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Kentucky Kernel

Vol. XCI. No. 114

W1894

University of Kentucky, Lexington. Kentucky

independent since 1971

Tuesday. February 23. 1988

Wilson, Clay to fill student affairs positions

By THOMAS J. SULLIVAN
News Editor

UK is hiring from within to fill the
positions of dean of students and di-
rector of residence life.

Doug Wilson. acting dean of stu-
dents, will be recommended to the
Board of Trustees at its next meet~
ing on March 1 to fill the dean of
students position.

Bob Clay, acting director of resi-
dence life, has been recommended
and hired as director of residence
life. said James Kuder. vice chan-
cellor for student affairs.

Unlike Wilson. Clay’s position does
not require BOT approval. Kuder

said. The BOT will be informed of
Clay’s appointment.

Nonetheless, Clay will remain in
an “acting“ capacity until March
when the appointment becomes offi—
cial. Kuder said.

Wilson has been acting as dean of
students for about a year and Clay
has been acting as director of resi-
dence life for about eight months.

Wilson said the appointment will
be a dream come true for him.

“From the time I completed my
master’s work I’ve worked in
student affairs positions — for 18
years" Wilson said. “So it’s a great
Opportunity, one I‘ve wanted to have
and now I do."

The dean of students position was

left vacant by Joseph Burch in the
summer of 1986 when he stepped in
to act as vice chancellor for student
affairs in place of retired chancellor
Robert Zumwinkle.

The director of residence halls po-
sition (which has since been re-
named residence life) was left va-
cant by Rosemary Pond‘ retirement
in the spring of 1987.

The University Personnel Depart-
ment conducted a national search to
fill the vacancies. No search com»
mittee was formed. Kuder said.

Kuder said that, while telephone
interviews were held. no one was
brought to UK to interview for the
positions.

Jack Blanton. vice chancellor for

administration, said he is happy that
UK was able to hire from within for
the two positions.

“When the university can find ca-
pable people within its own ranks.
by golly it ought to hire them.“
Blanton said. “That’s what I teach
in Managment 301, it‘s good motiva-
tion for people."

Kuder said that he feels
positive about the decision . “

“After having worked with (Wi|~
son and Clay) for eight months .
there was no question in my mind
that they were the most qualified
applicants by far." Kuder said.

"Bob (‘lay knows the housing sys-
tem and is known by the people in
the residence hall system very

“very

 

University
celebrates
birthday

By THOMAS .I. SULLIVAN
News Editor

One thing about UK hasn't
changed very much in its 123
years of existence —— it still has
trouble finding money.

“In those days the University
was struggling —. adequate fund-
ing was a problem.“ University
President David Roselle joked
yesterday at UK‘s 123rd birthday
celebration in the Great Hall of
the Student Center.

Complete with a large blue and
white birthday cake. balloons and
streamers, the celebration was
attended by about 50 people.

Roselle gave a brief history of
the University and speculated
what future generations might
say about the condition of UK
today.

“if the current budget proposal
goes through. I imagine that 123
years from now people will be
talking about the current lack of
wisdom (among the leadership in
the state).“ Roselle said.

()thers in attendance shared
Roselle‘s view of the University‘s
present condition.

“I think (the birthday cele-
bration) is neat." said Bob Clay.
acting director of Residence Life.
“I just hope there‘s a 124th one."

Lynne Hunt. president of the
Student Activities Board, said
that “Dr, Roselle brought up a
good point."

The University's future is a
little cloudier than it should be,"
Hunt said.

But in an attempt to brighten
that dim future. the Student De-
velopment Council presented the
University with $17,922.50.

The money. which was pre‘
sented to Roselle by James Rose.
president of SDC. was collected
though the “Senior Challenge“
program started by SDC two
years ago. Rose said.

The Senior Challenge is a pro-
ject which solicits money for the
University from graduating se-
niors.

 

Students celebrate UK‘s 123rd birthday at the
Student Center yesterday. About 50 students,

ties.

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Slain librarian remembered as energetic

LISA A. BROWN
Staff Writer

Karen Cobb. UK librarian, was re-
membered as an energetic person
who got along well with everyone.
according to many of her co-work-
ers.

