PETITION TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: We, the undersigned citizens of Washington, D. C., recognize the need for public education at the broadest and highest levels. Therefore, we petition all responsible authorities as follows: 1. The establishment of a Washington City University. 2. The allocation of all or some part of the acreage on which the D.C Mrs. Mary H. White 1814 Irving H. DE. Mr. Mary Campbell 838-20th st. 71. E, Mrs. Jackie W. Twitty 5919-8th It. N.C., Wash., D.C. This Petition is sponsored by the Joint Committee on the use of T 60-755 0-66 -15 PETITION TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: We, the undersigned citizens of Washington, D. C., recognize the need for public education at the broadest and highest levels. Therefore, we petition all responsible authorities as follows: 1. The establishment of a Washington City University. 2. The allocation of all or some part of the acreage on which the This Petition is sponsored by the Joint Committee on the use of The Site of the National Training School For Boys. PETITION TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: We, the undersigned citizens of Washington, D. C., recognize the need for public education at the broadest and highest levels. Therefore, we petition all responsible authorities as follows: 1. The establishment of a Washington City University. 2. The allocation of all or some part of the acreage on which the In Wilber h. Bascent of 2017 Randolph Steel ME. 41/N= W/ Sterling Toys 2213 Gandolph it 11.E & Quvis Bennett ~ 220 Dandelph St ME. Mars Mas. Savoia Jons 2214 Quincy S. NE. Mrs Cinua O Cooke 3901 - 22nd St ne. Miss Mary Alomme is 3901 22" Stπe Mnk Was James Alexander 39/3 22 at 706 Mand Mad.C.D.bolaman 39/7-22nd St. 9.E. This Petition is sponsored by the Joint Committee on the use of PETITION TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: We, the undersigned citizens of Washington, D. C., recognize the need for public education at the broadest and highest levels. Therefore, we petition all responsible authorities as follows: 1. The establishment of a Washington City University. 2. The allocation of all or some part of the acreage on which the 3929 22nd St. NE. Mrs. Flordella S. Hection Japans his 2225 Quincy $ 21 G This Petition is sponsored by the Joint Committee on the use of The Site of the National Training School For Bovs.. Senator MORSE. I am not familiar with the total acreage of the Training School. What is the total acreage in that area? Mr. KENNEDY. Approximately 313 acres. Others say 360-odd acres, depending on which figure you accept. Senator MORSE. You state that there is an area available for future expansion if it becomes necessary to expand. Is that open territory or would that require the acquisition of homes? Mr. KENNEDY. No, sir. Not a single home. This is the advantage of this acreage as opposed to any other suggestion for site in the city. It does not require the taking of a single home, sir. Senator MORSE. I understood you to speak about a rapid transit terminal. Does it encompass this area? Mr. KENNEDY. Yes; there are plans for a rapid transit stop at the site we are referring to. In addition, may I add, Mr. Chairman, that along the railroad lines leading out in that direction, there are available routes for adequate transportation. Senator MORSE. You heard the testimony this morning, that expresses the point of view that the community college should be separated from the 4-year college. Some of the testimony has indicated that maybe there should be even more decentralization than that. You speak about this as the center for a District of Columbia university. Do you include in that the community college and vocational training program or just the university site? Mr. KENNEDY. I include, any aspect of higher education that might come under a university system. This does not mean, sir, that higher educational facilities should not also be located in other parts of the city but this would be the base for the university. Senator MORSE. Of course as you know the two bills do contemplate a 4-year college. Once you have the 4-year college established, you have the format of the university. I do not think there is any question about the fact that you establish the 4-year college. As needs develop, it will result in expansion of it. What I think you are referring to is the university. Mr. KENNEDY. Thank you sir, and I believe that as difficult as it is to get legislation on higher education for the District that the concept of the university ought to be included in this legislation. Senator MORSE. The concept of the university is included in these two bills. When we are talking about establishing a 4-year program, and a program that leads to a master's degree, it will only be a matter of time before it will lead to a doctor's degree and I am glad that you mentioned it. Thank you very much, Mr. Kennedy, you have been very helpful. The last witness is an old friend of the committee, Mr. Donald B. Goodloe, legislative representative of Local 6 of the American Federation of Teachers, the teachers' union of Washington, D.C. We are glad to have you. STATEMENT OF DON. B. GOODLOE, LEGISLATIVE REPRESENTATIVE, LOCAL 6 OF THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS, THE TEACHERS' UNION OF WASHINGTON, D.C. Mr. GOODLOE. Senator, it is always a pleasure to present our views to this committee. I have a statement, all of which I will not read, but I will summarize it and highlight some particular items which have come to our attention. |