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AGENDA
Meeting of the Board of Trustees
University of Kentucky
1:00 P.M.
June 11, 1996
Invocation
Roll Call
Approval of Minutes
President's Report and Action Items
PR 1 President's Report to the Trustees
Strategic Plan Progress Report
PR 2 Personnel Actions
PR 3 Central Administration
A. University of Kentucky Policy on Deadly Weapons
B. Proposed Amendments to the Governing Regulations
C. Appointment of Board of Directors University of Kentucky Research Foundation
D. Revision of the Bylaws University of Kentucky Research Foundation
PR 4 Community College System
A. Change in Division Structure Hazard Community College System
B. Appointment to Advisory Board Lexington Community College
PR 5 Lexington Campus
A. Appointments to University of Kentucky Equine Research Foundation
PR 6 Medical Center
A. College of Pharmacy Faculty Practice Plan
Finance Committee
1. Interim Financial Report
2. Disposal of Surplus Property
3. Designation of Depository Bank
4. Report of Leases
5. Approval of Leases
6. Sale of Property Owned by University of Kentucky Research
Foundation in Woodford County, Kentucky
7. Purchase of Property
8. Operating Budget for 1996-97
9. Patent Assignment - Research and Graduate Studies
10. Patent Assignment - Research and Graduate Studies
11. Mrs. Alton E. Blakley, Sr. Pledge
12. First and Farmers Bank Pledge
13. Philip Morris Companies, Inc. Gift and Pledge
14. The Preston Group Pledge
15. Ashland Independent School District Gift of Property
Student Code Committee
SCCR 1 Amendment of Code of Student Conduct
Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the University of
Kentucky, Tuesday, June 11, 1996.
The Board of Trustees of the University of Kentucky met at 1:00 p.m.
(Lexington time) on Tuesday, June 11, 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 1:00 p.m., and the invocation was pronounced by Professor Loys Mather.
B. Roll Call
The following members of the Board of Trustees answered the call of
the roll: Governor Edward T. Breathitt (Chairperson), Mr. Ted Bates,
Mrs. Kay Shropshire Bell, Mr. Shea Chaney, Mr. Robert N. Clay, Mr. Merwin
Grayson, 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. C. Frank Shoop, Mrs. Marian Moore Sims,
Mrs. Lois C. Weinberg, Mr. Martin Welenken, and Mr. Billy B. Wilcoxson.
Absent from the meeting were Mr. Paul Chellgren and Mr. Steven Reed. 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, Assistant to the President for Fiscal
Affairs; Juanita Fleming, Special Assistant for Academic Affairs; C. M.
Newton, Director of Athletics, and 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
Governor Breathitt said that the Minutes of the Board meeting on
April 30, 1996 had been distributed and asked for any additions or corrections.
Dr. Meriwether moved that the Minutes be approved as distributed. Mr.
Shoop seconded the motion, and it carried.
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D. President's Report to the Board of Trustees (PR 1)
President Wethington called attention to the following items in PR 1:
1. UK has received approval of $8 million in research funds from the
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation for a nicotine addiction study
headed by Richard Clayton, Director of UK's Center for Prevention
Research.
2. The Lucille P. Markey Charitable Trust has awarded $1 million to
the Lucille Parker Markey Cancer Center and $1 million to the
Maxwell H. Gluck Equine Research Center.
3. UK has awarded twenty high school seniors and two community
college transfer students with Singletary Scholarships.
4. UK's daily student newspaper, the Kentucky Kernel, has again
received national recognition by placing third in a recent web site
competition sponsored by Tribune Media Services.
5. A team of Somerset Community College students recently received
two international awards at the 21st annual Students in Free
Enterprise Exposition.
6. A mobile program to train dental hygienists has been awarded to
Henderson Community College and is scheduled to begin in June
1997.
President Wethington asked the members to read the other items in
the report at their leisure.
He reported that Dr. Carr has appointed a committee to address issues
relating to Prestonburg Community College.
President Wethington then presented his report on the Strategic Plan.
1. Maintain faculty salaries and benefits at a level competitive with
comparable institutions: President Wethington reported that as of
1994-1995 the main Lexington campus had reached 97.9% of its
target. This slipped to 96% in 1995-1996 despite a 4% salary increase
because average salaries at the benchmark universities rose even
faster. Community college salaries rose from 92.1% of its
benchmark to 94.4% due to a 4% salary increase.
