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MINUTES OF THE UNIVERSITY FACULTY, MARCH 8, 1965

The University Faculty met in regular session at 4:00 p.m., Monday,
March 8, 1965 in the Student Center Theatre.

The minutes of February 8, 1965 were approved as circularized.

The Secretary of the Faculty read a letter of appreciation from

J. S. Horine and her family.

Dean White presented resolutions on the death of Dr. Alfred Brauer

which the Faculty approved for spread upon the minutes.

IN MEMORIAM
ALFRED BRAUER

Alfred Brauer was born January 15, 1895, in Marcus,
Cherokee County, Iowa. He died on his way home from the
University on January 26, 1965. He was married to Ruth
Conron and had two children: Alfred Charles, Jr., and
Elizabeth Ann.

He attended Bethel College, Newton, Kansas, one year
and was graduated from the University of Kansas in 1918
with a major in Zoology. While attending the University
of Kansas, he taught biology in the Oread Training School,
Lawrence, Kansas. After graduation he taught in the
United States Army Signal School for part of a year and
then became Professor of Biological Sciences at Bethel
College, Newton, Kansas, in 1919—21 while the regular
professor was on leave.

Dr. Brauer then became a high school instructor in
biology and physics at Holdenville High School, Holdenville,
Oklahoma, for two years, 1921—25. While teaching he began
working on his master's degree at the University of Oklahoma.
He was appointed instructor in the Department of Zoology,
University of Kentucky, September, 1925. He obtained his
master's degree from the University of Oklahoma in June,
1924. His thesis was on the embryology of Bruchus quadri—
maculatus. His preceptor wrote: ”Mr. Brauer manifests
great originality in his research. He is an excellent
student, very industrious, energetic, and the most capable
man of my experience.” His thesis was published in the
Oklahoma Academy of Sciences Bulletin.

In recommending his appointment as instructor in
Zoology, Dean Funkhouser wrote, ”Of the thirty or more
applicants for the position,-Mr. Brauer seems to have had
the best training and experience for our work.” After
coming to the University of Kentucky, he began immediately
to do research and published each year a research article
in a professional journal. In 1952 he obtained his Ph.D.
degree from the University of Chicago. His dissertation,
”A TOpographical and Cytological Study of the Sympathetic
Nervous Components of the Suprarenal of the Chick Embryo,”
was published in the Journal pf Morphology, 55: 277-525,
1952.

Chairman Pellegrino presided.

 

 

   
 
 
  
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 
  
  
   
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
  
  
 
  
 
 
  
  
 
  
 
 
   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Resolution on the Death of Alfred Brauer (continued)

By 1946 Dr. Brauer had published fourteen research

articles and had contributed sections to six different

books, including one edited by Albert Dalcq in France and
one edited by Wigglesworth and one by Waddington, published
by the University of Cambridge Press. Up until his death
he was actively engaged in r3search. A paper of his was
read at the International Congress of Biologists held in
Czechoslovakia in 195 . The National Research Council of
the National Academy of Sciences awarded him a grant in
1960 for the sum of $1,500.00 to study the reproductive
cycles of the gray squirrel.

Dr. Brauer participated in many professional organizations.
He served as Treasurer, Secretary, Vice President, and as Presi—
dent of the Kentucky Academy of Sciences. He was President of
the Kentucky Chapter of Sigma Xi, 1945—46. He was President
and Vice President of the University Research Club. He was a
member of: American Society of Zoologists, American Associa—
tion for the Advancement of Science, and American Genetics
Association.

Great as were his achievements in research, his most
valuable contribution to the College of Arts and Sciences
came through his laboratory teaching. Every class was a
stimulating and exciting experience for those fortunate enough
to be his studaits. He demanded from his students the same
high standards of performance which he set for himself. It is
not possible to measure the effect of such teaching, but it is
reflected in the heart and mind of every former student.

Dean Rudd presented resolutions on the death of Dr. W. W. Jennings with

the recommendation that they be spread upon the minutes of the University

Faculty and a copy be sent to his family.

The Faculty approved this

recommendation.

Resolution on the Death of Walter Wilson Jennings

Walter Wilson Jennings, a professor in the College of Commerce
since 1925, died at Murphysboro, Illinois on February 16, 1965.

Following graduate study at the University of Illinois and
service on the faculty of the University of Iowa, he was appointed
professor of economics in the first year of Operation of the
College of Commerce at the University of Kentucky. Until retire—
ment in 1958 Professor Jennings devoted his life to the teaching
of courses in economic history, to the religious life of the
community in his services at the Central Christian Church and the
Maxwell Christian Church, and to the writing of many books on
historical and religious subjects.

