Interview with A. D. Albright, September 20, 1988

Interview Summary

Albright discusses the role the he played in the development of the Kentucky community college system and the impact that it had on the University of Kentucky. He recalls the reaction of some faculty members that the creation of the community college system was a "watering down" of instruction. Albright explains that he advocated for community colleges remaining a part of the university system for some time, but he thinks that this now must be reexamined. He remembers problems establishing the community colleges including finding the money for facilities, and states that the instruction in the colleges did not satisfy him in the beginning. Albright foresaw a future transitional period where the normal college age group would be expanded. Albright also explains his philosophy towards liberal arts education. He believes that students must have a good liberal arts education to have a good technical education. He discusses the elitism of the liberal arts education and the influence of family in getting people to go to college. He then describes problems with local school systems in Kentucky.

Interview Keyword

Community colleges Educational values Educational goals Social status Public schools

Interview LC Subject

Albright, A. D. (Arnold De Wald) Albright, A. D. (Arnold De Wald)--Interviews University of Kentucky University of Kentucky--History Education--Aims and objectives. Community colleges. Administration. Education. College administrators Education, Higher--Kentucky Universities and colleges--Administration. University of Kentucky. Community College System Educational change--Kentucky

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