The University Moves Ahead, Skiff article, February 4, 1964
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The University Moves Ahead, Skiff article, February 4, 1964
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THE SKIFF Tuesday, February 4, 1964
University Moves Ahead
The greatest challenge of the University's 91-year history has been faced and a decision has been made. Texas Christian· University is totally integrated, from classrooms to dormitories.
The policy was enacted by a recently called Board of Trustees meeting during which Chancellor M. E. Sadler said, “I am convinced that an members of this Board share a common view in one respect -- that in the sight of God and the law of our land, all men, all races share equal rights."
For most, this decision 1brings mixed emotions, tom between traditional beliefs and the feeling of what is right and just. The policy1s 'adoption heralds a soul-searching conflict between what one is accustomed to and what one believes to be a moral obligation.
The integration problem -has been at hand for many years, according to Amos Melton, assistant chancellor. Brite Divinity School dropped racial bars more than 15 years ago and during World War II Negroes attended specialized Evening College classes upon request of nearby military installations.
Harris College of Nursing opened its doors to junior and senior students two years· ago, urged by a need for local Negro nurses. Negroes from both Brite and Harris have been, permitted in undergraduate classes to fulfill deficiencies.
Mr. Melton noted that the Board of Trustees for some time has been under "urging" to drop racial bars but that the Board has not permitted outside urging to drive it into any quick action on the problem.
Integration, indeed, is a delicate area. And, for some trustees, it is a very touchy subject. Acknowledging the less than-unanimous passage of the integration proposal by trustees, Mr. Melton said, "Some wonderful people think this is bad for TCU."
The move has been made-all races have an opportunity for learning here. Equality cannot be bad for TCU.
Students and faculty alike have expressed a desire for this action. The administration now ·has to guide the program to fulfillment.
An obstacle to the University's greatness has been hurdled and TCU now moves ahead.
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https://repository.tcu.edu/handle/116099117/14959
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1964-02-04
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