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AGENDA
Meeting of the Board of Trustees
University of Kentucky
1:00 P.M.
January 23, 1996
Invocation
Roll Call
Approval of Minutes
President's Report and Action Items
PR 1 President's Report to the Trustees
A. 1990-1995 Report
PR 2 Personnel Actions
PR 3 Central Administration (No items to report)
PR 4 Community College System (No items to report)
PR 5 Lexington Campus
A. New Academic Programs and Waiver
B. Appointments to University of Kentucky Humanities
Foundation
PR 6 Medical Center (No items to report)
Finance Committee
1. Interim Financial Report
2. Disposal of Personal Property
3. Report of Lease
4 Capital Construction Report
5. Patent Assignment - Research and Graduate Studies
6. Ann Scott Maher Mason Vocal Music Scholarship Fund
7. Ashland Foundation, Inc. Gift and Pledge
8. Chris T. Sullivan Pledge
9. R. C. Durr Company Gift
10. Acquisition and Sale of Real Property
Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the University of
Kentucky, Tuesday, January 23, 1996.
The Board of Trustees of the University of Kentucky met at 1:00 p.m.
(Lexington time) on Tuesday, January 23, 1996 in the Board Room on the 18th
floor of Patterson Office Tower.
A. Meeting Opened
Governor Edward T. Breathitt, Chairperson, called the meeting to order
at 1:00 p.m., and the invocation was pronounced by Mr. Shea Chaney.
B. Roll Call
The following members of the Board of Trustees answered the call of
the roll: Governor Edward T. Breathitt (Chairperson), Mr. Ted Bates,
Mrs. Kay Shropshire Bell, Mr. Shea Chaney, Mr. Paul W. Chellgren, Mr.
Merwin Grayson, Mr. James F. Hardymon, Professor Loys L. Mather, Dr.
Robert P. Meriwether, Mr. Billy Joe Miles, Professor Jim Miller, Dr. Elissa
Plattner, Professor Deborah Powell, Mr. Steven S. Reed, Mr. C. Frank Shoop,
Mrs. Marian Moore Sims, Mrs. Lois C. Weinberg, Mr. Martin Welenken, and
Mr. Billy B. Wilcoxson. Absent from the meeting was Mr. Robert N. Clay.
The University administration was represented by President Charles T.
Wethington, Jr.; Chancellors Ben W. Carr, James W. Holsinger, and Elisabeth
Zinser; Vice Presidents Joseph T. Burch, Fitzgerald Bramwell, Edward A.
Carter, and Eugene Williams; Robert Lawson, Assistant to the President for
Administrative Affairs; George DeBin, Assistant to the President for Fiscal
Affairs; Dr. Juanita Fleming, Special Assistant for Academic Affairs; Mr. C. M.
Newton, Director of Athletics, and Mr. Richard E. Plymale, General Counsel.
Members of the various news media were also in attendance. A
quorum being present, the Chairperson declared the meeting officially open
for the conduct of business at 1:03 p.m.
C. Approval of Minutes
Governor Breathitt said that the Minutes of the Board meeting on
December 12, 1995 had been distributed and asked for any additions or
corrections. He entertained a motion of approval. Mr. Shoop moved that the
Minutes be approved as distributed. Professor Miller seconded the motion,
and it carried.
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D. President's Report to the Board of Trustees (PR 1)
President Wethington called attention to the following items in PR 1:
1. The UK Hospital has been named one of the 100 Best-Run Hospitals
for the third consecutive year. UK is one of seven hospitals to
appear on the list for three consecutive years and the only Kentucky
hospital to be included three times in a row.
2. The Gheens Foundation of Louisville has announced a $350,000
grant to the UK College of Law in memory of the foundation's vice
president, Laramie L. Leatherman. The gift brings to $500,000 the
endowment for the Laramie L. Leatherman Distinguished
Professorship in Tax Law.
President Wethington asked the members to read the other items in
the report at their leisure.
E. 1990-95 President's Report
President Wethington said that a copy of the 1995 President's Report
had been provided to the members of the Board. He reminded them of the
recent media reports on the University and its President which focused
attention on the completion of his five years in office. He said that the
purpose of this presentation is to focus on the past five years, including some
of the accomplishments, changes and frustrations which gives a balanced
picture of the entire University. The Report is designed to let the Board look
at some of the key indicators and determine how the University has
progressed during the years 1990-95.
