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       Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the University of
Kentucky, Tuesday, December 8, 1970


       Under KRS 164. 170, the Board of Trustees of the University of Kentucky
met in regular statutory session at 2:00 p m. , Eastern Standard Time, on
Tuesday, December 8, 1970, in the Board Room on the 18th floor of the Office
Tower on the campus of the University with the following members present:
Mr. Albert G. Clay, Vice Chairman; Mrs. Rexford S. Blazer, Secretary; Mr.
Thomas P. Bell; former Governor Albert B. Chandler; Mr. Richard E. Cooper;
Mr. George W. Griffin; Mr. Robert H. Hillenmeyer; Mr. B. Hudson Milner;
Dr. N. N. Nicholas; Mr. James H. Pence; Mr. Floyd H. Wright; non-voting
faculty members, Professors Robert W. Rudd and Paul G. Sears; and non-
voting student member, Mr. Steve Bright. Absent from the meeting were:
Governor Louie B. Nunn, Mr. Jesse M. Alverson, Mr. Wendell P. Butler and
Mr. J. Robert Miller. The administration was represented by: President Otis
A. Singletary; Vice Presidents Alvin L. Morris, Lewis W. Cochran, A. D.
Albright, Glenwood L. Creech, Robert G. Zumwinkle, Stanley Wall, Peter P.
Bosomworth, Lawrence E. Forgy, Jr. ; Mr. John C. Darsie, Legal Counsel;
and Dr. Donald B.. Clapp, Director of the Budget. The various news media had
representatives present.


       A. Meeting Opened

       Mr. Clay, acting as Chairman in the absence of Governor Nunn, called
the meeting to order at 2 10 p. m. The invocation was pronounced by Governor
Chandler. The Secretary reported a quorum present and the meeting was de-
clared officially open for the conduct of business at 2:12 p. m.



       B. Minutes Approved

       On motion duly made, seconded, and carried, the reading of the Minutes
of the November 17, 1970 meeting of the Executive Committee of the Board of
Trustees was dispensed with and the Minutes were approved as published.


      C. Report on Activities

      After pointing out certain items in PR 1, President's Report to the
Trustees, which were of particular interest, President Singletary recommended
that the report be received and ordered filed. Mr. Clay accepted the report with
thanks and suggested more careful reading of the report by members afteir the
meeting.




 







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        D. Recommendations of the President (PR 2)

        Attention was called to the redesignation of the Administration Annex to
 Engineering Annex and President Singletary reported that the appointments and
 other staff changes were of a routine nature. There being no questions, on
 motion by Mr. Cooper, seconded by Dr. Sears, and passed, PR 2, Recommen-
 dations of the President, was approved as a whole and ordered made an official
 part of the Minutes of the meeting. (See PR 2 at the end of the Minutes.


       E. Supplemental Recommendations of the President (PR 3)

       President Singletary explained that the two personnel recommendations
 in PR 3 had been received too late to include in PR 2 and were, therefore, being
 submitted as supplemental recommendations.

       On motion by Dr. Nicholas, seconded by Mr. Wright, and passed without
dissent, PR 3, Supplemental Recommendations of the President, was approved
as a whole and ordered made an official part of the Minutes of the meeting. (See
PR 3 at the end of the Minutes. )


       F. Report on Results of Balloting for Alumni Member of the
Board of Trustees (PR 4)

       President Singletary called attention to the report made to him by the
Secretary of the Board of Trustees which was reproduced in PR 4. The results
of the balloting for the alumni member of the Board of Trustees to succeed Mr.
Robert Hillenmeyer were given and he indicated that the three names to be
transmitted to Governor Nunn would be Mr. Frank Ramsey, Mrs. Robert Clark
and Mr. James W. May.

       On motion by Dr. Rudd, seconded by Dr. Sears, and passed, the
Secretary of the Board was authorized to certify to the Governor the names of
the three persons receiving the largest number of votes., from which list a
successor to Mr Hillenmeyer will be appointed, (See PR 4 at the end of the
Minutes. )



       G. Budget Revisions for 1970-71 (PR 5)

       There being no questions relative to the budget revisions recommended
in PR 5, on motion by Governor Chander, seconded by Mr, Griffin, and passed,
the budget revisions recommended in PR 5 were authorized and approved. (See
PR 5 at the end of the Minutes. )




 








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        H. Report on Closed Circuit Television

        President Singletary requested Mr. Lawrence Forgy to report on the
status of the University's efforts to provide closed circuit television broadcasts
of both on-campus and off-campus basketball games.

