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Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the University
of Kentucky, Monday, June 24, 1968
On call by Governor Louie B. Nunn, the Board of Trustees of the University
of Kentucky met in special session at 2:15 o'clock, Eastern Daylight Time, on the
afternoon of Monday, June 24, 1968. in the Board Room of the Administration
Building on the campus of the University with the following members present:
Governor Louie B. Nunn, Chairman, Dr. Ralph Angelucci, Vice Chairman, Mr.
William R. Black, Mrs. Rexford Blazer, Mr. Wendell Butler, former Governor
Albert B. Chandler, Mr. Richard Cooper, Mr. George Griffin, Mr. Robert
Hillenmeyer, Mr. J. Robert Miller, Dr. N. N. Nicholas and non-voting faculty
member, Professor Paul Oberst. Absent were: Mr. Smith Broadbent, Dr. Harry
Denham, Mr. Sam Ezelle, Mr. Hudson Milner, non-voting faculty member, Dr.
Stephen Diachun, and the non-voting student Board member. The administration
was represented by President John W. Oswald, and Vice Presidents A. D. Aibright,
William R. Willard, Robert F. Kerley, Glenwood L. Creech, Robert L. Johnson
and Lewis W. Cochran. Members of the press, radio and television were present.
A. Meeting Opened
Governor Nunn -called the meeting to order at 2:15 p. m. Following the
Lord's Prayer, led by Dr. Angelucci, Mrs. Blazer, Acting Secretary, reported
a quorum present. Governor Nunn declared the meeting officially open for the
conduct of business at 2:20 p. m.
B. Minutes Approved
On motion by Mr. Hillenmeyer, seconded by Mr. Griffir, and carried, the
reading of the Minutes of the May 7, 1968 meeting of the Board of Trustees was
dispensed with and the Minutes were approved as published.
C. President's Report to the Trustees
Dr. Qswald reviewed briefly the items contained in PR 1, President's
Report to the Trustees. Governor Nunn accepted the report with thanks and it was
ordered filed.
D. Recommendations of the President (PR 2)
Dr. Oswald stated that the only item which he wished to mention specifically
in PR 2. Recommendations of the President, was Number III, which authorized
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University officials to execute a Memorandum of Agreement with the United States
Department of Agriculture on Cooperative Extension Work in Agriculture and
Home Economics. He stated that this was a routine agreement and recommended
its approval as well as approval of all other items contained in PR 2.
There being no questions, on motion duly made by Dr. Angelucci and
seconded by Mr. Black, all present voted for approval of PR 2 as a whole and it
was ordered made_ a part of the Minutes of the June 24 special meeting of the Board
of Trustees. (See PR 2 at the end of the Minutes.)
E. Director of Hazard Community College Named (PR 4A)
Dr. Oswald mentioned that there were three administrative appointments
which he was prepared to present to the Board for approval, the first of which was
the appointment of Dr. J. Marvin Jolly as Director of the Hazard Community
College. Although the physical plant at Hazard is not yet ready, the University
has agreed to begin operation of the College this fall in temporary quarters pro-
vided by the people of the community.
Dr. Henry Campbell, Director of the Prestonsburg Community College, has
been most helpful in preliminary arrangements for the opening of the College this
fall. It is essential, however, that a Director be named at this time and, with the
full concurrence of Dr. Hartford, Dr. Oswald recommended approval of Dr. Jolly's
appointment.
It was moved, seconded by Dr. Nicholas, that Dr. J. Marvin Jolly be ap-
pointed Director of the Hazard Community College effective at as early a date as
possible. All present voted in favor of the motion. (See PR 4A at the end of the
Minutes.
F. Dr. Robert Gordon Matheson Named Coordinator of Self Studies
in the Community College System (PR 4B)
The Community College System is scheduled for a Southern Association
visitation during 1969-70. In preparation for this visit, the colleges will undergo
self studies. Because of his recent experience in leading the Paducah Junior
College through the self study and reaccreditation process, Dr. Hartford has
recommended the appointment of Dr. Robert Gordon Matheson to the position of
Coordinator of Self Studies in the Community College System effective July 1, 1968.
