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                                         AGENDA

                             Meeting of the Board of Trustees
                                  University of Kentucky
                                          1:00 P.M.
                                        April 4, 2000

Invocation

Roll Call

Approval of Minutes

President's Report and Action Items

PR 1    President's Report to the Trustees
        A. Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Institutional Self-Study Report

PR 2    Personnel Actions

PR 3    Central Administration
        A. Proposed Amendment to the Governing Regulations
        B. University Research Professorships
        C. Appointment of Director of Athletics

PR 4    Community College System (No items to report)

PR 5    Lexington Campus
        A. Health Insurance Premium for International Students

PR 6    Medical Center
        A. Creation of a Graduate Center for Nutritional Sciences
        B. Establishment of a Center for Oral Health Research

Finance Committee

1.    Acceptance of Interim Financial Report for the University of Kentucky for the Eight
             Months Ended February 29, 2000
 2.     Report of Leases
 3.     Approval of Lease
 4.     Patent Assignment Report
 5.     Laura Gorman Campbell and Citizens National Bank and Trust Company of Hazard
             Gift and Pledge
 6.     Estate of Paul Mellon
 7.     Children's Museum Request for Easement - Elizabethtown Community College




 








       Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the University of Kentucky, Tuesday,
April 4, 2000.

       The Board of Trustees of the University of Kentucky met at 1:00 p.m. (Lexington time)
on Tuesday, April 4, 2000 in the Board Room on the 18th floor of Patterson Office Tower.

       A.    Meeting Opened

       Billy Joe Miles, Chairperson, called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m., and the invocation
was pronounced by Ted Bates.

       B.    Roll Call

       The following members of the Board of Trustees answered the call of the roll: Mr. Ted
Bates, Governor Edward T. Breathitt, Mr. Paul W. Chellgren, Mr. James Glenn HI, Mr. John
"Jack" Guthrie, Dr. Loys L. Mather, Dr. Robert P. Meriwether, Mr. Billy Joe Miles  
(Chairperson), Dr. Elissa Plattner, Mr. Steven S. Reed, Dr. Daniel R. Reedy, Mr. C. Frank
Shoop, Ms. Alice Sparks, Dr. W. Grady Stumbo, Ms. JoEtta Y. Wickliffe, Mr. Russell Williams
and Ms. Elaine Wilson. Absent from the meeting were Mr. Merwin Grayson, Jr., Ms. Marian
Moore Sims, and Mr. Billy B. Wilcoxson. The University administration was represented by
President Charles T. Wethington, Jr.; Chancellors James W. Holsinger and Elisabeth Zinser;
Vice Presidents Fitzgerald Bramwell, Joseph T. Burch, Ben W. Carr, Edward A. Carter and
Eugene Williams; Dr. Juanita Fleming, Special Assistant for Academic Affairs; 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 1:04 p.m.

      C.    Approval of Minutes

      Mr. Miles said that the Minutes of the Board meeting on March 7, 2000 had been
distributed and asked for any additions or corrections. Mr. Shoop moved that the Minutes be
approved as distributed. Dr. Meriwether seconded the motion, and it carried.

      D.    President's Report to the Board of Trustees (PR 1)

      President Wethington called attention to the following items in PR 1:

      1. The groundbreaking ceremony for the Linda and Jack Gill Heart Institute and the
         Center for Advanced Surgery building was held on March 8th.

      2. The Gail Robinson Award for Excellence has been established by the Metropolitan
         Opera National Council of New York, honoring the endowed chair in music at UK
         for her career at the New York Metropolitan Opera.

      3. Thirteen representatives from the University of Burgundy in France as well as other
         French delegates are on campus this week to visit our colleges and get better
         acquainted with the University of Kentucky.




 





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       4. The University of Kentucky received a new area code on April Ist along with the rest
          of Central Kentucky. The new area code is 859 and will be reflected on new
          stationery in the coming months.

       5. David Eisenhower, grandson of President Eisenhower and son-in-law of President
          Nixon, was on campus recently delivering the Prichard Lecture at the UK Library
          Associates annual meeting.

       6. The Kentucky Water Resources Institute has been chosen to evaluate the PRIDE
          program to determine its effectiveness and efficiency in the Commonwealth.

       7. The University of Kentucky Arboretum was officially designated the official state
          botanical garden of the Commonwealth of Kentucky by Governor Paul Patton on
          March 21, 2000.

       President Wethington asked the members to read the other items in the report at their
leisure.

