December 19-20, 1979
12-19-1979
Pages 47-72
BOARD OF REGENTS
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA SYSTEM
December 19, 1979
The Board of Regents met on the above date in the Teacher
Education building, University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Members present: Mr. Robert A. Cashell, Chairman
Mr. James L. Buchanan, II
Mrs. Lilly Fong
Mr. Chris Karamanos
Mrs. Molly F. Knudtsen
Dr. Louis E. Lombardi
Mr. John R. Mc Bride
Mr. John Tom Ross
Mrs. June Whitley
Others present: Chancellor Donald H. Baepler
President William Berg, NNCC
President Joseph Crowley, UNR
President Jack Davis, WNCC
President Judith Eaton, CCCC
President Leonard Goodall, UNLV
President Lloyd Smith, DRI
Also present were Faculty Senate Chairpersons Campana (DRI),
Christopher (CCCC), Elliott (WNCC/N), Marschall (UNR), Melrose
(NNCC), Moser (Unit), Pugsley (WNCC/S), Van Vactor (UNLV); and
representatives of student associations from the Community
Colleges and Universities.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Cashell at 9:15 A.M.
1. Adoption of Consent Agenda
The Consent Agenda (identified as Ref. A and filed with
permanent minutes) containing the following items, was sub-
mitted for approval:
(1) Approval of Minutes of November 2, 1979, with the fol-
lowing addition to Item #4, Page 26, requested by Mrs.
Fong: "An alternative to San Diego was suggested by
Mrs. Knudtsen. The alternative suggested was Austin,
Nevada, and Mrs. Fong thought having the workshop in
Austin would be a good idea since Mr. Cashell's sug-
gestion, in response to advice from AGB, was to re-
move the participants from their normal environment."
(2) Acceptance of gifts and grants as reported in Ref. C-2.
(3) Request from donors of a total of $870 to the Nancy
Gomes Scholarship fund to transfer their contributions
to the Soroptimists International of Truckee Meadows.
(4) Amendment of the purchasing policy to allow for
purchases directly by the College of Agriculture of
livestock feed without reference to the Purchasing
Department.
(5) Abolition of the position of Dean of Admissions and
Records, UNLV, vacant since the retirement of Muriel
Parks, and utilization of the budgeted salary to create
a staff position in the Registrar's Office and one in
the Office of Admissions.
(6) Authorization to write off $4,149.97 in uncollectible
student loans at UNR and $640 at NNCC.
(7) Augmentation of the DRI Interview and Recruiting
Account and the Board of Regents Host Account by al-
location of $5,000 to each from the Board of Regents
Special Projects Account.
(8) Revision of the UNLV Nevada Dance Estimative Budget to
accommodate an increase of $39,936.
(9) Approval of a transfer of $12,785 from UNR Arts and
Science Equipment Account to the Department of Biology,
to purchase instruction-related equipment.
In addition to the gifts reported in Ref. C-2, President
Goodall reported that $10,000 had been received from Mr.
William Morris to establish an Excellence in Teaching Award
in the College of Arts and Letters, and expressed his hope
that similar awards could ultimately be established for each
of the Colleges at UNLV.
Dr. Lombardi commented on the report of a gift from former
Regent Helen Thompson, noting that it reflected her contin-
uing interest in the University and her concern with pro-
viding adequate funds for faculty travel. Mr. Buchanan also
commented on the gift by Miss Thompson and recalled her con-
tinuing interest in and support of the University, particu-
larly her assistance in developing the North-South Mall of
the UNLV Campus. He suggested that consideration be given
to naming that Mall in her honor and in appreciation of her
contributions. It was agreed that this matter would be
placed on the February agenda for consideration.
Mrs. Fong moved adoption of the Consent Agenda as submitted,
including the gift from Mr. William Morris reported by
President Goodall. Motion seconded by Dr. Lombardi, car-
ried without dissent.
Chancellor Baepler announced that the Report of the DRI National
Advisory Board, Agenda Item #2, has been withdrawn.
2. Appointment of President, DRI
Upon motion by Mr. Mc Bride, seconded by Mrs. Fong, a per-
sonnel session was convened to discuss the professional com-
petence of the candidates for the Presidency of the Desert
Research Institute. Upon reconvening into regular session,
Chancellor Baepler recommended appointment of Dr. Clifford
J. Murino as President of the Desert Research Institute,
effective at a date mutually agreeable to the Institute and
Dr. Murino. Chancellor Baepler recommended that the ap-
pointment carry the same salary and perquisites presently
provided to the Presidents of UNR, UNLV and DRI, and that
the negotiations with Dr. Murino include the offer of tenure
upon appointment if necessary to secure his acceptance of
the position.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval of the recommendation that Dr.
Clifford J. Murino be offered the appointment of the Presi-
dent of the Desert Research Institute, under the terms and
conditions cited by the Chancellor, and that in approving
the appointment, the Board also authorize the Chancellor to
make such administrative changes within the Institute as
appropriate to effect the change in Administration. Motion
seconded by Dr. Lombardi, carried without dissent.
Chairman Cashell commended the DRI Presidential Search
Committee for its effective work and for the successful
conclusion of its assignment.
Mr. Buchanan noted the inclusion on the agenda of a recommenda-
tion for appointment of a Scientific Information Officer for the
Desert Research Institute, and a proposal for the creation of a
Regents DRI Advistory Board, and moved that both recommendations
be tabled until a subsequent meeting to allow for consideration
by the new President of the Institute. Motion seconded by Mr.
Karamanos, carried without dissent.
3. Proposal for DRI Space in Southern Nevada
President Smith recalled that at the September meeting there
had been discussion concerning lack of office and laboratory
space for the Institute's Water Resources Programs in South-
ern Nevada, and the Board had directed that alternatives be
explored which would offer a solution to the space problem.
