Board of Regents' Meeting Minutes - April 3-4, 1981
UCCSN Board of Regents' Meeting Minutes
April 3-4, 1981
04-03-1981
Pages 71-107
BOARD OF REGENTS
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA SYSTEM
April 3, 1981
The Board of Regents met on the above date at Clark County
Community College, 3200 East Cheyenne, North Las Vegas, Nevada.
Members present: Mr. Robert A. Cashell, Chairman
Mr. James L. Buchanan
Ms. Frankie Sue Del Papa
Mrs. Lilly Fong
Mrs. Dorothy Gallagher
Mr. Chris Karamanos
Mr. John R. Mc Bride
Mr. John Tom Ross
Mrs. June Whitley
Others present: Chancellor Robert M. Bersi
President William Berg, NNCC
President Joseph Crowley, UNR
President Jack Davis, WNCC
President James Eardley, TMCC
President Judith Eaton, CCCC
President Leonard Goodall, UNLV
President Clifford Murino, DRI
Vice Chancellor Larry Lessly
Secretary Bonnie Smotony
Also present were Faculty Senate Chairpersons and Student Body
Presidents from each of the member institutions of the Univer-
sity.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Cashell at 8:25 A.M.
1. Adoption of Consent Agenda
Adoption of the Consent Agenda (identified as Ref. A and
filed with permanent minutes), containing the following
items, was recommended.
(1) Approvval of minutes of the regular meeting of Febru-
ary 27, 1981, and the special meeting of March 11,
1981.
(2) Acceptance of gifts and grants.
(3) Appointment of Mr. Ralph Denton of Las Vegas to the
University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine Advisory
Board.
(4) Appointment of the following persons to the UNLV
Foundation Fund Board:
Mr. Michael Gaughan, President, Barbara Cost
Mr. James Cashman, Jr., President, Cashman Enterprises
Mr. Tom Wiesner, President, Wiesner Investment Company
(5) Approval of sale of 500 shares of Valley Bank of
Nevada stock received by UNLV as a gift from W. Bruce
Beckley for the purpose of establishing the Beckley
Nevada Collection.
(6) Approval of sale of the remaining 25,000 shares of
Chemex stock which was a gift to the University of
Nevada, Reno, for the purpose of enhancing the
Biochemistry programs of the Agricultural Experiment
Station, with the sale to occur at a future date when
the market price is deemed to be the most advantageous
to the University.
(7) Extension of Dr. Frank Tobin's sabbatical leave from
the Spring semester, 1982, to the 1981-82 academic
year to allow Dr. Tobin the opportunity to complete a
significant literary work.
(8) Approval of the following fund transfers:
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Intercollegiate Athletics
#81-082 From the Reserve for Contingency to Inter-
collegiate Athletics Director's Office
Operating, $58,200, to purchase necessary
equipment and operating expenses for the
balance of the fiscal year.
Fund 101
#81-084 From the Reserve for Contingency to Math
Operating, $1756; final amount for matching
funds for National Science Foundation Grant.
#81-087 From the Reserve for Contingency to Engi-
neering Operating, $9900; to pay Desert Re-
search Institute for instruction and assist-
ance in grant writing for Spring semester.
#81-088 From the Reserve for Contingency to Audio
Visual Operating, $56,000; to purchase
equipment necessary to give color television
capability.
#81-089 From the Reserve for Contingency to Physical
Plant Repairs and Improvements Operating,
$20,000; to replace seats in Wright Hall 116
(90 seats total).
#81-090 From the Reserve for Contingency to Physical
Plant Services Operating, $25,000; funds to
be used to purchase two 4-wheel drive ve-
hicles to replace vehicles now being used by
Academic Departments.
#81-091 From the Reserve for Contingency to Music
Operating, $4500; for the purchase of Band
instruments and other equipment for the
Marching Band.
University of Nevada, Reno
#107 $9025 from Contingency Reserve to Physical
Plant to cover the cost of equipment encum-
bered during 1979-80. Since equipment was
received after closing of last fiscal year
account, charges will be against 1980-81
funds.
#130 $45,354 from Contingency Reserve to Internal
Medicine. Funds previously budgeted in
Pediatrics and Family Medicine for Resident
stipends are to be reallocated to Internal
Medicine for the same purpose.
Truckee Meadows Community College
#457 $17,200 from Contingency Reserve to Part-
Time Professional Salaries in Property
Rental Account. Necessary to pay for part-
time instruction provided for Washoe County
School District In-Service Education Program
in lieu of payment to the District for
building rental.
#458 $14,000 from Contingency Reserve to Wages,
Janitorial Account to cover student wage
help during the year.
#459 $22,000 from Contingency Reserve to Wages,
Library Account to cover student wage help
during the year.
#460 $38,000 from Contingency Reserve to Wages,
Services Account to cover student wage and
part-time help in the College Service areas.
Desert Research Institute
#81-002 $25,000 from Contingency Reserve to the
President's Office to provide additional
operating funds for the remainder of the
1980-81 fiscal year (indirect cost re-
covery).
#81-003 $15,000 from Contingency Reserve to Las
Vegas Administration to provide additional
operating funds for remainder of 1980-81
fiscal year (indirect cost recovery).
#81-005 $20,000 from Contingency Reserve to Water
Resources Center to provide additional
operating funds for remainder of 1980-81
fiscal year (indirect cost recovery).
#81-007 $25,114 from Contingency Reserve to Water
Resources Center to provide additional
funding for professional salaries (State
funding).
#81-008 $55,152 from Contingency Reserve to Atmos-
pheric Sciences Center to provide additional
funding for professional salaries (State
funding).
(9) Approval of Estimative Budgets for the UNLV Summer
Session, UNR Summer Session, CCCC Summer Session and
Revised Estimative Budget for the University of Nevada
Press.
(10) Approval of a utility easement, 20 feet wide and 320 +
feet long, for the connection of the building at the
WNCC Campus to a higher water pressure zone.
(11) Approval of the following allocations from the Board
of Regents Special Projects Account to augment certain
special accounts:
UNR Interview and Recruiting $10,000
Unit Interview and Recruiting Account 3,000
Board of Regents Host Account 10,000
(12) Designation of $100,000 of the current balance of the
Ron Einstoss Memorial Fund as a permanent endowment,
with earnings to benefit the Department of Journalism,
UNR. This fund was started in 1977 and currently
carried a balance of $106,000. It was originally
established for the Department of Journalism, but
beyond that, its purpose was not specifically desig-
nated.
In addition to the gifts reported in Ref. C-1 attached to
the Consent Agenda, President Eardley reported a $6000 cash
gift from Donrey Advertising, to be used for a security
system for the TMCC Library.
President Crowley reported the additional gift from the Fine
Arts Dental Studio of a full mouth plaster cast with 19
units of porcelain, two gold crowns and four bridges to be
used in instruction of Dental Assistants.
Mr. Ross reported the receipt of a gift from the Sands of
six 4-year scholarships.
Ms. Del Papa requested that the minutes of February 27,
1981 be corrected, pointing out that Kafoury Armstrong and
Company are not accountants of her Law firm, as is incor-
rectly stated in the minutes.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Gallagher, carried without dissent.
2. Proposed Amendment of Chancellor's Contract
Chairman Cashell recalled that at the February 27, 1981
meeting, the Board had approved appointment of Dr. Robert
M. Bersi as Chancellor of the University of Nevada System,
effective immediately, with multi-year contract (initially
two years), in lieu of tenure.
Additionally, with the endorsement of President Crowley, the
Board also approved appointment of Dr. Bersi as Professor
of Educational Administration and Higher Education in the
College of Education, University of Nevada, Reno.
