December 11-12, 1971
12-11-1971
Pages 45-55
BOARD OF REGENTS
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA SYSTEM
December 11, 1971
The Board of Regents met on the above date in the Center for
Religion and Life, 1101 North Virginia Street, Reno.
Members present: Fred M. Anderson, M. D.
Mr. James H. Bilbray
(for a portion of the meeting)
Mr. Procter Hug, Jr.
Mr. Harold Jacobsen
Mrs. Molly Knudtsen
Mr. William Morris
Mr. Mel Steninger
Miss Helen Thompson
Members absent: Mr. Archie C. Grant
Mr. Paul Mc Dermott
Others present: Chancellor Neil D. Humphrey
President N. Edd Miller (UNR)
President Charles R. Donnelly (CCD)
President John M. Ward (DRI)
President R. J. Zorn (UNLV)
Mr. Thomas G. Bell, Special Deputy Attorney
General
Vice President James T. Anderson (UNR)
Vice President Edward L. Pine (UNR)
Mr. Herman Westfall (UNLV)
Mr. Mark Dawson (DRI)
Dr. Edward Olsen (UNR)
Dr. Paul Aizley (UNLV)
Dr. Tom Hoffer (DRI)
Dr. Hugh Mozingo (UNR)
Mr. Glen Clark (UNS)
Mr. Dan Klaich (ASUN)
Miss Shelley Levine (CSUN)
Mr. Shane Stahl (ECC)
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Jacobsen at
9:15 A.M.
1. Approval of Minutes
The minutes of the meeting of November 12, 1971 were sub-
mitted for approval.
Mr. Morris moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss
Thompson, carried without dissent.
2. Report of Gifts
Upon motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mrs. Knudtsen, the
gifts and grants were accepted as reported by the Presidents
(report contained in Ref. 2 and filed with permanent
minutes).
3. Slot Machine Tax Credit
Chancellor Humphrey reported that the House Tax bill was
successfully amended to provide an 80% credit against the
$250 per year Federal Tax on slot machines. The State
legislation provides that the first $5 million per year goes
to the "Higher Education Capital Construction Fund" and the
balance ($2.5 million approximately) to the State Distribu-
tive School Fund. The first $5 million will be received in
late June, 1972.
Chancellor Humphrey noted that the Legislature has earmarked
$3,938,000 of the first $5 million for three Community
College buildings; $1,889,000 for Clark, $1,330,000 for
Western Nevada and $719,000 for Elko.
Mr. Humphrey pointed out that this would be of tremendous
benefit to the entire University System and will provide an
immediate benefit to the Community College Division, putting
them in a position to secure the much needed buildings 18
months earlier than would have been the case, given the most
optimistic situation. However, he noted with this opportun-
ity comes several problems which need to be resolved con-
cerning location and involvement of the Legislature and the
Governor (through the State Planning Board) in appropriate
ways. President Donnelly has already started developing
educational specifications for these buildings.
Chancellor Humphrey stated that discussion will be scheduled
at the January meeting concerning the nomination of archi-
tects to the Planning Board and procedures to be followed in
designating campus sites. He also stated that recommenda-
tions will be presented at the January meeting concerning
the use of the $1,062,000 which has not yet been earmarked.
Dr. Anderson moved appropriate letters of thanks be sent to
those people who were so effective in getting this legis-
lation approved at the Federal level; Assemblymen Swackhamer
and Smith, Senators Bible and Cannon, Congressman Baring and
Governor O'Callaghan. Motion seconded by Mrs. Knudtsen,
carried without dissent.
4. Military Science Requirement, UNR
President Miller reported that the teaching faculty of UNR
has approved a Class A Action by a vote of 225 to 84, with
one abstention, for the removal of the present Military Sci-
ence requirement and offering ROTC as a voluntary program.
He pointed out the ASUN also endorsed this change. (De-
tails of the proposed new program and guidelines for its
implementation were presented and are filed with the perman-
ent minutes, identified as Ref. 8.)
