December 9-10, 1967
12-09-1967
Pages 318-342
BOARD OF REGENTS
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA
December 9, 1967
The Board of Regents met in regular session in the Chancellor's
Office, Nevada Southern University, on Saturday, December 9,
1967.
Members Present: Dr. Fred M. Anderson, Chairman
Mr. Thomas Bell
Mr. Archie C. Grant
Mr. Procter Hug, Jr.
Dr. Louis Lombardi
Mr. Paul Mc Dermott
Mr. R. J. Ronzone
Mr. Albert Seeliger
Dr. Juanita White
Members Absent: Mr. Harold Jacobsen
Mrs. Richard Magee
Others Present: Acting President Neil D. Humphrey
Chancellor N. Edd Miller, U. N.
Chancellor Donald C. Moyer, N. S. U.
Vice President Wendell Mordy, D. R. I.
Edward L. Pine, Acting Business Manager
and Director of Physical Plant, U. N.
Herman Westfall, Business Manager, N. S. U.
Edward Olsen, Director of Information
Raymond L. Finehout, Director of University
Relations
Mike Clark, CSNS President
Ernie Maupin, ASUN President
Members of the Ad Hoc Committee on Administrative Reorganization:
E. Maurice Beesley, U. N.
Eleanor Bushnell, U. N.
Richard Byrns, N. S. U.
John Malone, U. N.
Charles Ross, U. N.
Anthony Saville, N. S. U.
Robert Smith, N. S. U.
Thomas White, N. S. U.
Consultants to the Ad Hoc Committee on Administrative
Reorganization: Mr. Leon Levy, Chairman of Budget Committee,
Board of Regents of Arizona System
Dr. Algo D. Henderson, Research Educator,
Center for Research and Development of
Higher Education, University of California,
Berkeley
Also present were other members of the faculty and students, and
members of the Press.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Anderson at 9:15 A.M.
1. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting
Upon motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Seeliger, the
minutes of the meeting of November 11, 1967 were approved as
distributed.
2. Acceptance of Gifts
Acting President Humphrey reported the following gifts and
grants and recommended their acceptance by the Board:
Reno Campus
Library
American Legion Auxiliary, through Mrs. Ida Beaudin,
Treasurer, Reno - $5 in memory of Mrs. Thaddeus Patton.
Dr. Fred M. Anderson, Reno - several boxes of medical
journals.
Professor Jack Forbes, University of Nevada - copies of his
two handbooks, "Mexican-Americans" and "Afro-Americans in
the Far West".
Judge Clark J. Guild, Carson City, Nevada - 20 boxes of his
legal papers.
Judge Clark J. Guild and Mr. Clark J. Guild, Jr., Reno - $20
in memory of Dr. Silas E. Ross, Jr. and Mrs. Clara Beatty.
Mrs. A. L. Higginbotham, Reno - approximately 160 books.
Mr. Harold Jacobsen, Carson City, Nevada - $5 in memory of
Lillian S. Newman.
Mr. Paul Mc Dermott, Las Vegas - $15 in memory of Mrs. Clara
Beatty.
Mr. R. J. Ronzone, Las Vegas - $10 in memory of Mrs. Clara
Beatty.
Mr. Charles H. Russell, Carson City, Nevada - miscellaneous
correspondence, scrapbooks and photographs.
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn R. Patton, San Diego, California - $5 in
memory of Mr. Thaddeus N. Patton.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Seeliger, Carson City, Nevada - $5 in
memory of Mr. George B. Russell.
Scholarships and Prizes Payments as follows:
General Motors Corporation, through Mr. J. Chope, Detroit,
Michigan - $800 scholarship check, awarded in $200 amount in
stipends to Mark Wallace, Kenneth Reil, Frederick Howard and
Thomas Gibson.
Mr. and Mrs. Victor R. Horney, Fulton, California - $10
scholarship check, presented in memory of the late Roy
Mc Allister.
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kearney, Reno - $50 scholarship check,
awarded to Mr. George Puce.
Mrs. Geraldine S. Lyons, Reno - $350 scholarship check to
establish the "Columbus Day" Scholarship Fund, the first
stipend being awarded to Mr. Edmond Pagni.
The New China Club, Inc., through Mr. Bew H. Fong, President
and General Manager, Reno - $100 scholarship check, awarded
to Mr. Otis Burrell.
Charles Alan Pardee Memorial Scholarship Foundation, through
Mrs. Patricia W. Pardee, Chairman, Zephyr Cove, Nevada -
$375 scholarship check to establish Charles Alan Pardee
Memorial Scholarship, the first stipend being awarded to Mr.
James Nadeau.
Tahoe Douglas Rotary Club, through Mr. Ira W. Spencer,
Treasurer, Zephyr Cove, Nevada - $175 scholarship check,
awarded to Malin Prupas.
Miscellaneous Gifts as follows:
Bank of Las Vegas, through Mr. Herb Stout, President, Las
Vegas - $25 to Nevada Prize Exam in High School Mathematics.
Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Buchanan, Sparks - $100 to John Scott
Buchanan Memorial Student Loan Fund.
Louis Allis Company, through Mr. R. C. Byloff, General
Manager, Greendale, Wisconsin - prototype high frequency
alternator and 2 large magnetic amplifiers, estimated value
of $3,500, presented to Electrical Engineering Department.
Professor Charles F. Fell, University of Nevada - one used
Montgomery Ward Model 1470B frostless refrigerator and
freezer combination, estimated value of $80.
Mr. Robert Felton, Reno - several gifts to Electrical
Engineering Department.
Mrs. Jeanne Griggs, Yuba City, California - $50 to a miscel-
laneous student loan fund in memory of William Griggs.
Miss Norma Kamakura, Honolulu, Hawaii - two paintings by
Madge Tenent, presented to Orvis School of Nursing.
Estate of Anna Lander Mc Connell, through Mr. Jack Wetzel,
Assistant Trust Officer of Wells Fargo Bank, San Jose,
California - $70,000 to General Frederick Lander Memorial
Research Fund (endowment).
Mr. Ralph S. Minor, Jr., Lafayette, California - $10 in
memory of Peter Frandsen to aid pre-medical students.
Miss Helen F. Moreland, S. Essex, Massachusetts - $25 in
memory of Peter Frandsen to aid pre-medical students.
The Newspaper Fund, Inc. (of the Wall Street Journal),
through Mr. Paul S. Swensson, Executive Director, Princeton,
New Jersey - $2,500 grant to Journalism Department to
conduct a 1968 summer workshop for high school Journalism
teachers.
Oxford Laboratories, through Mr. John Lucas, San Mateo,
California - $400 for research being conducted by Laboratory
of Environmental Patho-Physiology, under direction of Dr.
Richard Licata.
Siemens Company, through Mr. Oberingernieur S. Grosshans,
West Germany - small brushless d. c. motor, value of $50,
presented to the Electrical Engineering Department.
Texas Instruments Foundation, through Mr. T. H. Dudley,
Dallas, Texas - 1968 grant consisting of 2,141 items,
estimated value of $6,500, presented to Electrical Engineer-
ing Department.
Union Carbide Corporation, through Dr. R. T. Dotzenrod,
Market Manager, New York - $500, representing final payment
of $1,000 grant-in-aid to Agriculture Experiment Station
for study of insecticides on alfalfa.
