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                                            AGENDA

                                 Meeting of the Board of Trustees
                                      University of Kentucky
                                             4:00 P.M.
                                        December 10, 1996
Invocation

Roll Call

Approval of Minutes

President's Report and Action Items

PR 1    President's Report to the Trustees

PR 2    Personnel Actions

PR 3    Central Administration
        A. Proposed Amendment to the Governing Regulations
        B.  Appointment of Board of Directors University of Kentucky Research Foundation

PR 4    Community College System
        A.  Candidates for Degrees - Community College System
        B. Naming of University Building

PR 5    Lexington Campus
        A.  Candidates for Degrees University System
        B.  Appointments to University of Kentucky Mining Engineering Foundation

PR 6    Medical Center (No items to report)

        Finance Committee

 1.    Acceptance of Interim Financial Report for the University of Kentucky for
            the Four Months Ended October 31, 1996
 2.    Report of Lease
 3.    Capital Construction Report
 4.     1996-97 Budget Revisions
 5.    Patent Assignment - Research and Graduate Studies
 6.    Patent Assignment - Research and Graduate Studies
 7.    Patent Assignment - Research and Graduate Studies
 8.    Patent Assignment - Research and Graduate Studies
 9.    Patent Assignment - Research and Graduate Studies
 10.    Patent Assignment - Research and Graduate Studies
 11.    Patent Assignment - Research and Graduate Studies
 12.    Copyright Assignment - Research and Graduate Studies
 13.    Thomas G. Ward Gift
14.    Outdoor Tennis Stadium Funding and Expansion of Center for Academics
            and Tutorial Services (CATS) Funding




 









      Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the University of
Kentucky, Tuesday, December 10, 1996.

      The Board of Trustees of the University of Kentucky met at 1:00 p.m.
(Lexington time) on Tuesday, December 10, 1996 in the Board Room on the
18th floor of Patterson Office Tower.

      A.   Meeting Opened

      Governor Edward T. Breathitt, Chairperson, called the meeting to order
at 4:05 p.m., and the invocation was pronounced by Steven S. Reed.

      B.   Roll Call

      The following members of the Board of Trustees answered the call of
the roll: Mr. Alan Aja, Mr. Ted Bates, Mrs. Kay Shropshire Bell, Governor
Edward T. Breathitt (Chairperson), Mr. Paul W. Chellgren, Mr. Robert N.
Clay, Mr. Merwin Grayson, Mr. John "Jack" Guthrie, Mr. James F. Hardymon,
Professor Loys L. Mather, Dr. Robert P. Meriwether, Mr. Billy Joe Miles,
Professor Jim Miller, Dr. Elissa Plattner, Professor Deborah Powell, Mr. Steven
S. Reed, Mr. Martin Welenken, and Mr. Billy B. Wilcoxson. Absent from the
meeting were Mr. C. Frank Shoop and Mrs. Lois C. Weinberg. The University
administration was represented by President Charles T. Wethington, Jr.;
Chancellors Ben W. Carr, James W. Holsinger, and Elisabeth Zinser; Vice
Presidents Joseph T. Burch, Fitzgerald Bramwell, Edward A. Carter, and
Eugene Williams; John J. Piecoro, Assistant to the President for
Administrative Affairs; George DeBin, Vice President for Fiscal Affairs; 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 4:08 p.m.

     C.   Approval of Minutes

     Governor Breathitt said that the Minutes of the Board meeting on
October 22, 1996 had been distributed and asked for any additions or
corrections. Mr. Guthrie moved that the Minutes be approved as distributed.
Mrs. Bell 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. A groundbreaking ceremony was held November 7 for the first
         phase of a plan to build an aging/allied health facility on the
         southwest side of the UK campus. The first phase of this expansion
         will cost $9.5 million from a combination of federal, private, and
         agency/hospital funds.

      2. Four UK faculty members have received Fulbright Scholarships to
         study and teach abroad next year.

      3. The Outreach Center for Science and Health Career Opportunities
         has received $1 million from the National Institute of General
         Medical Sciences for minority research development.

      4. A national community college publication praises Prestonsburg
         Community College Service Learning Center.

      5. The UK Children's Hospital is sponsoring a new school-based
         health care clinic at Tates Creek Elementary School in Lexington.

      6. The UK College of Fine Arts Department of Art opened its first
         gallery space in downtown Lexington to exhibit faculty art works on
         November 23 inside the PNC Bank building.