President Smith proposed that the Institute be authorized
to purchase office trailers as needed, and place them on the
DRI property on Maryland Parkway, across the street from the
UNLV Campus; that the Institute be authorized to proceed
with the sale of 60 acres it owns in San Bernardino County,
California, and to designate the proceeds of the sale for
the purchase of the office trailers; and that the Board des-
ignate the Maryland Parkway property owned by DRI as the
location for the new DRI building to be constructed from
funds appropriated by the Legislature.
Chancellor Baepler stated that he fully supported the pro-
posal by Dr. Smith and agreed with the recommendation for
meeting the immediate space needs of DRI; however, he stated
that he wished to defer the part of the proposal concerning
the location of the new building, noting that there is no
need to make that decision immediately and he would prefer
that Dr. Murino have a further opportunity to look at the
situation.
Mr. Buchanan stated that Dr. Murino had expressed strong
support for the location of the new building on the Mary-
land Parkway property. Mr. Mc Bride and Mrs. Fong con-
curred, stating that this preference had been very clear
in their discussions with Dr. Murino.
Mr. Buchanan moved that President Smith's proposal be ap-
proved, including the recommendation that the new building,
to be constructed from State appropriated monies, be located
on the Maryland Parkway property now owned by DRI. Motion
seconded by Mrs. Fong.
President Smith reported that the staff of the Institute
have strongly endorsed the Maryland Parkway location. DRI
Senate Chairman Michael Campana concurred and urged favor-
able action by the Board.
Motion carried without dissent.
Upon request of President Goodall, the request for authorization
to sell a parcel of UNLV property, and a proposal for a special
laboratory fee for the College of Education were withdrawn from
the agenda.
Mrs. Knudtsen entered the meeting at 9:45 A.M.
4. Request for Allocation for UNLV Museum of Natural History
President Goodall submitted a request from the Director of
the Museum of Natural History for the completion of several
remodeling projects for the Museum (request included with
the agenda, identified as Ref. F. and filed with permanent
minutes), with the first two priorities totaling approxi-
mately $95,000. President Goodall reported that there are
surplus funds of $78,000 remaining in the State appropria-
tion for Campus improvements which could be directed toward
the funding required, and requested that the balance of
$17,000 be provided from the Board of Regents Special
Projects Account in order that the first two priorities on
the request could be accomplished. Chancellor Baepler
recommended approval.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Buchanan, carried without dissent.
5. Proposal for Naming of Running Track, UNLV
President Goodall recommended that the running track at
UNLV be named in memory of Myron Partridge, a longtime Las
Vegas resident who served as an official at athletic events
for nearly 50 years. He noted that Mr. Partridge had form-
ed the Southern Nevada Officials Association, which is now
responsible for officiating of all local high school ath-
letics and recreation programs.
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Mc Bride,
carried without dissent.
6. Request for Loan for Marching Band, UNR
President Crowley reported that during the current year, a
55-piece pep band had been formed at UNR, as a first step
toward the formation of a marching band. He suggested that
in order to have a marching band assembled for 1980-81, ap-
proximately $200,000 will be required for equipment, uni-
forms, financial aid, graduate assistantships and miscel-
laneous costs. The Wolf Club organization has committed
$50,000 toward this total, and additional support in the
amount of $20,000 to $25,000 is expected to be forthcoming
through the efforts of ASUN and activities of the Alumni
Association. Approximately $70,000 in other private funding
($8,500 of which has already been raised) will provide fur-
ther support.
President Crowley requested the balance of the required
funding, $55,000, be made available in the form of a loan
from the Board of Regents Special Projects Account. Chan-
cellor Baepler recommended approval.
Mr. Ross moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr. Lombardi,
carried without dissent.
7. Proposed Name Change for Medical School, UNR
President Crowley recommended that the name of the School of
Medical Sciences be changed to the School of Medicine, ef-
fective immediately, noting that this change has been en-
dorsed by the School's faculty and the Advisory Board and
has been approved by the UNR Faculty Senate and Academic
Council. Chancellor Baepler recommended approval.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
President Crowley requested that the report on the Special Events
Center be withdrawn until a subsequent meeting.
8. Proposed Gaming Careers Program, CCCC
President Eaton proposed the establishment of a Gaming
Careers Program at CCCC, providing Associate of Arts de-
grees in Casino Management and Slots Management, as well as
Certificates of Achievement in Casino Operations and Slot
Mechanics. A copy of the proposal containing Phase I and
Phase II program development information is on file in the
Chancellor's Office.
President Eaton requested authorization to initiate Gaming
Career offerings on a part-time basis in Spring, 1980, and
allocation of $10,324 from the Board of Regents Special
Projects Account for instructional and operating costs
associated with this initiation. Chancellor Baepler con-
curred.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Whitley, carried without dissent.
President Goodall commented on the proposal, noting that
discussions between UNLV and CCCC have proceeded concurrent-
ly with the development of this program and he was pleased
with the cooperation between the two institutions. He re-
ported that he was satisfied that the program will be non-
duplicative, but will be transferable.
In response to a request from Mrs. Fong concerning the fund-
ing for continuation of the program until such time as ap-
propriated funds can be secured for its support, President
Eaton stated that she would be bringing back another request
to the Board for funding when the 1980-81 Work Program is
submitted to the Board.
Motion carried without dissent.
9. Campus Improvements, CCCC
President Eaton reported that the project for acoustic
treatment to the TV studio, control rooms and theater, Cam-
pus graphics, and a sound system was estimated to cost
$244,000, and funding was authorized from the CCCC Capital
Improvement Fee Fund. However, she noted, the architect's
estimate indicates that the projects require approximately
$120,000 more to do the necessary work. President Eaton
requested authorization to use up to $120,000 additional
from the CCCC Capital Improvement Fee Fund to augment the
project budget for these improvements in order to accomplish
the scope of work as defined. She noted that previously
completed projects were closed out below budgeted costs,
thereby making these funds available at this time.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
10. Appointments to NNCC Advisory Board
President Berg recommended the following reappointments to
the NNCC Advisory Board for two year terms, expiring
December, 1981:
Mr. Harvey Barnes, Jiggs
Mr. Warren Monroe, Elko
Mr. Steve Hernandez, Elko
Mrs. Marla Boies, Jackpot
Dr. Berg reported that Dr. Hugh Collett, Mr. Frank Stanko,
and Mr. Bill Wunderlich are presently serving terms which
expire December, 1980, and recalled that Mr. Art Glaser and
Mr. Carl Shuck were appointed at the November meeting to
two year terms expiring in December, 1981.