Women's Auxiliary of the American Institute of Mining Engi-
neers, through Mrs. David Le Count Evans, Treasurer, Reno -
$87 to Mackay School of Mines Library in memory of Ella V.
K. Kundert, and $10 in memory of Rosemary De Longchamps.
Contributions to Nevada AIME Fund:
David H. Osborne, Elko, Nevada - $50
F. J. De Longchamps, Reno - $10
Henry R. Burch, Weed Heights, Nevada - $25
H. B. Chessher, Jr., Reno - $10
Clark J. Guild, Carson City, Nevada - $100
Eulia B. Liddell and Parker Liddell, Reno - $25
Bernard York, Fallon, Nevada - $5
Mrs. Edwin Bentzen, Las Vegas, Nevada - $5
Albert Silver, Reno - $5
Robert E. Gray, Weed Heights, Nevada - $10
A. E. Anderson, Reno - $20
F. N. Dondero, Carson City, Nevada - $5
W. G. Flangas, Las Vegas, Nevada - $5
Vernon E. Scheid, Reno - $10
J. L. Soma, Battle Mountain, Nevada - $10
Martha H. Scheid, Reno - $10
Raymond F. Robinson, Reno - $25
R. E. Sutton, Gabbs, Nevada - $10
Contributions to Perry Memorial Fund:
Gary P. Priolo - $50
Rex D. Scribner - $20
Marilyn Shaw - $15
Beverly J. Rosson - $15
Ruth Marilyn Daly - $15
Doris A. Keller - $10
Golda Morganroth - $10
Sharon Lynne Kreutzmann - $10
Dorothy Miller - $5
Linda D. Robino - $5
Contributions to Silas E. Ross, Jr. Memorial Fund for
Pre-Medical Department:
Dr. Robert F. Biglin, Reno - $10
Mrs. Jeanne L. Bohall, Reno - $5
Mr. and Mrs. William G. Bowden, Reno - $15
Colonel and Mrs. John K. Carr, Reno - $5
Mr. Courtney J. Catron, Reno - $25
Dr. Joseph Charles Elia, Reno - $25
Mr. Vernell Fanning, Reno - $5
Dr. E. F. Hanson, Reno - $25
Mrs. Mildred E. Haskell, Sparks - $50
Mrs. Peggy Heidrich, Reno - $25
Mr. and Mrs. Harold O. Herz, Reno - $25
Drs. James R. Herz, Jack P. Sargent, William A. Teipner,
Harold E. Halvorson and Stephen D. Dow, Reno - $25
Mr. Walter J. Herz and Mr. Howard W. Herz, Reno - $10
Miss Elizabeth Hicks and Mrs. Carolyn Hicks Fricke,
Reno - $10
Mr. Neil D. Humphrey, Reno - $5
Dr. G. A. Johnson, Reno - $10
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Larsen, Reno - $5
Mr. and Mrs. A. Martini, Sparks - $5
Mrs. Dee B. Osborne, Reno - $20
Drs. John E. Palmer, John G. Scott, William E. Pasutti,
and Emanuel Berger, Reno - $100
Mr. and Mrs. Edward S. Parsons, Reno - $10
Mrs. C. Pickens, Reno - $5
Mrs. Maida J. Pringle, Reno - $5
Mr. Silas E. Ross, Reno - $1,000
Mr. and Mrs. John Sala and Family, Reno - $5
Mrs. Carman T. Short, Reno - $5
Dr. M. A. Sonderegger, Reno - $10
Mr. and Mrs. Maurice J. Sullivan, Mrs. Ivagh Holmes and
Mr. and Mrs. Dirk Brands, Reno - $30
Mrs. Lester D. Summerfield, Reno - $10
Dr. William Tappan, Reno - $10
Dr. and Mrs. William Teipner, Reno - $20
Justice Gordon Thompson, Reno - $15
Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Trachok, Reno - $5
Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Walther, Reno - $10
Mrs. Harold A. Wollenberg, San Francisco, California -
$5
Mrs. Cyrus B. Wyckoff, Reno - $10
Drs. Fred M. Anderson, Frank A. Russell and J. Malcolm
Edmiston, Reno - $15
Contributions to planning and development of Medical School:
Drs. Fred M. Anderson, Frank A. Russell and J. Malcolm
Edmiston, Reno - $15 in memory of Mr. George B.
Russell.
Dr. John Brophy, Reno - $200
Dr. Wesley H. Hall - $500
Drs. Kenneth F. Maclean and Olga Kipanidze, Reno -
$44.80
Dr. Alan J. Roche, Sparks - $250
Dr. and Mrs. Frank Russell, Reno - $500
Dr. George T. Smith, Reno - $200
Drs. William M. Tappan and Laurence Nelson, Reno - $50
Contributions to Medical School in memory of Dr. Silas E.
Ross, Jr.:
Dr. and Mrs. Vernon Cantlon, Reno - $5
Dr. Harry B. Gilbert, Reno - $50
Mr. and Mrs. Bill A. Ligon, Reno - $10
Justice Bruce Thompson, Reno - $20
Nevada Southern Campus
Library
Mrs. Charles W. Adams, Las Vegas - $16.65 for purchase of
books.
Mr. Joseph W. Kelley, Las Vegas - 400 law books and law
periodicals.
Mr. Paul Mc Dermott, Las Vegas - $15 in memory of Mr. Robert
Harris.
Review Journal Co-workers, through Mr. Robert Stritof, Las
Vegas - $90 in memory of Mr. Glenn Holtke.
Mr. R. J. Ronzone, Las Vegas - $10 in memory of Mr. Michael
L. Botts, $10 in memory of Mrs. Vera Brinley, $10 in memory
of Dr. Fred Del Papa and $10 in memory of Mr. William
Stewart.
Dr. and Mrs. Thomas White, Boulder City, Nevada - $100 to
purchase complete works of Robert Browning.
Scholarships and Prizes Payments as follows:
Jewish War Veterans, Post #7111, through Mr. Calvin Leidner,
Las Vegas - $1,750 to scholarship fund.
United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America, Local
#1780, through Mr. Raymond Moore, President, Las Vegas -
$500 to scholarship fund.
Miscellaneous Gifts as follows:
Nevada Resort Association, through Gabriel R. Vogliotti,
Executive Director, Las Vegas - $5,000 to NSU Hotel Adminis-
tration Program.
The Service League, through Mrs. H. Don Ackerman, President,
Las Vegas - $10,000 for Performing Arts Center Fund.
Tucson Medical Center, School of Radiological Technology,
through Dr. Andre Bruwer, Radiological Director, Tucson,
Arizona - one used Westinghouse X-Ray Machine, approximate
value of $12,000.
Contributions to NSU Music-Concert Series:
Mr. and Mrs. Roger Bushell, Las Vegas - $10
Mr. and Mrs. Christian Dolin, Las Vegas - $10
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Ford, Las Vegas - $25
Miss Mary Belle Franklin, Las Vegas - $10
Dr. and Mrs. Julius Jensen, Las Vegas - $25
Miss Barbara Keitel, Las Vegas - $10
Dr. Sigred Moe, Las Vegas - $5
Mrs. Alice M. P. Morgan, Las Vegas - $10
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Pacey, Las Vegas - $10
Dr. and Mrs. W. W. Peterson, Las Vegas - $5
Mrs. George F. Rittenhouse, Las Vegas - $5
Mr. and William William Rothenberg, Las Vegas - $25
Mr. and Mrs. Arturo De Romero, Las Vegas - $20
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Scritchfield, Las Vegas - $20
Motion by Mr. Grant, seconded by Mr. Seeliger, carried
without dissent that the gifts and grants be accepted and
the Secretary be requested to send notes of thanks to the
donors.
