December 17-18, 1960
12-17-1960
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UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA
BOARD OF REGENTS
December 17, 1960
The Board of Regents met in room 205, Morrill Hall, Reno Campus,
on Saturday, December 17, 1960. Present by roll call: Regents
Arnold, Crumley, Elwell, Germain, Grant, Lombardi. Present also
were Engineer Rogers and President Armstrong. Present as ob-
servers were Neil Humphrey, State Budget Director; and Howard
Barrett, Secretary to the Nevada Taxpayers Association. Report-
ers Robbins, Mount and Aiken covered the meeting for the Press.
The meeting was called to order at 9:10 A.M. by Chairman Grant.
Regents Anderson and Tyson, and Deputy Attorney General Porter
came into the meeting at 9:15 A.M. Vice President Young came
into the meeting at 9:25 A.M.
1. Minutes of Previous Meeting
The minutes of the meeting of October 29, 1960 were approved
upon motion by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Mr. Crumley, and
unanimous vote.
2. Comptroller's Claims
President Armstrong presented the following claims submitted
to him by Comptroller Hayden and recommended approval:
Regents checks, number 01-95 to 01-131 inclusive for a
total of $947,157.23 for October.
State claims, number 90-1204, 01-46 to 01-65 and 01-512
to 01-516 inclusive for a total of $354,997.64 for
October.
Regents checks, number 01-132 to 01-172 inclusive for a
total of $677,998.81 for November.
State claims, number 90-1205 to 90-1208, 01-66 to 01-84
and 01-517 to 01-520 inclusive for total of $391,491.22
for November.
Motion by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Mr. Elwell, carried
unanimously by roll call vote that the claims be approved.
3. Gifts and Grants
Gifts and grants as follows were presented by President
Armstrong with the recommendation that they be accepted.
Scholarship Payments
From Mitchell Armanko - $200 for the Armanko Office Supply
Company Scholarship Fund.
From Dick Graves, Sparks - $1500 for the Dick Graves Schol-
arship Fund.
From the Estate of Alma Holmshaw - $600 for the Harry F.
Holmshaw Scholarship Fund.
From Mrs. H. L. Klute - $250 for the Klute Scholarships in
foreign languages.
From Gordon Thompson - $100 for the R. C. Thompson Scholar-
ship Fund.
From the Nevada Society of Certified Public Accountants -
$200 for their scholarship fund.
From the El Capitan Club, Hawthorne - $500 for their schol-
arship fund.
From the Nevada State Press Association - $250 for their
scholarship fund.
From Ralston Purina Company, St. Louis, Missouri - $2000
for their Research Fellowship Awards Program.
From the Reno Rotary Club - $350 for their scholarship fund.
From the Sparks 20-30 Club - $200 for their scholarship
fund.
From the Emporium of Music, Reno - $100 for their scholar-
ship fund.
From Standard Oil Company of California - $600 for the 4-H
Club Scholarships.
From the Las Vegas Chapter of Executives' Secretaries,
Inc. - $400 for their scholarship fund at Nevada Southern.
From Edgerton, Germeshausen & Grier, Inc. - $1000 for
scholarships for the Reno Campus and $250 for the Las Vegas
Campus in the fields of Electrical Engineering and Physics.
Miscellaneous Gifts
From the following donors, contributions to a Jack Myles
Memorial Bookshelf at the University of Nevada:
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Fierce, Reno - $5
Mrs. Theodore Purchner, Reno - $5
Mrs. Frances Melahn Stoddard, Reno - $25
Mr. George Wingfield, Jr., Reno - $25
Mr. and Mrs. George A. Myles, Reno - $10
Dr. and Mrs. R. J. La Fond, Reno - $10
Miss Mary Winslow Summerfield, Reno - $2.50
Mr. Thomas W. Miller, Reno - $10
Mrs. Katherine Mayhew, Reno - $5
Doyle & Mc Kenna Advertising Agency, Reno - $10
Mrs. Ira Uhlmeyer, Lone Pine, California - $10
Mr. and Mrs. Leo Wharton, Bartlett, California - $10
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Cooper, Los Angeles, California - $10
Miss Isabell Moe, Reno - $5
Miss Lucille Smith, Reno - $5
Mrs. Bertha Hall, Big Pine, California - $5
Mrs. Myrtle Myles, Reno - $30
Mrs. Ethel Zimmer, Reno - $7.50
Mr. George A. Probasco, Reno - $50
Beta Sigma Phi, Reno - $5
Nevada State Press Association, Reno - $10
Dr. Oliver M. Wallace, Reno - $20
Mr. R. M. Cross, Newport Beach, California - $25
Mrs. Neil P. Scott, Reno - $5
Mr. A. E. Cahlan, Las Vegas - $5
Mr. C. V. Carter, Reno - $10
Mr. George F. Hamilton, Reno - $5
Nevada Bank of Commerce, Reno - $10
Harrah's Club, Reno - $100
Mr. and Mrs. Newton Crumley, Reno - $10
Mrs. Rosecella Cummings, Reno - $5
Miss Blythe Bulmer, Mrs. F. B. Bulmer, Mr. and Mrs. Carl
Shelly and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Cox, Reno - $20
Dr. Fred Anderson, Reno - $10
Mr. A. C. Grant, Las Vegas - $10
Mr. I. J. Sandorf, Reno - $10
Reno Council Navy League of the U. S., Reno - $50
Miss Gertrude Myers and Miss Rosezella Parker, Carson City -
$5
Cub Scout Pack #308, Reno - $10
Dr. and Mrs. George J. Furman, Ft. Bragg, North Carolina -
$25
Dr. Wallace Wilcox, Los Angeles, California - $7.50
Dr. and Mrs. Francis M. Kernan, Reno - $5
Professor Keiste Janulis, Reno - 10 books
Sigma Delta Chi, Reno - 1 book
Professor A. L. Higginbotham, Reno - 7 books
Mr. and Mrs. Kenenth Ingram, Reno - bookplates
Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Stevenson, Reno - $5
From Weld Arnold, Carson City - a copy of "The Photographic
Lunar Atlas", together with 230 plates, published by the
Chicago Press, for the Library.
From the Nevada State Library, Carson City - 21 issues of
"U. S. Naval Institute, Proceedings", which they received
as a gift, for the Library.
From American Telephone & Telegraph Company of Nevada -
"Vitality in a Business Enterprise", containing lectures by
American Telephone & Telegraph Company President Frederick
R. Kappel, for the Library.
From Fred Lohse, Reno - specimens of magnesite and hydro-
magnesite for the Mackay School of Mines Museum.
From the Southern Nevada Section, Women's Auxiliary of the
A. I. M. E. - $200 to be used as a grant-in-aid to a student
or students studying for a degree in the Mackay School of
Mines.
From G. A. Peterson, Mina - a specimen of Jamesonite from
his property in the Caldelaria Mining District, for the
Mackay School of Mines Museum.