Dr. Matheson has recently retired as President of the Paducah Junior College and
will be most effective as a consultant to the various colleges during this period of
self evaluation. Dr. Oswald concurred in Dr. Hartford's recommendation and
recommended approval.
On motion duly made, seconded, and carried, Dr. Robert Gordon Matheson
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was named Coordinator of Self Studies in the Community College System effective
July 1, 1968. (See PR 4B at the end of the Minutes. )
G. Recommendation on Athletics Director Tabled
Dr. Oswald said his third recommendation for an administrative position
was concerned with the appointment of an Athletics Director to fill the position left
vacant through the death of Bernie Shively. Under the Governing Regulations of the
University of Kentucky, the Athletics Director is appointed by the Board of Trustees
on recommendation of the Vice President and the approval of the President. Mr.
Robert L. Johnson is the Vice President concerned since the Athletics Program
comes under his jurisdiction. Following the death of Mr. Shively, Dr. Oswald said
he had indicated to the Board of Trustees that he would seek the advice of the
Athletics Association Board of Directors relative to this position. He said he ap-
pointed a seven member Screening Committee of that Board represented by three
faculty members, one Trustee member, an alumni member, the President of
Student Government and Mr. Johnson, who was named Chairman.
This Committee, which was appointed in February, has gathered names,
interviewed individuals, and now unanimously recommends as Athletics Director
at the University of Kentucky, Mr. William McCubbin, currently Professor and
head of the Department of Health and Physical Education and Director of Intramural
Sports, Virginia Polytechnic Institute. This recommendation was made to the
Athletics Association Board of Directors at a meeting on the morning of June 24,
and was approved, although not unanimously. On the basis of the unanimous recom-
rnendation of the Screening Committee and the approval of the Board of Directors of
the Athletics Association, Dr. Oswald presented his recommendation that Dr.
William McCubbin be named Athletics Director of the University of Kentucky.
Governor Nunn asked if there were any questions and Governor Chandler
moved that action on the recommendation that Mr. William McCubbin be named
Athletics Director of the University of Kentucky be postponed until a future meeting,
either a special meeting called by the Governor or the next regular statutory
meeting. The motion was seconded by Dr. Nicholas and, without dissent, it was so
ordered.
H. Naming of the University Residential Complex Approved
Dr. Oswald recommended the tower in the residential complex currently
designated as Tower B and its four surrounding low rise buildings be named the
Sarah Gibson Blanding Tower and the four buildings be designated as Blanding 1,
Blanding 2, Blanding 3, and Blanding 4. He further recommended that the tower
now known as Tower A and its surrounding four low rise buildings be named the
Albert Dennis Kirwan Tower and the four buildings be designated as Kirwan 1,
Kirwan 2, Kirwan 3, and Kirwan 4. The central facility in the complex would be
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known as the Commons building.
Miss Sarah Gibson Blanding served as Dean of Women at the University of
Kentucky from 1928-1941 when she left the University to become Dean of the New
York State College of Home Economics at Cornell University and five years later
she was named President of Vassar College. She retired as President of Vassar
in 1964.
Dr. Albert Dennis Kirwan was Dean of Men and Dean of Students from 1947
through 1954, Professor of History from 1954 to 1960, and 1966 to the present,
and Dean of the Graduate School from 1960 to 1966.
Governor Chandler moved approval of the naming of the buildings as recom-
mended by President Oswald. His motion was seconded by Mrs. BIlazer and passed
with a unanimous vote. Governor Nunn asked Dr. Creech to assume the responsi-
bility of planning appropriate dedicatory ceremonies sometime during the fall.
I. 1967-68 Budget Revisions Approved (PR 6)
Dr. Albright explained that the budget revisions recommended arose from
additional income received over the amount budgeted and approval of the expenditure
of these monies by the Board of Trustees was needed.