3. Discussion with Consultants on Possible University Adminis-
trative Reorganization
Acting President Humphrey submitted a verbal progress report
concerning activities of the Ad Hoc Committee on Adminis-
trative Reorganization and the ballot the Committee plans to
send to the faculty. He then introduced Mr. Leon Levy,
identifying Mr. Levy as Regent of the University of Arizona
System, presently Chairman of the Budget Committee and
Chairman-elect of the Board of Regents.
Mr. Levy spoke to the Board concerning the structure of the
Arizona Board of Regents and its powers and duties concern-
ing the 3 Universities in Arizona. He spoke of the member-
ship of the Board (eight members appointed by the Governor
for terms of eight years each), and stated that the Board of
Regents supervises the three institutions with the three
Presidents reporting directly to the Board with no line
officers between the Board and the Presidents.
In further explanation of the administrative structure of
Arizona, Mr. Levy stated that the Board had a budget officer
and its staff and each President submits his Campus budget
to the Board. The approved joint budgets are then submitted
to the Legislature by the Board of Regents with each Presi-
dent supporting his own approved program before the Legis-
lature. Mr. Levy spoke of his belief that because of polit-
ical pressure it would be impossible to find one man willing
or capable to function as the executive head of a state
system such as Arizona.
Mr. Humphrey then introduced Dr. Henderson who, in addition
to his present responsibilities as a research educator,
served as administrator of the 21 colleges of the State
University of New York, as President of Antioch College
for 13 years and as a Professor of Higher Education at the
University of Michigan for 16 years.
Dr. Henderson then spoke briefly of his experience with
other states and repeated his comments made earlier before
the Committee concerning the present trend in higher educa-
tion toward the development of statewide systems. Dr.
Henderson added that the developments in higher education
have been coming so fast in number of students, the kinds
of backgrounds from which they come, and the resulting
needs for increased diversification of programs, that
states are finding it difficult to plan adequately for
higher education. Some of the states have felt the need
for an agency that gives primary attention to planning
and distribution of resources. Dr. Henderson stated that
the single board and its officers should, consequently,
realize that they have two responsibilities - one to the
individual Campus and one to the system or state. All
financial matters, Dr. Henderson said, should certainly be
coordinated by a single board.
In response to a question as to whether or not the Univer-
sity of Nevada needs 2 (Campus Heads reporting directly to
the Board) or 3 executives (2 Campus Heads with a System
Head), Dr. Henderson suggested that the present titles of
Chancellors (for Campus Heads) and President (for System
Head) be reversed to add stature to the Campus executive.
He recommended a strong manager (Chancellor) for the system
who has an understanding of financial and educational needs
of higher education.
Mr. Seeliger asked Mr. Levy for information concerning the
amount of time a regent in the Arizona system devotes to the
job of regent. Mr. Levy explained that regents living in
the county in which an institution is located regularly meet
each week, the executive committee of 3 meets once or twice
a month, and a full board meets once a month for 2 or 3 days
each. The Budget Committee meets once or twice a month; as
do other committees of the board, and Mr. Levy added that,
as Chairman of the Budget Committee, he spends several weeks
each year in the State Capitol when the Legislature is in
session. To do a good job, Mr. Levy indicated that a regent
must spend 20% to 30% of his time on University business.
Dr. Henderson spoke again about the ideal administrative
structure for a statewide system such as Nevada, suggesting
that there should be a President of each Campus with a
Chancellor as the administrative layer between the Campuses
and the Board. In response to a question as to what the
qualifications of such a Chancellor should be, Dr. Henderson
replied that he should be knowledgeable financially and
academically. The top man, he stated, should be able to
analyze problems before the Board of Regents is asked to
make decisions.
Dr. Henderson also recommended that such a man should have
the authority commensurate with his responsibility.
Chairman Anderson then introduced Mike Clark, President of
Confederated Students of Nevada Southern and Ernie Maupin,
President of Associated Students of University of Nevada,
who each spoke briefly of student sentiment regarding the
administrative structure of the University.
In response to a question from Chairman Anderson concerning
the statewide extension and research programs, Mr. Levy
commented that each University in Arizona does what it wish-
es and can afford. The regents do not coordinate either of
the programs.
Chairman Anderson then terminated the discussion period and
thanked the consultants for participation in the study.
4. New Academic Programs, NSU
Acting President Humphrey presented a proposal from Chancel-
lor Moyer for five new Masters Programs, a Specialist in
Education (6th Year, School Administration), and a Bachelor
of Arts in Philosophy. Mr. Humphrey stated that all propos-
als were reviewed and cleared by the cognizant Division
Directors and the Dean of Faculty and Chancellor, as well
as the appropriate faculty groups.
Mr. Humphrey pointed out that all advanced degree program
proposals have been subjected to review by consultants from
other Universities who were, in every case, either nominated
or approved by the Executive Director of the Northwest As-
sociation of Secondary or Higher Schools. Mr. Humphrey
recommended approval of all programs. Chancellor Moyer then
directed the presentation of the following proposals:
A. Specialist in Education Degree
The proposal for this program was presented by Dr.
Anthony Saville, Director, School of Education. (Basic
data on program on file in President's office.)
Motion by Mr. Seeliger, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, car-
ried without dissent that this new program be approved
for offering beginning the Fall of 1968.
B. Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy
The proposal for this program was presented by Dr.
Robert S. Kaplan, Chairman, Philosophy Department, and
Dr. Richard Byrns, Director, School of Humanities.
(Basic data on program on file in President's office.)
Motion by Mr. Seeliger, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, car-
ried without dissent that this new program be approved
for offering beginning the Fall of 1968.
C. Master of Arts, German
The proposal for this program was presented by Dr. John
D. Lindberg, Chairman, Department of Foreign Languages,
and Dr. Richard Byrns, Director, School of Humanities.
(Basic data on program on file in President's office.)
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Ronzone, carried
without dissent that this new program be approved for
offering beginning the Fall of 1968.
D. Master of Arts, Spanish
The proposal for this program was also presented by Dr.
Lindberg and Dr. Byrns. (Basic data on program on file
in President's office.)
Motion by Mr. Seeliger, seconded by Dr. White, carried
without dissent that this new program be approved for
offering beginning the Fall of 1968.
E. Master of Arts, Political Science
Proposal for this program was presented by Dr. Albert
C. Johns, Chairman, Political Science Department, and
Dr. Ralph J. Roske, Director, School of Social Science.
(Basic data on program on file in President's office.)
Motion by Mr. Ronzone, seconded by Mr. Mc Dermott, car-
ried without dissent that this new program be approved
for offering beginning the Fall of 1968.
F. Master of Arts, Economics
The proposal for this program was presented by Dr.
William Thomas White, Director of the School of Business
Administration. (Basic data on program on file in
President's office.)
Motion by Mr. Grant, seconded by Dr. White, carried
without dissent that this new program be approved for
offering beginning the Fall of 1968.