Mr. Cashell noted that Dr. Bersi's contract was subsequently
drawn effective February 27, 1981, for a two-year period, as
Chancellor, UNS, and as Professor of Education, UNR. He
recommended the contract document be modified as follows:
(1) The contract as Chancellor shall be "at the pleasure
of the Board", or for an initial period ending June 30,
1982, comparable to all other Officers' contracts.
(2) The appointment as Professor of Educational Administra-
tion and Higher Education shall be with tenure, and
shall be an annual contract (comparable to all other
faculty appointments).
(3) There shall be no salary attached to any service ren-
dered the College of Education while concurrently
serving as Chancellor.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval of the Chairman's recommenda-
tion. Motion seconded by Mr. Karamanos, carried without
dissent.
President Crowley reported that the UNR Theatre Group, the Nevada
Repertory, had entered a play into competition with 10,000 plays
from among 2300 Colleges and Universities and had been selected
as one of the 8 schools to perform in the Kennedy Center. The
performances would occur on April 3, 4 and 5, and a presentation
of an award was scheduled in Washington, D. C., for Friday even-
ing, April 3.
3. Personnel Recommendations
(A) Recommendations for Award of Tenure
Recommendations for award of tenure, effective July 1,
1981, were presented for the following persons:
(1) Western Nevada Community College
Harry Louis Scharmann, Developmental Instructor,
Fallon Campus
Bonnie York, Business Instructor, Fallon
(2) Northern Nevada Community College
Amy Emerson, Instructior, Developmental
(3) Truckee Meadows Community College
William Baines, Instructor, English
Veronica Bocchese, Instructor, Nursing
John Chism, Instructor, Business
Karen Edsall, Curriculum Development Specialist
Ed Gould, Counselor, Student Services
Kelsie Harder, Instructor, Art
Mata-Marie Johnson, Librarian
(4) Clark County Community College
Russell Anderson, Instructor, Bus/Human Services
Pat Caldwell, Instructor, Fine Arts/Communications
Norma Cleveland, Instructor, Science & Technology
Dale Etheridge, Instructor, Science & Technology
Arnold Friedman, Instructor, Science & Technology
John Heise, Instructor, Business
Alyce Lewellin, Instructor, Human Services
Edward Messner, Instructor, LRC/TV Productions
Barbara Nelson, Instructor, Science & Technology
Robin Nelson, Instructor, Business
James Santor, Instructor, Human Services
Richard Steadman, Instructor, Science & Technology
Jeri Wallis, Instructor, Child Development
Jerry Young, Dean, Educational Services, Adminis-
tration.
(5) University of Nevada, Reno
*Susan C. Baker, Assistant Professor of English
John W. Bell, Associate Engineering Geologist
*Richard E. Bitterman, County Extension Agent-in-
Charge
Richard A. Bjur, Assistant Professor of Pharma-
cology
Jerome D. Budy, Assistant Professor and Research
Assistant, Renewable Natural Resources
Albert A. Cirelli, Jr., Assistant Professor of
Animal Science
Lillian R. Dangott, Assistant Professor of Social
& Health Resources
Jane P. Davidson, Associate Professor of Art
Ruth P. Donovan, Assistant Director of Libraries
and Librarian
Donna Beth Downer, Dean, Professor of Home Eco-
nomics
Charles J. Downing, Associate Professor of Cousel-
ing & Guidance Personnel Services
Don D. Fowler, Mamie Kleberg Professor of Historic
Preservation & Anthropology
Kyung-Il Ghymn, Associate Professor of Managerial
Sciences
Mark R. Hall, Associate Professor of Microbiology
Donald R. Hanks, Assistant Veterinarian
Mildred D. Harmon, Assistant Professor of Nursing
*John F. Havertape, Assistant Professor of Curric-
ulum & Instruction
Owen A. Knorr, Professor of Biology and Director
Institutional Studies
*John G. Lenz, Assistant Professor of Music
*Mary Finn Maples, Associate Professor of Counsel-
ing & Guidance Personnel Services
John P. Marschall, Associate Professor of History
and Assistant to the President
A. Graydon Mc Grannahan, III, Assistant Professor
of Music
Gordon L. Myer, Assistant Farm Manager
Carol Ort, Assistant Professor of Biology
Ira B. Pauly, Professor of Psychiatry & Behavioral
Science
Ronald L. Shane, Assistant Professor of Agricul-
tural & Resource Economics
Vada Trimble, Director of Housing Programs
Caroline Wakefield, Associate Professor Anatomy
James L. Walker, Associate Professor of Economics,
Director of Bureau of Business and Economic
Research
Jackie D. Wood, Professor of Physiology
(6) University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Virginia Bakay, Associate Professor, Accounting
Sue Fawn Chung, Associate Professor, History
*Corryn Crosby-Brown, Rank II, Library
Chester Davis, Rank III, Library
James Harper, Associate Professor, Accounting
Joseph Fry, Associate Professor, History
*Frank Gagliardi, Assistant Professor, Music
Richard Harp, Associate Professor, English
Stanley Hillyard, Associate Professor, Biology
*Martha Knack, Assistant Professor, Anthropology
*Terry Knapp, Assistant Professor, Psychology
Richard Kunkel, Professor, Curriculum & Instruc-
tion
Myrlene La Mancusa, Assistant Professor, Nursing
Martha Mc Bride, Associate Professor, Educational
Foundations & Counseling
Charles Moody, Rank IV, Physical Plant
*Patrick Moreo, Instructor, Hotel Administration
Lynn Osborne, Assistant Professor, Sociology
Lynn Ruegemer, Associate Professor, Special
Education
Porter Troutman, Associate Professor, Curriculum
& Instruction
(7) Computing Center
Ronald P. Kendall, Supervisory Analyst/Programmer
*Also recommended for promotion in Rank.
(B) Recommendations for Promotion or Assignment to Rank
Recommendations for promotion or assignment to Rank,
effective July 1, 1981, were presented for the follow-
ing:
(1) Desert Research Institute
James Hudson, from Rank II to Rank III
(2) University of Nevada, Reno
*Susan C. Baker, to Associate Professor of English
Earl S. Barnhill, to Professor of Criminal Justice
Robert N. Barone, to Associate Professor of Man-
agerial Science
John W. Bird, to Professor of Civil Engineering
*Richard E. Bitterman, to Rank IV
William A. Douglass, to Professor and Coordinator
of Basque Studies Program
Charles E. Dreiling, to Associate Professor of
Biochemistry
Jerome E. Edwards, to Professor of History
Donald K. Fronek, to Professor of Electrical En-
gineering
Dewayne E. Gilbert, to Rank IV
Ayesha Gill, to Associate Professor of Biology
Mary Ellen Glass, to Rank IV
Jean S. Gray, to Rank IV
*John F. Havertape, to Associate Professor of
Curriculum & Instruction
*John G. Lenz, to Associate Professor of Music
Geroline Lunsford, to Rank IV
*Mary Finn Maples, to Professor of Counseling &
Guidance Personnel Services
Robert W. Mead, to Professor of Biology
Allen V. Mundt, to Rank IV
Thomas J. Nickles, to Professor of Philosophy
James L. Owen, to Professor of Speech & Theatre
William F. Wilborn, to Associate Professor of
English
Arnold M. Wright, to Associate Professor of
Accounting & Information Systems
(3) University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Duane Baldwin, to Professor of Accounting
*Corryn Crosby-Brown, to Rank III, Library
Boyd Earl, Associate Professor of Chemistry
*Frank Gagliardi, Associate Professor of Music
Russell Hurlburt, Associate Professor of Psychol-
ogy
Gary Jones, Associate Professor of Political
Science
Susan Kendall, Rank III, Library
Carol Kimball, Associate Professor of Music
*Martha Knack, Associate Professor of Anthropology
*Terry Knapp, Associate Professor of Psychology
Scott Locicero, Associate Professor of History
Jim C. Love, Rank IV, Educational Services
Michael Mc Collum, Professor of Art
Keith Mc Neil, Rank III, Continuing Education
George Miel, Associate Professor of Mathematics
Clinton Richards, Associate Professor of Manage-
ment
Rick Tilman, Associate Professor of Political
Science
Hart Wegner, Professor of Foreign Languages
Dorothy Winter, Rank III, Library
Richard Wyman, Professor of Engineering
*Also recommended for tenure.
