xt7kwh2d8h2q https://exploreuk.uky.edu/dips/xt7kwh2d8h2q/data/mets.xml Lexington, Kentucky University of Kentucky 19590220 minutes English University of Kentucky Contact the Special Collections Research Center for information regarding rights and use of this collection. Minutes of the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees Minutes of the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees, 1959-02-feb20-ec. text Minutes of the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees, 1959-02-feb20-ec. 1959 2011 true xt7kwh2d8h2q section xt7kwh2d8h2q Minutes of the Meeting of the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees of the University of Kentucky February 20, 1959. The Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees of the University of Kentucky met in the President, s Office at 9:30 a. m. , CST, Friday, Febru- ary 20, 1959, with the following members present: R. P. Hobson, Chair- man; Dr. Ralph J. Angelucci, J. Stephen Watkins and Harper Gatton. Pres- ident Frank G. Dickey and Secretary Frank D. Peterson met with the Com- mittee. A. Vacancy on Executive Committee Filled. The Chairman, Mr. R. P. Hobson, opened the meeting by calling attention to a vacancy on the Executive Committee caused by the expiration of the termn of Louis Cox. He recalled that a quorum is sometimes difficult to obtain and suggested that the Committee might want to fill the vacancy. The Committee surveyed the membership of the Board and Mr. Watkins sug- gested the names of Mr. Wood Hannah, Sr., and Mr. Floyd H. Wright. Both men were discussed, and upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, Mr. Wood Hannah, Sr., of Prospect, Ky., was elected to fill the vacancy on the Executive Committee. B. Approval of Minutes. Upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the minutes of the Executive Committee of January 16, 1959, were approved as published. C. Financial Report. Mr. Peterson made financial report for the seven months period ended January 31, 195&, The report contained a balance sheet and related financial statements which presented a complete financial picture for the period covered. The Current General budget operations for the period re- vealed income realized for educational and general purposes in the amount of $10,478,936. 84. The expenditures and encumbrances amounted to $7, 352, 894. 73. The balance sheet was reviewed in detail for General Fund, Loan Fund, Endowment Fund, Plant Funds and Agency Funds. Members of the Executive Committee being advised, upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the Treasurer' s report was received and authorized filed. D. Fischer Packing Company Contract Approved. Mr. Peterson submitted Agreement with the Fischer Packing Com- pany whereby the Company will make available 208 yearling, dehorned steers of U. S. Good to U.S. Choice feeder grade and weighing between 600 and 650 pounds each, on or about May 1, 1959, and will furnish necessary feed, veterinary services and supplies. The University will graze and care for these cattle and will analyze and publish research data collected. At the 2 end of the experiment, the cattle will be sold. The Fischer Packing Com- pany will be repaid for their out-of-pocket expenses and the gain in the op- eration will be given to the University for further beef cattle research. Upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the contract was approved and authorized executed. E. Adjustment in University Elementary School Fees. Mr. Peterson reported that Dean Lyman V. Ginger, College of Education, had recommended adjustment in tuition for the Division of Elementary School. At the present time, the fee is $40. 00 for the elementa- ry and $50. 00 for the high school for each semester. It was recommended by Dean Ginger and Doctor Sasman that the tuition for the elementary school be the same as the fee for high school students. It is their belief that the students are getting a bargain and far more than their parents are having to invest in the education of their children. Upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the fee in the Ele- rnentary School of the University Training School was fixed at $50. 00 for each semester, beginning at the end of the current semester. F. International Cooperation Administration Contract Approved. Mr. Peterson submitted contract with the International Cooperation Administration, with reference to continuation of a training program for Pakistani students in the field of community development. He stated that the Agreement varies a little from the one we had last year in that the con- tract provides for a flat stipendf $2, 000 for out-of-pocket costs and general services rather than a per diem payment. He stated the amount involved will be essentially the same and will make detailed accounting unnecessary. Upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the contract was approved and authorized executed. G. Federal Agency Request to Adjust Housing Rates Approved. Mr. Peterson reported that, when we secured a loan from the Hous- ing and Home Finance Agency for the construction of the Shawneetown apart- ments, we agreed to certain rental rates. At a later date it was necessary to request an additional $400, 000 to complete the project. The University gave a new suggested rental schedule., We had in mind that we could charge these amounts and still be economically well within the rental rates in this area. The Housing and Home Finance Agency now takes the position that these rates were established and approved and that the reserve is ziot building up fast enough. Therefore, they request that the present rates, which are $69. 