G. Masters in Business Administration (for students with
non-business Baccalaureate degrees).
The proposal for this program was also presented by Dr.
White. (Basic data on program on file in President's
office.)
Motion by Mr. Grant, seconded by Dr. White, carried
without dissent that this new program be approved for
offering beginning the Fall of 1968.
5. Request for Leave of Absence without Pay
Acting President Humphrey recommended approval of a request
for a leave of absence without pay for Dr. C. Melvin Aikens,
Assistant Professor of Anthropology, for the Fall semester
of 1968. Mr. Humphrey noted that Dr. Aikens' request had
been endorsed by his Department Chairman, the Dean of Arts
and Science, and Chanceller Miller and recommended its
approval by the Board.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Seeliger, carried
without dissent that Dr. Aikens' request for leave of ab-
sence without pay for the Fall semester of 1968 be approved.
6. Approval of Check Registers
Acting President Humphrey recommended approval of the check
registers as submitted by the Office of the Vice President-
Finance (filed in permanent minutes).
November 15, 1967
MEMORANDUM
TO: Neil D. Humphrey, Vice President-Finance and
Acting President
FROM: Mrs. Edythe Anderson, Administrative Secretary
Following is a list of check registers for period October
11 through November 10, 1967 which should be referred to the
Board of Regents for approval on December 9, 1967.
Revolving Fund checks 197867 through 203701 for a total of
$2,231,638.77.
Accounts Payable checks 47072 through 47152 for a total of
$485,965.82.
Regents checks 55184 through 55230 for a total of
$4,200,233.85.
Regents Halls and Dining Commons checks 536 through 558 for
a total of $82,353.28.
Agricultural Experiment Station checks 7608 through 7648 for
a total of $35,181.69.
Agricultural Extension Service checks 6297 through 6328 for
a total of $27,672.03.
Edythe Anderson
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Motion by Mr. Ronzone, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried by
roll call vote that the check registers be approved as
recommended.
7. Approval of Fund Transfers
Mr. Humphrey reported the following transfer of funds:
#149 $300 from Contingency Reserve, Educational Programs,
University of Nevada, to Institutional Research to
provide in-state travel funds.
#166 $1,500 from Contingency Reserve, Educational Programs,
Nevada Southern University, to Science & Mathematics
Department to provide $900 for equipment funds.
#168 $25 from Contingency Reserve, Educational Programs,
Nevada Southern University to Chancellor's Office,
to Fine Arts Department to provide operating funds.
#178 $828 from Contingency Reserve, Educational Programs,
Nevada Southern University to Chancellor's Office, to
provide in-state travel funds for NSU faculty members
to attend meetings at the University of Nevada for the
Radiological Safety Board. This is a result of the
Radiological Safety Board having assumed statewide
function as required by the Atomic Energy Commission.
#177 $325 from the Nevada Southern University High School
Senior Program (2-81-4080) to the NSU Testing Program
Sales (2-41-4030) to support the required testing
program for the coming year. There has been no activ-
ity in the High School Senior Program for two years
and the money in that account will not be needed for
the Selected Senior Program in the future.
Motion by Mr. Seeliger, seconded by Mr. Mc Dermott, carried
without dissent that the above transfers be approved.
8. Report Concerning University Press
Robert Laxalt, Editor of the University Press, presented a
detailed report on the activities of the University Press
following an outline submitted to the Board with agenda
material.
Mr. Humphrey noted that this is the second in a series of
status reports on various University programs and he added
that he plans to continue including this type of in-depth
report for the Board's information. Beginning with the
February meeting, reports will alternate between Campuses
and the basic selection of topics will be the responsibility
of the Chancellors.
9. Plant and Property
Mr. Humphrey asked Mr. Pine and Mr. Westfall to present the
following items:
A. Bradley and Drendel Property - Mr. Pine stated that
although an appraisal had been requested on this prop-
erty, following the Board's approval at its November
meeting, the appraisal had not yet been received.
B. Lenhoff Property - Mr. Pine also reported that this
appraisal had not yet been received.
C. Bids on Addition to Heat Plant, U. N. - Mr. Pine report-
ed that the following bids had been received:
Kuenzli (Hillcrest Plumbing) $328,800
Brunzell Construction Co. 332,231
Mc Kenzie Construction Co. 338,640
Capriotti Construction Co. 339,995
Detweiler Construction Co. 380,000
Mr. Pine pointed out that only $270,000 is available for
this project and stated that the Planning Board had
recommended the project be rebid and that the following
items be eliminated to reduce the bid by approximately
$66,700: one generator, one circulating pump, 50% of
controls and one console, as well as the piping. Mr.
Pine recommended that the State Planning Board's recom-
mendation be approved but added that, prior to any
further additions to facilities such as the Physical
Science Complex, the items eliminated above be installed
along with the project.
Motion by Mr. Grant, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
without dissent that above recommendation be approved.
D. Survey, Stead Campus - Mr. Pine reported that General
Services Administration has requested the University to
secure a survey of the land at Stead. The survey is to
be used in filing for the transfer of this property to
the University.
Mr. Humphrey recommended that $2,500 be transferred from
the Board of Regents Special Projects (1-51-4056) to an
account under control of the Acting Business Manager,
U. N., for the purpose of securing the necessary survey.
Motion by Mr. Seeliger, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, car-
ried by roll call vote that the above recommendation
be approved.
E. NSU Dining and Residence Hall - Mr. Pine reported that
the State Planning Board has negotiated a settlement
with Edward Hendricks, A. I. A. for payment of $1,178.03
for all change orders and modifications on the above
project which were considered to be in excess of his
original contract obligation.
Mr. Humphrey recommended that the Board concur, subject
to approval by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development. Payment would be from construction fund.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Ronzone, carried
by roll call vote that the above recommendation be
approved.
F. Addition to Gymnasium, NSU - Mr. Pine reported that this
project is out to bid and a report will be made to the
January meeting.
G. Enclosure of Patio, Frazier Hall, NSU - Chancellor Moyer
recommended the enclosure of patio at Frazier Hall to
provide a television studio and nursing laboratory.
Preliminary plans have been completed and the estimated
cost is $25,010. The General Technical Institute budget
can provide $20,000 of this amount and Chancellor Moyer
recommended that the remaining $5,010 be allocated from
the NSU Capital Improvement Fee Fund.
Mr. Humphrey recommended that the project and funding be
approved as requested.
Motion by Mr. Mc Dermott, seconded by Mr. Hug, carried
by roll call vote that above recommendation be approved.
H. NSU Buildings and Grounds Facility - Chancellor Moyer
presented preliminary plans for the construction of an
office, shop and warehouse totaling 3,360 sq. ft. to be
used by Buildings and Grounds. The structure is to be
of prefabricated metal construction on a concrete slab,
fully insulated with heating and air conditioning pro-
vided. The recommended location is on Harmon Street
south of the Radiological Health Complex and will cost
an estimated $60,000. Chancellor Moyer requested that
the project be funded from the Capital Improvement Fee
Fund, NSU.
Mr. Humphrey recommended approval of the project and the
funding as outlined above. He also recommended that the
Governor be requested to add this item to his call for
the 1968 Special Session.
Motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Ronzone, carried
without dissent that the above recommendations be
approved.
