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The practice of Sutra Writing is a form of Buddhist meditation throughout Asia. This workshop will introduce you to the Heart Sutra – The essence of the Prajna Paramita (Perfection of Wisdom) Sutra using Chinese Calligraphy. The virtuous inspiring brush meditation in silence with awareness can create a deeper understanding of the Buddha's teachings.
Tara Hu is an artist who was raised and trained in Taipei, Taiwan. She has lived in the US since 1995. Using traditional Chinese calligraphy techniques, she brings a fresh and contemporary style to the pieces she creates, giving each work a unique and contemporary look, and making the ancient art of Chinese calligraphy speak to our modern world.
Beyond their simple elegance, the Chinese characters she paints have special spiritual resonance and are inspired by Buddhist texts like The Heart Sutra. Moreover, she describes the act of making her art as a form of meditation. It is her hope that her work will inspire, heal, and give strength to people simply by viewing it.
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Great applause line: Our new national slogan, said W. on Tuesday night, is Lets roll!
Its most certainly the administrations slogan its mantra and mission, as President Bush made abundantly apparent in his State of the Union address. Hes gonna roll the war right on, to the Philippines and the coast of Somalia, with the blessing or at least tacit consent of their governments. He told three more-antagonistic states Iran, North Korea, Iraq that we might just roll the war to their doorsteps. And he rolled right past the domestic-policy portion of his speech, giving all home-front concerns except for security such perfunctory attention that his commitment to and absorption in the war was screamingly clear.
The man has found his meaning. You could not, before September 11, squeeze the words George W. Bush and transcendent purpose into the same paragraph. At that point, the most you could say for this distractible doof was that he wanted to avenge his fathers defeat. Now, he has his raison dêtre. The nation genuinely needs a defense against terrorist attacks, and his administration will provide it. The nation needs to mount an ideological offensive against the champions of a closed society, and his administration will lead that charge (except in Saudi Arabia and other backwater allies; the worlds a messy place, you know).
In preparing this address, Bushs speechwriters, we were told, made a careful study of Franklin Roosevelts 1942 State of the Union. In that speech, delivered just one month after Pearl Harbor, FDR pledged his total commitment, and that of the nation, to defeating the Axis powers. Now, Im a firm believer that no pol (or his writers) can ever go wrong by studying Franklin Roosevelts speeches. In this case, however, I think they studied the wrong speech.
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For the war that Roosevelt was waging was a bloody contest of nation-states, with definable battles, fronts and maneuvers that compelled everyones attention on every day of the war. Bush has now cast himself as the leader of a war effort whose fronts and maneuvers may not be visible, that ebbs and flows in public consciousness, that Americans now tell pollsters is the nations second most serious challenge, with the recession ranking first.
Its completely understandable that Bush sees himself as a hot war president, as Lincoln and Roosevelt were. September 11 was a cataclysmic attack on America, and the nation has been engaged in a fairly conventional, if very high-tech, war in Afghanistan. But the conflict Bush laid out to Congress and the nation this week wasnt conventional or hot; it was far closer to a second coming of the Cold War. We have enemies everywhere (tens of thousands of terrorists, Bush said more than once), but that does not mean that battles or invasions loom, and as he himself said, this struggle will go on past the end of his presidency. Which is to say, a better choice for Bushs speechwriters than the 1942-model FDR would have been Harry Trumans speeches to Congress calling for aid to Greece and Turkey in their struggles against communism, and the formation of NATO that is, the promulgation of the Cold War.
Being a cold-war president, however, plunges Bush back into the realm of normal politics, which has never really absorbed him and at which hes never particularly excelled. A cold-war president leads a nation that knows the conflict is omnipresent and important, but that has other concerns jobs, health care, the environment, taxes that at any given moment may eclipse the war. The pol or party thats seen as tougher on the enemy always has an edge Republicans clobbered the Democrats as soft on commies for nearly half a century but that often isnt advantage enough.
But the Bush who delivered the State of the Union was something new in the political firmament: a hot-war president for a cold-war country. Politically, the White House is absolutely correct that Americans expect Bush to focus on homeland security. Whether he can get away with giving such scant attention to the recession, however, is something else again.
It wasnt that Bush avoided the topic of jobs in his address; its just that he mentioned them without saying anything about them. He introduced the subject and veered immediately to a discussion of schools and better teachers and his alliance with Stately, Plump Ted Kennedy. He offered a cursory defense of the tax cut and energy independence. (Hot-war presidents dont stoop to mention the gazillion jobs that, according to their press releases, will be created by Arctic drilling.) He talked about pension protections. (Damn that Kenny Lay: Gives me all that money, screws up big-time, and now I gotta build some kind of goddamn welfare state.) And that was it for the economic-security platform. Clearly, by both inclination (his own) and calculation (Karl Roves), Bush believes he should be doing war stuff.
Its hard to argue with success, of course. Bushs approval rating was in the mid-80s before the speech, all of that from his stewardship of the war. In an odd sense, he has been immune from judgment on basic domestic concerns. The polling shows that about half the public blames the war for the budget deficit and the recession, though the deficit is almost entirely the result of W.s feed-the-rich tax cut. Which makes Bush the only president in modern American history who has not been held responsible for the condition of the economy at least, not yet.
Politically, this hot-war presidency is taking a leap of faith: that the American people were so seared and scared by September 11 that Bush can focus on homeland security and an anti-terrorist global campaign however low-profile those endeavors may be and, with a bit of lip service to the economy, build a majority coalition in the process. Thats certainly Karl Roves conclusion, and absent a deeper recession or smarter Democrats, he may, in the short run, be right.
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Ethanol derived from sugarcane in Brazil is one of the most efficient biofuels in terms of energy balance and carbon emissions. The benefits of this alternative fuel are substantial: it is a renewable energy source and its combustion reduces atmospheric emissions, especially NOX.
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As the world's second largest producer of ethanol and the world's largest exporter, Brazil will benefit from incorporating ethanol into its thermal generation profile because of the abundant fuel supply. The country's 35-year, large-scale experience in ethanol use is based on efficient agricultural technology for sugarcane cultivation, producing 26.9 billion liters (or about 7.3 billion U.S. gallons) in 2008, according to data provided by the Federal Government.
Flexibility is a key characteristic of GE's aeroderivative product portfolio. From supporting a wide variety of operating profiles to fast, easy, modular maintenance programs, GE's aeroderivative gas turbines support the operating needs of its global customers. To better support a rising need for reduced environmental impact and improved plant economics, GE's aeroderivative team is focused on developing alternative fuel solutions that will further augment the portfolio's existing performance flexibility.
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I have a taste bud that gets swollen I pull it out because it bugs me a lot, there is no pain it is just irritating also there is not really any discoloration. After a couple weeks it comes back, no matter how many times I pull it out, it always comes back. It is about two to three times bigger than the rest of my taste buds and it is located about the same place as where a tongue ring would be placed. Do you have any idea what it could be?
If it is in the same place time after time, you most likely have a local irritation (rough spot on a tooth, etc.) causing it. If that is not the case, it could just be a weird taste bud.
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Delta Community Offers Mobile Money
The $3.5 billion Atlanta credit union has adopted the Mobile Money service, which Fiserv said provides access to all three mobile access channels available now and can be modified to handle additional capabilities as the market evolves.
"Delta Community Credit Union has a diverse membership base, and a large number of our members travel frequently. We were looking for a mobile banking solution that could serve all of our members, regardless of their location, mobile device or carrier," said Todd Marksberry, executive vice president and chief operating officer of 186,000-member Delta Community (www.deltacommunitycu.com).
Fiserv said the Mobile Money solution is designed for mid-sized to large financial institutions and supports balance inquiries, transaction history, account transfers, bill payments and an array of enrollment and alert capabilities.
The technology is offered through a license from M-Com Inc., the companies said.
Redstone Veteran Technologist Retires
The chief technologist at Alabama's largest credit union is saying goodbye after 39 years on the job.
When Steve White joined Redstone Federal Credit Union in March 1970, one of the first things he did was help flip the switch on the credit union's new computer system.
"We entered the modern world of computer technology as we flipped the switch to turn on the Burroughs. And it's amazing that we have more computer technology in our cell phones today than was available in that Burroughs system back in 1970. It's been great to be a part of the technological changes that have occurred at Redstone over the years," he said.