Through a series of slides, President Wethington provided a summary
of the 1990-95 President's Report. He said that one of the things that he has
been emphasizing since he came into office is the "one" University concept.
That is a focus on the comprehensive nature of the institution; the Medical
Center, the Community College System and the Lexington Campus as one
entity. He said that he believes that the vast resources of the University can
best be used for the state and its people if it is treated as one enterprise. He
noted that other areas of emphasis include a focus on becoming a student-
centered institution, access through the Community College System,
academic quality, diversity, and research, service, economic development,
and "outreach" initiatives. He elaborated on each of these areas.
He reported that the University System enrollment has gone from
22,957 to 24,378. This enrollment has been kept roughly the same by design
in order to improve the academic quality of the institution. He said that the
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program decision can be changed at any time; however, in his opinion, it is a
very sound one for the institution.
He pointed out that the ACT composite score has gone from 23.9 to 24.8
and the number of national merit scholars has gone from 12 in 1989-90 to 77
in 1995-96, putting the University again in the top 10 in the nation in terms of
number of national merit scholars enrolled. He also reviewed the
enrollment charts for the Community College System, Community College
transfers to the University System, and African-American students, reporting
increases in each area.
President Wethington said that the student retention rate is an issue
for everyone, but a goal has been set to make it better. It has been a struggle to
show improvement, but there has been an increase in the retention rate.
He reported that the annual total degrees awarded at the University
have gone from 3,933 to 4,420 in the University System and from 2,659 to
3,687 in the Community College System.
President Wethington reviewed the salary charts. He pointed out that
the Community College System is at 92.1% of the benchmark median,
virtually the same as 1989-90. He noted that the Community College System
got above the median of the benchmark institutions in 1992-93; however,
there has recently been a more dramatic increase in salaries in the benchmark
institutions. He said that the Community College System and the University
System were relatively close in 1993-94 with the University System at 97.9%.
He said that there will be a strong push to make some significant
improvement in Community College faculty salaries in the
1996-98 biennium.
President Wethington said that one of his goals has been to try to
achieve equal treatment of faculty and staff in the University. He has
consistently been moving to bring the staff in line with faculty in terms of the
University's contribution to the retirement system which is the University's
best fringe benefit. In 1989-90, the staff had an 8% contribution and the faculty
had 10%. Ihe faculty contribution has been held constant while the staff
contribution has increased to 9 1/2%. He said he hoped to achieve a 10%
contribution for staff in the next two or three years with some budget
assistance from the Commonwealth.
President Wethington reported that the percentage of African-
American faculty has gone from 1.1% to 3.6% in the University System and
from 4.7% to 5.5% in the Community College System. He said that the
percentage of African-American faculty in the University System is a
dramatic increase, and the minimum goal has been met in terms of the
percent of African-American faculty on campus. He explained that this is a
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goal set by the University administration and recruitment will continue
beyond that goal.
He said that the percentage of female faculty in the University System
has increased from 21.1% to 27.4%, and this represents a good increase as the
goal is 28%. He noted that the Community College System is not included in
the chart since more than half the full-time faculty in the System are females.
President Wethington said that another quality goal focuses on the
improvement of teaching. He said that in 1992 40% of the freshman and
sophomore level courses were taught by full-time faculty. In 1994, the
number had increased to 46.1%. He noted that the goal is 50% and expressed
hopes of approaching that 50% goal when the 1995 Fall Semester data is
finalized. He said that 60% or more of student credit hours are being taught
by full-time faculty, and this shows how much focus is being put on
improving teaching in the University.
President Wethington reported on external research support awarded
and research and development expenditures. He said that the University
receives more awards than it expends monies. The awards have increased
from $70M to $116.9M, and in terms of expenditures, there was $111.9M. He
said that this is a remarkable story and reflects the good work of the faculty
and staff during some rather tough economic times in the state and nation.
He noted that the University's research ranking has gone up from 73rd to
67th in the nation.
He reported that private giving went up to an all-time record last year
of $37M, and a new record was also set in terms of number of donors. The
baseline for endowment growth in 1989-90 was $76M and in 1994-95 it had
increased to $141.6M. While this represents a lot of work and support from
staff and friends, it also represents the fact that the Board has redone its
investment policies. He expressed thanks to Mr. Wilcoxson and others who
have served on the Investment Committee over the last few years. He said
that this is a remarkable story to tell about the success that the institution has
had in terms of investing the dollars that it has received.