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2. Maintain staff salaries and benefits competitive with comparable
institutions or the local market: He reported that the University
had successfully kept staff salaries above the target of 90% of the
local market.
3. Raise the average enhanced ACT composite for incoming
University System freshman to 25 (980 on the SAT): The
University has enjoyed success in this, moving it up to 24.8-24.9.
UK is getting a better academic freshman class each year.
4. Increase the amount of Merit Scholarship support to $4 million:
President Wethington reported that UK has exceeded this goal and
currently invests $4.6 million to support Merit Scholarships.
5. Increase the percentage of lower division courses and sections
taught by full-time faculty in the University System to 50%: The
University has met this goal and will continue to improve this
statistic. The percentage of student credit hours taught by full-time
faculty at the sophomore and freshman levels is about 63%.
6. Increase the first- to second-year retention rate of those who
entered the University System as full-time, degree-seeking, first-
year students to 82%: President Wethington stated that this is a
tough problem and that progress remains uneven and slow.
7. Beginning with the 1993 first-year class, increase the undergraduate
graduation rate for the University of Kentucky of those who
entered the University System as full-time, degree seeking, first-
year students to 55% within a six-year period: The President
commented that this is a tough target, but that the University was
making progress.
8. Increase graduate student enrollment to 5,500: Graduate
enrollment has risen to 5,240 at a rate that may not reach the target.
The President, however, stated that he questioned whether this is a
feasible goal given recent financial constraints.
9. Increase doctoral enrollment to 1,850: This has also risen, but not
fast enough to reach 1,850. The President likewise questioned
whether this is a realistic or desirable goal given financial
limitations.
10. Increase annual number of graduate degrees awarded to 1,200, with
230 at the doctoral level: The President reported that the
University has achieved this goal as of 1996.
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11. Increase the number of post-doctoral scholars to 130: The
University reached this level in the second year and then dropped.
12. Increase enrollment in Community College System by 3-5% per
year to 58,500: The President reported that this goal will not be met
due to a lack of financial support, increases in tuition rates, and
improvements in the economy.
13. Increase the number of students transferring to the University
System from the Community College System to 750: The
University has met this goal, having 781 transfers in 1995.
14. Increase transfers from the Community College System to other
public universities in Kentucky by 10%: The President reported
that the number of transfers has dropped, because of financial
reasons and because of the decreasing enrollment in the
community colleges.
15. Ensure that the graduation rate of Community College System
transfers to the University System is at least equal to the
graduation rate of first year, full-time students: President
Wethington reported that the University has achieved this goal,
with transfers graduating at a 56% rate.
16. Establish a central advising and transfer office in the University
System which will serve all undeclared majors, transfers, and
other students in need of assistance: This center has been
established and has made over 7,000 contacts with students.
17. Improve our national ranking among U.S. research institutions in
total research and development support to 60th from 72nd: The
President reported that the University has moved from 72 to 67
through last year. He also stated that this is a very ambitious goal.
18. Increase external support obtained by faculty and staff to $120
million per year: President Wethington reported that the
University was on target but cautioned that competition at the
federal level made continued progress difficult.
19. Increase federal research and development support to $50 million
per year: President Wethington stated that the University has
achieved this goal.
20. Increase state and local research and development support to $8
million per year: The President reported that the University had
exceeded this goal with $9.4 million in support.
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21. Increase industry research and development support to $12 million
per year: President Wethington stated that the University had
achieved that goal this year.
22. Achieve a level of state funding at least equal to the average of
comparable institutions: The President stated that the University
had been unable to reach this goal. He also declared that the
University had no control over this objective and continued to
suffer from declining state support.
23. Increase private donations to $35 million per year: The President
reported that the University exceeded this goal last year when it
raised $37 million in private donations.
24. Increase endowment to $130 million: President Wethington said
that the University had exceeded this goal as well, reaching $141.6
million.
25. Meet the enrollment and persistence goals in the Kentucky Plan
for Equal Opportunities in Higher Education:
Increase the percentage of resident African-American
undergraduate students in the University System to 6.2%: The
President reported that the University has not yet reached this
objective, but that the percentage of in-state undergraduate Africa-
American students in the University System has risen from 3.9%
to 5.5%.