      7. UK is rated a top public university for serving healthy meals.

      8. The College of Agriculture's Weather Center Web site has been
         named one of the world's best educational sites on the World Wide
         Web by "PC Computing" magazine.

      9. The School of Library and Information Science faculty has been
         recognized as among the 12 most productive of such schools in
         North America in terms of publications.

      10. Two new Cooperative Extension facilities opened recently in
         Lincoln and Owen counties. There are now 48 of these cooperative
         extension facilities paid for by local funds and nine more are in the
         planning stages.

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




 





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      E.   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. Professor Miller moved
approval. The motion, seconded by Mr. Wilcoxson, carried. (See PR 2 at the
end of the Minutes.)

      President Wethington called attention to the retirement of Frank
Harris, Director of Student Center, who would be retiring at the end of
January. Mr. Harris has been employed by the University for 31.6 years and
has served the University in an exceptional fashion. President Wethington
asked Mr. Harris to stand and be recognized, following which he received a
round of applause.

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

      President Wethington said that PR 3A recommends that the proposed
amendment to the Governing Regulations be received at this time for
preliminary consideration and at the next regular meeting of the Board be
included on the agenda for action. He reminded the Board that a proposed
Governing Regulation change must stay on the table until the next Board
meeting. He said that the Honors Program change proposed in PR 3A moves
the Honors Program from the Dean of Undergraduate Studies to the Vice
Chancellor for Academic Affairs for Administration. He stated that
Chancellor Zinser recommends this change which is supported by the Honors
Program. This change when approved will not require, henceforth, any
change in administration of the Honors Program to come back to the Board
for approval. He said that he was pleased to recommend the approval of PR
3A. On motion made by Mr. Wilcoxson and seconded by Mr. Chellgren, PR
3A was approved.

      G.   Appointment of Board of Directors - University of Kentucky
Research Foundation (PR 3B)

      President Wethington said that PR 3B recommends approval be given
to the appointment of Mr. John R. "Jack" Guthrie to the Board of Directors of
the University of Kentucky Research Foundation (UKRF) for a term ending
June 30, 1998. He noted that Mr. Guthrie is being recommended to replace
Marian Sims who is no longer a member of the Board of Trustees. He said he
was delighted to recommend the appointment of Mr. Guthrie to the UKRF
Board. Dr. Meriwether moved approval. His motion, seconded by Mr. Clay,
carried. (See PR 3B at the end of the Minutes.)




 





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      H.    Candidates for Degrees -- Community College System (PR 4A)

      President Wethington recommended that the degrees specified in
PR 4A be awarded to the persons named, upon certification that the
requirements for those degrees have been satisfactorily completed. He noted
that these candidates are in the Community College System and will be
completing the requirements at the end of the fall semester. Professor Miller
moved approval of PR 4A. Mr. Grayson seconded the motion, and it passed.
(See PR 4A at the end of the Minutes.)

      I.    Naming of University Building (PR 4B)

      President Wethington recommended that the Board approve the name
Robert L. Goodpaster Building for the Academic Classroom Building at
Ashland Community College. Dr. Goodpaster served as director/president of
Ashland Community College from 1964 until his retirement in 1987. He
noted that this was a truly remarkable period of administration. He stated
that this recommendation has the support of the Community College
Foundation of Ashland, Inc., the Advisory Board at Ashland Community
College, and the Committee on Naming University Buildings. Professor
Miller moved approval of PR 4B. Mr. Chellgren seconded the motion, and it
carried. (See PR 4B at the end of the Minutes.)

      Professor Miller said that Dr. Goodpaster was his first boss when he
came to the Community College System in 1969. He said, "If there was ever
another person who really had the interest and the growth and the
-development and the education of students more at heart, I would like to
meet him." Mr. Chellgren commented that nothing could be more deserved.
President Wethington thanked Professor Miller and Mr. Chellgren for their
comments about Dr. Goodpaster.

      J.    Candidates for Degrees (PR 5A)

      President Wethington said PR 5A is a recommendation that the
President be authorized to confer upon each individual whose name
appeared on the attached list the degree to which he or she is entitled upon
certification by the University Registrar that the individual has satisfactorily
completed all requirements for the degree for which application has been
made and as approved by the University Senate. On motion made by
Professor Powell, seconded by Professor Mather and carried, PR 5A was
approved. (See PR 5A at the end of the Minutes.)