       E.     Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Institutional Self-Study Report
              (PR IA)

       President Wethington reported that the University takes a thorough, complete look at
itself every ten years. There are significant reports written, and an evaluation team is invited to
evaluate the institution and to ensure that the degrees granted from the University have the
official sanction of its accrediting body.

       He introduced Professor Jan Schach who has been chosen to spearhead the effort and
make a report to the Board about the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)
Institutional Self-Study.

      Professor Schach expressed appreciation for the opportunity to report on the upcoming
self-study and hopefully reaffirmation of the University's SACS accreditation. She presented the
following report:
                           Reaffirmation of SACS Accreditation
                              University Self-Study 2000-02

I. The Purpose and Nature of Accreditation
   1. Purpose
      a. Improvement of educational quality throughout the region
      b. Ensuring to the public that institutions meet established regional standards
      c. Signifies that the institution has a purpose appropriate to higher education and has
          resources, programs, and services sufficient to accomplish its purpose on a continuing
          basis
   2. Nature
      a. Best accomplished through a voluntary, representative association of educational
         institutions




 





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       b. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) - one of six private,
           nonprofit, voluntary regional accrediting associations

II. SACS - Commission on Colleges (COC)
    1. Regional accrediting body for Southern U.S. (including Alabama, Florida, Georgia,
       Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and
       Virginia) and in Latin America
   2. U.S. Secretary of Education recognizes accreditation by the COC in establishing
       eligibility of higher education institutions to participate in programs authorized under
       Title IV of the 1992 Higher Education Amendments and other federal programs
   3. 77-member Commission elected from the SACS College of Delegate Assembly
       consisting of one voting representative for each of approximately 800 member
       institutions in the region

III. Reaffirmation of Accreditation Requirements
    1. Successful Completion of University Self-Study
    2. Demonstrated Compliance with the Criteria for Accreditation
       a. Principles and Philosophy of Accreditation
       b. Institutional Purpose
       c. Institutional Effectiveness
       d. Educational Programs
       e. Educational Support Services
       f. Administrative Processes

       Mr. Miles asked Professor Schach to stop her presentation because of the loudness of the
student protestors. He asked the students for their attention. He said the Board is sympathetic to
their cause; however, they had a meeting to run. He asked that they honor the speaker and let her
give her presentation. He said there was an orderly process to go through to be on the agenda. If
the students want to be on the agenda, the Board will give them time on the agenda to make their
case, but they must go through the process.

      Professor Schach continued with her presentation.

   3. Demonstrated Compliance with the Conditions of Eligibility

IV. The University Self-Study
   1. Periodic and On-going - Continual with external review every 10 years
   2. Comprehensive -
      a. Assesses all aspects of institution's purpose, programs, and services
      b. Goes beyond a simple compliance audit of the minimum requirements in the SACS
         Criteria
   3. Broadly Participatory - Faculty, Administrative Officers, Staff, Students, Trustees,
      Alumni
   4. Analytical - Analyzes and assesses all aspects of operations, identifying strengths and
      challenges
   5. Examines Planning and Evaluation Processes - Evaluates effectiveness
   6. Identifies Significant Issues - Related to the institution's future development
   7. Presents Recommendations - Meets identified challenges/enhances strengths




 





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8. Develops a Follow-Up Plan - Adequate response to suggestions and recommendations in
   the University Self-Study



V. Self-Study Schedule
      Spring 2000

      Summer 2000


      Fall 2000

      Spring 2001


      Fall 2001

      April 2002
      Summer 2002

      December 2002



Initiation of Self-Study
Committee Orientation and Activation
Design and Produce Surveys
Committee Data Gathering
Review of Institutional Purpose Statement
Campus Self-Study Kickoff
Conduct Surveys and Forums
Committee Draft Reports Due
Begin Institutional Follow-Up Plan
Self Study Report Draft Development
Final Self Study and Follow-Up Report Due
Institution-Wide Review of Final Self-Study Report
SACS Committee Visit
Receive and Respond to Recommendations Cited in
Final Visiting Committee Report
SACS Annual Meeting - Reaffirmation Decision



VI. Self-Study Committee Structure
   * Total of 140 committee members
   * Faculty, Staff and Students

VII. SACS Self-Study Committee Assignments
   * Executive Committee
   * Steering Committee
   * Principle Committees
         Principles and Philosophy of Accreditation
         Institutional Purpose Committee
         Institutional Effectiveness Committee
         Educational Program Committee
         Educational Support Services Committee
         Administrative Committee
         Research Committee
         Public Service Committee

      Professor Schach entertained questions following her presentation.