President Miller stated that he strongly supported ROTC but
believed that it was appropriate at this time to make it
entirely voluntary, pointing out that an enrollment drop has
already occurred, the increase in pay which has recently
has been approved will attract more students in the program,
it will place UNR students on a level as other schools in
the Sixth Army area and will also put UNR students on a par
with UNLV and Community College students. Students will
have a free choice, he stated and will not be coerced into
a program; however, opportunity will be afforded for in-
forming the student of the program. He suggested that a
totally voluntary program will result in a better motivated
group and hence a better program.
President Miller suggested that Professor John Bonell,
Chairman of the Military Affairs Review Board, Colonel
Robert Hill, Dr. Hugh Mozingo, Chairman of the UNR Faculty
Senate and Mr. Dan Klaich, President of ASUN, be given an
opportunity to comment on this proposal.
Professor Bonell stated that the Military Affairs Review
Board had recommended the present program be continued. He
said that the Board believed the students should have a pro-
gram available to them which allows them to work for a
commission. He pointed out that the program is already
essentially voluntary and reviewed the present options under
which a student may satisfy the requirements.
Colonel Hill spoke from a prepared text (filed with perma-
nent minutes) which dealt with the ROTC Department's respon-
sibility for presenting Military Science 101 to the Fresh-
man students. He stated that the Army both recognized and
respects Nevada's right to determine whether military train-
ing should be mandatory or voluntary and stated that the
Military Science Department would accept and support the
Regents' decision. The remainder of Colonel Hill's comments
concerned a status report of ROTC both nationally and on the
UNR Campus.
Dr. Mozingo, Chairman of the UNR Faculty Senate, spoke in
support of President Miller's recommendation and urged ap-
proval by the Board of Regents. Mr. Rob Mastrionni, speak-
ing on behalf of Dan Klaich and ASUN also requested support
of President Miller's recommendation.
Statements in support of ROTC were made from the audience by
Colonel Thomas Miller, Colonel Earl Ralf, Lt. Colonel Frank
Smith, USMC Ret., Mr. Leslie Fry and Adjutant General Floyd
Edsall.
Chancellor Humphrey reported that Regent Paul Mc Dermott had
asked that the Board be informed of his opposition to any
change in the ROTC regulation.
Mr. Hug pointed out that there are options available to the
student which permit him to satisfy his requirement for
graduation in several ways and suggested the discussion
focus on whether or not there should be any requirement for
the 16 clock hours orientation course.
Mr. Steninger stated that the University has a duty to pro-
vide Military Science and has been experimenting with semi-
voluntary program for several years. He suggested that the
voluntary approach had failed and stated that he would be
interested in seeing a return to the two year mandatory
course.
Dr. Anderson stated that he did not believe that what was
done at UNR by itself would lessen the defense capability of
the nation but pointed out that the University is part of
the total and must therefore honor its obligation and rec-
ognize that it shares in the total responsibity.
Mr. Morris moved to continue the Military Science at UNR as
it now exists. Motion seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
with the following roll call vote:
Yes - Dr. Anderson, Mr. Hug, Mr. Jacobsen, Mrs.
Knudtsen, Dr. Lombardi, Mr. Morris, Mr. Steninger
No - Mr. Bilbray, Miss Thompson
Mr. Hug stated that he was voting in favor of the motion
because he believed the present orientation course and the
one semester course were good programs and should be
continued.
Mrs. Knudtsen stated that she was voting in favor of the
motion although she is opposed to mandatory ROTC. She
believed that the program now offered at UNR is reasonable
and should be continued.
Dr. Anderson moved that the Administration be instructed to
incorporate the Military Science orientation program into
the orientation week for the University if at all possible.
Motion seconded by Mr. Hug, carried without dissent.
Dr. Anderson moved to ask UNLV to consider the possibility
of a similar orientation program in Military Science for
Freshmen students. Motion seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
with Mr. Bilbray and Miss Thompson opposing.