The following promotions or assignments to Rank II
or Assistant Professor were reported for information:
(1) University of Nevada, Reno
Constance A. Berhnhardt, to Rank II
John T. Hallett, to Assistant Professor of
Mathematics
Wendy K. Kiehn, to Assistant Professor of Medical
Technology
Scott L. Mac Donald, Jr., to Assistant Professor
of Engineering Technologies
Samuel Malles, III, to Rank II
Francesco Manca, to Assistant Professor of Italian
and Spanish
Susan L. Nichols, to Rank II
Donald E. Peck, to Rank II
Aldo Ranallo, to Rank II
Emma E. Yancy, to Rank II
(2) University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Charlotte Boyle, Assistant Professor of Secondary
Education
Jean Giguet, Rank II, Museum
*Patrick Moreo, Assistant Professor of Hotel Admin-
istration
*Also recommended for tenure.
(C) Recommendations for Promotion to Emeritus Status
Recommendations for promotion to Emeritus status,
effective July 1, 1981, were presented for the fol-
lowing:
(1) University of Nevada, Reno
Juan Bilbao, Basque Studies Bibliographer
Frank W. Bowdish, Professor of Chemical Engineer-
ing & Mineral Technologist
Kenneth J. Carpenter, Librarian
Harry M. Chase, Jr., Professor of Political
Science
Harold E. Cude, Assistant Professor of Engineering
Technologies
Grace M. Donehower, Associate Director of Continu-
ing Education
John W. Garberson, Associate Professor of Journal-
ism
Jack Knoll, Professor of Biology
John A. Mc Cormick, Natural Resources Specialist
Norman Nichols, Livestock Extension Specialist
Dan L. Oppleman, Professor of Medical Education
Donald G. Potter, Director Audio-Visual Communi-
cations and Professor of Education
William T. Scott, Professor of Physics
Benjamin J. Smith, Professor of Accounting &
Information Systems
Thomas T. Tucker, Professor of Education & Higher
Education
Fritz Went, Professor of Biology
(2) University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Muriel Parks, Dean of Admissions & Records
(3) Truckee Meadows Community College
Frank Burnham, Director of Administrative Services
John Caserta, Dean of Adult & Community Education
Orville Holderman, Chairperson, Industrial & Pub-
lic Service Division
Mr. Buchanan moved approval of the above recommendations.
Motion seconded by Ms. Del Papa.
Mrs. Fong took exception to the recommendations for tenure
for Dr. John Marschall and Dr. Owen Knorr. She stated that
Dr. Marschall is teaching only half-time while the remaining
half of his appointment is as Assistant to the President,
adding that if he is relieved of his administrative position
the History Department has no vacant position for him.
In Dr. Knorr's case, Mrs. Fong stated that she had been in-
formed by the Department of Biology that Dr. Knorr is not
presently teaching in that Department and they have no
position for him in the event he should be discontinued in
his position as Director of Planning.
Dr. Crowley agreed that neither History nor Biology has
vacant positions to which individuals such as Dr. Marschall
or Dr. Knorr can be assigned if they are relieved of their
administrative functions. However, he pointed out that
tenure is an expression of competence in the person being
recommended, based upon some knowledge of performance.
In the discussion following, concern was expressed that
part-time faculty who work continuously year after year
have no job security and it was agreed that this was a mat-
ter which needed to be addressed. It was pointed out that
a recommendation that continuing part-time professionals
be eligible for consideration of tenure was pending before
the Code Revision Committee and would come back to the
Board at a later date.
Motion carried with Mrs. Fong opposing the specific tenure
recommendations for Dr. Marschall and Dr. Knorr.
4. Proposed Increase in Housing Fees, UNR
President Crowley recommended the following changes in the
student housing fees, effective with the 1981-82 academic
year:
Per Semester
Current Proposed
1980-81 1981-82
Double Occupancy
(all Halls except Juniper) $370 $466
Double Occupancy - Juniper Hall 320 403
Private Room
(all Halls except Juniper) 510 606
Private Room - Juniper Hall 460 556
Single Room - Lincoln Hall 460 556
Telephone - Private Room 44 44
Double Room 22 22
Triple Room 15 15
Quadruple Room 11 11
Per Night/Person
1981 1982
Summer Session
Double Occupancy $5.00 $6.00
Single Occupancy 6.00 7.50
Per Night
1981 1982
White Pine Hall
One bedroom, one person $ 7.50 $ 9.50
Two bedrooms, 2-4 persons 15.00 19.00
Four bedrooms, 5-8 persons 30.00 36.00
Dr. Crowley commented that these are the first fee increases
requested since 1978, and will provide a very modest amount
for emergency repairs and major improvements. Chancellor
Bersi recommended approval.
Ms. Del Papa moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Karamanos, carried without dissent.
5. Proposal for Contract Renegotiation and Rate Increases in
Food Service, UNR
President Crowley reported that UNR has renegotiated its
food service contract for 1981-82, resulting in the follow-
ing recommended rates:
Current Cost Proposed Cost Increase
Board Plan Per Meal Per Meal $ %
20 $ 1.43 $ 1.63 .20 14.0
15 1.80 2.05 .25 13.9
10 2.44 2.64 .20 8.2
Guest Cash Sales Current Rate Proposed Rate Increase
Breakfast $ 1.50 $ 1.60 .10 6.7
Lunch 2.25 2.40 .15 6.7
Dinner 2.75 3.20 .45 16.4
Steak Dinner 4.00 4.50 .50 12.5
Books of tickets which are worth 72 cents each will be
available to be used for the purchase of meals as follows:
Meals No. of Tickets Cash Equiv. Guest Price
Breakfast 2 $ 1.44 $ 1.60
Lunch 3 2.16 2.40
Dinner 4 2.88 3.20
Steak Dinner 6 4.32 4.50
Dr. Crowley commented that the proposal to renegotiate
rather than to rebid is based on the general satisfaction
with Saga Foods and the general reasonableness of the pro-
posed increase compared to the projected increase in the
cost of living.
ASUN President Stephanie Brown requested that the Board
defer action on the proposal for increase in food service
rates until the next meeting to provide for additonal stu-
dent input. She stated that she had spoken to some stu-
dents who felt dissatisfaction with the service now being
provided.
Following additional discussion regarding the quality of
the service, Mr. Cashell suggested that a committee be
formed by Vice President Jessup, with Ms. Brown and staff
of Saga to attempt some type of quality control.
Mrs. Fong moved approval of the proposed rate increase.
Motion seconded by Mrs. Whitley, carried without dissent.
6. Proposed Establishment of Tax Exempt Foundations
President Crowley recalled that at the last Board meeting,
it was agreed that the proposed Articles of Incorporation
for tax exempt foundations would be amended to meet the
needs of each institution, and would then be submitted for
Board approval. Dr. Crowley stated that he had reviewed
the revised documents and found them acceptable for UNR
with one exception.
The following proposed changes were made by consensus:
Articles of Incorporation -
Article V, Section (c), Page 4, amend first sentence to
read: "No part of the activities of the corporation...".
Bylaws -
Article III, Section 1(g), Page 3, amend to read: "To keep
a complete record of all their minutes and acts of proceed-
ings...".
Article III, Section 2(a), Page 4, amend to read: "During
the month of and not later than June in each year, the
Chairman...".
Article III, Section 6, Page 5, amend to reflect that vacan-
cies will be filled upon recommendation of the existing
group and approval of the Board of Regents.
