Interview with A. D. Albright, March 7, 1989

Interview Summary

A.D. Albright describes university funding, estimating state revenues, and budgeting. He talks about John Oswald's support of desegregation in athletics. He describes the Psychology Department at the University of Kentucky and graduate education at the university. Albright discusses the large influx of graduate students to the university between 1963 and 1968 and the "adrenaline" that it brought to UK. He states that there was a new focus on increasing research and bringing in new faculty. Albright also talks about the use of admission tests including the ACT and GRE. He mentions John Oswald's view of freedom of speech, especially in relation to increasing activism among students.

Interview Keyword

Northern Kentucky University Graduate programs Universities and colleges--Entrance requirements. Universities and colleges--Evaluation Universities and colleges--Examinations College students. Language barriers Formula funding

Interview LC Subject

Albright, A. D. (Arnold De Wald) Albright, A. D. (Arnold De Wald)--Interviews Oswald, John W. (John Wieland), 1917-1995 University of Kentucky University of Kentucky--History College administrators College environment Education, Higher--Kentucky Universities and colleges--Administration. Universities and colleges--Finance College sports--Corrupt practices College sports. College presidents College teachers--Social conditions Educators Universities and colleges--Faculty. University of Kentucky. Department of Psychology Universities and colleges--Research

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