00 for efficiency apartment; $79. 00 for one-bedroom apartment; and $99. 00 for two-bedroom apartment be raised to $73. 00 for efficiency apartment; $86. 00 for one-bedroom apartment and $100. 00 for two-bedroom apartment. It was noted that the rates in Cooperstown are less than those in Shawneetown and that any adjustment in Shawneetown apartments should be 3 reflected in the rates for the Cooperstown project, since these apartments are, because of proximity to the campus, somewhat more desirable than the Shawneetown apartments. A general discussion ensued and, upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the rates for efficiency apartments in both projects were au- thorized increased $4. 00; the rates for one-bedroom units were authorized increased $7. 00; and the rates for the Shawneetown two-bedroom apartments were increased $1. 00, all increases effective July 1, 1959. H. Legal Counsel for Men' s Dormitory Bond Issue Announced. Mr. Peterson reported that Mr. Thomas F. Marshall had been em- ployed by the Department of Finance as legal counsel for Dormitory Revenue Bond Issue for Men' s Dormitory No. 6. He stated that the Department of Finance desired authorization from the Board of Trustees. Upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the Executive Com- mittee authorized the employment of Mr. Thomas Marshall as legal bond counsel for $1,800,000 Revenue Bonds for the purpose of drawing all orders and resolutions for bond indenture and transcript, and all other papers relative to issuance of said bonds to be executed by the Kentucky Department of Finance, State Property and Building Commission and Board of Trustees. The approving opinion of Chapman and Cutler of Chicago is to be furnished. I. Appropriation for Small Dormitories Authorized. Mr. Peterson requested permission to make application to the Housing and Home Finance Agency, Bureau of Community Facilities, for the construc- tion of two small dormitories. He stated that the Sigma Chi fraternity de- sired to build on a lot at the corner of Woodland and Hilltop avenues and Alpha Gamma Rho was negotiating for a lot at the corner of Woodland and Clifton avenues. He requested permission to apply for a loan of $150, 000 each or a total loan of $300, 000 to finance cost incident to constriction of these two dormitories. Upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the Vice President, Business Administration, was authorized to make application for a loan to the Housing and Home Finance Agency, Bureau of Community Facilities, for the construction of these buildings. J. January Law Graduates' Degrees Granted. President Dickey submitted list of graduates of the College of Law at the end of the first semester of the current school year. He stated that it was desirable to grant the degrees for the January graduates in order that they may take the State Bar Examination prior to the May commencement. Upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, each member of the January graduates was authorized granted the degree to which he is entitled 4 and the President was authorized so to notify the graduates and to confer the degree so authorized upon each individual graduate. K. Free Fee Scholarships Awarded. President Dickey submitted a recommendation from the Chairman of the Comrmittee on Foreign Students that, due to the resignation of certain students last spring, free-fee scholarships be transferred and awarded to Mr_ Tibor Bonder, Hungary; Mr. Tal Chun Hong, Korea; and Mr. Amir H. Forzam, Turkey, for the second semester of the academic year 1958-59. Upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, Mr. Tibor Bonder, Hungary; Mr. Tal Chun Hong, Korea; and Mr. Amir H. Forzam, Turkey, were authorized granted free-fee scholarships for the second semester of the academic year 1958-59. L. Departmental Structure, College of Medicine, Authorized. President Dickey stated that Dr. William R. Willard was outside and he desired that Doctor Willard be invited to meet with the Executive Com- mittee to present certain recommendations. Doctor Willard was invited into the meeting and he discussed the departmental setup of the College of Medicine. He presented a written statement recommending that various de- partments be set up in the College of Medicine. This recommendation for certain departments was concurred in by the President, and upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the Executive Committee authorized the