 





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      K.    Appointments to University of Kentucky Mining Engineering
Foundation (PR 5B)

      President Wethington recommended that approval be given to the
appointment of Mr. Doug Blackburn, Mr. Mathew Haaga, Professor Loys
Mather, Mr. Walter Reed and Mr. C. Frank Shoop as members of the Board of
Directors of the University of Kentucky Mining Engineering Foundation for
four-year terms. He noted that two Trustee members, Mr. Shoop and
Professor Mather, have been asked and expressed a willingness to serve on
the Mining Engineering Foundation. He explained that the Articles of
Incorporation require that there be two individuals from the Board of
Trustees on the Foundation. He said he was pleased to support the
recommendation and bring it to the Board for approval. Mr. Reed moved
approval. His motion, seconded by Mr. Guthrie, passed. Professor Mather
abstained from voting. (See PR 5B at the end of the Minutes.)

      L.   Information Items

      President Wethington asked Professors Mather and Powell to officially
extend the holiday invitation from the University Senate to the Board.

      Professor Powell invited the Board to the University Senate's annual
holiday social at the King Alumni House immediately following the Board
meeting. President Wethington encouraged the members of the Board to
attend and visit with the Senate members and others from campus. He
expressed support of the Senate's endeavor.

      President Wethington reminded the Board of their invitation to
Maxwell Place for dinner later in the evening.

      President Wethington said that he had asked Mr. Paul Willis, Director
of Libraries, to update the Board on the academic/program progress of the
new W. T. Young Library.

      Mr. Willis expressed pleasure in being asked to update the Board on
the W. T. Young Library. Through a visual presentation, Mr. Willis reported
that the University of Kentucky Library currently ranks 45th in collection size
among the research libraries in the United States. The library has 2.6 million
volumes and about 20% of the daily services is for non-UK persons. Many of
the 60,000 interlibrary loan transactions that are done each year are for
Kentucky institutions.

      Mr. Willis said that the role of the William T. Young Library will be to
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electronic revolution which is underway in scholarly communications, and
to serve as a distance or virtual library as distance education expands.

      Mr. Willis reviewed the following things that makes the William T.
Young Library different from a traditional library:

      1. Communications hub with fiber and state-of-the-art ATM
         communications network.
      2. Power and computer network connections to be at all reading tables
         and carrels
      3. Compact shelving
      4. Minimum number of service points to control operating costs
      5. Landscaped work areas/flexibility in the building
      6. Special user spaces
      7. Design principle
      8. Visitor parking

      He said that these things will help make the William T. Young Library
an efficient place for patrons.

      Mr. Willis reviewed the first page of the library's homepage and noted
the single entry point to get information about all of the services of the
library. He said that it provides direct links to selected web resources by way
of the Internet. The homepage is currently consulted 15,000 times a day.

      Mr. Willis noted that one of the products which can be accessed is the
index to the world medical literature from the National Library of Medicine.
As this service is provided to the university community, it can also serve
remote users in various parts of the state. He said that it would be possible to
develop an electronic library for the campus which could also serve the
community colleges and the Commonwealth.

      He provided a construction update and said that construction is
progressing well. The project is within budget, and the building is scheduled
to be finished next fall. The building will be completely enclosed this winter
and not vulnerable to the weather as last year.

      Mr. Willis thanked the Board for the opportunity to provide an update
on the library and for their help with the campaign. He reported that nearly
15,000 people contributed over $22 million. Of those 15,000 people, almost
10,000 were faculty and staff. In addition to the building, a $5 million book
endowment was created. He concluded his presentation with a brief video
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      President Wethington thanked Mr. Willis for his report and his good
leadership for the University of Kentucky libraries.

      M. Acceptance of Interim Financial Report for the University of
Kentucky for the Four Months Ended October 31. 1996 (FCR 1)

      Mr. Hardymon, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, reported that
the Committee met prior to the Board meeting with a quorum and reviewed
14 items for consideration. He said that FCR 1 is a recommendation that the
Board accept the University of Kentucky consolidated financial report for the
four months ended October 31, 1996. The realized income is 41% of the 1996-
97 estimate, and the expenditures and commitments are 35% of the 1996-97
estimate. He said that the University is in strong shape financially and has a
strong balance sheet. He moved approval of FCR 1. Mr. Miles seconded the
motion, and it passed. (See FCR 1 at the end of the Minutes.)