       Mr. Forgy said that requests for bids had been put out by Frankfort and
two had been received. The bids called for closed circuit broadcasts of all
home games for students and faculty, and of off-campus games. The on-
campus games would be shown without charge and the fee for the off-campus
games, which would be shown in the Coliseum, would be $2. 00 for students and
$4. 00 for all others. In addition, the bids called for a rental of $2, 000 per
game shown in the Coliseum, One bid provided 55  per ticket to the University
and the other bid provided for 52  per game. The bid providing 55  per game
was accepted but because the bidder did not choose to post the required bond, the
contract was finally awarded to the second bidder with the understanding that, if
after the first two broadcasts the attendance did not average 4, 000 persons per
game, the bidder would not be held to the contract for the season. The first off-
campus game to be shown on closed circuit television would be the Indiana game
on December 12.

       Inasmuch as the first bidder had advertised the game and sold tickets
prior to his failure to post bond. the University of Kentucky understands that
refunds will be sent to those who had purchased such tickets but is not itself
involved in the matter.

       Mr. Bright commended the administration for its efforts to bring the
games to the students who were unable to obtain seats in the Coliseum and said
that he felt it would be exceptionally well received by the student body.


       I. Review of Athletics Teams Travel

       As requested at the November 17, 1970 meeting, Mr. Forgy and Mr.
Lancaster, Athletics Director, had reviewed the athletics teams travel arrange-
ments and reported to the President that there was no reason to change the
carrier now used. The Federal Aviation Agency has indicated that Southern
Airways has an excellent safety record of 21 years of accident free service and
no changes in either management or operations has been made which would
affect the company's standards. The University has increased personal life
insurance coverage from $25, 000 per person to $100, 000; Southern Airways has
agreed to assign pilots who are familiar with the airports at the origination and
destination points; and Southern Airways has also agreed to make the University
an insured party under its liability insurance policy with limits of $3, 000, 000
plus a $47, 000, 000 umbrella policy.




 







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           .report on FBI Investigation on Campus

        President Singletary reported that the University had released a class
 roll to the FBI which had caused concern on the campus as expressed in a reso-
 lution adopted by the University Senate on November 16, 1970 and a statement
 from the local chapter of the American Association of University Professors.
 Copies of the resolution and the AAUP statement were read and are included at
 the end of the Minutes.

       In answer to the initial concern expressed by both students and faculty,
President Singletary said he had issued a statement that in the future only the
President, or his designated representative, would have the authority to release
class rolls. It is possible that the Board of Trustees may be requested to assist
in seeking modification of the existing statutes so that they may cease to con-
stitute a threat to academic freedom at the time of the next legislative session.
In the meantime, the University of Kentucky will abide by the law but an effort
will be made to provide reasonable security about normally confidential records
to the extent possible under the law.

       Steve Bright commended President Singletary's statement and agreed that
there was great concern on the part of the students relative to the confidentiality
of their records.


       K. Progress Report on Internal Budget Preparations for 1971-72

       President Singletary said that the University is currently preparing the
operating budget for the second year of the biennium. The recent Carnegie Report
on the financial status of institutions of higher education listed three categories
of institutions: (1) those in real financial trouble; (2) those heading for trouble;
and (3) those not headed for trouble. The University of Kentucky probably falls
within group 2 for there isn't enough money to do those things we want to do and
are doing. The 1971-72 budget is barely a continuation budget and it will be
possible to hire very few new people to care for the increased enrollment expected,
He closed by saying that this was merely a progress report and that the budget
would not be presented to the Board for action until April or May.


       L. Interim Financial Report (FCR 1)

       Mr. Hillenmeyer said the Finance Committee recommended that the
interim financial report be accepted and so moved. His motion was seconded by
Mr. Milner, and without dissent the financial report covering the period ending
October 31, 1970 was accepted and ordered to record. (See FCR I at the end of
the Minutes. )




 







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       M. Audit Reports Accepted (FCR 2)

       The Finance Committee having examined the audit reports of the affili-
ated corporations of the University as submitted by the firm of Peat, Marwick,
Mitchell and Company recommended their acceptance by the Board of Trustees.
Mr. Hillenmeyer moved such acceptance and his motion was seconded by Mrs.
Blazer. All present voting "aye", the financial statements of the University
of Kentucky Research Foundation, the University of Kentucky Athletic Associ-
ation, and the Fund for the Advancement of Education and Research in the
University of Kentucky Medical Center for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1970
were accepted as submitted by the firm of Peat, Marwick, Mitchell and Company.
(See FCR 2 at the end of the Minutes. )


