CASE Organization Honors Former UK President

LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 15, 2011) — Former University of Kentucky President Lee T. Todd Jr. will receive the 2012 Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) District III Chief Executive Leadership Award.  A presentation of the award will be made at the CASE District III conference in Atlanta, Ga., Feb. 19-22.

The award is presented annually to an outstanding president, chancellor, head master or system head of a District III CASE member institution, including chief executives who have retired this year.

Aaron Singleton, chair of the award selection committee, said Todd's nomination was enthusiastically endorsed by several of his colleagues who wrote glowing letters of recommendation on behalf of the recently retired UK president.

"The selection committee was extremely impressed with the many achievements the University of Kentucky has attained during the years of Dr. Todd's presidency, as well as his many other accomplishments in the profession," Singleton said.

“CASE is one of the most effective and active organizations in education, and it’s an honor to be recognized by them," Todd said.  "The success of the University of Kentucky during my tenure could not have been achieved alone, so I share this award with members of the entire UK community whose passion and dedication are an important part of what makes this university great."

CASE III Chief Executive Leadership Award criteria include demonstrating the ability to create a vision and inspire others; establish a positive image for the institution while leading it to higher levels of success; increase the institution's stature in the community; encourage innovation and risk-taking among employees; and actively support all aspects of institutional advancement.

MEDIA CONTACT:  Kathy Johnson, (859) 257-3155 or kathy.johnson@uky.edu