Letters and memorandums to and from Stephen Hopkins Spurr - Faculty forum, August 26, 1971 (Number 17)

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Memorandum from University of Texas at Austin President Stephen H. Spurr in Faculty Forum regarding admissions policy as it pertains to race. Spurr proposes a debate on admissions policies, suggesting reliance on national tests and previous academic performance, opposing race-specific admissions, advocating for opportunity programs for environmentally disadvantaged students, and emphasizing the need for financial aid, within the framework of non-discrimination policies and increased state support.

Spurr, Stephen H., 1918-1990

1971-08-26

1971-08-26

UT President's Office records

The University of Texas at Austin

Diversity in higher education
Civil rights
Universities and colleges--Admission

Texas--Austin

Memorandums

2 pages

82-280/12

Civil Rights Compliance Review, 6/71

The University of Texas History

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