On motion made. seconded and carried, the budget revisions for 1967-68 as
proposed in PR 6 were approved as presented. (See PR 6 at the end of the Minutes.
J. Confirmation and Approval of Actions of Board of Directors
of the University of Kentucky Research Foundation (PR 7)
At the meeting of the Board of Directors of the University of Kentucky Re-
search Foundation held on May 9. 1968, certain actions were taken which require
confirmation and approval of the Board of Trustees of the University of Kentucky.
These actions relate to the appointment of Mr. H. S. Beattie, Vice President,
Engineering Products Division, T. B. M. , as a public member of the Board of
Directors of the University of Kentucky Research Foundation to complete the term
of Dr. Jesse Hobson (May 1970) and the appointment of Mr. James Y. McDonald as
Executive Director 'of the Foundation effective July 1, 1968.
Motion was made, seconded and carried confirming and approving the above
actions taken by the Board of Directors of the University of Kentucky Research
Foundation on May 9, 1968. (See PR 7 at the end of the Minutes.
K. Establishment of the School of Social Professions Approved (PR 8)
Dr. Albright br efly reviewed the information contained in the background
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statement relative to the recommendation that a School of Social Professions be
established and that the University administration be authorized to recruit a Dean-
designate and the necessary faculty to plan the implementation of the graduate
program leading to the Master of Social Work degree. (See PR 8 at the end of the
Minutes.
Dr. Oswald indicated that the recently approved School of Natural Resources
and the just approved School of Social Professions under Kentucky Statutes would
have to be submitted to the Council on Public Higher Education for approval before
either School could be established.
L. Capital hinprovement Funds for the University of Kentucky Made
Available by Governor Nunn
President Oswald read the following letter from Governor Louie B. Nunn:
June 13, 1968
Dr. John Oswald
President
University of Kentucky 40506
Dear Dr. Oswald:
The Budget Division has reviewed and recommended the
adoption of the tentative allocation of the $5 million capital construction
appropriation for higher education proposed by the Council on Public
Higher Education. On the basis of the Council allocation and the Budget
recommendation; I am approving an allotment of $1, 853, 500 (including
Community Colleges) for the University of Kentucky to be available July 1,
1968. These funds are unrestricted for use in the capital improvement
program at your institution.
Sincerely,
LOUIE B. NUNN
Governor
He expressed the appreciation of the University for this generous allotment
and indicated that the money would be added to the funds available and would be
used in accordance with pwiorities already established by the Board of Trustees.
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M. Financial Report Accepted (FCR 1)
Since the June meeting was originally scheduled as an executive committee
meeting rather than full Board meeting, it had not been deemed necessary to call
the Finance Committee together. Mr. Kerley, therefore, presented the items
which would ordinarily have come to the Board as recommendations of the Finance
Committee.
Mr. Kerley indicated that the Financial Report showed the University's
financial condition to be good and added that the University would complete the
fiscal year within the budget as adjusted to take care of the cut-back in state ap-
propriations. Governor N'inn asked what sacrifices had been necessitated by the
reduced appropriations and Mr. Kerley replied that three areas have been affected:
(1) replacement of persons and filling of vacancies; (2) reduction in current
expense items and '3) postponement of the purchase of needed equipment.
Governor Nunn then asked if the postponement of the purchase of equipment
will result in a deficit in the .968-69 budget, Mr. Kerley replied that he did not
believe it would under the budget as approved by the Bo"ard of Trustees. He said
the University would suffer some, but apparently it would not be as serious as at
some of the state universities, based on the Governor's statement about situations
at those institutions.
