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economy, history, and language, and they will have pre-departure sessions to better prepare the
students. They are also giving the students a three-week intensive Gennan language course. The
Gennan Department has agreed to an arrangement, and most ofthe students are taking that three-
week course during the first summer session prior to departure on June 4.
Dr. Jackson said that she will go with the students and stay about five days. She has the
students identify two or three among them that will be called leaders. These leaders are
responsible for knowing any changes in schedules and keeping the group together. She leaves it
up to the students to make their way back to Lexington.
Dr. Jackson said that the lives of all of those students have been transfonned in ways that
even the students do not yet fully realize. She introduced Jasmine Whitlow and Jeremy
Ridgeway who were in the first cohort last year. She said she wanted the Board to hear from
them regarding their experiences in the program.
Each student gave comments regarding their personal experiences and thanked Dr.
Jackson and the University for making it possible for them to be a part ofthe program. Mr.
Ridgeway was able to make some connections and became a Fulbright finalist to study law at the
University of Berlin.
Dr. Jackson reported that the whole exchange helps UK gain global visibility and
provides more intemational contacts for domestic students, even those who do not go abroad.
The genesis ofthe program emanated from contacts and conversations between Dr. John Yopp,
associate provost, and executives ofthe Gennan-American Fulbright Commission.
Dr. Jackson and the students entertained questions from the Board, following which they
were given a round of applause.
President Todd thanked Dr. Jackson and Dr. Yopp. He said that education is a process of
removing intimidation levels. If you are an American, you are intimidated by Europe until you
go there. These students will not be intimidated to retum to Europe. He expressed appreciation
to the students for coming to the Board meeting.
G. Reappointment to Board of Directors of the Fund for Advancement of Education
and Research in the University of Kentucky Medical Center (PR 3)
President Todd said that PR 3 is a recommendation that the Board approve the
reappointment of Henry L. Jackson to the Board of Directors of The Fund for Advancement of
Education and Research in the University of Kentucky Medical Center for a two-year tenn. Mr.
Jackson has served on several university committees. He is chainnan and president of Jackson
Plastics, Inc. He was chief financial officer for Clark Material Handling Company and also has
served on the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees. On motion made by Dr. Sachatello and
seconded by Dr. McCorvey, PR 3 passed without dissent. (See PR 3 at the end ofthe Minutes.)