Board of Regents, Minutes, 1957-1959

Special Meeting June 10, 1959

Authorize Atomic Energy Commission contract - research by Dr. Pearlstein, Physics

It was moved by Regent Foote, seconded by Regent Greenberg, motion put to vote and carried, that the president be authorized and directed to execute Supplement No. 2 to Atomic Energy Commission Contract AT(11-1)-525 covering research by Professor E. A. Pearlstein of the Department of Physics. This supplement provides additional funds in the amount of $18,505 in support of Professor Pearlstein's research.

Approve promotion and tenure College of Medicine Faculty

It was moved by Regent Greenberg, seconded by Regent Elliott, motion put to vote and carried, that approval be given to the following recommendations for promotion and tenure.

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PROMOTION AND TENURE

Effective date: Annual appointees -- July 1, 1959 Academic year appointees -- September 1, 1959

College of Medicine Present Rank Proposed Rank

Anatomy Arthur Owen Chapman Assistant Professor Associate Professor With tenure

Biochemistry Denham Harman Assistant Professor Associate Professor Yook C. Ng Associate Assistant Professor

Internal Medicine Harold Beenken Instructor and Assistant Research Associate Director of Cardiovascular Research Dorothea M. Edwards Clinical Assistant Instructor Mary J. Henn Associate Assistant Professor Wil B. Nelp Clinical Assistant Instructor Charles Root Associate Assistant Professor

Library Helen M. Toner Assistant Librarian Senior Assistant Librarian with rank of Instructor Medical Microbiology Norman Gustav Miller Assistant Professor Associate Professor with tenure

Neurology and Psychiatry Michael J. Carver Assistant Professor Associate Professor Sol L. Garfield Associate Professsor Professor Malcom Helper Instructor Associate Burdette W. Lundy Clinical Assistant Instructor

Nursing Marjorie J. Hook Assistant Professor Associate Professor Mary Lou House Nursing Arts Instructor Instructor in Surgical Nursing Doris Spragg Instructor and Director Assistant Professor of Dietary of Nutrition Joanne Yeager Dietitian Instructor in Nutrition

Orthopedic Surgery Leo Thomas Hood Associate Assistant Professor

Otorhinolaryngology Allan J. Davis Instructor Associate Ray O. Gillies Instructor Associate

Pediatrics Carol Remmer Angle Associate Assistant Professor Jerome L. L'Ecuyer Second Year Resident Instructor Donald C. Nilsson Associate Assistant Professor Byron B. Oberst Associate Assistant Professor Frank A. Stewart Assistant Clinical Associate Clinical Professor Professor Herman M. Jahr Professor Senior Consultant

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Fred Fricke Instructor Associate

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Special Meeting June 10, 1959 Present Rank Proposed Rank

Physiology & Pharmacology John Ginski Instructor Assistant Professor

Radiology Richard Bunting Fellow (3rd year) Instructor Nathaniel Scott Third Year Resident Instructor Arthur T. Tuma Instructor Associate

Surgery Russell C. Brauer Instructor Associate John B. Davis Associate Assistant Professor Gerard R. F. Landry Clinical Assistant Instructor John W. Porter Assistant Instructor Instructor Herbert H. Davis Professor Senior Consultant

Urology Neal Davis Instructor Associate

Death Recorded

From the Chancellor's office comes a report of the death of a staff member who has been on University retirement. It was moved by Regent Elliott, seconded by Regent Foote, motion put to vote and carried, that this death be made a matter of record in these minutes and the University retirement payrolls adjusted accordingly.

Wilbur C. Staley, Equipment and Locker Room Attendant, retired, May 22, 1959

Esther A. Meachem promotion

It was moved by Regent Greenberg, seconded by Regent Foote, motion put to vote and carried, that Esther A. Meacham, Assistant Professor of Home Economics, be promoted to the rank of Associate Professor of Home Economics.

Accept research grants

It was moved by Regent Foote, seconded by Regent Elliott, motion put to vote and carried, directing acceptance of the following research grants as reported by Dean John C. Weaver, Research Administrator, under date of June 9, 1959:

Research Grants -- $81,550

$8,000 from Corn Industries Research Association through the University of Nebraska Foundation for research by Prof. R. M. Sandstedt of the Department of Biochemistry and Nutrition: Photomicrographic Studies of Starch. (Continuation)

$2,000 from National Soybean Crop Improvement Council through the University of Nebraska Foundation for research by Prof. B. R. Somerhalder of the Department of Agricultural Engineering: Water Usage of Irrigated Soybeans as Influenced by time and method of water application, plant population and variety.