Cobb. 30. died Sunday as a result
of a gunshot wound to her right
temple. Police have charged Cobb‘s
fiance. Barry 'l‘ilford, with murder.

“(lronically). she expressed a lot
of happiness in the fact she was get-
ting married.“ said Adil Razeeq.
reference librarian.

News of Cobb‘s death sent shock
and disbelief throughout the refer-
ence department.

“I called some of the people in the
department when I heard (about Ka-
ren's death). I didn’t want everyone
to have to find out through the news-
paper." said Brad Grissom. head of
thereference department.

Healsoaaid thathedith'tbelieve
"the loss had fully registered."

“It‘s so hard to believe that it ac-
tually happened and so difficult to
comprehend. It‘s always difficult
when anyone dies, but under such
tragic circumstances . said
Norma Jean Gibson, reference li-
brarian. as she began to cry.

“Karen was very energetic and
likable." Grissom said. “She had
many good relationships across the
library system.“

Cobb had a master’s degree in li-
brary science from UK, Grissom
said.

Besides working with the refer-
ence department, Cobb was active
in many different projects.

“She was involved with the Opera-
tion Read Literacy Program. she
worked with special oriented groups
in the summer. and she worked with
the Martin Luther King Jr. Cultural
Center." said Patty Powell. exten-
sion librarian.

Powell received a call from Gris-
som Sunrhy morning concerning
Karen.

“I didn‘t know what to think
(when he called).“ Powell said.
“It's just now beginning to sink in."

According to her coworkers. Cobb
was very career oriented.

“She was very confident in her job
and everyone respected her for her
knowledge.“ Grissom said.

“Karen had hopes and ideas along
the line of using her knowledge and
experience in doing work with infor-
mation service that represented ca-
reer growth.“ Razeeq said.

“I guess we were all worried she'd
leave in because she was so good
and could get a job anywhere she
wanted.” Powell said.

”What kept her here was being
able to establish herself." Razeeq
said.

“This was her first professional
position. She had so much potential
for the future. Everyone expected
for her to m," Gibson said.

Also, Cobb was noted for her intel-
ligence and peiaoriable attitude.

“She was very bright and hard-

working.“ Gibson said. “Anyone
who knew Karen could get along and
work well with her."

Cobb. who had been off work since
the Christmas break due to illness.
was scheduled to work yesterday.
Grissom said.

”I talked to Karen Saturday to see
what her schedule was. She had got
clearance from her doctor (to start
work again)." Grissom said.

“We were short staffed without
Karen and she said she was anxious
to get back and help us catch up.
She also said she missed the (li-
brary i." Grissom said.

Karen had tried to come back pre-
maturely this semester. but was
forced to leave due to her illness.
Razeeq said.

“If someone transfers. you se-
them occassionally but when some-
one dies . . . you feel an emptiness.“
Razeeq said. “It's a sad situation.“

Funeral arrangements were in-
complete at 0L. Hughes Funeral
Home in [axington atpmstime.

well." Kuder said. Clay is “very
pro— student. very much a supporter
of UK and very qualified for his
job.“

Wilson received equal praise.

“Doug has been here (at UK) for
over 10 years and he has been an un-
derstudy for Dean (Joseph) Burch.
who was very qualitied." Blanton
said.

“The dean of students job is a
very important job at the Universi-
ty." Kuder said. The position re-
quires a fluent knowledge of Univer—
sity codes and policies.

“That‘s not
said.

easy stuff. " Kuder

it‘s a “big step for me personally

and professionally, so l‘m thrilled to
death about it." Wilson said

Clay said being named director of
residence life “is a substantial move
up ..

“I'm honored that I passed iiius-
ter.“ Clay said.

(flay. who has been ill l'K since he
was a freshman in lsitili. said he has
held every position in his rte-part-
ment that there is to hold

(flay said he told Kuder llt‘ would
“do lillh) best never to disappoint
nim "

Ned Benson, Keeiielzind liiill dirt-(J
tor. said that he tarts :er‘. plensi d
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Enforcement hurdle
final obstacle left
to alcohol policy

By JAY BLANTON
Executive Editor

Questions about the enforcement
and application of a permissive alco
hol policy are the major hurdles to
be overcome before alcohol could be
allowed in UK‘s dormitories. accord»
ing to most members of the Alcohol
Task Force.

