Don Bently introduced Mr. Jim Smith, both of Bentley of Nevada. Mr. Smith expressed concerns for the employees in the Carson Valley, who wish to expand their engineering ed- ucation in both undergraduate and graduate education and that new companies considering the Valley for location would all require strong educational components before moving families into the area. Mr. Belie Williams, Chair, Washoe County Commission, pre- sented a resolution in support of strong engineering edu- cation and stated that there should be diversification in the field of engineering, expressing his support in the Legislature and in the private sector of the State of Nevada. Mr. Fred Lewis, Summa Corporation, expressed a need for diversification within the State, which would require a College of Engineering at UNLV to serve this expansion. He stated his support for the College at UNR, and requested support for the College at UNLV. He also expressed support from the City, State and private sectors for the College of Engineering, citing this as a criteria for enticing new industry to the State. Mr. Tom Hardin, Chairman of the UNLV Engineering Advisory Council, had sent a report to each of the Regents prior to this meeting, and refinforced the stated support of the advisory members to a College at UNLV. Mr. James Cashman presented a plan for engineering education at UNLV, complete with estimated costs. Dean David Emerson, College of Math, Science and Engineering at UNLV, stated the priorities of the engineering program such as graduate programs, research opportunities, and computer science and urged that short and long term goals be set for the College. Mrs. Fong moved to accept and take under advisement all reports, letters and comments on engineering education which have been submitted to the Board. Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Motion carried. Mrs. Fong submitted the following Resolution: RESOLUTION #83-17 The Board of Regents reaffirms its commitment to the College of Engineering, University of Nevada, Reno, in support of a request for adequate funding to enhance the College, and to insure its continuing accreditation. In addition, the Board supports the establishment of an accredited School of Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and will request adequate funding for an orderly developed program over the next several years. The President of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, is directed to submit to the Board, at its meeting in Jan- uary, 1984, a Phase I Plan for approval. If Phase I is approved, Phase II Proposal should be submitted for approval by the Board at the February, 1984 meeting. The Board of Regents also recognizes the need for tech- nical training in "high-tech" areas within the Community Colleges and will support adequate funding, as appro- priate, to meet these Systemwide needs. The Board of Regents recognizes the limitation of State funding available for this purpose and therefore di- rects the respective Presidents to work with their Foundations, community leaders and others in identifying and seeking funds from the private sector, in order that these goals may be met. The Board members will, indi- vidually and collectively, assist the Presidents in this quest for private funding. Mrs. Fong moved approval of the resolution. Mr. Klaich seconded. Mr. Klaich stated that he would like to second Regent Fong's thoughtful resolution in the context of the presentations this morning for the following reasons: 1. The resolution endorses the concept of quality in edu- cation versus mere quantity. 2. It embraces the Statewide nature of this University which the Regents all embrace. 3. It recognizes the inherent symbiotic nature between the University of Nevada System and the general health and welfare of the State of Nevada. Recognition of that same relationship by the political and business sectors of the State of Nevada is equally evident by their at- tendance at this meeting. It is assumed that they recognize not only that same relationship but their commitment to the Board of Regents and people of the State. 4. It proceeds fully cognizant of the fiduciary nature of this Board and the requirement that Regents deliberate and decide critical issues only upon full information and in the context of limited State resources and mul- tiple, pressing institutional priorities. Mrs. Sheerin reminded the Board that the National Academy of Engineering stated that there was a need for a Systemwide plan for engineering in the State and in the System. Mrs. Sheerin amended the resolution to include mandatory Phases I and II and also a Statewide plan. Amendment died for lack of a second. Ms. Del Papa reemphasized that the joint objective statement speaks to the Statewide plan. Mrs. Gallagher stated that the resolution could not encom- pass all problems within the State, that the Board does not want to endorse any "half" done programs, but rather sup- ports engineering at UNLV and supports excellent engineering in both the north and the south. Motion carried. Mrs. Kenney requested from Mr. Cashman a breakdown of funds for the UNLV