December 13-14, 1968
12-13-1968
Pages 111-141
BOARD OF REGENTS
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA
December 13-14, 1968
The Board of Regents met on the above dates in the Moyer Student
Union building, Nevada Southern University, Las Vegas.
Members present: Dr. Fred M. Anderson, Chairman
Mr. Thomas G. Bell
Mr. James H. Bilbray
Mr. Archie Grant
Mr. Procter Hug, Jr.
Mr. Harold Jacobsen
Dr. Louis Lombardi
Mr. R. J. Ronzone
Mr. Albert Seeliger
Dr. Juanita White
Members absent: Mrs. Molly Knudtsen
Others present: Chancellor Neil D. Humphrey
President N. Edd Miller (UN)
Vice President Donald H. Baepler (NSU)
Vice Chancellor Wendell Mordy (DRI)
Mr. Daniel Walsh, Chief Deputy Attorney General
Mr. Edward L. Pine, Business Manager (UN)
Mr. Herman Westfall, Business Manager (NSU)
Dr. Donald Driggs, Chairman, UN Faculty Senate
Mr. Edward Olsen, Director of Information (UN)
Mr. Mark Hughes, Director of Information (NSU)
Mr. Joe Bell, ASUN President
Mr. Bill Terry, CSNS President
The meeting was called to order at 10:30 A.M. by Chairman
Anderson.
1. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting
Upon motion by Mr. Grant, seconded by Mr. Seeliger, the
minutes of the meeting of November 7-8, 1968 were approved
as distributed.
2. Report of Gifts
Chancellor Humphrey presented the following list of gifts
and grants received by the University and recommended their
acceptance by the Board:
Nevada Southern University
Library
Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Adams, Las Vegas - $19
Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Bower, Las Vegas - $5 in memory of
Mrs. Walter Greene.
Mrs. Calvin M. Cory, Las Vegas - $10 in memory of Mrs.
Walter Greene.
Mrs. William C. Laub, Las Vegas - $10 in memory of Mrs.
Walter Greene.
Nevada State Bank, Las Vegas - $100 in memory of Mr. Tom
Padratzik and Mrs. Wengert.
Mr. R. J. Ronzone, Las Vegas - $30 in memory of Mr. Pat
Diskin, Mr. Charles J. Rank and Mr. Jack Conlon.
Performing Arts Center
Denver Book Club, Denver, Colorado - $20 in memory
of Mrs. Walter Greene.
Mr. and Mrs. Mel Exber, Las Vegas - $4000
Mrs. Blanche G. Ham, Los Angeles, California - $5 in
memory of Mrs. Walter Greene.
Doctors Theodore and Parvin Modaber Jacobs, Las Vegas
- $200
Dr. and Mrs. James Jones, Las Vegas - $200
Dr. and Mrs. James Lum, Las Vegas - $200
Dr. and Mrs. Leslie E. Soper, Las Vegas - $200
Dr. and Mrs. Leon H. Steinberg, Las Vegas - $300
Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Ted Wiens, Las Vegas - $250
Football Gift Account
S. Wyman, Las Vegas - $1000
Miscellaneous Gifts and Grants
Artists and Craftmen's Guild, Las Vegas - $25 to the Gallery
Guild.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Cunningham, Las Vegas - $5 to the Music
Concert Series.
Mr. and Mrs. Arturo Trapletti, Las Vegas - $10 to the Music
Concert Series.
Scholarships and Prizes
Coterie Club of Las Vegas, Las Vegas - $196.25
Las Vegas Assembly Number Nine and Oasis Assembly Number
Nineteen of the Rainbow Assembly, Las Vegas - $100 to the
Trudy Griffin Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Union Federal Savings and Loan Association, Reno - $100
University of Nevada
Library
American Association of University Professors, Reno - min-
utes of the AAUP Nevada Chapter from October 1955 through
June 1966.
Mr. Bruce A. Beardsley, Sparks - books, correspondence and
papers relating to the early history of Nevada.
Mrs. Bill Dwyer, Reno - 23 books from the library of Minnie
and Theodore Church.
Mr. Paul Gemmil, Reno - 1 book entitled "Awake the Copper
Ghosts".
Mr. Clark J. Guild, Jr., Reno - $10 in memory of Mrs. Bertha
Paraguirre.
Miss Margaret E. Hartman, Reno - $8 in memory of Mrs. Alma
Vaughn.
Mrs. M. T. Higginbotham, Reno - 500 books and numerous
pamphlets valued at $1250.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry H. Hubbard, Grosse Pointe Farms, Michi-
gan - $25 in memory of Mr. Alfred Meritt Smith.
Mr. F. W. Immasche, Washington, D. C. - $50 to the Library
Book Fund.
Mr. and Mrs. Jay J. Mc Murren, Eugene, Oregon - $12.50 in
memory of Mr. Alfred Merritt Smith.
Mr. and Mrs. Richard P. Mueller, Fort Wayne, Indiana -
$12.50 in memory of Mr. Alfred Merritt Smith.
Miss Rose Mc Smith, Meadow Vista, California - $5 in memory
of Mr. Alfred Merritt Smith.
Mrs. C. J. Preece, Reno - $5 in memory of Mr. Alfred Merritt
Smith.
Mr. Max Urban, Los Angeles, California - 19 musical scores
arranged by Mr. Urban.
Mrs. R. B. Walker, Reno - 8 volumes of "Reference Handbook
of the Medical Sciences".
Professor Ronald R. Williams, Reno - hymnal of Protestant
Episcopal Church.
Lt. Col. A. J. Woodard, Reno - 1 Peerless bench grinder.