White is retiring from $2.6 billion Redstone after 39 years with the credit union. His final role was as vice president of technology. He joined as a computer operator and also was a programmer and manager of information technology.
In addition to his long service to Huntsville-based Redstone, White has been active with the Summit User Group, Alabama Automated Clearing House Association, NAFCU Technology Advisory Committee and CUES. He also served in the Army Reserve and has been active in other civic affairs.
"I've had the privilege of working with Steve for more than 16 years at Redstone and he has served this credit union and the community well. Steve's knowledge and expertise in the technological aspects of credit union operation has significantly contributed to our growth as one of the strongest financial institutions in Alabama," said Redstone President/CEO Joe Newberry.
White, a sixth-generation resident of Madison County, said he plans to spend time with his family, church and antique tractors, and that he has enjoyed the ride.
"It's been a terrific experience," White said. "I've watched us evolve from the early Burroughs computer system to remote access, personal computers, the Internet, and so much more. I've gotten to know people in this industry from all over the country and I've made a lot of wonderful friends. And now, I'm looking forward to a new chapter in my life."
CU*Answers Draws 195 to Annual Leadership Conference and Golf
Credit union managers from around the country gathered in Grand Rapids, Mich., recently for CU*Answers' annual leadership conference and golf outing.
The conference-with the theme "My Credit Union, Realized Dreams Start Here"-was led by CU*Answers CEO Randy Karnes and attended by 140 credit union clients of the CUSO and another 55 vendors and staff members, the company said.
The conference was held at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park in CU*Answers' hometown. It included sessions on CU*Answers' "vision for partnership during the upcoming year" and breakout sessions on topics such as call center, compliance and lending engine strategies.
The golf outing, meanwhile, was held at nearby Saskatoon Golf Club in Alto, Mich., and included a hole-in-one by Jon Denhof, board member for Kent County Credit Union in Grand Rapids. He won his choice of airline tickets or a cruise for two.
The three-day event also included CU*Answers' annual board meeting. There, CEO Scott McFarland of $241 million Berrien Teachers CU of St. Joseph, Mich., was elected to the CUSO's board. Re-elected to three-year terms were Ray Ward of $37 million Kent County CU and Chris Butler of $106 million Community CU of LaCrosse, Wis.
CU*Answers, provider of the CU*BASE core processing system and other services, said it now has 165 client credit unions that represent nearly 1.5 million members and $10 billion in credit union assets.


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February 23-24, 1979
Pages 20-52
February 23, 1979
The Board of Regents met on the above date in the Edward L. Pine
Auditorium, Jot Travis Student Union, University of Nevada, Reno.
Members present: Mr. James L. Buchanan, II
Mr. Robert Cashell
Mrs. Lilly Fong
Mr. Chris Karamanos
Louis E. Lombardi, M. D.
Miss Brenda D. Mason
Mr. John Mc Bride
Mr. John Tom Ross
Members absent: Mrs. Molly F. Knudtsen
Others present: Chancellor Donald H. Baepler
President William Berg, NNCC
President Joseph Crowley, UNR
President Jack Davis, WNCC
President Brock Dixon, UNLV
President Paul Kreider, CCCC
President Lloyd Smith, DRI
Secretary Bonnie M. Smotony
General Counsel Larry Lessly
Also present were Senate Chairmen Page (UNR); Mattson (UNLV);
Blauert (WNCC/N); Jacobson (DRI); Kendall (Unit); Christopher
(CCCC); and Student Association representatives Neuweiler (ASUN);
Schenk (WNCC/S), Braxton (WNCC/N); White (CSUN); and Schefcik
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Cashell at 9:40 A.M.
1. Adoption of Consent Agenda
Chancellor Baepler recommended approval of the following
items contained in the Consent Agenda (identified as Ref. A
and filed with permanent minutes):
1. Approval of Minutes of the regular meeting of January
12, 1979, as amended by Mrs. Fong to:
a. Correct the minutes to reflect that she, and not
Miss Mason, had questioned the increase in auto-
mobile allowance recommended for General Counsel
Lessly, and
b. Add the following statement to the discussion
concerning the Special Events Facility for UNR:
In reference to the stage capability of the
facility, Mrs. Fong raised the question of
its acoustical soundness and was assured that
it will be of top quality by the architect,
Mr. Ralph Anderson.
2. Acceptance of gifts and grants as included in Ref. C-1.
3. Appointment of the following to the UNR College of
Education Advisory Board, for two-year terms ending
December 1, 1980:
Mrs. Harriett Basta Mrs. Joyce Mc Mullen
The Honorable William Beko Mrs. Margaret Muth
Dr. Robert Brigham Mr. H. Edward Manville, Jr.
Miss Grace Dangberg Dr. Carlos Romo
Dr. Ralph Di Sibio Mr. Timothy Rowland
Mr. Jose Gastanaga Mr. Albert Seeliger
Mr. Harold Gorman Mr. Charles Springer
Mr. Jesse J. Hall, Jr. Mrs. Shirlee Wedow
4. Appointment of Mr. Donald Mc Ghie, partner in the
accounting firm of Kafoury, Armstrong, Turner and Co.,
to the Advisory Board for the UNR College of Business
Administration, to fill the unexpired one-year term of
Mr. Robert Cashell, who resigned effective with his
assuming the office of Regent.
5. Appointment of Mr. Maury Soss, First Vice President of
Allied Arts Council, to the Advisory Board of Clark
County Community College for a two-year term ending
December, 1980.
6. Sale of five shares of Golden Nugget stock received
from Mr. W. Bruce Beckley, with a request that proceeds
from the sale be placed in the Nat Hart Scholarship
Fund; and sale of 3,000 shares of the permanent capital
stock of Frontier Savings Association from Lilly and
Wing Fong, with a request that $1,250 of the proceeds
go to the University of Nevada Press, and the remainder
be invested in a high yield certificate, and held in an
account to be known as the Antique Art Project Fund,
for the ultimate purchase of an Oriental art object or
7. Granting to Clark County of three drainage easements at
various points along the Swenson Street right-of-way to
permit the installation of culverts. The easements
requested are six feet in width and thirty feet in
length on each side of the Swenson Street right-of-way
and will not conflict with the University's use of the
8. Approval of the following Summer Session budget for
1979 for UNR:
Source of Funds
Opening Cash Balance $ 70,000
Student Fees 461,700
Refunds (5,000)
Total $526,700
Application of Funds
Professional Compensation $363,160
Classified Compensation 48,322
Wages 2,500
Operating 42,914
Total Instruction $456,896
Academic Support
Professional Compensation $ 33,600
Out-of-State Travel 5,000
Total Academic Support $ 38,600
Grants-in-Aid $ 27,500
Contingency Reserve $ 3,704
Total $526,700
9. Approval of the following Estimative Budgets for
Extended Programs and Continuing Education at UNR.
These budgets represent a division of the EPCE budget
into a separate budget for noncredit courses for
Mackay School of Mines and a second budget for all
other EPCE noncredit courses. Existing staff have
been divided between the programs so as not to require
additional staffing.
Opening Cash Balance $ 10,000
Sales and Service 174,000
Total $184,000
Professional $ 1,600
Fringe 192
Total $ 1,792
Classified $ 15,800
Fringe 2,212
Total $ 18,012
Wages 4,500
Fringe 45
Total $ 4,545
Operating $127,651
Out-of-State Travel 11,000
Ending Fund Balance $ 21,000
Total $184,000
Sales and Service $ 89,000
Professional $ 1,600
Fringe 192
Total $ 1,792
Classified $ 20,100
Fringe 2,814
Total $ 22,914
Wages $ 4,000
Fringe 40
Total $ 4,040
Operating 58,650
Out-of-State Travel 550
Ending Fund Balance 1,054
Total $ 89,000
10. Approval of the following revision of the Estimative
Budget for the UNLV Motor Pool. The actual opening
cash balance is higher than anticipated because two
automobiles purchased during the 1977-78 fiscal year
were not actually received and paid for until the cur-
rent year. Additionally, increases in the price of
gasoline and other maintenance costs require an in-
crease in operating:
Current Revision Revised
Budget Requested Budget
Opening Cash Balance $ 43,246 $17,377 $ 60,623
Sales and Service 72,450 2,550 75,000
Total $115,696 $19,927 $135,623
Classified Comp. $ 16,450 -0- $ 16,450
Operating 58,000 $32,000 90,000
Out-of-State Travel 500 -0- 500
Ending Fund Balance 40,746 (12,073) 28,673
Total $115,696 $19,927 $135,623
11. Approval of the following transfer of funds:
#79-002 $11,000 from the Contingency Reserve of
DRI to Atmospheric Sciences Center to
provide additional operating funds.