program as proposed by the Advisory Committee. Mrs. Fong presented to the Board a check in the amount of $500 from the Nevada Society of Professional Engineers, and a gift of 275 shares of Frontier Savings and Loan stock donated by Mr. Wing Fong and herself. Dr. Allen Mori, UNLV Faculty Senate, stated that there should be a "total" State education system, and Vice Chan- cellor Fox confirmed that the Phase I and Phase II review process will consider the Statewide issue. Mr. Bill Siegel, ASUN President, stated his support for the UNR engineering program, but felt that the program at UNR was not meeting student needs nor was it property funded. Mrs. Joan Doggrell, CCCC Faculty Senate, stated her concerns not only as a member of the System, but also as a citizen of the State of Nevada, for the future needs of the System's educational programs. 4. Approved a Master Plan for Dandini Research Park, DRI Approved the master plan developed by Anschen & Allen for the development of the Dandini Research Park, and the management plan in development of the Park. See Ref. C, filed in the Regents Office. Dr. Al Gold, in a slide presentation, discussed the archi- tectural plans for the Dandini Research Park. Mrs. Kenney moved approval of the master plan, and of the management plan in principle and delegated authority to the Chancellor, after review and by Legal Counsel, to approve the contractual documents necessary for their implementa- tion, with the stipulation that periodic reports be made to the Board. Mrs. Whitley seconded. Mr. Klaich expressed concern that the right of rescission referred to on page two of Ref. C is really not a right of recission, but rather a right of reassumption. The manage- ment plan that Dr. Gold outlined is intended to give DRI the flexibility of developing this plan in a businesslike manner. The right to reassume the leases is meant to in- sure the ability of the Regents to take over any leases which have been entered into as well as to reassume control over any undeveloped portions of the site should they at any time determine that it is not being handled or managed properly. He asked that this be a part of the motion, to which the maker and the second agreed. Further, Mr. Klaich explained that this right of reassump- tion also insures that Regents have ultimate control over the funds that are generated from these leases such that if the funds are not being applied through the Foundation for the purposes of the DRI, that the Board specifically approves, then the assumption could be called into effect. Also, Mr. Klaich pointed out that the right of reassumption by the Board was unlimited and that the Board must retain the right to reassume any lease without reason necessarily expressed if it is determined to be in the best interest of the University System. Mrs. Kenney and Mrs. Whitley agreed to the addition to the motion of the right of assumption. Motion carried. 5. Resolution Regarding the "Wolf Pack" Football Team, UNR Chairman Mc Bride submitted the following resolution to the Board: RESOLUTION #83-19 WHEREAS, the University of Nevada, Reno, football team, known as the "Wolf Pack", has achieved national ranking among NCAA Division IAA teams during the 1983 season, and WHEREAS, the "Pack" completed the regular season with a record of 7 wins against 4 defeats, and WHEREAS, that record earned the team its first Big Sky Conference Championship and entry into the Division Championship Tournament, and WHEREAS, thrilling tournament victories over Idaho State (27-20) and North Texas State (20-17) have advanced the team into a semifinal match against Southern Illinois, December 10, 1983, and WHEREAS, this game brings national recognition to the University as typified by CBS TV network coverage, and WHEREAS, Coach Chris Ault's able leadership has combined superb individual athletic performances into a powerful team effort, and WHEREAS, the team has earned the appellation "Team of Destiny", NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Regents hereby offers hearty congratulations, commendation and appreciation for these achievements and best wishes for continued success. Mrs. Sheerin moved approval of the resolution. Mrs. Whitley seconded. Motion carried. 6. Reports from Bank Investors A. Mr. Bud Bodell submitted the report for First Interstate Bank. B. Mr. John Chrissinger submitted the report for Nevada National Bank. C. Mr. Murray Foster submitted the report for Security Bank of Nevada. Mr. Klaich requested Vice Chancellor Dawson and Mr. Foster to continue working on the Planetarium Account. D. Mr. Monte Miller submitted the report for Valley Bank of Nevada. 7. Report from Professional Staff Council, UNLV Ms. Nancy Forni requested the Board to formally recognize the Professional Staff Council at UNLV. Mrs. Gallagher moved to recognize the Professional Staff Council and to develop a constitution for consideration. Mrs. Whitley seconded. There was further discussion on the history of the dis- association of the professional staff from the Faculty Senate, which took place in 1978. General Counsel Klasic stated that the Code allows for more than one Faculty Senate on a Campus. Ms. Del Papa suggested that this issue be referred back to the Campus for further discus- sion before Board action is taken. Chairman Mc Bride relinquished the gavel to Vice Chairman Gallagher. Ms. Del Papa moved to table the discussion on the Profes- sional Staff Council at UNLV until the January meeting. Motion carried. Chairman Mc Bride returned and resumed the gavel. 