President Wethington said that in this five-year period a number of
capital construction projects have been completed to better serve the students,
faculty and staff. In the University System, the following projects totaling
$73.6M have been completed:
Civil Engineering Building - State funds
Field House - Athletic funds
ASTeCC Building - Federal funds
Medical Research Building - Federal and state funds
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The major renovations and expansions totaling $112.6M include:
Hospital expansion
Addition to the Business and Economics Building
Renovation of Miller Hall and Scovell Hall,
Addition to the Animal Diagnostic Lab
In terms of major acquisitions, the University acquired a new research
farm at $11.5M to move the animal science research from Coldstream to
Woodford County. He said that the grand total of capital related expenditures
for the University System during this five-year period is $197.7M.
President Wethington said that a number of buildings were added in
the Community College System in the early part of this five-year period. He
noted -the locations of the new buildings totaling $60.7M and said there was
one sizable project at Madisonville in the major renovations/expansions
category. He reported that the University also acquired the Crisp Building
and land at Paducah during this period of time. He expressed thanks to the
good work of a number of people, including Dr. Meriwether. He said the
grand total for the Community College System during this five-year period is
$67.2M.
President Wethington mentioned the following capital projects in the
University System that are under construction or in planning and design:
Kentucky Clinic Expansion
Hazardous Materials Facility
Parking Structure
W. T. Young Library
Tennis Stadium
He reported that the Southern Kentucky Rural Economic
Development Center at Somerset was near completion, and there would be a
grand opening in March or April. He said that buildings were in planning
and design for Hazard, Hopkinsville and Ashland Community Colleges. He
explained that these three projects were authorized for planning in 1992;
however, no projects in higher education were funded in the last Governor's
four years. These three projects are at the top of the University's list of
priorities this time, and hopefully, Governor Paul Patton will recommend
them for consideration by the General Assembly in the 1996 session.
President Wethington called attention to some of the actions taken by
the University during the last five years. He reminded the Board of the
Strategic Plan and its major revision in 1993 which had the Board's approval.
He said that the University operates by the Strategic Plan with certain strategic
indicators that lets everyone know how the University is doing.
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He said that a Physical Development Plan was approved in 1991. That
Plan is a plan for the campus in Lexington and charts the physical growth and
direction for the University for the next 20 to 25 years. In addition to that
Plan, each of the Community colleges has been involved in developing and
updating a physical or campus development plan.
He reviewed the series of budget cuts during this period and said those
series of reductions were managed in a variety of ways. Every effort was
made to protect the academic programs of the University and keep them in
the forefront, to insure that the faculty and staff did not have their salaries cut
and to avoid layoffs. He reported that the staff hiring in the institution had
been monitored for the past several years and the structure and organization
of Central Administration had significant changes.
President Wethington reported that the Board has refinanced
essentially all of the bond issues of the University in the last few years. That
endeavor saved the University some money and saved the State a
considerable amount of money because most of the savings go back to the
state rather than stay in the institution.
He said that a faculty workload policy statement had been developed,
and the faculty worked with him in developing such a statement. It came to
the Board for approval and now the University has a policy statement that
indicates a framework for faculty workload.
President Wethington reported that the University went through a
self-study reaccreditation process during this period and has its accreditation
reaffirmed for another ten years.
He said that as a part of the staffing review and restructuring, there
were almost 600 positions in the University funded by state funds which were
eliminated. Those positions were gone at the end of the budget cutback.
He mentioned some of the significant initiatives that had gotten
underway during the last five years including the W. T. Young Library, the
Robinson Forest, and Lees College. He said that, in his opinion, these
initiatives will prove to be important for everyone in the years ahead.
In conclusion, President Wethington said that the Board had been
extremely responsible and helpful in setting the policies for the University
and the 1990-1995 President's Report is submitted to the Board to provide
more of a perspective when talking with the public and with friends and
supporters of the University. He said that he would be pleased to respond to
any questions.
