Eli Capilouto

UK President Announces Softer Budget Cuts

Associated Press — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 01:31:26 +0000

University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto says budget cuts won't be as drastic as first planned in fiscal year 2013-14 because of increased enrollment and higher tuition revenue.

UK Faculty Blasts School President in Memo

Associated Press — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 13:22:44 +0000

The University of Kentucky Senate Council says UK President Eli Capilouto has created a budget crisis. The Lexington Herald-Leader reported the faculty group sent a memo to Capilouto on Thursday in which members said they recognized dwindling state financial support was part of a cutback, but said the current budget crisis is largely due to presidential priorities that include more than $50 million in new spending.

UK President Announces Curbs on Drinking at Football Games

Associated Press — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 18:13:46 +0000

Some tailgaters won’t be imbibing before the University of Kentucky’s football game against South Carolina this weekend. UK President Eli Capilouto has imposed an alcohol ban for non-reserved tailgating spots near the stadium in Lexington.

UK President Receives Mixed Review

Associated Press — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 10:57:55 +0000

University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto has received a mostly positive review after a year on the job but he won't receive a performance bonus.

Board of Trustees Chairman Britt Brockman says the board decided against a bonus because of their tight financial situation but would have liked to give one for Capilouto's "extraordinary" work on facilities and undergraduate education. The Lexington Herald-Leader reports there was some constructive criticism from board members and the campus community citing the need for better communication during crises such as layoffs.

UK Trustees Approve Budget Plan

Associated Press and Dan Modlin — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 21:02:33 +0000

Trustees at the University of Kentucky have voted in favor of a $2.6 billion budget for the coming year. The plan offers no pay raises for UK employees, but President Eli Capilouto says he hopes to set aside funds for 5% merit pay raises for staff and faculty in the 2013-2014 fiscal year.