12. Approval of the following transfer of funds from the
Ending Fund Balance of UNLV's Continuing Education
#79-061 $4,306 to provide salary and fringe benefits
for a new classified position in Continuing
Mr. Karamanos moved approval of the Consent Agenda as sub-
mitted. Motion seconded by Mr. Mc Bride, carried without
2. Proposed Amendment of Board of Regents Bylaws
Chancellor Baepler requested consideration of a revision to
the Board of Regents Bylaws to:
(1) reduce the required notice time for meetings of the
Investment Advisory Committee from five to three work-
ing days;
(2) to conform the Bylaws to provisions of Nevada's Open
Meeting Law; and
(3) to remove from the Investment Committee the responsi-
bility for and authority to act for the Board in the
execution of investment and reinvestment transactions,
in accordance with advice of Counsel that this author-
ity may not be delegated.
Chancellor Baepler noted that the revision contained in (1)
above was to accommodate the trust departments of the banks
with whom the University has management agreements in order
that their recommendations for changes in the University's
portfolio would not have to be too far in advance of the
meeting at which the decisions are made. The recommendation
covered by (3) was to reflect the Board's current practice.
Mr. Buchanan suggested that there may be other amendments
which would be desirable depending on what legislation is
finally enacted concerning Nevada's Open Meeting Law and
moved that the amendments reflected in (1) and (3) above be
submitted for action in April, but that the proposed revi-
sions to conform the Bylaws to the Open Meeting Law be de-
ferred until the May meeting. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
3. Fee for Audit of UNS Student Financial Aid Programs
Chancellor Baepler reported that in April, 1978, Kafoury,
Armstrong, Turner and Co., the University's current inde-
pendent auditor, was asked to conduct a special audit of UNS
Financial Aid Programs, at a cost not to exceed $6,380. The
audit was begun using the Audit Guide for National Direct
Student Loan Program, College Work-Study Program, and the
Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants Program, as pub-
lished by HEW. In September, 1978, a revised Audit Manual
was issued by HEW, retroactive to July 1, 1978, greatly
changing the scope of work required to prepare the audit
Chancellor Baepler noted that in October, 1978, the Univer-
sity's Internal Audit staff responded to a request from the
independent auditors for assistance, and in order to keep
the costs of this expanded audit down as much as possible,
the Internal Audit staff provided approximately 120 hours of
staff time in Las Vegas and 45 hours in Reno. Despite these
cooperative efforts, the University was informed in January
of cost overruns in the performance of the audit. Mr.
Kenneth Partridge, Director of Internal Audit, subsequently
met with representatives of KAT and reviewed their work
papers and files. Based on that review, he confirmed that
the independent auditors have incurred considerable time on
this audit beyond that which was originally anticipated and
as a consequence of the revised guidelines from HEW.
Dr. Baepler reported that KAT has agreed to absorb approxi-
mately $10,000 of the time but requests additional compensa-
tion, the amount of which would be determined at the comple-
tion of the audit but which would not exceed $24,000.
Mr. Partridge reported that he had discussed this problem
with the Director of Audits for the University of California
and had learned that many other Universities and CPA firms
are encountering this same problem of cost overruns because
of the change in guidelines, and the University of Nevada's
experience is not unique.
Chancellor Baepler pointed out that the Divisions do not
have the resources to pay this additional fee and the System
Audit Fund does not have unobligated funds which can be used
for his purpose. He recommended that the additional fee for
the audit of the UNS Student Financial Aid Programs be fund-
ed by an allocation not to exceed $24,000 from the Board of
Regents Special Projects Account.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss Mason,
carried without dissent.
4. Augmentation of Special Accounts
Chancellor Baepler recalled that the Board had previously
established accounts for various purposes, by allocation
from the Board of Regents Special Projects Account. Augmen-
tation of each account requires Board approval. He request-
ed that the Board authorize automatic augmentation of these
accounts as necessary to maintain them at the levels indi-
cated. Such augmentation would be subject to availability
of funds, would occur upon request by the cognizant Presi-
dent and approval by the Chancellor, and expenditures from
the accounts would continue to be subject to approval of the
cognizant officer (i. e., President or Chancellor), and re-
view by Internal Audit. The accounts recommended for auto-
matic augmentation and the levels to be maintained were as
DRI Interview and Recruiting Fund $5,000
UNR Interview and Recruiting Fund 8,000
UNLV Interview and Recruiting Fund 8,000
CCCC Interview and Recruiting Fund 5,000
NNCC Interview and Recruiting Fund 3,000
WNCC Interview and Recruiting Fund 5,000
Unit Interview and Recruiting Fund 2,000
Chancellor's Office Special In-State Travel 5,000
Chancellor's Special Housing Account 5,000
Travel Funds for Student Body Presidents
(for attendance at Board meetings) 3,000
Travel Funds for Medical School Admissions
Committee 5,000
Board of Regents Out-of-State Travel 2,000
Mr. Buchanan objected to such automatic augmentation of
these accounts from the Board of Regents Special Projects
Account and urged that the Board retain the authority for
disbursements from this account.
Mr. Buchanan moved that each of the accounts listed be aug-
mented to the level requested but that automatic augmenta-
tion of the accounts not be authorized. Motion seconded by
Mr. Mc Bride, carried without dissent.
It was agreed that this was an appropriate item for inclu-
sion on the Consent Agenda.
5. Supplement to Litigation Fund
Chancellor Baepler recommended an allocation of $10,000 from
the Board of Regents Special Projects Account to augment the
Litigation Fund from which expenses of Special Counsel are
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Mc
Bride, carried without dissent.
6. Request for Authority to Submit Zero-Base Budget in Response
to Assembly Bill 104
Chancellor Baepler reported that A. B. 104, which recently
passed both the Assembly and the Senate, required selected
agencies to submit proposed budgets with additional detailed
justifications. This Act stipulates an alternative method
of budgeting, commonly referred to as "zero-base" budgeting,
and required as an experiment that certain agencies, includ-
ing the Chancellor's Office, "submit to the legislative
finance committees their proposed budgets for the next
fiscal year containing specified detailed justifications
therefor...". These budgets are due on or before March 15,
Chancellor Baepler requested authority from the Board to
prepare and submit without additional Board review the
required "zero base budget" for the Chancellor's Office in
order that the March 15 deadline imposed by A.B. 104 may be
met. He noted that at the same time as this budget is
transmitted to the legislative finance committees, copies
will be sent to the Board of Regents.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
7. Recommendations for A/E Assignments for 1979-1983 Capital
Improvement Program
Chancellor Baepler submitted the following proposed A/E as-
signments for the UNS 1979-83 Capital Improvement Program,
noting that with the Board's concurrence, these nominees
will be submitted to the State Public Works Board, who will
then make the assignments:
PRIORITY 1/UNR - HUMANITIES (Addition to Business
College Building)
Project Budget: $3,100,000 Project Scope: 30,000 GSF
Recommendation: Vhay & Ferrari/John Carl Warnecke --
Architects of Record
Phase I
Project Budget: $11,786,000 Project Scope: 115,000 GSF
Recommendation: 1. Jack Miller and Associates*
2. Tom Dobrusky*
*In association with one of the
following consulting architects
for design:
Esherick, Homsey, Dodge & Davis
MBT Associates
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
John Carl Warnecke
Wurster, Bernardi & Emmons
Project Budget: $3,786,000 Project Scope: 47,000 GSF
Recommendation: 1. Leo Borns*
2. Edward De Lorenzo*
*with an approved consultant for
library planning and design
Project Budget: $3,778,000 Project Scope: DNA
Recommendation: For Architecture:
1. Sheehan & Haase
2. Vhay & Ferrari
For Engineering:
1. SE and A
2. John Webster Brown
Project Budget: $92,000 Project Scope: DNA
Recommendation: 1. John Webster Brown
2. SE and A
Project Budget: $210,000 Project Scope: DNA
Recommendation: 1. Hewitt Wells
2. Erskine & Hayden
Project Budget: $10,910,000 Project Scope: 120,000 GSF
Recommendation: 1. George Tate*
2. Jack Miller and Associates*
*In association with one of the
following consulting architects
for design:
Esherick, Homsey, Dodge & Davis
MBT Associates
Sprankle, Lynd & Sprague
John Carl Warnecke
Wurster Bernardi & Emmons
Project Budget: $7,532,000 Project Scope: 80,000 GSF
Recommendation: 1. Esherick, Homsey, Dodge & Davis in
association with Sheehan & Haase
2. Casazza, Peetz & Associates
Project Budget: $1,350,000 Project Scope: DNA
Recommendation: 1. Edward De Lorenzo
2. Leo Borns
Project Budget: $244,000 Project Scope: DNA
Recommendation: 1. Leo Borns
2. Edward De Lorenzo
Project Budget: $2,921,000 Project Scope: 40,000 GSF
Recommendation: 1. Parsons Design Group
2. Raymond Hellmann
Project Budget: $2,876,000 Project Scope: 40,000 GSF
Recommendation: 1. Welles, Mayers & Moffitt
2. George Tate
Project Budget: $891,000 Project Scope: 10,000 GSF
Recommendation: 1. Hewitt Wells
2. Erskine & Harden
Project Budget: $2,530,000 Project Soope: 36,700 GSF
Recommendation: 1. Tom Dobrusky
2. Welles, Mayers & Moffitt
Project Budget: $3,026,000 Project Scope: 35,000 GSF
Recommendation: 1. Dolven, Larson, Daniels
2. Casazza, Peetz and Associates
Project Budget: $1,322,000 Project Scope: DNA
Recommendation: 1. Erskine & Harden
2. Raymond Hellmann
Project Budget: $851,000 Project Scope: 10,000 GSF
Recommendation: 1. Maurice Nespor
2. Dolven, Larson, Daniels
A. WNCC/DRI - SITE IMPROVEMENTS (Road)
Project Budget: $301,000 Project Scope: DNA
Recommendation: 1. Malone Engineers
2. Sharp Krater
Mrs. Fong moved approval of the nominations as submitted.