From the Reno Section, Women's Auxiliary to A. I. M. E. -
$10 for the Mackay School of Mines Library.
From Dr. Fred Anderson, Reno - $7.50 in memory of Joseph
Roy Fisher, $7.50 in memory of Larry Longero, and $10 in
memory of John Canson, for purchase of books for the Orvis
School of Nursing.
From Ralph L. Druehl, Elko - two magazines, "The Nurse",
May 1915 and "The Nurse", August 1914, for the Orvis School
of Nursing.
From the Nevada Professional Chapter, Sigma Delta Chi - $75
for the Journalism Discretionary Fund.
From the Pioneer Title Insurance Company, Reno, and from
the Nevada Title Guaranty Company, Reno - $175 each to pro-
vide travel expenses for two Real Estate major students to
attend the National Association of Real Estate Boards'
Junior Real Estate Program for Students at Southern Metho-
dist University.
From Louis J. Loren and Nelson Conway, Las Vegas - $93.75
to be used in connection with seminars in business at Nevada
Southern. This gift was made from salary payments for their
work on the Federal Tax course at Nevada Southern.
From David Goldwater, Las Vegas - $100 to be used for pur-
change of back periodicals in the area of Business Adminis-
tration at Nevada Southern.
From Nevada Title Insurance Company, Las Vegas - two checks,
one in the amount of $500 and one in the amount of $715 to
cover sponsorship of Real Estate seminars at Nevada
Southern.
From the Women's Auxiliary, American Institute of Mining,
Southern Nevada Section - $100 for the Library fund of
Nevada Southern.
From John W. Mackay, Mineola, New York - gift of the follow-
ing items which are presently in possession of the Univer-
sity:
One pair (2) Soup Tureens with Covers and
Ladles, appraised at . . . . . . . . . . . $ 3,000
One pair (2) Carafes, appraised at . . . . . . 1,250
One pair (2) Candelabra, appraised at . . . . 8,000
One pair (2) Goblets, appraised at . . . . . . 250
One pair (2) Smoker Stands, appraised at . . . 1,000
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Total Appraised Value #13,500
From John A. Boetz, Jr., Endwell, New York - $50 under the
IBM Matching Grants to Education Program.
From Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Buchanan, Sparks - $100 to the stu-
ent loan fund in memory of their son, John Scott Buchanan.
From the Max C. Fleischmann Foundation of Nevada - $87,500
as 1/2 payment on a grant of $175,000 for a Planetarium-
Atmospherium.
From Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur D. May - 100 shares of common
stock, $5 P. V., The May Department Stores Company, for
the Art Department. A letter to Craig Sheppard, signed by
Wilbur D. May, dated November 1, 1960 states, "As to the
matter of the stock gift, Mrs. May and I want you to know
that we will be guided by your judgment as to the best way
this donation can be used by your department". Value of
the stock as of December 13, 1960 was $4,437.50.
Grants
From the Office of Education, Department of Health, Edu-
cation and Welfare, Washington, D. C. - $2,156 for support
of a research project entitled, "Programming a Teaching
Machine Course in Thinking and Problem Solving", under the
direction of Dr. Willard F. Day, Assistant Professor of
Psychology.
From the National Science Foundation, Washington, D. C. -
$47,900 for support of a "Summer Institute in Mathematics
for High School Teachers of Mathematics" during the Summer
of 1961 under the direction of Dr. R. N. Tompson, Associate
Professor of Mathematics.
From Research Corporation, New York - $1800 as a supplemen-
tary grant to provide a Graduate Assistant for research
program being conducted by Dr. Sill of the Physics Depart-
ment for which $3900 was granted in October, 1959, on "An
Experimental Study of Solid State Surface Free Energy Using
Surfaces of Controlled Contamination and Associated Re-ex-
amination of Basic Theories of Surfaces".
From the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare,
Washington, D. C. - $2855 as first payment on a grant of
$11,420 for research project entitled, "Studies on Alfalfa
Saponins", to be conducted by Dr. Morris of the Chemistry
Department.
Motion by Mr. Germain, seconded by Mr. Arnold, carried
unanimously that the gifts be accepted and that the Secre-
tary write a note of thanks to each donor.
4. Sirkegian Memorial Loan Fund
On June 3, 1949, the Board of Regents accepted the sum of
$1,102 to be used as a loan fund in memory of Paul J.
Sirkegian. Under date of November 20, 1960 Mr. Charles
Springer wrote on behalf of Mrs. Sirkegian as follows,
"It appears that no use has been made of this ($1,102) and
that it has been just sitting there without use being made
of it. Because of this she has asked me to request on her
behalf that the money be put at the disposal of the faculty
and Dean of the School of Mines to be used for the purchase
of equipment. Mrs. Sirkegian would like, if possible, to
have some item selected at the discretion of the School of
Mines and, if possible, some plaque or other tangible recog-
nition of the memory of her deceased husband." President
Armstrong recommended that the request of Mrs. Sirkegian be
approved.
Motion by Mr. Germain, seconded by Mr. Arnold, carried
unanimously by roll call vote that the funds in the Paul J.
Sirkegian Memorial Loan Fund in the amount of $1,102 be
used as requested by Mrs. Sirkegian, quoted above.
5. Desert Research Institute
Professor Wendell Mordy was present for this report. Dr.
Armstrong introduced him. He reported on the present status
and plans for future development of the Desert Research
Institute, and especially of the Atmospherium-Planetarium,
money for which was recently received from the Max C.
Fleischmann Foundation of Nevada. It will be used for
instruction of school children and for teaching University
courses. He plans also to have a series of exhibits to
which the children of the public schools will be invited,
as well as some semi-permanent exhibits. The purpose of
the Atmospherium, he said, is not for research but is
designed to get the interest of young people in the fields
pertaining to this work, since these activities are closely
connected with space studies. This will be the first time
such an Atmospherium has been attempted in the United
States. The building will represent a contribution by the
University of Nevada toward the establishment of an Atmos-
pheric Physics Program and it is expected that funds will
be forthcoming from the National Science Foundation. The
Desert Research Institute will undertake plans to study the
water situation in Nevada along with other aspects of the
desert climate. The purpose is to try to determine not how
we can change the arid situation of Nevada, which is the
most arid of all the States, but how we can live in this
arid country more comfortably.
Chairman Grant thanked Professor Mordy for his presentation.
6. Bid Openings
President Armstrong read the reports of meetings for open-
ing of bids as follows:
A meeting to open bids was held in room 205, Morrill Hall,
on Wednesday, November 2, 1960. Notice had duly appeared in
local papers calling for bids for FURNISHING, PLACING AND
COMPACTING FILL AT THE SITE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA
DAIRY FARM. Present: Comptroller Hayden, Engineer Rogers,
Assistant Engineer Whalen, and two members of bidding firms.
Bids were opened by Mr. Hayden at 4:00 P.M. as follows:
George Grifall Company - Accompanied by cashiers check
in the amount of $1,250 - $24,115. Work to be completed
within 30 working days.