$2,100 from Merck & Company through the University of Nebraska Foundation for research by Prof. T. W. Sullivan of the Department of Poultry Husbandry: The role of feed additives in Poultry Nutrition.

$1,500 from Campbell Soup Company through the University of Nebraska Foundation for research by Prof. J. O. Young of the Department of Horticulture and Forestry: Tomato Research.

$2,500 from Tennessee Valley Authority for research by Dr. R. M. Finley of the Department of Agricultural Economics: Determination of Least-Cost Fertilizer Mixes for Bulk Blenders.

$49,050 from Nebraska Wheat Commission for research under direction of Professors V. A. Johnson and J. W. Schmidt of the Department of Agronomy: Equip, staff and Operate a laboratory for study of wheat problems and evaluate the quality characteristics of new experimental wheat strains.

$10,000 from Teaching Film Custodians, Inc. for the support of conferences of research workers in the newer media of instruction. These conferences are to be directed by Prof. W. C. Meierhenry of the Department of School Administration.

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$1,000 from Potato Development Division for research by Dr. M. L. Schuster of the Department of Plant Pathology: Studies of Soil-Borne Diseases of Potatoes with emphasis on chemical control. (continuation)

$5,400 from National Research Council for research by Dr. Lavon J. Sumption ofthe Department of Animal Husbandry: A Study of Factors Affecting Variation in Mating Behavior.

Authorize Memo. of Agreement for publication of Robert McAlmon: Expatriate Publisher and Writer

It was moved by Regent Greenberg, seconded by RegentFoote, motion put to vote and carried, that the president and assistant corporation secretary be authorized and directed to execute a memorandum of agreement with Robert E. Knoll for publication of Robert McAlmon: Expatriate Publisher and Writer.

Authorize Memo. of Agreement with State of Nebraska for aerial application of chemicals

It was moved by Regent Foote, seconded by Regent Greenberg, motion put to vote and carried, that the president and assistant corporation secretary be authorized and directed to execute a memorandum of agreement with the Department of Aeronautics of the State of Nebraska under which the Department of Aeronautics will provide $11,600 in support of research in the field of aerial application of agricultural chemicals.

Ratify action of former vice president in signing deed

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, by special warranty deed, dated May 25, 1945, filed June 2, 1945, in Book 358, Page 106, of the Deed Records of Lancaster County, Nebraska, The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska, by Robert W. Devoe, Vice President, attested by John K. Selleck, Corporation Secretary, conveyed to William J. Smith and Frances Smith, husband and wife, as joint tenants with right of survivorship and not as tenants in common, for a consideration of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00). the following described real estate:

Lot Ten (10), Block Seven (7), Trester's Addition to Lincoln, Nebraska, known as 2548 W Street, Lincoln, Nebraska;

and

WHEREAS, in order to perfect the title to said real estate it is desired that The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska confirm said conveyance; and

WHEREAS. at that time, no buildings of the University of Nebraska were located upon said real estate, and it was the judgment of the Board that the University could be benefited by said conveyance;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the action of the Vice President of the Board of Regents and the Corporation Secretary thereof, in making, executing and delivering said special warranty deed, be and the same hereby is in all respects confirmed and ratified.

The adoption of the above resolution was moved by Regent Greenberg, seconded by Regent Elliott, and unanimously carried.

Set non-resident fee for graduate thesis work in absentia

It was moved by Regent Elliott, seconded by Regent Foote, motion put to vote and carried, that the tuition fee schedule be revised for certain graduate students registered for thesis work in absentia who have qualified as Nebraska residents while in attendance at the University and who are earning thesis credit while residing in a state other than Nebraska. Fees assessed shall be resident fee plus a nominal non-resident fee of $1.00 per registration for thesis credit.

Authorize purchase of sculpture in F. M. Hall Collection

It was moved by Regent Foote, seconded by Regent Greenberg, motion put to vote and carried, that the wax sculpture entitled "Bimbo Ebreo" be purchased for the F. M. Hall Collection as proposed by the Director of the Art Galleries. This purchase was made in accordance with the provisions of the Hall bequest.

There being no further business, the Board adjourned.

C. E. Swanson (signed) President

Attest:

Joseph Soshnik (signed) Assistant Corporation Secretary

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Special Meeting July 9, 1959

The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska met on this day for a special meeting at 3:00 p.m. in the Administration Building on the city campus.

Regents present: C. E. Swanson, President J. G. Elliott Frank O. Foote Richard E. Adkins J. L. Welsh

Regents absent: B.N. Greenberg

University officials present: Messrs. Clifford M. Hardin, Chancellor A. C. Breckenridge, Dean of Faculties Joseph Soshnik, Assistant Corporation Secretary Carl A. Donaldson, BusinessManager

Minutes Approved

The minutes of the proceedings of the Board at its meeting held June 6, 1959, and June 10, 1959, were approved, copies of the same having been transmitted to the several members of the Board under its order of October 1, 1926.