Mrs. Knudtsen moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
11. Sabbatical Leave Recommendations for 1980-81
Nevada Revised Statutes and Board of Regents policy provide
for the total number of sabbatical leaves which may be a-
warded each year.
Chancellor Baepler reported that, utilizing the criteria
which has been followed in previous years, the maximum
available leaves for 1980-81 are: 11 for UNR, 7 for UNLV,
1 for the Unit, 2 for DRI, 4 for CCCC, 3 for WNCC, and 1
for NNCC.
A. University of Nevada, Reno - President Crowley recom-
mended the 11 sabbatical leaves available to UNR be
awarded as follows:
Hyung K. Shin, Chemistry, Fall 1980
Thomas R. Kozel, Microbiology, Academic Year 1980-81
Warren L. D'Azevedo, Anthropology, Academic Year 1980-81
Beth W. Carney, Foreign Languages, Academic Year 1980-81
M. Ann Ronald, English, Academic Year 1980-81
Glen W. Atkinson, Economics, Academic Year 1980-81
Joseph W. Metzgar, History, Academic Year 1980-81
James C. Mc Cormick, Art, Spring 1981
John Altrocchi, Behavioral Sciences, Academic Year
1980-81
Robert B. Mc Kee, Mechanical Engineering, Academic Year
1980-81
James L. Owen, Speech and Theatre, Fall 1980
Alternates
Gordon I. Zimmerman, Speech and Theatre, Spring 1981
Lyle G. Warner, Sociology, Academic Year 1980-81
Richard L. Siegel, Political Science, Spring 1981
Gerald W. Kimble, Mathematics, Academic Year 1980-81
A summary of proposed projects was included with the
agenda, identified as Ref. G. and filed with permanent
minutes.
B. University of Nevada, Las Vegas - President Goodall
recommended the 7 sabbatical leaves available to UNLV
be awarded as follows:
Robert Burgan, Theatre Arts, Academic Year 1980-81
Jean Decock, Foreign Languages, Academic Year 1980-81
Thomas Holder, Art, Academic Year 1980-81
Richard Kallan, Communications Studies, Academic Year
1980-81
Douglas Peterson, Music, Spring, 1981
John Swetnam, Anthropology, Academic Year 1980-81
Philip Taylor, Management, Academic Year 1980-81
Alternates
Paul Burns, History, Spring 1981
Verdun Trione, Education, Spring 1981
Darlene Unrue, English, Spring 1981
A summary of proposed projects was included with the
agenda, identified as Ref. H. and filed with permanent
minutes.
C. Unit - Chancellor Baepler recommended the 1 sabbatical
leave available to the Unit be awarded to Robert Laxalt
for one-half year beginning July 1, 1980. Mr. Laxalt
proposes to spend this period doing the necessary re-
search, and oral and written interviews in the Basque
Provinces of France, preparatory to the writing of a
semi-biographical novel tracing four generations of one
family. A second part of the research will be conduct-
ed in the isolated range country of Nevada.
Chancellor Baepler noted that his recommendation for
approval is subject to the ability of the University
Press to budget for a replacement for Mr. Laxalt during
the period of his leave.
D. Desert Research Institute - President Smith recommended
the 2 sabbatical leaves available to DRI be awarded as
follows:
John W. Hess, Water Resources Center, for one year
beginning September 1, 1980.
Joseph A. Warburton, Atmospheric Sciences Center, for
six months beginning July 1, 1980.
A summary of the proposed projects was included with the
agenda, identified as Ref. I. and filed with permanent
minutes.
E. Clark County Community College - President Eaton recom-
mended the 4 sabbatical leaves available to CCCC be
awarded as follows:
Mary Burnett, Child Development, 1/2 year
Paul Swartz, Business Management and Marketing, 1/2 year
George Isham, Social Science, 1/2 year
Donald Starr, Data Processing, one year
Alternates
Mary Williams, Business Programs, one year
Stephen Liu, English/Foreign Languages, 1/2 year
Kenneth Hill, Audio-Visual, one year
Heinz Rettig, Business Management, 1/2 year
Chuck Ayoub, Automotive, one year
A summary of the proposed projects was included with the
agenda, identified as Ref. J. and filed with permanent
minutes.
F. Northern Nevada Community College - President Berg
reported that no applications were received for the 1
sabbatical leave available to NNCC.
G. Western Nevada Community College - President Davis
recommended the 3 sabbatical leaves available to WNCC
be awarded as follows:
Ronald K. Remington, Liberal Arts, WNCC/North, one year
James V. A. Conkey, Liberal Arts, WNCC/North, Fall 1980
Charlotte Bowen, Student Services, WNCC/North, one year
Alternate
Lewis E. Scott, Occupational Education, WNCC/North,
one year
A summary of the proposed projects was included with the
agenda, identified as Ref. K. and filed with permanent
minutes.
Chancellor Baepler noted that one sabbatical leave will go
unused since NNCC will not be using the one allocated to
them. He stated that this sabbatical would be awarded to
an alternate from one of the other institutions, and its al-
location would be determined after a review of past practice
concerning distribution of unused sabbatical leaves.
Mr. Ross moved approval of the recommendations for sabbati-
cal leave as submitted, save and except for the last para-
graph of C. Motion seconded by Mrs. Knudtsen, carried with-
out dissent.
12. Report and Recommendations on the Status of Graduate Fellows
Chancellor Baepler recalled that at the August 1979 meeting,
information was presented concerning the status of graduate
fellows within the University of Nevada System. As a result
of that presentation, the Board requested a specific recom-
mendation be developed for consideration at a subsequent
meeting.
