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The requirements for draft status IO or I AO. The history of conscientious objection i n America. Discussion of readings and opinions on conscientious objections. Discussion of a lt erna tiv es to war.

The Second American Civil War Is the U.S. drifting toward a second civil war? Are we living in revolutionary times? These questions and related ones will be considered by this class . We will first examine the New Left and other radical movements of the 1960's and, based on this, try to project some trends about the future .

History of American Trotskyism Th" cours" will be an objective presentation of the historical development of the Socialist Workers Party beginning with the first ten years of American Communism. Special emphas i s wil l be placed upon the difference between the political philosophy of Stalin and Trotsk y .

Communal Living A look into the dynamics and problems of communal liv in g. With emphasis on the integration of sexual, pol it ical, and educa­tional experiences.

Black Power and Bl ack Theology A study of the writings of James Cone, Malcolm X, Eldridge Cleaver and Earl Neal . An understanding of God and Christ as interpreted from the perspective of an angry Black Christ i an.

An Introduction to Sc i ento lo gy A study of the theory and application of Scientology, i nc lu ding information and practica l drills to make you more causative, increase your ability to handl e responsibility and teach i ng you efficiency in communication.

Developing a Social Service Agency This course is designed for students who want a meaningful involve­ment with other individua ls and with the San Diego Community NOW: A social worker is attempting to develop an agency oriented toward helping individuals with problems in th is commun ity accomplish goals of th ei r own choosing . The class is intended to be a participatory undertaking of co lle agues interested in offering solutions to existing social problems

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Candlemaking Learn di ff e r ent and mediate, advanced.

interesting techniques for beginners; inter ­Everyone will accept new ideas.

The Social Impact of Science and Technology Graduate class in engineering. No prerequisites are r equired. To make it a successful expe r ience for all, each student must be willing to accept responsibility for attending all of the sessions and a term assignment which will constitute an in-depth study on one of the p rim e topics within this field of interest.

Bi-Lingual Shorthand For girls interested in getting good jobs as bilingual sec retaries. Speaking two l a nguages i s a must for the course.

Joyous Cosmology An exploration into the nature and potentialities of consciousness; invest i gation of methods of conscio usn ess expansion: the nature of the mys tical experience.

. You ' re a Woman, So What? The changing role has created new problems and hangups for women; let ' s get together and talk about them.

Communication Blocks Let's delve into the problems of communication. I would like to concentrate on an attempt to figure out how we set up blocks to effect i ve communication , why, and above all how we can remove these blocks.

Zen Introduction to Zazen ; emphasis is on practice of Zen sitting. Initially there will be discussion, based on reading of The Thre e Pillars of Zen by P. Kapleau. Actual sitting in Zaze n will be stressed from third or fourth meeting.

The Tao and Zen of Human Encounter Pract i ces in processes which lead to personal growth and expanding experience.

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Basic Biblical Stuff "How to find some sense in the main plot of the Bible, and not get lost in the underbrush." In order to have a self -c onsciously Christian-humanist stance and life-sty l e in a relativistic and techno lo gica l age.

San Di ego Media The San Diego mass media could do a bette r job of covering community events and news, but first you have to do your part. Learn how to write press releases, publ ic service copy, put together a public affa irs show, and work with the a r ea mass media.

Workshop in Non-Violence The study and appl icat ion of non-violent power. Examination o f the root causes of violence and its manifestations in American society; creation of non -violent alternatives for social change.

Guitar Workshop Beg i nning-advanced guitar players get together and learn guitar together. Need for advanced players to teach beginners.

Herman Hesse With Hesse's help, we wi ll think about our 'situation. '

Basic Princ i p les of Objectivism To presen t the philosophy of Ayn Rand in a comprehensive form, discuss its implications, and apply i ts principles to SDSC education .

Avante Garde Theology We n eed to understand revolution --b ecause we cannot escape respon sibi l ity for the outcome of life; the stakes are high-­the future of man, the scale of justice, th e quality of freedom, the shape of society.