8. Approved an Addition to Handbook, Enrollment Reporting Policy Approved a System Enrollment Reporting Policy which will establish a time for data collection to allow for improved comparability between institutions and/or between reporting years. Currently, student FTE and headcount enrollments are re- quested by the Chancellor's Office from each Campus accord- ing to dates approved by the Board of Regents for April and October enrollment reports. These reporting procedures do not take the enrollment schedules of the Community Colleges into account to allow comparable enrollment data to be col- lected each semester. The Presidents' Council, Chancellor and Office of Academic Affairs suggested the following addition to the Handbook: Chapter 20, Academic Program Review and System Articulation Policy Section 13. Enrollment Count 1. The enrollment count for each Campus will be made as of the last day to drop/add for regular enroll- ment. However, due to the ongoing nature of Com- munity College enrollments, the Fall semester en- rollments will be collected as of October 15 (Regis- trar's First Reports for Universities) and reported to the Chancellor's Office no later than November 1. Spring semester enrollments will be collected as of March 15 (Registrar's First Reports for Universi- ties) and reported to the Chancellor's Office no later than April 1. 2. In addition to FTE student enrollments, each Campus shall report student headcount for State supported courses, plus a student headcount total for all credit courses regardless of the funding source (this will include continuing eduction at the Uni- versities, and community service or sponsored pro- grams at the Community Colleges). 3. All enrollment reporting requirements shall be co- ordinated through the Office of Institutional Re- search and reported to the Board of Regents at the next scheduled meeting date following collection. Mrs. Whitley moved for approval. Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Motion carried. 9. Revision of Institutional and Student Government Bylaws A. APPROVED INSTITUTIONAL BYLAWS FOR NNCC Approved the Bylaws for Northern Nevada Community Col- lege as contained in Ref. D, and filed with the perma- nent minutes. Mrs. Gallagher moved approval and commended NNCC. Mrs. Whitley seconded. Motion carried. B. PROGRESS REPORT In February, 1983 the Board adopted Resolution 83-2, which requires that each institution revise its Bylaws in conformity with the UNS Code, also adopted at that meeting. In May, 1983 that Resolution was amended to give Camuses ample time in which to complete the process. Mrs. Gallagher moved approval to extend the Bylaws re- porting timeframe at UNR until April. Mrs. Sheerin seconded. Motion carried. President Eardley reported that the TMCC Bylaws are in final draft and will be presented at the January meet- ing. President Meacham reported that the CCCC Bylaws are still in draft form and will be presented at the April meeting. Mrs. Whitley moved to extend the Bylaws reporting time- frame at TMCC until January and CCCC until April. Mrs. Fong seconded. Motion carried. President Calabro reported that the WNCC Bylaws have been submitted to General Counsel for review and will be presented at the April meeting. Mrs. Fong moved to extend the Bylaws reporting timeframe at WNCC until April. Mrs. Kenney seconded. Motion carried. Acting President Kocmond reported that the DRI Bylaws have been submitted to General Counsel for review and will be presented at the April meeting. Ms. Del Papa moved, with the exception of NNCC's Bylaws, which have been approved, all other Bylaws presentations are extended until April. Mrs. Kenney seconded. Motion carried. Dr. Allen Mori, UNLV Faculty Senate, reported that the Bylaws Committee will be meeting with the Regents Liai- son Committee to discuss their Bylaws. Mr. Rick Bareuther, Unit Faculty Senate, reported that the Unit Bylaws are in final draft and will be presented at the January meeting. C. STUDENT GOVERNMENT BYLAWS In June, 1983 Student Officers were requested to review Bylaws and/or Constitutions and to present for adoption needed changes to conform with accountability require- ments. Ms. Karen Silva, USA President, reported that the Stu- dent Constitution will be presented in January. Mr. Bill Siegel, ASUN President, reported that the Stu- dent Constitution will be presented in April. Ms. Linda Barrett, ASTM President, reported that the Student Constitution will be submitted to General Counsel for placement in the Handbook, there having been no changes in their Constitution. 10. Report of System Compensation Committee Dr. Gary Jones, Chair, System Compensation Committee, pre- sented a report and recommendations concerning professional salary and benefits requested for the Biennium 85-87. 