Dr. John Marschall reported that the UNR Academic Council
and Faculty Senate had formed a joint ad hoc committee to
study the report which was the basis of the August presenta-
tion, together with newly gathered data. He noted that the
committee had addressed a number of concerns and had ulti-
mately focused on a narrow and crucial set of recommenda-
tions which it believed would resolve the most pressing
problems of graduate fellows and of graduate programs with-
in the System.
The Committee's report and recommendations were included
with the agenda (identified as Ref. L. and filed with per-
manent minutes).
Dr. Marschall commented on the report, citing the following
three specific recommendations:
A. That the five-level stipend schedule for the academic
year be retained, but that the steps be increased from
$200 to $250, and that the five levels range from
$5,000 at level 1, to $6,000 at level 5.
B. That, after the large "catch up" increment brings
graduate fellow stipends in line with the movement of
the CPI, the stipends move at the same rate as the
average increase in professional salaries.
C. That the policy of referring to all graduate students
getting assistance as graduate fellows be abandoned,
and that the following categories be adopted:
(1) Graduate Assistant - to include the subcategories
of Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant, or
any other appropriate title.
(2) Graduate Fellow - to designate individuals
receiving a stipend that would be treated as a
scholarship (i. e., with no specific duties re-
quired for such awards).
Dr. Marschall commented on the recommendation contained in
paragraph A, that the beginning level of the stipend sched-
ule be increased from $3,800 to $5,000, and suggested that
one possible way of funding this increase would be utiliza-
tion of College Work-Study funds, noting that the funds in
this program have just recently been extended to allow
institutions to supplement current graduate student support
programs.
Mr. Ross moved approval of the specific recommendations con-
tained in the report from the Committee on the Status of
Graduate Fellows, and implementation of those recommenda-
tions, subject to institutional and research budgets.
Motion seconded by Mrs. Knudtsen, carried without dissent.
13. Revision to University Code and Related Policy Changes
Chancellor Baepler recalled that at the September meeting,
the Board approved a proposal to amend all pertinent Univer-
sity documents to remove the word "Division" as it pertains
to an organizational entity of the University of Nevada
System, and directed that hereafter the organization of the
University of Nevada System would include UNR, UNLV, DRI,
CCCC, NNCC and WNCC as autonomous and independent institu-
tions. The Board also directed the consideration of the
elimination of the as-yet unfilled position of Vice Chan-
cellor for Community Colleges, and requested that consid-
eration be given to the feasibility of separating WNCC
into two Colleges.
Chancellor Baepler further recalled that, subsequently, at
the November meeting, the Board agreed to the elimination of
the position of Vice Chancellor for Community College
Affairs, but deferred action on establishment of a replace-
ment position, to be titled "Community College Analyst",
until a final decision had been reached on the question of
Division status for the Community Colleges.
To implement the foregoing action of the Board, the follow-
ing recommendations were submitted for Board consideration:
A. Separation of Western Nevada Community College into two
Colleges, with the entity now known as the North Campus
to be renamed and to serve the greater urban area of
Reno-Sparks; and the entity now known as South Campus to
retain the name of Western Nevada Community College, to
serve Storey County, Carson City, Douglas County, Lyon
County, Churchill County, Pershing County, Mineral
County, Incline, and the rural areas of Washoe County.
B. Designation of Executive Vice President Eardley as
President of the College created from the North Campus
of WNCC, at an annual salary of $43,000, and with
perquisites at the same level provided the other
Community College Presidents (i. e., a $400 monthly
automobile allowance, and an accountable host and
entertainment expense fund of $5,000 per year, prorated
for the remaining months of the current fiscal year).
C. Assignment of Mr. David Wilkins and Dr. Anthony Calabro
to the North Campus, with tenure in that institution.
D. Adoption of the revisions to the UNS Code, as reflected
in the document included with the agenda (identified as
Ref. M. and filed with permanent minutes). It was noted
that this revision has been referred to all institution-
al Senates and Administrations, and no exception has
been taken. In adopting this revision to the Code, the
stipulations contained in the covering memo of Ref. M.
were assumed to be an integral part of the recommenda-
tion.
E. Final adoption of the proposed amendment to the Board
of Regents Bylaws, as reflected in Ref. N., distributed
with the agenda and filed with permanent minutes.
F. Approval of the establishment of a Community College
Analyst, within the Chancellor's Office, at a salary
range of $18,000 to $20,000, to be filled by internal
recruiting. A proposed position description was includ-
ed with the agenda (identified as Ref. O. and filed with
permanent minutes).
Betty Elliott, Senate Chairman, WNCC/N, reported a faculty
and staff preference for the name of Truckee Meadows
Community College to replace the designation of WNCC/North
Campus. Mark Rea, ASWN President, also reported a majority
preference by the students for the name of Truckee Meadows
Community College.
Mr. Mc Bride moved approval of the recommendations submitted
for action by the Board, with adoption of the name Truckee
Meadows Community College for the Campus previously known
as WNCC/N. Motion seconded by Mrs. Whitley.
In the discussion following, Mrs. Knudtsen raised a concern
about the creation of a fourth Community College President,
suggesting this kind of proliferation of major Executive
Officers would cause the organization of the University and
the work of System committees to become unmanageable.
Chancellor Baepler pointed out that the two Campuses have
been operating for some time as two Colleges and that sepa-
ration at this point would involve only a minor adjustment
to Mr. Eardley's salary upon his elevation to President. He
also pointed out that the way in which WNCC was structured
administratively has forced its separation into two Colleges
but noted that he did not foresee either the Henderson or
Fallon Centers becoming automomous institutions and recom-
mended that they not be allowed to move in such a direction.
In response to a question concerning the composition of Sys-
tem committees Chancellor Baepler stated that a method would
be devised for the weighting of the membership of such com-
mittees to insure that the two Universities and the Desert
Research Institute would have adequate representation along
with the four Community Colleges.
Mr. Buchanan stated that he was in agreement with separa-
tion of WNCC into two Colleges but was opposed to the crea-
tion of a fourth Presidency. He suggested that WNCC/N be-
come a separate College but that Mr. Eardley's title not be
changed to President.