Contributions to the Library in Memory of Mr. George
Southworth, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Campbell, Woodlane, California -
$7.50
First National Bank of Nevada, Reno - $25
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gates, Reno - $15
Mr. H. S. Gorman, Reno - $20
Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Harper, Reno - $7.50
Mr. A. M. Smith, Reno - $20
Woodburn, Forman, Wedge and Blakey, Folsom and Hung,
Reno - $25
Contributions to the Pik Southworth Memorial Fund in Memory
of Mr. George Southworth, Jr.:
Mr. Ralph Braren, San Francisco, California - $10
Executives' Secretaries, Reno - $10
Mr. Frances L. Nowell, Scottsdale, Arizona - $20
The Prospectors Club, Reno - $10
Mr. Paul A. Richards, Reno - $25
Rotary Club of Reno, Reno - $10
Mr. and Mrs. Russ Sheldon, Sparks - $10
Mr. Edward A. Weiss, Van Nuys, California - $10
Mr. and Mrs. Loring R. Williams, Reno - $10
Mackay School of Mines
Contributions in Support of Dr. Fred L. Humphrey's position
in the Department of Mining Engineering:
The Anaconda Company, Weed Heights - $1500
Duvan Corporation, Battle Mountain - $1000
Humble Oil and Refining Company, Houston, Texas - $2500
Kennecott Copper Corporation, Mc Gill - $1500
Contributions to the AIME Fund:
Mr. A. E. Anderson, Reno - $25
Col. Burton S. Barrett, Omaha, Nebraska - $10
Basic Refractories, Gabbs - $50
Mr. Loren J. Bates, Los Angeles, California - $10
Mr. Edwin H. Bentzen, Asheville, North Carolina - $5
Mr. Edward J. Bottomley, Lovelock - $10
Mr. R. C. Brittain, Lovelock - $25
Mr. Joseph F. Brown, Las Vegas - $10
Mr. J. D. Burgess, Reno - $10
Mr. F. N. Dondero, Carson City - $15
Mr. Joseph M. Ellis, Baltimore, Maryland - $5
Mr. W. G. Flangas, Las Vegas - $5
Mr. Courtland B. Frain, Glendale, California - $5
Mr. Jack D. Frank, Fallon - $10
Mr. R. T. Frankian and Associates, Burbank - $25
Mr. Clark J. Guild, Carson City - $20
Mr. John R. Harmon, Reno - $10
Mr. Joseph M. Harrison, Saugus, California - $10
Mr. L. W. Kemp, Edison, New Jersey - $10
Miss Alice E. Laughton, Farmington, New Mexico - $5
Mr. S. J. Mc Carroll, Las Vegas - $5
Mr. Max Muller, Jr., Tucson, Arizona - $10
Nevada Reno Section-WAAIME, Reno - $75
Mr. David H. Osborne, Elko - $50
American Selco, Inc., Elko - $25
Mr. James E. and Louis V. Skinner, Yerington - $25
Mr. R. E. Sutton, Gabbs - $10
Mr. Richard P. Townsend, Marysville - $2
Mr. R. H. Trimmer, Long Beach - $2.50
Mr. F. W. Wessel, Washington, D. C. - $5
Mr. William Whitfield, Tucson, Arizona - $10
Miscellaneous Gifts
Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Buchanan, Sparks - $100 to the John Scott
Buchanan Memorial Fund.
Mr. William J. Petak, Automation Industries, Inc., North
Hollywood, California - 590 strain gauges (retail value
approximately $2050.50).
Friden Incorporated, Reno - $1500 to be used as 1/2 pur-
chase price of Friden Calculators for the College of Busi-
ness Administration and the University Business Office.
Friden Incorporated, San Leandro, California - $2000 to be
used as 1/2 of the purchase price of Friden Calculators
for the College of Business Administration and the Univer-
sity Business Office.
Mr. Ralph Wittenberg, Reno - one used James B. Lansing
$1004 speaker system in a corner cabinet (estimated value
of $350) and one new Bozac #B-305 speaker system in a
cabinet (estimated value of $400) to the Audio-Visual
Communications Center.
Scholarships and Prizes Payments as follows:
General Motors Corporation, Detroit, Michigan - $1500 repre-
senting scholarships for Kenneth O. Reil, $200; Frederick C.
Howard, $200; Thomas Gibson, $200; and Richard D. Holmes,
$900.
George Whittell High School, Zephyr Cove - $650 represent-
ing scholarships for William W. Christensen, $200; Steve
Hall, $150; Ted Beecher, $100; Mara Oleson, $100; and Karen
Beal, $100.
Contributions to the Nevada Prize Exam in High School Mathe-
matics Program:
The Anaconda Company, Weed Heights - $50
Bank of Las Vegas, Las Vegas - $25
Edgerton, Germeshausen and Grier, Inc., Las Vegas - $50
First National Bank of Nevada, Reno - $50
Hydro Conduit Corporation, Sparks - $15
Kennecott Copper Corporation, Mc Gill - $50
Nevada National Bank of Commerce, Reno - $50
Sierra Pacific Power Company, Reno - $100
Stauffer Chemical Company, Henderson - $50
Union Federal Savings and Loan Association, Reno - $50
Grants
The Luke B. Hancock Foundation, Palo Alto, California -
$15,000 representing the first payment of a 3-year grant
awarded to the Department of Anatomy.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Washington,
D. C. - $25,033 for research entitled "Accurate Calcula-
tions of Atomic Photo-Ironization Cross Sections", under
the direction of Drs. E. Neal Moore and P. L. Altick of
the Department of Physics.
System and General
Dr. William G. Arbonies, Reno - $100 to the Basque Studies
Program, DRI.
The Zazpiak Bat Basque Club, Reno - $250 to the Basque
Studies Program, DRI.
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Applegate, Las Vegas - $200 for a display
case glass for the DRI Museum in Las Vegas.
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mr. Ronzone, carried
without dissent that the gifts be accepted and the Secretary
be requested to send notes of thanks to the donors.
3. Von Tobel Foundation Gifts
Mr. Humphrey reported that Mr. George Von Tobel had announc-
ed a 5-year $25,000 program of gifts to the University by
the Ed & Mary Von Tobel Foundation, Inc., Las Vegas, and
initial gifts of $2500 to the University of Nevada and
$2500 to Nevada Southern University had been received with
the following conditions:
The gifts will be used to establish loan funds, to be
administered by the Student Financial Aids Officer of
each Campus, and will be used to assist students in
Engineering and Mining who are making satisfactory
progress toward their degree (i. e., have at least a
"C" average) and who are in financial need. The loans
will be made at 3% annual interest with repayment to
start not later than one year after the student is
graduated or leaves the University and completed within
4 years.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended acceptance of the gift and
the conditions for its use.
Mr. Hug asked if consideration had been given to the re-
payment period, noting that it is usually difficult for a
young graduate to start repayment on a loan during the
period immediately following graduation. Chancellor
Humphrey stated that Mr. Von Tobel had agreed that if this
period proves to be too short, consideration would be given
to an adjustment.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Jacobsen, carried
without dissent that the gift from the Von Tobel Founda-
tion be accepted and administered according to the condi-
tions set forth.
4. Confirmation of Personnel Appointments
Chancellor Humphrey presented the following list of person-
nel appointments and requested approval by the Board:
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE
Max B. Radmall, Dairy Herd Manager, Animal Science Divi-
sion, 9-1-68 to 6-30-69 - annual rate $8640 (replacement
for John Bryant)
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE
Michael V. Urga, Graduate Assistant in History, 10-24-68
to 6-30-69 - annual rate $2800 (replacement for Phil Bryan)
GENERAL UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
John L. Eberhardt, Director, Management Development, 10-1-68
to 6-30-69 - annual rate $10,200 (new position)
MACKAY SCHOOL OF MINES
Merrill P. Allen, Chemist in Nevada Mines Analytical
Laboratory, 10-1-68 to 6-30-69 - annual rate $9420 (re-
placement for Paul Weyler)
NEVADA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCE
Jack Arnold Jurasky, Associate Professor of Psychology,
academic year 1968-69 (adjunct appointment)
Motion by Mr. Seeliger, seconded by Mr. Ronzone, carried
without dissent that the above personnel appointments be
confirmed.