Fred Schopper Construction Company - Accompanied by bid
bond in the amount of 5% - $27,442.65. Commence work
immediately, no completion date indicated.
George E. Miller Construction Company - Accompanied by
bid bond in the amount of 5% - $37,900. Work to be
completed within 120 calendar days.
Ready Mix Concrete Company - Accompanied by bid bond
in the amount of 5% - $15,950. Work to be completed
within 90 days.
Helms Construction Company - Accompanied by bid bond in
the amount of 5% - $24,999.99. Work to be completed
within 45 working days.
Isbell Construction Company - Accompanied by certified
check in the amount of $1,720 - $34,350. Work to be
completed within 65 working days.
The bids were turned over to the University Engineer for
compilation, and the recommendation to the President and
to the Board of Regents. The cashiers checks were turned
over to the Comptroller for safekeeping.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the bid of Ready
Mix Concrete Company, in the amount of $15,950 be accepted
and a contract be drawn to accomplish this work. This bid
is within the estimate prepared by the University Engineer's
Office, and the funds are available in the Ladino Dairy Farm
Sale.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ James D. Rogers
University Engineer
Approved: /s/ P. W. Hayden, Comptroller
/s/ Charles J. Armstrong, President
Motion by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Mr. Elwell, carried by
roll call vote with Regent Germain not voting and all other
Regents voting "aye", that the acceptance of the bid and
the awarding of the contract be approved.
A meeting to open bids was held in room 205, Morrill Hall,
on Wednesday, November 23, 1960. Present: Comptroller
Hayden, Engineer Rogers and a representative of Powell
Cabinets and Fixtures Company. Notice had duly appeared in
local papers calling for bids for FABRICATING FURNITURE FOR
THE DINING COMMONS, UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, RENO, NEVADA, to
be opened at 4:00 P.M. on this date.
Bids were opened by Mr. Hayden as follows:
Builders Mill and Fixtures Company - Accompanied by bid
bond in the amount of 5% - $2,374.50. Work to be com-
pleted within 30 working days.
Powell Cabinets and Fixtures Company - Accompanied by
bid bond in the amount of 5% - $2,650. Work to be com-
pleted within 30 working days.
Ramsey Brothers Mill and Supply Company - Accompanied
by cashiers check in the amount of $150.60 - $3,012.00.
Work to be completed within 35 days.
The bids were turned over to the University Engineer for
study and recommendation to the President and to the Board
of Regents. The cashiers check was turned over to the
Comptroller for safekeeping.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the bid of Builders
Mill and Fixtures Company, in the amount of $2,374.50 be
accepted, and a contract be drawn to accomplish this work.
Monies are available in the Dining Hall Equipment Fund.
/s/ James D. Rogers
University Engineer
Approved: /s/ Robert L. Kersey, Director Student Services
/s/ P. W. Hayden, Comptroller
/s/ Charles J. Armstrong, President
Motion by Mr. Elwell, seconded by Mr. Germain, carried
unanimously by roll call vote, that the acceptance of the
bid and the awarding of the contract be approved.
7. Building Program
Professor I. J. Sandorf, member of the State Planning Board,
was present for this item of business.
Dr. Anderson as Chairman of the Regents' Building Committee
read and discussed the minutes of the meeting as follows:
Meeting of Members of the Building Committee
of the Board of Regents and
of the State Planning Board with
Representatives of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
November 4, 1960
The group met in the Office of the President of the Univer-
sity at 2:00 P.M. on the above date. Present were: Dr.
Anderson, Chairman of the Regents' Building Committee, Mr.
Thompson, Chairman of the State Planning Board, Mr. Bissell
of the Planning Board, Mr. Rodgers and Mr. Kirkpatrick of
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, Vice President Young, Engineer
Rogers and President Armstrong.
Purpose of the meeting was to discuss the proposed scope for
the Master Plans for the Reno and Las Vegas Campuses, with
special reference to the academic information requested and
to discuss the various imponderables in the planning of the
two Campuses for the next ten years. Mr. Rodgers believes
that an incremented plan is entirely feasible, which would
deal first with immediate problems, then make informed
guesses concerning more distant problems and unforeseen
developments. This would make it possible for the Univer-
sity to provide information immediately available while at
the same time having sufficient opportunity to develop the
more detailed information as staff becomes available. It
is hoped that the University can fill the Architect-Planner
position by January 1, 1961 out of reserve funds and then
carry the full position thereafter in the budget beginning
July 1, 1961.
The acquisition of property surrounding the Reno Campus was
thoroughly discussed with reference to its importance for
the development of the University, particularly in connec-
tion with off-street parking. Similarly, the importance of
planning to provide for the maximum land development of the
Campus was stressed.
Mr. Rodgers indicated that Skidmore, Owings & Merrill can
in approximately four months provide the University with
some information concerning emergency land acquisition or
other supplemental budget requests which ought to be con-
sidered by the next session of the Legislature. Similarly,
they can be of some assistance to us in the immediate prob-
lems connected with the location of buildings already in
the planning stages.
It was brought out in the discussion that the two Campus
Plans will be done concurrently.
It was agreed that the University will proceed to provide
all information called for in the scope which is now read-
ily available and will do everything possible thereafter
to speed up the development of the University's educational
planning.
It was agreed that the University and the State Planning
Board should request the city and county planners to delay
the finalizing of plans for the surrounding areas until ours
develop sufficiently for coordination with city and county
plans. It was agreed that we should ask cooperation of city
and county planning agencies with Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
in this connection.
It was agreed that the present scope is satisfactory if an
additional paragraph is included to the effect that the
University will provide all information which is now readily
available and other academic and related information as it
can be developed.
It was agreed that there should be a joint meeting of the
Building Committee of the Regents and of the Planning Board
to resubmit the scope, to be held on November 9.
The meeting adjourned at 4:00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Charles J. Armstrong
General discussion followed regarding the scope of work de-
sired from Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. There was discussion
also as to whether it would be desirable to write to the
State Planning Board and other agencies regarding Regents'
views. At the suggestion of Mr. Porter, it was agreed that
letters be written to the city and county Officials, the
Regional Planning Commission and the State Highway Board,
asking that they delay making decisions on any long range
planning until members of the University Administration have
had an opportunity to discuss these matters with them.
Joint Meeting of Building Committee of
Board of Regents and State Planning Board
November 9, 1960
The groups met in room 205, Morrill Hall, on the University
Campus at 7:45 P.M. on the above date. Present were: rep-
resenting the State Planning Board, Mr. Thompson, Mr.
Isbell, Mr. Empey, Mr. Sandorf; and Mr. Henderson of the
State Planning Board staff. Representing the Regents'
Building Committee were Mr. Arnold and Dr. Lombardi; Dr.
Anderson entered the meeting late. Vice President Young,
Engineer Rogers and President Armstrong were also present.