      N.    Report of Lease (FCR 2)

      Mr. Hardymon said that FCR 2 is a report of a lease. It is a new lease
and is less than $30,000 per year. The lease is between the University
(Kentucky Homeplace) and Tim Flener, Morgantown, Kentucky. It is for 650
square feet of office space at a rate of $3,600. He noted that this is a
competitive bid and moved approval of FCR 2. His motion, seconded by Dr.
Meriwether, carried. (See FCR 2 at the end of the Minutes.)

      0.    Capital Construction Report (FCR 3)

      Mr. Hardymon said that FCR 3 is a quarterly capital construction report
for the three months ending September 30, 1996. This report reflects the
activity on campus during that quarter. He said that the Committee reviewed
the report and moved approval of FCR 3. Mr. Guthrie seconded the motion,
and it passed. (See FCR 3 at the end of the Minutes.)

      P.   1996-97 Budget Revisions (FCR 4)

      Mr. Hardymon said that FCR 4 is a quarterly report on the revisions to
the 1996-97 budget. The report represents added income and expenditures.
He noted some of the larger items in the report and provided an explanation
for them. He moved approval of FCR 4. The motion, seconded by Mr.
Wilcoxson, carried. (See FCR 4 at the end of the Minutes.)




 





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      Q.    Patent Assignment (FCR 5)

      Mr. Hardymon said that the patent assignment activity had increased
and the Finance Committee spent most of its time reviewing the patent
assignments. Since many of the Board members attended the Finance
Committee meeting and heard the review, he briefly summarized the
assignments and answered questions.

      He said that the invention in FCR 5 refers to a strand of DNA which is
introduced into the cells to amplify the production of protein. He moved
approval of FCR 5. Mr. Reed seconded the motion, and it passed. (See FCR 5
at the end of the Minutes.)

      R.    Patent Assignment (FCR 6)

      Mr. Hardymon said that FCR 6 is an invention for a device that enables
the separation of small particles by imparting a charge on the particles and
getting them circulating within a magnetic field. It is to be used in the
separation of particulates from fly ash. If some of the carbon particles are
removed from the fly ash, it more easily is adapted for use of cement. He
moved approval. His motion, seconded by Mr. Grayson, passed. (See FCR 6
at the end of the Minutes.)

      S.    Patent Assignment (FCR 9)

      Mr. Hardymon asked to take the next FCR out of sequence. He referred
to FCR 9 which is another patent assignment. He noted that FCR 9 is similar
to FCR 6. This patent assignment involves a mixing chamber and a pre-
separator. That device is used to charge the particles in the earlier stage of the
process. It is an add on to the patent in FCR 6 which is the basic process. He
explained that you have to have the patent in FCR 6 to increase the efficiency
of the one in FCR 9. He moved approval of FCR 9. Mr. Clay seconded the
motion, and it carried. (See FCR 9 at the end of the Minutes.)

      T.    Patent Assignment (FCR 7)

      Mr. Hardymon reported that FCR 7 is an invention providing a
method of testing field programmable gate arrays which are essentially
computer based switches that exist on a given chip. This method is to do the
testing and locate the ones that have to be changed in the field. On motion
made by Mr. Hardymon, seconded by Mr. Reed and carried, FCR 7 was
approved. (See FCR 7 at the end of the Minutes.)




 





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      U.   Patent Assignment (FCR 8)

      Mr. Hardymon stated that FCR 8 is an invention which provides a
method for assessing chip breaking performance of a selected tool insert used
in automated machining operations. He said that these are chips that come
off when you are machining metals. The method would extend the tool life.
This invention analyzes the chip in certain ways so that the tooling can be set
properly and operate more efficiently. He moved approval of FCR 8. Mr.
Grayson seconded the motion, and it passed. (See FCR 8 at the end of the
Minutes.)

      V.   Patent Assignment (FCR 12)

      Mr. Hardymon then reviewed FCR 12 since it relates to FCR 8. He said
that FCR 12 is a copyright assignment and is handled the same as patent
assignments. It is a copyright assignment for a computer program software
that helps in the analysis discussed in FCR 8. He moved approval of FCR 12.
The motion, seconded by Mr. Guthrie, carried. (See FCR 12 at the end of the
Minutes.)

      W.   Patent Assignment (FCR 10)

      Mr. Hardymon said that FCR 10 involves a method of getting waste
plastics back into liquid form. This invention has an economic plus in the
fact that this liquid can be used in future plastic products. He noted that this
is an invention improving on an existing patent. He moved approval of FCR
10. Mr. Welenken seconded the motion, and it passed. (See FCR 10 at the end
of the Minutes.)