Beginning Ice Ska ting Learn skating for fun! Learn how to go forward. bac kward, forward cross -ov e r s, backward cross-overs! Figure eights and edges: Fun! Fun! Fun:

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Reflections on the Greeks: Past, Present, Future A short, brief history of past events will be followed by any direction the class wishes to pursue.

Confrontation and Encounter Discussion of general semantics, case studies, and practice in the group. Simulates situations observed and analyzed. Some practice with encounter "techniques." Emphasis is on clear verbal communication.

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Education Reform Library I have been gathering materia l a ll summer for an Education Reform Library. Would now like to share this material and the process of putting i t all together with other people.

A Reflective Approach to Hair Care The psychological and physiological aspects of hair grooming. Your image of yourself, other ' s image of you; the care of your hair from a biological standpoint .

Ideas for U.S. Constitutional Reform An attempt to discuss thoroughly and arrive at a just statement of the principles of liberalism that many of us feel today ought to be our national guiding lights--a kind of contemporary Neo­Federalist Papers.

The Opening of the Way The first step beyond the portals guarded by the sphinx has been taken, we must now begin to approach Anubis and meet Typhon, the time has come for the waters to flow to the Nile. (This class is a continuation of Paths of the Tarot).

Soviet Psychology Will study the rise of psychological thought in old Russia and the new Soviet Union, the speaker will contrast Eastern European and American developments, especially in reference to psycho ­analysis, education, child theory, pathology, etc.

An Ethic for Radical Politics A theology of revolution. We will go to different parts of the San Diego area and view the sunset trying to experience how the "life-myth " of the local citizens see it. Then we will discuss ways o f l i beration for a politica l sunrise.

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Liturgica l and Church-Musical Classics of the Western Church A survey of the Western church-musical and liturgical tradition from Gregorian thru Renaissance and Reformation to modern Conti nental with r<:0cordings .

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The Psychedelic Experience Psycho lo gical, neurological, spiritual a nd related aspec ts of psycho-c h emicals. Semi-structured presentation .

Inte rmed iate Guitar

Building a Counter - Culture

Industrial Arts

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Humanities and Ecology: Education for the New World An historical and up-to-date perspective of the "Ecological Crisis" through the interrelationship of Humanities and Ecology studies. Considerable information concerning classroom a i ds, extracurricular programs and conservation education gu i des will be compiled and presented for class evaluation and study.

This course is directed toward elementary and secondary school teachers. It is recommended for individuals with some background in the Humanities.

Other Ways: Herbert Kohl and the Other Ways Staff A series of explorations in Environmental Education. Other Ways, affiliated with the Berkeley Public School System, is developing new approaches to student-teacher-community relationships, environ­ments and "curriculum" in the urban schools.

The course, located at Other Ways, will examine materials, approaches and work of the project and will include discussions, lectures, happenings, environmental designs, drama, paint i ng, playing, projections, plans, curriculum, students, poetry, and other things of interest.

Black Elementary Education The course will involve a realistic approach to the teaching of black youngsters in the urban setting.

(1) The class will explore various teaching methods.

(2) The class will develop truly creative (unheard of) curriculum changes.

To enhance the development of a realistic black curriculum people highly knowledgeable in the areas of black drama, music, religion, science, math, etc. will be invited to participate in the class.

The Experimental Community School An investigation of the work, purposes, problems and possibilitie a of experimental community schools. The course will focus on local community schools as well as similar schools throughout the nation, the environments in which they exist and the effects they have on the environment.

The twofold emphasis of the course will be:

(1) The study of community experimental schools--what they are, how they function, how to start and maintain them.

(2) The implications of work in these schools for the con-structive change in the pub l ic schools .

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Participating in this course will be people working in experimental community schools throughout the Bay Area. One potential outcome of the course is a "manual" for starting and deve l oping community schools in varied content .

Man, Environment and Education: The Bio-Social Imperatives Beginning with an examination of environmental crises, the course will explore alternate ways of educating children to both meet the complex demands pl~ced upon them and to gain pleasure and fulfill­ment from their environment.