Also present were Mr. Vhay and Mr. Hellman, architects.
Dr. Lombardi presided in the temporary absence of Dr.
Anderson. A discussion ensued concerning the location of
the Women's Dormitory as proposed by the architects, Mr.
Vhay and Mr. Hellman. They indicated the reasons for join-
ing the building to Manzanita with a common foyer, making
use of the existing house mother's quarters in Manzanita
and producing a corresponding savings in supervision, inas-
much as the house mother in Manzanita can also supervise the
new Women's Dormitory, together with some floor monitors.
The architects pointed out that the proposed location pro-
vides maximum open space between the new Women's Dormitory
and Artemisia Hall, rather than spreading the building be-
tween the two existing ones.
On motion by Mr. Sandorf, seconded by Mr. Isbell, the State
Planning Board accepted the layout for the Women's Dormitory
as presented with the recommendation that the architects
attempt to set it back approximately ten feet from the road
in an easterly direction, if possible.
Next item for discussion was the location of the proposed
Social Science building. The problem of providing 50 feet
of clearance between the Social Science building and Silas
Ross Hall necessitates projecting the south end of the
Social Science building slightly into the driveway. This
in turn would necessitate re-working the entire area, but
it can be maintained as a walk-way. After thorough discus-
sion, it was agreed that this proposal is satisfactory and
the layout was approved both by the Planning Board and the
Regents' Building Committee.
The Master Plan contract prepared by the State Planning
Board to be executed with Skidmore, Owings & Merrill was
presented for discussion and various points were reviewed
in line with the discussions held on November 4. Members
of the Building Committee indicated that the scope and the
contract appear to be satisfactory.
Mr. Crumley entered the meeting at this point, 10:00 P.M.
It was also agreed that Skidmore, Owings & Merrill should
project for a ten year period but also contemplate the
needs of the University beyond this point for future ex-
pansion.
It was also pointed out that the organic sketches and pre-
liminary report plans, as called for in the scope, will
provide the University with some immediate help in the loc-
ation of new buildings to be constructed in the immediate
future before completion of the full Master Plan.
There was final general agreement that the contract is sat-
isfactory with some details to be worked out. Members of
the State Planning Board left at 10:40 P.M.
The Building Committee then considered plans for extension
of the utility systems in Las Vegas, which are now ready
for approval, as presented by Engineer Rogers. By motion
of Mr. Arnold and Dr. Lombardi, unanimously approved, the
plans were accepted.
The next item for discussion was the plans for the Las
Vegas Library. A number of serious deficiencies seemed to
be apparant, particularly with reference to the loss of
stack space caused by the circular plan. It appears that
9,960 feet is necessary to produce the equivalent of 7,000
square feet in a conventional plan. The present plan is
some $52,000 over the construction budget. It appeared
therefore to the Committee that a building of this archi-
tectural shape will cost approximately 10% more than one of
conventional shape. It appeared further that the value of
centralized supervision, as possible in this kind of layout,
would not offset the disadvantages of cost. After further
discussion, it was moved by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Mr.
Crumley, that we notify the Las Vegas sub-committee of the
Building Committee that the Building Committee is not sat-
isfied with the architectural style or layout of the
Library from the point of view of economy and use, and
suggest that the architects reconsider the plan for archi-
tectural features more compatible with buildings now exist-
ing in terms of economy of space and the building budget.
This was unanimously approved.
The third item for discussion was the preliminary plans for
the Life Science Wing and after discussion it was moved by
Mr. Arnold, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, to approve the prelim-
inary plans, subject to satisfactory development of an en-
trance on the west end of the Wing. The motion was unani-
mously approved.
The last item was the discussion of Mr. Wayne Mc Leod's
proposed gift of approximately 17 acres adjoining the Nevada
Southern Campus with the stipulation that the athletic field
be named for him. After further discussion, the President
was directed to write a letter to Mr. Mc Leod indicating
that the Board of Regents would be happy to accept the gift
and to name an athletic facility or area for him, but not
stipulating that the main athletic field would be so named.
The President was asked further to indicate that if this is
not satifactory, the Board would be pleased to have him
meet with them on December 17 to discuss it in more detail.
The meeting adjourned at 11:30 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Charles J. Armstrong
Meeting of the Board of Regents' Building Committee
and
Members of the State Planning Board Executive Committee
November 15, 1960
The Building Committee of the Board of Regents and members
of the State Planning Board Executive Committee met in
room 205, Morrill Hall, at 7:30 P.M., on the above date.
Present were: Regents Anderson, Chairman of the Building
Committee, Arnold, Tyson; Planning Board Chairman Thompson,
Mr. Sandorf, Secretary Bissell; Deputy Attorney General
Porter; Executive Vice President Young, University Engineer
Rogers; architects David Vhay and Ferrari.
Bids for the Science and Technology building, Las Vegas,
were discussed. N. J. Helgeson Construction Company claimed
that its bid was for Addendum #3, but it was submitted on
forms for Base Bid #1, so was disallowed. Therefore, low
bid was by Sierra Construction Company, for $605,000 (Adden-
dum #3). This bid is $27,180 over the budget. Mr. Bissell
recommended a readjustment of figures for furnishings down-
ward by that amount, and that it be added to the capital
outlay request for the next biennium. Sierra Construction
Company suggested two deductions, amounting to $6,000
(Section 28.43 (-$1,500); aluminum sash (-$4,500)). Arch-
itect and Bissell recommended their acceptance.
Mr. Bissell gave a breakdown of the budget for this project
as follows:
FIXED COSTS
(Job Inspector, Laboratory Tests, Planning
Coordinator, Advertising, Inspectors' Forms) $ 9,768
READJUSTED FURNITURE BUDGET 9,206
CONTINGENCY $ 12,100
CONTRACT AWARD $621,500
Change Order #1 Deduct $ 6,000 $615,500
ARCHITECT/ENGINEER FEES * $ 11,026
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$657,600
*Note: This figure of $11,026 has been
finalized by a credit of $1,554 from
Design Act, Chapter 458, Statues of
Nevada, 1959.
The University Engineer recommended that the University ac-
cept readjustment of the furniture budget, but defer action
on adding that amount to capital outlay request to the Leg-
islature. He stated that he has another approach which he
wishes to discuss with the President. The University Engi-
neer recommended acceptance of recommendation of architect
regarding suggested deductions, recommended Alternate "E"
on Base Bid #1 as most important alternate, recommended
Alternate "B" on Base Bid #1 as least important, Alternate
"A" as next least important, and recommended that Alternate
"D" should be amended to include clock program, and conduit
for television (Bissell said this could be done).
The following alternates are important and should be in-
cluded under Base Bid #1:
Alternate "C" $ 2,300
Alternate "D" (amended) 1,900
Alternate "E" 7,000
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$11,200
The following alternates are important and should be in-
cluded under Base Bid #2:
Alternate "B" $ 1,200
Alternate "C" (amended) 1,100
Alternate "D" 4,300
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$ 6,600
TOTAL FOR BOTH BASE BIDS $17,800
Bissell must poll Planning Board members for decision.