Increase the percentage of resident African-Americans awarded
baccalaureate degrees to 5.3%: The President reported steady
progress in this area as well, as the rate has increased from 2.6% to
3.7%.
Increase the percentage of resident African-American graduate
students to the same level as the percentage of resident African-
American students who receive baccalaureate degrees: The
President stated that significant improvement had been made and
the figure now stands at 3.6% as compared to the undergraduate
rate of 3.7%.
26. Meet the employment goals of the University Affirmative Action
Plan:
Increase the percentage of African-Americans in executive,
administrative, and managerial positions to 5% in both the
University System and the Community College System: President
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Wethington reported that this has risen to 3.6% in the University
System and currently exceeds 5% in the Community College
System.
Increase the percentage of women in executive, administrative,
and managerial positions to 41%: The University System is
currently at 39%, while the Community College System stays
around 41%.
Increase the percentage of African-American faculty positions to
3% in the University System and maintain the percentage of
African-Americans in faculty positions in the Community College
System: The President stated that the University exceeded that goal
in 1993-1994 and has consistently increased the totals.
Increase the percentage of women in faculty positions in the
University System to 28%: President Wethington reported that the
University has made substantial progress toward this goal.
27. Complete construction of the W.T. Young Library by 1996: The
President stated that construction is on schedule to be completed
for the Fall of 1997.
28. Increase graduate distance learning sites through interactive video
to ten: President Wethington said that he believed the University
will meet that goal by next year, with a total of thirteen sites.
29. Make the retirement contribution for staff equal to that for faculty:
With the current budget the contribution for staff will move to
9.75%, which is near the faculty rate of 10%.
30. Establish three additional rural health sites, with at least one in
Western Kentucky, to train primary care providers, including
physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners: The
President said that the University has made substantial progress
towards this goal.
31. Support state and national health care reform through health
policy research initiatives, establishing health care delivery
programs, and other activities: He reported that the University
continues to support health care reform through the
Commonwealth Health Care Alliance, the new Doctor of
Pharmacy Ph.D. program, and the 13 active and 8 planned
telemedicine sites.
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32. Ensure that all colleges at the University of Kentucky develop
programs in support of KERA: The President reported that the
University has met its commitment to this goal.
33. Increase by at least 10% annually the amount of KERA grants and
contracts received by the University: Support has increased over
the last three years by an average of 12%, but that increase is
starting to drop off.
34. Ensure that every educational unit is involved in programs of
service to the Commonwealth and includes an enhanced service
component in their strategic plan: The President stated that this
goal has been met.
35. Ensure that the preparation of teachers reflects, where appropriate,
the principles underlying KERA: The President stated that he
believed that the University has met this goal.
36. Complete the infrastructure construction for fifty acres and lease at
least five lots on the Coldstream Research Campus: President
Wethington commented that the University had completed
infrastructure for 35, and have four lots approved by the Board. He
believed that this goal will be met by 1997.
37. Complete at least three continuous quality improvement projects
in both the University System and the Community College
System: The President stated that he believed that this indicator
has been met.
President Wethington concluded by stating that the University had
made significant progress toward meeting the objectives set out in its Strategic
Plan, having achieved 15 objectives and having made substantial progress
toward another 15 objectives. He then asked if any Board members had any
questions. Mrs. Weinberg asked when the indicators will be re-evaluated; the
President responded that there is no set time for changing the strategic
objectives, but that they can be amended at any time. He also stated that at the
end of 1996-1997 would be the time to conduct a comprehensive revision of
the indicators.
Chairperson Breathitt thanked President Wethington for his report.
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
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approved by the administration be accepted. Mr. Bates moved approval. His
motion, seconded by Dr. Meriwether, carried. (See PR 2 at the end of the
Minutes.)
F. University of Kentucky Policy on Deadly Weapons (PR 3A)
President Wethington recommended that the Board approve
administrative regulation (AR 11-1.2-7), which establishes a University Policy
on Deadly Weapons. He asked that Vice President for University Relations
Joe Burch comment on this policy.
