DescriptionBeverly Yeiser is a native of Daviess County, Kentucky. He attended both Western Kentucky University and the University of Kentucky. Mr. Yeiser owns and operates a poultry business. In 1974, Mr. Yeiser was appointed to the Board of Regents.
LocationLexington, KY
Duration:39:11
Time Summary0-01:0 Interviewer's introduction
01:0-02:0 Pause in Tape
02:0-03:0 Yeiser's general background
2:0-4:45 Yeiser's selection to the Board of Regents
04:40-07:50 Yeiser's first meeting with Dr. Martin. Dr. Martin's appointment to the presidency. The building program at Eastern
07:50-10:05 Martin's relationship with the Board of Regents
10:05-14:40 Martin's priorities; facilities and students
14:40-18:10 Politics and education in Kentucky and Dr. Martin's influence
18:10-19:50 Dr. Martin's relationship with other educational leaders
19:50-21:20 The CPHE and its role in the educational system
21:20-24:20 Dr. Martin's strengths and weaknesses
24:20-25:10 Martin's relationship with the press
25:10-25:45 Martin's retirement
25:45-33:10 Powell's selection as president. Comparison between Dr. Powell and Dr. Martin
33:10-35:30 Martin's relationship with the student body
35:30-36:0 The ROTC program
36:0-37:30 Role of the board of regents
37:30-39:0 Martin's personality
39:0 End of tape
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RightsContact Special Collections and Archives, Crabbe Library, Eastern Kentucky University for reproductions, rights and permission to publish.