On motion made, seconded and carried, the Financial Report for the period
ending April 30, 1968, was accepted and ordered made a part of the Minutes of the
June 24, 1968 meeting of the Board of Trustees. (See FCR 1 at the end of the
Minutes. )
N. Authorization Given to Purchase Property on South Limestone (FCR 2)
Mr. Kerley explained that property located at 918-922 South Limestone
Street, Lexington. Kentucky: and known as Perk ins Pancake House lies within the
area designated by the Board of Trustees as a priority acquisition area and that
the recommended purchase price falls within li-nmits of independent appraisals ob-
tained by the Uni.versltv of Kentucky.
O.-n motioo by former Governor Chandler. seconded by Mr. Hillenmeyer
and passed, the recommendation contained in FCR 2 was approved. (See FCR 2 at
the end of the Minutes,
0. Accounts Receivable Reoorti-I Procedure Approved (FCR 3)
Mr. Kerleey explai-ned th-at the recommendation made as a part of FCR 3
would provide a means of charging off uncollectible accounts not possible under
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current practices. Such a procedure would permit the University's Financial Re-
ports to more adequately reflect the true position of the Accounts Receivable and
would not preclude the collection of these accounts should the opportunity arise.
In answer to a question of the source of these uncollectible accounts, Mr. Kerley
stated that primarily these bad debts arose from services rendered in the University
Hospital and from students who do not pay their bills.
The motion was made, seconded and carried to approve the recommendation
made in FCR 3. (See FCR 3 at the end of the Minutes. )
P. Approval Given to Contract and Lease and Deed for Erection of
Relocatable Laboratories (FCR 4)
Copies of the Contract and Lease and a Deed between the Commonwealth of
Kentucky through the University of Kentucky and White & Congleton Company were
distributed. Because of the urgent need for laboratory facilities, the University is
recommending that a different technique be used in order to provide such facilities
as rapidly as possible. Under the proposed plan the University will deed to the
contractor, White and Congleton two building sites upon which the said contractor
will construct relocatable laboratory buildings. When completed the contractor
will either lease the buildings to the University or the University may purchase the
facilities, including the land at no cost. It was pointed out that this procedure had
been used recently by Morehead and had also been used by the University many
years ago in connection with the construction of the Men's Quadrangle on Rose
Street. The Department of Finance has agreed to this technique and the contractor
was chosen from the four best bidders. The contract provides that the buildings
will be available within one hundred and twenty days from the date the contract is
let.
On motion by Governor Chandler, seconded and approved, the Contract and
Lease document and the Deed were approved. (Copies of the two documents are
included as part of FCR 4 at the end of the Minutes. )
Q. Resolution Adopted Ratifying Execution of Contract with
Louisville and Jefferson County Board of Health, et al.
Mr. Kerley said he had one item to present which was not listed on the agenda.
He distributed copies of a resolution authorizing, ratifying and approving the exe-
cution of a contract with the Louisville and Jefferson County Board of Health, et al,
and having to do with the furnishing of steam and chilled water to the Jefferson Com-
munity College. Since the Board gave its approval to the original contract, a few
minor changes have been made and the resolution recommended would ratify the
slightly changed document.
On motion by Mr. Black, seconded by Mr. Miller, and approved, the reso-
lution was adopted. (See Copy of the Resolution at the end of the Minutes following
FOR 4. )
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R. Meeting Adjourned
The Governor, having first determined that there was no further business
to come before the meeting, called for a motion for adjournment. The motion
being duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at 3:15 o'clock.
