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K. Candidates for Degrees — Westem Kentucky University/University of Kentucky Joint
Engineering Programs (AACR 2)
Ms. Brown said that AACR 2 is the recommendation that the president be authorized to
confer upon each individual whose name appears on the list the degree to which he or she is entitled
upon certification by the university registrar that the individual has satisfactorily completed all
requirements for the degree for which application has been made and as approved by the elected
faculty ofthe University Senate and the Academic Affairs Committee ofthe Board of Trustees.
This is a joint program with Westem Kentucky University (WKU) and the University of
Kentucky. This program was developed to encourage the efficient resources to meet the statewide
demand for engineering professionals. The diplomas will be awarded at WKU.
On behalf of the Academic Affairs Committee, Ms. Brown moved approval of AACR 2. Her
motion, seconded by Mr. Dawson, carried without dissent. (See AACR 2 at the end of the Minutes.)
L. Candidates for Degrees — Bluegrass Community and Technical College (AACR 3)
Ms. Brown said that AACR 3 is a recommendation for the candidates for degrees at the
Bluegrass Community and Technical College. There are four students graduating. The
recommendation is that the president be authorized to confer upon each individual whose name
appears on the list the degree to which he or she is entitled, upon certification by the Kentucky
Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) Board and the University Registrar that the
individual has satisfactorily completed all requirements for the degree for which application has been
made and as approved by the elected faculty of the University Senate and the Academic Affairs
Committee ofthe Board of Trustees.
On behalf of the Academic Affairs Committee, she moved approval of AACR 3. Dr. Pease
seconded her motion, and it carried without dissent. (See AACR 3 at the end of the Minutes.)
M. Academic Degree Recommendation (AACR 4)
Ms. Brown said that AACR 4 is the recommendation that the Board of Trustees approve the
establishment of a Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science with a mzq or in Japanese Language and
Literature in the College of Arts and Sciences, effective Fall 2010 semester. Interest in Japan
throughout the state and among University of Kentucky students has been very strong for some time.
The massive economic and cultural impact of the Japanese corporate presence in Kentucky over the
last 20 or so years is one maj or source for this interest.
This program has the approval of the appropriate councils and the University Senate and has
completed the 45-day review by the Council on Postsecondary Education. The provost ofthe
University supports this recommendation.
On behalf ofthe Academic Affairs Committee, Ms. Brown moved approval. Dr. Yanarella
seconded the motion, and it carried without dissent. (See AACR 4 at the end of the Minutes.)