Letter from Paul B. Sekulich to Governor Spiro T. Agnew

UNITED COLLEGES OF MARYLAND 5401 Wilkens Avenue Baltimore, Maryland 21228 April 18, 1968 The Honorable Spiro T. Agnew Governor of Maryland The State House Annapolis, Maryland Dear Governor Agnew: On April 5, student leaders from ten State-supported colleges and universities from the State of maryland met and formed the organization called the United Colleges of Maryland. This organization is comprised of representatives from the student governments of the State-supported colleges in Maryland. We were created in reaction to the recent financial crises facing higher education in the State of Maryland. Items discussed that came as a direct result of financial cut backs were: 1. Faculty losses and relocations inspired by better pay and conditions elsewhere. 2. Physical plant needs going without repair and ne constuction being cut back. 3. School acquisitions going unobtained for want of funds. 4. Far-reaching and immediate educational programs being withdrawn and abandoned. 5. The priorities of the educational budget as compared to those of other states' programs and other programs within the State. The lengthy and detailed discussion period precipitated the decision to work as a unified voting body and measures were advocated to appeal to you in the hope of mitigating these conditions. Due to the urgency of this matter, this group requests a personal audience with you to discuss these issues. The United Colleges of Maryland respectfully request a meeting with you on or before April 30. Sincerely, Paul B. Sekulich, Chairman United Colleges of Maryland PBS:sms