Mr. Buchanan moved to amend the motion before the Board to
specify that the head of Truckee Meadows Community College
be titled Vice President. Motion to amend seconded by Mrs.
Knudtsen.
Betty Elliott, Chairman of WNCC/N Faculty Senate, and Dale
Pugsley, Chairman of WNCC/S Faculty Senate, spoke in support
of the separation of the College into two autonomous insti-
tutions, and recognition of Mr. Eardley's responsibilities
for the North Campus by the designation of President.
Chancellor Baepler suggested that it would not be feasible
or defensible to have the second largest Community College
in the State administered by a Vice President, with two
smaller Colleges administered by Presidents.
Mrs. Knudtsen again expressed concern about the reaction of
the Legislature to such a change. Mr. Buchanan agreed, ar-
guing that it would be difficult to justify and defend this
kind of administrative structure to the Legislature.
Mr. Cashell disagreed, stating that he believed this would
result in a more efficient operation, and he was fully con-
vinced that it could be defended with the Legislature. He
suggested that if the Board did not go forward with the
proposals concerning Western Nevada Community College, the
only other alternative would be a study and possible re-
structuring of the total organization of both Campuses,
with the possible relocation of the current President to
the North Campus.
Motion to amend failed by the following roll call vote:
Yes - Mr. Buchanan, Mrs. Knudtsen
No - Mrs. Fong, Mr. Karamanos, Dr. Lombardi, Mr. Ross,
Mr. Mc Bride, Mrs. Whitley, Mr. Cashell
Main motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Yes - Mrs. Fong, Mr. Karamanos, Dr. Lombardi, Mr. Ross,
Mr. Mc Bride, Mrs. Whitley, Mr. Cashell
No - Mr. Buchanan, Mrs. Knudtsen
President Eardley was invited to join the other Officers at
the Board table.
14. Report of Finance Committee
Mr. Mc Bride reported that the Finance Committee had met
the previous day and had developed the following recommenda-
tions for Board consideration:
A. The Finance Committee recommends that the Administration
be authorized to develop a proposal for consideration by
the Interim Finance Committee whereby installation of
the recreation field lighting at UNLV, scheduled for
funding from HECC funds in 1981, can be advanced and
early installation of the lights can be realized.
Mr. Mc Bride requested approval of the Committee's
recommendation.
Mr. Ross moved approval of the above recommendation of
the Finance Committee. Motion seconded by Mr.
Karamanos, carried without dissent.
B. The Finance Committee recommends that the Administration
be requested to review the current student fee structure
and the internal distribution of those fees, and that a
report and recommendation be developed for consideration
by the Board of Regents.
Mr. Mc Bride emphasized that it was the intent of the
Finance Committee that there be two committees -- one
for the Universities and one for the Community Colleges
-- and that there be two reports submitted.
Mrs. Fong moved approval of the Finance Committee's
recommendation. Motion seconded by Mr. Karamanos,
carried without dissent.
C. The Finance Committee supports the concerns expressed
by the ad hoc Salary Study Committee in its Report on
Alternative Solutions for Rectifying Compensation
Schedule of Professional Personnel, and recommends the
Board of Regents endorse an approach to the Board of
Examiners with a reasonable request for utilization of
surplus funds which might otherwise be reverted for a
one-time relief adjustment to professional salaries,
within the parameters suggested by the ad hoc committee.
It is understood that any such adjustment would be a
one-time action and will not be built into the salary
base.
It is further understood that the Administration will
continue exploring alternatives for relieving the pro-
fessional salary situation in the event this approach
to the Board of Examiners proves not to be successful,
and to also develop a proposal for providing salary
relief during the 1980-81 fiscal year.
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Whitley, carried without dissent.
Chairman Cashell recalled that at the Finance Committee the
previous day, Chancellor Baepler had reviewed the status of
the Biennial Budget preparation and the target dates estab-
lished for consideration by the Board, and asked that the
Chancellor reduce this information to writing and provide
copies to all Regents and Officers.
Mr. Mc Bride also recalled that the Finance Committee had
requested that the Chancellor present to the next meeting
of the Committee a report showing the 6-month spending pat-
tern of each of the Departments and Colleges; i. e., a com-
parison of how much money was appropriated to a given area
and the balances remaining in the accounts.
15. Appointment of Foundation Fund Boards
Chancellor Baepler recalled that at the November meeting the
Board had approved the creation, within the framework of the
University of Nevada System Endowment Program, of Foundation
Funds for each of the University of Nevada institutions and
directed that members of each Foundation Fund Board would be
appointed by the Board of Regents from among nominations
submitted by the respective President.
President Goodall recommended the following appointments to
the UNLV Foundation Fund Board:
Mr. George M. Dickerson, Attorney
Mr. A. W. Ham, Jr., Attorney
Mr. William Laub, Sr., President, Southwest Gas Corp.
Mr. Jerome Mack, Vice Chairman of the Board, Valley Bank
Mr. Irwin Molasky, Paradise Development Co.
Mr. Mike O'Callaghan, Executive Vice President, Las
Vegas Sun
Mr. Grant Sawyer, Attorney
Mr. E. Parry Thomas, Chairman of the Board, Valley Bank
Mr. Louis Wiener, Jr., Attorney
Ms. Claudine Williams, President and General Manager,
Holiday Casino
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Whitley, carried without dissent.
Chancellor Baepler further noted that under the policy
adopted by the Board, each Foundation Fund Board is to elect
its own Chairperson, with each such Chairperson to serve as
a member of the Regents' Investment Advisory Committee, with
authority to vote on investment matters pertaining to the
Foundation Fund represented. In order to accommodate this
expanded membership of the Investment Advisory Committee, a
revision to Article IV of the Bylaws is necessary and a
proposed revision was submitted with the agenda for first
reading, with final action to be requested at the Board's
meeting of February 1, 1980. (Proposed revision identified
as Ref. Q, filed with permanent minutes.)