Article IV, Section 4, Page 8, amend to read: "The Chair-
man of the Board of Trustees shall preside at all meetings
of the Board and the Executive Committee, and shall be an
ex officio member of all other committees of the corpora-
tion."
Article IV, Section 7, Page 8, amend line 5 to read: '...
in such depositories as shall be designed by the Board of
...".
Also amend appropriately to provide that books would be open
for inspection at any time requested by a Regent.
Article IV, Section 8, Page 9, amend to delete the wording
that makes the Executive Director accountable to the Vice
President for Public Affairs of the University, making him
responsible only to the Board of Trustees.
Mr. Mc Bride moved that the documents be approved as re-
vised and that Counsel be instructed to proceed with the
necessary steps to incorporate the foundation. Motion
seconded by Mrs. Gallagher, carried without dissent.
7. Clarification of Status of Experimental Program in Music,
UNR
President Crowley requested clarification of the status of
an experimental undergraduate program in Music so as to
make accessible a Bachelor of Music (B. M.) degree in the
College of Arts and Science. Details of proposal identified
as Ref. B and filed with permanent minutes. Dr. Crowley
commented that this represents principally a name change
inasmuch as the experimental program has permitted students
to follow a professional curriculum within the existing
B. A. degree program for the past nine years. This change
requires no new resources and no additional curriculum.
Chancellor Bersi recommended approval.
Ms. Del Papa moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Gallagher, carried without dissent.
Mr. Lessly referred to the earlier action by the Board con-
cerning the establishment of a tax exempt foundation for
UNR, and requested a motion which would authorize President
Crowley, Chancellor Bersi, and Mr. William Thornton, who is
presently Chairman of the UNR Foundation Fund Board, to
serve as incorporators of the foundation.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Gallagher, carried without dissent.
8. Report on 1981 Apportionment and Redistricting
Dr. Eleanore Bushnell presented a report regarding appor-
tionment and redistricting which she had prepared in re-
sponse to a request from the Board for assistance in devel-
oping a reapportionment plan in anticipation that the Leg-
islature will invite some input from the Board. Report
distributed prior to the meeting and filed with permanent
minutes.
Following her presentation, and discussion by the Board, Mr.
Buchanan moved that the Regents agree to keep the number of
seats on the Board at nine, and that the subdistricts be re-
shaped to reflect the population figures revealed by the
1980 census. Motion seconded by Mr. Mc Bride, carried with-
out dissent.
It was further agreed that the maps used by Dr. Bushnell to
illustrate her report would be reduced and copies provided
to each of the Regents, that an additional map would be pre-
pared which would show the current residence of Nevada Leg-
islators, and that Dr. Bushnell would bring back to the next
meeting a recommendation on how the Regents' districts
should be carved.
9. Report and Recommendation Concerning Special Events Centers
Chairman Cashell reported that as a consequence of the re-
cent Nevada Supreme Court decision concerning the funding
base of the proposed Special Events Center, alternatives for
financing have been explored, including the drafting of new
legislation.
Mr. Bob Johnson, Bond Counsel for the University, reported
that an amendatory bill has been prepared which would amend
the 1979 legislation which had authorized the two Pavilions.
This amended bill provides for the issuance of State General
Obligation bonds which will be additionally secured by a
pledge of the Federal Slot Machine Tax Rebate. Mr. Johnson
pointed out that the Supreme Court decision had held that
bonds, because they are payable from an excise tax (i. e.,
slot machine tax) would constitute a debt of the State and
further that they were of the type that could not be issued
as exempt, but would be a non-exempt debt subject to the 1%
debt limitation. Proposed amendatory legislation was dis-
tributed at the meeting and is filed with permanent minutes.
Vice Chancellor Partridge spoke concerning the amount of
bonding capacity which would remain for the State of Nevada
after the issuance of the proposed bonds, stating that the
estimated unused bonding capacity if $81,916,000. A $40
million bond issue for the Pavilions would leave the State
of Nevada with approximately $42 million in bonding capacity
and the current legislative session does not project using
any of the State's bonding capacity.
Mr. Henry Chanin of Burrows, Smith and Co., the University's
Financial Consultant, explained how the $40 million figure
had been determined. He noted that the total project cost
is estimated at $56 million; $3 million has been expended to
date on architectural design costs, leaving $53 million to
be financed. Mr. Chanin noted that the Special Capital Con-
struction Fund for Higher Education presently has $8.5 mil-
lion which can be used for the project, and it is antici-
pated that once the revenue bonds are sold, the proceeds
can be invested, yielding an estimated $4 to $4.5 million
over the two-year construction period. This would then
leave $40 million to be financed through General Obligation
bonds. An additional $2 million will be generated over and
above debt service need from the slot machine revenues which
will provide an additional revenue cushion since this excess
will not be otherwise used.
In response to a question concerning the limit on the amount
of interest which may be paid, Mr. Chanin noted that stat-
utes now place a ceiling of 9% on the interest which may be
paid on bonds. Legislation has been drafted which would
raise that rate, eliminate it, or index it so that it would
fluctuate as the market fluctuates.
Mr. William Hancock acknowledged that the Las Vegas Pavilion
is currently $1.5 million over at this time; however, he ex-
pected to be able to bring it within the budget by the time
the bids go out. He also stated that the Public Works Board
has a policy that a project must be 100% financed before
bids are advertised; in other words, the State Public Works
Board must have the legislation referred to by Mr. Johnson,
and a commitment from the Board of Regents that the money
is available before they will go to bid. In response to a
question concerning the commitment from the Board, Mr.
Hancock stated that he did not mean that the bonds had to
be sold, but rather the commitment from the Board would be
sufficient.
Mr. Ross moved to approve the recommended alternative finan-
cing from General Obligation bonds in the amount of $40
million, rather than the $56 million in University revenue
bonds.
Ms. Del Papa commented that there is a misunderstanding on
the part of the public as to what the Federal Slot Machine
Tax Rebate funds may be used for, pointing out that they
cannot be used for general University operating or for
operation and maintainence of plant and this should be clar-
ified. She suggested that before a motion is passed, the
Board should, however, reaffirm its priority for the coming
biennium to secure adequate funding for academic programs
and professional salaries and that this priority should not
be set aside in taking action concerning the Special Events
Centers. Mr. Ross agreed that faculty salaries have been
and continue to be the top priority.
Mrs. Gallagher raised a question concerning maintenance,
utilities and other costs associated with the two proposed
buildings and was assured that these matters had been re-
solved when the facilities were originally approved.
Ms. Del Papa suggested that in anticipation that some re-
duction in scope may be necessary, the Presidents should be
prepared to discuss areas in which costs could be cut. Mrs.
Fong agreed, requesting that the Presidents come back to a
subsequent meeting with suggested reductions, figures on the
estimated operating costs and the anticipated income from
the various activities which will occur in the facilities
so that the Regents can be assured that the costs will be
met.
Mr. Ross asked that the following resolution be incorporated
into his motion:
RESOLUTION #81-3
WHEREAS, the Regents, the Legislature, and the Executive
Branch of State Government have been involved for many
years on planning multi-purpose Sports Pavilions at both
UNR and UNLV; and
WHEREAS, the source of funds for and scope of these
projects are unchanged from the situation at the time
of commitment in 1979; and
WHEREAS, much time, effort and money has been expended
since 1979 in planning these projects; and
WHEREAS, institutional and community needs for these
facilities are at least as great as ever;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that:
1. The Regents reaffirm their support of these two
projects.
2. The Regents respectfully ask the Legislature and
Governor to take appropriate action to reaffirm
their support by authorizing the sale of $40,000,000
of bonds to finance construction such bonds to be
serviced by pledging so-called slot machine taxes to
their redemption even though these bonds must be
technically general obligations of the State in or-
der to conform to the Supreme Court's decision in
this matter.