      X.   Patent Assignment (FCR 11)

      Mr. Hardymon said that FCR 11 involves a patent that has a membrane
that is put on top of a solution of particles or metals. By adding heat, it will
treat heavy metal such as zinc and copper and pull the undesirable metals off,
therefore, purifying the metal that is being preserved. He moved approval of
FCR 11. His motion was seconded by Mr. Chellgren and carried. (See FCR 11
at the end of the Minutes.)

      Y.   Thomas G. Ward Gift (FCR 13)

            Mr. Hardymon moved that the Board accept a gift of $121,312
from Thomas G. Ward of Lexington for Spindletop Hall. The gift is to
construct a fountain to enhance the grounds at Spindletop Hall. He moved
approval of FCR 13. Mrs. Bell seconded the motion, and it passed. (See FCR
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      Z.    Outdoor Tennis Stadium Funding and Expansion of Center for
Academics and Tutorial Services (CATS) Funding (FCR 14)

      Mr. Hardymon said that FCR 14 involves two projects that the Board
has previously seen: (1) building an outdoor tennis stadium and
(2) expanding the Center for Academics and Tutorial Services (CATS). He
stated that both projects will be funded by private funds. The University has
received approximately $2.4 million of the $3.2 million that is required for the
two projects combined. This action moves money from the intercollegiate
athletics quasi-endowment fund that is a restricted fund and allows its use on
a temporary basis to get these projects underway. The fund will be
reimbursed as the university collects pledges for these two programs. He
moved approval of FCR 14. Mr. Wilcoxson seconded by motion, and it
passed. (See FCR 14 at the end of the Minutes.)

      Governor Breathitt noted that the CATS program is one reason that
the University ranks so high academically with the student athletes. He said
that the Athletics Department, the president, and the administration deserve
congratulations for the credit they bring to the institution in this area.

      AA. Meeting Adjourned

      There being no further business to come before the Board, the
Chairperson adjourned the meeting at 5:00 p.m.

                                          Respectfully submitted,



                                          Richard E. Plymale
                                          Assistant Secretary
                                          Board of Trustees

(PR 2, 3A, 3B, 4A, 4B, 5A, and 5B; FCR 1, 2, 3, 4,5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14
which follow are official parts of the Minutes of the meeting.)




 








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Office of the President
December 10, 1996




           PRESIDENT'S REPORT TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES


1.    Ground Broken for Phase I of Aging/Allied Health Facility

      A groundbreaking ceremony was held November 7 for the first phase of a
plan to build an aging/allied health facility on the southwest side of the UK
campus. When the addition to the UK Sanders-Brown Center on Aging is
completed in February 1998, the Center will gain 20 new research labs and
enlarged lab support facilities. The four-story, 34,000-square-foot addition to the
Center on Aging building is expected to cost $9.5 million. The addition will
augment research programs that focus on healthy aging as well as Alzheimer's
disease, stroke and other conditions primarily associated with aging.

2.    Private Donations in Partners in Progress Campaign Top $35 Million

      The UK Community College Partners in Progress Campaign has reached
$35.6 million in private donations. As of November 7, 10 of the 14 community
colleges have received at least $1 million in donations. More than 5,300
individuals have contributed to the campaign. The total amount raised --
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3.    Four UK Faculty Members Receive Fulbrights

       Four UK faculty members have received Fulbright Scholarships to study
and teach abroad next year. The new Fulbright Scholars are: Lance G. Banning,
history, who will lecture at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands;
Eugene E. Gallagher, behavioral science and sociology, who will go to the United
Arab Emirates University in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; John Lihani,
professor emeritus in the department of Spanish and Italian, who will continue
ongoing Fulbright Scholarship work in Bratislava in the Slovak Republic; and
Angene H. Wilson, education, who will spend January through July at the
University College of Education at Winneba, Ghana.

4.    Outreach Center Receives $1 Million for Minority Research Development

      The Outreach Center for Science and Health Career Opportunities has
received $1 million from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences to
fund a four-component program to increase minority and under-represented
student retention in biomedical science through academic support and research
experience. The student pool is composed predominantly of African-American
students/faculty and residents of Kentucky's Appalachian counties.

