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                                       AGENDA

                             Meeting of the Board of Trustees
                                 University of Kentucky
                                         1:00 P.M.
                                       May 4, 1999

Invocation

Oath of Office

Roll Call

Approval of Minutes

Schedule for Meetings

President's Report and Action Items

PR 1   President's Report to the Trustees
        A.  College of Architecture Report

PR 2    Personnel Actions

PR 3    Central Administration

PR 4    Communuity College System (No items to report)

PR 5    Lexington Campus
       A.  Candidates for Degrees - University System
       B.  Department of Landscape Architecture
       C. James F. Hardymon Building

PR 6   Medical Center
       A.  Spinal Cord and Brain Injury Research Center

Finance Committee

1.    Acceptance of Interim Financial Report for the University of Kentucky for the Nine
            Months Ended March 31, 1999
 2.    Report of Leases
 3.    Capital Construction Report
 4.     1998-99 Budget Revisions
 5.    Confirmation of 1999-2000 Tuition Schedule
 6.    Mandatory Registration Fee Schedule
 7.    Room and Board Rates 1999-2000 School Year




 








8.    Anonymous Gift for William T. Young Library Endowment
9.     Arco Aluminum Pledge
10.     Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pledge
11.     Columbia/HCA Healthcare Foundation Pledge
12.     Dorotha Smith Oatts Pledge
13.    Dr. Shih Chun Wang Professorship in Physiology
14.     Establishing Four Endowed Funds in the Departments of Horticulture and Landscape
             Architecture
15.     Gary B. Knapp Gift and Pledge
16.     Gift from the Estate of Nadine James
17.     Gift to Establish Endowed Graduate Fellowship Fund
18.    Janet Galloway Carter Endowed Professorship in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
19.    John R. Mink Professorship in Pediatric Dentistry and Oral Health Services Research
20.     Kentuckiana Masonry Institute Professorship in Architecture
21.     Mary Florence Jones Professorship in Neonatology
22.     Merck & Co. Inc. Gift for Pulmonary Medicine Professorship
23.     Robert G. Lawson Professorship
24.     Spinal Cord and Head Injury Research Trust Fund Gift
25.     Tennessee Valley Authority Pledge
26.     Wyatt Tarrant & Combs Professorship
27.     Zantker Professorship in Judaic Studies
28.     Jack M. and Linda C. Gill Endowments

Student Code Committee Report



1.      Amendment of Code of Student Conduct




 







       Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the University of Kentucky, Tuesday,
May 4, 1999.

       The Board of Trustees of the University of Kentucky met at 1:00 p.m. (Lexington time)
on Tuesday, May 4, 1999 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 Mr. Ted Bates.

       B.    Oath of Office

       Governor Breathitt asked Richard Plymale, General Counsel, to administer the oath of
office to the following member:

      Professor Loys L. Mather, re-elected faculty representative, for a term to expire
      June 30, 2002.

      C.    Roll Call

      The following members of the Board of Trustees answered the call of the roll: Mr. Ted
Bates, Governor Edward T. Breathitt (Chairperson), Mr. Nathan Brown, Mr. Paul W. Chellgren,
Mr. Merwin Grayson, Mr. John "Jack" Guthrie, Mr. James F. Hardymon, Professor Loys L.
Mather, Dr. Robert P. Meriwether, Mr. Billy Joe Miles, Dr. Elissa Plattner, Mr. Steven S. Reed,
Professor Daniel R. Reedy, Mr. C. Frank Shoop, Mrs. Marian Sims, Dr. W. Grady Stumbo, Mr.
Martin Welenken, Ms. JoEtta Y. Wickliffe, Mr. Billy B. Wilcoxson, and Mr. Russell Williams.
The University administration was represented by President Charles T. Wethington, Jr.;
Chancellor James W. Holsinger; Vice Presidents Fitzgerald Bramwell, Joseph T. Burch, Ben W.
Carr, Edward A. Carter, George DeBin and Eugene Williams; Dr. Juanita Fleming, Special
Assistant for Academic Affairs; and Mr. Richard E. Plymale, General Counsel.