Respectfully submitted,
Mrs. Rexford Blazer, Acting Secretary
Board of Trustees
(PR 2, PR 4A, PR 4B, PR 6, PR 7, PR 8, FCR 1, FCR 2, FCR 3, FCR 4, including
Contract and Lease and Deed and Resolution relative to the Contract with Louisville
and Jefferson County Board of Health, et al which follow are all official parts of the
Minutes of the special meeting of the Board of Trustees on June 24, 1968. )
PRESIDENT'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES
June 24, 1968
1. SUMMER ENROLLMENT NEARLY 1,000 OVER LAST YEAR
Over 6,000 students--nearly 1,000 more than the summer session
of 1967--enrolled for summer classes at the Lexington campus and the
ten community colleges. The figure includes 4,244 in Lexington, and
2,047 at the community colleges, Included are 15 high school juniors
selected to take regular college classwork for credit, the second
year of the program. Chosen for their performance during the first
three years of high school and their scores on college entrance ex-
aminations, they may take any course open to freshmen,
A breakdown by classification on the Lexington campus includes
415 freshmen, 376 sophomores, 642 juniors, 1,385 seniors, 1,419
graduate students, and seven auditors. The number of women enrolled
at Lexington is 2,083; there are 2,161 men, The community colleges
report the following enrollments: Ashland, 256; Elizabethtown, 137;
Fort Knox, 255; Henderson, 129; Hopkinsville, 74; Jefferson at
Louisville, 675; Northern at Covington, 272; Prestonsburg, 95;
Somerset, 86, and Southeast at Cumberland, 68. This year's enroll-
ment exceeds the 1967 summer session figure by nearly 1,000 students,
when 5,420 students registered, The 6,291 reported to date does not
include students registering in the extension class program, or late
registrants on the 11 campuses. The figures also do not include
students who participate in numerous non-credit conferences and
camps held annually on the Lexington campus.
2. TOBACCO HARVESTER UNIT PROJECT PROGRESSING
Work on a "once-over" tobacco harvesting machine, a device that
will require only one trip down a row to harvest the plants, con-
tinues at the University. Agricultural engineers hope soon to field-
test a unit that will, after many years of design, research and pro-
totype building, to be the answer- Part of the equipment already has
been field tested. J. H. Casada and E. M. Smith, engineers working
on the device, say the tests will be on an automatic stick-dispenser
and a "filled-stick, lift-out" mechanism; they already have designed
and successfully field-tested an automatic spearing device. The
present design succeeds an experimental machine built and tested
previously.
3. SPACE WELDING PROCESS UNDER DEVELOPMENT BY DR. CONRAD
Dr. Hans Conrad, chairman of the Department of Metallurgy, and
research associate Larry Rice recently described their research on
a process of "Cold Welding of Copper Under Ultrahigh Vacuum," before
a meeting of the American Society for Testing and Materials in
Toronto. Dr. Conrad said the process, under development at the
University, "is a matter of achieving a solid, safe, cold weld
simply by clamping the two surfaces together. No flame is needed,
thus avoiding danger. This weld can be accomplished by in-flight
astronauts easily and quickly, assuring continuation of their orbit."
Dr. Conrad recently was appointed to ASTM's Space Simulation Com-
mittee and has been invited to collaborate with the Air Force Rocket
Propulsion Laboratory on "Air Force Friction Experiments in Orbital
Flight Test." Frictional data obtained will be programmed during
a low earth orbit 400 mile circular polar flight. Dr. Conrad said
"we expect the resulting data to be of research value in future
space flights."
4. BUSINESS CONSULTATION AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICE EXPANDS
Ten additional Eastern and Central Kentucky counties will
receive business guidance consultation services through the Univer-
sity Office of Development Services and Business Research. Only
nine counties originally comprised the area designed to be serviced
by the agency. In the Big Sandy area, Greenup, Carter, Elliott,
Lawrence and Boyd counties now may take advantage of the free serv-
ice to small and medium businesses. In the East Lake Cumberland
area, Taylor, Casey, Adair, Russell and Cumberland counties are
added. The 19 counties will be served by two regional represent-
atives of ODS, in the Northeast area by David Victor, and in the
Cumberland area by Dr. Jan Luytjes. ODS works closely with the
Extension Service to promote small business development in the areas,
providing professional consultation to firms to whom similar serv-
ices are not available, and enabling them to attain goals of profit
and growth. Working with ODS are Coleman White and Claude Christian
in the Northeast, and Kenneth Bean and Jo Ball in the Cumberland
area. According to Dr. H. K- Charlesworth, ODS director, "there
is now available to small and medium size business in Eastern
Kentucky a program to help them take advantage of modern manage-
ment techniques which have proved useful in industry." The Eco-
nomic Development Administration recently granted $150,000 to ODS
for the extension of the program.