3. The Regents direct the Chancellor to execute the
actions of the Legislature and Governor by entering
into appropriate agreements with the Public Works
Board and to proceed with the sale of the bonds.
Chairman Cashell asked that the motion also include an al-
location of $5000 from the Board of Regents Special Projects
Account for payment of Bond Counsel. Mr. Ross agreed.
Motion seconded by Mr. Buchanan, carried without dissent.
10. Proposed Amendment of Board of Regents Bylaws
Chancellor Bersi recalled that at the February 27 meeting,
an amendment to the Board of Regents Bylaws was proposed
by Counsel, for the purpose of incorporating into that
document provisions concerning the conduct of personnel
sessions.
Mr. Lessly explained that the proposed amendment would add
the following language to the Bylaws, noting that it had
been prepared in response to a recommendation from the
Attorney General:
1. All closed Executive Sessions of the Board will be con-
ducted in full compliance with the Nevada Open Meeting
Law, NRS 241.010 et seq.
2. Notice of an Executive Session of the Board shall be
placed upon the agenda of the Board in the same manner
as any other agenda item with the exception of an Emer-
gency Executive Session. An Emergency Executive Session
may be added to the agenda by motion and vote of a ma-
jority of the members of the Board present at the time
of the convening of the meeting. To qualify as an Emer-
gency Executive Session, the need to discuss or act
upon the item, the subject of the Executive Session must
truly be of such a nature that immediate action is re-
quired at the meeting.
3. Any motion to close a meeting to the public shall be
governed by Robert's Rules of Order, latest edition,
and must set forth the subject matter or nature of the
business to be considered at the closed meeting, as
permitted by NRS 241.030.
4. Only the subject matter or business identified in the
motion to close an open session of the Board may be
discussed in a closed session of the Board.
5. The Secretary to the Board of Regents or another ap-
propriate staff member of the Board shall be present at
all closed sessions of the Board for purposes of record-
ing the proceedings of the closed session and preparing
minutes of such meetings as required by NRS 241.035.
Mr. Mc Bride asked if by taking this action the Board of
Regents is adopting rules and regulations for itself that
other organizations in the State are not required to do.
Mr. Lessly stated that this amendment to the Bylaws merely
places in that document requirements that are already in
force by virtue of statute.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
11. Approval of Stock Transfer Resolution
Chancellor Bersi requested adoption of the following reso-
lution which will transfer authority to him as Chancellor
to sign the necessary stock powers to effect the sale of
stock when so authorized by the Board of Regents:
RESOLUTION #81-2
WHEREAS, the University of Nevada System frequently
receives gifts of stock for the benefit of one or
more of its Divisions; and
WHEREAS, this stock is frequently issued in the name
of one of the Divisions, the Board of Regents, or some
other title; and
WHEREAS, under the management agreements between the
University and various Nevada banks, each bank may use
a different nominee and may recommend that the stock
be transferred to that nominee;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Regents
of the University of Nevada System does hereby authorize
Chancellor Robert M. Bersi to sign the necessary stock
powers to transfer stock received by the University of
Nevada System, or any of its Divisions to the nominee
designated by the agency handling the stock transfer;
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this authorization
shall remain in effect until revoked by formal resolu-
tion by the Board of Regents of the University of
Nevada System.
Ms. Del Papa moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Karamanos, carried without dissent.
12. Allocation of Grants-in-Aid for 1981-82
NRS 396.540 provides for tuition waivers to "students from
other states and foreign countries, not to exceed a number
equal to 3% of the total matriculated enrollment of students
for the past preceding Fall semester." Board policy pro-
vides for similar grants-in-aid for the same number of stu-
dents for the payment of in-state registration fees.
Based on enrollment figures for Fall, 1980, the Officers
recommended the following distribution of grants-in-aid:
UNR In-State Out-of-State
Athletics 100 100
Music 40 25
Foreign 15
Other (General) 107 107
247 247
*30 one-half awards
UNLV
Athletics 112 112
Music 67
Other 44
223 223
CCCC 111
NNCC 12
TMCC 0
WNCC 29
Board policy also provides for a separate category of
grants-in-aid for Nevada resident Indians. The Officers
recommended the following distribution of Indian grants-
in-aid for 1981-82:
UNR 20
UNLV 10
CCCC 10
NNCC 20
TMCC 10
WNCC 11
Vice President Davies reported that President Crowley had
asked that the allocation at UNR for Athletics be increased
from 100 to 112, both for in-state and out-of-state, in
order that more women athletes could be accommodated, re-
ducing the general category from 107 to 95.
Following discussion, Ms. Del Papa moved that the allocation
of grants-in-aid be approved as originally requested and
that the increase requested by President Crowley not be
approved. Motion seconded by Mr. Karamanos, carried without
dissent.
It was agreed that allocation of grants-in-aid needed to be
reviewed and Dr. Bersi was asked to consult with the Presi-
dents and Faculty Senate Chairpersons concerning this and
to present a report at a subsequent meeting.
13. Proposed Change in Fee for Doctoral Program in Education
President Goodall recalled that when the cooperative Ed. D.
program was implemented, it was designed to be largely
self-supporting through assessment of a $75 per credit fee.
Experience has shown that almost all students in the Ed. D.
program take 44 credits beyond the earlier graduate cre-
dentials to complete the doctoral program. However, for
the few who, due to special circumstances, require more
than 44 credits, the assessment of the $75 fee beyond the
44 credits creates an unfair burden.
President Goodall recommended, on behalf of himself and
President Crowley, that the $75 per credit fee be assessed
only for the first 44 credits taken by the Ed. D. student,
with the normal per-credit fee assessed thereafter.
Chancellor Bersi concurred, effective with the Fall semes-
ter, 1981.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Whitley, carried without dissent.
14. Legislative Status Report
Chancellor Bersi distributed a status report listing approx-
imately 22 pieces of legislation which have been introduced
in the 1981 Legislature, noting that although there has been
no dramatic movement with any of this legislation, each bill
will have an impact on the University and the Board needs to
be informed.
Chairman Cashell expressed concern that legislation had been
introduced by the College of Agriculture Advisory Board
which had placed the Board of Regents in an awkward posi-
tion. He commented that such activities on the part of Uni-
versity personnel, in this case the Dean of the College of
Agriculture, had undermined the administrative process to
the extent that it seriously compromised the Board's abil-
ity to support the legislation.
Dr. Goodall expressed his concern, shared by Dr. Crowley
and other Officers, over the status of AB 275 (concerning
the 95% rule), noting that in its present form it does not
affect the University. Mr. Cashell agreed that he, Chan-
cellor Bersi and Mr. Lessly would follow up on this matter
to insure that it was introduced. Mr. Cashell also sug-
gested the need for some further follow-up on AB 56.
Ms. Del Papa expressed her opposition to AJR 22 which pro-
poses a constitutional amendment making the Office of
Regent appointive. Mr. Cashell suggested that the Regents
should oppose this as individuals, if they felt so in-
clined.
15. Advisory Board for Center for Business and Economic
Research, UNLV
In response to a previous request to provide the Board with
a list of members of the Advisory Board of the Center for
Business and Economic Research, President Goodall submitted
the following list, indicating that this calls for staggered
two-year terms, with the initial two-year terms indicated by
the designation "B" after the name; those with a "C" after a
name are to receive an initial one-year term, followed by a
two-year term. Those individuals with "A"s following their
names are to receive honorary life-time appointments to the
Board.
Bob H. Bailey, Executive Director (C)
NEDCO
618-20 E. Carson
Las Vegas, Nevada 89101
Selma Bartlett, Vice President (C)
Bank of Nevada
122 Water Street
Henderson, Nevada 89015
Lon Bends, General Manager (B)
Donrey Outdoor Advertising Co.
