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Minutes 3: the University Faculty, March 193 1258

The University Faculty met in the Assembly Room of Lafferty Hall Monday,
m:&110. at 4:00 p.m. President Dickey presided. Members absent were:

y W. Archdeacon. Leo M. Chamberlain, Frank J. Cheek, Jr., Morris Cierley,
Mmmas D. Clark, Lyman V. Ginger, Maurice A. Hatch‘, Drayton T. Kinard, Herbert
L Massey, Sallie E. Pence, 1"rank D. Peterson. David Ravencraft, Helen M. Reed,
Dwis M. Seward, Tarl P. Slone, and Kenneth B. Wright.

The minutes of February 10 were read and approved.

President Dickey made a statement to the Faculty in connection with the
mymﬁ made to that body on Pebruary 10. by the Faculty-Trustees Committee. He
swned that, through editorial comment. it was apparent that considerable concern
wasfelt because the committee's report did not specifically mention academic
hmedom; that he had made a statement to the press and to a Lexington civic club
imﬁcating his beliefs and feelings on this subject. He read an excerpt from
Ms statement which expressed an interest irxaﬂ.a firm desire to guarantee the
hmedom of faculty members in teaching, research. and as citizens. In addition,
Dn Dickey informed the Faculty that after studying the full text of statements
mﬂe by Dr. Kammerer, he had receiVed a different impression from that gained
ﬂuough newspaper accounts and that he believed the information on which he
Mmed determination of salaries last year was in error; that he would carefully
fMJow the recommendation of the faculty—Trustees Committee that. "in connection
wiﬁithe preparation of the l958~59 budget the merit of Dr. Kammerer be restudied
ﬁwroughly and. if this study indicates merit that has been overlooked, that a
ptper adjustment in salary be made."

Dean White thanked the President for his statement and the University
Famﬂty voiced its approval with applause.

Resolutions on the death of two faculty members were presented by Dr.
R.D. Haun for Professor Russell S. Grady, and Dr. Dewey G. Steele. for Dean
hmritus Thomas P. Cooper. The Paculty voted that these resolutions be adoPted
mm spread upon the minutes, and that copies be sent to members of the respective
families.

RESOLUTION ON THE DEATH OF RUSSELL S. GRiDY

Russell S. Grady, Associate Professor of Accounting, College of
Commerce, came to the University of Kentucky in 1948 and died January 6. 1958.
He held a Master of Science degree and was a Certified Public Accountant with
a background of experience in public accounting.

Although the close of Professor Grady's life came while he was
comparatively young. he left upon his students and his colleagues the
lasting impression of one who met all circumstances without fear and with
high Purpose. The inherent dignity of his character was softened by his
unfailing sense of humor and his deep understanding of those around him.
Because of his sincere friendliness and his desire to be of help, many
students sought his advice not only regarding their scholastic work but
also in other matters. He gave unstintingly of his time and energies in
Work with student organizations. His contributions to the effective-
ness of both teaching and the accounting profession were of high order.

Professor Grady's passing left with all qu were associated with
him a deep sense of loss. The faculty Of the College of Commerce, there-
f°reo resolves that this resolution be placed in its minutes and transmitted

to the Paculty of the University and that a copy be sent to the family.

.Absence explained