      Members of the various news media were also in attendance. A quorum being present,
the Chairperson declared the meeting officially open for the conduct of business at 1:02 p.m.

      D.    Approval of Minutes

      Governor Breathitt said that the Board had received the Minutes and asked for any
additions or corrections. He entertained a motion that the Minutes be approved. Mr. Guthrie
moved approval. Mr. Chellgren seconded the motion, and it carried.

      E.    Closed Session

      Governor Breathitt stated that before the Board continued with the regular order of
business he had a request that the Board and the Board only go into closed session. Mr.
Wilcoxson moved that the Board go into closed session to discuss the appointment of an




 






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individual employee. He stated that the reason for closing the meeting was to allow full
discussion and to protect the privacy interests of the person being discussed. Governor Breathitt
explained that under the Open Meetings Act no votes could be taken during the closed session,
the only purpose being discussion. Mr. Shoop seconded the motion. The motion carried. The
Board thereupon went into closed session.

       F.    Regular Session Resumed

       Governor Breathitt called the Board back into session. Dr. Meriwether moved that the
Board extend the contract of President Charles Wethington for a period of time two years from
the date of his birth date and that the Chairman be authorized to negotiate the provisions of the
contract and execute it on behalf of the Board. The motion was seconded by Mr. Shoop.
Governor Breathitt asked if there was discussion. There was none. The vote was taken. Before
Governor Breathitt announced the result, Mr. Chellgren asked whether that birth date meant 65th
birthday. Governor Breathitt indicated that Mr. Chellgren was correct. Governor Breathitt then
announced that the motion carried.

      Governor Breathitt then stated that after determining the salaries of presidents of
Southeastern Conference and benchmark universities and after discussions with each Board
member, he would negotiate the contract with the President. He said that he would report the
results to the Board.

      G.    Schedule for Meetings of Board of Trustees - 1999-2000

      Governor Breathitt said that the schedule of Meetings for 1999-2000 were in the Board
packets and entertained a motion that the dates be accepted as the schedule of the meetings. Mr.
Williams so moved. Mr. Chellgren seconded the motion, and it passed. (See Schedule for
Meetings - 1999-2000 at the end of the Minutes.)

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

      President Wethington stated that due to the length of time of the Executive Session the
College of Architecture report would be postponed until probably the August Board meeting.

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

      1. Commencement is set for May 8th

      2. Former Senator Wendell H. Ford has accepted an appointment in the Martin School
          of Public Policy and Administration. He will join the University this fall.

      3. An historical marker commemorates desegregation at the University of Kentucky.
          The marker was unveiled on campus honoring Lyman T. Johnson.




 





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       4. The Alumni Association has named the Great Teachers. The Alumni Association
          chooses Great Teachers each year during the month of April. Those individuals were
          recently honored in a ceremony at the Alumni House.

       5. The Center on Drug and Alcohol Research has received a $1,292,096 grant from the
          National Institute on Drug Abuse to develop a Young Women in Science Program to
          encourage women from Appalachia to pursue careers in drug abuse research.

       6. James H. "Jimmy" Glenn III has been elected president of the Student Government
          Association for 1999-2000. He is the first African-American student elected to the
          Student Government President position.

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

       I.    Personnel Actions (PR 2)

       President Wethington recommended that approval be given to the attached 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. Mr. Shoop
moved approval. The motion, seconded by Mr. Welenken, carried. (See PR 2 at the end of the
Minutes.)

      President Wethington said that there were no items to be reported from the Community
College System.

      J.    Candidates for Degrees - University System (PR SA)

      President Wethington said that PR SA is a recommendation that the President be
authorized to confer upon each individual whose name appears 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. Mrs. Sims moved approval. Her motion, seconded by
Mr. Williams, passed. (See PR 5A at the end of the Minutes.)

