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Campus "Unrest" Demonstrations, 1970
1970-06-22 Philip G. Hubbard to Mr. G.E. Burke Page 2
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Mr. G. E. Burke -2- June 22, 1970 at least that more time for consultation will be available. These reports also confirm the impression that many students were fearful for their personal safety, and that even more parents wanted their sons and daughters to come home. It appears, however, that this fear was a weak second to the most popular motivation for taking one of the three options. Protecting the all-important g.p.a. is given as the overwhelming reason. Political motivation seems to have been rare indeed. This does not come as a surprise, of course, but it does provide us with food for thought about some vital academic practices. Here are some other comments which we might consider soon: "Extra security measures were taken too late, and then were made too strong." "During the most intense rallies (after the mass arrests), even veteran demonstrators notices that some of the speakers were strangers to the Iowa scene." "Many students were sympathetic to the reason for demonstrations, but almost none supported the attempts to incite violent action." "Students seemed uniformly opposed to Cambodia and the action at Kent State, but there was much less popular support for abolishing ROTC." "The Rumor Center in the Union was great." This is only a partial list, of course. in line with earlier comments, these reports will be analyzed again by the student personnel staff to gain additional information which will guide us in our planning. One recommendation which we have already acted upon is that we show students other ways that they can be heard. The day-long conferences we plan to hold this summer and next fall will emphasize communication, and especially those forms of communication which are acceptable within an academic community. it will not be a simple task, but we have much to gain by making a dedicated effort to work with staff and students to promote healthy forms of expression. Thanks again to those advisers, head residents, and assistant head residents who made the reports. Even the brief ones were very helpful, and some of the longer ones contain very fine recommendations. I look forward to another interesting and rewarding year of working with them. Sincerely Philip G. Hubbard Vice Provost and Dean PGH:akh cc: President Boyd Provost Heffner
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Mr. G. E. Burke -2- June 22, 1970 at least that more time for consultation will be available. These reports also confirm the impression that many students were fearful for their personal safety, and that even more parents wanted their sons and daughters to come home. It appears, however, that this fear was a weak second to the most popular motivation for taking one of the three options. Protecting the all-important g.p.a. is given as the overwhelming reason. Political motivation seems to have been rare indeed. This does not come as a surprise, of course, but it does provide us with food for thought about some vital academic practices. Here are some other comments which we might consider soon: "Extra security measures were taken too late, and then were made too strong." "During the most intense rallies (after the mass arrests), even veteran demonstrators notices that some of the speakers were strangers to the Iowa scene." "Many students were sympathetic to the reason for demonstrations, but almost none supported the attempts to incite violent action." "Students seemed uniformly opposed to Cambodia and the action at Kent State, but there was much less popular support for abolishing ROTC." "The Rumor Center in the Union was great." This is only a partial list, of course. in line with earlier comments, these reports will be analyzed again by the student personnel staff to gain additional information which will guide us in our planning. One recommendation which we have already acted upon is that we show students other ways that they can be heard. The day-long conferences we plan to hold this summer and next fall will emphasize communication, and especially those forms of communication which are acceptable within an academic community. it will not be a simple task, but we have much to gain by making a dedicated effort to work with staff and students to promote healthy forms of expression. Thanks again to those advisers, head residents, and assistant head residents who made the reports. Even the brief ones were very helpful, and some of the longer ones contain very fine recommendations. I look forward to another interesting and rewarding year of working with them. Sincerely Philip G. Hubbard Vice Provost and Dean PGH:akh cc: President Boyd Provost Heffner
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