      President Wethington asked questions about the various committees and the people
involved directly through the committees.

      Professor Schach reported that there are 140 committee members, and there will be much
more participation in terms of meetings in every college. The survey will involve a broad array
of faculty, staff, students, alumni, and former faculty. The 140 members of the committees are




 





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the hardworking people putting together the information; however, they will be getting feedback
from the entire university community.

       Professor Schach said that SACS is considering a revision of the process. Instead of
every ten years, they may have more frequent visits so they are not as traumatic to an institution.
This would mean a much more ongoing evaluation.

       Mr. Guthrie asked if SACS compared the previous ten-year report.

       Professor Schach said her understanding is that SACS is interested in the current and
future status of an institution. SACS is more future-oriented than looking at the past. She said,
in her opinion, the University of Kentucky is in great shape because President Wethington, Dr.
Carr, and Dr. Mather, who was the Director in her position ten years ago, have a great wealth of
experience with SACS accreditation.

       President Wethington noted that the size and scope of this project is enormous and the
University should try to make as much out of it as it possibly can. He said he always goes into a
project with the understanding that it will be taken seriously; it will be done very well; and the
University will gain from it.

       F.    Meeting Interrupted

       Mr. Miles asked Dr. David Stockham, Dean of Students, to please speak to the students
who were interrupting the meeting.

       Following an exchange of conversation between University administrators and the
students, Mr. Glenn persuaded the students to leave the Board meeting. He encouraged the
students to follow the procedure to appear before the Board at its next meeting and expressed his
willingness to work with the students.

       G.    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. Ms. Sparks
moved approval. The motion, seconded by Mr. Chellgren, carried. (See PR 2 at the end of the
Minutes.)

      H.    Proposed Amendment to the Governing Regulations (PR 3A)

      President Wethington said that PR 3A is a proposed amendment to the Governing
Regulations which was received for preliminary consideration by the Board of Trustees at the
March 7, 2000 Board Meeting. He reminded the Board that this proposed amendment was
passed at that meeting and that it must stay on the table for one month prior to being considered
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       President Wethington recommended that approval be given to PR 3A. Mr. Shoop moved
approval. The motion, seconded by Dr. Meriwether, carried. (See PR 3A at the end of the
Minutes.)

       I.    University Research Professorships (PR 3B)

       President Wethington stated that PR 3B is a recommendation that the Board of Trustees
approve the naming of Professors Douglas G. McMahon, Department of Physiology, John
Pickles, Department of Geography, and Christopher Schardl, Department of Plant Pathology, as
University Research Professors for the year 2000-2001. He noted that these professorships are to
enhance and encourage scholarly research productivity. These three individuals have gone
through a considerable process to be nominated and chosen.

       President Wethington expressed pleasure in recommending that approval be given to
PR 3B. Dr. Meriwether moved approval. Mr. Guthrie seconded the motion, and it carried. (See
PR 3B at the end of the Minutes.)

       J.    Appointment of Director of Athletics (PR 30

       President Wethington said that PR 3C is a recommendation that the Board of Trustees
approve the appointment of Mr. Larry W. Ivy as Director of Athletics at the University of
Kentucky effective July 1, 2000. He reported that he appointed an advisory committee after C.
M. Newton announced his retirement, and that the process had been ongoing for several months.
He noted that this recommendation comes unanimously from the advisory committee and the
Athletic Association Board of Directors.

      Mr. Shoop stated that he had seen total unanimous support of all facets of this
recommendation. The media, the public, the fans, and the state are one hundred percent behind
this appointment. He commended President Wethington and the Athletic Association Board of
Directors for making this appointment. He recognized Mrs. Ivy who was in attendance at the
meeting.

      Dr. Plattner said that she would like to make a very strong statement that the interest of
women's athletics at the University be pursued and enlarged very much in the same kind of
atmosphere that the Director of Athletics, C. M. Newton, has served us so well and that the
University continue to pursue that. She said that she had the pleasure of attending the NCAA
Women's semi-finals game at Athens, Georgia and the SEC Commissioner Roy Kramer and the
Governor of Georgia were present. Women's athletics are a major part of the University,
especially for the students, and Mr. Ivy feels the same way.

      Mr. Bates spoke on behalf of the University of Kentucky Alumni Association. He said
they have always worked very closely with the Athletics Department, and it has been mutually
beneficial for both groups. The Alumni Association welcomes the appointment of Mr. Larry Ivy
and looks forward to working with him for many years ahead.