Motion seconded by Dr. Lombardi.
Mr. Richard S. Knapp, President of the Northern Nevada
Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, read the
following letter addressed to Chancellor Baepler:
As President of the Northern Nevada Chapter of the
American Institute of Architects, and a member of the
Board of Directors of the Nevada Society of Architects,
I would like to say that there are numerous architec-
tural firms within the State of Nevada capable of the
design excellence requested by the University System for
any proposed construction project. They also have the
competence to obtain special consultants when necessary.
It is therefore the recommendation of the Northern
Nevada Chapter AID that Nevada based architects be se-
lected as prime architects for all University construc-
tion projects, based upon a review of each firm's quali-
fications, and to let the selected firm choose its own
Your office should be commended for seeking architec-
tural design excellence. Please give the deserving
Nevada architects the opportunity to prove that they
can meet the quality of design you demand and deserve.
Chancellor Baepler distributed a letter from Edward P. De
Lorenzo, President, Nevada Society of Architects, addressed
to Mr. Richard Knapp, pointing out that the letter totally
supports the procedures followed by the University in the
development of nominations of architects and engineers. He
further commented concerning the status of the University's
projected capital improvement program, noting that because
of the specialized nature of some of the projects; e. g.,
the sports facilities, the local architects are asked to
retain consultants on the more technical aspects of the
Text of Mr. De Lorenzo's letter follows:
There has been some discussion recently regarding the
selection of architects for major University of Nevada
projects, and it is somewhat disappointing to hear that
a few architects feel compelled to criticize efforts of
the University to improve the quality of architecture on
both the UNR and UNLV Campuses.
It may be of interest to point out that in the next 4
years, over $6 million will be paid in professional fees
to architects and engineers for design services involv-
ing capital improvements for the University System. Of
the total amount of professional fees paid, perhaps as
much as 1% will be paid to out-of-state consultants. A
small price for Nevada design professionals to pay for
design excellence.
Of the current projects before the Board of Regents,
only one major project requires association with a
design firm outside the State of Nevada, and in this
case the services of the design associate extends only
through the design development services, or less than
35% of the work.
Other projects which are major in scope merely require
the prime architect - a Nevada firm - to select a design
consultant from several outstanding recognized design
firms. This requirement most certainly lies within the
purview of the University and can only lead to excel-
lence in architecture throughout the System and State.
Can there be any architects who will disagree that de-
sign excellence is not only our responsibility but that
of government as well?
I support this proposal by the Chancellor's Office and
would hope that the Reno and Las Vegas AIA Chapters as
well as other professional organizations do likewise.
Mr. Jack Means presented the following statement on behalf
of the Nevada Society of Professional Engineers:
The Nevada Society of Professional Engineers respect-
fully requests that the Board of Regents of the Univer-
sity of Nevada System adopt the following policy for
selection of Architectural and Engineering firms for
design of University facilities:
1. Primary consideration shall be given to firms main-
taining adequately staffed offices in or near the
area of the project.
2. Except for projects of unusual complexity requir-
ing special expertise not locally available, assoc-
iation with non-local firms will not be a require-
3. When special expertise is required, the selection
of special consultants and associates shall be made
by the selected local design firm subject to ap-
proval by the University staff.
Mr. John Mc Cune, representing the Associated General
Contractors, Northern Nevada Chapter, National Electrical
Contractors Association, Painters and Decorators and
Contractors of Northern Nevada, the Northern Nevada Sheet
Metal Contractors Association and the Building Trades
Council, expressed opposition on behalf of those organiza-
tions to "the letting of design architectural and engineer-
ing features of public works to out-of-state architects...",
based, he stated, on problems which have occurred in the
past between such out-of-state architects and local con-
tractors or subcontractors, and for owners of such public
works projects. He suggested that many of the problems
arise because out-of-state architects or engineers do not
understand local conditions and specify inappropriate
Motion to approve the nominations for architectural and
engineering assignments carried without dissent.
8. Proposed Code Amendment Regarding Retirement Requirements
Chancellor Baepler requested that the proposed Code amend-
ment to bring the University into conformance with the
Federal Age Discrimination and Employment Act of 1977 be
withdrawn from the agenda to permit further discussion with
the faculty.
Mr. Buchanan moved that the item be withdrawn. Motion sec-
onded by Miss Mason, carried without dissent.
9. Recommendation for Promotion to Emeritus Status
President Crowley recommended the following UNR faculty be
promoted to Emeritus status, effective July 1, 1979:
John A. Bonell, Professor of Civil Engineering
Donald A. Cooney, Professor of Biology
Howard P. Cords, Professor of Agronomy and Agronomist
Herbert D. Fine, Assistant Professor of Mining
Engineering and Assistant Mining Engineering
Chester F. Pinkerton, Lecturer in Mathematics
Calvin H. Reed, Professor of Education
La Verne B. Rollin, Associate Technical Editor, Nevada
Bureau of Mines and Geology
Jack B. Selbig, Director, Counseling and Testing and
Foreign Student Advisor
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Ross,
carried without dissent.
