Minutes for the Utah State Board of Regents, February 27, 1973

Minutes of meeting, Utah State Board of Regents, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, February 27, 1973

MINUTES OF MEETING UTAH STATE BOARD OF HIGHER EDUCATION University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah February 27, 1973 CONTENTS Page ROLL CALL 137 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JANUARY 23, 1973 138 REPORT OF THE COMMISSIONER Concerns of Classified Employees Organization at Utah State University 138 Calendar for Board Meetings, March-April 1973 139 Institutional Responses to State Auditor's Reports 140 Inventory of Vehicles of Multiple Passenger Capacity - Four Southern Utah Institutions 140 Analysis of Enrollments and 1973-74 Budget Recommendations 141 Draft Memorandum on Student Recruitment Practices - Letter from Two-Year College Association, Utah Education Association 141 Memorandum on Summary of Requests by the Higher Education Joint Appropriations Subcommittee 142 COMMITTEE REPORTS Budget and Finance Committee Report on Educationally Disadvantaged Programs 142 Liability Insurance 142 Report on Current Status of Appropriations for Fiscal Year 1973-74 145 Curriculum, Roles, and Vocational-Technical Training Committee Extension of Master of Science Degree, College of Science, to In-Service Secondary School Teachers - University of Utah 146 Curriculum, Roles, and Vocational-Technical Training Committee (Continued) Certificate of Graduation in Brick Masonry - Utah Technical College at Salt Lake 146 Associate of Applied Science Degree Program in Medical Technology - Weber State College 147 Cooperative ROTC Program - University of Utah and Westminster College 147 Police Science and Corrections - Weber State College and University of Utah 148 Home Economics Program - University of Utah 148 INVESTMENT POLICY 155 COMMITTEE REPORTS (CONTINUED) Curriculum, Roles, and Vocational-Technical Training Committee (Continued) Vocational-Technical Program Roles - Five-Year Plans 156 Ecology and Environment Activities of the Institutions 157 Submission of Research Grant Applications to State Capitol (Senate Bill 189) 158 Planning and Capital Facilities Committee Student Recruitment Study 158 Inter-Institutional Committee on Computer Services 158 Faculty Workload and Tenure Committee Academic Freedom, Responsibility and Tenure 159 Governance Committee 159 1973 Higher Education Assembly - Comment of Chairman Billings 160 l i Page Legislation and Litigation Committee 160 Independent Audit of Sponsored Research Programs - Comment 160 INSTITUTIONAL REPORTS University of Utah Research Park Progress Report 161 Rocky Mountain Regional Resource Center - Application for Continuation 162 Utah Technical College at Salt Lake Increase in Student Fees 162 1973 Higher Education Assembly - Governance of Technical Colleges 162 ADJOURNMENT 162 i n 137 MINUTES OF MEETING UTAH STATE BOARD OF HIGHER EDUCATION University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah February 27, 1973 Board Members Present Peter W. Billings, Chairman Donald B. Holbrook, Vice Chairman Warren H. Bulloch George C. Hatch Ira A. Huggins Richard J. Maughan Thomas S. Monson Mrs. Jean Overfelt Luke G. Pappas Rex G. Plowman Roy W. Simmons H. Bruce Stucki Nathan C. Tanner Board Members Excused Merrill J. Millett Charles E. Peterson Office of the Commissioner G. Homer Durham, Commissioner Leon R. McCarrey, Associate Commissioner Myron R. Holbert, Associate Commissioner Harden R. Eyring, Assistant Commissioner B. Jackson Wixom, Jr., Information Officer Mrs. Joyce B. Fox, Secretary Others Present Institutional Officers Present University of Utah President Alfred C. Emery Thomas C. King, Provost Jerry R. Andersen, Academic Vice President Ted E. Davis, Financial Vice President William S. Partridge, Vice President for Research Utah State University President Glen L. Taggart Richard M. Swenson, Vice Provost Dee A. Broadbent, Vice President, Business Weber State College President Joseph L. Bishop Southern Utah State College President Royden C. Braithwaite Snow College Garth R. Beacham, Dean of Instruction Dixie College Andrew H. Barnum, Vice President of Instruction College of Eastern Utah Ted J. Jensen, Business Manager Utah Technical College at Provo Dale Peterson, Educational Vice President Utah Technical College at Salt Lake President Jay L. Nelson Lavor K. Chaff in, Deseret News John Cummins, Salt Lake Tribune Duane V. Cardall, KSL Ron Mitchell, Utah Daily Chronicle Loyd C. Whitlock, Utah Education Association Steve Hale, Utah Education Association Dr. Virginia F. Cutler, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Family Economics and Home Management, Brigham Young University Mrs. Josephine Nichols, Retired Former Director of Sill Home Living Center, University of Utah Nannette Pederson, Home Economics Major, University of Utah 138 Chairman Peter W. Billings called the meeting to order at 1:15 p.m. On motion of Mr. Plowman, the minutes of the meeting of Janu-ary 23, 1973 were unanimously approved as distributed. REPORT OF THE COMMISSIONER Concerns of Classified Employees Organization at Utah State University Commissioner G. Homer Durham referred to a letter sent to President Glen L. Taggart, under date of February 2, 1973, from the Executive Committee of the Classified Employees Organization of Utah State University. The letter asked to have communicated to the Board the following requests for: (1) an in-depth study and comparative analysis of wage and salary schedules of the state institutions of higher education; (2) establishment of standard, statewide job descriptions which would create uniform competition and pay scale; (3) a comparison of classified employee salaries and those of other state government employees; (4) an adjustment in the base for the lower income areas as a more equitable means of giving pay increases. Commissioner Durham said he did not feel that the second item, establishment of standard, statewide job descriptions, would be advisable at this time. However, a study of wage and salary schedules of the System might be undertaken. Chairman Billings referred the matter to the Budget and Finance Committee for consideration and requested that the Committee refer the matter to the Office of the Commissioner for study if they so decide after deliberation. 