The regular meeting adjourned at 11 A.M. and reconvened at 1:45
P.M. Mr. Jacobsen announced that Mr. Procter Hug, Jr. had
resigned as a member of the Board of Regents, effective at the
end of the meeting, and also announced that he had been appointed
by Attorney General Robert List as a Special Deputy Attorney
General to serve as the University's General Counsel. Mr.
Thomas Bell will serve as an associate of Mr. Hug's, especially
in matters related to UNLV or other business occurring in Las
Vegas.
5. Preliminary Plans, UNR Physical Education Complex
President Miller reported that preliminary plans for this
project had been reviewed by the State Planning Board and by
the UNR staff. (Review of project, budget, scope, method of
financing and time schedule was presented, identified as
Ref. 12 and filed with permanent minutes.)
Mr. Ted Selden, architect, presented the preliminary plans,
followed by comments by Dr. Robert Laughter, Chairman of
Health, P. E. and Recreation Department and Mr. William
Hancock, State Planning Board.
President Miller recommended approval of the preliminary
plans. Chancellor Humphrey concurred with the further rec-
ommendation that the time schedule as contained in Ref. 12
be approved, pointing out that it reflected a change from
that approved in May, 1971.
Mr. Steninger moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
6. Award of Construction Contract, Campus Landscaping and Site
Improvement, UNLV
President Zorn reported that, as authorized by the Board of
Regents, on November 12 an ad hoc committee composed of
Clark County Regents reviewed bids received on this project
by the State Planning Board. Acting on behalf of the Board
the ad hoc committee concurred in the award of the bids to:
Ets-Hokin and Galvin for electrical work $187,134
Wells Cargo, Inc., for paving & concrete 301,021
Jaramillo Landscapes & Sprinklers for landscaping 141,658
$629,813
President Zorn noted that this will complete the entire
project in 210 working days. The only part of the project
which did not fit into the budget was the use of exposed
aggregate in the sidewalks. This would have cost an addi-
tional $78,811 and was therefore, beyond the budget of
$655,000.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended confirmation by the Board.
Mr. Bilbray moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Morris,
carried without dissent.
7. Final Plans, Athletic Fields, UNLV
President Zorn reported that, as authorized by the Board on
November 12, an ad hoc committee composed of Clark County
Regents reviewed the final plans for the athletic fields and
the recommendations of the University staff and the State
Planning Board. (Project summary is identified as Ref. 22
and filed with permanent minutes.)
President Zorn stated that in review with the architects,
several revisions were agreed to:
1. Definition of two alternates for contract bids concern-
ing soil preparation specifications and scope of grassed
areas.
2. Relocation of proposed sewer line so that it would be
routed easterly to a connection near the WERL buildings
instead of the indicated northerly route to a connection
at Flamingo Road.
3. Specific provision to bring the main electrical power
supply to the field area from the Harmon Avenue Campus
substations.
4. Easterly relocation of the track area sufficiently to
avoid potential complications from presently existing
telephone and water line installations.
Acting on behalf of the Board, the ad hoc committee approved
the final plans as revised.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended confirmation by the Board.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Bilbray
and carried without dissent.
8. State Planning Board Agreement
Chancellor Humphrey reported the agreement between the State
Planning Board and the Board of Regents dated December 1964
has been reviewed by the University Administration, and the
State Planning Board and its staff. He recommended approval
of a new agreement (identified as Ref. 5B and filed with
permanent minutes).
Mr. Bilbray moved approval with change in 3.1.3 to provide
for nomination of two or more architects with first and
second preferences expressed. Motion seconded by Dr.
Anderson, carried without dissent.
9. Transfer of Funds
Chancellor Humphrey reported the following transfers from
the Contingency Reserves in amounts of less than $2,000:
#511-UNLV $1,000 to Office of Information and Publications
to provide additional needed funds for printing
class schedules during Fall and Spring semesters,
1971-72.
#512-UNLV $1,500 to Educational Administration ($500) and
Mathematics ($1,000) to provide funds for P-99
contracts.
#102-UNR $1,875 to Chemistry Department Graduate Fellow
Salaries (1-1/2 additional teaching fellow posi-
tions required to handle increase in registra-
tion).
