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operating on the assumption that the substantive change process will be approved but
that there will be certain issues that are identified which the UK Board and the KCTCS
Board must address. UK will be prepared to proceed with the delegation of management
of the UK Community College System as early as January 1, 1998 if appropriate.

      H.    Candidates for Degrees - Community College System (PR 4A)

      President Wethington said that PR 4A is a routine action item. He recommended
that the degrees specified on the list attached to PR 4A be awarded to the persons named,
upon certification that the requirements for those degrees have been satisfactorily
completed. Mr. Bates moved approval. Ms. Cruz seconded the motion, and it passed.
(See PR 4A at the end of the Minutes.)

      I.    Associate Degree Program in the Community College System -
Hopkinsville Community College (PR 4B)

      President Wethington recommended that the Board authorize for submission to
the Council on Postsecondary Education a new degree program, Associate Degree in
Applied Science, Agricultural Technology, for the Hopkinsville Community College. He
reminded the Board that the Council on Postsecondary Education is empowered to define
and approve all degree programs, including associate degree programs. Approval by the
Board of Trustees is required prior to submission to the Council for consideration for
final approval. Mr. Chellgren moved approval. His motion, seconded by Mr.
Hardymon, passed. (Sec PR 4B at the end of the Minutes.)

      J.    Associate Degree Program in the Community College System - Owensboro
Community College (PR 4C)

      President Wethington said that PR 4C is a recommendation that the Board
authorize for submission to the Council on Postsecondary Education a new degree
program, Associate Degree in Applied Science, Nursing, for the Owensboro Community
College. He stated that the same qualifications apply. The Council must approve all
degree programs, including associate degree programs, and approval by the Board of
Trustees is required prior to submission to the Council for consideration. On motion
made by Mr. Guthrie, and seconded by Mr. Welenken, PR 4C was approved. (See PR
4C at the end of the Minutes.)

      K.    Qualitative Waiver for a Proposed Associate Degree Program at
Prestonsburg Community College (PR 4D)

      President Wethington recommended that the Board approve the resolution that
the proposed Law Enforcement Technology Program from Prestonsburg Community
College be considered for a qualitative waiver. He noted that the Board approved this