Friday, September 20, 1968
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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
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'Negro History' limited to 26 after big demand
By Steve Nafus Kansan Staff Reporter
Despite a great deal of student interest, the course in the history of the American Negro was opened to only 26 students this semester because the instructor preferred a small discussion group to a large lecture class.
"I wanted a small class so that there could be a discussion among equals. I think the instructor tends to look down on his students in a lecture situation. I wanted maximum participation from everyone in the class," said William M. Tuttle, assistant professor of history.
Commenting on the absence of other sections of the course, Tuttle said only two other members of the history faculty had done any research in the area, and one of them, Donald R. McCoy, professor of history, is presently doing special research on civil rights during the Truman administration at the Truman Library in Independence, Mo.
This lack of qualified instructors, according to Tuttle, is due to the newness of universal interest in the field.
"Such courses have been taught for years at Negro universities, but have only recently begun to find their way into the curriculum of white institutions. The graduate schools are presently developing specialists in the field of Negro history, but it will be a few years before enough qualified instructors will be available," said Tuttle.
Tuttle's current research interest is racial violence, especially the Chicago Riot of 1919, and for this reason he was asked by the director of Oliver College to teach a course in Negro history to Oliver College students. Before that course could be arranged, Tuttle was requested to open the course to all the students at the University. He agreed to the latter, but his class
load limited him to only one section, and he imposed a strict limitation on the number of students he would accept.
Only students who had had five hours of history and who had Tuttle's consent could enroll in the course. Tuttle said he accepted students on the basis of background in other history courses and their genuine interest in the course. He said he gave preference to those who could not take the course in the future. But far more than 26 students tried to enroll.
W. Stitt Robinson, chairman of the department of history, said his department was interested in the large potential enrollment in the class, and would consider it when planning future developments.
Tuttle appeared pleased that so many people were interested in his course in spite of his preference for a smaller class. He did observe, though, that the greatest interest from white students came only after it was announced that the course would be taught.
"I must have personally turned down 50 students, and quite a few others were turned down at the enrollment tables at the Kansas Union—quite a few," Tuttle said.
Tuttle was referring to the protest petition given by representatives of the Negro students to the KU Human Relations committee last May. The petition protested the absence of a Negro Pom pon girl, the lack of courses in Negro history, the lack of Negro athletic coaches and the lack of Negro faculty members.
When questioned about the single section of the course, Tuttle replied, "It may seem like tokenism, but I do not think it is. This course was being planned in March, even before the petition."
University fees due Wednesday penalties dealt for late payments
To avoid a $10 late payment fee, students must pay their University fees before Wednesday according ato William L. Kelly, registrar. Cancelled enrollment results if payment does not reach the business office by Oct. 4.
Optional fees are $6.50 for the
Higher fee statements include fees for those who returned the optional fee cards at enrollment. Optional fees include payment for the Jayhawker, class dues, and Blue Cross-Blue Shield coverage.
Undergraduates and graduate students who are residents of Kansas pay $170.50 while nonresidents pay $400.50. This payment completes registration.
Jayhawker, and class dues of $3 for freshmen, sophomores and juniors, and $12 for seniors. Additional $54.00 per year for single students and $187.50 per year for married students provides Blue Cross-Blue Shield coverage.
Allen "satisfactory"
F. C. (Phog) Allen, 83-year-old former KU basketball coach and athletic director, underwent surgery at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, Mo., Wednesday.
Hospital officials reported Allen was in satisfactory condition Thursday. A Lawrence osteopath, Allen retired as KU basketball coach in 1956.
To supplement the present history faculty, Francis Heller, dean of faculties, and Robinson have been in contact with Professor Lorenzo Greene, who is presently employed at Lincoln University in Springfield, Mo., a predominantly Negro school. Greene, is Negro, is "well established" in his profession, according to Heller.
--profound concern in the selection of the new chancellor of the University of Kaaas. We urge the Board of Regents to include representatives of the faculty, the undergraduate students and the graduate students on the search committee which will be appointed to recommend candidates to succeed Chancellor Wescoe."
Heller reports that nothing has been definitely arranged yet, but Greene will visit the KU campus next spring for further discussion.
In the meantime, Tuttle has given his students an 11-page bibliography of current literature on American Negro history compiled by Allan H. Spear of the University of Minnesota. One of Tuttle's goals for the course is for his students to determine whether African family patterns, folklore and religion survived in the oppression of the American system of slavery.
Throughout the semester, guest lecturers will discuss specialized areas of study such as Supreme Court decisions on segregation or the psychological effects of slavery.
Disruptive students denied federal aid?
Washington -Under a compromise higher education act agreed upon by a U.S. Senate- House conference committee Wednesday, college students participating in campus disorders may be denied government loans and grants.
In the final version of the $7.2-billion bill, the committee included a directive to schools to refuse federal aid for two years to any student convicted of a crime which the institution finds disruptive.
The administration is free to decide whether to keep federal funds from students who take part in conduct which should disqualify, the committee said.
This provision replaced house wording which would have directed schools to deny federal aid to students engaging in disruptions.
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The hanging was the best show in town!
Slides and Spanish refreshments will highlight a reunion for members of the Spanish Summer Language Institute. The reunion will be from 2-5 p.m. Sept. 29 at 905 Emery Road, apartment 10B.
Student aid asked in chancellor hunt
The executive committee of the KU chapter of the American Association of University Professors yesterday telegrammed the KU Board of Regents asking them to allow a student-faculty committee to aid in the search for a successor to Chancellor W. Clarke Wescoe.
Guests at the reunion will include Cary L. Brower, assistant professor of Spanish and Portuguese, and Michael Doudoroff, assistant professor of Spanish and Portuguese.
The group of 24 KU students toured Spain for three weeks this summer. They studied in Barcelona for one month and traveled individually during the final ten days of the trip.
Such a committee, if approved, sets a precedent. During the 1960 search for a new chancellor an advisory committee of faculty members met with the Board of Regents. There was, however, no student representation in the search for Franklin D. Murphy's successor.
Dr. Roy P. Laird, president of the association, stressed the need for initiating such a committee.
"This is an important transition time in the life of American universities in which there is a major thrust for wider participation of faculty and students in university government. A committee such as the one proposed is a positive step in this direction." Laird said.
The text of the telegram was as follows:
"The members of the Executive Committee of the University of Kansas Chapter of the American Association of University Professors wish to express their
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