University of Virginia Library

Holton Meets Councilman,
Notes Effects Of May Days

At a meeting with Student Council
member Phil Chabot, Governor Linwood
Holton expressed his concern with the
long-range effects of last May's
demonstrations on public and legislative
attitudes. Mr. Holton indicated that he
"is concerned with the effect this attitude
will have on appropriations to the
University."

In addition, the Governor cited this
sentiment as a major influence making it
difficult for him to accept the Student
Council's recommendations to the Board of
Visitors. The governor, according to Mr.
Chabot, feels that he made a "radical departure
last year with the appointment of J. Harvey
Wilkinson of the School of Law to the Board."

Among other issues discussed, were the
recent Senate Joint Resolution regarding moral
conduct in University dormitories and the
House bill concerning reentering the premises
of a university after being directed to leave.

Regarding the House bill, Mr. Chabot
indicated that Mr. Holton "made it evident
that, due to the wide margin of support the bill
received in the Assembly, he could veto the bill
only if it were shown to be unconstitutional."

The matter of constitutionality is being
studied by a member of the Law School.

An aide to the Governor, Mr. Hetrick,
expressed his "personal dissatisfaction with
Senator Bateman's Resolution," but there was
no official word on the morality resolution
from the Governor.

In discussing the growth of the University,
Mr. Hetrick said that he felt that the real
pressure was not coming from the legislature.
He expressed the legislature as feeling that the
total educational system must grow, and that
the existing major institutions are the places
where this growth is most easily accomplished.

The aide noted that the State Council of
Higher Education is the most likely source of
growth pressure.

Mr. Chabot also discussed with Mr. Holton
the "Governor's Management Study," and
received "no more firm answer" on the matter
of tuition.

Mr. Chabot stated that the Governor
claimed that tuition is a "perennial question
reflecting the concerns of the state."

Mr. Chabot concluded that he felt Delegate
Robinson (D-Norfolk) who helped arrange the
meeting is "a friend and supporter of
education, the University, and students."

However, Mr. Hetrick noted that "probably
very little could be done to negate the influence
of the events of May in the minds of most of
the legislators." Mr. Chabot stated that Mr.
Hetrick felt that if "any attempt is made at all
to affect that attitude, we should concentrate
on the House Appropriations Committee."