establishment of the following departments in the College of Medicine: Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Pathology, Behavioral Scienc-e, Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Radiology and Community Health. M. Cooperative Plan for the University and Kentucky Medical Foundation Approved. President DickeV stated that the University representatives ,Medical Center, and representatives of the Kentucky Medical Foundation have discussed at length the possibility of soliciting funds for the advancement of research and other programs of the Albert B. Chandler Medical Center. He stated that he thought it desirable to have a cooperative arrangement with the Kentucky Medical Foundation and that gifts be solicited for the advancement of education and research in the Center. He stated that several meetings had been held with representatives of the University and the Kentucky Medical Foundation. Substantial agreement has been reached on a statement of cooperative arrange- ment for working together and, also, for handling funds that might be received for the support of Medical Center programs. Doctor Willard distributed to members of the Executive Committee the following statement: 5 PLAN FOR COOPERATION BETWEEN THE UNIVERSITY AND THE KENTUCKY MEDICAL FOUNDATION IN SECURING SUP- PLEMENTARY FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER AND PLAN FOR HANDLING OF GIFTS AND GRANTS FOR THE FURTHERANCE OF THE CENTER' S DE- VELOPMENT AND ACTIVITIES. In the statement dated September 10, 1958, relating to the future development of the University Medical Center, ap- proved by the Board of Trustees at its last meeting, the need to develop sources of financing to supplement funds appropriated by the State was recognized. The need for assistance from groups such as the Kentucky Medical Foundation in efforts to secure supplementary financing was specifically noted and the development of appropriate arrangements for cooperative activ- ities was contemplated. Accordingly, officers of the University have worked out with representatives of the Kentucky Medical Foundation an agreement, subject to approval by the Boards of the respective organizations, the provisions of which are summarized under the following two headings: I. Provisions Pertaining to Relationship between the Parties a. The Kentucky Medical Foundation is authorized to seek philanthropic support in behalf of the Medical Center b. Purposes for which funds are sought are to be within the framework of needs as outlined in the statement of September 10, 1958, approved by the University Board of Trustees. c. Each of the parties is to keep the other informed as appropriate and necessary to assure effective coordination of plans and activities. d. Prior approval by the University is required with respect to general or public fund raising campaigns and of materials to be used for general or individual solicitation. e. Solicitation by the Kentucky Medical Foundation of funds for the Medical Center is to be distinct from solicitation for other purposes. f. Acceptance of gifts for the Medical Center is a. pre- rogative of the University Board of Trustees and will require specific action by the Board. 6 g. The agreement and working relationships between the parties are to be periodically evaluated with a view to changes or amplifications which would contribute to more effective collaboration. II. Provisions Pertaining to Handling of Gifts and Grants for Educational, Research and Related Purposes in the Medical Center. a. The University will create a corporation to be known as the "Fund for the Advancement of Edu- cation and Research in the University of Kentucky Medical Center the purposes of which will be to promote, receive and administer gifts and grants for the Medical Center. b. The directors of this corporation will be the Uni- versity President, the University Vice President for the Medical Center, the Chairman of the Execu- tive Committee of the University Board of Trustees and two persons who are not officially connected with the University and are appointed for a designated term by the University Board of Trustees. c. In addition to the usual and necessary corporate powers, the directors of the Fund will be empowered to conduct the affairs of the Fund, which in particular will relate to seeking, receiving, managing and ex- pending funds for the support, furtherance and en- hancement of educational and research activities of the Medical Center. d. In the performance of its functions the Fund will: 1) Receive such gifts and grants from public and private agencies and individuals as have been accepted by the University Board of Trustees. 2) Place with the University Treasurer for de- posit in a restricted account such funds as are available for current use and allocation for such use by the directors. 3) Place all funds not allocated for current use in the hands of a nationally known corporate trustee for investment purposes under a trust agreement designating the Treasurer of the University as co-trustee, and providing that the trustee may be relieved and replaced upon written concurrence of the directors who are officers of the University and their designation of a qualified successor trustee. 