Mr. Burch stated that House Bill 40 permits licensed individuals to
carry concealed deadly weapons, but that it continues to allow colleges and
universities to control the possession of deadly weapons. He asked if the
Board had any questions.
President Wethington recommended that the Board approve PR 3A.
Mr. Shoop moved approval. His motion, seconded by Mr. Miles, carried.
(See PR 3A at the end of the Minutes.)
G. Proposed Amendment to the Governing Regulations (PR 3B)
President Wethington recommended that the Board approve an
amendment to the Governing Regulations that designates the Vice President
of University Relations as the person in charge in the president's absence.
Mr. Wilcoxcon moved approval. His motion, seconded by Mr. Grayson,
carried. (See PR 3B at the end of the Minutes.)
H. Appointments to the Board of Directors of the University of
Kentucky Research Foundation (PR 3C)
President Wethington recommended that the Board approve the
appointment of Dr. Eugenia Toma and Mr. Henry Jackson to the Board of
Directors of the University of Kentucky Research Foundation for a three-year
term beginning on July 1, 1996. Mrs. Weinberg moved approval. Her
motion, seconded by Mr. Welenken, carried. (See PR 3C at the end of the
Minutes.)
I. Revision of the Bylaws of the University of Kentucky Research
Foundation (PR 3D)
President Wethington recommended that the Board approve revisions
of the University of Kentucky Research Foundation's Bylaws. The revision
includes the Secretary as an additional officer who shall not be a member of
the Board of Directors. Mr. Grayson moved approval. His motion, seconded
by Ms. Weinberg, carried. (See PR 3D at the end of the Minutes.)
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J. Change in Division Structure of Hazard Community College (PR
4A)
President Wethington recommended that the Board approve the
addition of three new divisions to the organizational structure of Hazard
Community College: the Division of Humanities and Related Technologies,
Division of Science, Allied Health and Related Technologies, and the
Division of Social and Behavioral Science, Business, Math and Related
Technologies. On motion made by Mrs. Weinberg, seconded by Mr. Shoop
and passed, PR 4A was approved. (See PR 4A at the end of the Minutes.)
K. Appointment to Advisory Board of the Lexington Community
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President Wethington recommended that the Board approve the
appointment of Ms. Laura Babbage to the Lexington Community College
Board for a two-year term beginning on July 1, 1996. Dr. Meriwether moved
approval. His motion, seconded by Mrs. Weinberg, carried. (See PR 4B at the
end of the Minutes.)
L. Appointments to the University of Kentucky Equine Research
Foundation (PR-5A)
President Wethington recommended that the Board approve the
appointment of William "Bill" S. Farish, Jr. and John A. "Eck" Rose to the
Board of Directors of the University of Kentucky Equine Research Foundation
for four-year terms ending December 14, 2000. Mr. Clay moved approval. His
motion, seconded by Mr. Shoop, carried. (See PR 5A at the end of the
Minutes.)
M. College of Pharmacy Faculty Practice Plan (PR 6A)
President Wethington recommended that the Board approve the
College of Pharmacy Faculty Practice Plan. He asked Assistant to the President
for Administrative Affairs Dr. John Piecoro to discuss the plan.
Dr. Piecoro stated that the College of Pharmacy Faculty Practice Plan is
consistent with plans for the colleges of Allied Health and Nursing faculty
practice plans. The plan establishes policies and procedures relating to the
management of professionally generated income and to compensation for
services rendered by faculty participating in the plan. The plan also sets forth
"Underlying Principles" which guide the operation of the plan. Dr. Piecoro
asked if the Board had any questions. Mr. Wilcoxson asked why it took six
years to develop this plan; Dr. Piecoro answered that some faculty were not
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pleased with the program initially and that the College had been working to
amend the plan.
President Wethington asked that the Board approve this plan. Mrs.
Sims moved approval. Her motion, seconded by Mr. Welenken, carried.
(See PR 6A at the end of the Minutes.)
N. Acceptance of Interim Financial Report for the University of
Kentucky for the Ten Months Ended April 30. 1996 (FCR 1)
Mr. Hardymon, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, reported that
the Finance Committee met and reviewed 15 items on the agenda. He said
that FCR 1 is the monthly financial report for the ten months that ended
April 30. He noted that the University has expended 81% of the approved
budget and has received 91% of expected income. He also commented that
the University continues to be in good financial condition. He moved
approval of FCR 1. Dr. Meriwether seconded the motion, and it carried. (See
FCR 1 at the end of the Minutes.)