       N. Utilities Construction Authorized (FCR 3)

       Mr. Hillenmeyer explained that the action recommended in FCR 3 would
permit the construction of chilled water lines and electrical service to serve a
Multi-Discipline Research Laboratory and the inter-connection of the Medical
Center Heating Plant and the Upper Street Heating Plant. The Finance Com-
mittee has reviewed this request for an appropriation of $1, 300, 000 from
General Obligation Bonds to cover this construction and recommended approval.
Mr. Hillenmeyer so moved. His motion was seconded by Mr. Wright and passed.
(See FCR 3 at the end of the Minutes. )


       0. Payment Authorized for Expenses Related to Social Sciences
Building Fire (FCR 4)

       Mr. Hillenmeyer said that under the Resolution creating and establishing
a Consolidated Educational Buildings Project of the University of Kentucky, the
Trustee must have Board approval for any payments for replacement or repairs.
The Finance Committee recommends that the Board of Trustees request payment
in the amount of $23, 590 by the Trustee of the Consolidated Educational Buildings
Revenue Bonds for expenses related to the Social Sciences Building fire, and that
the Vice President for Business Affairs be authorized to execute the necessary
documents for this payment. Mr. Pence so moved. His motion was seconded
by Governor Chandler and passed without dissent. (See FCR 4 at the end of the
Minutes. )


       P. Authorization for Bond Trustee to Invest Funds (FCR 5)

       In order to provide the necessary approval for the Trustee of the University
of Kentucky Community Colleges Educational Buildings Revenue Bonds, Series A
and B, to invest idle funds, the Finance Committee recommended approval of the




 








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recommendation made in FCR 5. On motion by Mr. Hillenmeyer, seconded by
Mrs. Blazer and passed, the recommendation in FCR 5 was approved as pre-
sented.  (See FCR 5 at the end of the Minutes. )


       Q. Resolution Accepting the Successful Bid on $4, 489, 000 of
 University of Kentucky Community Colleges Educational Buildings Revenue
 Bonds, Series B

       Thereupon, Mr. Robert Hillenmeyer introduced, caused to be read and
 moved the immediate adoption of a resolution entitled:

       A RESOLUTION Accepting Successful Bid on $4,489, 000 of
       University of Kentucky Community Colleges Educational
       Buildings Revenue Bonds, Series B,

a true copy of which was presented to the meeting at which such resolution was
proposed and a true copy of which is attached to these Minutes. The motion for
the adoption of said resolution was seconded by Dr. N. N. Nicholas. After full
discussion, the Chairman put the question, and upon call of the roll, the vote
was recorded as follows:

Voting "Aye": Mr. Albert G. Clay, Mrs. Rexford S. Blazer, Mr. Thomas P.
Bell, Governor A. B. Chandler, Mr. Richard E. Cooper, Mr. George W.
Griffin, Mr. Robert H. Hillenmeyer, Mr. B. Hudson Milner, Dr. N. N.
Nicholas, Mr. James H. Pence and Mr. Floyd H. Wright.

Voting "Nay": None.

       The Chairman then announced that the resolution had been duly adopted
and was in full force and effect.


       R. Investment Policies Adopted (FCR 7A, B, C, D, and E)

       Mr. Hillenmeyer called attention to FCR 7 which consisted of four parts
distributed to members of the Board of Trustees in advance of the meeting and
a fifth part which was added to the investment policy recommendations at the
meeting of the Finance Committee on the morning of December 8. He suggested
that these five parts of a new investment policy be considered as a "package" and
acted upon at the same time. After some discussion of the implications involved
in the proposed policies, the question was called for by the Chairman. Dr.
Nicholas moved adoption of the investment policies as recommended in FCR 7A,
B, C, D, and E. His motion was seconded by Dr. Sears. All present voted "aye"
on 7A, B, C, D, and E with the exception of Mr. Milner, who requested that the
record show he voted "aye" on 7A, B, C, and D and abstained from vote on 7E




 






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because of a "conflict of interest' inasmuch as he is a director of the Kentucky
Trust Company of Louisville. (See FCR 7A, B, C, D, and E at the end of the
Minutes. )


       S. Lexington Banks Designated as Depositories (FCR 8)

       Mr. Hillenmeyer said that the Finance Committee at its meeting that
morning had considered and wished to present a recommendation relative to the
designation of Lexington banks as depositories for the University of Kentucky
and its affiliated corporations The Finance Committee's recommendation was
that the Lexington banks presently designated as depositories be continued for the
period January 1, 1971 through June 30, 1971 and that the Citizens Union National
Bank and Trust Company of Lexington be designated as the depository for the
Tobacco Research Board impress cash fund. Prior to the expiration of this
period, the Finance Committee may wish to recommend certain changes in the
present policy.