139 Calendar for Board Meetings, March-April 1973 Commissioner Durham referred to a proposed calendar for Board meetings for the remainder of the current fiscal year and the July organi-zation meeting. He also raised the possibility of holding the annual Higher Educa-tion Assembly on Monday, April 23, 1973, at the University of Utah. Chairman Billings had earlier indicated that this year it might be advis-able to convene the institutional councils, the Board, and chief administra-tive officers in a "family" discussion, in light of the recent Supreme Court decision. Chairman Billings noted that the Board had visited each of the campuses a number of times and that one of the reasons for visiting them was to meet with their staff and institutional council and have opportunity to discuss problems of the particular university or college being visited. This had not happened for the past year; therefore, he had suggested meeting at the seat of state government. He said he felt it was appropri-ate to hold Board meetings at the various institutions, but he would be willing to do so only on condition that arrangements be made to use part of the time to consider the problems of the particular institution and to meet with the institutional council. The frequency with which the Board visits the institutions should be determined not on their distance from Salt Lake City but by the size of the institution and the commensurate number of problems the Board is called upon to consider. Mr. Plowman offered a motion to schedule the March Board meet-ing in Ogden at Weber State College, and the April Higher Education 140 Assembly and Board meeting, April 23-24, 1973, at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. Mr. Monson seconded the motion and it was unanimously adopted. Chairman Billings requested President Bishop to arrange a meeting with the Weber State College Institutional Council. Institutional Responses to State Auditor's Reports Commissioner Durham referred to a letter, dated February 8, 1973, from the Secretary of the State Board of Examiners to all depart-ment heads, concerning audits conducted by the State Auditor's Office and pointing to a policy that all state departments and agencies "shall submit a report to the Board of Examiners within thirty (30) days after submission of the audit report." Mr. Simmons offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Huggins and unanimously adopted, that each institution, upon receiving a report from the State Auditor, shall also report promptly to the Budget and Finance Committee of the Board, through the Office of the Commissioner, as to what steps are being taken to correct any matters that have been raised in the audit report and other comments with respect thereto. The Budget and Finance Committee shall then report to the Board. Inventory of Vehicles of Multiple Passenger Capacity - Four Southern Utah Institutions In response to an assignment of the Board to the Commissioner, November 28, 1972, with respect to the safety of the 1962 Bluebird bus at Dixie College, Commissioner Durham submitted an inventory of vehicles of multiple passenger capacity at Dixie College, Southern Utah State College, Snow College, and College of Eastern Utah, as of December 1972. 141 Advice from the Dixie College administration was that the Bluebird bus, while currently certified by the State as being safe, was suitable only for use in the immediate area of the campus. Analysis of Enrollment and 1973-74 Budget Recommendations The question has arisen frequently of the relationship between enrollment load carried by the institutions and the amount of funding received. Commissioner Durham referred to a table based on the funding recommendations adopted by the Board November 28, 1972 for the present Legislature. The table shows the percentage of FTE students and LDFTE students with respect to two financial factors: (1) the total education and general budget, and (2) the state appropriation only. It is a means of analyzing the Board's action with respect to financial planning, rather than the means of determining a budget. Chairman Billings requested a similar report for the March meet-ing based on actual legislative appropriations. Draft Memorandum on Student Recruitment Practices - Letter From Two-Year College Association, Utah Education Association Commissioner Durham referred to a letter addressed to him, February 20, 1973, from the Two-Year College Association of the Utah Education Association, protesting the draft memorandum on institutional recruitment practices. In his reply Commissioner Durham suggested that what the letter referred to as the "Eyring Plan" was not a plan but rather a draft memorandum circulated to members of the Board for discussion purposes and directed to the Board's