#103-UNR $1,250 to Psychology Department Graduate Fellow
Salaries (unanticipated increase in registration
in Psychology 203).
#104-UNR $1,147.50 to Economics Department Wages for lab
assistants (two additional sections of Economics
261 had to be added to the Fall semester to ac-
commodate increased enrollment).
#106-UNR $1,200 to Orvis School of Nursing Professional
Salaries (increased enrollment in MSCS/Nursing
102 and 104 necessitates employment of someone to
assist in the preparation of teaching materials
and evaluation tools).
#107-UNR $1,127 to Library Wages to pay staff to keep the
ground floor open for additional hours.
#108-UNR $600 to Faculty Senate Classified Salaries for
additional clerical help needed due to increase
in Senate business.
#110-UNR $1,300 to Engineering Technology, Wages, to sup-
port student secretarial help.
#111-UNR $1,300 to Law Enforcement, Wages, to support
student secretarial help.
#112-UNR $1,600 to Office of Community Relations (Wages -
$600, Operating - $1,000) - no budget previously
allocated to this office.
#113-UNR $750 to Nevada Archeological Survey - no wages
off operating fund budgeted.
#114-UNR $500 to Civil Engineering - Professional Salaries
to provide for a letter of appointment for
Professor John Bird who will relieve Acting Dean
Charles Breese's commitment to teach CE 347 for
the balance of the semester.
10. Proposed Meeting Dates for 1972
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval of the following
meeting dates in 1972:
Friday/Saturday January 14-15
Friday/Saturday February 11-12
Friday/Saturday March 10-11
Friday/Saturday April 7-8
Thursday/Friday May 11-12
Friday/Saturday June 9-10
Friday/Saturday July 7-8
Friday/Saturday September 8-9
Friday/Saturday October 13-14
Friday/Saturday November 10-11
Friday/Saturday December 8-9
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Steninger, carried without dissent.
11. Progress Report, University Code
Chancellor Humphrey reported that the latest draft of the
proposed new Code has been transmitted to the Chancellor's
Advisory Cabinet. Responses have been requested by
December 15. If there are no changes by that date, the
draft will be mailed to the Regents for information and to
the January meeting for action in February.
12. Resolution in Memory of Walter Van Tilburg Clark
President Miller recommended the adoption of the following
resolution in memory of Dr. Walter Van Tilburg Clark:
Walter Van Tilburg Clark was a distinguished member of
the College of Arts and Science at the University of
Nevada, a devoted and unusually gifted teacher, a
novelist admired and respected internationally, and
a friend and colleague. The College and the Board of
Regents wish to express a deep sense of loss at his
death November 10, 1971, and to offer condolences to
his family.
Mr. Bilbray moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr. Lombardi
and carried without dissent.
13. Minimum Degree Requirement
President Miller recalled that in July the Board considered
a recommendation from UNR Faculty "that the minimum number
of credits for the baccalaureate and associate degrees be
raised to 128 and 64, respectively, other courses in meet-
ing the graduation requirements set by each college." Be-
cause of a number of questions raised in the discussion,
the recommendation was withdrawn for further faculty review.
President Miller reported that this recommendation has sub-
sequently been reviewed and reaffirmed by the Academic
Standards Committee of the UNR Faculty Senate and by the
Undergraduate Council. He recommended approval by Board,
effective Fall, 1972. Mr. Klaich spoke in opposition to
the recommendation.
Chancellor Humphrey concurred.
Mr. Bilbray moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Knudtsen, carried without dissent.
14. Request for Easement, UNR
President Miller reported that Sierra Pacific Power Company
has requested a right of way grant approximately 1,225 feet
in length and 10 feet in width. This right of way is to
provide gas service to the Health Related Science building
from a source near the Water Resources building. The right
of way follows the roadway into the Health Related Science
building.
President Miller and Chancellor Humphrey recommended approv-
al, subject to review and approval of the necessary docu-
ments by the Attorney General.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Bilbray, carried without dissent.
