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The letter continues by saying that "the vast
majority of the student body is opposed to
illegal and irresponsible policies." In an analysis
of students which was described in the letter, it
was stated that "98 per cent who are at the
University [are here] for the purpose of pursuing
the educational process."

When asked who made this analysis, Mr.
Sullivan replied that he did not know. He said
that he had heard the same estimate echoed by
several prominent members of the administration.

The letter also discusses the future at the
University. It points out that two committees
have been formed, one charged with developing
means of combating future attempts at disruption
and the other to devise suitable disciplinary
action for those responsible.

Mr. Edwin M. Crawford, Vice President for
Public Affairs, described these committees for
The Cavalier Daily. Mr. Crawford said that
the committees were authorized by President
Shannon in a statement made after the
June meeting of the Board of Visitors.

The first committee was appointed by the
Rector of the University, Joseph H. McConnell,
was charged with changing the student conduct
code. This committee was chaired by Chase
Stuart Wheatley, a member of the Board of
Visitors.

The second committee was appointed by
Mr. Shannon to serve as an ad hoc group to Mr.
Wheatley's committee and to draft the final
rules of conduct. Mr. Frank Hereford was the
chairman of this group and was joined by
several members of the administration whose
duties involve student affairs.

The result of these committees was the
formalization of the rules of conduct for
students. The former code contained no specific
rules governing student conduct, according
to Mr. Crawford, and these rules are the first
formal standards of conduct at the University.