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Governor Breathitt said that he appreciated the Report, and he believes
that reports are very important. The Board's strong support of the President
and the administration in all elements of the University has helped make
this very fine Report a reality. He congratulated the members of the Board
and said that he has been impressed with the work of Mr. Wilcoxson and the
Investment Committee. He asked Mr. Wilcoxson to be responsible for getting
a report on the work of the Investment Committee at the next Board meeting.
He said that the Committee has been outstanding, and Mr. Wilcoxson has
been very aggressive in his management. Mr. Wilcoxson said that he would
work with Mr. Henry Clay Owen, Controller and Treasurer, and have Mr.
Owen give the report at the next meeting.
Professor Mather thanked President Wethington for his interesting
Report. He commended him and his staff for the work that went into the
Report and said it was very well done. He referred to page 15, Percent of
Lower Division Courses and Student Credit Hours Taught by Full-time
Faculty. He provided an example of a history class stating that the idea is to
get the best faculty in front of as many students as possible for lectures and
then allow students to have the opportunity to participate in smaller
discussion sections providing a one-on-one interchange. He said that this
seems to be working quite effectively.
Mr. Grayson said that as a new Board member the Report was
interesting and impressive.
President Wethington thanked his staff, Ed Carter, Joan McCauley and
their staff who helped put the information together. He said that he hoped
the Report will get everyone focused on the entire University and not on just
one particular piece of it. Following a discussion about the availability of the
Report to the Alumni Association, President Wethington asked Mr. Carter to
work with Bob Whitaker regarding appropriate distribution of the Report.
F. Personnel Actions (PR 2)
President Wethington recommended that approval be given to the
appointments, actions and/or other staff changes which require Board action;
and that the report relative to appointments and/or changes already
approved by the administration be accepted. Mrs. Sims moved approval. Her
motion, seconded by Mr. Shoop, carried. (See PR 2 at the end of the Minutes.)
G. New Academic Program and Waiver (PR 5A)
President Wethington said that PR 5A is a proposal for a new academic
program and a waiver. He asked Chancellor Zinser to comment on the new
academic program portion and said that he would comment on the waiver.
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Chancellor Zinser said that she was very pleased to have a chance to
comment on the new program for the Board's consideration. It is a Master's
program in Historic Preservation that has been discussed over the last four or
five years. She introduced Dean David Mohney, College of Architecture, and
said that the Faculty of the College had been responsible for putting the
program together, having embraced other colleagues across the University.
She explained that this will be a very multidisciplinary program and
provided some examples. The program has to do with the preparation of
professionals who are concerned with the preservation of an historic and
valuable built environment. This is a growing area dealing with the
preservation of buildings, the neighborhood downtown areas and the rural
landscapes. It involves architecture analysis, conservation and design for
historic structures and settings, including the social economic and political
issues of preservation. She said that there is a growing need and demand and
a very high level of interest in the program.
While this would be the only program in the Commonwealth in this
area, there are three programs that are at least similar at the University of
Virginia, Ball State University, and Middle Tennessee State University. The
program is a two-year program for most students, particularly if they are
studying full-time, and it involves 48 credit hours. There will initially be
about 10 students in the major, but it will grow over four years to be over 20.
There will also be some part-time students studying for this degree program
at the Master's level.
Dr. Zinser stated that the research opportunities for the faculty will
grow tremendously because there will be practice based research
environments and laboratories throughout the Commonwealth to look into
this area, and they will be able to provide important land-grant oriented
public service through consulting with these agencies.
She reiterated that there is a need for the program, and the high
interest is there. The program fits in well with the land-grant mission, and it
will further enrich the University's service to the Commonwealth.
President Wethington asked if there were any questions about the
program.
Governor Breathitt asked Dean Mohney to comment on the interesting
and innovative work being done downtown with the city on revitalization.
Dean Mohney said it was a pleasure to talk about some of the long-
range goals for the College of Architecture. He said that he would like to see
the College involved very directly with the University community and the
Commonwealth. He said that he hoped to work more with the local
government in Lexington regarding issues that they are confronting and
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bringing some sense of expertise to solving those goals on a long-term basis.
He said, in his opinion, it is a wonderful educational opportunity for the
students. He said that discussions are underway with city officials in some
areas in Louisville, and one of the design studios is spending the spring
semester working in the Russell neighborhood of Louisville with some
faculty members from the University of Kentucky and the University of
Louisville. He said that he sees this as a primary goal for the college at this
point in time.
