University of Virginia Library

Desegregation Plan

The final issue discussed
concerned the Coalition's desegregation
plans. The members agreed to
inform the Governor of successful
desegregation suits which have been
brought against universities in three
or four states by the Department of
Health, Education and Welfare.
Investigations have been made concerning
the possibility of such legal
action at the University.

In connection with the desegregation
proposal, the Transition Program
was also discussed. Plans were
revealed for a preparatory program
that will be held this summer in
place of the transition plan, which
can not be organized at this late
date.

A "work/study" program that
has been held in the past will be
opened, it is hoped, to some dozen
or two extra students. The program,
which enables its participants
to study at the University while
earning money, needs approximately
$20,000 to include the
extra students. The money will
have to be raised through private
sources, the students, faculty and
community.