concern for strengthening and making vital the roles of the small colleges, especially those with 142 decreasing enrollment patterns. His response invited their specific com-ments on the contents of the draft and the major problems it attempts to address. Memorandum on Summary of Requests by the Higher Education Joint Appropriations Subcommittee Commissioner Durham called attention to a memorandum summar-ized from the minutes of the Higher Education Subcommittee meetings held since the Legislature convened in January, showing dates, motions adopted, and indication of disposition already made. He pointed out some items which may be referred to the Board for study by the Higher Educa-tion Planning Committee when it is organized at the end of the session. COMMITTEE REPORTS Budget and Finance Committee Report on Educationally Disadvantaged Programs. Chairman Roy W. Simmons referred to a report on educationally disadvantaged programs which was discussed at a meeting of the Budget and Finance Committee of the Whole Board held Tuesday morning, February 27, 1973. On motion of Chairman Simmons, seconded by Mr. Plowman, the report was accepted by unanimous vote. Liability Insurance. Chairman Simmons noted that a lengthy dis-cussion ensued at the Committee meeting concerning liability insurance and that a motion was adopted by the Committee that the discussion be continued at the Board meeting. Additional information was secured since the morning meeting, in answer to certain questions raised. 143 One question concerned the possibility of accepting the low bid for liability insurance, then cancelling it in a short period of time if the Board so determined. The answer from the insurance agency was affirma-tive. The premium must be paid in advance. If the insurance were cancelled, the agency would charge a prorated premium plus 10 percent. The insurance agency also suggested that if the Board wished to increase the retention on each loss, for example to $10, 000 from the proposed $5,000, it would mean a 20 to 25 percent reduction in premium. Each case would involve some 25 people, including members of the Board, institutional council, and administrative officers; thus, the risk for each period on a $10,000 retention would be a nominal $400. The retention is case retention, not individual. Chairman Simmons recommended requesting the University of Utah College of Law to make a thorough study and report of the matter of the liability of the individual institutions, members of the Board, institutional councils, and executive officers, and alternative methods of paying losses that might be sustained. Chairman Simmons suggested the possibility of letting the present bid lapse while such a study was made, taking the calculated risk that a new bid would not be appreciably higher. Chairman Billings said he felt the matter would eventually require an opinion of the Attorney General, after first being subjected to study. Mr. Plowman doubted the advisability of letting the present bid lapse, stating that a future bid would probably not be favorable based on 144 experience in obtaining the present bid. Mr. Stucki agreed that a rebid probably would cost considerably more. Mr. Plowman offered a motion to accept the Wrongful Acts Public Liability Insurance, including prior acts coverage, on the present basis of $1,000,000 annual aggregate limit, one-year premium, prepaid, subject to cancellation; to change the retention from $5,000 to $10,000 for each case; to request the University of Utah College of Law, through its faculty and student research facilities, to make a comprehensive study of all facets involved; and to make a definite decision at the April Board meeting of whether to continue or cancel the policy. Mr. Huggins seconded. Mr. Holbrook pointed out several items that need clarification and should be included in a study. As far as past coverage is concerned, it is made express in the bid that it would apply only to things "as yet unknown." Secondly, he pointed out that one of the alternatives presented was to cover only the boards ( i . e . , Board of Higher Education, institutional councils, executive officers); another was to cover all employees. It is a policy issue that requires resolution. He questioned whether the institu-tions, per se, would be covered. He also mentioned the concept of an indemnity policy, which could include not only the amount of the liability but provision for tendering the claim to the indemnitor, including costs and expenses of attorneys fees. He strongly endorsed the concept of a study and of accepting the present bid on a conditional basis. Chairman Simmons suggested that the insurance company be requested to give an option to change from one-year to three-year 145 coverage within six months, upon payment of the balance of the premium, which Mr. Plowman accepted as part of his motion. Chairman Billings suggested that the Board ask the Attorney General to approve, from a legal standpoint, buying this particular policy. Mr. Plowman also accepted this amendment. Chairman Billings noted that it is understood that the institutions are not committed to the policy and may oppose it, if they desire, pending results of the study. President Emery agreed that the University of Utah could pay its share under the compromise arrangement. The institutions will be billed individually for their proportionate share of the premium. The Plowman motion was adopted by unanimous vote. Mr. Plowman, in response to a question from President Bishop, said all institutions should cooperate in and have access to the study. Chairman Billings asked the institutions to voice any concerns to the Office of the Commissioner for transmittal to those involved in the study of liability. In making the request to the Dean of the Law School to under-take such a study, it should be made clear that it is a request, not a directive. Report on Current Status of Appropriations for Fiscal Year 1973- 74. Chairman Simmons referred to a tabulation showing the action of the Higher Education Joint Appropriations Subcommittee with respect to the budget for the Utah System of Higher Education for fiscal year 1973-74. 