16. Proposal for Study of UNS Computing Center
Chancellor Baepler recalled that in September the Board had
directed that consultants be retained for a study of the
UNS Computing Center, with the study to consist of a com-
plete analysis of the capability of the hardware, programs
and staff of the Center as it relates to the University.
Dr. Baepler reported that an invitation to bid was subse-
quently forwarded to fourteen firms, and the following
five proposals were received:
SRI International $25,000
Deloitte, Haskins & Sells 29,792
Arthur D. Little 30,000
Arthur Anderson & Co. 30,000
Coopers & Lybrand 30,000
These proposals were reviewed by the Data Processing Policy
and Planning Board and it was the unanimous conclusion of
that Board that the proposal presented by Arthur D. Little,
Inc. was the most responsive and that this firm, in compar-
ison to the other firms responding, had the most experience
in providing academic, research and administrative consult-
ing to Universities facing issues similar to those at the
University of Nevada. The DPP Board further believes that
the proposal submitted by Arthur D. Little, Inc. more prop-
erly addressed all issues presented in the University's in-
vitation to bid, and that this firm will respond to those
issues. The DPP Board also took into consideration the fact
that the consulting staff of Arthur D. Little has heavy Data
Processing experience.
Chancellor Baepler concurred in the recommendation of the
Data Processing Policy and Planning Board and requested
authorization to enter into a contract with Arthur D.
Little, Inc., for $30,000 to provide the consulting serv-
ices to the University of Nevada Computing Center as speci-
fied in the invitation to bid.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
17. Progress Report on Advisory Committees for Minority Affairs
Chancellor Baepler reported that each of the Campuses has a
committee related to minority affairs and, at Mrs. Fong's
request, each of the Presidents was prepared to report con-
cerning the status of their institutional committees and
the activities in the area of minority affairs.
Following presentation of those reports, Mr. Mc Bride noted
that President Eaton had, in addition to her oral report,
submitted a written report which he found helpful. He asked
that each of the Presidents provide a written statement as a
supplement to their oral presentations. It was agreed that
copies of these written reports would also be forwarded to
former Regent Brenda Mason so that she might be informed of
the progress in this area in view of her efforts to encour-
age the establishment of these committees.
18. Allocation to Faculty Exchange Program
Chancellor Baepler recalled that in 1974 the Board estab-
lished a fund to underwrite travel expenses for UNR and UNLV
faculty serving as guest lecturers at the other Campus. He
noted that the program had been successful and that Presi-
dents Crowley and Goodall have each requested an augmenta-
tion of $2,000 to allow the faculty exchange program to
continue.
Chancellor Baepler recommended that $2,000 be provided to
each of the Universities by allocation from the Board of
Regents Special Projects Account.
Mr. Ross moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Buchanan,
carried without dissent.
19. Board of Regents Workshop
Chancellor Baepler recalled that in August, the Board had
agreed to participate in a Workshop under the sponsorship
of the Association of Governing Boards' Board-Mentor Program
and agreed to complete a self-study, using the guidelines
developed by AGB for Governing Boards of public institu-
tions. The Board appointed a committee (Regent Lombardi
and Regent Mc Bride) to organize the self-study, arrange
for participants from the Board-Mentor Program, develop a
proposal for dates, location, budget, and an agenda for
the Workshop.
Dr. Baepler noted that the self-study has been completed
and a compilation of the responses has been distributed to
all participants and to Board-Mentors. The Board-Mentors
will be Mrs. Mary Louise Petersen, President of the Iowa
State Board of Regents and Chairman of the Association of
Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges, and Mr. James
Killorin, Vice President and New Mexico General Manager of
Mountain Bell, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Uni-
versity of Albuquerque. Both have served as Board-Mentors
for similar Workshops for Governing Boards of public
institutions.
Chancellor Baepler proposed that the Workshop be held in San
Diego, beginning Sunday evening, January 6, and concluding
at noon on Tuesday, January 8, with an agenda developed by
Mrs. Petersen and Mr. Killorin, in consultation with Chair-
man Cashell and Chancellor Baepler. Expenses for the Board-
Mentors (honoraria and travel expenses) and the transpor-
tation, meals, lodging for Regents and Officers, and cost of
facilities and special equipment will total between $4,500
and $5,000. Chancellor Baepler requested an allocation of
up to $5,000 from the Board of Regents Special Projects
Account for this purpose.
Mrs. Fong stated she felt that going to the Del Coronado
for this purpose was an extravagance and believed that the
Board could hold the Workshop at home with less expense.
She noted that the UNLV Choral Group was going to appear at
the Del Coronado shortly and suggested that her share of
the funds be allocated for that purpose.
It was suggested by Mr. Ross that if she objected to using
University funds for her attendance at such a Workshop,
perhaps she would consider going at her own expense. Mrs.
Fong stated that she would not be participating in the
Workshop.
Mr. Mc Bride moved approval of the Chancellor's recommenda-
tion. Motion seconded by Mrs. Whitley, carried with Mrs.
Fong opposing.
20. Appointment of System Endowment Officer
Chancellor Baepler reported that applications had been re-
ceived and interviews concluded for the position of System
Endowment Officer and Assistant General Counsel, with fund-
ing for the position to continue to come from unrestricted
endowment income available to the Chancellor's Office. He
noted that there is presently some consideration being given
to a restructuring of this position during the next fiscal
year, with half-time continuing to be devoted to Assistant
General Counsel, but with the remaining half-time devoted to
fund raising exclusively for UNLV, or perhaps shared between
UNLV and CCCC.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval of the appointment of Mr.
Rivera as recommended. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong, car-
ried without dissent.
21. Law School Consultant Selection Committee
Mr. Cashell announced the appointment of the following
Nevadans to serve on the Committee to recommend consultants
to update the 1975 Law Sccool Study:
The Honorable William Beko, District Judge, Nye County,
to serve as Chairman.