15. Approval of Purchases in Excess of $5,000, UNR
A. Vice President Pine reported that bids were opened
October 26, 1971 for an Electron (Spin-Paramagnetic)
Resonance Spectrometer and a Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
Spectrometer.
Electron Resonance Spectrometer - Bids were requested on
both new and used equipment. Varian Associates, Los
Altos, submitted the following bids:
Used - Mod. V4502-11 - with warranty $20,800
Used - Mod. V4502-11 - without warranty 19,800
Used - Mod. E4 - without warranty 21,500
Used - Mod. E4 - with warranty 22,850
New - Mod. JES-ME-IX 25,700
New - Mod. E-4 25,850
Vice President Pine endorsed the recommendation of the
Chemistry Department that the used Model V4502-11 with
the 90 days warranty be purchased from Varian Associ-
ates, Los Altos, for a purchase price of $20,800.
President Miller and Chancellor Humphrey concurred.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Knudtsen, carried without dissent.
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectrometer - Bids were
received on both new and used equipment. Vice President
Pine reported that the only units acceptable to the
Chemistry Department were not within the budget allot-
ment. At the request of the Chemistry Department, the
item will be rebid with a slight variation of specifi-
cations.
B. Vice President Pine reported that bids were opened
December 7, 1971 for Laboratory, Machine Shop, Drafting
and Classroom Furniture for the Physics building. Funds
available from construction allocation included Federal
funds, thus prohibiting in-state preference.
Mr. Pine reported the following bids received:
Schedule A, items 1-6
133 tables various sizes
No award recommendation on this schedule. Bidders are
submitting sample tables for evaluation.
Schedule B, item 7
3 Work Benches 34 x 60
Broadhead-Garrett, Sacramento $133.50
Morrill & Machabee, Reno 163.89
Armanko's, Reno 189.36
Schedule B, item 8
5 Cabinet Benches - Steel 36 x 34
Morrill and Machabee, Reno $285.20
Armanko's, Reno 307.25
Broadhead-Garrett, Sacramento 320.50
Schedule B, item 9
1 Revolving Bin 34" diameter x 65"
Broadhead-Garrett, Sacramento $165.54
Armanko's, Reno 174.20
Morrill and Machabee, Reno 193.51
Schedule B, item 10
1 5-drawer flat drawer file 45 x 33
Broadhead-Garrett, Sacramento $225.00
Armanko's, Reno 232.40
Morrill and Machabee, Reno 442.36
Schedule B, item 11
1 Double face steel storage rack
Armanko's, Reno $324.28
Morrill and Machabee, Reno 325.00
Broadhead-Garrett, Sacramento 359.13
Integrated Handling Systems, Reno 371.61
Schedule C, items 12-25
105 Steel bench units and steel drawer units
Flanigan's Warehouse, Reno $5,855.11
Armanko's, Reno 6,737.51
Integrated Handling Systems, Reno 7,486.00
Schedule D, Item 26
2 Gas Welding benches
Broadhead-Garrett, Sacramento $112.20
Armanko's 399.72
Schedule D, Item 27
1 Illuminated tracing table
Armanko's $267.13
Donald G. Whiting, New Mexico 286.19
Broadhead-Garrett 514.00
Schedule D, item 28
1 64 x 40 sheet metal bench
Armanko's $267.13
Morrill and Machabee 515.22
Donald G. Whiting 573.32
Permalab, Newberry Park, California 824.00
Schedule D, item 29
1 60 x 40 machinist table
Armanko's $138.07
Broadhead-Garrett 154.00
Morrill and Machabee 291.04
Donald G. Whiting 339.29
Permalab 404.00
Schedule D, items 30, 31, 32
3 tilt top drawing tables (tables must match)
Morrill and Machabee $ 641.38
Armanko's 645.76
Donald G. Whiting 1,073.60
Permalab 1,273.00
Schedule E, item 33
1 control cabinet
Morrill and Machabee $1,316.04
Permalab 1,753.00
Armanko's 1,895.60
Schedule E, items 34 and 35
147 stools (must match)
Armanko's $1,368.34
Morrill and Machabee 2,103.67
Permalab 3,657.00
Schedule F, items 36 - 40
This furniture is being evaluated and will be
presented to the next Regents meeting.