1211 W. Bonanza Road
Las Vegas, Nevada 89106
David Bohmer (B)
General Business Communications Manager
Central Telephone Company
P. O. Box 1190
Las Vegas, Nevada 89101
Bill Briare, Mayor (C)
City of Las Vegas
400 E. Stewart Street
Las Vegas, Nevada 89101
Burton Cohen (B)
President & General Manager
Desert Inn & Country Club
3145 Las Vegas Blvd., South
Las Vegas, Nevada 89105
Jessie Emmett (C)
Jessie Emmett Realty
811 S. Decatur Blvd.
Las Vegas, Nevada 89107
Edward Fike, President (B)
Lawyers Title Co. of Nevada
333 South 3rd Street
Las Vegas, Nevada 89101
John Fitzgerald, President (B)
Nevada Resort Association
1785 E. Sahara Avenue, Suite 250
Las Vegas, Nevada 89104
Morton R. Galane, Attorney (B)
First National Bank Building, Suite 1100
Las Vegas, Nevada 89101
Bob Garrett, District Director (C)
Small Business Administration
301 E. Stewart
Las Vegas, Nevada 89101
Senator James Gibson (C)
8201 Gibson Road
P. O. Box 797
Henderson, Nevada 89015
Dr. Kenny Guinn (B)
Executive Vice President
Nevada Savings & Loan
201 Las Vegas Blvd., South
Las Vegas, Nevada 89101
Dr. George Hardbeck, Dean (B)
College of Business and Economics
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada 89154
Senator Floyd Lamb (B)
Chairman, Executive Committee
Nevada National Bank
233 S. 4th Street
Las Vegas, Nevada 89101
Al Levy, President (B)
Levy Realty Company
4220 S. Maryland Parkway
Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
Fred Lewis, President (B)
Summa Corporation
P. O. Box 14000
Las Vegas, Nevada 89106
Robert E. Lewis, President (C)
Lewis Homes
P. O. Box 19297
Las Vegas, Nevada 89119
Otto Merida, Executive (C)
Latin Chamber of Commerce
829 S. 6th Street, Suite #3
Las Vegas, Nevada 89101
Berlyn Miller, President (B)
Acme Electric Co.
3373 S. Procyon
Las Vegas, Nevada 89102
J. C. Norcross, President (B)
Employers Association of Southern Nevada, Inc.
1250 Burnham Avenue
Las Vegas, Nevada 89104
A. E. Pearson (B)
Chairman of the Board
Nevada Power Co.
P. O. Box 230
Las Vegas, Nevada 89151
Jack Petitti (C)
County Commission
200 E. Carson
Las Vegas, Nevada 89101
Thomas R. Pilkinton (B)
Vice President & Division Manager
Shea Homes
3272 W. Spring Mountain Road
Las Vegas, Nevada 89102
Rossi Ralenkotter (B)
Director of Marketing & Tourism
Las Vegas Convention/Visitor Authority
3150 Paradise Road
Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
Frank Scott, President (A)
Union Plaza
One Main Street
Las Vegas, Nevada 89101
Frank Shattuck, Vice President (A)
Las Vegas Hilton
3000 Paradise Road
Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
William O. Slayton (C)
Chief Deputy Commissioner
Insurance Division, State of Nevada
State Mail Roon
215 E. Bonanza
Las Vegas, Nevada 89158
Mark Smith, Vice President & General Manager (B)
KLAS-TV
3228 Channel 8 Drive
Las Vegas, Nevada 89114
General R. G. Taylor (A)
First Western Savings & Loan
118 Las Vegas Blvd., South
Las Vegas, Nevada 89101
Dick Thomas, President (B)
Teamsters Local
300 Shadow Lane
Las Vegas, Nevada 89106
William V. Wright, General Manager (B)
Las Vegas Review Journal
111 W. Bonanza Road
Las Vegas, Nevada 89106
Robert Zaring, President Elect Board of Realtors (B)
Zaring, Inc.
3180 W. Sahara
Las Vegas, Nevada 89102
Board of Regents Representatives
Mrs. Fong moved approval with the addition of Mr. Mc Bride
and herself to the Advisory Board. Motion seconded by Mr.
Ross, carried without dissent.
16. Proposed Increase in Graduation Fee, CCCC
President Eaton requested approval of an increase in the
graduation fee assessed by CCCC from $10 to $15, effective
July 1, 1981. Chancellor Bersi concurred.
Mrs. Whitley moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Mc
Bride, carried without dissent.
17. Recommended Policy Statement for Inclusion in Handbook
President Berg presented a policy statement concerning
admission, registration, grades and examinations which he
requested be approved for NNCC and included in an appro-
priate section of the Board of Regents Handbook. He noted
that the statement was developed to reflect those prac-
tices already in effect for the College. Chancellor Bersi
recommended approval.
Mr. Mc Bride moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs.
Gallagher, carried without dissent.
18. Administrative Reorganization for WNCC
President Davis requested approval of the following admin-
istrative organizational changes at WNCC, effective July
1, 1981:
(A) Transfer of Dean Ronald Martin from the County Centers
operation in Fallon to the College Dean of Student
Services position which will be vacated on June 30.
(B) Promotion of Michelle Dondero to Dean of County Cen-
ters, Fallon Campus. At present, she is an Adminis-
trative Assistant at the Fallon Campus.
Mr. Ross moved approval. Motion seconded by Ms. Del Papa,
carried without dissent.
19. Social Sciences Center Executive Director, DRI
President Murino stated that he had anticipated having a
recommendation for appointment to this position; however,
the candidate to whom the position was to have been offered
has declined because of salary considerations. He asked
that this item be withdrawn.
20. Approval of Managing Agency Agreement
Mr. Lessly requested that the Board consider as an emer-
gency item approval of managing agency agreement for the
Edward J. Barrick Estate assets which have come to UNLV,
and under which Valley Bank will manage the fund.
Mr. Ross moved consideration of the item as an emergency
and further moved that Chancellor Bersi be authorized to
execute the agreement. Motion seconded by Mr. Karamanos,
carried without dissent.
21. Proposal for Use of University Land for a Hospice
Mr. Irwin Molasky requested the Board approve the lease of
approximately 3.5 acres of land on the extreme boundary of
UNLV on which facility would be constructed to house the
Nathan Addelson Hospice Program. Mr. Molasky explained
that this program is designed to prepare and counsel ter-
minally ill patients and the idea of locating it on the
Campus evolved and was reinforced by people directly in-
volved with Education, in that it was felt that such a pro-
gram would provide an educational experience to Medical
and Nursing students, as well as others in the Health Care
field.
In response to a question concerning the compatibility of
this program with other needs of the University, Mr. Molasky
recalled that the land west of Swenson Street was projected
on the UNLV Master Plan to be held in reserve for uses that
make a significant contribution to University goals other
than classrooms. He stated that the hospice in no way com-
petes with any space allocated for University growth, but
in fact is a natural outgrowth of the University environ-
ment. The program has received $1.3 million in private
funds toward a goal of $2.5 million for building the facil-
ity.
Mrs. Fong expressed concern that there appeared to be a
total lack of articulation with other University programs,
such as Nursing and Sociology, which were expected to inter-
face with the hospice. Mr. Ernie Liebman, Director of the
hospice, pointed out that there has been a great deal of
contact with the University and that several of the Univer-
sity faculty and Administrators are on the Hospice Advisory
Board.
Mr. Mc Bride moved approval of the request. Motion seconded
by Mrs. Whitley.
Mr. Buchanan commented on a possible conflict between the
proposed site for the hospice and land already allocated to
DRI for its facility.
Dr. Murino recalled that the Board of Regents had indeed
dedicated a building site to DRI and the location of the
proposed hospice would appear to conflict with that earlier
allocation.
Mr. Molasky acknowledged the priority of DRI and stated
that he and his group are willing to work out a compatible
arrangement with UNLV and DRI.