      President Wethington expressed pleasure in recommending that approval be given to
PR 3C. Mr. Bates moved approval. The motion, seconded by Dr. Meriwether, carried
unanimously. (See PR 3C at the end of the Minutes.)




 





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       President Wethington introduced Mr. Ivy and his wife, Dorene. They were given a round
of applause.

       Mr. Ivy thanked Mr. Miles, President Wethington, and the members of the Board. He
expressed appreciation for their confidence in him to carry on the traditions of C. M. Newton,
Cliff Hagan, Harry Lancaster and Bernie Shively, some great men who have served the
University well. He said he had spent thirty-one years of his life at the University, and he knew
what the University meant to the people of Kentucky.

       K.    Community College System (PR 4)

       There were no items to report from the Community College System.

       L.    Health Insurance Premium for International Students (PR 5A)

       President Wethington stated that PR 5A is a recommendation that the Board approve the
collection of a mandatory student health insurance premium for all international students
enrolled at the University of Kentucky effective with the fall 2000 semester. He noted that this is
being done in response to the regulations of the Immigration and Naturalization Act, which now
require a visa eligibility certificate to be issued by a college or university only after the written
application, the student's transcripts or other records of courses taken, proof of financial
responsibility for the student, and other supporting documents have been reviewed and evaluated
at the school's location in the United States. In surveying the benchmark institutions, all
nineteen benchmark institutions require international students to have health insurance.

       President Wethington recommended approval of PR 5A. Dr. Reedy so moved. The
motion, seconded by Ms. Sparks, carried. (See PR 5A at the end of the Minutes.)

       M.    Creation of a Graduate Center for Nutritional Sciences (PR 6A)

       President Wethington stated that PR 6A is a recommendation that the Board of Trustees
approve the establishment of a Graduate Center for Nutritional Sciences. This Center will be a
multidisciplinary, degree granting Graduate Center that will administer research, graduate
training, and service in nutrition. The Center will also be the home of two graduate programs, a
Master of Science Degree in Nutritional Science and the Ph.D. Program in Nutritional Sciences.
This Center will be located administratively in the Graduate School and the Dean of the
Graduate School will report to the Chancellor of the Medical Center for this Center per the
University Regulations.

      President Wethington recommended that approval be given to PR 6A. Ms. Wilson
moved approval. The motion, seconded by Mr. Chellgren, carried. (See PR 6A at the end of the
Minutes.)

      N.    Establishment of a Center for Oral Health Research (PR 6B)

      President Wethington stated that PR 6B is a recommendation that the Board approve the
establishment of a Center for Oral Health Research within the Albert B. Chandler Medical




 





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Center. This Center will be a multidisciplinary center but will not be a degree-granting center. It
will report to the Chancellor of the Medical Center.

       President Wethington recommended that approval be given to PR 6B. Ms. Sparks moved
approval. The motion, seconded by Mr. Williams, carried. (See PR 6B at the end of the
Minutes.)

       0.    President's Announcements

       President Wethington announced that Commencement for the University of Kentucky
will be Sunday, May 7th at 10:00 a.m.

       He also announced that the House and the Senate adjourned without approving a budget
for the Commonwealth for the next biennium. It is his understanding that work will continue
with the House and Senate leadership and that there is still to be action on a budget scheduled for
April 11 " and 12th. If a budget is not approved, the issue will have to be addressed through a
Special Session or there would be a continuation budget. He informed the Board that it will have
to approve a budget in June of this year, and the administration of the University will be prepared
to recommend a budget at that time.

       P.    Acceptance of Interim Financial Report for the University of Kentucky for the
             Eight Months Ended February 29, 2000 (FCR 1)

      Mr. Chellgren, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, reported that the Finance
Committee had a brief meeting that morning and dealt with seven items on the agenda. He stated
that FCR 1 is the acceptance of the Interim Financial Report for the University of Kentucky for
the Eight Months Ended February 29, 2000. He noted that expenditures are currently about 65%
of budget, and revenues are about 72% of budget. There were no extraordinary items that
needed to be brought before the Committee or the Board.

      Mr. Chellgren moved adoption of FCR 1. The motion, seconded by Mr. Guthrie, carried.
(See FCR 1 at the end of the Minutes.)

      Q.    Report of Leases (FCR 2)

      Mr. Chellgren stated that FCR 2 is two very modest amendments to existing leases, both
for space in Lexington. The first one is approximately 600 square feet, $11.25 per square foot,
for the Kentucky Transportation Center. The second one is between the University of Kentucky
(Medical Center Information Services) and Sam and Neimeh Mashni for about 900 square feet
with a price of about $8.75 per square foot.