University recommended above.
A general discussion was held on the scope of work for
Master Plans for Reno and Las Vegas Campuses. Present
scope was changed very little from that discussed at the
combined meeting of November 9, 1960.
It was agreed after much discussion to request an early in-
spection of the Reno Campus by the architect, so that he
could advise the Boards as to the location of proposed
buildings to be designed before the Master Plan is complete.
The University will furnish the Architect a list of items
with remarks as to the availability of the information.
David Vhay requested an extension of time on preplanning of
the Social Science building, until December 23, 1960; which
was granted by the Planning Board. University needed time
to study present space layout of the building.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 P.M.
Meeting of the Building Committee of the Board of Regents
with
Members of the State Planning Board
December 8, 1960
The two groups met in room 205, Morrill Hall, at 7:45 P.M.
on the above date. Present, representing the Regents'
Building Committee were: Dr. Anderson, Mr. Arnold, Dr.
Lombardi, Mr. Germain, Mr. Tyson, and Mr. Crumley. For
the Planning Board, Mr. Thompson, Mr. Fitz, Mr. Sandorf,
Mr. Bissell, Mr. Henderson. Also present were architects
Knighton and Mc Daniels, Vice President Young, Engineer
Rogers, Mr. Jerry Dye, Librarian, Nevada Southern, and
President Armstrong.
Purpose of the meeting was to reconsider the plans for the
Las Vegas Library on the basis of changes made by the arch-
itects since the last discussion with them. Mr. Knighton
pointed out that the building has been reduced somewhat in
size and a rearrangement in the stack areas brought about
to reduce the total stack square footage area while not
reducing the number of volumes which can be accommodated.
Figures were produced by the architects to show the com-
parative stack spaces of a circular and rectangular plan,
as attached. At present, it was indicated that the Library
is about $10,000 in excess of the construction budget, but
the architects are confident that with minor adjustments
this can be cut back within the budget. The architects
estimate that per square foot construction costs will be
slightly in excess of $19 on the basis of contractors'
estimates.
Mr. Henderson of the Planning Board spoke on the structural
aspects of the circular design and related cost factors.
He does not believe that costs would be significantly great-
er for this design.
There ensued a discussion of areas which could be reduced
if necessary in order to meet the budget -- for example,
smoking area and some of the reading areas. It was pointed
out that the budget includes $75,000 for equipment, furni-
ture, etc.
There then ensued a discussion of the architectural appear-
ance of the proposed building.
It was agreed by the architects that if bids come in in ex-
cess of the budget, they are prepared under their present
contract to redesign as necessary to bring the building
within budgeted funds.
Mr. Knighton made the statement that this building as pro-
posed can be built at no greater cost than a rectangular
building with the same usable space, and in fact, that the
building can be constructed for somewhat less than a rec-
tangular building of the same usable space which would make
any provision for architectural appearance and attractive-
ness, including windows, which in turn would require more
radiation heat and air conditioning.
Mr. Germain pointed out that discussion with other Regents
in Las Vegas, members of the Advisory Committee and other
citizens indicates full satisfaction with the architectural
appearance of the building as proposed.
Motion was made by Mr. Germain, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, to
approve the preliminary plans as revised and presented by
the architects this evening and as discussed, contingent
upon revisions discussed as necessary to bring the building
within the construction budget. This was unanimously ap-
proved.
Mr. Crumley made a note to the effect that he does not ap-
prove this design for a Library on either Campus but in
deference to the wishes of the Southern Nevada Regents, he
voted in favor of the motion.
Mr. Germain reported that the committee which had raised
funds to memorialize the four chaplains of World War II
has indicated an interest in some form of a memorial in the
Library plus funds for books or some other suitable gift.
It was agreed that Mr. Germain will bring a specific recom-
mendation to the next Regents' meeting.
Mr. Thompson indicated that the State Planning Board has
planned a meeting with the architects of the Engineering
building, Reno Campus, to discuss the electrical plans on
December 20 at 7:30 P.M. in Mr. Isbell's Office and invited
all members of the Board of Regents' Building Committee to
attend. It was informally agreed that this is a satisfac-
tory date.
There ensued a discussion concerning contracts for the
aerial surveys. Mr. Bissell reported that the proposed
contractor, Mr. Sprout, has indicated that the cost will
be considerably in excess of the budgeted amount. Mr.
Bissell had estimated that the total cost would be approx-
imately $5,000, but Mr. Sprout indicates that this will run
somewhat in excess of $10,000. Various means to reduce the
cost were discussed, and it was agreed that Engineer Rogers,
Mr. Bissell, and Mr. Sprout will confer and have a recom-
mendation ready for next meeting of the Board of Regents.
Architects Vhay and Hellman entered the meeting at this
point to discuss preliminary plans for the Women's Dormitory
as revised after the last meeting with the State Planning
Board. They pointed out that investigation shows that re-
locating the building approximately ten feet to the east
would necessitate piers over the lake, increasing the cost
for footings by approximately $10,000. In addition, the
Highway Department indicates that there is no intention to
widen Virginia Street at this point, and since the present
plan sets the building back approximately 30 feet from the
highway, this would not seem to be a problem. A model of
the building was displayed and discussed.
Questions were asked concerning the conformity of archi-
tecture with Manzanita and the prominence of the new build-
ing because of being set nearer the street than Manzanita.
After further discussion, a motion was made by Dr. Lombardi,
seconded by Mr. Arnold, to approve the preliminary plans
and layout as presented. This was unanimously approved by
the Building Committee, and the members of the State Plann-
ing Board indicated their approval as well. The working
drawings for the new Women's Dormitory are to be completed
within 100 days from the approval of the preliminary plans
tonight.
Members of the Planning Board and the architects left the
meeting at this point, and the members of the Building
Committee then held a discussion with Mr. Thompson concern-
ing the proposed gift of property by Mr. Wayne Mc Leod. Mr.
Thompson, who is Mr. Mc Leod's attorney, indicates that he
believes that it is very important for the University to
acquire the property now if possible because of its increas-
ing value. The question was then discussed as to how the
University can carry out Mr. Mc Leod's stipulation to name
the athletic field for him and yet at the same time not in-
hibit other gifts for a stadium or related facilities. Dr.
Anderson and Mr. Thompson both indicated that conversations
with Mr. Mc Leod indicated that the only stipulation that
Mr. Mc Leod would make is that the field be named for him.
There would be no objection to naming a stadium or other
related facilities for some other donor. Mr. Thompson
thinks that this can be clarifed in the deed of gift.
Mr. Germain will discuss this with the other Las Vegas
Regents and it is anticipated that final action can be
taken at the meeting on December 17.
The consensus of the group was to request Mr. Thompson to
provide, if possible, a deed of gift which would be accept-
able to Mr. Mc Leod, for consideration and action by the
Board at its meeting on December 17.