Motion carried with Mrs. Fong abstaining.
(Note to Minutes: Since the presentation made no mention of
the term of the lease or the dollar amount, this action by
the Board is interpreted to be approval of the lease in
principle, with specific terms to be negotiated and submit-
ted for final approval of the Board.)
22. Proposed Moratorium on Disposal of UNS Land
At the February meeting, the Board agreed to consider a
proposal by Mrs. Fong that a moratorium be imposed on the
disposal of any University property, either by lease or
sale, pending the development and adoption of a long range
Master Plan.
Mrs. Fong explained that she believed that a land utiliza-
tion plan needed to be developed which would protect the
University's holdings for the future of the System's Insti-
tutions. She urged the appointment of individual Campus
committees, to include a Regent on each committee.
Dr. Goodall recalled that the Board of Regents had earlier
approved a lease of land to the Allied Arts Council for a
Visual Arts Museum and asked for assurance that this lease
would not come under the moratorium. Mr. Cashell agreed
that it should not and suggested that even with the im-
position of moratorium, the Board should not be precluded
from considering cases on their individual merits if it
appeared desirable during the interim.
It was agreed that a moratorium, if approved, should be for
a period of approximately 90 days, and that the Chancellor's
Office would prepare the necessary land inventory to provide
the base for the land utilization study and Master Plan.
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Ms. Del Papa,
carried with Mr. Buchanan opposing and Mr. Karamanos ab-
staining.
23. Report of Investment Advisory Committee
Mr. Karamanos reported that the Investment Advisory Commit-
tee had met during the luncheon break, at which time there
was discussion concerning the desirability of investment in
real estate, as opposed to the stock market. He stated that
the Committee wishes to work out some new investment guide-
lines which would permit such investments and would be pre-
pared to discuss them with the Board at a subsequent meet-
ing.
Mr. Karamanos reported that the Committee had considered and
recommends for the Board's approval the following transac-
tions:
A. Security Bank recommendation for changes in the UNR/
Atmospherium portfolio:
SELL
300 American Express Trade Price 44 3/8
Approximate Price 13,312
Gain (Loss) 2,826
200 Celanese Trade Price 66 3/4
Approximate Price 13,350
Gain (Loss) 2,377
300 Levi Trade Price 48 1/2
Approximate Price 14,550
Gain (Loss) 2,667
300 Ryder Trade Price 34 3/4
Approximate Price 10,425
Gain (Loss) 1,788
200 Shell Oil Trade Price 44 7/8
Approximate Price 8,975
Gain (Loss) ( 1,798)
Total Approximate Price $60,612
Gain (Loss) 7,860
Purchase Merrill Lynch Money Market, currently yield-
ing 15%.
B. First National Bank recommendation for changes in the
University of Nevada Main Endowment Fund:
SELL
7,600 Goodyear Tire Approximate Price 20
Approximate Value 152,000
Approximate Income 9,880
Market Yield 6.9
Gain (Loss) (22,725)
5,900 Atena Life Approximate Price 35
Approximate Value 206,500
Approximate Income 12,508
Market Yield 6.1
Gain (Loss) 1,155
15,625 E. F. Hutton Approximate Price 31
Approximate Value 484,375
Approximate Income 12,500
Market Yield 2.6
Gain (Loss) 243,175
12,162 Shearson Loeb Approximate Price 35
Approximate Value 425,670
Approximate Income 5,837
Market Yield 1.3
Gain (Loss) 216,420
6,100 Shearing Plough Approximate Price 36
Approximate Value 219,600
Approximate Income 9,760
Market Yield 4.3
Gain (Loss) 7,483
5,900 Syntex Approximate Price 62 1/2
Approximate Value 368,750
Approximate Income 7,670
Market Yield 2.1
Gain (Loss) 158,205
5,375 Emhart Corp. Approximate Price 37
Approximate Value 198,875
Approximate Income 17,900
Market Yield 6.5
Gain (Loss) 40,693
4,687 Gulf & Western Approximate Price 17 1/2
Approximate Value 82,022
Approximate Income 3,515
Market Yield 4.4
Gain (Loss) 8,029
15,000 Balley Mfg. Par
Cvt. 6% due
9/15/98 Approximate Price 83
Approximate Value 12,450
Approximate Income 900
Market Yield 7.3
Gain (Loss) ( 3,019)
250,000 Storage Technology Par
Cvt. 10 1/4% due
8/15/2000 Approximate Price 115
Approximate Value 287,500
Approximate Income 25,625
Market Yield 8.9
Gain (Loss) 24,375
Total Approximate Value 2,437,742
Approximate Income 106,095
Market Yield 4.1
Gain (Loss) 673,791
Purchase U. S. Treasury Bills with proceeds of above
sales at a market yield of 13%.
First National Bank recommendation for changes in the
University of Nevada Engel Unitrust:
SELL
150 Syntex Approximate Price 62 1/2
Approximate Value 9,375
Anticipated Income 195
Market Yield 2.1
Gain (Loss) 3,496
200 Union Oil Co. Approximate Price 39 1/2
Approximate Value 7,900
Anticipated Income 160
Market Yield 2.0
Gain (Loss) 3,294
C. Valley Bank recommendation for changes in the UNLV
portfolio:
SELL
2,000 Anheuser Busch Approximate Price 35
Approximate Value 70,000
Approximate Cost 51,917
Gain (Loss) 18,083
5,500 General Portland Approximate Price 24
Approximate Value 132,000
Approximate Cost 103,231
Gain (Loss) 28,769
1,700 Caterpillar Tractor Approximate Price 64
Approximate Value 108,800
Approximate Cost 100,930
Gain (Loss) 7,870
*1,300 International Paper Approximate Price 51
Approximate Value 66,300
Approximate Cost 55,900
Gain (Loss) 10,400
**1,000 Union Carbide Approximate Price 61
Approximate Value 61,000
Approximate Cost 45,470
Gain (Loss) 15,530
1,400 United Airlines Approximate Price 24
Approximate Value 33,600
Approximate Cost 30,745
Gain (Loss) 2,855
1,000 Sears Roebuck Approximate Price 18
Approximate Value 18,000
Approximate Cost 30,550
Gain (Loss) (12,550)
1,000 Assoc. Dry Goods Approximate Price 30
Approximate Value 30,000
Approximate Cost 35,239
Gain (Loss) ( 5,239)
Total Approximate Value 519,700
Gain (Loss) 65,718
Limit Order (Sell Stop)
3,300 Ogden Approximate Price 34 3/4
Approximate Value 114,675
Cost 98,784
Gain (Loss) 15,891
*Still holding 1,300 shares
**Still holding 1,100 shares
Mrs. Fong moved approval of the Investment Committee's
recommendations. Motion seconded by Ms. Del Papa, carried
without dissent.
24. Approval of Lease Agreement, UNR
Vice President Davies reported that a Federal grant had been
awarded to the Mackay Minerals Research Institute for Geo-
thermal Research in support of the MX project. Staff em-
ployed to conduct the research will require more office
space than is available on the UNR Campus.
Dr. Davies requested approval to enter into a lease agree-
ment with John E. Cavanaugh for office space at 255 Bell
Street, Reno, for a period of 12 months commencing April 1,
1981. This facility, consisting of 1410 square feet, is
available at a cost of $1251 per month, including furniture,
utilities and janitorial service.
Chancellor Bersi recommended approval, subject to review
and approval of the lease document by Counsel.
Mr. Mc Bride moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Karamanos, carried without dissent.
25. Chancellor's Report
Chancellor Bersi submitted the following report:
This is the first of what I hope will be a formal Chancel-
lor's Report to be submitted to each regular Board meeting.