   
 
 

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Resolution on the Death of Walter Wilson Jennings (continued)

As a teacher, Walter Wilson Jennings patiently guided
thousands of beginning students through the difficult pro—
blems of adjustment to college life. Many of them have
become successful leaders of religious, business, and educa~
tional institutions. When his health permitted, he was an
active competitor in tennis with faculty colleagues and
students.

As a writer, he devoted many hours to the careful
cataloguing of facts and notes on the areas of his interests.
These embraced the economic history of Europe and of the
United States, the history of religious organizations, and
a detailed history of Transylvania College.

Professor Jennings made generous contributions to
community charities, church, and scholarship funds. His
kindly personal counsels can never be forgotten.

Now therefore, be it resolved that the Faculty of the
College of Commerce does hereby officially express its
appreciation for the long and valued services of Walter
Wilson Jennings, its love and admiration for him in life
and its deep sorrow and loss at his passing.

It is the wish of this Faculty that this resolution
be placed in the minutes of the University Faculty and
that a copy be sent to his family with deepest sympathy
from each member.

Dean Shaver presented a motion to suspend the two~drop rule in order
to consider the readmission of Robert K. Overbey. The Faculty approved
suspension of the rule and the readmission of Mr. Overbey to the University.

The Faculty approved a request from Mr. Larry Buxton, Treasurer of
the Cooperstown Housing Project, to appear before the Faculty in order to
make a statement concerning the married student housing situation. By
show of hands the Faculty approved the request of Mr. Buxton to remain
in the Faculty meeting to hear a report on housing by Vice President
Johnson.

Dean Kirwan presented a recommendation from the Graduate Faculty that
honorary degrees be conferred on five persons at the May, 1965 Commencement.
These five persons were approved by the Faculty for recommendation to the
President and Board of Trustees with the request that the names be withheld
until the Board has taken action and the nominees have accepted. In addition
he reported that the honorary degrees the Faculty has approved for conference
on William Clyde Friday and Edward Thompson Breathitt will be awarded at
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MIVUTES OF THE UNIVERSITY FACULTY, MARCH 8, is?“

On behalf of the University Faculty Council Dr. Ward presented a
recommendation to the University Faculty for recommendation to the Board
of Trustees that the name of the University Faculty be changed to
”University Senate“ and that if this recommendation is approved by the
Board, appropriate editorial changes he made in the Governing Regulations
and in the Rules 2f the University Faculty. The Faculty approved this
recommendation as presented.

 

 

Dr. Bennett Wall, Chairman of the Committee on Development of the
University Library System, presented the following report to the Faculty:

In May, l964 the University Faculty Library Committee recom—
mended to the President that an outside survey team be employed
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b0 appraise the UniverSity Ol dentucky Library systems, and made
tertiary recommendations concerning morale, public services,
acquisitions policies, cataloging, et cetera.

In September the President appointed a lB—member Special
committee on development of the University library system which
was given three mandates, namely:

l. to recommend a system of titles and benefits to give
librarians professional status comparable to academic
standing

2. to consider the feasibility of creating an undergraduate
library

to confer with and assist an outside survey team (which
the Committee has done)

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In compliance with the first mandate the Committee recommended
the following ranks:

Library Intern — comparable to a post—doctoral graduate
student

Librarian I ~ comparable to Instructor

Librarian II ~ comparable to Assistant Professor

Librarian III ~ comparable to Associate Professor

Librarian IV — comparable to Professor

Librarian V ~ Director of Libraries ~ comparable to a Dean

In compliance with the second mandate the Committee recommended
the establishment of an undergraduate library facility large enough
to care for the study needs of the undergraduate population as it
expands, sufficient to house a book collection of 50~lOO,CCO volumes,

and large enough to provide study space for 25 per cent of the
undergraduate student body.

   
 

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addition, the Committee suggested that careful study be given . 1
to obtaining full and effective use of the Margaret I. King ‘i9“5
structure; consideration be given of whether all library ‘
materials need to be immediately available on the main

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materials be safely housed in a relatively accessible area lfgi a
which might be obtained through purchase, construction, l“‘
or utilization of an existing structure; consideration be
given to the establishment of a policy to improve oppor—
tunities for individual study in the residence halls; a
study be made of the relationship of college and depart—
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The Chairman reported that the April issue of the AAUP Bulletin
will contain the report of its Committee on The Economic Status of
the Profession; that the report discloses that the University of
/ Kentucky's average total compensation to its faculty has risen to a
. middle point in standing among the surrounding universities with
i whom it competes; and that the ratings for the various ranks at the
University of Kentucky are graded by the AAUP as follows:

 

_ Instructor $ 7,164 AA

/ Assistant Professor 8,909 B+

} Associate Professor 11,509 E
Professor 15,864 C+

i The Chairman asked the Faculty to stand for a moment of silent
tribute in memory of Dr. Brauer and Dr. Jennings.

P The meeting adjourned at 4:55 p.m.

 

 

Charles F. Elton
Secretary