      K.    Department of Landscape Architecture (PR SB)

      President Wethington said that PR SB is a recommendation that the Board of Trustees
approve the establishment of the Department of Landscape Architecture in the College of
Agriculture. He noted that the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture have
been combined up to this point. The Department underwent a periodic review in January. The
recommendation, supported by the Dean of the College, the Chancellor of the Lexington
Campus, and the departments, is that a separate Department of Landscape Architecture be
established. President Wethington said he was pleased to recommend approval of PR SB. Mr.
Welenken moved approval. Professor Mather seconded the motion, and it passed. (See PR SB
at the end of the Minutes.)




 





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       L.    James F. Hardymon Building (PR 5C)

       President Wethington said that PR 5C is a recommendation that the Systems and
Networking Building be named the James F. Hardymon Building. The naming of the building to
be located on the corner of Rose and Maxwell Streets is to reflect the contributions that Mr.
Hardymon has made to the University. President Wethington said he was pleased to recommend
approval of PR 5C. On motion made by Mr. Williams, seconded by Mrs. Sims and carried, PR
5C was approved. (See PR 5C at the end of the Minutes.)

       President Wethington noted that there will be a groundbreaking ceremony Monday, May
1 Oth for this building at 10:00 a.m. on the site.

       M.    Spinal Cord and Brain Injury Research Center (PR 6A)

       President Wethington said that PR 6A is a recommendation that the Board approve the
establishment of the Spinal Cord and Brain Injury Research Center in the College of Medicine.
This is a multidisciplinary research center to promote individual and collaborative studies on
injuries to the spinal cord and brain that result in paralysis or other loss of neurologic function.
This Center is supported by the Dean of the College of Medicine and the Chancellor for the
Medical Center and is approved by the University Senate. Mrs. Sims moved approval. Mr.
Bates seconded her motion, and it carried. (See PR 6A at the end of the Minutes.)

      Governor Breathitt said that Mr. Hardymon had to leave the meeting to go out of town.
He asked Mr. Paul Chellgren, Vice Chairperson of the Finance Committee, to give the Finance
Committee report.

      N.    Acceptance of Interim Financial Report for the University of Kentucky for the
Nine Months Ended March 31. 1999 (FCR 1)

      Mr. Chellgren reported that the Finance Committee had a long meeting that morning.
The majority of the Board was in attendance; therefore, he would move quite quickly. The first
action item is the acceptance of the Interim Financial Report for nine months ending March 31,
1999. He stated that the University is 75% through the year, 77% of the income has been
received, and 71% of the budget expenditures have been made. There are no unusual items to
bring to the Board's attention. He moved the acceptance of the Interim Financial Report. His
motion, seconded by Mrs. Sims, passed. (See FCR 1 at the end of the Minutes.)

      0.    Report of Leases (FCR 2)

      Mr. Chellgren said that FCR 2 is the regular Report of Leases. There are six leases; three
new ones and three renewals. He said that the report is conventional and in order. He moved the
adoption of FCR 2. Mr. Williams seconded the motion, and it carried. (See FCR 2 at the end of
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       P.    Capital Construction Report (FCR 3)

       Mr. Chellgren said that FCR 3 is the quarterly report of the Capital Construction
activities of the University. It is an extensive report and is available in detail, capital expenditure
by capital expenditure. There are no unusual items that need to be brought to the Board's
attention. The Finance Committee did have a discussion of a couple of moderate items at the
Finance Committee about asbestos removal, change of contracts and one or two other items. He
moved the adoption of FCR 3. The motion was seconded by Mr. Shoop and passed. (See FCR 3
at the end of the Minutes.)

       Q.     1998-99 Budget Revisions (FCR 4)

       Mr. Chellgren said FCR 4 was quite conventional. It is the reconciliation of actual
expenditures as the budget is revised as the year progresses. UK is an organization with an
overall budget of $1.1 billion. There is a $1,056,000 adjustment in income and expenditures
related primarily to gifts and grants and federal appropriations on the income side and related
offsetting expenditures on the expenditure side. He moved the adoption of the budget revisions
in FCR 4. Mrs. Wickliffe seconded the motion, and it carried. (See FCR 4 at the end of the
Minutes.)