7 The Board is requested to approve the provisions as herein outlined and authorize the necessary steps to put the plans into ef- fect including specifically the creation of the corporation and au- thorization for the appropriate officers of the University to have prepared and to execute all necessary legal instruments including articles of incorporation. The Committee read the statement in full and listened to comments on its various sections. Upon motion duly made,seconded and carried, the Executive Com- mittee approved in substance the Cooperative Arrangement and established a fund for the advancement of education and research in the University of Kentucky Medical Center. N. Associate Professor of Geology, Indonesian Contract, Approved. President Dickey recommended the employment of Dr. Robert W. Decker in the position of Associate Professor of Geology with the Kentucky Contract Team at the University of Indonesia at Bandung. He stated that there were certain difficulties to be worked out and, anticipating clearance, he wanted the University to clear Doctor Decker' s employment contingent upon ICA approval. Upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, Doctor Robert W. Decker was authorized employed as Associate Professor of Geology with the Kentucky Contract Team at the University of Indonesia, Bandung, for such time as may be approved by the International Cooperative Administration and not to exceed the University' s contract work in Indonesia. 0. Budget Adjustment. President Dickey recommended transfer of $374. 00 from unappro- priated surplus to the Department of Music, to cover expenses of sending the Chorus to the meeting of the Kentucky Education Association in Louisville in April, 1959. Upon motion duly made,seconded and carried, the sumn of $374. 00 was authorized appropriated and made available to the Department of Music, and the Director of Accounts and Budgetary Control was authorized to make the necessary adjustment. P. Change-of-Work for H. B. Price. President Dickey reported that Professor Hugh Bruce Price, College of Agriculture and Home Economics and Experiment Station became 70 years of age on October 21, 1958. He stated that Doctor Price has been Acting 8 Director of the Experiment Station and will, on February 28, 1959, finish his assignment. Doctor Price has been connected with the University for 29 years and 10 months. Under the formula, Doctor Price is entitled to 50% of his annual salary as of October, 1953. President Dickey recommend- ed that Professor Price, s employment for the month of February, 1959, be approved and that his change-of-work become effective February 28, his assignment of duties to be to work on the economic aspects of education and research in tobacco. The first principal project will be to complete research in progress on the history of tobacco growers, organizations and movements in Kentucky. Upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, Professor H. Bruce Price was approved for employment during February, 1959, and his change- of-work was authorized. effective February 28, 1959, at an annual salary of $3, 700. 00. His change-of-work duties are to be to work on the economic aspects of education and research in tobacco, with the first principal project to be to complete research in progress on the history of tobacco growers' or- ganizations and movements in Kentucky. 0. Change-of-Work Status for Grace Snodgrass Approved. President DicqLy.submitted for change-of-work status Miss Grace Snodgrass, Librarian, Experiment Station, effective December 31, 1958. Miss Snodgrass was born December 18, 1888. She was first appointed to the University staff on October 1, 1917. She has been continuously employed at the University for 41 years and 4 months. President Dickey recommended that her salary be placed at $2, 022. 00 and her assignment of duties be to act as consultant to Experiment Station Librarian and perform other duties as assigned by the Director of the Agricultural Experiment Station. Upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, Miss Grace Snod- grass was given change-of-work, effective January 1, 1959, at a salary of $2, 022. 00 annually, her change-of-work duties to be to act as a consultant to Experiment Station Librarian and to perform other duties as assigned by the Director of the Agricultural Experiment Station. R. Doctor Scherago to Do Consultant Work. President Dickey reported a request that Dr. M. Scherago be granted permission to act as consultant to The Jockey Club, New York, in the investi- gation of blood types in horses. Doctor Scherago will be paid at the rate of $100. 