0. Disposal of Surplus Property (FCR 2)
Mr. Hardymon reviewed the items in Attachment I and moved that
the Board approve an advance plan for the disposition of livestock, recyclable
materials and surplus, damaged, deteriorated, or obsolete equipment as
described in the attachment. His motion, seconded by Mr. Bates, passed. (See
FCR 2 at the end of the Minutes.)
P. Designation of Depository Bank (FCR 3)
Mr. Hardymon moved that the Board approve Citizens Bank and
Trust, Jackson, Kentucky, to serve as a depository bank for the University of
Kentucky and its affiliated corporations. His motion, seconded by Professor
Powell, passed. (See FCR 3 at the end of the Minutes.)
Q. Report of Leases (FCR 4)
Mr. Hardymon reviewed the lease agreements in FCR 4 and moved
that the Board accept the President's report of the lease agreements not
exceeding $30,000 in value. Mr. Welenken seconded the motion, and it
carried. (See FCR 4 at the end of the Minutes.)
R. Approval of Leases (FCR 5)
Mr. Hardymon moved that the Board authorize the Assistant to the
President for Fiscal Affairs to negotiate and execute the lease agreements in
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excess of $30,000 listed in FCR 5. Mrs. Weinberg seconded the motion, and it
passed. (See FCR 5 at the end of the Minutes.)
S. Sale of Property Owned by University of Kentucky Research
Foundation in Woodford County Kentucky (FCR 6)
Mr. Hardymon moved that the Board approve FCR 6 which called for
the sale of property owned by the University of Kentucky Research
Foundation in Woodford County, Kentucky originally donated by the late
John H. Clark. The proceeds would be used to enhance programs in equine
research at the University. Mr. Clay seconded the motion, and it carried. (See
FCR 6 at the end of the Minutes.)
T. Purchase of Property (FCR 7)
Mr. Hardymon moved that the Board approve FCR 7 which called for
the purchase of property at 429 Linden Walk, Lexington Kentucky from Fred
and Ruby Collins at 439 Boone Trace Road in Danville, Kentucky at an
appraised price of $122,000. Mr. Miles seconded the motion, and it passed.
(See FCR 7 at the end of the Minutes.)
U. Patent Assignment - Research and Graduate Studies (FCR 9)
Mr. Hardymon reported that Robert C. Dickson and Robert L. Lester
have invented certain improvements in Method for Obtaining Antifungal
and Herbicidal Compounds that Target the First Committed Step in
Sphingolipid Long-chain Base Biosynthesis. He moved approval of FCR 9.
Dr. Meriwether seconded the motion, and it carried. (See FCR 9 at the end of
the Minutes.)
V. Patent Assignment - Research and Graduate Studies (FCR 10)
Mr. Hardymon reported that Vincent S. Gallicchio has invented certain
improvements in Compositions Containing Lithium Inorganic Salts and
Anti-viral Drugs and Methods of Treating Viral Infections such as Acquired
Immunodeficiency Syndrome. His invention is a drug containing lithium,
inorganic salts, and anti-viral drugs designed to treat Aids. He moved
approval of FCR 10. Dr. Powell seconded the motion, and it passed. (See FCR
10 at the end of the Minutes.)
W . Mrs. Alton E. Blakely. Sr., Pledge (FCR 11)
Mr. Hardymon reported that FCR 11 and FCR 12 go together. FCR 11 is
a pledge of $375,000 from Mrs. Alton E. Blakely of Somerset, Kentucky for the
proposed Classroom Student Center Project of Somerset Community
College's Partners in Progress Campaign. Mrs. Blakely and her son have
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leadership roles in Somerset Community Colleges' Partner's in Progress
Campaign. The pledge will be paid in five annual installments of $75,000
beginning in December, 1996. Mr. Hardymon moved approval of FCR 11.
Professor Mather seconded the motion, and it carried. (See FCR 11 at the end
of the Minutes.)