       R.    Confirmation of 1999-2000 Tuition Schedule (FCR 5)

       Mr. Chellgren stated that FCR 5 is again conventional, but it portends a bigger change
moving into the next fiscal year. This is a confirmation of the 1999-2000 tuition schedule. He
reiterated that this is a confirmation and not an approval. It is a confirmation by the Board under
the guidelines of the Council on Postsecondary Education. He understands that under some new
authority the Board will be reviewing and approving the tuition schedule for the 2001-2002
academic year. The Committee has asked the administration to provide background information
so the Committee can deal with the tuition schedule on a more studied manner. He moved the
adoption of FCR 5. His motion, seconded by Mr. Welenken, passed. (See FCR 5 at the end of
the Minutes.)

       S.    Mandatory Registration Fee Schedule (FCR 6)

       Mr. Chellgren said that FCR 6 is an interesting item. He reported that FCR 6 will add a
$50 per semester fee to the students beginning in 2001-2002 to help finance and support a very
significant expansion of the Seaton Student Activities Center. This was negotiated and dealt
with by the student body with a lot of student input. The project does require a capital request
from the forthcoming session of the state legislature. If the project does not go forward, the fee
will not be implemented. He moved the adoption of FCR 6. Mr. Williams seconded the motion.

      Mr. Brown expressed appreciation to President Wethington for his help on this item. He
said that the Student Government Association did a survey with various groups of students
regarding the need for a new campus recreation center. He reported that other schools around
the state and the country have adequate state-of-the-art recreation centers that have helped the
retention rate, the graduation rate and recruitment. He said that private money needs to be raised




 






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to get the project going, and he knew that President Wethington would work hard with the
development staff to meet those dollars.

       Governor Breathitt expressed his appreciation to Mr. Brown for the fine job he did on
working this out. It showed real leadership with the student body. He called for a vote, and it
carried. (See FCR 6 at the end of the Minutes.)

       T.    Room and Board Rates 1999-2000 School Year (FCR 7)

       Mr. Chellgren said that FCR 7 is the adoption of the Room and Board Rates for the 1999-
2000 academic year. Basic housing shows a reasonable percentage increase of about 7%, but it
was pointed out that this will now include $180 per year for data and television cable wiring in
dorms. Including that item, the increase is in the $70 range which is less than 2%. He said that
the Committee discussed this in detail. He moved the adoption of FCR 7. His motion, seconded
by Mr. Williams, passed. (See FCR 7 at the end of the Minutes.)

      U.    Anonymous Gift for William T. Young Library Endowment (FCR 8)

      Mr. Chellgren said that the next 21 items are a wonderful tribute to the generosity of
benefactors of the University and of course the first challenge grant that the state of Kentucky
was so farsighted in giving the University. He said he did not want to go through the items too
quickly but the items were discussed in detail item-by-item at the Finance Committee. There has
been a wonderful addition to the endowments and the richness of the research programs at this
university.

      Mr. Chellgren said that FCR 8 is an anonymous gift of $1,527,531 for the endowment for
the new library. This gift is to be matched by the state government. He moved the adoption of
FCR 8. Mr. Reed seconded the motion, and it passed. (See FCR 8 at the end of the Minutes.)

      V.    ARCO Aluminum Pledge (FCR 9)

      Mr. Chellgren said that FCR 9 is to support the research program in the College of
Engineering in aluminum technology that is important to the state of Kentucky. It is a pledge
from ARCO Aluminum of Louisville, Kentucky for $250,000. He moved the adoption of
FCR 9. The motion, seconded by Mr. Welenken, carried. (See FCR 9 at the end of the
Minutes.)

      W.    Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals. Inc. Pledge (FCR 10)

      Mr. Chellgren said that FCR 10 is establishing a research professorship in the College of
Medicine. It is a $50,000 grant to be matched by another $50,000 from the state assuming it
qualifies and the presumption is that it will. He moved the adoption of FCR 10. His motion,
seconded by Mrs. Sims, passed. (See FCR 10 at the end of the Minutes.)