Mr. Bates said that he thought they would be overwhelmed with state-
wide support.
President Wethington said that the second part of the recommendation
seeks Board approval to adopt a resolution requesting a one-year waiver of a
restriction on new degree program proposals imposed by the Council on
Higher Education under its Equal Opportunity Program. As illustrated in the
1990-1995 President's Report, the University is making considerable progress
in terms of meeting its equal opportunity goals. He said that he anticipates
that since the University is making steady progress that the request for waiver
will be acted upon positively. That waiver is a broad one which will allow
other new programs to be considered during 1996. He recommended
approval of PR 5A. On motion made by Mr. Bates, seconded by Mrs. Sims and
carried, PR 5A was approved. (See PR 5A at the end of the Minutes.)
H. Appointments to University of Kentucky Humanities
Foundation (PR 5B)
President Wethington recommended that approval be given to the
appointment of Boynton Merrill, Jr. and Josephine D'Amato Richardson as
members of the Board of Directors of the University of Kentucky Humanities
Foundation for four-year terms beginning with the April 1996 meeting. Mrs.
Weinberg moved approval. Mr. Chellgren seconded the motion, and it
carried. (See PR 5B at the end of the Minutes.)
I. Acceptance of Interim Financial Report for the University of
Kentucky for the Six Months Ended December 31. 1995 (FCR 1)
Mr. Hardymon, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, reported that
the Finance Committee met and considered 10 items for action. FCR 1 is a
recommendation that the Board accept the University of Kentucky
Consolidated Financial Report for the six months ended December 31, 1995.
He reported that the cash flows are excellent and said that the balance sheet is
in good shape. He said the Committee thought the report was excellent and
moved approval of FCR 1. His motion, seconded by Mr. Chellgren, passed.
(See FCR 1 at the end of the Minutes.)
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J. Disposal of Personal Property (FCR 2)
FCR 2 is the disposal of personal property. He reviewed the items in
Attachment I and II and noted that the sale will be by sealed bid. He moved
that the Board approve the disposition of surplus equipment as described in
Attachment I and II. Mr. Shoop seconded the motion, and it carried. (See
FCR 2 at the end of the Minutes.)
K. Report of Lease (FCR 3)
Mr. Hardymon said the first item in the report is a new six-month lease
for office space involving property at Scott Street, Covington, Kentucky. The
annual rate is $5,800, and the per square footage amount is $11.60. He said
that the second agreement is an addendum to a lease between the University
and the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government and does not exceed
$30,000 annually. It is for the use of 850 square feet for design studio
instruction. On motion made by Mr. Hardymon, seconded by Mrs. Sims and
carried, approval was given to the Report of Leases. (See FCR 3 at the end of
the Minutes.)
L Capital Construction Report (FCR 4)
Mr. Hardymon said that FCR 4 is the quarterly Capital Construction
Report. The projects seem to be on schedule and within the funding, and it is
a very complete, up-to-date report. He moved that the Capital Construction
Report for the three months ending December 31, 1995 be accepted. Mr.
Welenken seconded the motion, and it passed. (See FCR 4 at the end of the
Minutes.)
Mr. Welenken said that he appreciated the work that goes into
preparing the summary reports, and they are certainly a lot easier to read. He
asked that a line be added to future reports to indicate the progress of each
project.
M. Patent Assignment (FCR 5)
Mr. Hardymon said that FCR 5 was a Patent Assignment that had been
withdrawn.
N. Ann Scott Maher Mason Vocal Music Scholarship Fund (FCR 6)
Mr. Hardymon said that FCR 6 is a gift of $100,000 from Ann Scott
Maher Mason to the School of Music. The gift is to benefit graduate and
undergraduate students who major in vocal music performance or vocal
music education. He said that Mrs. Mason is a 1944 graduate of the UK
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School of Music and a resident of Maysville, Kentucky. He moved approval
of FCR 6. Mr. Reed seconded the motion, and it passed. (See FCR 6 at the end
of the Minutes.)
0. Ashland Foundation. Inc. Gift and Pledge (FCR 7)
Mr. Hardymon said that FCR 7 is from a very valued supporter. He
moved that the Board accept a gift of $40,000 and a pledge of $160,000 from
Ashland Foundation, Inc. of Ashland, Kentucky to the Ashland Community
College's Partners in Progress Campaign. This $200,000 commitment will be
split equally between Ashland Community College's Scholarship and Talent
Grant Endowment and the Center for Workplace Quality Endowment. The
Foundation will make annual $40,000 payments which began in November,
1995. His motion, seconded by Mr. Chellgren, passed. (See FCR 7 at the end of
the Minutes.)