11. Approved Budget Parameters for 1985-87 Biennial Budget Director of Financial Planning Ron Sparks presented the parameters for the 1985-87 Biennial Budget as contained in Ref. E, and filed with the permanent minutes. In addition to the parameters contained in Ref. E, the Uni- versities will be requesting a restoration of the $150,000 in State funding cuts from their athletic budgets by the 1981 Legislature in their base budget requests. In addi- tion, a request will be made for the State to pick up 1/5 of the grants-in-aid over the next 5 years in their critical needs budget. Concerning the business centers and accounting functions, support positions and operating funding will be requested in the base budgets to bring them to an acceptable level. These requests will meet growth related needs in the Uni- versities and Community Colleges which have not been met in past budgets and the centers and Campuses have therefore been unable to keep pace with the demands for services. Mrs. Sheerin moved approval of the Budget Parameters for 1985-87 Biennial Budget. Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Motion carried. 12. Approved Sabbatical Leaves, 1984-85 Nevada Revised Statutes and Board of Regents Policy provide for the total number of sabbatical leaves which may be awarded each year. Utilizing the criteria which have been followed in previous years, the maximum available leaves for 1984-85 are: UNLV = 8 UNR = 11 CCCC = 4 NNCC = 1 TMCC = 2 WNCC = 1 DRI = 2 Unit = 1 The following sabbatical leaves were approved. A. University of Nevada, Las Vegas Rita Deanin Abbey, Art, Academic Year 1984-85 Thomas Clark, English, Academic Year 1984-85 Patricia Geuder, English, Academic Year 1984-85 Ed Goodin, Management, Academic Year 1984-85 Charles Levinson, Hotel, Academic Year 1984-85 Dina Titus, Political Science, Spring 1985 Bill Wagonseller, Special Education, Spring 1985 Evalyn Dearmin, Secondary Education, Academic Year 1984-85 Alternates Corinne Mathieu, Foreign Languages, Fall 1984 Thomas Schaffter, Math, Academic Year 1984-85 Marie-France Hilgar, Foreign Languages, Academic Year 1984-85 B. University of Nevada, Reno Thomas F. Cargill, Economics, Academic Year 1984-85 David A. Lightner, Chemistry, Academic Year 1984-85 Richard D. Burkhart, Chemistry, Fall 1984 Bruce M. Douglas, Civil Engineering, Academic Year 1984-85 Catherine S. Fowler, Anthropology, Academic Year 1984-85 Charles B. Rose, Chemistry, Academic Year 1984-85 Willard F. Day, Jr., Psychology, Academic Year 1984-85 Gary L. Vinyard, Biology, Academic Year 1984-85 Ira B. Pauly, Psychiatry & Behaviorial Sciences, Aca- demic Year 1984-85 Richard W. Rust, Biology, Academic Year 1984-85 Michael J. Brodhead, History, Fall 1984 Alternates Keith A. Pierce, Counseling & Guidance Personnel Serv- ices, Academic Year 1984-85 William F. Wilborn, English, Academic Year 1984-85 Stephen C. Mc Farlane, Speech Pathology & Audiology, Fall 1984 James K. Mikawa, Psychology, Academic Year 1984-85 C. Clark County Community College Candace Kant, Social Sciences, Spring, 1985 Caroline Collins, Science & Health, Academic Year 1984-85 Pat Caldwell, Communication & Arts, Academic Year 1984-85 Norma Cleveland, Science & Health, Academic Year 1984-85 Alternates Robb Bay, Student Services, Spring 1985 George Carpenter, Social Science, Spring 1985 D. Truckee Meadows Community College Ray Embry, English, Spring 1985 Paul Davis, Political Science, Spring 1985 Alternates Frank Barnes, Administration of Justice, Spring 1985 Mary Ann Lambert, Nursing, Spring 1985 Bill Baines, English, Academic Year 1984-85 E. Western Nevada Community College Howard R. (Ron) Panik, Communication/Math/Science, Fall 1984 F. Northern Nevada Community College Amy Emerson, Math & Development, Academic Year 1984-85 G. Desert Research Institute John Hallett, Atmospheric Science Center, Fall 1984 Friedwardt Winterberg, Office of the President, Fall 1984 Mrs. Gallagher moved approval of the 1984-85 sabbaticals. Mrs. Sheerin seconded. Motion carried. 14. Approved Outside Auditor Selection Mrs. Whitley, Chair of the Selection Committee, stated they recommended Kafoury, Armstrong & Company as the UNS outside auditor firm, and that the Committee's prime consideration was that of improved services. Mrs. Whitley moved approval of Kafoury, Armstrong & Co. as UNS outside auditor with the fee of $58,000. Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Motion carried. 15. Approved Acceptance and Sale of 200 Shares of Gannett Stock, UNR President Crowley requested approval of an emergency item. Ms. Del Papa moved to accept the emergency item. Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Motion carried. President Crowley requested that the Board accept 200 shares of Gannett stock and authorize the sale of the stock in order to purchase the items for which the gift is intended: 2/3 of the proceeds from the sale of the stock to be directed toward the purchase of a Russian language composer for use by Dr. Paul Macura. 