146 Curriculum, Roles, and Vocational-Technical Training Committee Vice-Chairman Richard J. Maughan reported the action of the Committee taken at its meeting held February 26, 1973. Extension of Master of Science Degree, College of Science, to In-Service Secondary School Teachers - University of Utah. On motion of Mr. Maughan, seconded by Mr. Simmons, the Board unanimously approved the request of the University of Utah to extend the Master of Science degree in the College of Science to in-service secondary school teachers in the science area. It should be clearly understood that a separate degree at the master's level has not been approved; no state-ments in the catalog or on the transcript should so imply. Furthermore, approval infers that this service program will use the course, facilities, equipment, and staff of the existing science programs and will not be used as justification for increased state funding. Certificate of Graduation in Brick Masonry - Utah Technical College at Salt Lake. On motion of Mr. Maughan, seconded by Mr. Pappas, the Board unanimously approved a role assignment in brick masonry for Utah Technical College at Salt Lake. No other program should be initiated for the next three to five years until the effect of this program on the job market can be assessed. The implementation of the program is contingent upon the following factors: Since Utah Technical College at Salt Lake indicated that the program would utilize federal funds the first year, the proposal should be operated on federal funding on a trial basis for at least one year. During this period, an agree-ment between Utah Technical College at Salt Lake, the 147 Bricklayers Union, and other potential employers should be arranged. Furthermore, articulation between the post-secondary and secondary brick masonry programs should be developed. The latter action should guarantee a potential source of transfer students. The program should not be adopted as a regular program of the Technical College unless a new source of state funding is demonstrated to the Board. For the purpose of this report, a new source of state funding is defined as: (1) funding obtained from the Legislature in excess of the previous year's budget as a result of increased student enrollment; (2) funding obtained from the Legislature in excess of the previous year's budget as a result of line item appropriations for specified programs; or (3) funds that originate from institutional or Board action eliminating unneeded or unwarranted programs at the institution. Associate of Applied Science Degree Program in Medical Techology - Weber State College. On motion of Mr. Maughan, seconded by Mr. Monson, the Board unanimously approved the request of Weber State College to offer the Associate of Applied Science degree in medical technology. Approval is contingent upon the use of the ladder concept in this area; i . e . , it is assumed that the two-year program for medical technology (medical laboratory technicians) will use the identical curricula, staff, facilities, and equipment used the first two years of the four-year program in medical technology. Hence, the program would not be used as justifica-tion for increased state funding. Cooperative ROTC Program - University of Utah and Westminster College. Mr. Maughan offered a motion to approve the request for a cooperative agreement between the University of Utah and Westminster College for the Air Force ROTC program. No state funding will be involved. Mr. Monson seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved. 148 Police Science and Corrections - Weber State College and University of Utah. Mr. Maughan offered a motion that a letter be drafted to the Utah State Legislature requesting that the Police Science Academy be located in Ogden, Utah, in conjunction with the police science program at Weber State College; and that a restatement of role assignments in police science and corrections be made, as follows: The role of police science has been assigned to Weber State College. All programs in police science in the state should be articulated with this program at Weber State College. The role in corrections has been assigned to the University of Utah. All programs in corrections in the state should be articulated with the program at the University of Utah. The motion, seconded by Mrs. Overfelt, was unanimously adopted. Home Economics Program - University of Utah. Mr. Maughan offered a motion to request the University of Utah administration to prepare a draft document for the March meeting of the Board, articulating their intent regarding the role of home economics at the University of Utah. In this connection, the Curriculum and Roles Committee resolved to recommend to the Board that it make an expression of its policy with respect to home economics at the University of Utah. Mrs. Overfelt seconded the motion. Mrs. Elva M. Barnes, League of Utah Consumers, had requested that "clarification of the