       On motion duly made, seconded. and carried, the Board of Trustees
approved the recommendation made by the Finance Committee in FCR 8. (See
FCR 8 at the end of the Minutes. )


       T. Hearing Committee Report

       Mr. Bell, chairman of the committee appointed to hear requests for
Board appearances from students, faculty and others, said the committee had
met with Mr. Mike Campbell, a student. Mr. Campbell is requesting permis-
sion to appear before the Board of Trustees to present certain recommendations
relative to how students may receive permission to appear before the Board
more expeditiously than under the present system. Mr. Bell said his committee
felt that some of Mr. Campbell's suggestions warranted consideration by the
Board and recommended that he be granted permission to make his presentation
at a meeting of the Board. After some discussion, on motion duly made,
seconded, and carried, Mr. Campbell was granted permission to appear before
the January meeting of the Board of Trustees, provided he submit a written
statement covering his remarks to the President's Office for distribution to the
Board members prior to the meeting, as is done with all other matters coming
before the Board for consideration, and that he limit his remarks to the specific
matters on which he had requested permission to speak, namely, suggestions
for ways in which students might request and receive permission to present
matters to the Board of Trustees.


      U. Student Code Revision Committee Report



Mr. Griffin, chairman of the Student Code Revision Committee, indicated




 







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he had no report to make at this time other than to remind the students and
faculty that any recommendations for changes in the present Code must be in
the hands of the committee by January 30 for consideration in any revision that
may be made in the Code for the 1971-72 academic year.


       V. Medical Center Committee

       Dr. Bosomworth, at the request of Governor Chandler, reported that the
Medical Center Committee had met on the morning of December 8 and at that
time discussed a situation which is rising to crisis proportions in the handling
of obstetrical patient needs at the University Hospital. Various options for
coping with the problem were discussed by the committee and it was agreed that
it was primarily a community problem and should be solved at that level.


       W. Meeting Adjourned

       There being no further business to come before the meeting, on motion
duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at 2:55 p. m.

                                              Respectfully submitted,




                                              Lucile T. Blazer, Secretary
                                              Board of Trustees


(PRs 2, 3, 4, and 5, Senate Resolution, AAUP Statement, FCRs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,
7A-E, and 8 which follow are official parts of the Minutes of the December 8
meeting of the Board of Trustees. )




 



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                                                      Office of the President
                                                      December 8, 1970





Members, Board of Trustees:

                RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE PRESIDENT

I. Change in Building Designation

    Recommendation: that the Administration Annex be redesignated the
    Engineering Annex, effective immediately.

    Background: The building located to the south of the Administration Building
    was used until recently for administrative offices and was, therefore, desig-
    nated as the Administration Annex. Since the completion of the Patterson
    Office Tower when these offices moved to that structure, the building has
    been assigned to the College of Engineering. The change in designation from
    Administration Annex to Engineering Annex is entirely appropriate under the
    existing rules for the naming of University buildings and the Building and
    Campus Development Committee so recommends. The recommendation is
    presented with the concurrence of the administration of the University.

II. Appointments and/or Other Staff Changes

    Recommendation: that approval be given to the appointments and/or other
    changes which require Board action and that the report relative to appoint-
    ments and/or changes already approved by the administration be accepted.

    Background: Approval of the Board of Trustees is required for all appoint-
    ments to the positions with the rank of Associate Professor and above, for
    promotions, for the granting of tenure, and for salary changes above $12, 000
    for non-academic personnel and $15, 000 for academic personnel. All other
    appointments and/or changes may be made by the President and reported to
    the Board.