Schedule F, item 41
2 utility benches 10' x 27'
Permalab $1,090.00
Armanko's 1,118.98
Donald G. Whiting 1,297.14
Schedule F, item 42
1 planning table 72' x 36"
Permalab $448.00
Armanko's 602.93
Donald G. Whiting 721.54
Schedule F, item 43
10 work benches
Armanko's $2,685.20
Leasametric, Burlingame, Calif. 3,500.00
Mr. Pine recommended award be made to the low bidders in
the above schedules with the understanding that Schedule
A, items 1-6 and Schedule F, items 36-40 will be sub-
mitted at a later date.
Total per bidder:
Flanigan's Warehouse $5,855.11
Armanko 5,010.35
Morrill and Machabee 2,242.62
Permalab 1,538.00
Broadhead-Garrett 636.24
$15,282.32
President Miller and Chancellor Humphrey recommended
approval.
Dr. Anderson moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss
Thompson, carried without dissent.
16. Gift of Land and Buildings to ECC
President Donnelly reported that he had received an offer of
a 20 acre parcel of land, including two buildings, which
Mr. T. S. Atkinson of Sacramento wishes to give to Elko
Community College. He noted that his property is part of
of the Prunty Ranch at Charleston and could be used by the
College for its Ranch and Livestock Management program and
for Anthropology and Geology courses. He added that there
is a house on the property that belongs to the elder Mrs.
Prunty who holds a life-time estate on this property.
Dr. Donnelly introduced Mr. Robert Groves, counsel for Mr.
Atkinson. Mr. Groves stated that the deed of trust for the
property is held by Federal Land Bank who has agreed to
release the land. There are, he said, 400 additional acres
adjacent to this land which Mr. Atkinson wishes to sell, but
would like to make available the use of this property in the
interim. Mr. Groves stated that the book value of the prop-
erty to be donated is in excess of $25,000.
President Donnelly and Chancellor Humphrey recommended
acceptance of the gift.
Mr. Bilbray moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr. Lombardi
and carried without dissent.
17. Domestic Student Exchange Program, UNR
President Miller recommended approval of a proposal for the
establishment of a "Domestic Student Exchange Program" at
UNR for a two year trial period beginning Fall 1972. (De-
tails of the program are contained in Ref. 26, filed with
permanent minutes). Annual costs involved are six tuition
grants-in-aid ($7,200), part-time services of an existing
staff member as coordinator (no dollar value assigned) and
certain incidental expenses ($646) which the ASUN Finance
Control Board has agreed to pay.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval with the under-
standing that this does not create six additional tuition
waivers but is an allocation within the existing number
already authorized.
Mr. Steninger moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Knudtsen, carried without dissent.
18. Report of B and G Projects, UNR
Vice President Pine submitted a report on the status of
capital improvement projects under UNR supervision (report
on file in Chancellor's Office).
19. Authorization to Accept Stock Offer
Chancellor Humphrey commented on recommendation contained
in the agenda concerning an offer by Apache Exploration
Corp. to exchange 208 shares of their common stock for oil
and gas leases given to UNR in 1964 by Leslie and Alberta
Farrington. Mr. Humphrey recommended that this matter be
referred to Investment Advisory Committee for disposition.
Mr. Bilbray moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr. A
Anderson, carried without dissent.
20. Report on Resident Hall Regulations, UNR
President Miller and members of the Student Affairs staff
gave a report concerning the regulations governing residence
hall occupancy and fee schedules. Discussion was also held
in response to concerns expressed either by Regents or by
other people to the Regents about the living conditions and
noise level in the dormitories.
21. Approval of Purchase in Excess of $5,000, DRI
President Ward requested approval to lease for 3 months with
an option to purchase a laser from the AVCO Corporation of
Massachusetts at a lease of $6,640. The total purchase
price of the laser is $16,000 and approximately 85% of the
lease payment is applicable to the purchase. Funds are
available in the Laboratory of Atmospheric "Physics Indirect
Cost Recovery Fund".