5.    WUKY Wins Associated Press Broadcast Awards

      WUKY-FM, UK's public radio station, received 12 Kentucky Associated
Press Broadcast Awards for 1996 -- more than any other station. The awards for
news and sports coverage were presented during the Kentucky Broadcasters
Association's fall meeting. Suzanne Hartlage, a UK student working at WUKY,
received three awards.

6.    National Publication Praises Prestonsburg CC Service Learning Center

      The October 22 issue of The Community College Times features the
service learning center at Prestonsburg Community College, calling the work of
the initiative "nothing short of phenomenal." The center assists faculty in
placing students at community sites, where students' service to agencies and
individuals is related to their work. Since the program began in January 1995,
more than 900 PCC students have given 17,000 hours of assistance to some 200
non-profit agencies in the five-county service area. More than 20 PCC faculty
members in a variety of disciplines offer service-learning opportunities to their
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7.    UK Children's Hospital Sponsors School-Based Clinic

       The UK Children's Hospital is sponsoring a new school-based health care
 clinic at Tates Creek Elementary School in Lexington. The clinic, Tates Creek
 Healthy Kids Center, will provide services to the medically underserved. The
 goals of the center are to improve the physical, mental and dental health of
 students. Center staff will work with parents in providing comprehensive and
 preventive health care to children. The center, which officially opened
 December 4, was developed through a collaborative effort between community
 agencies and is financially sponsored by the UK Children's Hospital and Central
 Baptist Hospital. The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department will manage
 the center. UK's colleges of nursing, dentistry and medicine will provide
 services at the center, with Dr. Thomas Young, Department of Pediatrics, serving
 as medical director. The UK Children's Hospital also sponsors a school-based
 clinic at Johnson Elementary.

 8.    Art Department Opens Gallery in Downtown Lexington

      The UK College of Fine Arts Department of Art opened its first gallery
space in downtown Lexington on November 23. Named the Downtown Gallery, it
is located at 200 West Vine Street, inside the PNC Bank building. The inaugural
exhibition is titled "Faculty ArtWorks '96" and includes works in various media
by UK faculty artists. Changing exhibitions throughout the year will feature the
work of UK art faculty, alumni, students and visiting artists.

9.    UK Rated Top Public University for Serving Healthy Meals

      The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine has rated UK's food
menu the seventh healthiest among 38 major colleges in a recent survey, behind
six private schools. Duke University topped the list. The only other public
institutions in the top 15 were the University of Minnesota and Arizona State
University, which ranked ninth and twelfth respectively.

10.   Clinical Laboratory Technician Graduates Receive 100 Percent Pass Rate

      May and August 1996 graduates of Somerset Community College's
clinical laboratory technician program received a 100 percent pass rate on the
Board of Registry. The Board of Registry is one of two national certification
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11.   KAC to Participate in National Clinical Trial of HIV Vaccine

       The Kentucky AIDS Consortium (KAC) is participating in a national
Phase III clinical trial of a new immune-based therapy for HIV infection. The
vaccine has the potential of providing physicians with a new weapon against
HIV that complements the anti-AIDS drugs now available. UK is one of 60
medical centers in the United States participating in the three-year trial. KAC
was organized in 1994 as a statewide coalition of UK, the University of Louisville
and community physicians to bring clinical trials for HIV/AIDS patients to
Kentucky.

12.   College of Agriculture's Weather Center Web Site One of World's Best

      The College of Agriculture's Weather Center Web site has been named
one of the world's best educational sites on the World Wide Web by "PC
Computing" magazine. The Web site features local forecasts by county, as well
as national and world climatic observations. The Web site address is:
www. ca.uky. edu/agcollege/agweather/.

13.   Library/Information School Faculty Ranked Among Most Productive

      The School of Library and Information Science faculty has been
recognized as among the 12 most productive of such schools in North America in
terms of publications. In the study, Professor Bert Boyce of Louisiana State
University and librarian Carol Hendren of Tallahassee, Florida, surveyed
publications of 57 schools of library and information science in North America.

14.   UK Center Receives Grant to Study Construction-Related Injuries

      The Chandler Medical Center's Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research
Center (KIPRC) has received a $497,000 federal grant to fund research and
training programs aimed at reducing construction-related injuries in Kentucky.
The National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety grant will fund
programs aimed at reducing back injuries and injuries from falls. The programs
will be developed and tested for the Bluegrass region by the KIPRC in
partnership with Kentucky Employers Mutual Insurance, a self-supporting
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15.   Six Civil Engineers Receive Career Achievement Awards

      Five graduates of the College of Engineering's civ