                            BOARD ACTION

   New Appointments

   Joe B. Paulk, Associate Professor of Home Economics in Business* (with
      tenure), Department of Nutrition and Food Science, College of Home
      Economics, effective January 1, 1971
   Shu Yuan Yeh, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, College of
      Medicine, effective January 15, 1971 (salary over $15, 000)



*Special Title Series




 







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  Joint Appointment

  John A. O'Donnell, Professor (with tenure), Department of Sociology,
    College of Arts and Sciences, and Department of Behavioral Science,
    College of Medicine, effective January 1, 1971


  Promotion

  Cleto Eliquin, Jr., Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine, from
    Assistant Clinical Professor (Voluntary Faculty) to Associate Clinical
    Professor (Voluntary Faculty), effective January 1, 1971


 Reappointment

 Ernest F. Witte, Professor, College of Social Professions, for the period
    July 1, 1970 through June 30, 1971


 Leaves of Absence

 Henry H. Bauer, Professor, Department of Chemistry, College of Arts and
    Sciences, sabbatical leave for the academic year 1972-73, at half-salary
 William G. Duncan, Professor, Department of Agronomy, College of
    Agriculture, placed on special assignment for the period December 1,
    1970 through May 1, 1971
 Richard Levine, Associate Professor, College of Architecture, sabbatical
    leave for the academic year 1971-72, at half-salary
 Fred W. Zechm.an, Professor and Chairman, Department of Physiology and
    Biophysics, College of Medicine, sabbatical leave for the period July 1,
    1971 through December 31, 1971
 James Zolman, Associate Professor, Department of Physiology and
    Biophysics, College of Medicine, sabbatical leave for the period July 1,
    1971 through June 30, 1972, at half-salary


                    ADMINISTRATION ACTION

 New Appointments

*Earlene Joyce Craver, Assistant Professor, Department of History, College
    of Arts and Sciences
 Ernest Yanarella, Instructor, Department of Political Science, College of
   Arts and Sciences



* Rank of Instructor if degree not completed by January 1, 1971




 







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Bruce Carpenter, Instructor, Department of Vocational Education, College
  of Education
Robert K. Johns, Instructor of Social Work', Department of Psychiatry,
  College of Medicine
Howard A. Wishnie, Instructor (Adjunct Series), Department of Psychiatry,
  College of Medicine
Ben H. Averitt, Instructor, Lexington Technical Institute
Martha L. Newman, Instructor, Henderson Community College


Administrative Appointment

Richard Lowitt, Professor, Department of History, College of Arts and
  Sciences, named Acting Chairman of the Department of History for the
  period January 1, 1971 through June 30, 1971



* Special Title Series



Action: Approved      X     Disapproved

Date:    I:December 8  , 1970



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Office of the President
December 8, 1970



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Members, Board of Trustees:



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  SUPPLEMENTAL RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE PRESIDENT

Apeointments and/or Other Staff Changes

Recommendation: that approval be given to the appointments and/or other
changes which require Board action and that the report relative to appoint-
ments and/or changes already approved by the administration be accepted.

Background : Approval of the Board of Trustees is required for all appoint-
ments to the positions with the rank of Associate Professor and above, for
promotions, for the granting of tenure, and for salary changes above $12, 000
for non-academic personnel and $15, 000 for academic personnel. All other
appointments and/or changes may be made by the President and reported to
the Board.

                       BOARD ACTION



Joint Appointment

Ernest W. Chick, Professor, Department of Community Medicine, College
    of Medicine, named Associate Director, Tobacco and Health Research
    Institute, effective January 1, 1971


Leave of Absence



Albert S. Levy, Associate Professor, Department of Special Education,
    College of Education, sabbatical leave for the period January 1, 1971
    through June 30, 1971



Action: Approved      X     Disapproved



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                                                  Office of the President
                                                  December 8, 1970





Members, Board of Trustees:

               REPORT OF SECRETARY ON RESULTS OF
                     ALUMNI MEMBER ELECTION

Recommendation: that the report of the Secretary of the Board of Trustees
on the results of the election authorized by the Alumni Association be received
and put to record, and that she be authorized to certify to the Governor the
names of the three persons receiving the largest number of votes, from which
list a successor to Mr.. Robert H. Hillenmeyer. whose term expires December
31, 1970, will be appointed.

Background: The term of Mr. Robert H. Hillenmeyer as alumnus member of
the Board of Trustees expires December 31, 1970. An election has been held
among the alumni of the University as prescribed by statute and in accordance
with the rules and regulations of the Board of Trustees. The following letter
from the Secretary of the Board of Trustees to the President of the University
reports the results of the election.