We will aim toward educational processes that consider the inter­relationships and problems of the earth as a community. The course will consider affective learning, social and biological ecology, automation, media, and alternate schools in terms of their impli­cations for environmental design, ecological survival, human relationships and educational models. Included will be guest lecturers, students, sensitivity and encounter, design, discussion and materials.

You, Me, the Chicanos and the Schools This class is planned as an opportunity for its members to dis­cover themselves and Mexican-Americans politically, socially and emotionally. The emphasis of the course will be upon discovery of differences and similarities between Mexican-Americans and other ethnic groups, problems of communication, their impli­cations for the Chicano in the public schools.

We will use as a group Gestalt and Encounter techniques and selected readings.

Joy in the Classroom This cours ·e is concerned with setting up an environment in the classroom such that learning becomes a joy experience. Joy in the teacher is seen as a prerequisite for joy in the classroom. The course will supply the elementary teacher with tools and techniques through which this may be realized. Learning theory will be used as background for the idea that pleasure in learning creates a more effective student. Included in the class will be some work with improvisational theatre as a method of making the teacher more aware of his own sensitivities.

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The Indian Community and Educat ion Stalwart warriors, brave and stoic hunters crowned with ea gle feathers and war paint. This is the white man's Amer ican Indian. This is the powerful savage pictured in the h i story books of his conquerors. Outsi de o f these lies exist the Ind i an people.

This course will e xp lore the rea liti es of the Indian experience. No one si ngl e person can speak for al l Native Americans. There­fore students will meet and speak with l eaders from many segm ents of the Indian communit y . This course will concern it self with the Indian v iewpoint o f the "Great American Saga" and the realities of contempora r y life an d education as he himself exper i ences it.

Improvi s ation for Teachers The course will involve the teaching and c r ea t ive development of group i mprov is a tion al techniques, emphasizing the development of multi-leve l communi cat ion among ind i vidua ls in order to create artistical l y whole improvisational pieces.

Wi thin the context of improv isational work, the teacher will be given a clearer insight into the limitless possibilities of "thinking on one's feet" while also gaining a more v i vi d image o f where his own sensitivities lie.

Political Unrest and the School Focusing on the co n tinuing wave of disturbances, the class will examine the st ru cture and environment of the American political system and its most significant current man if estati on s of instability. School upheaval wil l be considered i n the light of such factors as economics, psychological instab ilit y, ethnic con f lict, and war -o riente d production. The course will then go on to talk about education for object i ve social change in view of the problems a nd relationships considered.

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In response to the request for relevancy in education and to our concern over the crisis which is fac i ng our natural and man-made env i ronment, Experimental College is presenting a semester long series dealing with this urgent problem.

We have elicited the help and support of a great many highly qualified and knowledgeable professionals and laymen who are deeply committed to the proposition that our ea~th and its resources are too valuable to be used with arrogance and ignorance.

Scholar-In-Residence: Dick Gregory Working i n cooperation with the College Union Program Board we ar e pleased to announce that Dick Gregory has accepted an invitation to be this year's Scholar-in-Residence. He will be on our campuse four times during the 1969-70 school year; twice during the fall semester and twice during the spring semester.

Radical Life Styles This cours<= is being structured for people who have 'been or who intend to be political radicals. It is for people who either are within the movement or have been through it and are now struggling to f i nd meaning in their own life styles while at the same time reta i ning a commitment to work for the change o f our social and polit i cal environment.

Some questions for discussion will be: How can we as a par­ticular subcultur e relate to other groups of peop l e in our society? How wi ll we relate to each other? To older people, to busin e ss, and to government? Many of us feel that radical change must occur in the general society and an important question to ask ourselves is how we can effect this change and still keep ourselves well fed.

The group will h a ve no "teacher " or leader. Rather, analyses and ideas will be developed collectively.

