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Funds For Exchange Program
With Hampton Institute Set

By Steve Johnson
Cavalier Daily Staff Writer

Students from the University will
have the chance next semester to
study at Hampton Institute, the oldest
predominantly black college in the
United States.

Involved in a new federal funding
program, Title 3, sponsored by the
Department of Health, Education and
Welfare, Hampton Institute has been
provided with financial aid to further
the exchange of students, professors,
administrators, and lectures in an
effort to upgrade their educational
system. The University has been
named as their partner in this
exchange.

Because of limited funds and the
distribution of available spaces, the
number of students sent from here

will be limited. Jacques J. Rappaport,
Associate Professor of Biology and
coordinator of Title 3, stated that "we'll
have places for about 20 or 30 students who
wish to study at Hampton Institute next
semester. Dormitory spaces will be provided
and course study guidance will be available."

Mr. Rappaport added, "Full credit will
be given for course study completed at
Hampton Institute as long as the student has
the approval of the dean and those courses
taken do not interfere with studies in the
major field." Charles A. Vandersee will aid
students in choosing course programs.

Mr. Rappaport pointed out some of the
educational strengths of Hampton Institute
as Marine Biology, Black Studies, and
Sociology. He also noted courses in mass
media relations such as the Theatre Arts and
television broadcasting.

"We also plan to exchange lecturers so
that the strengths at both institutions may
be shared. There are already plans to invite
professors of Afro-American studies from
Hampton Institute to lecture here in
conjunction with Mr. Washington's new
Black Studies Program," said Mr.
Rappaport. "We've already placed two
instructors from Hampton in graduate
studies here and filled their positions with
instructors from the University."

Such exchanges are all a part of
strengthening and developing the
educational system at both schools and
providing students with the chance to live
and study in either a black or white
community.

"We think it's a good program,"
concluded Mr. Rappaport. "Our success
depends on the interests and motivations of
all parties involved students and faculty
alike."

Students interested in this program
should contact Mr. Rappaport between 2
and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday in 160 B
Gilmer Hall.