                    UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY
                        Lexington, Kentucky


Board of Trustees                                       December 7! 1970


     Dr. Otis A. Singletary
     President
     University of Kentucky

     Dear President Singletary:

     The term of Robert H. Hillenmeyer, alumnus member of the
     Board of Trustees, expires December 31, 1970. An election
     has been held among the alumni of the University as prescribed
     by Statute and by the rules and regulations of the Board of
     Trustees. The following is the result of the election:

             Mrs. Robert Clark           2, 854 votes
             Clayton Martin              1, 444
             James W. May                2, 452
             Mrs. Joe Morris             1, 801
             Frank Ramsey                3, 873
             Joe Rupert                  2, 233




 













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Will you please submit this information to the Board of Trustees
that same may be approved and the names of the three receiving
the highest number of votes be certified to the Governor of the
Commonwealth of Kentucky, from which list of three he may
appoint one to serve a term of four years beginning January 1, 1971.



Respectfully submiti




Lucile T. Blazer
Secretary
Board of Trustees



Action: Approved      X     Disapproved



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3. Comments - The proposed additional expenditures will be funded
   from increased income restricted to the purposes indicated above.



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                          UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY

                              LEXINGTON. KENTUCKY 40506

DEAN OF ADMISSIONS AND REGISTRAR






                                         November 20, 1970




     President Otis A. Singletary
     University of Kentucky
     103 Administration Building
     Campus

     Dear President Singletary:

          At the University Senate meeting of Monday, November 16, 1970
     the Senate unanimously passed the following resolution which was
     presented by Dr. Stanford L. Smith:

               The Senate commends President Singletary for his
          efforts, within the limits of the law, to defend academic
          freedom. Recognizing that current concerns about academic
          freedom arise as a result of KRS 164.283(5), we urge the
          President and the Board of Trustees to take appropriate
          action to correct present deficiencies in KRS 164.283(5)
          which we believe to be in violation of academic freedom.

                                         Cordially,



                                         Eert W.    kerman, Secretary
                                         University Senate



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                      UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY
                        LEXINGTON. KENTUCKY 40506

OfFICE OF ACADEMIC OMBUOSMAN
                                                  November 30, 1370









  Dr. Otis A. Singleetary, President
  University of Kentucky
  Administration Building
  Campus


  Dear Mr. President:

         At the request of the Executive Committee of the local
  chapter of AAUP, I am enclosing herewith a formal statement
  regarding the recent incident concerning the FBI request for
  a class roll.

         We wish you to be apprised of our concern of the problem
  and our support and approval of the stand you have taken in the
  matter.

         If you feel it might be helpful, we authorize 'you to re-
  lease this statement to the Board or to the press.

                                  Sincerely -yours,



                                  W. Garrett Flickinger, President
                                  U.K. Chapter, AAUP

  WGF/klb



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      The Executive Board of the UK chapter of AAUP expresses

grave concern about the recent release of a class roll to FBI

agents conducting an investigation into a statement made during

a class session. We do not question the right or necessity of

law enforcement officials to investigate potential threats to

lives and property. In fact, we are glad they are doing so. We

do feel that this particular situation and, in general, the KRS

statutes which require that student information be released, raise

serious questions about constitutional rights to individual privacy

as well as fundamental questions of academic freedom.

      The pertinent legislation requires that the University release

all "student records" upon "request" to local, state or national

law enforcement agencies. The term "student records" includes,

in addition to academic data such as classes attended and grades

received, such private information as personal counseling records,

financial records of students and their parents if the student has

ever applied for a loan or scholarship, medical records, disciplin-

ary records, and letters of recommendation from high schools, per-

sonal friends, etc. This constitutes a constant threat of an

unwarranted invasion of individual privacy. The release of such

records is required by the statute without any corresponding require-

ment that the investigating officer show cause why the information

requested is needed.




 










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      The potential existence of such investigations, without any

safeguards as to requirements of adequate cause, produces an ex-

tremely chilling effect on academic freedom. The possibility that

some statement made in the classroom will be taken out of context

as the basis for an investigation; the fear that if a student ex-

presses an opinion or questions a statement he will be investigated;

the concern by a professor that certain material not be discussed in

class because it might result in the harrassment and intimidation

of his students, all tend to make the objective consideration of

ideas, the development of thinking processes in the student, and

the honest establishment of values and the making of judgments by

them impossible. Yet these are precisely the reasons for which

institutions of higher learning are established.

      We wish to commend President Singletary for his fine state-

ment and concern for the academic freedom of our community, and for

his ass