The meeting adjourned at 11:30 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Charles J. Armstrong
Mr. Germain discussed the bid opening in Las Vegas for the
Science Technology building and stated that Mr. Helgeson
now understands that he did not comply with bid require-
ments, and so was not eligible for the bid award.
8. Bid Opening - Revenue Bond Certificates
It was now 11:00 A.M. PST, the time set and duly advertised
for opening of bids for public sale of the University of
Nevada Revenue Certificates of 1959 in the principal amount
of $2,012,000 for construction of a Men's Dormitory, Housing
for Married Students and Faculty, a Dining Hall, and a
Women's Dormitory. Room 205 was declared to be the Presi-
dent's Office for the purpose of the bid opening. Vice
President Young checked the U. S. mail for bids which might
have come in, and confirmed the fact that no other bids had
been received. Pursuant to Notice of Sale, received bids
were opened by the Board of Regents of the University of
Nevada at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, December 17, 1960 for
the purchase of all or any block of the designated nego-
tiable coupon University of Nevada Housing certificates of
1959, in the principal amount of $2,012,000 dated as of
April 1, 1959, consisting of 2012 certificates numbered
consecutively from 1 to 2012, both inclusive, in the
denomination of $1,000 each.
The sole bid-offer received was that of the Housing and
Home Finance Agency for purchase of the certificates at par,
the first $630,000 thereof at 3 1/8 per annum interest rate
and the remaining $1,382,000 of the certificates at 2 7/8
per annum interest rate.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Germain, carried
unanimously by roll call vote to accept such bid and make
award of the certificates in accordance with said bid offer
of the Housing and Home Finance Agency.
9. Building Program, Continued
Referring to the minutes of November 9, Dr. Anderson review-
ed the action of the committee that they were not satisfied
with the plans for the Las Vegas Library building. While
the committee did not actually disapprove the plans, they
felt that they did not have sufficient evidence that the
plans were economically feasible to accept them. The Las
Vegas subcommittee of the Building Committee concurred in
the action taken on November 9. A few days after that meet-
ing word was received that the Las Vegas group had consid-
ered plans revised by the architects and liked them. At
their request a meeting was held on December 8 to which the
architects were invited. Mr. Grant and Mr. Germain believed
that the reason the two groups (Reno and Las Vegas) did not
come to an understanding was that the architects for the
building were not in attendance at the meeting in Reno to
answer questions.
Motion by Dr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Elwell, carried
unanimously that, whenever preliminary plans are being con-
sidered by the Regents' Building Committee, the architects
be invited to attend the meeting.
Motion by Dr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Arnold, carried
unanimously that, in all cases of major construction, the
architects be asked to prepare a model to the scale of 1/8
inch to 1 foot to assist the Regents' Building Committee in
its study of the plans.
Motion by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Mr. Elwell, carried unani-
mously that the minutes of the meetings of the Regents'
Building Committee as presented by Dr. Anderson be approved.
10. Aerial Surveys
Mr. Rogers reported on a meeting with Mr. Bissell of the
State Planning Board, and Mr. Sprout, engineer for aerial
surveys. Mr. Sprout estimated the cost of the aerial sur-
veys at $10,314 which would leave $2,386 for the models.
It was the consensus of the Board that we use the models we
have now and upgrade them rather than starting all over.
The Regents discussed the price and the possibility of seek-
ing another engineer for the job. Mr. Rogers pointed out
that since the Regents and the Planning Board are negotiat-
ing with Mr. Sprout, it is necessary now to work with him
until the Planning Board either accepts or rejects his of-
fer. He stated also that he believes the prices asked are
in line with accepted prices for such work. It was agreed
by consensus that the scope of the work would have to be
changed to keep within the appropriation.
Motion by Dr. Lombardi, seconded by Mr. Arnold, carried
unanimously by roll call vote that the President advise the
Planning Board to proceed with the contract with Mr. Sprout
and that it is agreeable with the Regents to fly all Uni-
versity property except the Main Station Far, and to contour
map only the two main Campuses.
11. Mc Leod Property
President Armstrong reported on correspondence and telephone
calls with Mr. Mc Leod since the last meeting of the Board.
He then read a letter from Mr. Louis Mead Dixon, represent-
ing Mr. Mc Leod, dated December 12, 1960, as follows:
"Enclosed is a deed of gift conveying to the University
of Nevada 17.4 acres of land adjacent to the Campus of
Southern Nevada. The gift is offered to the University
by Wayne Mc Leod and Louise Mc Leod subject to the con-
dition with respect to the naming of the principal ath-
letic field as stated in the deed.
"We understand the acceptance of the gift will be acted
upon by the Board of Regents on December 17th. If it is
not definitely accepted or rejected on or before that
date, please consider the offer withdrawn and return the
deed. Please, also, notify us promptly of the action
taken."
After consulting with members of the Board of Regents, Dr.
Armstrong talked with Mr. Mc Leod and told him that the land
he is now offering might not be the athletic field, but that
as agreed by members of the Building Committee of the Board,
the University will be happy to accept the gift and to name
an athletic field or facility for him. Dr. Armstrong then
wrote a confirming letter to Mr. Mc Leod under date of
November 11, 1960. Dr. Armstrong recommended acceptance of
the gift of land under the terms of the letter.
Motion by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
unanimously that the Regents accept the gift of property
from Mr. Mc Leod under conditions as outlined in letter of
November 11, 1960 to Mr. Mc Leod, which states, "I am now
instructed to inform you that the Board of Regents of the
University of Nevada will be pleased to accept the gift as
proposed in your letter with the stipulation that the
University will name an athletic facility or athletic area
on the Nevada Southern Campus for you. We would also un-
dertake to provide at our expense an appraisal report re-
flecting the fair market value of the gift."
12. Land, Moapa Valley
Dean Adams and Mr. Fleming were present to discuss the
proposal that the University purchase land in Moapa Valley
at Logandale to replace the land now being leased by the
Agricultural Experiment Station for experimental work. The
present Station has become infested with root rot, for which
there is no cure, and therefore it is unsuitable for exper-
imentation. Dean Adams proposed to purchase land from an
unused reserve fund which had been set up for litigation
purposes in regard to the Newlands Farm. Cost would be
$7,000. Mr. Fleming discussed the history of the experi-
mentation at Logandale and stressed the facts already pre-
sented by Dean Adams. The Regents from Las Vegas, acquaint-
ed with the area, suggested careful study of the water sit-
uation to be sure that there will be ample and steady supply
at all times.
Motion by Dr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Arnold, carried
unanimously that the proposal be referred to Mr. Porter for
study of every aspect of the land and the water situation,
and for later action by the Board of Regents.
13. Personnel Recommendations
Personnel recommendations were presented by President
Armstrong as follows:
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE
Appointment as follows:
Ambrose Arla as Assistant in Research, Equipment and Farm
Service, at a salary rate of $4600 based on twelve months'
service, effective November 1, 1960 (replacement for Lemoyne
Weirich).
