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       The Biennial Request is based on Strategic Plans within the
context of 100% formula funding. It places emphases on the following:
   - Strengthening the University as a Student-Centered University
   - Maximizing Access
   - Competitive Salaries and Benefits
   - Strengthening role as leading research university
   - Commitment to equity and diversity
   -  Forefront of Information Technology
   - Instructional and research equipment and maintenance of facilities
   - Addressing University's unique leadership role in state

       He reviewed charts illustrating the formula funding equity and the
formula gap in comparison with other state institutions. He then
provided a summary of state funding request for 1994-96 for the
University, calling particular attention to the fixed costs and
cost-of-living expenses. He also pointed out the program improvement
request for the Community College System and the University System and
noted the request for new programs and special requests for both systems.

       President Wethington elaborated on the 1994-96 capital request for
state funding for the Community College System and the University
System. In conclusion, he provided a summary of state funding request
and capital request by source of funds. He recommended that the 1994-96
Biennial Request which includes both the operating and capital requests
be approved for submission to the Council on Higher Education and to the
Governor of the Commonwealth.

       On motion made by Mr. Sturgill and seconded by Mr. Jackson, the
1994-96 Biennial Request was approved. (See FCR 5 at the end of the
Minutes.)

       President Wethington commended the faculty, staff, students and
particularly the administration and its staff for their efforts in
preparing the biennial request document. Governor Breathitt asked the
staff to stand and be recognized, following which they received a round
of applause.

       W.    Meeting Adjourned

       There being no further business to come before the Board, the
Chairperson adjourned the meeting at 2:08 p.m.

                                       Respectfully submitted,



                                       Lois C. Weinberg
                                       Secretary
                                       Board of Trustees

(PR's 2, 5A, 5B, 6A, and 6B; FCR's 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 (withdrawn), 7, 8, 9,
10, and 11 which follow are official parts of the Minutes of the meeting.)



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