I. Emergency Fire Exits, Married Housing, U. N. - Mr. Pine
reported that a fire in the furnace area of one of the
units in the Married Housing indicates a hazardous
condition for occupants of the rear bedroom in case of a
fire at the front of the apartment near the furnace sys-
tem. He recommended that an emergency exit be provided
by installing a movable panel below the rear window. He
estimated the cost per unit at $237.50 with a total cost
for the 40 units of $9,500.
Motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Mc Dermott, carried
without dissent that above recommendation be approved.
J. Progress Report on North Virginia Street - The following
progress report was received from Mr. Pine concerning
North Virginia Street:
As previously reported, a meeting was held with a
select group of members of the Reno Chamber of
Commerce Highway Committee on November 1, 1967.
This meeting resulted in a request to the State
Highway Engineer as to the requirements for right
of way and construction easements along the Reno
Campus property for Artemisia Street north to the
northern property line. To date, the information
has not been made available.
The Highway Department states that they have
assigned an engineer to the project and he cur-
rently is endeavoring to establish an alignment
for Virginia Street as well as width.
The special committee will make a recommendation
to the Regents following the submittal of the
Highway design plan.
K. Signature Authority for the Purpose of Obtaining Surplus
Property - Mr. Humphrey asked that a resolution be
adopted by the Board which would permit the University
to acquire Federal surplus property with a government
acquisition cost of either $2,500 and over or under
$2,500 in accordance with Nevada State Agency Surplus
Property Plan of Operations, as amended, filed with, and
approved by the Department of Health, Education and
Welfare.
NEVADA STATE PROPERTY DIVISION
P. O. Box 2404 - Barnett Way
Reno, Nevada 89505
This Resolution must be adopted in order to acquire
Federal surplus property with a government acquisition
cost of either $2,500 and over or under $2,500, in
accordance with the Nevada State Agency Surplus Property
Plan of Operation, as amended, filed with, and approved
by, the Department of Health, Education and Welfare.
RESOLUTION OF GOVERNING BOARD OF
BOARD OF REGENTS
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA
RESOLVED that the person(s) shown below shall be and are
hereby authorized as the representatives of the Univer-
sity of Nevada to obligate its funds and obtain the
transfer to it, from the Nevada State Agency for Surplus
Property upon and subject to terms and conditions set
forth in the pertinent distribution documents at said
State Agency and in its name and on its behalf agree
thereto, such property to be the use of the institutions
indicated below.
University of Nevada Reno, Nevada
Name of Institution Address
Jim Jeffers, Jr. Director of Purchasing
Name of Authorized Person Title
Henry M. Hattori Controller
Nevada Southern University Las Vegas, Nevada
Name of Institution Address
Jim Jeffers, Jr. Director of Purchasing
Name of Authorized Person Title
Henry M. Hattori Controller
Gene Perry Buyer
RESOLVED FURTHER that a certified copy of this Resolu-
tion be given the Nevada State Surplus Property Divi-
sion and that the same shall remain in full force and
effect until written notice to the contrary is given
said agency:
RESOLVE FURTHER that this Resolution superseded all
precious Resolutions of this Board delegating authority
to acquire surplus property from said state agency.
I, , , of the Governing Board of of
County, , do hereby certify that the foregoing is
a full, true and correct copy of a Resolution adopted by
the said Board at a (regular, special) meeting thereof
held at , , which Resolution is on file in the
office of the said Board and that each signature appear-
ing above is the authentic signature of the authorized
representative indicated.
(Title)
(Date)
OFFICAL SEAL OF CORPORATION
Motion by Mr. Ronzone, seconded by Mr. Seeliger, carried
without dissent that the resolution be adopted as recom-
mended (copy of resolution filed in permanent minutes).
L. Capital Improvements Program Progress Report - Mr. Pine
also distributed a written progress report on Capital
Improvement Program under the supervision of the State
Planning Board and the University.
10. Personnel Apppointments
Acting President Humphrey recommended the following person-
nel appointments be confirmed:
RENO CAMPUS
Delbert E. Frost, Specialist in Agriculture & Economics &
Education, College of Agriculture, from November 1, 1967 to
June 30, 1968 - $13,320 (new position)
Gerald Phillip Ginsburg, Assistant Professor of Sociology,
College of Arts and Science, from January 1 to June 30, 1968
- $10,125
Alice Ruth Weiss, Graduate Assistant in Physics, Department
of Physics, College of Arts & Science, from October 9, 1967
to June 30, 1968 - $2,500 (replacement for Jack Woodyard)
Herbert N. Friesen, Research Systems Programmer, Desert
Research Institute, from October 23, 1967 to June 30, 1968 -
$9,420 (new position)
Richard Wayne Hanaway, Research Assistant, Desert Research
Institute, from October 23, 1967 to June 30, 1968 - $9,810
Darryl Edward Kuhns, Lecturer in Data Processing Center,
Desert Research Institute, from November 1, 1967 to June 30,
1968 - $10,980 (new position)
NEVADA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
Dimitrios Bozinis, Graduate Assistant in Physics, Department
of Physics, for academic year 1967-68 - $2,300
Stanley Frederick Handel, M. D., Adjunct Professor of Biol-
ogy, Department of Biology, for the academic year 1967-68
Motion by Mr. Grant, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried with-
out dissent that the above personnel appointments be
confirmed.
11. Summer School Budgets for 1968
Mr. Humphrey reported that the Summer School Budgets did not
arrive in time for sufficient review to be completed prior
to the development of the agenda for the December meeting.
The budgets will be submitted for the Board's consideration
in January.
12. 1968-69 Financial Plan for Desert Research Institute
A tentative financial plan for 1968-69 was submitted by DRI
and transmitted by Mr. Humphrey to the Board. He noted,
however, that sufficient time had not been allowed for re-
view and that a recommendation and consideration by the
Board will be requested in January.
13. R. O. T. C. at NSU
Mr. Humphrey reported that a special faculty committee is
studying the feasibility of an R. O. T. C. program at NSU,
and that he has been informed that the committee and the NSU
faculty will have processed this review and will be ready to
report by mid-January. It was agreed that this subject will
be included in the February agenda.
14. Student Health Fee, U. N.
Mr. Humphrey reported that when the U. N. Health Service was
adopted it was noted that a fee increase would be necessary
for the Spring semester, 1968. Chancellor Miller has now
recommended that the fee be increased by $4.00 per semester,
making it $12.00 per semester effective Spring, 1968. Mr.
Humphrey recommended approval of the fee increase and
approval of the revised budget distributed with the supple-
mentary agenda (attached in permanent minutes).
Motion by Mr. Hug, seconded by Mr. Ronzone, carried without
dissent that the above recommendation be approved.
15. Modification of DRI Policy Statement
Mr. Humphrey submitted a request from Vice President Mordy
that "the Board of Regents be asked to empower the Desert
Research Institute to pay, when appropriate, the salaries,
either in total or in part, of resident aliens from State
Appropriated Funds. The appropriateness of each individual
case would be subject to the approval of the Board of
Regents."
Mr. Humphrey recommended that the "Policy Statement Concern-
ing the Desert Research Institute", which was adopted by the
Board of Regents March 17, 1967, be amended as follows:
C. Appropriated monies for DRI, in confirmity with the DRI
Act (NRS 369.795) shall be expended in compliance with
all State laws and University regulations. Subject to
the Board's concurrence in each case, DRI may pay the
salaries of resident alien employees from State appro-
priated funds.