position of the Higher Board concerning home economics at the University of Utah be made." The Board, April 25, 1972, in adopting its recommendations concerning teacher education programs, assigned the exclusive role in home economics education to Utah State University. It was the Board's intent to maintain a strong, 149 viable program in home economics at the University of Utah but no longer to certify teachers in home economics. Since that time the University of Utah administration has shifted courses in foods and nutrition to the College of Health, and has appointed committees to study early childhood education and family life education programs. Vice President Andersen spoke to the merits of changes in the home economics curricula. He said it was highly doubtful that the committee studying family life programs could complete its report and obtain institu-tional approval by the March Board meeting. Chairman Billings noted that the motion does not ask the Board to pass on the merits of any proposal at this time, but rather to determine that the University of Utah has opportunity to articulate its plans to the Board by March, or later. Vice President Andersen said one of the results of the Board1 s action of April 25, 1972, in assigning home economics teacher training to Utah State University, was the implication that the University of Utah should do something different with its home economics program than to leave it in the School of Education. The first step was to transfer courses in foods and nutrition to the College of Health. Next, a committee representing affected disciplines was appointed to consider what should be done in the early childhood education area. The committee recom-mended consolidation of all programs into a single program. If approved by the Faculty Senate, the proposal would be brought to the Board at the March meeting. It would involve no new dollars and would stay within 150 assigned roles. Finally, last fall a committee was appointed to study the entire area of family life education, with the charge to determine how best to provide these courses for young women attending the University. He said the present Board action is a direct charge that the Board has no confidence in the way in which the University is conducting its affairs. President Emery said the problem facing us is that all agreed if higher education is to succeed it must have the courage to face the fact that it needs to change. It needs to re-examine its basic concepts. The faculty has not only rejected the notion of stopping change; it has been an active partner in helping the administration try to find ways to bring about effective changes. It is outside of the university that change is rejected. In this case we are not at the question of change. The real question is whether the University will be given opportunity to consider change, and whether the committee will even be given an opportunity to'report. It is also a question of building usage. President Emery said the University administration had no intention of remodeling the Sill Home Living Center before first talking to Mr. Sterling W. Sill and others whose contributions built the structure, and bringing it to the Board. Mr. Simmons noted that the request of Mrs. Barnes simply asks for clarification of the position of the Board concerning home economics at the University of Utah. It is a reasonable request. He suggested that March might be too early, but a date should be set. Mrs. Overfelt then offered the following resolution in the form of a motion: 151 WHEREAS, on April 25, 1972, the Utah State Board of Higher Education adopted a recommendation stating that commencing with the academic year 1973-74 the University of Utah would discontinue the certifying of teachers in home economics education, and that this would be assigned as an exclusive role to Utah State University; and WHEREAS, members of the State Board of Higher Education have consistently supported the development of a strong, viable program in home economics at the Univer-sity of Utah, and have at no time, by act or deed, suggested or implied that this most important area should in any way be de-emphasized; BE IT RESOLVED, that members of the Board are opposed to the University of Utah dismantling the present Department of Home Economics and its component program parts until a report has been filed and discussed with the Utah State Board of Higher Education. Mr. Plowman said he felt the proposed resolution was consistent with the role assignment. The only effect of the role assignment on the Department of Home Economics at the University of Utah was that it could no longer grant teaching certificates. Vice President Andersen said he was troubled by what was meant by "de-emphasizing" the program. Obviously some change was intended by the Board's action, he said. President Emery said that when the University of Utah was denied the right to certify home economics teachers, there was not much point in having home economics in the School of Education. Mr. Maughan said he felt there was misunderstanding in the University's interpretation of the Board's proposed directive. The Board had assurances from all concerned that the home economics program at the University of Utah would continue to be a viable one. The Committee's 152 recommendation and Mrs. Overfelt's resolution are efforts to get answers, nothing more. Mrs. Overfelt said the Committee was told by the University that it could keep a strong, viable Department of Home Economics without home economics education. Mr. Hatch