10. Recommendations for Promotion or Assignment to Rank
The following recommendations for promotion or assignment to
rank, effective July 1, 1979, were submitted for preliminary
review with action to be requested in April:
University of Nevada, Reno
Michael J. Brodhead, to Professor of History
Morris R. Brownell, to Professor of English
Joseph N. Crowley, to Professor of Political Science
H. Eugene Le May, Jr., to Professor of Chemistry
James. K. Mikawa, to Professor of Psychology
John H. Nelson, to Professor of Chemistry
Howard Rosenberg, to Professor of Art
Allen R. Wilcox, to Professor of Political Science
Len L. Trout, to Rank IV, Research & Educational Planning
Richard H. Fashbaugh, to Professor of Mechanical Engineering
John A. Kleppe, to Professor of Electrical Engineering
Harry J. Wolf, to Rank IV, President's Office
E. Irving Hackett, to Rank IV, Cooperative Extension Service
John H. Pursel, to Rank IV, Cooperative Extension Service
Ronald E. Squires, to Rank IV, Agricultural & Industrial
Juan M. Bilbao, to Rank IV, Library, Basque Studies
Robert G. Kinney, to Rank IV, Student Services
Gary J. Blomquist, to Associate Professor of Biochemistry
James A. Bernardi, to Associate Professor, Speech & Theatre
Bruce E. Blackadar, to Associate Professor of Mathematics
*Phillip C. Boardman, to Associate Professor of English
*Warren H. Fox, to Associate Professor of Political Science
Grant F. Leneaux, to Associate Professor of Foreign
Languages & Literature
*David R. Seibert, to Associate Professor of Speech and
Catherine P. Smith to Associate Professor of Music
Lucille R. Guckes, to Associate Professor of Education
David M. Lupan, to Associate Professor Microbiology
Jerry R. May, to Associate Professor of Psychiatry
*Stephen Mc Farlane, to Associate Professor, Speech
Pathology & Audiology
Caroline L. Wakefield, to Associate Professor of Anatomy
Joseph H. Marion, to Rank III, Cooperative Extension
Emory L. Marshall, to Rank III, Cooperative Extension
John W. Bell, to Rank III, Mines and Geology
Ada F. Cook, to Rank III, Student Services
William A. Peppin, to Rank III, Seismology
James D. Van Wormer, to Rank III, Seismology
The following promotions or assignment to Rank II are within
the authority of the President and are reported for
Charles V. Records, to Rank II, Admissions and Records
Helen K. Stoddard, to Rank II, Cooperative Extension Service
*Diana F. Thran, to Rank II, Plant, Soil & Water Science
*Boyce Eugene Wheeler, to Rank II, Cooperative Extension
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Mary Fitzgerald, to Associate Professor of Nursing
Marianne Tortorici, to Associate Professor of Radiologic
Sue Chung, to Associate Professor of History
James Frey, to Associate Professor of Sociology
Joseph Fry, to Associate Professor of History
*Richard Kallan, to Associate Professor of Communication
Marilyn Lester, to Associate Professor of Sociology
Joseph Mc Cullough, to Professor of English
*John Swetnam, to Associate Professor of Anthropology
Thomas Tominaga, to Associate Professor of Philosophy
Donald Browning, to Associate Professor of Management
William Corney, to Associate Professor of Management
*Richard Hoyt, to Associate Professor Finance
David Holmes, to Associate Professor of Physical Education
Martha Mc Bride, to Associate Professor of Educational
Foundation & Counseling
Michael Stowers, to Associate Professor of Curriculum &
Bill Wagonseller, to Professor of Special Education
Jeffrey Dundon, to Associate Professor of Physics
Edwin Grayzeck, to Associate Professor of Physics
David Weide, to Associate Professor of Geoscience
Robert Ball, to Rank III, Library
William R. Dakin, to Rank IV, Educational Services
James Dropp, to Rank III, Controller's Office
Jeffrey Halverson, to Rank III, Registrar's Office
Robert M. Lamkin, to Rank IV, Personnel
John T. Standish, to Rank IV, Financial Aids
Robert Stephens, to Rank III, Admissions Office
The following promotions or assignment to Rank II to Assist-
ant Professor are within the authority of the President and
are reported for information:
Sharee Schrader, to Rank II, University College
Charlotte Brown, to Rank II, Library
Anna Kepper, to Rank II, Library
Yoshiyuki Ishikawa, to Assistant Professor of Music
Sari G. Phillips, to Rank II, Office of Information
*Keith Mc Neil, to Rank II, Continuing Education
Katheleen Street, to Rank II, Financial Aids (promotion
contingent upon receipt of M.S. degree in May, 1979)
Desert Research Institute
Michael E. Campana, to Rank III, Water Resources Center
Clinton Case, to Rank IV, Water Resources Center
Dennis Lamb, to Rank IV, Atmospheric Sciences Center
Joy H. Leland, to Rank IV, Social Sciences Center
Computing Center
George W. Atkinson, to Rank III
The following promotions or assignment to Rank I and II are
within the authority of the Chancellor and are reported for
Sally Broughton, to Rank II
Nancy T. Fisher, to Rank I
Ellen M. Jacobson, to Rank I
Dale P. Seaman, to Rank II
*Also recommended for tenure
11. Recommendations for Award of Tenure
The following recommendations for award of tenure, effec-
tive July 1, 1979, were submitted for preliminary review
with action requested in April:
University of Nevada, Reno
Sheila Burns, Cooperative Extension Service
Glenda Duckworth, Cooperative Extension Service
De Wayne Gilbert, Plant Soil & Water Science
Arthur Gould, Agricultural Communications
Kenneth Sakurada, Cooperative Extension Service
Rupert Seals, Agriculture
*Diana Thran, Plant, Soil & Water Science
*Boyce Eugene Wheeler, Cooperative Extension Service
*Phillip Boardman, English
Michael Coray, History
*Warren Fox, Political Science
John E. Nellor, Biology
*David Seibert, Speech and Theatre
Barbara Chism, Accounting
Howard M. Reed, Economics
Donald Winne, Managerial Sciences
Donald Fronek, Electrical Engineering
*Stephen Mc Farlane, Speech Pathology & Audiology
Lawrence Larson, Geology
Ronald Ogilvie, Controller's Office
William D. Phillips, Physical Plant
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
*Richard Kallan, Communication Studies
Margaret Lyneis, Anthropology
Ellis Pryce-Jones, Theatre Arts
Gerald Rubin, Social Work
Jerry Simich, Political Science
Bhagwan Singh, Philosophy
*John Swetnam, Anthropology
Lawrence Dandurand, Marketing
Eddie Goodin, Management
*Richard Hoyt, Finance
Robert Moore, Management
Kevin Crehan, Educational Foundations and Counseling
Frederick Dallimore, Physical Education
Carole Rae, Physical Education
Stephen Herman, Mathematics
Stephen Duffy, University College
Barbara Hanford, Library
Fred Albrecht, Alumni Office
Josephine Durham, Controller's Office
Patrick Hoye, Controller's Office
*Edith Mc Neil, Continuing Education
Clark County Community College
Bruce A. Bollman, Automotive Department
Eugene C. Braun, Student Services
Raymond H. Eade, Hotel/Food Services
Shirley H. Fu, Learning Resources
Gordon Gochnour, Health Occupations
Harvey Allen Godorov, Humanities
Edwin Horn, Mathematics
Richard Logsdon, English
Barbara Morgan, Accounting
Jeanne Russo, Data Processing/Student Records
Mary Elizabeth Scott, Henderson Programs
Barbara Smigel, Liberal Arts and Sciences
Alfred F. Soprano, Developmental Education
Northern Nevada Community College
Sarah Campsey, Art, Education, Community Education
Bill H. Davies, Student Services
Fred Fogo, English
Karen Martin, Social Science
Western Nevada Community College
Anthony Calabro, South Campus Administration
Edward L. Hancock, English
Steve Larson, Business
*Also recommended for promotion or assignment to rank.
12. The UNR Experience
The Regents viewed a showing of the film The UNR Experience
which is used for student recruiting purposes.
13. Report Concerning UNR Presidential Search
Chancellor Baepler reported that the UNR Presidential Search
Committee had formally submitted a slate of candidates. The
list and copies of vitas were distributed to the Regents.
Dr. Baepler stated that interviews with the candidates will
be scheduled over the next three weeks, with the anticipa-
tion that a special meeting of the Board can be called for
Friday, March 16, at which time appointment of a UNR Presi-
dent can be recommended. At the same time, he suggested,
since the UNLV Presidential search will have been concluded
and the interviews complete, it is likely that appointment
of that Officer can also be accomplished at this meeting.
Chairman Cashell expressed appreciation to the Search
Committee for its efforts.
Chancellor Baepler also suggested that when the current
searches have been concluded, it would be appropriate to
review the search process to identify ways in which it might
be improved and strengthened.
