One to One with Bill Goodman
Doug Whitlock, Eastern Kentucky University president
premiered February 15, 2009
On this edition of One to One with Bill Goodman, Bill speaks with Doug Whitlock, president of Eastern Kentucky University.
Whitlock, a Madison County native, was named the university’s 11th president in 2007. He discusses his goals for the university, state budget cuts for higher education and other topics.
Whitlock is a two-time graduate of EKU, holding a bachelor’s degree in history and social science and a master’s degree in history. He also talks about his own background, including his 38-year career at EKU as a teacher and administrator. He has also served on the Madison County school board, including two terms as chair, and as a consultant with the Kentucky School Boards Association.
He also discusses his recent trip to Japan. He blogged about the trip and posted photos on the EKU web site.
About the Series
One to One features in-depth interviews with a variety of interesting people. Guests are drawn from a wide range of fields, and conversations cover an enormous array of topics. While many noteworthy Kentuckians are featured, Bill also talks with fascinating visitors from around the world.
As host of Kentucky Tonight, bookclub@ket, and KET election coverage, Bill Goodman has built a reputation as a skilled and even-handed moderator. One to One, he says, represents an opportunity for more relaxed, in-depth conversations with a variety of guests.
One to One is a KET production, produced by Bill Goodman and Cindy Asher. The program is closed-captioned for the deaf and hard-of-hearing.