Dr. Charlesworth recently announced availability to Kentucky
businessmen of a new service, Development Services Information
Analysis Center. The function of the service, new to Kentucky, is
to collect, store, and disseminate copies of published literature
in response to specific requests from industry. "This center
serves as a coordinating agency linking university libraries,
Federal information sources and regional depositories with the
business and industrial community," Dr. Charlesworth said. He
said any business or industry may ask for assistance free of charge
under the program. "Preference will be given to small and medium
firms. Larger firms may contact the Greater Louisville Data
Collection Center at the University of Louisville."
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5. CHARLES LANDRUM HEADS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Charles 0. Landrum, Park Hills, Covington, a graduate of the
Class of 1939, and former member of the Board of Trustees, is the
new president of the Alumni Association. Elected at the annual
meeting of the association on May 11, he succeeds Ervin J. Nutter,
Xenia, O., Class of 1943. Also elected was Joe Creason, Louisville
newspaper columnist, vice president. Mrs. Joe Morris, Lexington,
was re-elected secretary. The new president also is a former
member of the Advisory Board of the Northern Community College.
Twelve new members of the board of directors took office just
before the annual reunion picnic and annual meeting of the associ-
ation at Spindletop Hall. The members were elected by ballot, and
the entire association membership took part. New members and the
districts they represent are: District 1-Stanley Burlew, Owensboro;
District 2-R. R. Dawson, Bloomfield; District 3-McKay Reed Jr.,
Louisville; District 4-Dr. Glenn U. Dorroh and John Irvin, both of
Lexington; District 5-David Ashley, Georgetown; District 6-Eugene
Royce, Maysville; District 7-Mrs. Rexford Blazer, Ashland; District
8-Sara C. (Mrs. R. W.) Bushart, Fulton, and John Crockett, Louis-
ville; District 9-L. Berkley Davis, Washington, D.C.; District 10-
E. J. Nutter, Xenia, Ohio.
Meeting over the last weekend at Jenny Wiley State Park, the
Alumni Board approved a statement that noted, "Contrary to what
people are being led to believe, alumni interest in and tangible
support of the University is at an all-time high. This interest
is indicated by the dramatic increase in the number of alumni
contributors to the University's funds and in the total amount of
their gifts."
The board of directors, which earlier had endorsed the Board
of Trustees' action in support of the statement dealing with "the
nature and purposes of a university," asked "the properly constituted
authorities" to choose a new University president who will subscribe
to the educational principles established at the institution during
the last five years, and to the other principles embodied in that
document which the Board of Trustees accepted and approved at its
meeting of May 7.
6. EARLINGTON GRADUATE WINS $18,000 STUDY GRANT
Lee Trouver Todd Jr., Earlington, won the coveted Hertz
Foundation Fellowship Award for 1968-the largest ever awarded at
the University. The three year fellowship provides $5,000 the
first year, $6,000 the second year and $7,000 the final year to
aid the student in completing his doctoral studies. Todd, an elec-
trical engineering graduate at the May commencement, was selected
in campus-wide competition and named by Dr. Edward Teller, associate
director of Lawrence Radiation Laboratory at the University of
California, Berkeley. "It is notable that during his college career
Todd earned almost a straight A standing, graduating with the envi-
able record of 3.98 on a 4.0 academic standing," Engineering Dean
Robert M. Drake said.
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7. RADCLIFF YOUTH GETS CORNING AWARD
Robert Preston Jackson, Radcliff, College of Engineering
graduate at the May commencement, won the Corning Glass Works
Foundation Traveling Fellowship for 1968. Jackson received a
check for $5,000 from the foundation, to be used for travel out-
side the continental U.S. in pursuit of his graduate studies. It
will enable him to work with "some outstanding person of his
choice in the field of mechanical engineering," the dean of the
college said. The fellowship is awarded each year to one student
each from the University of Kentucky, University of North Carolina,
Vanderbilt University, Harvard University, and Yale University.