X. First and Farmers Bank Pledge (FCR 12)
Mr. Hardymon stated that Mrs. Blakely and her family secured a pledge
of $375,000 from the First and Farmers Bank of Somerset, Kentucky, of which
they are the principal owners, to the proposed Classroom Student Center
project. In consideration of the total gift of $750,000, the Somerset
Community College will propose that the Classroom Student Center be
named in memory of Mr. Alton E. Blakely, Sr. Mr. Hardymon moved
approval of FCR 12. Mr. Shoop seconded the motion, and it carried. (See FCR
12 at the end of the Minutes.)
Y. Philip Morris Companies, Inc. Gift and Pledge (FCR 13)
Mr. Hardymon moved that the Board accept a gift of $50,000 and a
pledge of $100,000 from Philip Morris Companies, Inc., of Louisville,
Kentucky, to Jefferson Community College. This gift will support a three-year
continuation of the Jefferson Community College's Strengthening the Bridge
Mentor Program, which mentors students into jobs in the Louisville area by
matching them with professionals and alumni in the Louisville area
workforce. Mrs. Weinberg seconded the motion, and it carried. (See FCR 13
at the end of the Minutes.)
Z. The Preston Group Pledge (FCR 14)
Mr. Hardymon reported that the Preston Group, which consists of the
business interests of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond B. Preston of Henderson, has
pledged an unrestricted gift of $130,000 to be paid over a six-year period. Mr.
Hardymon moved approval of FCR 14. Professor Miller seconded the
motion, and it passed. (See FCR 14 at the end of the Minutes.)
AA. Ashland Independent School District Gift of Property (FCR 15)
Mr. Hardymon moved that the Board approve the donation of 2.57
acres of property (appraised at $175,000) from the Ashland Independent
School District Board of Education for student parking at Ashland
Community College. Professor Miller seconded the motion, and it carried.
(See FCR 15 at the end of the Minutes.)
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BB. Operating Budget for 1996-1997 (FCR 8)
President Wethington asked the Board to focus its attention on the
1996-1997 Operating Budget for the University. He stated that the budget is a
sound and progressive one, it shows a state appropriations increase and
capital appropriations from the state, and the tuition increases in the budget
are at or near inflation. He also stated that the budget reflects the goals of the
Strategic Plan.
State and Tuition Increases
President Wethington reported that state support totals $9.4 million for
the University System which includes the Lexington Campus and Medical
Center, and $6.2 million for the Community College System. This represents
a 3.2% increase for the University System, and a 9.5% increase for the
Community College System. He explained that the budget comes in three
categories: current services, equity, and performance. The University System
has no equity funds, while the Community College System has a large equity
amount. That is a part of the effort to bring the community colleges' level of
state support up to a level more similar to that of the other institutions in the
state.
President Wethington then discussed the tuition breakdown.
Enrollment adjustments total $1.1 million in the University System and
$200,000 in the Community College System, a $200,000 decrease because
enrollment in the Community College System declined last year, thereby
reducing revenue and because revenue next year will be less than that which
was budgeted for this year. There is an increase of roughly $500,000 that
represents the tuition coming from Lees College. The $1.1 million in the
University System is primarily the result of additional students and the
arrangement with Metropolitan College, which brings in students from
Malaysia who pay out-of-state tuition. The rate increase for tuition is 3.5% for
the University System or $2.9 million and 2% for the Community College
System or $500,000.
Thus, there is $13.4 million to work with in the University System and
$6.5 million in the Community College System from state appropriations and
from tuition increases.
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Special State Appropriations
President Wethington stated that the University has a $500,000 debt
service adjustment which does not fund any new facilities but is money
received to pay debt service based on the amount needed for that year. The
Maintenance and Operations of new facilities for the Lexington Campus totals
$500,000 and represents money for the Kentucky Clinic addition, for a
hazardous waste facility, and for new parking facilities. He reported that the
University has $300,000 for engineering enhancement. The University has
been receiving that amount the last few years, but the money had been put in
the Council on Higher Education's budget. Now, that money will come to the
College of Engineering on a recurring basis. The University has $200,000 to
help deliver programs from the Chandler Medical Center to Eastern Kentucky
with Morehead State University and St. Claire Medical Center and $200,000 to
assist the Small Business Development Center, part of the Gatton College of
Business and Economics, a Center which has satellit