Mr. Humphrey stipulated that his recommendation was condi-
tional upon a ruling by the Attorney General that this ac-
tion is not in conflict with NRS 396.7955 (3) or any other
statute.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Seeliger, carried
without dissent that the recommended modification be made to
the DRI Policy Statement contingent upon an approving opin-
ion from the Attorney General.
16. Formation of the University of Nevada Land Foundation
At Mr. Humphrey's request, Regent Procter Hug, Jr., present-
ed a proposed Certificate of Incorporation and By-Laws of
the University of Nevada Land Foundation. Mr. Hug pointed
out that this Foundation would be similar to the NSU Land
Foundation and suggested the following course of action:
(1) The Board of Regents should review the proposed Certif-
icate of Incorporation and By-Laws and make such
revisions as are deemed necessary.
(2) The Board of Regents should authorize the Administra-
tion to request legislation similar to the statute
enacted for Nevada Southern University Land Foundation.
(3) The Certificate of Incorporation should be executed and
filed with the Secretary of State.
(4) The Board of Regents should select the initial Board of
Trustees for the Foundation.
(5) Application should be made to the Internal Revenue
Service for exemption of the Foundation as a tax-free
organization.
(6) In the event the legislation is passed, the Certif-
icate of Incorporation should then be amended, as was
done in the case of the NSU Land Foundation, to reflect
the statutory authorization. The Foundation would then
be in a position to issue tax-free debenture bonds.
Mr. Humphrey recommended the Board approve Mr. Hug's sug-
gested course of action.
Motion by Mr. Ronzone, seconded by Mr. Seeliger, carried
without dissent that the above recommendation be approved.
17. Tentative 1968-69 Work Program
Mr. Humphrey submitted to the Board a proposed Tentative
Work Program for 1968-69 with the following transmittal
letter:
I respectfully submit to you the Tentative 1968-69
Work Program for General University Operation. This
proposal calls for the expenditure of $16,410,479
during the fiscal year. This is $1,033,765 or 6.7%
more than the $15,376,714 available for the same
functions during 1967-68.
The appropriations and authorized expenditures for
1968-69 as approved by the Legislature totaled
$16,078,744, or an increase of only 4.6%. The
additional money now recommended for inclusion
in the work program comes from a revision in the
estimate of student fee revenue. Governor Paul
Laxalt has authority to allow the University to use
this increase.
The Fall 1967 head count enrollment for University
level programs is an increase of 13.4% over Fall
1966, and an increase of 17.5% for all programs.
The Fall 1968 head count enrollment is projected to
increase another 10.6% over Fall 1967 for all pro-
grams. The Fall 1967 Full-Time Equivalent enrollment
is an increase of 20.7% over Fall 1966 and is ex-
pected to increase 7.0% next Fall.
This work program is tentative and will be revised
next Spring. It must be tentative at this time
for several reasons. The money for new positions
has, in most cases, been distributed to the College
or Division level but has not been assigned by
Department. Also, the merit increase money for
professional staff has been budgeted in special
reserve accounts and will not be allocated by
Department until salaries are set in the Spring.
For those two reasons, plus the fact that the use
of the increase in student fee revenue is subject
to the Governor's approval, makes it necessary for
a final work program to be delayed until March or
April 1968. It is desirable, however, that this
tentative work program be approved in order that
recruiting might begin for new positions and other
necessary planning might proceed.
The first 4 functional groupings have listings titled
"New Money Allocations for 1968-69". This "new money"
is not the same as the increase of money available in
1968-69 over the relatively non-discretionary items
provided. Included in this group are merit increases
for classified and technical employees, satisfactory
step increases for professional staff and certain
other required adjustments such as increase in fringe
benefit accounts.
This tentative work program provides for 27.50 new
positions in the U. N. Educational Programs area
(21.5 Professional and 6 Graduate Assistants). There
will be 19.50 new positions at Nevada Southern Univer-
sity (3 Professional, 4 Technical and 12.50 Classified).
No new positions can be provided in other budget areas.
A one-step increase is provided for satisfactory
service for all Professional staff (subject, of
course, to regular review) and there are also
reserves sufficient to provide a one-step increase
for merit, or adjustment of inequities, for 70% of
the faculty. In addition, I recommend that each
College or Division be allowed to use for merit
distribution any monies saved by the withholding of
the satisfactory step increase within that College
or Division. The combination of these two alloca-
tions should provide about 50% more merit increase
money than has usually been made available in one
year.
It should also be noted that certain accounts are
shown in the Educational Programs area which logical-
ly belong in General Administration. I recommend
that we seek permission from the 1968 Special Session
of the Legislature (by special act) to transfer these
monies between appropriations.
Budgetary provision has been made for some things
which justify more detailed discussion later. For
example, the changing from 10 month to 12 month con-
tracts for Division Directors at Nevada Southern
University and the designation of a Vice Chancellor
at NSU both should be discussed further, but at this
time it is appropriate that budgetary provision be
allowed in order not to preempt the decision.
I recommend that in adopting this tentative work
program the Board of Regents direct that all salary
savings accruing after the authorized positions
have been filled, or September 30, 1968, whichever
is sooner, shall revert to the appropriate contingency
reserve. Only in this way will we have sufficient
contingency reserve monies to protect us from too
optimistic revenue estimates and other problems re-
quiring contingency reserve allocation.
Motion by Mr. Grant, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried with-
out dissent that the proposed Tentative Work Program for
1968-69 be approved.
18. Request to Governor for 1968 Special Session Appropriation
Mr. Humphrey submitted to the Board information concerning
his recommendation for a request for a supplemental appro-
priation for 1968-69 (detail filed in permanent minutes) and
recommended that:
(a) the Board of Regents request Governor Laxalt to include
in his call for a special session a supplemental
appropriation for General University Operation, and
(b) a request be made to the Governor for the supplemental
appropriation of $705,000.
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA
RENO LAS VEGAS
NEIL D. HUMPHREY
ACTING PRESIDENT
RENO, NEVADA
November 27, 1967
MEMORANDUM
To: Members of the Board of Regents
From: Neil D. Humphrey
Subject: Request for Supplemental Appropriation for 1968-69
Requests have been received by the Acting President for
supplemental appropriations for 1968-69 in the following
functional areas and amounts.
Educational Programs Located at the University of Nevada
Programs under the direction of the Chancellor 579,200
Data Processing Center, under direction of Vice
President and Director of Desert Research Institute 183,000
$ 762,200
Educational Programs Located at Nevada Southern University
Programs under direction of the Chancellor 419,670
Statewide Programs (Research and Extension)
Desert Research Institute 96,000
General Administration 26,075
Nevada Technical Institute (Stead Campus) 30,000
Nevada Southern University General and Technical
Institute 137,461
Special Supplement to Nevada Southern University
Student Union operations 30,000
Total $1,501,406
Acting President's Recommendations
The requests have been reviewed with the Chancellors and
Associate Director of Desert Research Institute, Mr. Joseph
Warburton. Not only have the needs been reviewed, but the
strategy implications involving the Governor, Legislature
and the general public have also been discussed. I am not
prepared to recommend so large a supplemental appropriation.
I believe that the following recommendations are more nearly
feasible and will result in a greater net gain for the
University than would presentation of the larger request.