14. Report on Mackay School of Mines Accreditation
President Crowley reported that the Mackay School of Mines
recently had an accreditation visit from the Engineer's
Council for Professional Development, and although the
report has not been issued, it was clear from the exit in-
terview that the overriding concern on the part of the eval-
uation team was with space. Dr. Crowley suggested that this
need for space will be accommodated by legislative approval
of the request for an appropriation for construction of a
new School of Mines building. Previously identified prob-
lems of record keeping and curriculum in the Department of
Mining Engineering have been corrected, and the evaluation
team now suggests the addition of a faculty member; previous
staff deficiences and curriculum problems in the Geological
Engineering Department have been corrected; and addition of
classified and technical personnel has been suggested in the
Metallurgical Engineering Department. Overall, Dr. Crowley
stated that the conclusion seems to be that most of the pre-
viously identified problems have been corrected and space
is now the main concern of the accreditation team making
this most recent visit.
15. Distinguished Nevadan Award to Nancy Gomes
President Crowley recommended that Mrs. Nancy Gomes be des-
ignated as a Distinguished Nevadan and that the award be
presented to her at the special meeting of the Board sched-
uled for March 16. He presented the following statement in
support of the proposed designation:
Nancy A. Gomes, born in Lovelock and a graduate of
the University of Nevada, with additional study at
the University of Chicago, has devoted most of her
adult life to public service in the State. She began
work for the State Welfare Division in the late 1940s,
initiating a number of reforms, one of them leading
to a new State system of foster care for children and
ultimately to her formation of Washoe County's Foster
Grandparents Program. In the 1960s, she was active
as a consultant for the Clark County Welfare Department
and Deputy Director of the Washoe County Community
Action Association, holding State offices in the
League of Women Voters, Women Associates, and her
political party. From 1972-76 she served as a member
of the Washoe County School Board; in 1973 as Chairman
of the Washoe County Blue Ribbon Task Force on Aesthet-
ics and Design; and in 1975 as Chairman of the Washoe
County Board of Equalization. She was elected to the
Nevada State Assembly in 1977, where she continued her
work as an advocate for social welfare, with particular
interest in development of public parks. She is married
to John A. Gomes, and in her private life, as in her
public, has been devoted to helping individuals and
furthering social causes.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Mc
Bride, carried without dissent.
16. Proposal for Evaluation Resource Center, School of Medical
President Crowley requested approval of the establishment
of an Evaluation Resource Center, within the School of
Medical Sciences, under the direction of Dr. Aaron Smith.
A copy of the proposal was included with the agenda
(identified as Ref. P and filed with permanent minutes).
Dr. Crowley noted that this Center, which he described as a
concept rather than a place, is intended to further the
School's goal of improving the quality of human care and
services by providing consultation services to requesting
agencies. It would offer such services to health programs
of State, county, and local governments, hospitals, educa-
tional institutions, nonprofit public agencies, and the
State Legislature. Specifically, it would engage in the
(1) Evaluation of existing programs;
(2) Identification of needs;
(3) Recommendation of or design of programs to meet
these needs; and
(4) Evaluation of the effectiveness of the new
Dean Scully cited a recent request from one of the legisla-
tive committees to assist in the evaluation of mental health
services in the State. Dr. Aaron Smith put together a com-
mittee for this purpose to respond to this request. Such
types of requests are being received to an increasing degree
and the School believes that rather than responding on an ad
hoc basis, that the schools' responses should be distin-
guished clearly in the minds of the public from any individ-
ual faculty member's opinion. Dr. Scully stated that it is
intended that the Center will be self-sustaining, although
there will be a nominal charge for the consulting services
offered. Chancellor Baepler recommended approval.
Mr. Karamanos moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Buchanan, carried without dissent.
17. Hillside Cemetery Property
President Crowley recalled that in December, 1978, the Board
accepted a gift from Mr. and Mrs. William Thornton of Reno
of the Hillside Cemetery property near the UNR Campus. Mr.
Thornton has subsequently indicated that he will continue to
pay the cost of legal work required to clear title to the
cemetery and has retained Mr. Clinton Wooster for that
At President Crowley's request, General Counsel Lessly
explained that it will be necessary for the Legislature to
amend NRS 451.070 which prescribes the method by which the
City of Reno may order disinterment and removal of all human
remains from a cemetery within the City. It will then be
necessary to request the Reno City Council to take action to
remove the remains.
President Crowley and Chancellor Baepler requested authori-
zation to seek the necessary legislation to effect the re-
moval of remains from the Hillside Cemetery and to retain
Mr. Clinton Wooster as Special Counsel for this purpose at
no cost to the University.
Mr. Ross moved approval. Motion seconded by Mrs. Fong,
carried without dissent.
18. Proposed Acquisition of Land
President Crowley reported that the Division of Mental
Hygiene and Mental Retardation owns approximately 3.7 acres
adjoining UNR (south of Mc Carren Boulevard, north of Anelli
Lane, and east of Virginia Street), which the University
proposed to acquire at its appraised value plus costs of
sale. Dr. Crowley requested authorization to seek intro-
duction of a bill to the 1979 Legislature which would ap-
propriate $97,000 from the State General Fund to the pur-
change of this State-owned land by the University. Chancel-
lor Baepler concurred.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Ross,
carried without dissent.
19. Proposed Increase in UNR Summer Housing Rates
President Crowley recommended the following changes in
Summer housing rates, effective Summer, 1979:
All halls except White Pine Hall:
Double room from $4 to $5 per night per person
Single room from $5 to $6 per night per person
For White Pine Hall, which has a number of conveniences not
available in other halls; e. g., private bathrooms, living
rooms, telephones and linen service, the following rates are
One bedroom, one person $ 7.50 per night
Two bedrooms, two to four persons 15.00 per night
Four bedrooms, five to eight persons 30.00 per night
Dr. Crowley reported that currently the rate structure for
White Pine Hall is based on per-person charges of $4 per
night for a double room and $5 per night for a single room.
There appeared to be consensus among the Regents that an
increase in the Summer housing rates was justified and that
the rates for conference participants and other non-student
groups (e. g., Judges, Sixth Army) be increased to $1 above
the new rates proposed by President Crowley.
Mr. Ross moved that the proposed changes in Summer housing
rates be approved for regular UNR students and increased by
$1 additional in each category for non-students. Motion
seconded by Mr. Karamanos, carried without dissent.
20. Appointment of Executive Director, Energy Systems Center,
President Smith recommended the appointment of Dr. Christo
G. Stojanoff as Director of the Energy Systems Center, ef-
fective May 1, 1979, at an annual salary of $40,000. A copy
of Dr. Stojanoff's vita was included with the agenda
(identified as Ref. Q and filed with permanent minutes).
Mr. Mc Bride moved approval. Motion seconded by Dr.
Lombardi, carried without dissent.
The meeting adjourned for lunch and a meeting of the Investment
Advisory Committee and reconvened at 1:30 P.M., with all Regents
and Officers again in attendance who were present during the
morning session.
21. Design Development Drawings, Addition to WNCC/South
President Davis, Architect Harry Wood, and Messrs. Sheehan
and Van Woert of the firm of Sheehan and Hasse presented the
design development drawings for the addition to the South
Campus of Western Nevada Community College. The project
budget consists of $1,120,000 for construction and $100,000
for furnishings and equipment; the addition comprises 20,000
gross square feet, and funding is from the Higher Education
Capital Construction Fund.
Following presentation of the drawings, Mr. Wood noted that
the Western Nevada Community College had received a similar
presentation and had endorsed the plans and recommended
their approval to the Board of Regents.
Mr. Buchanan recalled Regent Ross's efforts with the Legis-
lature to get this project included on the capital improve-
ment program and suggested that Mr. Ross be given the oppor-
tunity to make the motion approving the design development
Mr. Ross moved approval of the plans as submitted. Motion
seconded by Mrs. Fong, carried without dissent.
Mr. Ray Schenk, President of the United Students Association
of WNCC/S, expressed the appreciation of that student body
for work done by the Administration and the planners to
provide this facility to the Campus and also expressed his
appreciation that the students were allowed to participate
in the planning.
22. Report of Ad Hoc Committee on Selection of Independent
Mr. Mc Bride reported that the ad hoc committee had not yet
reached a decision on the selection of an independent audi-
tor but stated that he was prepared to ask for another meet-
ing of the committee prior to the special Board meeting of
March 16 and would anticipate that a recommendation would
be forthcoming from the committee at that time.
Mr. Ross moved that this matter be deferred until the spe-
cial Board meeting called for March 16. Motion seconded by
Miss Mason.