Leave of Absence as follows:
Glen D. Fulcher, Assistant Professor and Assistant Agri-
cultural Economist, effective February 1, 1961 for two
years, without pay, in order that he might join an agricul-
tural team sponsored by Montana State College and the United
States Government on an assignment to Paraguay, South Amer-
ica, and upon agreement that he will return to the Univer-
sity of Nevada at the end of the two year period.
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE
Appointment as follows:
William Crawford Bulkeley as Assistant Ski Coach in the
Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation at
a salary of $800 for the period November 15, 1960 to March
31, 1961 (partial replacement for Chelton Leonard).
DESERT RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Appointments as follows:
Lewis D. Kaplan as Professor of Atmospheric Physics at a
salary rate of $15,480 based on twelve months' service,
effective December 1, 1960 (new position).
Jacquelyn V. Phillips as Secretary in the Desert Research
Institute at a salary rate of $325 per month, effective
October 21, 1960 (new position).
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Reappointment as follows:
Leonard L. Pourchot as Lecturer in Secondary Education at
a salary of $3800 for the Spring semester 1961.
Appointment of four Supervising Teachers for the Fall sem-
ester 1960 at a total of $525.
MACKAY SCHOOL OF MINES
Appointments as follows:
J. Bartlett Murphy as Mineral Preparator for the Nevada
Bureau of Mines and the Department of Geology-Geography at
a monthly salary rate of $400, effective November 1, 1960
(replacement for Alfred L. Kelly).
Terry E. Davis as Research Assistant in the Geology-
Geography Department at a salary of $450 for the academic
year 1960-61 (to be paid from Sigma Xi grant-in-aid).
NEVADA SOUTHERN REGIONAL DIVISION
Appointment as follows:
Beverly J. Nielson as Lecturer in Typing in the Evening
Division at a salary of $250 for the Fall semester 1960.
ORVIS SCHOOL OF NURSING
Reappointment as follows:
Dean Charles Fletcher as part-time Lecturer in Pharmacology
at a salary of $600 for the Spring semester 1961.
Appointment as follows:
Dr. Herbert Bauer, Yolo County Health Officer, California,
as part-time Lecturer to teach Public Health Administration
for the Spring semester 1961 at a stipend of $587.
STATEWIDE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Appointments in the Evening Division as follows:
Robert E. Collison as Lecturer to teach Technical Mathema-
tics (non-credit) November 1, 1960 to February 14, 1961
- $250 (Reno)
John J. King as Lecturer to coordinate the Highway and
Allied Construction Program (non-credit), October 1, 1960
to June 1, 1961 - $240 (Reno and Carson City)
Robert N. Leutzinger as Lecturer to coordinate the Highway
and Allied Construction Program (non-credit) - $240 (Reno
and Carson City)
Jay E. Maker as Lecturer to teach Punched Card Accounting
Machines (non-credit) October 10, 1960 to December 14, 1960
$250 (Carson City)
Warren A. Manison as Lecturer in Basic Computer Applications
for Business (non-credit) - $260 (Reno)
Thomas Mc Dermott as Lecturer in Training Methods for Super-
visors (non-credit) - $500 (Reno)
Mary-Baye Sneddon as Lecturer to teach Keypunch Training
(non-credit) October 10, 1960 to December 14, 1960 - $250
(Carson City)
Roy D. Wiley as Lecturer in Elementary Education September
13, 1960 to January 28, 1961 - $450 (Bridgeport, California)
Keith A. Yarborough as Lecturer in Basic Surveying (non-
credit) October 20, 1960 to March 2, 1961 - $275 (Carson
City); and $250 November 7, 1960 to March 20, 1961 (Reno)
ASSOCIATED STUDENTS
Approval of contracts as follows:
Albert Frank Pagni as First Vice President at a salary of
$480 for the period October 1, 1960 to May 15, 1961 (new
position).
Valerie Van Nepes as Second Vice President at a salary of
$432 for the period October 1, 1960 to Mary 15, 1961 (new
position).
Motion by Mr. Elwell, seconded by Mr. Arnold, carried unani-
mously that the personnel recommendations be approved.
DESERT RESEARCH INSTITUTE
President Armstrong presented the recommendation that Mr.
Richard Shutler, Jr. be appointed without salary to serve
as Research Associate in the Desert Research Institute.
Mr. Shutler is a member of the staff of the Nevada State
Museum and his appointment in this capacity has the approv-
al of the Director and Board of the Nevada State Museum.
Motion by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried
unanimously that appointment of Mr. Shutler be approved.
14. Committee on 1925 Regulations and By-Laws
Mr. Crumley, Chairman of the Committee, reported on a meet-
ing held Thursday evening, December 15, with the Faculty
Committee on the same subject. The Faculty Committee pre-
sented suggested revisions of regulations for governing
the University, and if adopted, they would take the place
of the Faculty portion of the two committees, but certain
minor changes were proposed by the Regents' Committee. The
Faculty Committee will submit the regulations, as agreed
upon, to the entire Faculty following which they will be
presented to the Regents as a whole for action. Mr. Crumley
who is also Chairman of the Regents' Committee on Salaries
reported that the Faculty Committee thought that that por-
tion of their report should be held until sometime in Janu-
ary when a Faculty Committee on University Salaries will
have a report. The Regents' Salary Committee and the
Faculty Salary Committee will then have a joint meeting.
The meeting recessed at 12:40 P.M. for lunch.
The recessed meeting was called to order by the Chairman at
1:40 P.M.
15. Nuclear Engineering
Dean Blodgett and Dr. Dickinson were present for this re-
port to the Regents. Dr. Anderson and Dr. Dickinson had
recently made a trip to Donner Pavilion and Lawrence
Radiation Laboratory and to Livermore Laboratory, Univer-
sity of California, in order to look over these installa-
tions and confer with those in charge to determine what
might be the best for the Nuclear Engineering Program at
the University of Nevada. Dean Blodgett spoke briefly on
developments in the Nuclear Engineering field at the Uni-
versity of Nevada, and turned the discussion over to Dr.
Dickinson. He stated that the program here is not designed
to attract a great many students, but that it is a very dif-
ficult and specialized program designed to appeal to the
gifted and outstanding student.
A report of the trip had previously been prepared and dis-
tributed to the Regents. Dr. Armstrong noted that the re-
port indicated that the University could go into the Nuclear
Engineering field without a research type of ractor. In-
stead, a neutron accelerator would be used, and this would
reduce the radiation hazard. Dr. Dickinson suggested that
the building be located on the other side of the ditch
against the hill so that three sides of the building would
be protected by the hill and insulation would be needed only
on the roof and on one side. The amount included in the
budget for Nuclear Engineering equipment is $34,700 and the
unit now being proposed would cost $50,000. The changes in
plans indicated in the report would put the University of
Nevada in a position to apply for equipment from the
National Science Foundation.