said the last testimony from the State Board of Educa-tion and the University of Utah Department of Home Economics was that very few of the students graduated with teaching certificates. He suggested to Mrs. Overfelt that her motion be amended to include the first two points, then conclude by stating the Board would welcome a report from the University on how it proposes to carry on the program. Mr. Holbrook said there is a difference in some of the thinking of some of the people at the University. They were assuming that if the teacher education role were taken away it would sound the death knell of the department. Mr. Maughan has said that if that were the case the role assignment would not have been made. The Board needs to provide the University people with full opportunity to study the matter. President Emery said there is a real distinction between having a separate department and having a viable program. Vice President Andersen said that no change could be made for a year. A preliminary report could be made in March, but to run it through the entire academic process would take probably until fall. Mr. Holbrook said the charge presupposed the proposition that there should be a viable program in home economics at the University of 153 Utah. The Board does not want to prejudge that while committees are working on it. Mr. Holbrook offered a substitute motion to table the matter until the University has opportunity to study it. Mr. Monson said the statement concerning the Sill Home Living Center should be articulated. If not, there will be a credibility gap between the University and the community. President Emery stated again his intention to talk with the building donor and others and to bring the matter to the Board before considering any action. Mr. Simmons seconded Mr. Holbrook's motion to table until time for further study. Implied in the motion is the request to the University, in the normal course, to study the matter and report to the Board within a reasonable time. Mr. Simmons withdrew his second. Mr. Hatch offered a motion to adopt the first two paragraphs of Mrs. Overfelt's proposed resolution: "That on April 25, 1972, the Utah State Board of Higher Education adopted a recommendation stating that commencing with the academic year 1973-74, the University of Utah would discontinue the certifying of teachers in home economics educa-tion, and that this would be assigned as an exclusive role to Utah State University; that members of the State Board of Higher Education have consistently supported the development of a strong, viable program in home economics at the University of Utah, and have at no time, by act or 154 deed, suggested or implied that this most important area should in any way be de-emphasized;" and to defer further action until the University makes a report. It is vital to make clear that the Board, in its prior action, did not diminish the program. Mr. Simmons seconded the motion. Mr. Tanner said he felt that when the Board took away a signifi-cant role, it did, in fact, say something. The Department of Home Economics was in the College of Education and the Board took away teaching certificates. Mr. Holbrook offered a substitute motion to table the matter. Mr. Tanner seconded. The motion to table failed of passage. Provost King said it was imperative that the two issues not be enunciated. Whether you want to stimulate universities to deal with their problems in an orderly way or put pressures on them to circumvent the orderly way, it absolutely destroys the desires of the University to make any possible changes. He said the motion would stifle possibility of innovation, change, investigation. Mr. Simmons called for the question. Mr. Hatch's motion then passed with 9 voting yea, 4 no. Chairman Billings, at 2:45 p.m., declared a recess for an execu-tive session of the Board. The meeting reconvened at 3:25 p.m. 155 INVESTMENT POLICY Following the executive session of the Board, Mr. Plowman offered a motion to request the president of each institution to examine carefully recommendations with respect to an investment policy for the Utah System of Higher Education, and to respond and report back to the Board at its meeting scheduled for Weber State College, Tuesday, March 27, 1973. The recommended policy follows: 1. That there be complete separation of state funds, dedicated credits, income from operation of auxiliary facilities, federal funds, etc., from endowment funds. 2. Unrestricted endowment funds may be invested pursuant to the "prudent man rule" of Section 33-2-1 of the Utah Code, with competent investment advice, preferably from non-staff sources. 3. Cash balances in state funds, dedicated credits, income from operation of auxiliary facilities, federal funds, etc., may be pooled for investment purposes in any long-term investments which, upon competent analysis of the meeting of cash needs, may be invested pursuant to Section 33-1-1 and Section 33-2-1 with competent investment advice. 4. Each institution should report monthly on its investments to its institutional council and quarterly to the chairman of the Budget and Finance Committee of the State Board of Higher Education. Mr. Huggins seconded the motion and it was unanimously adopted following discussion. Presidents were requested to include with their response copies of any Attorney General's opinions on the subject of institutional investments. In an exchange for the purpose of clarification, Chairman Billings stated that all funds other than endowment funds would have to be put in certificates of deposit and government guaranteed securities. 