5. Approval of Check Registers
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval of the check
registers as submitted by the Office of the Business
Manager, UN (check registers filed with permanent minutes).
Motion by Mr. Hug, seconded by Mr. Jacobsen, carried with-
out dissent that the check registers be approved as recom-
mended.
6. Petition from Male Residents of Tonopah Hall
Dr. Baepler reported that a petition had been received from
134 male residents of Tonopah Hall which stated that they
are in favor of the following proposition:
1. That men will be allowed to have female guests
in their rooms 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
2. While there is a female on a men's floor, no
doors must be open.
3. That this privilege may be denied the entire
Dormitory at any time if it is a factor in the
violation of other rules.
Dr. Baepler stated that he informed the petitioners that
he would not authorize the implementation of this policy
but would be willing to have them present their idea to
the Board of Regents.
Mr. Hugh Lightner, President of the Dormitory, asked the
Regents to approve the policy for a 2-week trial probation-
ary period. He said that in his opinion the policy sounds
reasonable and he believed it would increase the students'
sense of responsibility.
Mr. Bilbray asked about the present Dormitory rules of the
University and stated that at present he believes that some
Universities have adopted the type of policy proposed.
Dr. Baepler stated that at coeducational schools the request
for more relaxed Dormitory rules normally comes from the
female students but in this case the female Dormitory resi-
dents at NSU had voted against such a policy. He added
that the concept of visiting privileges is approved at some
Campuses; however, such privileges should not be permitted
to become a disruptive factor. He pointed out that all of
the rooms in Tonopah Hall are double occupancy and such
24-hour privileges are bound to be disruptive to roommates.
He said that he was particularly aware that it is desirable
that living conditions in a Dormitory be as normal as pos-
sible but did not feel the policy under discussion was
reasonable and he recommended against approval of the pro-
posed policy by the Board of Regents.
Mr. Bilbray suggested that the Board consider visting hours
in the Dormitory from perhaps 7 A.M. to 11 P.M. at night.
Dr. Baepler stated that he would be willing to discuss
visiting hours with the students but pointed out that
this is not what the students are requesting.
At the Chairman's invitation, a number of students (Bruce
Adams, Dorothy Van Dyke and Sid Goldstein) also spoke in
support of the petition. The remarks of Mrs. Van Dyke
and Mr. Godlstein were to the effect that students resid-
ing in the Dormitory should not be restricted even to the
point of permitting promiscuous conduct.
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mr. Hug, carried with
Mr. Bilbray opposing, that the matter be referred back to
Dr. Baepler and a student committee for further study and
a more reasonable request.
Mr. Bilbray asked to be appointed to the committee; how-
ever, Dr. Anderson pointed out that it had been referred
back to the Administration and the committee referred to
would be a student committee, and suggested that it would
not be proper for a Regent to become involved in a purely
administrative matter. He noted that the subsequent
recommendations of the student/administrative committee on
this matter would be referred back to the full Board of
Regents.
7. Dr. Anderson noted that Governor Laxalt had been scheduled
to address the Regents at 2 P.M. but that he had received
a telegram informing him that the Governor was under
doctor's orders to remain at home and requesting that his
appearance be rescheduled at an early date.
8. University of Nevada Medical Education Feasibility Study
Chancellor Humphrey noted that when this study had been
presented to the Board in November, it was agreed that
additional time would be provided for discussion at the
December meeting.
Dr. Smith introduced the Scope Committee who had worked
with him in preparation of the feasibility study: Dean
James T. Anderson, Dean Robert Weems, Jr., Dean Edmund J.
Cain, Dean Thomas O'Brien, Dr. Donald Cooney, Dr. Richard
Licata, Dr. Dean Fletcher and Mr. Edward L. Pine.
Dr. Smith reviewed briefly the presentation made at the
November meeting and invited questions from those present.
Mr. Grant referred to a letter from Dr. Hugh Follmer which
had suggested that more attention should have been given
to NSU in the feasibility study. President Miller pointed
out that the feasibility study was concerned with a new
degree program proposed at the University of Nevada and
even though it had potential for Statewide application,
it was designed for the UN.
Dr. Anderson also commented on Dr. Follmer's letter, noting
that Dr. Follmer appeared to be expressing a personal
viewpoint and not one reflecting a position of the Clark
County Medical Group.
Vice President Baepler commented on the feasibility study
and concurred with the position that degree proposals for
one Campus not be subjected to review by the faculty of
the other Campus. He noted that this is an agreement that
he would not wish to violate, or have violated, and pointed
out that his remarks were directed only to the long range
implications to NSU growth. He questioned whether the
feasibility study was initiated by people with a vested
interest, directed to determining what kind of program
should be initiated -- whether the State needed one. He
expressed concern that present programs at NSU be enriched
before starting a professional program of this magnitude.
He also stated that he did not believe the funding picture
was clear and no long range costs are covered in the pro-
posal. He said he did not question the need for profes-
sional schools in Nevada; rather, he did not believe the
State was yet to the point where it could provide such
professional schools. He added that State resources must
go to emerging Campuses.
Dr. Baepler continued his comments by suggesting that the
curriculum requirement reflected in the proposal would be
hard to handle in that it assumes that a variety of students
will want the same courses.
He concluded his remarks by stating that the State of Nevada
needs to better support existing higher education programs
before adding professional schools.
Dr. Smith agreed that Dr. Baepler's concerns were valid,
but noted that the manpower needs and the needs for oppor-
tunity for professional education were acute.
Dean Weems spoke about the economic factors, pointing out
that this is not a proposal for a Medical School but for
a Health Sciences Program. He agreed that future costs
must be considered but also noted that the rapid growth
projected for the State of Nevada should allow the State
to absorb the program without hardship when the Hughes
support is exhausted in 20 years. He recommended that the
program be allowed to start on a limited basis now and held
at that level until financial base of the State broadens.
In response to a question as to whether Mr. Hughes would
regard a Health Sciences Program as a "Medical School" for
which he had offered support, Mr. Bell said he believed it
would be within the spirit and intent of the Hughes gift.
Dr. Baepler asked about the commitment on behalf of the
Biology Department at the University of Nevada to support
the Health Sciences Program. Dr. Cooney, Chairman, stated
that there had been no blanket commitment given but endorse-
ment had been received from at least 7 of the faculty.
