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Physicist,Not Administrator

In explaining the reason for his
retirement, Mr. Hereford stated that
physics had always been his final goal and not
administration. He said that he had taken the
job as provost because he "had strong desires
for the University as an institution to move
ahead."

Mr. Hereford added that it had been known
by the administration for two years that he
would not accept re-appointment but that his
decision had not been announced until last
week so as not to give potential administrators
the feeling that the job was not a desirable
task.

While he was provost, Mr. Hereford did no
teaching but did advise the research of seven
graduate students in physics which in 1966
recommended the eventual co-educating of the
University in Charlottesville. This decision was passed
by the Board of Visitors in February, 1969 to
take effect in 1970 and was then moved up to
take effect in 1969 by a federal court.

In discussing co-education at the University,
Mr. Hereford stated that the 450 girls admitted
into the College this year were considered for
entrance on the same basis as men and were not
limited by the 450 girl quota that was decided
upon by the Board of Visitors.