Thursday, May 17, 1962 University Daily Kansan Page 3
Reed Opposes School Change
SPEAKING OF KU, Reed — himself a newspaper publisher — quoted one employer as saying, "Many of the KU graduates were wonderful; some were not... it never occurred to us to blame the J-School for the lack of intelligence or aptitude in any given individual."
Still another national employer in the profession was quoted as saying, "I have always had a high regard for the KU J-School based on what I've seen of its graduates... They come out with a dedication to the craft which is a merit in my book."
Clyde Reed, chairman of the Kansas Board of Regents, today reported to the board that he sees no justification for altering the structure of journalism education at either KU or Kansas State University.
"IRONICALLY, BECAUSE it is engaged in the art of communication, the biggest weakness of the KU school uncovered in this study is a lack of communication with its constituency in the state of Kansas." Reed said.
Reed said, "There is dissent about the KU school on some points, however. One editor says it isn't reaching the grassroots and is critical of its objectives.
Reed's report was based on his recent study of the quality of journalism training in both schools. Earlier this year, Whitley Austin, then outgoing chairman of the Regents, had questioned the educational programs of both schools.
"There is a shortage of knowledge of the school's activities, its curriculum and related matters among those in the field which is quite general."
Reed continued, "Out of this void arise several misconceptions. One is related to the short supply of graduates, a subject to which both critics and friends among the professionals must apply themselves if it is to be corrected.
"Another stems from the thought that all graduates, however short in number, go into journalism. This is not true. And still another centers around what is taught or isn't taught."
REED TOLD THE BOARD that his study did not even attempt to decide the "ageless" question of whether a journalism student should take only liberal arts courses and leave out all classroom study on the profession, or vice versa.
He observed that journalism enrollments on both campuses were increasing after declines in recent years which were national in character.
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Widow Wants a Morals Inspection
WASHINGTON — (UPI) — Mrs. Janie F. Fletcher, 65-year-old window who was dropped from the Peace Corps, has asked a New Jersey congressman to investigate the Corps' Puerto Rican training camp to make sure high moral standards are being maintained.
"These young people are very carefully selected and are well aware they must serve as personal examples of America," Gallagher said.
Mrs. Fletcher, who had complained about trainees drinking and being allowed to stay up late, told Gallagher that something must be done to "protect these youngsters from opportunities for lowering their moral standards."
But the congressman, Rep. Cornelius E. Gallagher, D-N.J., said the implication in her letter-that there was "moral laxity" in the Peace Corps—was "grossly unfair."
In any case, Gallagher, one of the original sponsors of the Peace Corps bill and a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, said he planned to visit the Corps training center at Arecibo, Puerto Rico, when Congress adjourns.
Mrs. Fletcher wrote Gallagher after the congressman had accused Sen. John Tower, R-Tex., of trying to wreck the Peace Corps by demanding a Senate investigation of her ouster.
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"I have worked with young people many years," she said, "and you don't just turn them loose . . . a mixed group of young people without some supervision poses many problems."
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