Mr. Hug asked Dr. Cooney if it is feasible to try to develop
a "one-track" series of courses. Dr. Cooney replied that he
did not believe there would be a problem.
Dr. Baepler stated that he did not believe the curriculum
was sufficiently developed to allow it to be costed.
Mr. Jacobsen asked about the prospect of students trans-
ferring into the program from NSU. Dr. Baepler said he
could not tell until he could review the curriculum. Pres-
ident Miller stated that he would not expect any problem.
Dr. Leonard Storm, Chairman of the Biology Department, NSU,
suggested that since students come to a program at different
levels of achievement, he did not believe that students with
different goals could be trained in the same course; i. e.,
a Pre-Med and a Nursing student would require different
Bio-Chemistry courses. He added that he did not believe
one could satisfy the needs of different levels of students
with one course.
Dr. Smith agreed that it was a problem and said that success
of such a curriculum depends on the ability of the faculty
to work together toward common goals.
Dean Anderson spoke of the experience over the past 2 years
of the College of Engineering staff in working cooperative-
ly with the Laboratory of Human Development, the Laboratory
of Environmental Patho-Physiology. This experience, he
said, has demonstrated that cooperation can occur between
Departments and Colleges which are not obviously related.
He suggested that this experience has provided an invaluable
training experience for Engineering students.
Dean Weems cautioned against losing sight of the fact that
this program would attract $10 outside funding for every $1
of State expenditure.
The meeting recessed for lunch and reconvened at 1:15 P.M. All
members of the Board and staff who were present during the morn-
ing were again present except Mr. Bell.
9. Preliminary Plans, Performing Arts Center, NSU
Dr. Baepler stated that Mr. Mc Daniel had proceeded as in-
structed with the preliminary plans for this project to
permit application to HEFA. He noted that the preliminary
drawings had been approved by the faculty committee but had
not yet been reviewed by the State Planning Board.
Mr. Mc Daniel and his consultant, George Izenour, reviewed
the plans in detail.
There was considerable discussion by the Board, particularly
regarding the varied sources of funding for this project and
the need to honor commitments to private donors because of
the manner in which the project was represented to the com-
munity when soliciting support.
Mr. Hug stated that it should be clearly understood by
everyone that this project would be taking money that might
be used for other buildings at NSU, especially classroom
and laboratory buildings.
Dr. Baepler pointed out that some of the funds provided by
private donors were specifically earmarked for a Drama
Theatre and some specifically for a Music Hall.
In response to a question from Mr. Seeliger concerning the
status of the pledges to this project, Dr. Baepler stated
that the payments were coming in as anticipated.
Mr. Ronzone stated that he believed it important that the
Regents remember that the community is very much involved
in this project. Dr. Anderson agreed and added that the
University should proceed with Phase I of the project.
Mr. Humphrey asked Mr. Mc Daniel if in his professional
opinion the plans were within the project budget. Mr.
Mc Daniel said yes.
Dr. Baepler recommended approval by the Board of the pre-
liminary plans as submitted by Mr. Mc Daniel, subject to
approval by the State Planning Board. Chancellor Humphrey
concurred.
Dr. Lombardi moved that Dr. Baepler's recommendation be
approved. Seconded by Mr. Ronzone.
Mr. Hug expressed concern and requested further discussion.
He suggested that defeat of Question #2 might make it desir-
able to reassess priorities. He questioned whether at this
stage this is the best allocation of capital funds. He
suggested that perhaps one building be constructed, the
Concert Hall, and the remaining funds be devoted to the
construction of classrooms.
Dr. Baepler noted that original planning of this project
had resulted in its receiving a high priority in the Campus
development. He added that he did not believe that defeat
of Question #2 would prevent expansion of the Campus.
Mr. Jacobsen asked if the project could be cut in half and
the remaining portion built at a later date.
Dean Harris, College of Fine Arts, pointed out that comple-
tion of this project would release some classrooms and some
office space. He said that if only the Concert Hall were
constructed there could be no enrichment of the Drama Pro-
gram. He added that completion of the project will greatly
enhance the cultural climate of the community.
Motion carried with Mr. Hug and Mr. Jacobsen opposing.
In casting the opposing votes, Mr. Hug and Mr. Jacobsen ex-
pressed a desire that further study be given to the desira-
bility of reducing the scope of the project. They requested
consideration of the possibility of building only the Con-
cert Hall at this time as Phase I and building the Drama
Theatre at a later date, with the student fee revenue bond
money then applied to construction of other classroom
space for which there may be greater need. Mr. Hug and
Mr. Jacobsen expressed the fear that the University is
building frills at the sacrifice of acutely needed class-
room space.
Chancellor Humphrey offered to explain the basis of his
recommendation; however, Mr. Bilbray objected.
10. Capital Improvement Program, 1969-71
Chancellor Humphrey reviewed the University's request for
capital improvement for the 1969-71 biennium, including 20
projects totaling $31 million ($13.6 million - UN, $17.4
million - NSU). Mr. Humphrey noted that the request has
been acted upon by the State Planning Board and has recom-
mended 7 projects to the Governor and Legislature, as fol-
lows:
Sys Project Unv Request Plan Board
Pri or Estimate Recommend
1. NSU Water Distribution &
Interconnect System $ 200,000 $ 200,000
2. NSU Equip Chemistry Building 150,000 150,000
3. NSU Land Purchase 1,000,000 591,000
4. UN Land Purchase 500,000 500,000
5. NSU Office Building 250,000 363,000
6. NSU Education Building 3,015,200 3,193,000
7. UN Physical Science Building
Phase II 2,889,000 2,972,000
Total $8,004,200 $7,969,000
The method of funding would be as follows:
1. NSU Water Distribution System
State Appropriation $ 200,000
Total Cost $ 200,000
2. NSU Equipment Chemistry Building
State Appropriation $ 150,000
Total Cost $ 150,000
3. NSU Land Purchase
State Appropriation $ 591,000
Total Cost $ 591,000
4. UN Land Purchase
University Cash $ 500,000
Total Cost $ 500,000
5. NSU Office Building
State Appropriation $ 363,000
Total Cost $ 363,000
6. NSU Education Building
State Appropriation $1,593,000
University Revenue Bonds 1,600,000
Total Cost $3,193,000
7. UN Physical Science Bldg. Phase II
State Appropriation $ 722,000
University Cash 150,000
University Revenue Bonds 1,900,000
Federal Grants 200,000
Total Cost $2,972,000
Total NSU State Appropriation $2,897,000
University Revenue Bonds 1,600,000
Total Cost $4,497,000
Total UN State Appropriation $ 722,000
University Cash 650,000
University Revenue Bonds 1,900,000
Federal Grants 200,000
Total Cost $3,472,000
TOTAL State Appropriation $3,619,000
University Cash 650,000
University Revenue Bonds 3,500,000
Federal Grants 200,000
Total Cost $7,969,000
Mr. Humphrey noted that an agreement between the University
and the State Planning Board insures that the Planning
Board will not violate the University's priority list.
