University of Virginia Library

Increased Black Admissions

The project arose from an effort by
the Council to increase the admission of
black students to the University. Ron
Cass, a former Council member, heads the
committee that has been working toward
this goal.

In a recent discussion with the
Admissions Office, Mr. Cass reported to
the Council last night, Ernest II. Ern,
Dean of Admissions, indicated that Admissions
would agree to a program whereby black
juniors in high school from 13 schools would be
given a bus trip and tour of the University. The
project is designed to introduce the youths to
the University community.

The Admissions Office would provide
$1,000 for the effort, if the Recruiting
Committee could raise an additional $ 1,500.

Mr. Cass reported that WUVA had agreed to
present the Mayall band. The concert costs will
come to $10,000, but no previous funding is
required. Tickets will be $2.75 each.