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       The following members were absent:

       Mr. Jesse M. Alverson, Jr., Mrs. Rexford S. Blazer, and
Mr. Paul Oberst.

       Mr. R. Lee McNair, after being informed of his right to be
represented by counsel, stated that he would represent himself.

      The University was represented by Mr. John C. Darsie, Jr.,
Special Counsel.

      Having heard testimony and considered the evidence
presented on behalf of Mr. McNair and on behalf of the University
the Committee makes the following:

Findings of Fact

       1. Mr. McNair waived his right to appear before the full
       Board of Trustees and requested that the Hearing Committee
       make its recommendations to the Executive Committee which
       meets on Tuesday, August 7, 1973.

       2. Mr. McNair further waived his right to full Board review
       of the Executive Committee findings.

       3. Mr. McNair requested that the Hearing Committee notify
       him of their decision and that the Committee delegated the
       University's attorney, Mr. John Darsie, to do so on Monday,
       August 6, 1973, by telephone.

       4. The Committee by unanimous vote found that the University
       complied with all its procedural rules and regulations and that
       Mr. McNair received under said rules proper and fair hearings.

       5. By unanimous vote, the Committee found that none of his
       academic rights had been violated.

Re commendation

      It is hereby recommended by unanimous vote of the Hearing
Committee that President Singletary's action in refusing to renew Mr.
McNair's contract or grant him promotion and tenure be sustained.

                           /S/
                              Thomas P. Bell, Chairman
                              Hearing Committee
                              University of Kentucky Board of Trustees



Dated this 6th day of August, 1973.