However, the Planning Board indicated that they concur in
the UN Parking Garage Project (priority #22) although it
will not appear on their recommended list. If the Uni-
versity wishes to pursue this project within the coming
biennium, it will be necessary to secure the passage of
special legislation. Mr. Humphrey noted that the cost-
benefit analysis has not been completed.
Chancellor Humphrey continued with his discussion of the
State Planning Board's recommendation, noting that this
Board has requested the Board of Regents to consider the
transfer of $15,660, appropriated in 1961 for advance
planning of the UN College of Education building, from UN
to NSU, and be used to design a building which could be
constructed on either Campus.
Mr. Humphrey summarized his presentation and made the fol-
lowing recommendations:
1. President Miller, Vice President Baepler and the facul-
ties of the two Colleges of Education should immediate-
ly consider the Planning Board proposal for a single
design of two College of Education buildings.
2. The cost-benefit analysis for parking facilities at UN
should be completed and a recommendation presented to
the Board in January.
3. The Board should approve and actively support the adop-
tion by the Legislature of a State Building Authority
empowered to issue revenue bonds for projects designated
by the Legislature.
Concerning #3, Mr. Humphrey added that, of course, determin-
ation would have to be made of the legality of such an
authority.
Dr. Anderson asked if the University should initiate discus-
sion with other State agencies before acting on #3. Chan-
cellor Humphrey said that even if no other agency would be
interested he would still urge that the University support
this proposal. He added that this building authority will
still be needed even if Question #2 were successful sometime
in the future.
Mr. Seeliger asked if further consideration had been given
to the possibility of both Education buildings going at
the same time. He recalled the earlier Board action in
requesting a very high priority on these projects.
Chancellor Humphrey asked approval of the Board to pursue
the Capital Improvement Program as listed and continue
investigation regarding the possibility of adding the next
two priorities.
Dr. White moved, seconded by Mr. Bilbray, that Mr.
Humphrey's recommendation contained in #3 above be approved;
that the Board approve and actively support the adoption by
the Legislature of a State Building Authority empowered to
issue revenue bonds for projects designated by the Legisla-
ture. Motion carried without dissent.
Mr. Jacobsen moved, seconded by Mr. Hug, that Mr. Humphrey's
recommendations contained in #1 and #2 above be approved;
President Miller, Vice President Baepler and the faculties
of the two Colleges of Education should immediately consider
the Planning Board proposal for a single design of two
College of Education buildings, and; the cost-benefit analy-
sis for parking facilities at UN should be completed and a
recommendation presented to the Board in January. Motion
carried without dissent.
Dean Cain stated that he would be happy to work with the
College of Education of NSU as requested by the Board;
however, he said, much planning has already been done at
the UN. In fact, he said, they are ready to go to the
architects and he assumed it would be difficult to shift
at this time.
11. Funding Problems, Biology Department, NSU
Chancellor Humphrey noted that this item had been placed
on the agenda at Mr. Bilbray's request and he asked Dr.
Baepler to comment.
Dr. Baepler spoke in general terms concerning the basic
difficulties of Departments staffed and operated at the
same level as the first year, but with dramatically in-
creased enrollments in the second year. He stated that
the Administration was aware of the tight budget and
recognized it would require careful management.
Dr. Baepler stated that he had received requests for
supplements to operating funds but had not been able to
release money until requirements for part-time instruc-
tors were known. Now that staff requirements are known,
some money can be released to Departments where needs
are greatest.
Dr. Baepler expressed concern that the tight budget had
forced the University to practice a "false economy" by
diverting money from budgeted areas to meet emergencies
but said that if the budget approved by the Board in
August is funded, it will do much to alleviate the situa-
tion.
Mr. Hug asked if there were unusual expenses which had
caused the deficiency. Dr. Baepler said that generally
the deficiencies have been caused by trying to service
increased numbers of students. Dr. Storm agreed, citing
a number of service courses offered to Nursing students
at a cost of $1300.
Dr. Anderson noted that this problem could have been
handled by a request to the Vice President and he stated
that the faculty should take these problems to their Ad-
ministrators, not to the Press nor to Regents.
Dr. Storm explained the circumstances which led to the
newspaper article, stating that he had not made a state-
ment to the Press but to a student assembly attended by
the Press.
Chancellor Humphrey spoke of the newspaper article which
had prompted Mr. Bilbray's request that this matter be
placed on the agenda and pointed out that the current
budget was appropriated at the 1967 Legislature. He
stated that the operating accounts had not been cut from
the first year of the biennium as has been the case in
past years. Mr. Humphrey further noted that the article
had charged that the NSU Biology Department was budgeted
at $20,700 for 1968-69, but that the UN Biology Department
is allowed $10,000 more for the same period. Mr. Humphrey
agreed that this was correct, but pointed out that the NSU
Biology Department enrollment is 123 FTE while the UN
Biology Department enrollment is 271 FTE. This reflects
an operating expenditure of $2.71 per ASC at UN and $7.45
per ASC at NSU.
Mr. Bilbray stated that in no way should the Board of
Regents order the professors not to speak to students.
He said Dr. Storm made statements of fact as he understood
them.
Dr. Anderson agreed that the faculty should always be free
to discuss University matters with anyone but pointed out
that in doing so the faculty should determine first what
the facts are. He added that Regents are under the same
obligation to determine the facts before speaking.
12. Vacation of Swenson Street
Vice President Baepler requested authority to initiate
procedures for the vacation of Swenson Street between
Harmon and Flamingo. He noted that this is presently a
dedicated, but undeveloped, street running through a por-
tion of the Campus where the athletic fields are planned.
Mr. Humphrey concurred.
Motion by Mr. Grant, seconded by Mr. Seeliger, carried
without dissent that authority be granted as requested.
13. Approval of Purchases in Excess of $5000, NSU
Dr. Baepler reported that bids were opened on October 15,
1968 for the purchase of Chemistry equipment, as follows:
Sargent-Welch Scientific Company $6,188.85
Van Waters & Rogers 5,788.80
W. H. Curtin 3,445.00
La Pine Scientific 2,575.00
Scientific Products 2,313.00
ALOE Scientific 2,022.40
Dr. Baepler noted that Sargent-Welch and Van Waters &
Rogers were the only companies that bid every item; however,
Van Waters & Rogers did not bid as specified for the Chem
Anal Spectrophotometer. He recommended that award be made
to Sargent-Welch Scientific Company in the amount of
$6,188.85. Chancellor Humphrey concurred.
Motion by Mr. Grant, seconded by Mr. Hug, carried without
dissent that award be made to Sargent-Welch as recommended.
