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21.
Ph.D. In Spanish Offered

1966 May

Ph.D. in Spanish offered. Announcement that Earl G. Droessler has been appointed vice president for research, a newly created vice presidental position.

22.
First Full Time Position Of Director Of Sports Information Created

1967 January 26

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First full-time position of director of sports information created with the appointment of Robert H. Rice, Jr. to the position in the Public Information Office. Office of Sponsored Funds established.

23.
Chancellor Gould and Student Association Pledge to Increase Efforts at Fighting Inequality

1968 December 17

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During a meeting between Chancellor Gould and the presidents of the Student Associations of the Universities and Colleges of the State University of New York, economic opportunity programs and race relations are discussed and a consensus is reached that more should be done within the state system...

24.
President Collins Resigns Effective June 30th

1969 June 30th

President Collins resigns effective June 30th.

25.
"Black Rhetoric" Course to Debut in Spring 1970

1969 May 16

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Offered by the Rhetoric and Public Address Department, and to be taught by Dr. James Smoot, the Assistant Vice-Chancellor of SUNY and Coordinator of Urban Centers and Special Programs with the Central Administration, including the Education Opportunities Program (EOP).

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Student Senator Introduces Bill to Investigate Albany High School Protest Incident

1969 November 21

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After university students join a November 12th protest of black students for equal treatment at Albany High School, the meeting is forcibly dispersed by the police. Later in the month, student Senator Steve Villano introduced a bill to the University Senate that asked for that body to call upon...

27.
Ph.D. In German Offered And University Archives Established In The University Library

1971 Fall

Ph.D. in German offered. University Archives established in the University Library.

28.
Dean Of Student Affairs, Head Of Division Of Student Affairs Replaces Vice President For Student Affairs

1972 Fall

Dean of Student Affairs, head of Division of Student Affairs replaces Vice President for Student Affairs.

29.
Governor Rockefeller Pledges Support for EOP Despite SUNY's Financial Difficulties

1972 February 18

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Although the university is considering a $100 tuition hike to cover the difference between their proposed budget and funding from the state, Governor Rockefeller doubles down on the commitment to the Educational Opportunity Program.

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The New York State Legislature Introduces S.1417, Which Would Allow EOP Students 5 Years of Eligibility

1973 March 22

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Introduced by Senators Giuffreda, Goodman, and Carcia, the bill would permit students in the Educational Opportunity Program to receive tuition assistance for a full 5 academic years, allowing them to remain in school for an extra year if deemed necessary without having to worry about their...

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