      Mr. Chellgren moved the adoption of FCR 2. Ms. Sparks seconded the motion, and it
carried. (See FCR 2 at the end of the Minutes.)




 





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       R.    Approval of Lease (FCR 3)

       Mr. Chellgren stated that FCR 3 is an amendment to an existing lease, adding an
additional 300 square feet of space at $14 per square foot. He noted that this does take the total
annual rate to $31,808 and that leases in excess of $30,000 must have Board approval.

       Mr. Chellgren moved the approval of FCR 3. His motion, seconded by Mr' Guthrie,
carried. (See FCR 3 at the end of the Minutes.)

       S.    Patent Assignment Report (FCR 4)

       Mr. Chellgren stated that FCR 4 is the quarterly Patent Assignment Report. There are
five patents in the report, (1) "Magnetoelastic Sensor and Method for Remote Pressure Query of
an Environment," (2) "Farnesyl Pyrophosphate Analogs," (3) "DNA Encoding and Amino Acid
Sequence of Poly (ADP-Ribose) Glycohydrolase (PARG)," (4) " DNA Encoding and Amino
Acid Sequence of Poly (ADP-Ribose) Glycohydrolase (PARG)," and (5) "Endophyte Ergot
Alkaloid Synthetic Compounds, Compounds which Encode Therefore and Related Methods."

      Mr. Chellgren noted that the University has a very successful patent licensing program
and is ranked very high with its benchmark institutions in terms of the success of the intellectual
property activities. He moved the acceptance of FCR 4. Ms. Wilson seconded the motion, and it
passed. (See FCR 4 at the end of the Minutes.)

      Dr. Plattner encouraged the Board to read the document President Wethington recently
sent to them about intellectual property. The concepts in the article are for the Board to be more
alert to an academic research world that is run closely by corporations who want to guide the
committees, who want to serve on the committees, and who want to make the decisions for how
intellectual property should be used. This is our future, and we as an academic institution have a
great responsibility to the corporate world and to research and development. She thanked
President Wethington for calling it to the Board's attention.

      T.    Laura Gorman Campbell and Citizens National Bank and Trust Company of
             Hazard Gift and Pledge (FCR 5)

      Mr. Chellgren said that FCR 5 is to formally accept a generous gift of $250,000 in cash
and a pledge of $750,000 totaling $1,000,000 from Laura Gorman Campbell and Citizens
National Bank and Trust Company of Hazard. This gift is for the construction of a headquarters
building for the University of Kentucky Center for Rural Health in Hazard.

      Mr. Chellgren expressed pleasure in receiving the gift and moved approval of FCR 5.
The motion, seconded by Dr. Stumbo, carried. (See FCR 5 at the end of the Minutes.)

      Dr. Stumbo asked that the Minutes reflect that Mr. Gorman and his family have been
tremendous supporters of the University of Kentucky and have been great beneficiaries to a lot
of good causes in Eastern Kentucky. Laura Gorman Campbell, the daughter of Mr. Gorman, has
been very generous to the Kentucky River area, and it will be a great asset to have the University




 





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of Kentucky's presence there. He said he looked forward to working out the details and getting
the Center there.

       U.    Estate of Paul Mellon (FCR 6)

       Mr. Chellgren stated that FCR 6 is a recommendation to accept a bequest of $2,500,000
from the estate of Mr. Paul Mellon. This bequest from the Mellon estate is for the Gluck Equine
Research Center to fund the Paul Mellon Graduate Fellowship Endowment ($1,500,000) and to
establish the Paul Mellon Equine Research Endowment Fund ($1,000,000). It is hoped and
anticipated that this $2,500,000 will qualify for matching state funds if and when the Research
Challenge Trust Fund is ultimately authorized by the General Assembly and approved by the
Governor.

       Mr. Chellgren moved the approval of FCR 6. Mr. Guthrie seconded the motion, and it
carried. (See FCR 6 at the end of the Minutes.)

       V.    Children's Museum Request for Easement - Elizabethtown Community College
             (FCR 7)

       Mr. Chellgren concluded his report with a recommendation to grant an easement for a
Children's Museum in the Elizabethtown Community College. He reminded the Board that the
University of Kentucky still owns the land, the physical assets and the buildings of the
Community Colleges. He explained that this easement is a very modest one, being
approximately 50 feet wide and 150 feet long, connecting an existing road that goes around
Elizabethtown Community College with the Children's Museum. This has been recommended
for approval by the Board from the University's Real Property Division.