14. Modification of Requirements for Superior Student Program
for High School Seniors
President Miller reported that the University of Nevada
Teaching Faculty has approved the following modification
of requirements for acceptance into the Superior Student
Program for High School Seniors:
1. A minimum cumulative high school grade point average
of B or above (currently A- or above).
2. American College Test composite scores at the 75th
percentile or above as compared to the most recent
University of Nevada Freshman norms (currently 85th
percentile or above).
3. A maximum of 15 semester credits, or equivalent, may
be earned as a Superior Student prior to graduation
from high school (currently 12 semester credits).
President Miller requested approval of the above modifica-
tions, effective Spring semester, 1969.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Hug, carried with-
out dissent that the modifications to the Superior Student
Program be approved as recommended.
15. Approval of Estimative Budgets
Chancellor Humphrey submitted estimative budgets for the
following 1969 Summer programs with his recommendation
for approval:
Summer School Abroad in Basque Studies
High School Journalism Institute
Coaching Camp (Day)
Lake Tahoe Music Camp
Lake Tahoe Art Camp
Coaching Clinic
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Jacobsen, carried
without dissent that the estimative budgets be approved
as recommended.
16. Plant and Property, UN
A. Mr. Pine reported that the Department of the Navy had
requested the lease of 5.7 acres of land at the Stead
Campus to be used for a Navy and Marine Corps Reserve
training center. The term of the lease would be 50
years and the consideration is $1 for the full term.
Mr. Pine noted that the lease provides that the Uni-
versity may make use of the facility for educational
purposes on a prearranged schedule.
President Miller recommended approval of the lease,
subject to approval as to form by the Attorney General,
noting that granting of the lease is subject to ap-
proval of the General Services Administration, HEW,
since University ownership of this property is condi-
tional for 20 years.
Chancellor Humphrey concurred.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Grant, carried
without dissent that the lease be approved.
B. A progress report on capital improvement projects at
the University of Nevada was presented for information.
17. Purchases in Excess of $5000, UN
A. Mr. Pine reported that the State Printer has authorized
the University to have the 1969-71 catalog printed
elsewhere due to the pressure of the 1969 Legislative
Session. Accordingly, bids were requested for 23,000
catalogs and the following bids were received on Decem-
ber 12, 1968:
Peninsula Lithograph Co., Menlo Park $ 20,240
Diamond National, Sacramento 27,500
Western Printing, Sparks 30,215
5% Resident Preference $28,704.25
Reno Printing Company 32,500
5% Resident Preference $30,875.00
Mr. Pine recommended the bid of Peninsula Lithograph
in the amount of $20,240 be accepted. President
Miller and Chancellor Humphrey concurred.
Motion by Mr. Hug, seconded by Mr. Ronzone, carried
without dissent that the bid of Peninsula Lithograph
be accepted and a contract issued for $20,240.
Upon motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mr. Hug, the supple-
mental agenda was accepted for consideration.
B. Mr. Pine reported that the following bids were received
for the contracting of rental of Buildings and Grounds
and Auxiliary Enterprises uniforms for one period
January 1, 1969 through December 31, 1969, with an
option to reissue for two additional 1-year periods:
Mission Linen Supply, Carson City $ 9,014.72
Steiner American Linen, Reno 9,734.40
City Linen, Reno 10,464.48
Mr. Pine recommended bid of Mission Linen Supply Co. be
accepted. President Miller and Chancellor Humphrey
concurred.
Motion by Dr. White, seconded by Mr. Jacobsen, carried
without dissent that the above recommendation be
approved.
C. Mr. Pine reported that bids were opened on December 6,
1968 for the purchase of a truck chassis equipped with
a backhoe, air compressor, pavement breaker and rotary
drill as follows:
International Harvester (Sparks) $ 16,706.00
International Harvester (Sparks) alternate 16,534.00
Hallman Chevrolet, Reno 17,671.89
Bartlett Ford, Reno 19,066.74
Mr. Pine stated that bid #2 did not meet the engine
specifications, and recommended that bid #1 be accepted
in the amount of $16,706. He noted that the equipment
will be used throughout Nevada in taking soil samples
as part of an AEC funded research project between the
Renewable Natural Resources of the College of Agricul-
ture and the Atomic Energy Commission.
President Miller and Chancellor Humphrey concurred.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Ronzone, car-
ried without dissent that the above recommendation be
approved.
D. Mr. Pine reported that the Chairman of the Biology
Department and the Dean of the College of Arts and
Science have requested authority to trade an attachment
which converts the Philips EM 75 Electron Microscope
to an X-Ray Miscroscope for an ultramicrotome and cold
stage attachment for the electron microscope which would
permit the viewing of micro thicknesses of material or
tissue. The value of the trade is approximately $5000
and would be made through BKH Company.
Mr. Pine noted that the EM 75 Electron Microscope was
a gift from the Fleischmann Foundation.
President Miller and Chancellor Humphrey endorsed the
request and recommended approval.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Hug, carried
without dissent that the above request be approved.
18. Transfer of Funds, NSU
Vice President Baepler requested the transfer of $22,972
from the Contingency Reserve, NSU, to various instructional
accounts to provide funds for part-time instructors for
the Spring semester.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Motion by Mr. Ronzone, seconded by Mr. Hug, carried without
dissent that the transfer of funds be approved as requested.
19. Commendation to UN Cross Country Team
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mr. Bilbray, carried
unanimously that a letter be sent on behalf of the Board
of Regents extending sincere congratulations to UN Cross
Country Team on its winning the NCAA Championship at a
recent meet in Illinois and transmitting the Board's
official commendation.
20. Report on Elko Community College
President Miller reported that members of the staff have
been in close contact with Elko Community College and the
University is continuing its efforts to assist. The Uni-
versity of Nevada is presently offering 24 hours of College
level courses for credit through its Extension Division.
He noted that he and other members of the staff have met
recently with College officials and community leaders and
Burnell Larson. Generally, the problems are being solved.
Some of the problems encountered are: staffing of courses
in Elko by University staff because of travel difficulties
and getting qualified instructors who reside in Elko.
They are presently exploring the use of instructors from
Utah because transportation from that area is easier.
Mr. Humphrey said he believed that progress has been made
toward better understanding. The meetings have been
fruitful, but there remains disagreement on two basic
things:
1. Elko Community College wants different admission
standards applied to students attending UN courses
at the Elko Community College; and
2. They do not wish to have the instructors approved
by University academic Departments.
21. UN Accreditation Report
President Miller noted that copies of the accreditation
report had been distributed to the Board in November. He
reported that the Northwest Association had granted a 5-year
unqualified accreditation to the University of Nevada. A
member of the visiting team will return in 1973.