Dr. Lombardi thought the building of sufficient importance
to warrant trying to get a supplementary appropriation from
the Legislature if no other way can be found to include the
accelerator in the budget. It was agreed by consensus that
the whole matter be given careful study and further report.
16. Security Clearance
Dr. Armstrong presented the following resolution necessary
for clearance of the University for certain research de-
sired by the University for Sixth Army:
RESOLVED, that the following Regents who are Citizens
of the United States will not require, nor will have,
and can be effectively denied, access to classified
information in the possession of the organization and
do not occupy positions that would enable them to
affect adversely the organization's policies or prac-
tices in the performance of contracts for the Govern-
ment.
Dr. Fred Anderson Mr. Raymond Germain
Mr. Weld Arnold Mr. A. C. Grant
Mr. N. E. Broadbent Dr. Louis Lombardi
Mr. Newton Crumley Mr. William Tyson
Mr. William Elwell
Motion by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Mr. Tyson, carried
unanimously that the resolution presented above be adopted
and the President authorized to sign.
17. School of Architectural Engineering
President Armstrong read a letter dated November 9, 1960
from the Chairman of the State Board of Architecture of
Nevada which stated, "At the last meeting of the State
Board of Architects we culminated our research for the
past several years covering the need of instituting a
School of Architecture at the University. Our Board, at
this meeting, made the final determination that there is,
at this time, sufficient interest to justify serious inves-
tigation by proper academic authorities to determine first,
whether or not such a School is actually warranted and
second, the mechanics and cost of instituting the training."
President Armstrong suggested further study, if the Regents
are interested.
Motion by Mr. Germain, seconded by Mr. Arnold, carried
unanimously that the President be authorized to proceed to
investigate the proposal as to cost and other factors.
18. Two-Day Reading Period
The two-day reading period which was approved by the Board
of Regents on a trial basis was tried last semester and pro-
posed for another trial period. It was submitted again to
the Faculty for vote as follows: "That a two-day reading
period preceding final examinations during the current sem-
ester be approved on a trial basis and that the dates for
the reading period shall be January 17 and 18, 1961." The
vote was 158 in favor; 51 opposed. Since the vote was taken
the University Council has requested the Office of Student
Affairs to study the matter to see how effective the plan
is and how well it is being used. President Armstrong rec-
ommended approval on this basis.
Motion by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Mr. Elwell, carried
unanimously that the two-day reading period, as explained
above, be approved.
19. Expert Testimony
President Armstrong read a letter from the Office of the
Attorney General which stated that it was their understand-
ing that there was a regulation in effect at the University
which prevented members of the staff from appearing as ex-
pert witnesses. A case is pending in which the Tax Commis-
sion of the State of Nevada would like to use the services
of Robert C. Horton of the Nevada Bureau of Mines as ex-
pert witness. A search of previous actions by the Board of
Regents revealed no regulation to prevent Mr. Horton's ser-
vices in this instance. Dr. Armstrong read from the Leave
of Absence policy approved by the Board on January 16, 1960
as follows: "Appearance in connection with the justifiable
prosecution of legal matters is considered a short-term
leave, if it is for periods less than 30 days, and will be
granted informally by the Administration without loss of
salary. In special cases, salaried leave for longer periods
may be authorized by the President and the Board of Regents.
Customarily, teaching faculty are excused from jury duty.
For other services, such as expert testimony it is necessary
to obtain permission in advance from the President." Gener-
al discussion followed and it was the consensus that the
matter be referred to a committee for further study. Dr.
Young reported that a committee group is working on this
matter but is not ready to report. The Regents discussed
the effect a liberal policy might have in that there could
be requests for expert testimony on both sides of a ques-
tion, also that such service might consume an unreasonable
amount of time. President Armstrong recommended that a
record be made in the minutes that expert testimony as is
being requested by the Attorney General is permissible.
Motion by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Dr. Anderson, carried
unanimously that since the existing policy creates no
barrier to compliance with the Attorney General's request,
the request shall be granted.
Motion by Mr. Germain, seconded by Mr. Arnold, carried
unanimously that Dr. Armstrong and Dr. Young refer this
matter specifically to the faculty committee and at the
same time give the committee the results of the thinking
of the Regents.
20. Budget Director Request
Dr. Armstrong referred to the request of the State Budget
Director (item 17 of minutes of October 29, 1960) and the
action taken by the Board at that time. He again read the
letter from Mr. Humphrey and discussed his conference with
him regarding the request. Mr. Humphrey had discovered some
difficulty in attempting to clarify his figures with those
of the Comptroller's Office. President Armstrong invited
Mr. Humphrey, Mr. Jacobsen (Legislative Auditor), and Mr.
Hayden to meet with him to see what could be worked out.
There appeared to be many aspects of the University's ac-
counting system which made it desirable to ask for some
professional advice and it was agreed mutually to invite
the firm of Kafoury and Armstrong to examine and study the
bookkeeping system and the accounts in the Regents' Fee
Fund. This was done and in a second conference they sug-
gested that the best solution would be to have all budgeted
funds in one place. To have it all at the University would
require legislative action. To have it in the State Treas-
ury would require only Regents' approval. President
Armstrong recommended that, effective July 1, 1961, the
University transfer into the State Treasury all budgeted
fees and income which are part of the working budget, with
the provision that the Legislature establish an adequate
revolving fund against which the University would write
checks. Following this initial step, Mr. Humphrey, Mr.
Kafoury and Mr. Armstrong of the accounting firm would be
asked to suggest other changes to bring the accounting
system to a modern operation.
Motion by Mr. Crumley, seconded by Mr. Arnold, carried
unanimously by roll call vote that necessary action be taken
to effect the transfer of University funds as recommended
by the President, in accordance with Mr. Humphrey's sug-
gestions in his letter of August 26, said action to be
accomplished at the beginning of the next fiscal year or
on a mutually agreed date, providing however, that this
action shall be contingent upon action of the Nevada State
Legislature in establishing a revolving fund for the Uni-
versity's use, the exact amount to be mutually agreed upon
but to be sufficient to maintain the current payment of
University obligations.
21. Weld Arnold
Mr. Germain called attention to the fact that one of the
more popular members will go off the Board, and asked that
the Regents go on record as expressing complete and whole-
hearted thanks to Mr. Arnold for service well done, not only
to the Board but to the University and the State of Nevada.
Mr. Arnold replied that working with the Board has been a
liberal education and that he appreciated the privilege --
that he has done his heartfelt best and departs from the
Board wishing all the members success in the coming year.
Mr. Porter was asked to prepare a suitable resolution for
the Board regarding Mr. Arnold's services.
22. Next Meeting
The next meeting of the Board was set for Saturday, January
28, 1961, in Reno.
The Board adjourned at 2:55 P.M.
A. C. Grant
Chairman
Alice Terry
Secretary
12-17-1960