Because it is the first, and because of my short time in
the State, I will use this one as a progress report to you
on my activities during these past three weeks and to in-
form you of several things I have set in motion. Future
reports will include activities of other Officers, faculty,
staff and students about which you will wish to be informed.
Prior to my arrival in the State on March 16, I spent a
great deal of time reading minutes of previous Board
meetings, reviewing policy documents and other Board pub-
lications, and informing myself about the University and
the State of Nevada through several histories and other
publications. Since my arrival, I have been concentrating
my efforts in three directions in order to develop a good
base of knowledge and to bring myself up to speed as quick-
ly as possible:
(1) Getting to know the staff of the Chancellor's Office
and the functions they perform.
(2) Getting to know the Officers of the University in order
that we may identify some priorities for collective
action.
(3) Spending time with individual Regents in order to gain
some perspective of pending matters that the Board has
asked be addressed.
In addition, I have met with a number of Legislators, the
Governor and other members of State Government, and with
community leaders. I plan to continue those visits as time
permits.
Based on my review of files and other records, and on my
conversations with Regents and visits with Officers and
staff, I have developed a rather formidable list of pend-
ing matters, some of which deserve priority in handling.
(1) Review of Chancellor's Office - It is my understanding
from reviewing the work of the System Administration
Committee, the Chancellor's Search Committee's recom-
mendations to the Board of Regents, and discussions
with Regents and Officers, a review of the function
and staffing of the Chancellor's Office is a high
priority. Accordingly, I have begun that review.
(2) Code Revision - In April, 1980, the Board directed that
a Code Revision Committee be appointed to "proceed im-
mediately with necessary revisions to the University of
Nevada System Code, to update that document and to more
clearly define the responsibilities and authority of
the Regents and Officers and the prerogatives of facul-
ty."
This Committee met initially in September last year,
at which time objectives were agreed upon and a number
of concerns were discussed relative to the first three
chapters of the Code. It was also agreed at that meet-
ing that a second meeting would concern itself with
Chapters 4 and 5.
I am pleased to report to you that the Code Revision
Committee met on Thursday, April 2, to resume its
work.
(3) Faculty Workload Study - Committees were appointed for
this purpose in March 1980. At the February, 1981
meeting, the Board received a working document which
was produced by an ad hoc committee Chaired by Regent
Fong. It was agreed at that meeting that the Academic
Vice Presidents and Faculty Senate Chairpersons, and
other appropriate persons would continue to work on
this with the objective of having a policy statement
for consideration by the Board at a subsequent meeting.
With your concurrence, I propose that responsibility
for completion of the Faculty Workload Study Report
be reassigned to the Chancellor's Office, and that the
report be based on survey data of the current workload
of the faculty (Spring semester, 1981), that the survey
be the direct responsibility of the Academic Vice Pres-
ident on each Campus, and that the final report empha-
size the original purpose of the study; i. e., a con-
sensus recommendation by the Universities for a Faculty
Workload Policy. It is estimated that a final report
could be ready for Board review and consideration in
Fall, 1981.
(4) Academic Master Plan - In March, 1980, the Board
directed the Chancellor's Advisory Cabinet to "develop
a proposal for the preparation of a Long-Range Academic
Master Plan for Higher Education in Nevada, including
preparation of integrated mission statements for all
units of the University System." Individual Institu-
tional Master Plans have been prepared, and an ad hoc
committee, Chaired by Regent Gallagher, produced and
submitted to the Board in February, 1981, an overview
for use with the Legislature.
The charge to the Chancellor's Advisory Cabinet has
not been completed. I propose that responsibility
for coordination of a Long-Range Academic Master Plan
for Higher Education in Nevada be reassigned to the
Chancellor's Office, and that completion become a high
priority for attention by the Officers of UNR.
As you are aware, there are many other issues which the
Board has asked be addressed and which the Officers have
identified as deserving Systemwide attention. Some of these
matters can be handled quickly; others will require careful
review and consultation with faculty, students, Administra-
tion, and finally Regents. These include the impact upon
the various Institutions of the mandatory retirement change
from age 65 to age 70; the need for improvement in the budg-
et building process; a review of the University's relation-
ship with State personnel relative to classified personnel;
the salary schedule for part-time instructional staff; com-
pletion of the development of Officer assessment evaluation
procedures; assistance in securing grants and contracts,
particularly from Federal granting agencies.
The Presidents and I have met on two occasions and plan to
continue these conferences as needed and then on a regular
basis, probably in advance of each Regents' meeting. Meet-
ings of the Chancellor's Advisory Cabinet will continue,
for review of draft agendas, but also to involve that group
in the resolution of a number of Systemwide planning proj-
ects.
Mr. Karamanos moved that the Board go into personnel session for
the purpose of discussing the competence of a person. Motion
seconded by Mr. Mc Bride, carried without dissent.
Upon reconvening in open session, Chairman Cashell reported that
the Board had discussed nominees for awards at Commencement.
26. Honorary Degrees and Distinguished Nevadan Awards
Mr. Ross moved that the following awards be conferred at
the appropriate Commencement Ceremonies in 1981:
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Ann Brewington, Distinguished Nevadan
Harley Harmon, Sr., Distinguished Nevadan
Rev. Marion Bennet, Distinguished Nevadan
Frank Waters, Honorary Degree
Donald H. Baepler, Honorary Degree
University of Nevada, Reno
Maya Miller, Distinguished Nevadan
Bertha Woodard Moore, Distinguished Nevadan
Donald Reynolds, Distinguished Nevadan
Thomas C. Wilson, Distinguished Nevadan
Mel Lundberg, Distinguished Nevadan (to be awarded
posthumously at NNCC's Commencement)
Carl Dodge, Honorary Degree
Louis E. Lombardi, M. D., Honorary Degree
Motion seconded by Mr. Karamanos, carried without dissent.
27. Appeal of Personnel Decision, UNLV
President Goodall reported that a decision to terminate the
employment contract of a professional employee at UNLV has
been appealed under Section 5.3.23 of the University of
Nevada System Code. Under the provisions of that section
of the Code, if the action involves termination, it may be
appealed to the Board of Regents, thus the reason for this
particular agenda item.
Dr. Goodall reported that the appellant had been terminated
from the College of Business during the previous Fall sem-
ester. A hearing was held and the recommendation of the
Hearing Officer was for termination of employment.
Mr. Lessly reviewed the provisions of the Code, stating that
an appeal to the Board must be based on:
(1) The person charged did not have an adequate opportu-
nity to prepare or present his defense;
(2) The evidence presented at the hearing was not sub-
stantial enough to justify his decision; or
(3) The sentence imposed was not in keeping with the grav-
ity of the violation.
The Code also states that the Board of Regents has the
authority to review the decision and take such action as
it deems appropriate.
Ms. Marilyn Romanelli, attorney for Mr. Edward Rice, the
appellant, acknowledged that Mr. Rice had been officially
terminated on November 26, 1980, after being suspended on
November 17. Before presenting her statement on behalf of
her client, Ms. Romanelli stated that she did not desire
the appeal to be heard in closed session. The text of Ms.
Romanelli's statement, as well as the statement of Mr.
Lorne Seidman, are filed with permanent minutes.
Mr. Mc Bride moved that the Board uphold the recommendation
for dismissal. Motion seconded by Mr. Karamanos, carried
with Mr. Buchanan abstaining because he shares office space
with Ms. Romanelli.
Mrs. Fong requested that the record reflect an additional reason
for her opposition to the hospice proposed by Mr. Molasky is that
the University is lacking in space and classrooms, and the land
is the only legacy for future generations and there is little
land left after what was given ealier in the meeting.
28. New Business
Ms. Del Papa requested that the May agenda include a pro-
posal that the Natatorium at UNLV be named for Regent James
L. Buchanan.
The meeting adjourned at 3:10 P.M.
Bonnie M. Smotony
Secretary of the Board
04-03-1981
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