22. Security Disclaimer
Chancellor Humphrey requested adoption of the following
resolution:
RESOLVED, that the following Regent who is a citizen of
the United States will not require, nor will have, and
can be effectively denied access to classified informa-
tion in the possession of the organization and does not
occupy a position that would enable him to affect
adversely the organization's policies or practices in
the performance of contracts for the Government:
James H. Bilbray
Motion by Mr. Ronzone, seconded by Mr. Seeliger, carried
without dissent that the above resolution be approved.
23. Resolution of Appreciation for Mr. Paul Mc Dermott
Upon motion by Mr. Grant, seconded by Mr. Seeliger, the
following resolution was unanimously adopted:
RESOLUTION #68-14
WHEREAS, Paul D. Mc Dermott has served from September
11, 1967 to November 6, 1968 as a member of the Board
of Regents of the University of Nevada System; and
WHEREAS, during this period he has freely devoted
time and attention to this important responsibility;
and
WHEREAS, he has given conscientiously of his advice
and counsel on the Board of Regents;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of
Regents of the University of Nevada System hereby
expresses its sincere appreciation for the admirable
way in which he discharged his responsibility as a
Regent.
Given at Las Vegas, Nevada this fourteenth day of
December, 1968.
24. Purchase in Excess of $5000, DRI
Vice Chancellor Mordy requested authority to expend $20,000
from the Fleischmann Foundation Equipment Grant as the Uni-
versity's contribution to the purchase of an inertial plat-
form to be used in atmospheric research. The balance of
the total purchase price of $195,000 will be provided
through the National Center for Atmospheric Research.
Professor Mordy noted that the Fleischmann Foundation has
approved the proposed expenditure from its equipment grant.
Chancellor Humphrey recommended approval.
Motion by Mr. Ronzone, seconded by Mr. Jacobsen, carried
without dissent that the purchase be approved.
25. Independent Audit
Chancellor Humphrey noted that the audit of fiscal year
1967-68 has been completed by Kafoury, Armstrong, Bernard
and Bergstrom, Certified Public Accountants, and copies
of the report had been distributed with the agenda to
provide opportunity for review prior to discussion at the
January meeting. Principals of the audit firm will be
present.
26. Report of National Science Foundation Monies Available
for 1968-69
President Miller reported that a letter had been received
from National Science Foundation, dated December 9, 1968,
and read the following excerpt from that letter:
Your expenditure limitation has been recomputed pro-
viding for the full amount of Summer Institute Grant
balances at June 30, 1968 and continuance of other
programs at reduced levels of spending based for the
most part on fiscal year 1968 expenditures. In addi-
tion, as agreed in the above meeting, the June 28,
1968 cash payment of $398,900 for "Modernization of
the Computing Center" (Grant GJ-0050) is to be con-
sidered as an FY 1968 expenditure and not charged to
the 1969 expenditure limitation. Since provision
for this grant was made in your original expenditure
allocation, adjustment has been made to reflect this
as a proper charge in 1968. Our calculations also
included an allowance for growth in Foundation sup-
ported activities during fiscal year 1968. The result
of these compensating calculations is that the ex-
penditure limitation for the University of Nevada
remains unchanged at $892,000.
The meeting adjourned at 4:35 P.M.
The regular meeting of the Board of Regents reconvened on Satur-
day, December 14, 1968, at 9:10 A.M.
Members present: Dr. Fred M. Anderson, Chairman
Mr. Thomas G. Bell
Mr. James H. Bilbray (for a portion of the
meeting)
Mr. Archie Grant
Mr. Procter Hug, Jr.
Mr. Harold Jacobsen
Dr. Louis Lombardi
Mr. R. J. Ronzone
Mr. Albert Seeliger
Dr. Juanita White
Members absent: Mrs. Molly Knudtsen
Others present: Chancellor Neil D. Humphrey
President N. Edd Miller (UN)
Vice President Donald H. Baepler (NSU)
Vice Chancellor Wendell Mordy (DRI)
Mr. Daniel Walsh, Chief Deputy Attorney General
Mr. Edward L. Pine, Business Manager (UN)
Mr. Edward Olsen, Director of Information (UN)
Mr. Mark Hughes, Director of Information (NSU)
Mr. Joe Bell, ASUN President
Mr. Bill Terry, CSNS President
Dr. Donald Driggs, Chairman, UN Faculty Senate
Mr. K. D. Jessup, Institutional Studies Officer
27. Policies and Procedures Regarding Special Use of University
Facilities
Vice President Baepler reviewed action leading to the re-
quest that Faculty Bulletin #853 which states the Board's
policy on this subject, adopted August 24, 1962, be re-
vised. He noted that the policy had been reviewed on the
NSU Campus and an attempt had been made to rewrite the
statement, not to change the policy, but to delete the
procedural items. He presented the following revised
substitute to #853 for NSU:
University facilities, including Campus grounds, are
provided primarily for the support of the regular,
ongoing functions of the University (instruction,
research and public service) and the activities
necessary for the support of these functions. The
University's functions take precedence over any other
activities in the use of University facilities.
Freedom to speak and to hear will be maintained for
students and faculty members, and the University
policies and procedures will be used to provide a
full and frank exchange of ideas. However, an effort
should be made to allow a balanced program of speakers
and ideas.
An invitation to speak at the University does not imply
that the University endorses the philosophy or ideas
presented by the speaker.
University facilities may not be used for the purpose
of raising monies to aid projects not directly con-
nected with some authorized activity of the University
or of University groups, and no efforts at conversion
and solicitation by noncampus groups or individuals
will be permitted on Campus.
Mr. Jacobsen asked if the policy under discussion is
University-wide.
President Miller responded by confirming that the statement
was a University-wide policy and noting that it is present-
ly under review at the UN Campus. He stated that the re-
vision proposed by NSU has been discussed by the committee
at UN and although there is complete agreement on philoso-
phy, the statement is not considered adequate. He requested
that there be a single policy statement for the System and
that action by the Board be deferred until a coordinated
statement could be presented.
Dr. Baepler concurred in the desirability of a single policy
statement and concurred also in President Miller's statement
that no philosophical difference exists in the approach.
He noted that some ambiguity still exists in the statement.
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mr. Seeliger, carried
without dissent that the matter be referred back to the
Chancellor and Drs. Miller and Baepler for a joint recom-
mendation, with a request that it be returned to the Board
in January, if possible, but not later than February.
28. Suggested Legislation
A. Unclaimed Property - Chancellor Humphrey recommended
that legislation be requested which would authorize
the Board of Regents to establish procedures for the
disposition of unclaimed property. He noted that the
University had assumed it had the authority but has
been advised by the Attorney General to seek legisla-
tion similar to regulations now in effect for the City
of Reno.