 





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      X.    Columbia/HCA Healthcare Foundation Pledge (FCR I 1)

      Mr. Chellgren said that FCR 11 is another grant for the library endowment. It is from
Columbia/HCA Foundation of Nashville, Tennessee. The amount is $50,000 and is to be
matched one-for-one. He moved the adoption of FCR 11. Dr. Stumbo seconded the motion, and
it passed. (See FCR 11 at the end of the Minutes).

      Y.    Dorotha Smith Oatts Pledge (FCR 12)

      Mr. Chellgren said that FCR 12 is a pledge of $200,000 from Dorotha Smith Oatts of
Lexington, Kentucky, for a visitor's center at the University of Kentucky Arboretum on the
campus. He noted that this pledge will not be matched by the state. He moved the adoption of
FCR 12. The motion, seconded by Mr. Reed, carried. (See FCR 12 at the end of the Minutes.)

      Z.    Dr. Shih Chun Wang Professorship in Physiology (FCR -13)

      Mr. Chellgren said that FCR 13 is a pledge to establish and endow the Dr. Shih Chun
Wang Professorship in Physiology in the College of Medicine. It is a $50,000 pledge to be
matched one-for-one for a $100,000 professorship. He moved the adoption of FCR 13. Mr.
Guthrie seconded the motion, and it passed. (See FCR 13 at the end of the Minutes.)

      AA.   Establishing Four Endowed Funds in the Departments of Horticulture and
Landscape Architecture (FCR 14)

      Mr. Chellgren said FCR 14 is the establishment of four endowed funds in the Department
of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture. He reminded the Board of its action earlier in the
meeting changing the name of the Department. He moved the adoption of FCR 14. Professor
Mather seconded the motion and said he would like to make a clarification that they did not
change the name of the Department but created a new Department of Landscape Architecture out
of the existing Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture. Governor Breathitt
called for a vote, and it carried. (See FCR 14 at the end of the Minutes.)

      BB. Gary B. Knapp Gift and Pledge (FCR 15)

      Mr. Chellgren said that FCR 15 is an interesting and large gift of $1.5 million to fund the
Gary Knapp Chair in Arts Administration in the College of Fine Arts and the Gary Knapp
Endowment in Support of Business Education and the Arts in the Carol Martin Gatton College of
Business and Economics. Mr. Knapp is a very generous alumnus and a former employee of the
University. Mr. Chellgren moved the adoption of FCR 15. Mrs. Sims seconded the motion, and
it passed. (See FCR 15 at the end of the Minutes.)

      CC.   Gift from the Estate of Nadine James (FCR 16)

      Mr. Chellgren said that FCR 16 is a gift of $150,000 which should be matched one-for-
one to create an Alzheimer's Disease Research Fund in the Sanders-Brown Center on Aging. He




 






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moved the adoption of FCR 16. His motion, seconded by Dr. Stumbo, carried. (See FCR 16 at
the end of the Minutes.)

       DD. Gift to Establish Endowed Graduate Fellowship Fund (FCR 17)

       Mr. Chellgren said that FCR 17 is to accept gifts totaling $30,724 to endow the Library
and Information Science Endowed Graduate Fellowship Fund in the College of Communications
and Information Studies. Again, this gift should be matched by the state's Research Challenge
Trust Fund. He moved the adoption of FCR 17. Mr. Guthrie seconded the motion, and it passed.
(See FCR 17 at the end of the Minutes.)

       EE.   Janet Galloway Carter Endowed Professorship in Physical Medicine and
Rehabilitation (FCR 18)

      Mr. Chellgren said that FCR 18 is another endowed professorship in the College of
Medicine. The gift is for $150,000, and it is anticipated that this gift will be matched by the
Research Challenge Trust Fund. He noted the details in the background information of FCR 18
and moved the adoption of FCR 18. His motion, seconded by Mrs. Sims, carried. (See FCR 18
at the end of the Minutes.)

      FF.   John R. Mink Professorship in Pediatric Dentistry and Oral Health Services
Research (FCR 19)

      Mr. Chellgren said that FCR 19 is for the Dr. John R. Mink Professorship in Pediatric
Dentistry and Oral Health Services Research in the College of Dentistry. It is a gift for $55,000,
and it is anticipated that the gifts will be matched one-for-one by the Research Challenge Trust
Fund. He moved the adoption of FCR 19. Dr. Stumbo seconded his motion, and it passed. (See
FCR 19 at the end of the Minutes.)