Mr. Buchanan suggested that since the committee had not been
able to reach a decision and develop a recommendation for
the Board, the matter of contracting for an independent aud-
itor be put out to bid, adding that it was his understanding
that there were some inequities in the bidding procedures.
Mr. Mc Bride suggested that Mr. Buchanan's statement was
incorrect, citing a letter from Counsel to the effect that
in his opinion the letter soliciting proposals was adequate.
Motion to defer carried by the following roll call vote:
No - Mr. Buchanan, Mrs. Fong, Mr. Karamanos
Yes - Dr. Lombardi, Miss Mason, Mr. Mc Bride, Mr. Ross,
Mr. Cashell
23. Proposed New Departments, CCCC
President Kreider recalled that in January, the Board had
received a proposal for the establishment of two new Depart-
ments at CCCC, whereby a Fine Arts and Communication Depart-
ment and an English and Foreign Language Department would
replace the present Department of Humanities.
President Kreider requested approval. Chancellor Baepler
Miss Mason moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Karamanos, carried without dissent.
24. Report on Feasibility of Intercollegiate Athletics
Chancellor Baepler recalled that in December, 1978, Miss
Mason requested a report on the feasibility of an Intercol-
legiate Athletics Program at Clark County Community College,
and noted that President Kreider was prepared with a prelim-
inary report in response to this request.
President Kreider reported that approximately 10 months ago,
a request was received from the Student Body President and
Faculty Senate Chairman that CCCC should look into the fea-
sibility of intercollegiate athletics at CCCC. This was
discussed with USUNS representatives and although the CCCC
student government had the support of the USUNS group for
proceeding with a study, no action was taken. The matter
surfaced again in Fall, 1978, and an advisory committee com-
posed of students, faculty and Administration was appointed.
Dr. Kreider noted that although the committee had not yet
submitted a recommendation, it had developed a general
statement of philosophy concerning intercollegiate athletics
in a Community College setting and was now studying costs
and surveying the impact that such a program might have on
the College community, both from the perspective of the
participant and the spectator. He stated that a final
report is expected in approximately one month.
There was discussion concerning possible sources of funding
for such a program, and Chancellor Baepler recalled that
during the 1975 Legislative Session the Legislative finance
committees wrote a letter of intent to the University, in-
dicating that they did not want appropriated funds used for
intercollegiate athletics at the Community Colleges. Dr.
Baepler pointed out that this letter of intent is now four
years old and it was not clear to him just how long such
legislative intent remains binding.
President Berg recalled the problems experienced by NNCC in
attempting to organize an intercollegiate basketball team,
noting that they finally were forced to abandon it and the
College now concentrates on a rodeo team. Other sports are
available only on an intramural basis in cooperation with
the local City volleyball, basketball and baseball leagues.
Larry Schefcik reported that USUNS is also working on a
feasibility study of intercollegiate athletics as a Commun-
ity College program, and he suggested that a report and rec-
ommendation from that group will be ready for consideration
by the Board at its next meeting.
Felicia Braxton, Student Body President at WNCC/N Campus,
reported that the athletic program for WNCC is very limited
and is totally supported by student fees. Interest in the
program is very high among the students, and approximately
30% of the student government budget goes to the program.
Mr. Buchanan moved that the Board go on record as approving
an experimental program of intercollegiate athletics for
the Community Colleges, at no cost to Community College
students, with funding for women's and men's basketball
teams at CCCC to be provided from private funding to be
raised from boosters or other donors.
Chancellor Baepler noted that the committees are approxi-
mately one month away from submitting a report to the Board
and suggested that action at this point might preempt the
work of those committees.
It was agreed that the motion had died for lack of a second
and the matter could be further discussed at such time as
committees reports are ready for consideration by the Board.
25. Proposal for Center for Applied Computer Science, UNLV
President Dixon presented a proposal from the College of
Science, Mathematics and Engineering for creation of a
Center for Applied Computer Science, with Dr. Stephan W.
Sherman, Associate Professor of Mathematics, as Director.
He noted that there are students and faculty within the
Mathematical Sciences Department who would benefit from
working on computer problems drawn from outside the Univer-
sity. Conversely, the Department has a reservoir of exper-
tise which can be offered on a contract basis to other or-
ganizations needing it. Dr. Dixon pointed out that the
proposed Center would require no space, facilities or money
beyond what is regularly available to the Department of
Mathematics. It would not operate a data processing serv-
ice, but would compete for contracts for solving programming
problems. For example, Dr. Dixon noted that the EPA labora-
tory in Las Vegas will experience staff cutbacks in comput-
ing that will force it to contract out for the services to
be offered by the Center. President Dixon requested ap-
proval of the Center as proposed. Chancellor Baepler
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Mc Bride,
carried without dissent.
26. Proposed New Department of Public Administration, UNLV
President Dixon recalled that in January he had presented
a proposal for a new Department of Public Administration,
to be accomplished by a separation of the Public Administra-
tion Program from the Department of Political Science. He
requested approval of the Board. Chancellor Baepler
Mrs. Fong moved approval. Motion seconded by Miss Mason,
carried without dissent.
27. Claim for Damages Filed by Margaret and Leonard Bielawski
General Counsel Lessly noted the inclusion on the agenda
of a claim filed on behalf of Margaret and Leonard B.
Bielawski against the University of Nevada System, Stephen
Nielsen (an instructor at UNLV), and Sheila Garsombke and
Stephen A. Solomon, both students at UNLV. (Claim identi-
fied as Ref. T and filed with permanent minutes.)
Counsel Lessly recommended that the Board take no action on
this claim.
Mr. Ross moved that no action be taken by the Board. Motion
seconded by Mrs. Fong, carried without dissent.
28. Addition to Dickinson Library, UNLV
Chancellor Baepler recalled that in 1977 the Legislature
authorized the issuance by the University of revenue bonds
for $5.1 million to finance the addition to the Dickinson
Library. New legislation is now being prepared which will
greatly expand the base for revenue bonds and make them
more saleable and, hopefully, at a lower rate of interest.
If this new legislation is approved in time, the bonds can
be sold on more favorable terms. If the bonds need to be
sold before passage of the amended legislation, Dr. Baepler
suggested that the alternative of an interim debenture
should be explored, with that debenture to be paid off when
the bonds are eventually sold under the new legislation.
Chancellor Baepler requested authority to proceed with a
debenture of $5.1 million, to be repaid upon sale of the
revenue bonds, or failing to negotiate such a debenture, to
proceed with the issuance of revenue bonds either under the
current or amended legislation depending on the timing of
legislative action.
Dr. Lombardi moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Karamanos, carried without dissent.
29. Report on Grant Hall Remodeling, UNLV
Chancellor Baepler noted that there had been some recent
press coverage on the remodeling of Grant Hall, and although
the problem has been substantially alleviated, be believed
the Regents would wish to hear a report.
Dr. Dixon commented on the unseasonably cold weather which
Las Vegas has experienced recently which has further compli-
cated the conditions existing in Grant Hall during the re-
modeling. He noted that the heating and air-conditioning
systems in that building are out of service until the Fall
semester, but the University has been assured that they will
be operable by the first day of classes in September. Sum-
mer programs which are normally offered in Grant Hall will
either be moved to other space temporarily or the classes
will not be offered.
Dr. Dixon recalled that the 1977 Legislature appropriated
$928,000 for physical plant improvements, including heating,
cooling and air handling systems in Grant Hall. This is a
major contract under the control of the State Public Works
Board. In order to allow the contractor the required 150
days to complete the work, there was no choice but to begin
February 1 in order to assure a fully operable plant for
the Fall semester, when weather conditions require air con-
ditioning, and when more students are served than is the
case in the Spring.
In an attempt to alleviate the discomfort caused by lack of
heat in the building, the University purchased and install-
ed 50 electric space heaters.
Dr. Dixon further pointed out that this remodeling will cor-
rect the air handling and temperature control problems in
Grant Hall but will not correct the fundamentally poor con-
ditions under which instruction in the Arts is offered; that
situation will only be corrected by the construction of the
new building which is included in the capital improvement
program now before the Legislature.
Mrs. Fong asked for a report from Chancellor Baepler con-
cerning her request for him to talk to the State Public
Works Board in an effort to get the contractors to arrange
their schedules around class schedules, that is, before
and after classes.