1/3 of the proceeds is to be devoted to the purchase of a photocopying machine for the School of Medicine. Ms. Del Papa moved to accept 200 shares of Gannett stock and further moved approval of the sale of said stock. Mrs. Sheerin seconded. Motion carried. 16. Approved Addition to Handbook, Title 4, Chapter 13, Section 2. Delinquent Accounts In October, 1983 the Board approved a change in the policy on the collection of delinquent student accounts by setting the amount of an accounts receivable at $50 or more which would prohibit a student from registering for classes, re- ceiving a diploma or transcript. At that time, President Crowley discussed a concern with Library fines which are included in the above policy. Vice Chancellor Dawson requested approval of an addition to Section 2. Delinquent Accounts, by adding the following sentence: If the individual institution finds it to be necessary and has appropriate procedures in place, the $50 amount specified in this Policy may be reduced. This would provide the flexibility to each institution to establish appropriate procedures for the collection of amounts owed that are less than $50. Ashok Dhingra, Vice President for Finance and Administration, UNR, states that they now have in place the necessary mechanism so that all fines are reported to a central location and are available to the Cashier's Office for collection purposes, enabling the student to contact only one source for payment and the removal of any holds placed on records. Mrs. Fong moved approval of the change in the Handbook re- garding Delinquent Accounts. Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Motion carried. 17. Approved to Disband the Nevada Southern University Land Foundation In 1967 a nonprofit corporation for the acquisition of land for the Nevada Southern University was created. The name was changed in 1969 to University of Nevada, Las Vegas. This corporation has been inactive for a number of years. The Secretary of State has requested a list of officers, or, if a list is not filed within 9 months of the anniversary month for the corporation, the charter will be revoked. General Counsel Klasic requested Board action in order to appropriately reply to the request of the Secretary of State. Mrs. Whitley moved to disband the UNLV Land Foundation. Mr. Klaich seconded. Motion carried. 18. Approved Recission of Handbook, Title 4, Chapter 4, Section 3. Distinguished Professors and Section 4. Post- retirement Appointments The Board of Regents currently does not have a retirement policy for employees, but follows both State and Federal laws. Therefore, Vice Chancellor Dawson and General Counsel Klasic recommended that the Board rescind Title 4, Chapter 4, Section 3. Distinguished Professors and Section 4. Postretirement Appointments. It is further recommended that the Board refer Distinguished Professors to the Cam- puses for the development of a new policy, should one be desirable. Mrs. Whitley moved approval to remove Title 4, Chapter 4, Section 3 in the Handbook. Mrs. Gallagher seconded. Motion carried. 19. Chancellor's Report Chancellor Bersi discussed the status of the Legislative Agenda. He suggested a workshop with the Presidents and Regents at the next meeting to discuss this in further detail. 20. New Business A. Mr. Klaich reported on the progress of the DRI Presi- dential search. B. Mr. Klaich reported that the MIS report is being devel- oped by Deloitte, Haskins & Sells, and they are planning to meet their deadlines. C. Mr. Klaich requested a status report on the Contingency Reserves which were approved at the same time the recent fee increases were approved. D. Ms. Del Papa reported on the progress of the Director of the University of Nevada Press search. E. Ms. Del Papa reported on the Land Grant Institute meet- ing she attended. F. Mrs. Sheerin reported on the Committee on College Preparation. G. Mrs. Sheerin reported that the Governor's Commission on Higher Education will meet in Las Vegas during the week where they will conclude policy decisions. Also, that there has been a grant proposal submitted on Vocational/ Technical Education for the State. H. Mrs. Sheerin reported that a 5-year Athletic Plan has been requested and suggested the ad hoc Committees on Athletics meet in January, 1984. I. Mrs. Fong reported that she testified at a hearing of the EEOC, stating that, in her opinion, she feels UNS continuously underhires minorities. J. Mrs. Fong reported on the Clark County School District's local Committee on Education. K. Mrs. June Whitley discussed the issue of underhiring minorities. Ms. Del Papa requested General Counsel to prepare a program for visiting each institution in order for this issue to be resolved. L. Vice Chancellor Fox stated that the report on System Development on Remedial Education will be presented in the Spring. Friday, December 9, 1983 The meeting reconvened at 8:30 A.M. Upon motion by Mrs. Whitley, seconded by Mrs Gallagher, the Board moved to a personnel session for the purpose of annual evalua- tions of Officers. The Chairman reconvened the Board in public session at 12:05 P.M. The meeting adjourned at 12:07 P.M. Mary Lou Moser Secretary of the Board 12-08-1983