00 per day for his services and will be co-author of any publication that might come from the work. He will study the records of tests conducted at the New York laboratory, interpreting the results and making suggestions as to procedures, all of which will be done by mail and telephone. Doctor Scherago' s employment is made at the suggestion of Cornell University, since he has done previous work in this field. Dean M. M. White reports that this work will not interfere with Doctor Scherago' s regular duties. On motion duly made, seconded and carried, Dr. M. Scherago was approved to do consultant work as above outlined. 9 S. Gif ts. From: Western Kentucky Mining Institute, Madisonville, Ky. --$250. 00. President Dickey reported that the Western Kentucky Mining Insti- tute had presented to the University their check for $250. 00 in support of their scholarship for the second semester of the current school year. The President recommended that this gift be accepted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the Executive Committee concurred in the recommendation and requested him to write a letter of appreciation to an officer of the Institute. From: The Ford Foundation, New York--$4, 100. 00. President Dickey presented check for $4, 100. 00 from The Ford Foundation and explained that this was a grant to be used by the University Press for the purpose of stimulating scholarly publication in the humanities and social sciences. He expressed his appreciation of this interest and recommended that the grant be accepted. Upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the members of the Executive Committee concurred in the recommendation of the President and requested that he express their appreciation to officials of the Foundation. From: Central Kentucky Manufactured Milk Improve- ment Association--$200. 00. President Dickey reported that the University had received check for $200. 00 from Central Kentucky Manufactured Milk Improvement Asso- ciation, to be deposited in the Dairy Scholarship Fund and used for dairy manufacturing scholarships. He recommended that the gift be accepted. Upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the Executive Com- mittee authorized acceptance of the gift and requested the President to thank the donors. From: Lexington Herald-Leader, Lexington,Ky. -- $200. 00. The President reported receipt of check for $200. 00 from the Lexington Herald-Leader, to be used as scholarships for two freshman pre- journalism students. He recommended that this gift be accepted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the Executive Committee concurred in the recommendation, and requested the President to write a letter of ap- preciation to the Lexington Herald-Leader. 10 From: Mr. R. R. Dawson, R. R. Dawson Bridge Company, Bloomfield, Ky. --Two checks, $500. 00 and $250. 00 Respectively. President Dickey presented two checks from Mr. R. R. Dawson, Bloomfield, Ky., amounting to $750. 00, given in support of the J. Stanley Dawson Scholarship and the Engineering Scholarship Fund. The President stated that the continued interest of Mr. Dawson was very gratifying to the University and recommended that the checks be accepted. Upon motion dauly made, seconded and carried, the gift of Mr. R. R. Dawson was authorized accepted, and the President was requested to write a letter of appreciation to him. From: Fannie and John Hertz Engineering Scholarship Foundation, Los Angeles, California--$575.00. President Dickey presented two checks, in the amounts of $300. 00 and $275. 00 respectively, given by the Fannie and John Hertz Engineering Scholarship Foundation, in support of scholarships previously granted to two students in the College of Engineering. The President recommended that this generous gift be accepted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the Executive Committee concurred in his recommendation and requested him to thank the donors. From: The Ashland Daily Independent, Ashland, Ky. --$100. 00. The President reported that the Ashland Daily Independent, Ashland, Ky., had given to the University their check for $100. 00 to be used for scholar- ship purposes in the School of Journalism. He recommended that the gift be accepted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the Execu- tive Committee authorized its acceptance, and requested the President to write a letter thanking the donors. From: Erlanger Lions Club, Erlanger, Ky. --$81. 00. President Dickey presented check in the amount of $81. 00 from the Erlanger Lions Club, Erlanger, Ky., given in support of the Northern Center' s scholarship program. He recommended that the check be accepted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the gift of the Erlanger Lions Club was authorized accepted, and the President was requested to write a letter of appreciation to officials of the Club. I1 From: Mrs. William S. Taylor, Lexington, Ky. -- $100. 00. The President reported that Mrs. William S. Taylor had given to the Kentucky Research Foundation the sum of $100. 00 which she wished added to the William S. Taylor Memorial Fund. He stated that this gift brings the Fund to an amount which makes possible a substantial sum for one or more scholarships, and recommended its acceptance. Upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the gift of $100. 