      Mr. Chellgren moved the approval of FCR 7. The motion, seconded by Dr. Stumbo,
carried. (See FCR 7 at the end of the Minutes.)

      W.    Mr. James Glenn III Recognized

      President Wethington expressed his appreciation to Mr. Glenn for this last year as
Student Government President and his willingness to put himself forward for re-election. He
congratulated Mr. Glenn on his re-election as Student Government President for the year 2000-
2001. Mr. Glenn received a round of applause from the Board members.

      President Wethington also noted that Amanda Holloway was elected as Vice President to
serve with Mr. Glenn this next year.

      Mr. Glenn invited the members of the Board of Trustees to attend the Student
Government meeting on Wednesday, April 5, 2000 at 7:30 p.m. in the Student Center Grand
Ballroom.

      Dr. Stumbo expressed his appreciation to Mr. Glenn for working with the student
protestors that were at the meeting today. He asked the other members of the Board to join him
in supporting Mr. Glenn as he works though the processes and procedures of getting the
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      X.    Mr. Bates' Announcement

      Mr. Bates reminded the Board members that they are invited to the June meeting of the
Alumni Association Board on Friday, June 1 6th in Northern Kentucky during the Alumni
Workshop and annual awards banquet. There will be more information forthcoming to members
of the Board.

      Y.    Ad Hoc Committee on Board of Trustees Committees Report

      Dr. Mather reported that the Ad Hoc Committee met earlier that morning and made a lot
of progress. He said the Committee was coming together in their minds in terms of committee
structure and charges to the committees. He stated that the Committee's plan is to meet again
and give the Board an overview. They will try to have everything together for the May meeting.
He commended the Committee for their hard work and enduring patience.

      Z.    Report on the Presidential Search Committee

      Mr. Miles reported on the Search Committee for the new president. He said that he,
Mr. Reed and Dr. Reedy interviewed a lot of quality people whose interest is 100% in the
University. He announced that Paul Chellgren, Jack Guthrie, Elissa Plattner, Grady Stumbo, and
JoEtta Wickliffe will represent the Board of Trustees, and Ms. Wickliffe will chair the
Committee.

      He continued with the search committee appointments and reported that George C.
Herring, Alan Kaplan, and Judith Lesnaw were elected by the faculty to represent the faculty.

      Mr. Miles stated that the alumni selection was a real problem; however, Jim Stuckert was
selected to represent the alumni. He said he would like to have Bob Miller of the Alumni
Association give his presentation on how the search should start at the first Committee meeting.
Mr. Miller's presentation was inspiring and meaningful to those doing the interviews.

      He reported that Donald Witt was selected to represent the staff. He noted that the
student representatives have not yet been chosen but will be chosen early next week.

      Mr. Glenn said that the student committee is in the process of interviewing the last three
student nominees. He said that he had contacted President Wethington requesting an extension
of time from the Board, and Mr. Miles was kind enough to grant the extension to make sure they
got the best students possible for the Presidential Search Committee.

      Mr. Miles reported that the Chairman of the Board and the Vice Chairman of the Board
head the majority of search committees. He and Mr. Reed, however, felt they would broaden the
base of the Board and make everyone of the Board members part of the search committee.
According to the Governing Regulations, he and Mr. Reed cannot be ad hoc members, but they
intend to be Board members at every meeting. He said he intends for the other Board members
to do the same thing. He indicated that the Committee is going to need a lot of help in West
Kentucky, and they will have their doctor friend down there to help. As the Committee goes
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Mr. Reed is a very unselfish person, and he has spent a lot of time in planning the Committee.
He said they would welcome any advice, and they want to hear from every Kentuckian about
what they want.

      Mr. Miles said they did not want to take anything away from President Wethington.
Time is too critical. He stated that the Board cannot let the search interfere with the day-to-day
running of the institution. He said that he wants the support of the tremendous staff and said that
anyone they hire would keep everyone of them.

      Mr. Miles noted that the Committee was a little short of the 50/50 of the gender. Ms.
Wickliffe, however, will chair the Committee, and they are going to expect her to make that
difference up.

      AA. Mr. Williams' Comments

      Mr. Williams expressed thanks to Mr. Burch, Chancellor Zinser and her staff for the
professional way they handled the situation with the protestors at the meeting. He appreciated
Dean Stockham, Vice Chancellor Kuder, Mr. Burch, and Chief Langston being there.

      BB.   St