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University of Iowa Committee on Human Rights policies, 1958-1986

1963-03-31 Recommendations on Off-Campus Housing Page 1

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Submitted to C.S.L by H.R.C after H.R.C meeting with C.S.L 3/28/63; McCarrell meet with H.R.C 9/20/63 and Johnson [Nummer?] and Hubbard meet on 3/21/63 to redraft


COMMITTEE ON HUMAN RIGHTS 

RECOMMENDATIONS ON OFF CAMPUS HOUSING

The Code of Student Life states the housing policy of the University of Iowa as follows. 

"... The University is guided by the precept that in no aspect of its programs shall there be differences in the treatment of persons because of race, creed, color, or national origin and that equal opportunity and access to facilities shall be available to all. This principle is expected to be observed in the.. housing,,, of students... The University shall work cooperatively with the community in furthering this principle."

In order to carry out this policy with respect to off-campus housing the Committee on Human Rights recommends certain procedures. These procedures reflect the following policy considerations:

1. Discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed or national origin is inconsistent with the objectives of an American university. As a result the University of Iowa should create an atmosphere in which a student may seek housing without fear of personal affront because of such discrimination. This is true not only with respect to students who are American citizens but to the many foreign students who are among us to learn of the American way of life. 

2. The University is a state institution and, therefore is governed in its action by the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution. Strict compliance with this Constitutional Amendment requires that the University in no way act as a conduit for unreasonable discrimination based on race, color, creed, or national origin. 

3. When a social situation changes and people begin living in proximity to minority groups, studies show that people tend to develop favorable attitudes toward these groups and loss much of their prejudice. 

4. The University has had a long and friendly relationship with householders. These householders have made a substantial contribution to the well being of the University and take pride in the academic and athletic accomplishments of our students. As a matter of practice the University should.

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[hand written] Submitted to C.S.L by H.R.C after H.R.C meeting with C.S.L 3/28/63; McCarrell meet with H.R.C 9/20/63 and Johnson [Nummer?] and Hubbard meet on 3/21/63 to redraft COMMITTEE ON HUMAN RIGHTS RECOMMENDATIONS ON OFF CAMPUS HOUSING The Code of Student Life states the housing policy of the University of Iowa as follows. "... The University is guided by the precept that in no aspect of its programs shall there be differences in the treatment of persons because of race, creed, color, or national origin and that equal opportunity and access to facilities shall be available to all. This principle is expected to be observed in the.. housing,,, of students... The University shall work cooperatively with the community in furthering this principle." In order to carry out this policy with respect to off-campus housing the Committee on Human Rights recommends certain procedures. These procedures reflect the following policy considerations: 1. Discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed or national origin is inconsistent with the objectives of an American university. As a result the University of Iowa should create an atmosphere in which a student may seek housing without fear of personal affront because of such discrimination. This is true not only with respect to students who are American citizens but to the many foreign students who are among us to learn of the American way of life. 2. The University is a state institution and, therefore is governed in its action by the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution. Strict compliance with this Constitutional Amendment requires that the University in no way act as a conduit for unreasonable discrimination based on race, color, creed, or national origin. 3. When a social situation changes and people begin living in proximity to minority groups, studies show that people tend to develop favorable attitudes toward these groups and loss much of their prejudice. 4. The University has had a long and friendly relationship with householders. These householders have made a substantial contribution to the well being of the University and take pride in the academic and athletic accomplishments of our students. As a matter of practice the University should.