156 President Emery said he would like to send his response to the members of the Board, as well as the Commissioner, to provide oppor-tunity for review prior to the March meeting. Curriculum, Roles, and Vocational-Technical Training Committee (Continued) Vocational-Technical Program Roles - Five-Year Plans. Associ-ate Commissioner McCarrey referred to a 14-page document, prepared by the Office of the Commissioner, presenting a summary of present and proposed vocational-technical program roles within the Utah System of Higher Education. Reporting for Mr. Maughan, who had been excused immediately following an executive session of the Board, Dr. McCarrey noted that in view of the detailed nature of the five-year plans and the broad implications of the vocational roles desired by the institutions within the System, the Committee recommended that the Board establish an ad hoc study committee which would make recommendations to the Committee and Board for further action. The Commissioner's Office, institutional representatives, the staff of the State Board for Vocational Education, and the State Advisory Council on Vocational Education should solicit information and complete a study for the nine institutions of higher education, private and proprietary institutions, the area vocational centers, the skills centers, and other agencies involved with post-secondary vocational education. The Associate Commissioner and Director of Academic Affairs should serve as chairman of this committee. The following items should serve as guides for the committee: 157 A detailed comparison of existing and proposed vocational-technical programs should be made to determine the extent of duplication among and between institutions. Existing and proposed vocational programs should be carefully correlated with annual openings in corresponding occupational categories. Vocational programs which are determined to have large occupational openings, or which are determined to be of a basic nature to an institution offering vocational programming, should be made "core programs"--programs which are common to all institutions. Vocational programs which are determined to have relatively small occupational openings, or which are determined to be relatively specialized, should be the role assignment of a limited number of institutions. Role assignments should be based on area of geographical need. If possible, the programs which are the role(s) of any particular institution should be assigned in such a fashion as to create a concentration of programs in an area, or a "cluster." For example, in the area of mechanics, automotive mechanics might be considered a "core program," and a "cluster" of specializations might be: recreational vehicle repair, small engine repair, body and fender, and other similarly related programs. Chairman Hatch re-emphasized the need for close correlation with the State Board for Vocational Education. On motion of Mr. Monson, seconded by Mr. Hatch, the Board unanimously adopted the recommendations set forth above. Ecology and Environment Activities of the Institutions. Dr. McCarrey reported that the Committee requested the institutions to prepare preliminary reports for discussion at the March meeting of the Committee, concerning present activities of the institutions in the areas of ecology and the environment. No action is scheduled until the April meeting. 158 Submission of Research Grant Applications to State Capitol (Senate Bill 189). Dr. McCarrey reported that sponsors of Senate Bill 189, which would require that all research grant applications be submitted to the Governor's Planning Office and the Legislative Analyst for approval before submission to the Federal Government, had agreed to withdraw the legislation if the universities and colleges concerned with research grants would submit to the Governor's Planning Office and the Legislative Analyst, monthly, a list of such proposals. Without objection, the Board approved the suggestion and adopted the recommendation that the matter be referred to the Inter-Institutional Committee on Computer Services for recommendation to the Curriculum and Roles Committee on how to fulfill this obligation. Dr. McCarrey pointed out, as advised by officers of the University of Utah, that this could be easily done on a tape which could be transmitted to the State Capitol via computer. Planning and Capital Facilities Committee Student Recruitment Study. Because of the necessary absence of several presidents of institutions, the draft memorandum of some consi-derations affecting the student recruitment study was not discussed in the morning meeting of the Planning and Capital Facilities Committee of the Whole Board. Copies of responses to the draft from each of the nine institutions were distributed. Inter-Institutional Committee on Computer Services. It was reported that the Inter-Institutional Committee on Computer Services met February 15, 1973, and discussed with representatives from 159 Brigham Young University the possibility of some appropriate coopera-tion, and received a proposal from the University of Utah for the provision of instructional computer services to other institutions. Faculty Workload and Tenure Committee Mr. Monson offered a motion, seconded by Mrs. Overfelt, to adopt, in general principle, the second rough draft, entitled "Academic Freedom, Responsibility, and Tenure," as prepared by the Faculty Workload and Tenure Committee, with the understanding that any principle or part of it would be open