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mr. Bilbray moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr. Lombardi
and carried without dissent.
22. Quarterly Report Concerning Disciplinary Cases, CCD
As required by the "Rules and Disciplinary Procedures for
Members of the University Community", President Donnelly
submitted a report for the period ending October 1, 1971
(report identified as Ref. 18 and filed with permanent
minutes).
23. Proposed Changes in Departmental Structure, UNLV
President Zorn recommended the following changes in depart-
mental structure, effective July 1, 1972:
(1) Subdivision of the Department of Engineering and
Geology (College of Science and Mathematics) into a
Department of Engineering and a Department of Geo-
science.
(2) Subdivision of the College of Allied Health Professions
to establish a Department of Nursing and a Department
of Radiologic Technology.
(3) Subdivision of the Department of Professional Studies
(College of Education) into a Department of Educational
Foundations and Counseling and a Department of
Curriculum and Instruction.
(Details of the proposal were contained in Ref. 19, filed
with permanent minutes.)
In conformity with Board of Regents policy concerning
addition of programs and Departments (B/R Handbook, Title 4,
Chapter 1, Section 6), Chancellor Humphrey recommended
approval of first reading with final approval to occur in
January.
24. Approval of Purchases in Excess of $5,000, UNLV
A. President Zorn reported that bids were opened October
22, 1971 for the purchase of remote access information
distribution system equipment for the Humanities build-
ing. The single bid received was from Chester
Electronic Laboratory, Inc., of Chester, Connecticut,
in the amount of $84,100. President Zorn stated that
this is within the amount included in the project budget
and recommended approval.
Mr. Bilbray moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
B. President Zorn reported bids were opened October 29,
1971 for the purchase of a combined Mass Spectrometer-
Gas Chromatograph System for the Chemistry Department:
Perkin-Elmer Corp., Renton, Wash. $30,035
AEI Scientific Apparatus, Inc., Denver 33,000
E. I. Du Pont De Nemours & Co., Monrovia, Ca. 34,015
Hewlett-Packard Corp., Albuquerque 37,140
Bendix Scientific Instruments, Rochester, N.Y. 40,580
President Zorn recommended award of the bid to Perkin-
Elmer Corporation in the amount of $30,035. Chancellor
Humphrey concurred.
Mr. Bilbray moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Anderson, carried without dissent.
C. President Zorn recalled that at the October meeting the
Board authorized the purchase of library shelving for
the Teacher Education building from Rucker-Ames Co.,
Milpitas, California in their response to their low bid
of $8,416. On November 3 the Purchasing Office received
notice that as of October 22, 1971 the Rucker-Ames Co.
had terminated business activities and were withdrawing
the bid. The purchase order was returned.
President Zorn recommended that the second low bid of
Chapman Co., Salt Lake City, in the amount of $9,338.08
be accepted. The third bid was from SPD Company, Las
Vegas, for $10,745.96. Chancellor Humphrey concurred.
Mr. Bilbray moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Morris, carried without dissent.
25. Approval of Purchase in Excess of $5,000, UNS
Chancellor Humphrey reported that bids were opened December
9, 1971 for the purchase of 190,000 sheets of textbook paper
by the University Press. The paper is to be shipped to the
State Printer for use in printing the "Doten Journals".
Zellerback Paper, Co., Reno $8,052.86
Reno West Coast Distributing 9,235.52
Chancellor Humphrey recommended that the bid of Zellerback
Paper Co. be accepted.
Mr. Bilbray moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr. Lombardi
and carried without dissent.
26. Approval of Purchases in Excess of $5,000, UNLV
A. President Zorn reported bids were opened October 28,
1971 for the float trip on the Colorado River through
the Grand Canyon for the period June 12 through June 24,
1972. Costs will be paid in full by the students
taking the trip.
