Interview with A. D. Albright

Partial Transcript: Dr. Albright, when did you first meet Bob Martin?

Segment Synopsis: Dr. Albright recalls his first meeting with Dr. Martin, and discusses Dr. Martin's tenure as superintendent as well as his educational interests.

Keywords: board of trustees; finance; integration; superintendent

Subjects: University of Kentucky

Partial Transcript: It's been said concerning his philosophy on education that it's been aimed at helping each individual to develop to the fullest of his or own potential, and maybe more specific terms, how do you feel Dr. Martin saw the role of higher education as fitting in this philosophy?

Segment Synopsis: Dr. Albirght discusses Dr. Martin's wide-reaching educational philosophy, and how he incorporated that into his leadership.

Keywords: academic; expansion; fields; potential

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Partial Transcript: How do you think he envisioned Eastern's role as a regional university in the higher education of Kentucky?

Segment Synopsis: Dr. Albright reflects on the development of Eastern, mentioning how Dr. Martin's philosophy of opportunities expanded the university to include many renowned programs.

Keywords: career; criminnal justice program; liberal arts; regional university

Subjects: Eastern Kentucky University

Partial Transcript: So that kind of leads to the next one, his relationship with the University of Kentucky, you said he didn't see Eastern becoming a strong research base or state-wide university, but it would have its regional programs and its own unique program, like the law enforcement... he didn't see it as competing with the University of Kentucky?

Segment Synopsis: Dr. Albright recollects on Dr. Martin's relationship with UK, commenting on a rumored rivalry between him and UK, as well as focusing on Eastern's unique attributes as a state university.

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Subjects: University of Kentucky

Partial Transcript: Was his relationship with the presidents, were they fairly good, do you recall what they were, say, President Dickey and Oswald and Singletary?

Segment Synopsis: Dr. Albright briefly comments on each of Dr. Martin's relationships with the UK presidents during his tenure, outlining the main conflicts during his tenure with UK.

Keywords: conflict; cordial; graduate programs; professional

Subjects: University of Kentucky

Partial Transcript: Then came the naming, or the renaming, of the region as university, and this bothered some people, and frankly it finally came about as a result of a compromise.

Segment Synopsis: Dr. Albright outlines the process that allowed the renaming of state colleges into universities, noting the increased power of the Council of Public Higher Education (CPHE).

Keywords: president

Subjects: Council of Public Higher Education University of Kentucky

Partial Transcript: We were talking about his relationship with the other presidents in the council, I was wondering how well did he functioned in the council, I think you probably talked about that, that when he came he came prepared...

Segment Synopsis: Dr. Albright discusses Dr. Martin's role in the CPHE and his opposition against further centralization of education, as well as his reaction to the addition of the University of Louisville and Northern Kentucky State University into the college system.

Keywords: "master plan"; autonomy; council; institution; legislature; super board

Subjects: Council of Public Higher Education University of Louisville

Partial Transcript: Do you recall how heavily involved he was in politics, when he was president of Eastern?

Segment Synopsis: Dr. Albright talks about Dr. Martin's political activities while president of Eastern, and his work with both state and national figures to gain support for Eastern during his tenure.

Keywords: building; delagation; law enforcement controversy; national; partisan

Subjects: Carl Perkins

Partial Transcript: From your experience as an administrator at UK and executive director of the council, now university president here at Northern, how well do you think the council functions on overseeing higher education in Kentucky?

Segment Synopsis: Dr. Albright comments on the future of the CPHE, saying that the role of the council is uncertain given the involvement of the governor. He shares his opinion on the council, saying that a more controlled council can help students in a increasingly complex world. He later notes Dr. Martin's call for increased participation of faculty and students in managing university function.

Keywords: executive order; governor; legislation; misinformation; taskforce; undergraduate programs

Subjects: Council on Public Higher Education

Partial Transcript: We touched on this briefly before but we talked about his expertise in fiscal policy, do you think that he was called, kind of an expert or that's his special field and we talked about how he branched out, he wasn't confined to that, but that's really his expertise there is justified in his development of kind of the architect of using the revenue bonds to finance the construction...

Segment Synopsis: Dr. Albright comments on Dr. Martin's special affinity for finance.

Keywords: director of the budget; federal

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Partial Transcript: What do you feel are his lasting contributions to education?

Segment Synopsis: Dr. Albright talks about Dr. Martin's main contribution to education, commenting on his fiscal and administration skill, and even noting Dr. Martin's spiritual side.

Keywords: expansion; finance; opportunities; policy

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Partial Transcript: Can you recall any interesting stories or anecdotes from your association with him?

Segment Synopsis: Dr. Albright comments on Dr. Martin's personality, sharing a few humorous stories about Dr. Martin.

Keywords: humor

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