Of the four annual awards made to date by the Corning Glass Works,
two have been won by students from the College of Engineering.
Dean Robert M. Drake Jr. said that "a foundation official told me
that University students are always in the top echelon among
students interviewed."
8. LOUISVILLE MAN NAMED HEIDELBERG EXCHANGE STUDENT
William Long, Louisville, has been named the 15th University
of Kentucky Heidelberg Scholar- Long received his MA degree with
a major in German from the University on May 13. He will spend
the 1968-69 academic year at the German university, while a current
Heidelberg student, in turn, will come to Lexington. A graduate
of Marquette University, Milwaukeer where he had co-majors in
philosophy and classical languages, Long taught Latin in Louisville
and Owensboro schools before beginning graduate work in German. He
has served the past two years as a graduate assistant in the Depart-
ment of Germanic and Classical Languages and Literatures, where he
taught elementary and intermediate German. Long also served as
president of the UK chapter of Delta Phi Alpha, national German
honorary. Upon his return from a year's stay in Heidelberg, Long
plans to study for a doctoral degree in German. The 1967-68
recipient of the Heidelberg scholarship was Miss Nancy Rudnick,
Lexington. Hans Gunther was the Heidelberg exchange student this
year.
9. HAZEL GREEN PUPILS BEING CHECKED BY DENTAL STUDENTS
Wolfe County school children may enjoy fewer cavities as the
result of a summer program involving 40 University dentistry students.
In the second year of a clinical experiment, described as the only
program of its type in the US., four faculty members plus half of
the fourth-year dentistry class will be headquartered at West Liberty
and will commute daily to the Red River Valley Elementary School at
Hazel Green, where they will treat all children in the first three
grades. The program, directed by Drs. A. G. Podshadley and Clem
Hill, is divided into two sections. The half of the class in the
first clinical session will work from four mobile units of the
dental health section of the Kentucky Department of Health. The
other half of the class will arrive later. The project is being
financed by a $30,000 federal grant.
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10. TEACHER AWARDS, CITATIONS GIVEN BY ALUMNI GROUP
Five faculty members were honored with Great Teacher of
1968 Awards by the Alumni Association May 11 at the group's
annual reunion banquet. They were Dr. Michael E. Adelstein,
associate professor of English and director of the Freshman
English program; Dr. Frank C. Buck, professor of animal sciences;
Dr. Thomas D. Clark, distinguished professor of history; Dr.
Donald J. Cotter, associate professor of horticulture, and Dr.
Holman Hamilton, professor of history. Each also received a
check for $500. The awardees were nominated by student organiza-
tions in a search conducted by Mortar Board and Omicron Delta
Kappa, senior women's and men's honorary societies. All campus
organizations, including those at the community colleges, were
eligible to participate in the nominations. For several years,
the alumni association has presented awards to four faculty
members for their research ability but presented only one teach-
ing award.
Dr. Adelstein, who was active in the development and
adoption of the Student Code of Responsibilities, was cited for
"his contributions to the basic communications program of the
University and because he devotes his energies to helping students
develop and achieve sound ideas of learning." Dr. Buck was cited
for acting "eagerly and conscientiously as faculty advisor for
hundreds of undergraduate students who have frequently been
visitors in his home." Dr. Clark was praised for his interest
in his students and his efforts to know them individually, and for
his leadership of the Department of History which "became one of
the most respected departments on the University campus." Dr.
Cotter, who spent two years in UK's agriculture program in In-
donesia and has participated in the agricultural training of
Peace Corps Volunteers at UK, was cited as a teacher who, "if
he cannot meet with his students during the day, he will stay
after hours. If this is not feasible, he generously allows them
to call at his home." Dr. Hamilton, a former Guggenheim Scholar
and Fulbright Lecturer, received a $500 alumni research award
in 196