From the Chancellor's office come reports of resignations, leaves of absence, new appointments, adjustments in work and salary, summer session appointments, retirement and deceased persons. Money being available for those purposes from former apportionment by the Board, the following actions are taken.

Resignations Approved

It was moved by Regemt Welsh, seconded by Regent Elliott, motion put to vote and carried, that the following resignations be approved as recommended by the Chancellor's office.

RESIGNATIONS

John Keating Weaver, part-time Instructor in Architecture, effective January 31, 1959.

Nirmal Dutta, Research Assistant in Physiology, effective June 1, 1959.

Patricia Herzog Olson, part-time Instructor in University High School, effective June 1, 1959.

Kendrick A. Holleman, Assistant County Agricultural Extension Agent, effective June 30, 1959.

Paul F. Sand, Assistant in Agronomy Aeronautical Investigations, effective June 30, 1959.

Alice A. Sides, County Home Extension Agent, effective June 30, 1959.

Raymond Arthaud, Research Associate in Animal Husbandry (USDA), effective July 1, 1959.

Arthur O. Chapman, Assistant Professor of Anatomy, effective July 1, 1959.

Franklin Fenenga, Instructor in Anthropology, effective July 1, 1959.

Charles Raymond Lown, Assistant Professor of Speech and Dramatic Art, effective August 1, 1959.

Edwin Moody Collins, Assistant Professor of Oral Pathology, effective September 1, 1959.

J.Joel Moss, Associate Professor of Home Economics, effective September 1, 1959.

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Elaine Elming, Instructor in Home Economics, effective July 1, 1959.

Barbara Jackson, Instructor in Home Economics, effective July 1, 1959.

James E. Chapman, Assistant County Extension Agent, effective July 31, 1959.

Merton C. Bernstein, Associate Professor of Law, effective September 1, 1959.

S. Elwood Bohn, Instructor in Mathematics, effective September 1, 1959.

Approve Leaves of Absence

It was moved by Regent Foote, seconded by Regent Adkins, motion put to vote and carried, that the following leaves of absence be approved, as reommended by the Chancellor's office.

LEAVES OF ABSENCE

Earl F. Bowen, County Extension Agent, leave of absence without pay from July 4, 1959 to July 3, 1960, to accept ICA foreign assignment in Iran.

Magdalene E. Pfister, Assistant Extension Home Economist, extension of leave of absence without pay from August 11, 1959 to January 31, 1960, to complete Master's degree.

Milton Beckmann, Professor of Secondary Education and Supervisor of Mathematics, leave of absence without pay from September 1, 1959 to August 31, 1960, to accept appointment as Specialist for Secondary School Mathematics under the National Defense Education Act.

Witold Saski, Associate Professor of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, leave of absence with pay for the period September 7, 1959 to February 1, 1960, to pursue additional study in pharmaceutical technology at the University of California.

H. Lloyd Weaver, Curator of Botany, Museum, leave of absence without pay from June 30, 1959 to June 30, 1961; to accept assignment in Turkey.

Allen Ray Edison, Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering, leave of absence without pay from September 1, 1959 to August 31, 1960; to complete requirements for Ph.D. degree at University of New Mexico.

Don Jerome Nelson, Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering, leave of absence without pay from September 1, 1959 to August 31, 1960; extension of leave to complete requirements for Ph.D. degree at Stanford University.

David Wolph Olive, Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering, leave of absence without pay from September 1, 1959 to August 31, 1960; extension of leave of absence without pay from September 1, 1959 to August 31, 1960; extension of leave to complete requirements for Ph.D. degree at the University of Wisconsin.

New Appointments Approved

It was moved by Regent Elliott, seconded by Regent Welsh, motion put to vote and carried, that the following new appointments be approved as recommended by the Chancellor's office.

NEW APPOINTMENTS (Funds available) Interim appointments from the Chancellor's office

College of Agriculture Norma E. Spady, County Extension Agent in Kearney County, at $3900 per year effective July 1, 1959, on 80% time basis.

Morgan C. Webb III, Extension Assistant in Entomology, at $5400 per year effective July 1, 1959; temporary appointment.

Eugene G. Thompson, Research Associate in Entomology, effective June 1, 1959; salary to be paid by USDA; in place of Melvin McKnight.

Charles W. Francis, Assistant County Extension Agent, at $4500 per year effective July 1, 1959; will train in Frontier County.

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