Internal Resources

Internal Resources

Internal Resources

UK Emergency Phone Numbers
  • UK Police Department: Dial #UKPD from a cellphone; dial 257-1616 or 257-8573 from a landline.
  • Ag Security: Office 859-257-4637; cellphone 859-509-2957

Print a copy of this information to post in your office or lab.

Designated Storm Shelter Areas
  • Plant Science Building (PSB)
  • Agricultural Center North (AGN)
  • KY Tobacco Research and Development Center (KTRDC)
  • Seedhouse

Use the Campus Map to find your building.

BEAP Evacuation Plans

See all plans at CAFE Emergency Preparedness.

Reporting Accidents
  • Emergency Building Maintenance: 24-hour response is available from the UK Delta Room (257-2830)
  • Non-Emergency, but Quick Response Desired: Contact Building Operators at 257-4894 or 257-7740
  • Non-Emergency for PSS Department: Contact Jim Nelson

For information on new employees, account changes, staff performance evaluations and more, contact Emily Hill with our Business Office or visit UK Human Resources.

View the PSS Conference Rooms in Ag. Science North and the Plant Sciences Building.

To reserve the Cameron Williams Lecture Hall, PSB Lobby, PSB 301E, PSB 401E, PSB 360, PSB 460 or AGN N224, contact Zoë Womack.

See All Martin-Gatton CAFE Reservable Rooms Request Martin-Gatton CAFE Room Reservations

LinkBlue: Follow these steps to get your LinkBlue. To reset your LinkBlue password, see these instructions. Still can’t reset your password? Call Central IT for assistance at 859-218-HELP (4357).

Use this Student Tech Checklist as your go-to guide for essential tech at UK.

For all general IT questions, find curated guides and instructions for troubleshooting technical trials and tribulations. Or contact Shawn Simpson or Brian Lauer.

For building concerns in laboratory or offices, or for department facility management, visit our internal page to see who oversees the different departmental functions and contact that person.

For issues with pay rate, raises, etc., please contact our department HR administrator, your direct supervisor or our department head.

Any problems, questions, concerns, complaints, etc., may be taken to HR Employee Relations.

For harassment or discrimination of any kind, please contact whomever you feel most comfortable with:

  1. Your Supervisor
  2. Department Chair Dr. Rebecca McCulley
  3. CAFE Dean
  4. CAFE Director of Operations & Assoc. General Counsel
  5. UK Office of Equal Opportunity

Please note that if a victim of harassment shares a complaint with you, it is your responsibility to report it immediately to any of the contacts listed above.

Any illegal or dishonest activity may be reported anonymously with the University of Kentucky Comply Line: 1-877-898-6072 or online.

Useful UK websites:

Policies, Procedures & Forms

Access our departmental policies, procedures and forms.

View Policies, Procedures & Forms

New Employees

Access procedural information for new Plant and Soil Sciences employees.

Review Information

Purchasing

Access forms and frequently asked questions about purchasing.

Learn More

International Visitors

Access information specific to hosting international visitors.

Explore Information

Non-Traditional Instruction Resources

View resources for non-traditional instruction.

View Resources

Farm & Greenhouse Research

Access information about farm and greenhouse research.

Find Information

Support Staff

Bill Bruening

Scientist III

(859) 218-0802 bruening@uky.edu 425 Plant Sciences Building 1405 Veterans Drive Lexington, KY 40546-0312

Sara Carter

Agriculture Research Specialist Sr

(859) 259-1914 sara.carter@uky.edu Spindletop Farm 3250 Ironworks Pike Lexington, KY 40511

Cheyenne Davis

Purchasing Coordinator

(859) 218-0711 cheyenne.davis@uky.edu 320 Plant Sciences Building 1405 Veterans Drive Lexington, KY 40546-0312

Emily Hill

Administrative Services Asst Senior

(859) 257-7570 efmi227@uky.edu 320 Plant Sciences Building 1405 Veterans Drive Lexington, KY 40546-0312

Brian Lauer

Computer Support Specialist II

(859) 257-7470 brian.lauer@uky.edu S-205 Ag. Science North 1100 Nicholasville Road Lexington, KY 40546-0091

Jim A. Nelson

Scientist I

(859) 257-4150 jim.nelson@uky.edu N-222P Ag. Science North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

Shawn Simpson

Computer Support Specialist II

(859) 562-2084 shawn.simpson@uky.edu 421 Plant Sciences Building 1405 Veterans Drive Lexington, KY 40546-0312

Ellen Weisenhorn

Business Officer

(859) 218-0710 ellen.weisenhorn@uky.edu 318 Plant Sciences Building 1405 Veterans Drive Lexington, KY 40546-0312

Zoë Womack

Administrative Assistant

(859) 218-0742 zoe.womack@uky.edu 105 Plant Sciences Building 1405 Veterans Drive Lexington, KY 40546-0312

Contact Information

Rebecca McCulley, Ph.D.
Department Chair

105 Plant Sciences Building Lexington, KY 40546-0312

(859) 218-0742