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mr. Ronzone, car-
ried without dissent that appropriate legislation be
requested to provide for the disposal of unclaimed
property.
B. Name Change for NSU and Official Designation of Uni-
versity of Nevada System - Chancellor Humphrey noted
that Vice President Baepler had requested that con-
sideration of a name change for NSU be postponed until
the January meeting. He added that following a recom-
mendation from Dr. Baepler, a recommendation will be
made concerning System designation.
29. Ten-Year Budget
Chancellor Humphrey referred to the document enclosed with
the agenda entitled, "Charting a Course for the University
System". He noted that it had been included at this time
to permit preliminary review and discussion and action
would be requested at the January meeting.
Mr. Humphrey recalled that the Ten-Year Budget has been un-
der preparation for the past 18 months. The University was
considering developing long range planning, programming and
budgeting, but had not progressed very far until the 1967
Legislature requested a Ten-Year Budget be presented to the
1969 session.
Mr. Bilbray entered the meeting at 9:25 A.M.
Presentation of the Ten-Year Budget continued, following
the general outline of the document, including the showing
of slides highlighting data used to develop the document.
Following extensive discussion of the data and the con-
clusions reflected in the document, Chancellor Humphrey
stated that the Ten-Year Budget would be reviewed again
by the Advisory Cabinet and recommendations by that group,
as well as individual recommendations by its members, would
be presented to the Board in January. He emphasized that
this document must be constantly updated to reflect chang-
ing needs and goals of the University System. He pointed
out that the University is under obligation to present
this document to the State Legislature in 1969 and an up-
dated version every two years following that.
Mr. Grant noted the regular attendance, by invitation from the
Board, of Student Body Officers at Board meetings. He suggested
that tables be provided at subsequent meetings, as provided for
Press representatives.
30. Change in University Code Regarding Desert Research
Institute
Vice Chancellor Mordy recalled that at the last meeting of
the Board of Regents, he had reported that he would not be
presenting tenure recommendations for DRI personnel this
year because tenure for non-State supported personnel is
inappropriate. He noted that he has communicated with
the staff fully on this. He further reported that a pro-
tem organization of DRI professional staff has been es-
tablished and has been called the "DRI Faculty Organiza-
tion". A subcommittee was appointed by Joe Warburton,
Chairman of the DRI Faculty Organization, to review and
recommend changes to the University Code and those recom-
mendations were contained in Ref. O, Attachment 3, of the
agenda, and Professor Mordy noted that part of these were
included in Chancellor Humphrey's recommendations to the
Board.
The action of the UN Faculty Senate concerning DRI was
presented by President Miller as follows:
That, upon approval of a DRI Faculty representation
group by the Board of Regents, the University of
Nevada Faculty Senate reorganize as follows:
a. Eliminate present Component III.
b. Assign full-time Campus faculty members who have
a duty assignment in the Bureau of Business and
Economics Research or the Bureau of Governmental
Research to present Component IV.
c. Re-designate Component IV as Component III.
d. Change Faculty Senate membership from 21 to 19.
Chancellor Humphrey asked if the changes to the University
Code proposed by the DRI Subcommittee on the University
Code had been voted upon by the faculty of DRI. Vice
Chancellor Mordy stated that the proposed changes had been
communicated to the faculty, had not been submitted to a
vote by the DRI faculty, but had been approved by the DRI
Faculty Organization.
Chancellor Humphrey submitted the following recommendations:
1. Approve the UN Faculty Senate proposal which removes
DRI faculty from the UN Senate.
2. Recognize the pro-tem DRI Faculty Organization as the
Faculty Senate for DRI.
3. Approve the immediate suspension of any University Code
provision which would grant tenure or provide for the
consideration of tenure for DRI faculty.
4. Direct the Administration to give consideration through
appropriate channels to all additional changes in the
University Code which appear desirable to recognize
the removal of DRI faculty from the UN Senate and such
other changes as are desirable for the unique status
of DRI.
President Miller and Vice Chancellor Mordy agreed that it
was inappropriate for DRI to have a voice in the internal
affairs of the UN or NSU.
Dr. Anderson said that he believed it was unfortunate that
DRI has chosen to separate itself from the University of
Nevada, but still wish to share in support.
Vice Chancellor Mordy spoke of the expanding operation of
DRI on the NSU Campus. He added that DRI has always had
a policy that teaching arrangement was done by mutual agree-
ment and was always requested by the Department rather than
DRI. The situation is no different now, but administrative
changes have been made.
Mr. Jacobsen expressed concern that the University is mov-
ing in a dangerous direction with too much separation be-
tween units.
In response to the number of DRI faculty who participate in
teaching, Dr. Squires stated that 17 people employed by DRI
are teaching at UN for an average of about 36% of their
time.
Dr. White said that she hoped by having DRI as a Statewide
organization it would encourage the two Campuses to use the
DRI facilities.
Mr. Grant asked what effect this separation would have on
funding from the State. Dr. Anderson stated he believed
it would make it harder to gain increased appropriations
for the support of the DRI.
Chancellor Humphrey reviewed his recommendations, recalling
that the Board of Regents had earlier approved the DRI
reporting to the Chancellor, and based on the assumptions
that the UN recommendations had cleared all necessary
channels and that DRI recommendations had cleared all
necessary channels in DRI, he requested approval by the
Board.
Motion by Mr. Hug, seconded by Mr. Ronzone, carried without
dissent that the Chancellor's recommendation in 1 above be
approved.
Motion by Mr. Hug, seconded by Mr. Bilbray, carried without
dissent that the Chancellor's recommendation in 2 above be
approved.
Chancellor Humphrey spoke of recommendation 3 above by not-
ing that the recommendations from the DRI Organization make
no attempt to withdraw tenure provisions but neither do
they attempt to establish different classifications for
"hard" or "soft" funded positions.
Dr. Anderson suggested this might be accomplished by pro-
viding a financial cushion to absorb salaries of tenured
faculty during shortages of outside funding.
Professor Mordy said he planned to renounce his tenure and
although he could not speak for the other two tenured
faculty at DRI, he assumed that Dr. Maxey might be agree-
able to taking the same action.
Motion by Mr. Bilbray, seconded by Mr. Hug, carried without
dissent that Mr. Humphrey's recommendation in 3 above be
approved.
Motion by Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mr. Ronzone, carried
without dissent that the Chancellor's recommendation in
4 above be approved.
31. Chancellor's Report
Chancellor Humphrey reported that the report from the
National Advisory Board to DRI had been received and
distributed copies for review by the Board of Regents.
32. Dr. Lombardi noted that recently a number of deaths had
occurred in the University community and moved that letters
of condolence be written on behalf of the Board of Regents.
Motion seconded by Mr. Ronzone, carried unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 12:05 P.M.
12-13-1968