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Coeducation

The most positive aspect of growth,
according to H. Conrad Warlick, Associate Dean
of Admissions, is that the University has not
had to mushroom in size except for the spurt
caused by coeducation. He explained that the
reason the University grows at a slower rate
than other institutions in Virginia lies in the
emphasis on both undergraduate and graduate
levels and the fact that graduate enrollment
increases at a slower rate.

Mr. Warlick stated that he hoped growth
would not alter the in-state out-of-state ratio.
He said he also hoped that the University would
maintain its diversity and not become like
many state universities.

A need for growth to be directed in the area
of black admissions and a need for the
University to move closer to a 20 per cent black
enrollment with the general enrollment increase
to 18,000 was expressed by Elizabeth Johnson,
Assistant Director of Admissions, and John
Thomas and Willie Ivey, recruiters for the
Office of Admissions.