Congratulations, UK is finally number one. After years of talking about the Kentucky “uglies” and the role of UK in the life of the Commonwealth, our priorities have become crystal clear. Leadership is about establishing priorities consistent with overall goals. Obviously, UK’s administration has spoken, and UK basketball is priority number one. What is sad is that the faculty, staff and students are so disillusioned that we are silent, unwilling to express our disappointment and anger. All in Big Blue Nation are not happy, some are disgusted. As colleagues around the country question UK’s decision, we can only hang our heads in shame. For a state which ranks near the bottom in most every social, economic and educational indicator, we are now number one.

Karen A. Mingst

UK Professor