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SPAC Opposes Participation In NDEA Program
Article from the Swarthmore Phoenix published on December 12, 1962 covering a resolution released by the Swarthmore Political Action Club (SPAC) expressing opposition to Swarthmore's participation in the National Defense Education Act (NDEA) program. SPAC's concern with the program include the new provisions which would enable funds to be denied to students on the basis of membership with organizations registered with the Subversive Activities Control Board (SACB). The article cites reasons for SPAC's opposition to the program, including the restriction of academic freedom and freedom of association, as well as the lack of due process and clarity of the provision. Coverage of the debate where the resolution was passed is included and continues on another page. Below the article, there is a picture of Swarthmore students playing a sports game with visiting students from Lancaster. -
AAUP Adopts Waiting Policy on Univ. of Miss
Article from the Swarthmore Phoenix published on November 2, 1962 reports about the decision by the governing body of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) regarding reaction to the University of Mississippi's segregationist policies. It is reported that the AAUP will wait to respond and extend support until it hears about any actions taken against professors opposing the policy. Concern is focused on professor's safety as well as threats to the freedom of students, faculty, the University, and higher education. The AAUP predicts its possible reactions, including recommending the University's loss of academic accreditation or providing lost wages to professors who take a position on "the Meredith matter."