Rationale for Instructional Positions
In the 1967-69 Executive Budget for the State of Nevada, the
Governor's recommendation for the University of Nevada was
based upon a student-faculty ratio of 15.5 to 1. If this
ratio had been adjusted accordingly to the level of the stu-
dent, that is, lower division, upper division or graduate,
the ratio would have been 34 students to 1 faculty member.
The adjustment is based upon the University's cost of
instruction studies which have revealed the relative costs,
hence the adjustment, is the size of classes, i. e., more
students are taught in each class at the lower division
level than upper division and the class size shrinks even
further at the graduate level.
In order to maintain this adjusted student-faculty ratio at
34 to 1 on both Campuses for Fall 1968, it would be neces-
sary to employ 16.5 additional faculty members at the Uni-
versity of Nevada and 22.5 additional at Nevada Southern
University. This is in addition to the new positions in-
cluded in the Tentative 1968-69 Work Program. Using an
average of $10,000 per position for basic salary, fringe
benefits and necessary minimum office furniture and equip-
ment this would require $165,000 at the University of Nevada
and $225,000 at Nevada Southern University.
There should also be at least one support position (i. e.,
clerical, laboratory assistant, graduate assistant, etc.)
for every five professional positions. I am, therefore,
recommending three support positions for the University
of Nevada and four for Nevada Southern University. This
would require an average of $6,000 per position per salary,
fringe benefits and necessary office furniture and equip-
ment, or $18,000 for the University of Nevada and $24,000
for Nevada Southern University.
In addition, there are certain other positions of adminis-
trative or support function which justify immediate con-
sideration.
Chancellor Miller has filed an urgent appeal for addition-
al professional staff member in his office ($20,000) and for
additional operating and equipment money ($9,000) for the
Audio-Visual Communications Department. Chancellor Moyer's
non-instructional priority need appears to be additional
professional and clerical personnel in the Office of Student
Affairs. I recommend $29,000 to provide two professional
and two clerical positions including fringe benefits.
Data Processing Center
The need here is urgent and affects the entire University
System. The existing "second generation" computer is being
replaced with a "third generation" Sigma 7 computer during
Spring 1968. This equipment will be adequate to handle all
of the University's instructional, reasearch and administra-
tive needs, but the equipment will be of limited use without
a sufficient number of well-trained personnel. I recommend
that a supplemental appropriation of $93,000 be requested to
secure the operational personnel necessary, (this is 9
positions at approximately the salary levels requested, but
including fringe benefit costs which were not requested).
The additional computer rental is not recommended as it
would be provided from other sources if there were not a
special session.
Statewide Programs
The Fleischmann Foundation has provided generous assistance
in establishing the Desert Research Institute. Not only
have certain basic administrative costs been provided but
there has been support of research personnel and support
positions. If the Desert Research Institute is to con-
tinue after the Foundation Grant expires, it will be neces-
sary for the University to fund the basic program. The
Board has previously agreed that this would be done and
that about $96,000 per year of expenses would be assumed
until the basic program is provided. This has not been
implemented to date because of inadequacy of the State
appropriation to the Statewide Programs function.
I recommend that an appropriation of $96,000 be requested
for salaries, fringe benefits, operating expenses and equip-
ment for our senior scientists and one clerical position for
the Desert Research Institute in order that the schedule
previously approved by the Board might be followed.
General Administration
Two professional positions are requested: a Deputy Control-
ler and an Internal Auditor. Both are badly needed (as
attested to by the independent auditors) if the financial
records of the University are to be accurately maintained.
The University's present level of expenditure exceeds $18
million annually and the accounting staff additions have not
kept up with the sizable increase in the volume of trans-
actions.
In order to improve our position to provide adequate stew-
ardship of University funds, I recommend that these two
positions and the necessary fringe benefits and equipment
totaling $26,000 be requested.
Nevada Technical Institute (Stead Campus) and NSU General
and Technical Institute
There are currently 234 FTE students in these programs and
363 FTE anticipated next Fall. Despite the extraordinary
costs of starting a new program, I do not believe that this
level of enrollment justifies an increase in funds at this
time and I do not recommend that a request be made.
Special Supplement to Nevada Southern University Student
Union
Since 1959, the University has followed the practice of
keeping the auxiliary enterprise operations, including the
Student Union, basically self-supporting. The only support
granted has been certain indirect costs (e. g., central
accounting, purchasing and personnel services) and the sal-
ary of the Director. I recommend this practice continue
and that a special appropriation not be requested for this
purpose.
Recognizing financial problems the NSU Student Union will
face its first year, I do recommend that if at all possible
the Director's salary plus a rent payment for administrative
space in the Union be paid from the Nevada Southern Univer-
sity Instructional Programs area budget by the use of
Contingency Reserves.
Summary of Recommendations
I recommend that the Board of Regents request a supplemental
appropriation of $705,000 for 1968-69 for general University
operation. This appropriation to be divided as follows:
Educational Programs Located at the University of Nevada
Programs under direction of the Chancellor 212,000
Data Processing Center 93,000
$305,000
Educational Programs Located at Nevada Southern University
Programs under direction of the Chancellor 278,000
Statewide Programs 96,000
General Administration 26,000
Total Requested $705,000
By adding these proposed supplemental appropriations to the
tentative 1968-69 Work Program, the total "new money" avail-
able for discretionary items will be $740,758 at the Univer-
sity of Nevada and $537,917 at Nevada Southern University.
The new professional positions in the instruction program
will be 32.0 at University of Nevada and 26.5 at Nevada
Southern University.
Neil D. Humphrey
NDH/ah
Motion by Mr. Ronzone, seconded by Mr. Grant, carried with-
out dissent that the above recommendation be approved.
19. Independent Auditor's Report for Fiscal Year 1966-67
Mr. Humphrey referred to the report of Kafoury, Armstrong,
Bernard and Bergstrom for the fiscal year ended June 30,
1967, which had been transmitted to the Board with the
agenda, together with a copy of the University's Financial
Report for the same period. Discussion of these two re-
ports will be scheduled for January.
20. President's Report to the Board
A. Negotiations with the State Highway Department concern-
ing Valley Road Farm - Mr. Humphrey reported on above
matter as follows:
"In November, I received a reply to my letter of July to
the Highway Department in which I had, with the Board's
approval, made a counter offer to sell 12.95 acres of
the Valley Road Farm for freeway purposes. The Highway
Department's reply rejected our counter offer; however,
the Department secured from the U. S. Bureau of Public
Roads an angreement to consider a 'value-to-the-owner'
concept rather than market value since this is highly
specialized agricultural research property.
"The Bureau's agreement to this approach is contingent
upon the Attorney General furnishing a legal opinion to
the effect that such 'value-to-the-owner' concept is
admissible under Nevada law. Subject to the issuance of
the opinion, the Department will employ appraisers. The
Department has noted that 'considerable time may be
needed to complete and review these new appraisals', but
it seems clear that this is the appropriate course of
action and we should wait for the Department to complete
its new appraisals and advise us."
B. President's House at 7675 Lakeside Drive - Mr. Humphrey
reported as follows:
"I recommend to you that we be authorized to offer this
property for sale and that it be an open listing with
courtesy to all real estate brokers. I further recom-
mend the sale proceeds be held until a suitable project
or projects can be developed which will honor Mr. Hill-
Smith, in whose memory the house was given. The project
will be referred to the Board of Regents after being
reviewed by the President's Advisory Cabinet."