Dr. Baepler pointed out that such irregular work schedules
would incur overtime rates that would make the costs
30. CSUN Constitution
President Dixon presented a proposed revision of the CSUN
Constitution as prepared by CSUN (identified as Ref. V and
filed with permanent minutes). President Dixon recommended
approval. Chancellor Baepler concurred.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr.
Karamanos, carried without dissent.
It was requested that a summary of the changes made in the
CSUN Constitution as reflected in the revision be prepared
and forwarded to the Board.
31. Report of Investment Advisory Committee
Mr. Karamanos, Chairman of the Investment Advisory Commit-
tee, reported the following actions by the Committee:
1. Recommended that Valley Bank of Nevada be authorized to
sell, within the next month or so, the following bonds:
Present Approximate Gain/
SELL Price Mkt. Value Cost Loss
100M U. S. Treasury
Bonds 8 3/4% due
11/15/08 97 1/4 $ 97,250.00 $ 98,032.00 $( 782.00)
150M U. S. Treasury
Bonds 8 1/2% due
5/15/99 95 1/8 142,687.00 146,625.00 (3,938.00)
$239,937.00 $244,657.00 $(4,720.00)
2. Recommended that First National Bank of Nevada be au-
thorized to sell $400,000 par value of corporate bonds
and use the proceeds to buy $450,000 par value of longer
term government bonds. The details of these transactions
are as follows:
Approx. Approx. Antic. Mkt. Gain
Units Security Price Value Income Yield Loss
100,000 Aetna Business Credit 8-3/4
PV Due 7/15/83 97 97,000 8,750 9.02 ( 3,000)
100,000 Eaton Credit Corp. 8-1/2
PV Due 7/15/84 95 95,000 8,500 8.95 ( 5,875)
100,000 European Coal & Steel 8-3/8
PV Due 2/15/83 97 97,000 8,375 8.63 ( 2,625)
100,000 European Coal & Steel 8-5/8
PV Due 5/1/84 97 97,000 8,625 8.89 ( 1,000)
------ ----- ---- -------
386,000 34,250 8.87 (12,500)
450,000 U. S. Treasury Bonds,
7-5/8 Due 2007 86 387,000 34,313 8.87
Dr. Lombardi moved approval of the actions of the Committee.
Motion seconded by Miss Mason, carried without dissent.
32. Design of Dairy Facility, UNR
President Crowley reported that the College of Agriculture
wishes to construct a dairy facility on the site formerly
known as the Jones Ranch. The specialized needs of the
project require that the design group retained must have
expertise in solving problems of waste resulting from a
dairy operation. President Crowley recommended the follow-
ing nominees be submitted to the State Public Works Board,
from which a design group for the dairy facility will be
1. Watersource Consulting Engineers, Reno, Nevada
2. Walters Engineering, Reno, Nevada
Chancellor Baepler recommended approval.
Mr. Buchanan moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Mc
Bride, carried without dissent.
33. Proposed Change in Managerial Group
Chancellor Baepler recalled that in 1977, in response to
a request from the U. S. Energy and Research Development
Administration, a Managerial Group for the University of
Nevada System was established to negotiate, execute and
administer contracts involving classified information.
That Managerial Group consisted of the Chancellor and the
Presidents of UNR, UNLV and DRI. At the same meeting, the
Board adopted a resolution excluding Regents from access to
classified information.
Chancellor Baepler recommended adoption of a new resolution
to reflect the 2 new Regents and to reaffirm the Managerial
Group, including the above-named Officers and the Security
Officer, as follows:
BE IT RESOLVED that the following Officers of the University
of Nevada System shall be known as the Managerial Group as
described in the Industrial Security Manual for Safeguarding
Classified Information:
Chancellor, University of Nevada System
President, University of Nevada, Reno
President, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
President, Desert Research Institute
UNS Security Officer
AND BE IT RESOLVED that these Officers, acting as the Mana-
gerial Group, have been processed or will be processed for
a personnel clearance for access to classified information
to the level of the facility clearance granted to this in-
stitution, as provided for in the aforementioned Industrial
Security Manual;
AND BE IT RESOLVED that the said Managerial Group is hereby
delegated all of the Board's duties and responsibilities
pertaining to the protection of classified information under
classified contracts of the Department of Defense or User
Agencies of its Industrial Security Program awarded to the
University of Nevada System;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following members of
the Board of Regents shall not require, shall not have, and
can be effectively excluded from access to all classified
information in the possession of the University of Nevada
System, and do not occupy positions that would enable them
to affect adversely the policies and practices of the Uni-
versity of Nevada System in the performance of classified
contracts for the Department of Defense or User Agencies
of its Industrial Security Program, awarded to the Univer-
sity of Nevada System, and need not be processed for a
personal clearance:
James L. Buchanan, II Louis E. Lombardi, M. D.
Robert A. Cashell Brenda D. Mason
Lilly Fong John R. Mc Bride
Chris N. Karamanos John Tom Ross
Molly F. Knudtsen
Mr. Ross moved approval. Motion seconded by Mr. Buchanan,
carried without dissent.
34. Chancellor's Report
Chancellor Baepler reported that hearings on the budget for
the University will begin next week. As bills are received
which affect the University, particularly the organizational
structure of the System and the Board, copies will be sent
to the Board.
35. New Business Introduced By Regents
(1) Mr. Mc Bride reported that the ad hoc committee on the
selection of an independent auditor had agreed that a
Regents Standing Committee on Audits should be consid-
ered. Accordingly, he rquested the Board's review of
a study by Price Waterhouse & Company, entitled The
Audit Committee, and that consideration be given to an
appropriate revision of the Board's Bylaws to estab-
lish such a standing committee. It was agreed that a
proposed revision of the Bylaws would be prepared by
the staff for consideration at the next regular meeting
of the Board.
(2) Mr. Karamanos requested that a committee be appointed
to review the University Code with the purpose of pro-
posing amendments to clarify and update the document.
It was suggested that a committee should also look at
the Board of Regents Bylaws.
(3) Mrs. Fong recalled that the Board had allocated funds
to hire a consultant to do a Health Manpower Study but
had not yet received a report from that consultant.
Chancellor Baepler recalled that a letter reporting the
status of the study had been sent to Mrs. Fong earlier
in response to her request and agreed that a duplicate
of the letter would be provided to her.
The meeting adjourned at 2:45 P.M.
Bonnie M. Smotony
Secretary to the Board


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Frontline, Overseas Shipholding Rallying, but for How Long?
The tanker stocks have been moving wildly today, as recent corporate news and geopolitical events have been affecting the companies. For example, Businessweek reported that Iran sanctions are tightening as Frontline (NYSE: FRO) and Overseas Shipholding Group (NYSE: OSG) are halting crude cargo from Iran. Additionally, OSG filed a $500 million shelf yesterday, which will allow the company to raise more capital
Frontline was up over 5 percent and Overseas Shipholding Group nearly 10 percent on today's trading session.
Iberia Bank's analyst, David Beard, told Benzinga that he believes "the moves in shipping were partly sparked by short covering in OSG, following their $500mm shelf filing. My thoughts are that the shorts might have realized that OSG can use its unencumbered ships to raise additional capital, thus enabling the company to generate substantial liquidity."
"With several tanker pools announcing that they are not willing to ship Iranian crude oil, we believe oil shippers will need to offer higher rates to move crude oil out of the Gulf, given the heightened risk. Higher rates are always good for tanker stocks," Beard continued.
Evercore Partners' Jonathan Chappell cited Overseas Shipholding Group's shelf filing as one of the drivers behind today's rally. He stated that "OSG filed a $500 million shelf last night, which may lead some to believe that any liquidity/financing concerns could be alleviated." In addition, Chappell mentioned that "OSG suspended its dividend Thursday night, which was a catalyst shorts were holding out for - with that removed they probably didn't have an identifiable catalyst."
He also sees the recent product tank orders and stated desire to invest in VLCC newbuildings later this year by Frontline's Chairman as a potential sign that the market is bottoming and points out that the rally in dry bulk stocks may be helping the liquid tanker companies.
One dry bulk name that has rallied in February is DryShips (NASDAQ: DRYS) that is up almost 70 percent since the beginning of the month.
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Evercore Partners disclosure regarding OSG: The analyst knows or has reason to know that the subject company is (or was within the past 12 months) a client of the member.
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