Task force members who favor a
more, permissive alcohol policy say
it is only realistic to allow alcohol in
the dormitory room drinking hap~
pens anyway.

'l‘liose favoring a prohibitive poll
cy. however. assert that enforce—
ment would be too hard with a per
missive policy.

The committee. formed early last
semester, could vote at its next
meeting on March 25 whether to rec-
ommend to Art Uallalier. chancellor
for the Lexington campus. to allow
alcohol in the restdence halls.

The decision ullniiately would end
up in the hands of the I'K Hoard ol
Trustees

Earlier this month task torci
members noted on a ballot which
UK properties they thought should
or should not permit alcohol

The task force split 6—6 with one
abstention on allowing the posses-
sion of alcohol by 21-year4ilds in res?
idence halls.

On other areas of campus — the
Student Center. Faculty Club. fra-
ternities. sororities and Maxwell
Place A the task force said alcohol
should be, permitted. A subcommit
tee now will draft two policies for
the task force to vote on.

Student Government Association
President Cyndi Weaver said a lot of

Bush forces

the “no. vote on :« i.'(‘!lll“.‘\i“.t' iiit'(~
hid policy is [10‘ t)IIti‘\~i)§!l:tt’£ii i'il‘
based on legal illlpllt'illf'tl’.

But after talking to: " win: .itfnr
neys. Weaver and . :i:--zc pernzi-~
sive policy does not itinkc tlii
x'ersity more IIFiIlIl‘

Weaver conceded Limit littet'mi
Residence Life lioi- (in;
good arguemert .iii-xii' 'hir untouw
ment problems it l)(’i’llll.\:t\(‘ .ilwolyi
poilt')‘ would most

Wmnci' said iha' {‘llit‘f‘"ii‘.;', ii p )‘t
cy. which allowed Blryeiiroltls»
drink in their doi‘iintoi‘y rooms
would certainly be more difficult to
enforce than a prohibtnc .iicohol
policy.

But it the task lorct- 15 going '1)
limit a persons rights. \\'ca\er said.
“the reasoning onetit to be over
wl'iclniing "

Task Force t‘tznirnian Jainis
Kuder. however. l> concerned about
the rights of two other student
groups when tryini.J to (lecitlc which
all ohoi pt‘ilt‘} he would lawn Res
iiicti) ‘ietx'iscis .iiiii Vic-lent» who do
no! alcohol in (iii
halls.

The Vice chancellor l()l student at
fairs said he doesn‘t want the [H to
he put iii the position of being an en
t'orcemcnt .igi‘nt it is really not
theirjol)

But lwn Walker. an RA who
serves on the task torcr said a pro
hibitnc ptiilt'} would just ‘i‘eflcct
reality ‘

“It's important to have a policy
that's liiir to t’\t‘l‘}()llt‘ on campus."
Walker said. "There will always be
alcohol in the dorm or anywhere
else on this campus "

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of victory in Kentucky

ELECTION '88

 

By JOHN srnwss
Associated Press

Kentucky supporters of Vice Pres-
ident George Bush. armed with a
slew of endorsements from promi~
nent state Republicans. were confi-
dent heading toward the March 8
primary. but Pat Robertson‘s forces
said a low turnout could help their
candidate.

Supporters of Robertson. a min-
ister and television evangelist.
mounted a "switchover campaign“
in the fall to reregister conservative
Democrats as Republicans before
the Oct. 5 deadline for changing
party affiliation. said Philip A.
Thompson. state director of Ameri-
cans for Robertson. No other issues
or candidates are on the Super Tues-
day ballot in Kentucky.

“Our best estimate is that we
switched somewhere between 4.000
and 5.000 people statewide.“ Thomp-
son said. adding he expected the
turnout in the Republican primary
to be less than the 141.000 Republi
cans who voted in the 1m primary
for governor.

“So if you have four people in the
race and they divide up some num-

GEORGE BUSH

ber less than 140.000 in roughly
equal amounts. or any way you want
to divide them. then obviously 4.000
or 5,000 votes can make a major dif>
ference." Thompson said.

Stan B. Smith. political director
for the Republican Party of Ken-
tucky. said he had no data indicat-
ing how many of newly registered
Republicans are in the Robertson
camp.

“But you take. say. Hopkins Coun-

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