Ms. Frankie Sue Del Papa, Attorney, Reno
Mr. John Foley, Attorney, Las Vegas
The Honorable Addeliar Guy, District Judge, Clark County
The Honorable Paul Goldman, District Judge, Clark County
Mr. Harley Harmon, Sr., Las Vegas
The Honorable Procter Hug, Jr., Judge, Ninth Circuit
Court of Appeals
Mr. Jon Key, President, Washoe County Bar Association
The Honorable Noel Manoukian, Justice, Nevada Supreme
Court
Mr. Bruce Roberts, President, Nevada Bar Association
Mr. Richard D. Weisbart, President, Clark County Bar
Association
Mr. Cashell reported that the charge to the Committee will
be to identify, evaluate and recommend to the Board of
Regents a potential consultant (individual or firm) to up-
date and expand the 1975 Law School Study. He explained
that he had not appointed Regents or University personnel
to the Committee since it seemed that their appropriate
role would be to serve as resource persons to the Committee
and then, later, to the consultant selected, and had asked
that the Secretary of the Board provide any staff support
required by the Committee.
Mr. Cashell stated that he planned to ask Judge Beko to
call an early meeting of the Committee, at which time he
would explain the charge to the Committee and the time-
table for submission of the updated study, and would ask
the Committee to participate in the review of the study
when it is ready for Board consideration. To facilitate
meetings of the Committee, he requested an allocation of
up to $2,500 for travel from the Board of Regents Special
Projects Account.
Mr. Buchanan noted that there was a report of a gift on the
supplemental agenda which was related to the Law School
study and suggested that action on the request for travel
funds be considered in conjunction with consideration of
the gift.
22. Acceptance of Gifts
A. President Crowley reported that UNR has received assets
totaling $662,510.24 from the estate of H. E. "Mac"
Mc Coskey. He recommended the assets be accepted and
that they be used to establish a permanent endowment for
scholarships for the UNR Medical School, as stipulated
in the bequest. Dr. Crowley noted that this gift to the
University was due to the efforts of former Regent Clark
J. Guild and UNR Vice President Edward L. Pine.
B. President Goodall reported that UNLV has received a gift
of 200 shares of Warner and Swasey common stock with a
market value of approximately $13,000, from State
Senator Bill and Judith Hernstadt, with a stipulation
that the proceeds from the sale of the stock are to be
used to update an existing feasibility study on a Law
School in the State of Nevada or to pay part of the cost
of a new study, with such study to be done by an outside
independent, recognized consultant for that type of
work. President Goodall noted that this gift was pos-
sible through the efforts of Mrs. Lilly Fong.
Mr. Buchanan moved that the two gifts be accepted for the
purposes stated, and further moved that an allocation of
$13,000 be provided from the Board of Regents Special
Projects Account as matching funds to the Hernstadts' gift,
to be used to update the feasibility study and to complete
any architectural studies necessary in conjunction with
that study, with the necessary travel required by the Law
School Consultant Selection Committee to be covered from
the matching monies allocated from the Board of Regents
Special Projects Account. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
23. Sanitary Sewer Extensions through UNR Campus
President Crowley reported that the City of Reno has re-
quested permission for an 8" temporary sewer connection
from an existing sewer line in Evans Avenue through the UNR
Campus to an existing 18" University interceptor east of
Scrugham Engineering Mines building. This will allow use
of the existing sewer for a proposed development and will
eliminate the requirements for a sewage lift station. This
extension will also eliminate an existing capacity problem
and allow for sewer service for additional Campus develop-
ment.
Dr. Crowley reported that the City has also requested per-
mission for an 8" temporary sanitary sewer connection from
a proposed sewer interceptor on Mc Carran Blvd., and con-
struction of an 8" sewer line from Mc Carran, connecting
with an existing University line serving the Children's
Behavioral Services Facility, north of the Medical School,
thereby assisting the University in future development of
land between the Medical School and the Children's Facility.
President Crowley recommended that the necessary permission
be given the City of Reno for these temporary sewer exten-
sions, noting that when the proposed sewer interceptor on
Mc Carran is completed, these temporary extensions will be
abandoned.
A third request by the City of Reno, still under negotiation
and not ready for Board action, is a proposal that the Uni-
versity offer to the City of Reno the 8" sewer line connect-
ing the Children's Behavioral Services Facility to the City
Main on Evans Avenue, to be operated and maintained by the
City. President Crowley stated that a report on this third
request will be submitted to a subsequent meeting.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval of the temporary sewer exten-
sions as requested by the City of Reno. Motion seconded by
Mrs. Fong, carried without dissent.
24. Approval of Fund Transfers, UNLV
President Goodall requested approval of the following fund
transfers from the Contingency Reserve:
#80-025 $100,000 to Extended Day Supplement, to provide
funds for professional letters of appointment for
the Spring semester.
#80-033 $12,000 to Library Acquisitions to provide funds
for back issues of scientific journals and
microfilm.
Chancellor Baepler recommended approval.
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Buchanan,
carried without dissent.
25. Request for Augmentation of Interview and Recruiting Account
UNR
President Crowley requested an augmentation of the UNR
Interview and Recruiting Account by allocation of $10,000
from the Board of Regents Special Projects Account, noting
that UNR is presently engaged in recruiting for a Vice
President for Academic Affairs, a Vice President for
Business, a Dean of the Orvis School of Nursing and a Dean
of the School of Medicine.
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Buchanan,
carried without dissent.
The meeting adjourned for lunch and reconvened at 1:30 P.M. with
Vice Chairman Ross presiding in the absence of Chairman Cashell.
26. Design Development Drawings, Henderson Center, CCCC
Design development drawings for the Henderson Center of CCCC
were presented by Leo Borns, project architect. It was not-
ed in the presentation that this project consists of approx-
imately 20,600 gross square feet. The total project budget
of $1,924,000 was authorized from the State General Fund and
includes $1,558,000 for construction and $132,000 for fur-
nishings.
President Eaton recommended approval of the design develop-
ment drawings as presented and authorization to proceed to
development of final plans. Chancellor Baepler concurred.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
27. Design Development Drawings, Fallon Center, WNCC
Design development drawings for the Fallon Center of WNCC
were presented by Maurice J. Nespor, project architect.