An Introduction An understanding of Marxism is essential to an adequate under­standing of the present conflicts in the U.S. and the rest of the world. Since Marx's own wr i tings have proven a b i t too heavy for an introductory course, we will read about and dis­cuss Marx's basic sociological and economic ideas from secondary

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Non-Authoritarian Education This seminar i s designed for the purpose of s ome hard-headed , hard-hitting discussia1s about the purposes and di r ection of educat i on. Our institutions of educat i on are at a cr i sis point and we need to discover some r emedies for the disease . We wil l discuss th e possibilities of vis it ing some of the experimenta l e ducation projects being tried out in various pa rt s of the Bay ar e a.

Prejudic e An examination of the prejudice of the class participants. Enrollment l i mited to students willing to examine and discuss their own feelings toward minor i ty groups .

Method primarily group d i scussion with some background mini­lectures. Class will be l i mited to twen t y students .

Sex and Racism A "team" sem i nar concentrating on the so - called "se x myths" surrounding the black man in this country. Special emphasi s wi ll be plac e d on the effects these myths have had on t he family structure on the b l ack community.

The course wil l recapture the pre-civil war re l ati onship between blacks and whites, and trace it through history co n ­centrat i ng on four majo r t opics :

The Whit e Woman Th e Negro Male The White Man The Negro Woman

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Look Out Whitey! Black Power's Gon' ~~Mama! - Lester Black Rage - Cobbs and Grier Soul on Ice - Cleaver Another Country - Baldwin

Because the course is a seminar, enrollment will be limited to twenty. Exceptions will be made only by the instructors.

Post-Revolutionary America Or - what shall we do with this country when (if) we get it? We will discuss constructive alternatives to the present system.

Experience with Emotionally Disturbed Children This class 0ffers the student an opportunity to function as part of a professional and para-professional team in a thera­peutic nursery school for emotionally disturbed children. Following an initial session of observation, the student is given in-service training. This class can be a valuable learning experience for anyone entering into education, psycho­logy, social work, speec h therapy, occupational therapy, nursing and other related fields. Previous experience with children is preferred but not required. Limited enrollment.

Youth Workshops, Inc. Young pe ople from the West side of San Jose have little in common with young people from the East side. As it is, our community has few constructive activities geared to today's youth . Those activities which do exist are seldom available for them to shar e with one another. What results are regional activities which tend to further separate these two groups.

Since cameras can be a means of self-expression as we ll as a way to get young people together, a non-prof i t organization called Youth Workshops, Inc. is setting up a film and photo workshop. Reference books, equipment and persons with know­ledge of photography will be available at the shop. Equipment will be ch e cked out to an individual for periods of up to one week and then he ' s on his own. No one will be told what pic­tures to take or how to take them. Rather, as an individual meets difficulties someone will be around to help him if asked. While learning about photography one can also learn about him­self and h i s relation to others. The latter is the main aim of the workshop.

At this point we have a building which we are remodeling. We are a legal non-profit corporation, there are 15 people with backgrounds in photography who are ready to help run the shop

and foundations are being contacted for funds. We need people to help run the shop, people to spread the word about th e shop once it's opened and most important, leads for fun ds and equip ­ment.

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Draft Counseling In keeping with its objective of providing services which offer stude nt s i mmediately pertinent and per son ally va lu ab l e informa­tion, the Experimental College is continuing to sponsor counsel ing for you ng men wh o have questions concerning their obl igatio n to th e draft .

Primarily counseling wi l l be a ime d at providing the counselee wi th accurate information which will a llo w h im to intelligently evaluate and then choose one of several courses of action ranging fr om volunteering for military service to responsible non ­cooperation or deferment.

Non- Violence and Social Change Each semester "Shorty" conducts a discussion group dealing with the tro ubled a r ea s of our society and the relevancy and applica ­tio n of non-violen t techniques in dealing with them. Can social change be ef f ec t ed non - violently, can racial tensions be dealt with non- viole nt ly, ca n i nt ernational conflicts be solved no n ­viole ntl y? These and other q uestions will be explored by the participants.

