The complete text of a memorandum dated July 22, 1970 that was submitted to President Nixon by the writer, who served as a Special Advisor on campus affairs during the period May 8 through June 30, 1970. (JM)

An attempt to assess the quality of black student life at an unnamed State University during the late sixties which concludes that the responsibility for its content must be borne by all segments of the university community, i.e. administration, faculty and students; the university's lack of concern for the success of programs for black students…

Assessed institutional racism in a predominantly White university on the basis of Black and White students' differential perceptions of life choices and of racism. Found racism in the number of Black personnel and students; in curriculum relevant to the Black experience; and in practices and behaviors of faculty and administrators. (GC)

The results indicate that, regardless of race, students tended to feel most comfortable in an integrated situation, less comfortable when they were in the majority, and least comfortable when they were in the minority. (Author/AM)

Summarizes a survey of the bulletins about graduate programs in English at 20 universities in the Northeast, the Midwest and the South to determine whether they wanted promising Black students or were opening their doors to a few students of exceptional attainment. (Author/JM)

The major factors affecting the academic performance of Black students in predominantly White colleges center upon a lack of confidence in their abilities, a shortage of advocates, particularly personal advocates, and the continuing denial of educational opportunities for Blacks. (Author/EB)

This exploratory study definitely argues that where race is the subject in an American classroom, student thoughts and pre-conceptions are anything but passive. (Author/AM)

Argues that many of the problems black women students have to adjusting to predominantly white colleges are rooted in the scarcity of black males available for social life and dating. (JM)

A survey among entering freshmen at a large university showed significant differences between Black and White students on various indicators of experiences and attitudes related to interracial contact. Overall, Black students had more exposure to other races than White students and were generally more open toward racial interaction. (Author/MJL)

This is the transcript of a roundtable discussion among Black and Chicano students at the University of Texas. Topics covered include minority students and faculty recruitment, minority event coverage by the "Daily Texan," and supporting services for minority students at the university. (GC)

Compares academic performance and career plans of Hispanic Americans and nonminority students for possible explanations of the underrepresentation of Hispanics in scientific and technical disciplines. Discusses influences on minority students' career choices and ways of encouraging more minorities to enter scientific professions. (Author/MJL)