The project comprises approximately 10,000 gross square
feet. The total project budget of $851,000 comes from the
State General Fund and includes $674,300 for construction
and $60,000 for furnishings.
President Davis recommended approval of the design develop-
ment drawings as presented and authorization to proceed with
development of final plans.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
28. Report of Investment Advisory Committee
Mr. Karamanos reported that the Investment Advisory Commit-
tee had met the previous day and took the following actions:
A. Received a report from Mr. Bob Lee at First National
Bank of Nevada, who reported that FNB had not implement-
ed the authorization for purchases of stock which they
had requested at the November meeting. After a discus-
sion of the degree of discretion which the banks have
in carrying out the transactions which are authorized
by the Board of Regents, the Committee recommended that
Vice Chancellor Lessly draft new agreements with each
of the three banks, after meeting with their representa-
tives, to clarify the parameters within which the banks
will operate.
Upon request by Mr. Lee, the Committee recommended that
the Board rescind its authorization for the stock pur-
chases requested by FNB at the meeting of November 2,
1979.
B. Chancellor Baepler recommended, and the Committee en-
dorsed, a policy whereby the distribution of income to
scholarship accounts in the endowment pool would be
limited to six percent annually, with any excess earn-
ings to go back into the corpus of the account, unless
such reinvestment is prohibited by the terms of the
gift. The purpose of this limitation would be to in-
crease the corpus of the endowment fund, while estab-
lishing an income level which could more reasonably
be maintained in the event of a period of decreased
earnings.
C. Received a report from Mr. Tom Josephsen of Security
National Bank, who recommended that the $200,000 in
the account of the Mamie Kleberg Chair in Historic
Preservation be invested in U. S. Treasury notes and
long-term AAA telephone bonds, as follows:
50,000 U. S. Treasury, 2 year with a market yield of
$11.30
100,000 U. S. Treasury, 5-15 year with a market yield of
$10.50
50,000 AAA Telephone Long Term, such as Pacific
Northwest Bell at 10-1/8%, due 2019, with a
market yield of $11.00
The Committee recommended that these investments be
approved.
Mr. Josephsen requested that the Committee recommend the
rescinding of authorization for transactions which SNB
received at the September meeting of the Board of
Regents. The Committee endorsed this request.
D. Received a report from Mr. Monte Miller of Valley Bank.
Mr. Miller reported the purchase of previously
authorized stocks and bonds, as follows:
Bond Purchase
100M U. S. Treasury Notes, at 10-3/8%, due 5/15/85,
approx. price, 100-11/32, approx. value of
$100,340, and a 10.29% yield to maturity
Stock Purchases
1000 shares International Paper, approx. price of 38,
approx. value of $38,000, market yield of
5.8%
1400 shares United Air Lines, approx. price of 21-3/4,
approx. value of $30,450, market yield of
4.6%
Mr. Miller also requested that the Committee recommend
the rescinding of all remaining authorizations which
have not been implemented by Valley Bank. The Commit-
tee endorsed this request.
Mr. Karamanos requested approval of the Committee's actions.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Buchanan, carried without dissent.
29. New Business
A. Mrs. Fong requested that there be some look at salary
inequities, particularly with reference to salaries for
part-time faculty.
Mr. Mc Bride pointed out that this was addressed in the
meeting of the Finance Committee the previous day and
was included in a request that the Administration
proceed with development of a proposal to correct such
inequities.
Mrs. Fong requested a report on the matter. Chancellor
Baepler stated that the report would be very brief,
noting that the part-time salaries are embarrassingly
low. It is a priority issue with the Legislature to
get funding for upgrading these salaries; the funding
was not provided. It would again be a request during
the next legislative session; however, Dr. Baepler
pointed out that the magnitude of the problem, given
the great number of people involved in this category,
is such that it is not possible to turn to any current
operating budgets for an immediate resolution of the
problem.
Mr. Mc Bride suggested that the Chancellor's Office
might develop some comparative data on part-time sal-
aries at other institutions.
B. Mrs. Fong stated that she had become aware that there
were several visitors present at the Board meeting who
did not have copies of the agenda and asked if a synop-
sis of the agenda could be made available at future
meetings. It was noted that such a synopsis was avail-
able and it had been the practice over the past several
years to provide such copies at each meeting.
C. Mr. Mc Bride asked that Dean Mazzaferri be requested to
present to the Board at a subsequent meeting in Reno, a
status report on the relationship between the Medical
School and the Washoe Medical Center, and information
concerning the School's accreditation position, and any
other matters concerning the School about which the
Regents should be informed.
D. Mr. Mc Bride asked that the Presidents of UNR and UNLV
be requested to convene their Athletic Councils to look
into the problem of makeup credits, and to specifically
examine the question of whether it should be required
that all makeup credits be completed in Nevada institu-
tions, with a report concerning this to be brought back
to the February meeting.
E. Mr. Buchanan expressed concern that a substantial por-
tion of research dollars within the State of Nevada is
going to out-of-state organizations and suggested that
the Desert Research Institute should make a greater
effort to publicize its expertise and availability to
participate in these research projects. He noted that
the State of Nevada, through several State agencies,
and at county levels, is addressing a number of environ-
mental projects and it was his opinion that DRI should
be taking the leadership in this area.
Chancellor Baepler agreed that DRI should be more visi-
ble and its capability better advertised, but pointed
out that the Institute and the Universities are not
totally missing from the picture and are involved to a
limited degree in many of the State-sponsored research
projects.
President Smith stated that DRI is eager to participate
more fully in seeking solutions to some of the problems
the State is now addressing, and the Institute is now
actively engaged in identifying ways in which they can
become more fully involved.
F. Mr. Ross reported that he had been asked to announce
that Chairman Cashell will shortly make appointments to
the two Campus work load study committees.
G. Mrs. Fong asked for a report on the status of the Health
Manpower Study.
The meeting adjourned at 2:35 P.M.
Bonnie M. Smotony
Secretary of the Board
12-19-1979