      GG.   Kentuckiana Masonry Institute Professorship in Architecture (FCR 20)

      Mr. Chellgren said that FCR 20 is to endow the Kentuckiana Masonry Institute
Professorship in Architecture in the College of Architecture. Again, it is anticipated it will be
matched one-for-one. He moved the adoption of FCR 20, and Mr. Brown seconded the motion.
Governor Breathitt said that FCR 20 is approved. (See FCR 20 at the end of the Minutes.)

      HH.   Mary Florence Jones Professorship in Neonatology (FCR 2 1)

      Mr. Chellgren said that FCR 21 is $100,000 from the estate of Mary Florence Jones to
establish a Professorship in Neonatology Research in the College of Medicine. He said it is to be
matched one-for-one and moved the adoption of FCR 2 1.

      Governor Breathitt said that it was called to his attention that a vote was not taken on the
previous FCR. He called for a vote, and it carried.




 





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       Mr. Bates seconded the motion on FCR 21, and it passed. (See FCR 21 at the end of the
Minutes.)

       Mr. Chellren apologized for moving through the gifts so quickly. He said that each and
every one of the gifts has a full story and background behind them. It wasn't very many years
ago that several minutes would have been spent on each item; however, the pace has picked up
dramatically lately.

       II.   Merck & Co. Inc. Gift for Pulmonary Medicine Professorship (FCR 22)

       Mr. Chellgren said that FCR 22 is a Merck & Company Gift for Pulmonary Medicine
Professorship for $50,000 to endow a Professorship in Pulmonary Medicine in the College of
Medicine. He moved the adoption of FCR 22. His motion, seconded by Mrs. Wickliffe, carried.
(See FCR 22 at the end of the Minutes.)

      JJ.   Robert G. Lawson Professorship (FCR 23)

      Mr. Chellgren said that FCR 23 is to accept gifts and pledges to establish and endow the
Robert G. Lawson Professorship in the College of Law. Mr. Lawson is a good friend of many of
the Board members, a faculty member and served as Dean of the College of Law twice. A
number of his personal and professional friends have raised this money to endow a professorship
in his name. He said it was a pleasure to move the adoption of FCR 23. Mr. Reed seconded his
motion, and it passed. (See FCR 23 at the end of the Minutes.)

      KK. Spinal Cord and Head Injury Research Trust Fund Gift (FCR 24)

      Mr. Chellgren said that FCR 24 is to establish some financial support for the spinal cord
and brain injury program. It is a pledge of $500,000 to create a chair when matching funds are
received. It is consistent with the program the University has underway to achieve research
excellence. He moved the adoption of FCR 24. His motion, seconded by Mr. Grayson, carried.
(See FCR 24 at the end of the Minutes.)

      LL.   Tennessee Valley Authority Pledge (FCR 25)

      Mr. Chellgren said that FCR 25 is a very generous pledge for $ 1,000,000 from the
Tennessee Valley Authority to endow a Power Plant Engineering Program in the College of
Engineering. It is anticipated that this gift will qualify for the matching funds. He moved the
adoption of FCR 25. Mr. Reed seconded the motion, and it passed. (See FCR 25 at the end of
the Minutes.)

      MM. Wyatt Tarrant & Combs Professorship (FCR 26)

      Mr. Chellgren said that FCR 26 is a generous gift from Wyatt Tarrant & Combs to create
a Wyatt Tarrant & Combs Professorship in the College of Law. He moved the adoption of FCR
26. The motion, seconded by Mr. Miles, carried. (See FCR 26 at the end of the Minutes.)




 






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       NN.   Zantker Professorship in Judaic Studies (FCR 27)

       Mr. Chellgren said that FCR 27 is a pledge from the Zantker Charitable Foundation, Inc.
of Lexington, Kentucky, to endow the Zantker Professorship in Judaic Studies in the College of
Arts and Sciences. He said it is anticipated the gift will be matched one-for-one and moved the
adoption of FCR 27. Mr. Williams seconded the motion, and it passed. (See FCR 27 at the end
of the Minutes.)

