Interview with Beverly Yeiser

Partial Transcript: I'd just like to start the tape off by having you identify yourself, your background, where your from, your education...

Segment Synopsis: Yeiser briefly explains his background and education, as well as his early business career.

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Subjects: Davis County, KY University of Kentucky Western Kentucky State College

Partial Transcript: How did you become a member of the Board of Regents?

Segment Synopsis: Yeiser details how he became a member of the board of regents at Eastern. He was president of the Clark County Chamber of Commerce when Dr. Martin recommended him to then-governor Ford.

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Subjects: Wendell Ford Winchester Chamber of Commerce

Partial Transcript: When did you first meet Dr. Martin? What was your first significant meeting?

Segment Synopsis: Yeiser discusses his first meeting with Dr. Martin back when Yeiser was a teacher and Dr. Martin was state superintendent.

Keywords: progress; superintendent; teacher

Subjects: Western Kentucky University

Partial Transcript: Did it surprise you when he was appointed president of Eastern?

Segment Synopsis: Yeiser shares his initial reaction when Dr. Martin was appointed president of Eastern, and describes Dr. Martin's strengths as president.

Keywords: connection; construction; finance; program

Subjects: Fort Boonesborough

Partial Transcript: How did he get the jump on a lot of other regional presidents?

Segment Synopsis: Yeiser briefly comments on how Dr. Martin developed Eastern so quickly, adding how it compares with other regional universities.

Keywords: program

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Partial Transcript: How would you describe Martin's relationship with the board of trustees in general... I meant the board of regents?

Segment Synopsis: Yeiser comments on the boards relationship with Dr. Martin, noting the general productivity of the board and a few opposing members to Dr. Martin.

Keywords: active; board meeting; support

Subjects: Tim Gregory

Partial Transcript: What were Martin's priorities on the board, did you notice anything that he was striving to do or that were his main goals or priorities?

Segment Synopsis: Yeiser describes Dr. Martin's goals as president of Eastern and his commitment to the university, questioning if Eastern grew faster than other universities.

Keywords: goals; growth; order; service

Subjects: Eastern Kentucky State College

Partial Transcript: The years that you've been on the board, what are some of the most important changes that you have seen in the last few years?

Segment Synopsis: Yeiser describes the most notable changes at Eastern since his time on the board, including the enlargement of the agricultural department and addition of new diversified colleges.

Keywords: agricultural department; colleges; farmer; farmland; programs

Subjects: Law Enforcement school Nursing school

Partial Transcript: Were there any disappointments?

Segment Synopsis: Yeiser discusses a few disappointments while on the board, focusing on the construction at Eastern.

Keywords: constructions; facilities

Subjects: Weaver Health Building

Partial Transcript: I just, I would you like to speculate on the political influences on Kentucky education... just in general.

Segment Synopsis: Yeiser comments on Dr. Martin's political connections and how they helped him grow Eastern.

Keywords: campaign; connections; departments; facilities

Subjects: Bert Combs

Partial Transcript: How do you, let me see how I can put this, what do you think Dr. Martin's political philosophies was, in general?

Segment Synopsis: Yeiser discusses Dr. Martin's later career in the Kentucky state senate and comments briefly on his political opinions.

Keywords: conservative; leader; moderate; state senator

Subjects: Kentucky General Assembly

Partial Transcript: Do you know of Dr. Martins relationship with other educational leaders?

Segment Synopsis: Yeiser comments on Dr. Martin's relationship with state university presidents, most notably with Morehead president Dr. Adron Doran.

Keywords: competitive; cooperative; perspective

Subjects: Dr. Adron Doran Morehead University University of Kentucky

Partial Transcript: Whats your opinion on the Council of Public Higher Education?

Segment Synopsis: Yeiser talks about the role of the CPHE on regional colleges, and comments on some of the meetings the board of regents held regarding UK's influence over the council.

Keywords: CPHE; guide; influence

Subjects: Council of Public Higher Education University of Kentucky

Partial Transcript: I want to talk about Dr. Martin's personality, perhaps, a little bit more, I'll throw a few things at you... Martin's strength and weaknesses, perhaps as an administrator, finances, student affairs, and planning.

Segment Synopsis: Yeiser discusses Dr. Martin's strengths and weaknesses, such as his leadership during student protests during the late '60s and his financing, as well as surprise decision to retire.

Keywords: builder; conflicts; departments; education; leadership; student protests; students

Subjects: Eastern Kentucky State College

Partial Transcript: You know of anything about Dr. Martin's relationship with the press?

Segment Synopsis: Yeiser recalls Dr. Martin's tense relationship with the press.

Keywords: article; press

Subjects: Courier-Journal

Partial Transcript: Did it surprise you when Dr. Martin announced his retirement? Was it totally unexpected?

Segment Synopsis: Yeiser recalls Dr. Martin's surprise retirement and the selection process of his successor.

Keywords: appointment; procedures; selection

Subjects: Dr. J.C. Powell Eastern Ketucky Board of Regents

Partial Transcript: Do you think it's better to have somebody who's already at the university as opposed to somebody on the outside?

Segment Synopsis: Yeiser discusses the selection process and policies of Dr. J.C. Powell.

Keywords: reorganized; selection; successor

Subjects: Dr. J.C. Powell

Partial Transcript: I want to talk about Dr. Martin's relationship with the faculty and the students...

Segment Synopsis: Yeiser discusses Dr. Martin's relationship with the student body, including participation by student government and his relatively strict student policy.

Keywords: participation; student body; student government

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Partial Transcript: This is a standard question we ask everybody, how would you describe Dr. Martin's personality?

Segment Synopsis: Yeiser describes Dr. Martin's personality and how it affected his success at Eastern.

Keywords: domineering; persistance; public

Subjects: Anne Martin