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Kentucky Society of Professional Engineers which petitioned the Council for a
survey in regard to placing a four year state college in Northern Kentucky, and
agreed to conduct such a survey. Dr. Albright felt that this was of particular
interest to the University of Kentucky because of the location of the Northern Com-
munity College in that section of the state.

       Governor Breathitt thanked Dr. Albright for his report and said that because
of the wide-spread interest in the four-year college proposal for Northern Kentucky,
he would like to have an indication of the Board's position. Mr. Milner stated that
the matter had been discussed informally over luncheon and the following statement
drafted at that time:

          The Board of Trustees of the University of Kentucky recognizes the
       need for continuous development of a program of public higher education
       and related facilities in Northern Kentucky to meet the needs of a growing
       population.

          It appreciates the strong interest of the people of Northern Kentucky
       in a public four-year college as a legitimate aspiration of the people of
       the area.

          Further, it recognizes that the legislature has directed the Council
       on Public Higher Education to exercise overall authority in planning
       and making recommendations to meet the needs of higher education in the
       Commonwealth.

          The Board recognizes that the Council's attention will be focused on
       this problem in the immediate future.

          The Board of Trustees, therefore, offers the full resources of the
       University to assist the Council in any manner which the Council may
       desire in the matter in its preparation of appropriate recommendations
       to the Governor and the 1968 Legislature..

       The statement was discussed briefly and it was the consensus of those present
that it reflected the position which the University should assume. Mr. Milner then
moved that the statement be adopted and a copy sent to Mr. William Abell, Chairman
of the Council on Public Higher Education. The motion was seconded by Dr. Sparks
and adopted unanimously.

       Governor Breathitt thanked the Board for its interest and concern and said it
was his intention to appoint a committee of citizens vitally concerned with the edu-
cational program in Northern Kentucky who would be available in an advisory capacity
to the Council on Public Higher Education if the Council should accept its offer of as-
sistance in the conduct of the study.