       00. Jack M. and Linda C. Gill Endowments (FCR 28)

       Mr. Chellgren reminded the Board of its previous action accepting funds from the Jack
and Linda Gill Foundation of Houston, Texas. This is another action to be matched one-for-one
from the state's research challenge grant to create a number of endowed chairs and five
professorships. He moved the adoption of FCR 28. The motion, seconded by Mr. Bates, carried.
(See FCR 28 at the end of the Minutes.).

      Governor Breathitt expressed his appreciation to President Wethington for the
outstanding job he did in bringing this couple to the university. He said he knew of President
Wethington's efforts and the efforts of those who helped him.

      President Wethington thanked Governor Breathitt. He said the Gills are good friends of
the University, and he was sure they will be contributing over the years. He said he was
delighted to have them as friends.

      Governor Breathitt said that he hoped he could negotiate the renewal of President
Wethington's contract so he could continue the outstanding job of recruitment of dollars for the
University.

      PP.   Amendment of Code of Student Conduct (SCCR 1)

      Mr. Grayson, Chairperson of the Student Code Committee, reported that the Student
Code Committee does not meet very often. Last year's action was more controversial; the
Committee dealt with eliminating drinking in fraternity houses. This one is much less
controversial. There are no changes in substance to the Code of Student Conduct: Rules.
Procedures. Rights and Responsibilities Governing Non-Academic Relationships. The fact is the
Director of the Student Center now reports directly to the Vice Chancellor rather than the Dean
of Students. This is to clean up the language. The Committee approved SCCR 1 and
recommends to the Board for approval. He moved approval of SCCR 1. Mr. Miles seconded the
motion, and it carried. (See SCCR 1 at the end of the Minutes.)

      QQ. Announcements

      Professor Mather referred to the newly created Department of Landscape Architecture
and a flyer passed around to the Board earlier in the meeting. He announced that there would be
an open house tomorrow from 3:00 p.m. on. Seniors will be reporting on this year's project




 






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which was regional planning involving preservation for the equine industry. They will have a
power point eight-minute video that will be shown at different times.

      Governor Breathitt pointed out that there was a reception at 4:00 p.m. today at the
Alumni House for the two Truman Scholars. It is very unusual for there to be two Truman
Scholars from one university. There will also be many other scholars honored at that time. He
urged the members of the Board and others to attend and honor those outstanding students.

      RR. Meeting Adjourned

      There being no further business to come before the Board, the Chairperson adjourned the
meeting at 3:20 p.m.

                                               Respectfully submitted,



                                               Merwin Grayson
                                               Secretary
                                               Board of Trustees

(Schedule for Meetings 1999-2000; PR 2, 5A, 5B, 5C, and 6A; FCR 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,
11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, and 28; and SCCR 1 which
follow are official parts of the Minutes of the meeting.)




 












            SCHEDULE FOR MEETINGS OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES
                                  1999-2000




The following dates have been established for meetings of the Board of Trustees for the 1999-
2000 fiscal year:


                              August 17, 1999

                              *September 21, 1999

                              October 26, 1999

                              *December 14, 1999

                              January 25, 2000

                              March 7, 2000

                              *April 4, 2000

                              *May 2, 2000

                              June 6, 2000





*Statutory Meeting



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Office of the President
May 4, 1999


1.   Commencement Set for May 8

      Louis W. Sullivan, former Secretary of Health and Human Services, will be
the speaker at the University's 132nd commencement at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 8,
in Memorial Coliseum. Sullivan helped found the Morehouse School of Medicine
in Atlanta and currently is president of the school. Kristy Lynn Burkhead, an
agricultural education major from Lancaster, Ky., Arill be the student speaker for
the Class of 1999. Awards being presented include the Algemon Sydney Sullivan
Medallions for a male graduate, a female graduate and a non-student who have
shown a spirit of helping others; the William B. Sturgill Award for outstanding