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    Q.   University of Kentucky Selective Admissions Policy (PR
5A)

    President Singletary called attention to the two-page summary
of the Selective Admissions Policy approved by the University
Senate on March 21, 1983. He then recommended that the Board
approve the policy for implementation in Fall 1984. In the
absence of Chancellor Gallaher, he called on Vice President Clapp
to review the Selective Admissions Policy. Dr. Clapp summarized
the policy and pointed out that its basic objective is to bring
into the institution students who will achieve a 2.0 grade point
average at the end of their freshman year and beyond.

    Mr. Brereton Jones expressed support of the policy and
declared it a step in the direction the University should move
while expressing a reservation about the classification of
athletes in a separate category. He requested that the Board be
given a report on the workings of the policy at the end of a
twenty-four month period. President Singletary indicated his
intent to request such a report and said that it would be shared
with members of the Board.

    Governor Breathitt commended the faculty for "treating
athletes" and the admissions policy "on top of the table."

    Professor Wilson indicated that the faculty is not defending
the athlete but rather is defending the diversity of the pool.

    Mr. Geary raised two questions concerning interpretation of
the policy, the first being whether the section on geographical
distribution includes extra weight for non-residents of Kentucky.
His second question concerned the provision for suspension of the
policy in case of an emergency, and he asked whether that
provision reduces the role of the Board of Trustees.   It was
explained that the pool arrangement, including the provision
applicable to geographical distribution, applies to Kentucky
residents only, and that the provision for suspension of the
policy in the case of an emergency does not in any way diminish
the authority of the Board to change the policy.

    With President Singletary so recommending, on motion made by
Professor Wilson, seconded by Governor Breathitt, and unanimously
carried, the Selective Admission Policy, effective Fall 1984, was
approved. (See PR 5A at the end of the Minutes.)

    R.   Interim Financial Report (FCR 1)

    Mr. Clay, Chairman of the Finance Committee, reported that
the Committee had met on the morning of May 3 and considered six
items to be presented for action, the first of which was the
financial report for the nine months ending March 31, 1983. He
then moved acceptance of the report. His motion, seconded by Mr.
Ramsey, carried and the financial report was accepted. (See FCR
1 at the end of the Minutes.)