P. Chris T. Sullivan Pledge (FCR 8)
Mr. Hardymon said that FCR 8 is a recommendation that the Board
accept a pledge of $100,000 from Chris T. Sullivan of Tampa, Florida to the
University for construction of a new Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity house.
He said that this is the first part of a sizeable pledge to build a new house for
the undergraduate chapter. The house would replace the one on Rose Lane
and would be owned by the University and leased to the fraternity. A
campaign is being co-chaired by Mr. W. T. Young and Edward T. Breathitt,
both of Lexington, and William H. Young of Franklin, Kentucky. The
campaign will be cited by UK as a model for other fraternities and sororities
that are in need of new housing.
He said that Mr. Sullivan is a 1972 graduate of the University of
Kentucky and was a member of the fraternity. He is a native of Florida and is
now CEO of Outback Steak House, Inc., a national restaurant chain. He was
named to the C. M. Gatton College of Business and Economics Hall of Fame
in 1994. Mr. Hardymon moved approval of FCR 8. Mr. Grayson seconded the
motion, and it passed. (See FCR 8 at the end of the Minutes.)
Q. R. C. Durr Company Gift (FCR 9)
Mr. Hardymon moved that the Board accept a gift of $400,000 from the
R. C. Durr Company of Florence, Kentucky to the Sanders-Brown Center on
Aging. The gift is for construction of research laboratories which will be
housed in a Center on Aging addition that is being funded by private gifts and
a federal grant. Mr. Durr is from Walton, Kentucky and is the retired
President of the R. C. Durr Company, a highway construction business. He is
a long-time supporter of many university colleges and programs. Mr.
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Hardymon's motion was seconded by Dr. Plattner and carried. (See FCR 9 at
the end of the Minutes.)
R. Acquisition and Sale of Real Property (FCR 10)
Mr. Hardymon said that FCR 10 is the Acquisition and Sale of Real
Property and is the result of 18 months of discussions. The real property to be
acquired by the University consists of 30,250 square feet and a building with
an appraised replacement value of $641,500. The University Heights Church
of Christ is located at 328 Clifton Avenue and within the approved
acquisition area for the University. He displayed maps showing the planned
geographic growth of the University and said that this property is needed for
completion of the Clifton Avenue site acquisition plan. The arrangement is
to trade a similar size 30,000 square foot piece of land that the University
owns. Both properties were appraised and were of a similar amount. He
moved approval of FCR 10. Mr. Welenken seconded the motion, and it
passed. (See FCR 10 at the end of the Minutes.)
S. Meeting Adjourned
There being no further business to come before the Board, the
Chairperson adjourned the meeting at 2:14 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lois C. Weinberg
Secretary
Board of Trustees
(PR 2, 5A, and 5B; FCR 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 which follow are official
parts of the Minutes of the meeting.)
PRI1
Office of the President
January 23, 1996
PRESIDENT'S REPORT TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
1. UK Hospital Makes '100 Best-Run Hospitals' List for Third Consecutive Year
The UK Hospital has been named one of the 100 Best-Run Hospitals for the third
consecutive year. The national list is produced by Health Care Investment Analysts,
Inc. and Mercer Management. UK Hospital is one of seven hospitals to appear on the
list for three consecutive years and the only Kentucky hospital to be included three
times in a row. The "100 Top Hospitals: Benchmarks for Success" list appeared in the
December 4, 1995, issue of Modem Healthcare, a weekly business magazine.
2. Gheens Foundation Announces Grant to UK College of Law
The Gheens Foundation of Louisville has announced a $350,000 grant to the UK
College of Law in memory of the foundation's vice president, Laramie L. Leatherman.
The gift brings to $500,000 the endowment for the Laramie L. Leatherman Distinguished
Professorship in Tax Law.
3. Hazard CC Radiography Program Receives Five-Year Accreditation
Hazard Community College's two-year radiography program has received
accreditation for five years from the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic
Technology. Only 25 percent of radiography schools in the United States receive such
extended accreditation. Graduates of the progra