for reconsideration at a later time. The motion was unanimously adopted. Mr. Stucki, at a later point in the meeting and following further discussion, offered a motion to rescind the prior action and pass a resolu-tion approving, in general principle, the second rough draft of the Faculty Workload and Tenure Committee, entitled "Academic Freedom, Responsi-bility, and Tenure," and making it subject to further consideration and refinement in subsequent meetings of the Board and with faculties and staffs, including those of a procedural nature. At the suggestion of Mr. Holbrook the word "general" was inserted to read "general principle." Mr. Tanner seconded the motion and it was passed by a vote of 11 ayes, 1 no. Governance Committee Chairman Donald B. Holbrook reminded the committees of the Board that the Governance Committee report was in their hands. He 160 suggested it would be appropriate for the committees, in accordance with the Board's prior action, to consider the Governance Committee recom-mendations and take appropriate action, if desired. He noted that many of the recommendations are already in effect. 1973 Higher Education Assembly Chairman Billings requested each committee chairman to submit recommendations, from the standpoint of his committee, as to what major problems should be discussed at the April 23 Higher Education Assembly as a basis for ongoing policy of the Board. Legislation and Litigation Committee Chairman Ira A. Huggins reported that the Executive Committee had met and discussed the proposed Uniform Management of Institutional Funds Act (Minutes, January 23, 1973), and had decided against further action. Independent Audit of Sponsored Research Programs Mr. Hatch noted that the minutes of the Higher Education Sub-committee on Appropriations for February 22, 1973 report approval of a motion calling for an independent audit of research programs at all institutions covered by the Board policy on reimbursed overhead, "showing both the costs and benefits of research for the fiscal year... ending June 30, 1973." He expressed the hope that sufficient appropriations would be available to the Legislative Auditor or other agency selected by the Legislature to satisfy this motion, to perform the task indicated; 161 further, that word be conveyed that the Board of Higher Education would be honored and pleased to lend all possible assistance to such an independent audit. INSTITUTIONAL REPORTS University of Utah Research Park Progress Report. President Emery submitted the following report on the Research Park for the period ended January 31, 1973: 1. The VR/Wesson Division of Fansteel, Inc. of North Chicago announced plans to relocate its research laboratory on the Research Park. A lease arrangement has been signed whereby they will occupy part of a new building to be constructed as soon as weather permits. It is expected the building will be completed and VR/Wesson moved in during the last quarter of 1973. 2. A lease has been negotiated and signed with Mountain Co- Venture, a partnership of B. Lue and A. Kyle Bettilyon, which provides for 3.5 acres on which to build the 40,000 square foot facility mentioned in Item 1. The building will provide space for additional companies which qualify for location in the Park. 3. The building which accommodates the Continental Branch Bank, Research Park offices, and other research space is nearing completion. It is expected that the bank and Research Park offices will occupy the space in March. Negotiations are under way between the bank and prospective tenants for leasing the 8, 000 square feet of available research space. 4. A revised copy of the Research Park brochure is being used in promotional efforts in attracting qualified tenants to the Park. It highlights the new buildings and the other progress that has been made during the last two years. 5. Engineering and architectural plans are being prepared for the first phase of lighting and landscaping to be installed in the median areas of the roads later this year. 162 Rocky Mountain Regional Resource Center - Application for Con-tinuation. President Emery reported that the University of Utah submitted an application to the Office of Education on January 26, 1973 for the con-tinuation of the Rocky Mountain Regional Resource Center. The amount requested for operation during the 1973-74 fiscal year is $903,556. The Center is presently in its second year of operation and is one of six Regional Resource Centers in the nation. Legislation establishing the centers states that they are to find innovative ways to meet educational needs of more handicapped children more effectively. The Center serves the States of Utah, Idaho, Montana and Wyoming, with the Director of Education in each state being closely involved with the project. Utah Technical College at Salt Lake Increase in Student Fees. President Nelson advised that the State Board for Vocational Education, at its meeting February 9, 1973, author-ized Utah Technical College at Salt Lake to increase student fees $3.00 per quarter, to be used primarily to help finance the College Center. The increase brings total tuition and fees to $103.00 per quarter. 1973 Higher Education Assembly - Governance of Technical Colleges. Chairman Billings requested that President Nelson and President Sorensen come to the Higher Education Assembly, Monday, April 23, 1973, with their suggestions for resolving the various governance questions that have arisen respecting the two Technical Colleges. Chairman Billings declared the meeting adjourned at 4:00 p.m.