Interview with Otis A. Singletary, October 11, 1989

Interview Summary

In this interview session, Dr. Singletary discusses the need for reform in intercollegiate athletics. The revenue brought in by athletics was extensive and Singletary compares athletic systems at other schools to Kentucky. He again argues his support for Proposition 48 and the changes it would attempt to make in intercollegiate athletics. Discussion of two books, American College and the Culture of Aspiration (David Levine) and The Emergence of the American University (Laurence Veysey) lead into the growth of the university and issues within a growing university. He talks bout the rise of the woman's movement on campus and the importance placed on having minorities in the university.

During the 1976-1977 academic year, the university radio station was created (WUKY/WBKY) and Singletary mentions the role of campus radio. In the spring of 1977, President Jimmy Carter offered Singletary a job with the National Endowment for the Humanities. Dr. Singletary discusses Jimmy Carter's presidency and reasons for turning down the position. Also during that year, there was a push to have an Appalachian Center on campus and Dr. Singletary conveys his feelings about that project. He finishes the interview with his opinions on the creation of an athletic dorm (Wildcat Lodge) and the logistics behind its creation.

Interview LC Subject

Singletary, Otis A.

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