00 was authorized accepted and the President was requested to convey to Mrs. William S. Taylor the appreciation of the Executive Committee and the University. From: Blue Diamond Coal Company, Knoxville, Tenn. --$1, 736. 00. President Dickey presented check of the Blue Diamond Coal Com- pany in the amount of $1, 736. 00, made to the Kentucky Research Foundation, and explained that this check is given in support of the Alexander Bonnyman Memorial Scholarships for the second semester, five of which are being used at the present time. He recommended that the gift be accepted. Upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the gift of $1, 736. 00 was ordered accepted and the President was requested to thank officials of the Blue Diamond Coal Company for their interest in the University of Ken- tuc ky. From: Inland Steel Company, Wheelwright, Ky. -- $250. 00. President Dickey presented check for $250. 00, made payable to the Kentucky Research Foundation by the Inland Steel Company of Wheelwright, Ky. , given in support of a scholarship for the second semester of the current school year. He recommended that the check be accepted. Upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the gift of $250. 00 was ordered accepted, and the President was requested to thank officials of the Inland Steel Company for their generosity. From: Aubrey Feed Mills, Inc. , Louisville,Ky. -- $800. 00. President Dickey reported that Aubrey Feed Mills, Inc. , Louisville, Ky., had given to the University their check for $800. 00, which represents a continuation of the Aubrey grant for research on early weaning of pigs. He expressed his appreciation of the continuing support of the Aubrey Feed Mills, and recommended that the check be accepted. 12 Upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the Executive Com- mittee concurred in the recommendation of the President and requested him to write a letter of appreciation to the donors. From: Ashland Sanitary Milk Company, Ashland, Ky. , $75. 00. President Dickey stated that the Ashland Sanitary Milk Company of Ashland, Ky. , had presented to the University their check for $75. 00, to be used for a scholarship in the field of dairy manufacturing. The President stated that the University had received in the past very fine cooperation from the dairy industry in Kentucky, and he recommended that this latest gift be accepted, Upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the check for $75. 00 was ordered accepted, and the President was requested to write a letter of appreciation to the Ashland Sanitary Milk Company. From: Mrs. A. 0. Stanley, Washington, D.C. --Books and Papers of Former Governor A. 0. Stanley. President Dickey reported that Mrs. A, 0. Stanley had offered to the University the very valuable books and papers of her late husband. He stated that this collection would be of great value to students and faculty alike in providing source materials and research data. He recommended that it be accepted. Upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the Executive Com- mittee concurred in the recommendation of the President and requested him to express to Mrs, Stanley the very great appreciation of the Executive Com- mittee and the University. From: Long-Lines Department of the American Tel- ephone and Telegraph Company. President Dickey reported that the Long-Lines Department of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company had presented to the College of Engineering a substantial amount of ultra-high frequency radio communication apparatus, ranging in value between $8,000 and $10, 000. He stated that this material will enable us to strengthen the experimental work in ultra- high frequency studies both at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and recommended that it be accepted. Upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the gift of the Long Lines Department of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company was ordered accepted, and the President was requested to write a letter of ap- preciation to officials of the Company. 13 T. Appointments and Other Staff Changes. President Dickey submitted staff appointments, reappointments, salary adjustments, leaves of absence, resignations, promotions and other staff changes requested by deans and heads of departments. COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Appointments Alexander W. Astin, Part-time Lecturer, Department of Psychology, effective February 1, 1959 through June 30, 1959. Dorothy C. Chrisman, Part-time Instructor, Department of Anatomy and Physiology, effective January 1, 1959 through May 31, 1959. Delia H. Cothrun, Part-time Social Worker at Child Guidance Clinic, effective February 1, 1959 through June 30, 1959. George Rogers, Acting Director of Counseling Service and Instructor in College of Education, to be Practicum Supervisor in Psychology Department, (part-time), effective February 1, 1959 through June 30, 1959. Charles Norman Vittitoe, Instructor, Department of Physics, effective February 1, 1959 through June 30, 19