Motion by Mr. Seeliger, seconded by Mr. Ronzone, carried
without dissent that the above recommendation be
approved.
C. Offer of Gift of Land in Lander County - Mr. Humphrey
informed the Board of an offer of a gift of 40 acres of
land in Lander County. This offer, made by Mr. Telford
Work, is unconditional and Mr. Humphrey recommended that
the Board of Regents authorize acceptance of the gift
subject to verification by Dean Bohmont of the value of
the land to the University of Nevada. The land under
discussion was established as that 40 acres on which
the Experiment Station is presently located.
Motion by Dr. White, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
without dissent that the Board authorize the acceptance
of the gift of land referred to above with the stipula-
tion as suggested by Mr. Humphrey.
D. Offer of Gift of 100 Shares of Ozite Stock - Mr.
Humphrey informed the Board of an offer from Mr. Willard
Larson of a gift through the Alumni Association to the
University of 100 shares of Ozite Company stock. Mr.
Humphrey recommended that the Board of Regents authorize
the acceptance and sale of the stock to fulfill the
conditions set forth by the donor. (Official acceptance
requested at this time so that the donor could make the
gift during this present tax year.)
Motion by Mr. Grant, seconded by Mr. Seeliger, carried
without dissent that the Board authorize the acceptance
and sale of the stock as requested.
E. Radiological Health Laboratory Building (NSU) Lease
Agreement - Mr. Humphrey reported that the lease agree-
ment between the University and Public Health Service
is now ready and recommended the Board authorize the
execution of the lease by the Administration. The
lease provides for the payment to the University of
$21,641.67 per month for a 10-year period and also
provides two 5-year options for rental at the rate of
$50,000 per year.
Motion by Mr. Grant, seconded by Dr. White, carried
without dissent that the Administration be authorized
to sign the lease on behalf of the University.
F. Gift Deed to S Bar S Ranch - Mr. Humphrey reviewed for
the Board its earlier agreement to accept a gift from
Miss Helen Marye Thomas under terms which reserved to
her a lifetime occupancy of the residence and its im-
mediate area. Miss Thomas has now forwarded, through
her attorney, a gift deed to the S Bar S Ranch and an
agreement setting forth the conditions of the gift.
Mr. Humphrey recommended that the Chairman of the Board
be authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the
Board of Regents.
Motion by Mr. Grant, seconded by Mr. Hug, carried with-
out dissent that the above recommendation be approved.
G. Nevada Southern University Land Foundation, Nevada
Revenue and First Mortgage Campus Extension Bonds - Mr.
Humphrey presented copies of the Nevada Southern Univer-
sity Campus Extension Agreement dated January 1, 1968,
as prepared by Dawson, Nagel, Sherman & Howard, and
recommended its approval by the Board of Regents. Mr.
Humphrey explained that execution of this agreement by
the University of Nevada would provide for the acquisi-
tion of real property for the future development and
expansion of NSU, and provide for the sale of 1968 bonds
of the Foundation in the amount of $2 million. Execu-
tion of the agreement would also obligate the University
to pay the operating expenses of the Foundation, limited
essentially to liability insurance on Foundation proper-
ty and expense of an annual audit.
Mr. Humphrey stated that his recommendation was condi-
tional upon an approving opinion from Attorney General.
He also stated that the proceeds of the sale of the
bonds will be used to pay off mortgaged land held by the
Foundation.
Motion by Mr. Grant, seconded by Dr. White, carried
without dissent that the following resolution be adopted
and upon receipt of an approving opinion by the Attorney
General the necessary documents be signed by the Univer-
sity to execute the agreement.
RESOLUTION #67-12
CONCERNING a proposed agreement between the University
of Nevada and the Nevada Southern University Land
Foundation and designated as the Nevada Southern Uni-
versity Campus extension agreement, dated as of the
first day of January 1968; authorizing the execution
of such agreement in the name and on behalf of such
Foundation; further concerning the acquisition of real
property for the future development and expansion of
Nevada Southern Univeristy and the issuance of securi-
ties by such Foundation for such purpose pursuant to
a proposed instrument by and between such Foundation
and the Bank of Nevada and cited by the short title
"1-1-68 Indenture of Mortgage and Deed of Trust";
authorizing the execution of such instrument in the
name and on behalf of such Foundation; also concern-
ing the disposition of such property by the Foundation;
otherwise relating to rights, privileges, powers, immu-
nities, liabilities, disabilities and duties of the
parties to such Campus extension agreement to such in-
denture; also authorizing and approving such agreement,
the acquisition of such property by the Foundation for
such purpose, the sale and issuance thereby of such
securities, and such indenture; ratifying action hereto-
fore taken in connection with the foregoing; providing
other matters properly relating thereto; and repealing
all resolutions in conflict herewith.
H. January Meeting of the Board - Mr. Humphrey requested
the Board approve a two-day meeting for Friday, January
12 and Saturday, January 13 in Reno so that sufficient
time could be devoted to a presentation of the ten-year
academic plans by both Campuses.
Motion by Dr. White, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
without dissent that the President's recommendation be
approved.
I. Change in Signature Authority - Mr. Humphrey stated that
with the addition of Acting President to his title of
Vice President-Finance, and the appointment of Mr. Pine
as Acting Business Manager, it is necessary to exectute
new signature cards for the various University of Nevada
bank accounts. Mr. Humphrey recommended signature au-
thority be granted for the University's accounts to Neil
D. Humphrey, Acting President, Henry Hattori, Control-
ler and Edward L. Pine, Acting Business Manager and that
Mr. Pine's fidelity bond be increased to $250,000.00.
Motion by Mr. Seeliger, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, car-
ried without dissent that this signature authority be
granted as recommended.
J. Distribution of DRI National Advisory Board Report -
Although the Board had earlier received a verbal prelim-
inary report from the National Advisory Board of Desert
Research Institute, Mr. Humphrey indicated that now the
final report had been made available and requested that
it be distributed to the Board.
Motion by Mr. Hug, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
without dissent that the Board accept the report as dis-
tributed and that Vice President Mordy and his staff be
commended on the progress of DRI.
K. Zoning Change, NSU - Chancellor Moyer reported that a
notice of a public hearing held by the Clark County
Planning Commission on November 28, 1967, had been
received concerning a request to reclassify from R-1 to
C-1 certain propery near but not contiguous to the
University. Chancellor Moyer indicated Mr. Westfall
had attended the hearing and requested a continuance;
however, the final action of the Commission was to deny
the request for zoning change.
Mr. Ronzone indicated concern over the matter because
he said the owner is now discussing the denial by the
Commission of his request for zoning change and speaks
as if he holds the University responsible for the nega-
tive action on part of the Commission.
Mr. Humphrey concurred in Chancellor Moyer's recommenda-
tion that the University notify the Planning Commission
and the County Commission that it does not take excep-
tion to a change in zoning of the parcel of land under
discussion from R-1 to C-1 with the special provisions
as noted.
Motion by Mr. Hug, seconded by Mr. Ronzone, carried with
Regent White opposing, that the recommendation be
approved.
The meeting adjourned at 4:15 P.M.
Chairman
Secretary
12-09-1967