Interview with Stephen M. Hart, March 24, 1992

Partial Transcript: Okay, Stephen M. Hart in the Department of Spanish--(unintelligible)--.

Segment Synopsis: Hart begins to discuss his life throughout school, attending Cambridge University, and the work life that he was involved in. He continues to speak on how languages and his key interests brought him to higher education and encouraged him throughout the years. He also speaks on the differences between going to college and finding jobs in the U.K. versus America.

Keywords: Academics; America; Awards; Britain; College; Education; England; Family; Foreign; French (Language); Importance; Jobs; Language; Poetry; Professor; Spain; Spanish (Language); Spanish literature; Travel; United Kingdom; University professors; Writing

Subjects: Cambridge University; College teachers.; College teaching.; England; Spain; Universities and colleges--Faculty.; University of London

Partial Transcript: Okay, um, is there any one particular reason that led you to pursue a career in your professional area?

Segment Synopsis: Hart goes into specific details about his friends throughout his life who encouraged and influenced him to go on and continue his studies. He also focuses on his family life and the influence that they have on him.

Keywords: Family; Influences; Jobs; Parents; Professors

Subjects: England; Families.; Family history; London (England); Research

Partial Transcript: And, um, let's see. When did you have first si--have first significant contact with others already working in your present line of work?

Segment Synopsis: Hart speaks on the various interests that he had while in college and how they influenced him to continue going down his academic path.

Keywords: Books; Captains; College students; Football (Soccer); Latin and Spanish poetry; Poetry; Professors; Tennis; Travel

Subjects: Education; People; Sports

Partial Transcript: Okay, what--this goes into sort of career history a little.

Segment Synopsis: Hart touches on the different roles in the department that he has seen and been a part of, along with the differences in the way promotions and job titles work in America versus the United Kingdom.

Keywords: Administration; America; Head of department; Lecturers; London (England); Professors; Rank; Research; Responsibilities; Senior lecturers; Senior professors; Teaching; United Kingdom

Subjects: Authority; College teachers.; College teaching.; History; Position; Universities and colleges--Faculty.

Partial Transcript: Alright, what are your day-to-day responsibilities here at--as a professor?

Segment Synopsis: Hart speaks on his everyday schedule with his job and what a normal day consists of. He also talks about what he does and doesn’t like in his work, along with what he does at home.

Keywords: Administration; Graduates; Office hours; Pros and cons; Reading; Research; Skills; Spring break; Students; Teamwork; Time management; Variety; Work at home; Writing

Subjects: Boulder (Colo.); College teachers.; College teaching.; Education; Home life; Students; Universities and colleges--Faculty.

Partial Transcript: Uh, how would your colleagues describe your work?

Segment Synopsis: Hart goes into detail about his work and some of the difficulties he faces, but also the enjoyment he finds in his work. He touches a little on how others describe his work and their opinions.

Keywords: Books; Business; Colleagues; Differences; Enjoyment; Lifelong; Literary works; Odd; Professors; Spanish (Language); Stresses and strains; Students; Translators; Traveling; Unusual; Women’s writing

Subjects: College teachers.; College teaching.; Education; Humanities; Journalism; Universities and colleges--Faculty.

Partial Transcript: Let's see. Uh, now we're going to go into some university conditions.

Segment Synopsis: Hart discusses what he has seen on the University of Kentucky campus during his time there. He discusses some of the problems he has seen but also the successes and other things he has observed that he wishes would grow in the future for the campus, like opportunities for the students.

Keywords: Budget cuts; Courses; Expansion; Fresh air; Funding; Graduates; Housing developments; Living near campus; Opportunities; Problems; Students; Suburbs; Success; University funding

Subjects: College teachers.; College teaching.; Neighborhoods; Universities and colleges--Faculty.; Universities and colleges--Finance

Partial Transcript: Okay, uh, do you think gender influences academic career possibilities at the university?

Segment Synopsis: Hart touches on his understanding of the various topics such as age, race, gender and quality on campus and within the campus life.

Keywords: Age; America; Aware; Country; England; Factors; Nationality; Older; Private sector; Quality; Races; Social justice; Woman; Young

Subjects: Discrimination.; Gender; Race; Social classes.; Working class.

Partial Transcript: Uh, what are your thoughts about funding for this university from state government and private sectors?

Segment Synopsis: Hart discusses his understanding of funding while talking about his place in the university. He later discusses his work environment within his department and relations with faculty.

Keywords: Children; Colorado; Computers; Culture; Enjoyment; Government; Last names; Letters; Mix ups; Recall; State; Work environment

Subjects: College teachers.; College teaching.; Funding; Housing; Universities and colleges--Faculty.; Universities and colleges--Finance; University of Kentucky

Partial Transcript: And do your students have sufficient or, do you feel, too much time and access to you?

Segment Synopsis: Hart makes closing remarks about his work and what working at the university offers to him, along with the work he can produce in the future with his students and other faculty.

Keywords: Benefits; Earnings; Enjoyment; Federal; Honesty; Income; Insurance; Living; Morals; Office hours; Pensions; Rewards; Salary; Schools; Social justice; Students

Subjects: College teachers.; College teaching.; Public safety; Social justice.; Universities and colleges--Faculty.; University of Kentucky