Canyoneers, Inc., Flagstaff, Arizona $15,750
Hatch River Expedition, Vernal, Utah 14,500
Mokimar River Expedition, Salt Lake City 13,200
Arizona River Runner, Marble Canyon, Ariz. 12,240
Grand Canyon Expedition, Salt Lake City 11,250
Harris Boat Trip, Centerville, Utah 9,400
White Water River Expedition, Turlock, Ca. 7,500
All of the bidders were those approved by the National
Park Service and are required to have adequate insur-
ance. The successful bidder is required to furnish a
performance bond.
President Zorn and Chancellor Humphrey recommended the
bid of White Water River Expedition in the amount of
$7,500 be accepted.
Mr. Bilbray moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Morris, carried without dissent.
B. President Zorn reported bids were opened November 4,
1971 for the purchase of a hardness tester and a tension
testing machine with accessory equipment to be used by
the Department of Engineering, Geology and Geography.
Item No. 1 - Hardness Tester
Opto Metric, Rockleigh, N. J. $3,532.00
American Chain and Cable, Los Angeles 3,555.50
Ametek System, East Moline, Ill. 2,785.00
Item No. 2 - Tension Testing Machine and Accessory
Equipment
Ametek System, East Moline, Ill. $16,510.00
Pacific Engineering, Phoenix, Ariz. 16,765.00
American Chain & Cable, Los Angeles 7,925.00
The testing machine bid by American Chain & Cable does
not meet specifications (testing capabilities of 30,000
lbs. specified, provides only 20,000 lbs.). Ametek
System required 130 days for delivery. Pacific
Engineering offered delivery in four weeks. Early
delivery will permit use of the equipment this semester.
President Zorn recommended acceptance of the bid of
Ametek System for the hardness tester, for a purchase
price of $2,785, and the bid of Pacific Engineering for
the tension testing machine and accessory equipment for
a purchase price of $16,765. Funds are available from
National Science Foundation and the Supplemental
Equipment appropriation.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Mr. Bilbray moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
27. Approval of Transfers of Funds
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval of the following
transfers of funds from the UNLV Contingency Reserve.
#513-UNLV $4,141 to Classified Salaries, Library Opera-
tions, to provide needed additional coverage for
third floor of Library.
#514-UNLV $5,714 to Physical Plant - Custodial ($2,857) and
Physical Plant - Grounds ($2,857) to provide
groundsmen to bolster grounds crew and custodial
for new buildings.
#515-UNLV $12,000 to Insurance to provide amount in excess
of that budgeted for this purpose.
#516-UNLV $21,000 to Library Operations to purchase addi-
tional card catalogs and shelving units for the
Library.
For Information:
#517-UNLV $1,000 to Environmental Studies to provide funds
for environmental studies.
#518-UNLV $1,500 to College of Business and Economics,
Wages, to cover student wages for student graders
for fiscal year.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Steninger, carried without dissent.
28. Encouragement of School of Medical Sciences to Make
Foundation Applications
Dr. Anderson spoke of the possibility that grants might be
available from Johnson & Johnson Medical Foundation and
other foundations outside the State of Nevada whereby ap-
proximately 80% of the cost of capital construction for the
School of Medical Sciences might be provided and expressed
an interest in having the Board formally encourage the
School to seek such funding.
Dr. Anderson moved that the Board of Regents go on record as
encouraging the Dean of the School of Medical Sciences to
seek funding from outside the State of Nevada for matching
money for capital construction. Motion seconded by Mr.
Bilbray.
Mr. Morris stated that he considered it unfair to ask the
Board to take such action without having more information.
He suggested that such action might be misunderstood as
giving the School first call on resources if they do not get
the funds from private sources.
Mr. Morris moved to amend the motion to defer this matter
until the next meeting. Motion to amend was not seconded.
Original motion carried with Mr. Morris opposing.
29. State Planning Board Status Report
A report on the status of University capital improvements
under the jurisdiction of the State Planning Board was
distributed.
The meeting adjourned at 4:00 P.M.
Mrs. Bonnie M. Smotony
Secretary to the Board
12-11-1971