I conoclasm for Iconoc l asm's Sake The fou r walled chaired expe ri enc e will consist of equal portions of demagog uery , insolence, boredom, psycho- drama, sensitivity, euphoria, and psychoses that can be assimilated into our singular s elves, all proceed i ng to the r ea liz ation of the absurdi t y of our unst ructured structuredne ss, and th e circular pr oc ess that p ro pels us to demand a relevant education in an irrelevant society .

Marxist - Deleon ism This course concerns itself with scientific socialism, the principles an d p l atform of the Socialist Labor Par t y, and the works of the man who had such a heavy i nfluence on these, the American Socialist Daniel DeLeon. Lenin said that this man was "the only one who has added anyt hing to Socialist t hought since Marx . "

Members of the Socialist Labor Party will be present to talk on a wide variety of subjects, including the reasons for the fragmentation of both the "new" and the "o l d" left; the very basic concept of Socialist Industrial Unionism which was the basis of the IWW. These, as we ll as subjects of interest to those attendi ng, will comprise the course content.

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Greek Drama This course will deal with a presentation and discussion of the great classica l Greek dramas. Through discussions we will analyze the meaning and significance of these dramas and attempt to show their continuing significance to contemporary man, his personal and so~ial ~robl~m~.

Reading materials will be suggested from tim e to time and will be available in th e college library.

A Personal Look a t China Conversations with a Chinese National pointed to,,,ard an in depth understanding of China today.

Hot to Get High on High - Fi Our class pu rpos e ,,,ill be to define good sound. we will look into high fidelity component systems with emphasis on specifi ­cations and precisely what these mean. A guide to buyin g high qual it y comp onents will be discussed. Care and maintenance of equipment will be presented. Questions of a technical or elementary natur e are of cours e encouraged.

Jazz Dancin g A class in jazz dancing for those who want to wl rm up with jazz exercises , learn jazz routines, and try some jazz improvisation. This will not be "modern dance" but will lean toward "coo l" West Side Story dancing, "blues" dancing and rock soul dancing . Every ­one is welcome, including beginners and especially guys! Come even if you don't know how to dance .

Guitar Beginning Classical technique, plus the rudiments of reading music.

Requirements: l. Half an hour of hard work EVERY day (7 days a week).

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You will learn: How to read music and relate it to the guitar; how to study; most effective practice methods; correct guitar, body and hand position; chromatic scale; C Major sca l e, six Arpeggios.

Astrology This will be a course geared to beginners. We will study the mathematics of astrology , how to cast natal charts as well as various other types of charts and will discuss the interpreta­tions of the charts .

Nee-Religion This course will deal with psycho-chemical, as well as some non-chemical means of consciousness expansion or "God Seeking."

Universal Principle Research From every walk of life in every corner of this world people are yearning for peace and for a definite end to all human suffering. The young and old al ik e are searching for a more humanistic and a positive direction, which will give them a strong confidence to pursue a worthwhile life.

Once we clearly understand the ultimate cause of all human suffering and conflicts in all aspects of life- - and the method to resolve them--we can then beg in to actua l ize concretely, a new hope for real peace and harmony within ourselves as well as in our world.

The purpose of this course is to examine and to put to test some universal principles about a fundamental way of living that can give man th e rational understanding and the pos itiv e inner confidence to overcome many of the present paradoxical situations in life and to live with a clear purpose and direction . When conflicts are resolved and truth or rightness is restored to human life, we can begin to live more meaningfully and joyfully in relationship to ourselves and to each other.

The Principle encompas s es the various fields of politics, e conom ics , science, ph ilosophy, religion and education. Th is gro up will wor k to put th ese id eas in to action and simultaneously e f fect a change in our so ciety i n a positive, con struct iv e way.

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Meetin gs are held in a cons tru ctive framework of frank, open d iscu ss ions . Emphasis i s on lea r ning how to listen t o the whole message being c onve yed by people--po sture , body movements, voice ton e s are example s of impor t ant indicators of the .r eal mean ings beh i nd the uptight socie t y . In learning t o lis ten to others we become more aware of our own fa ilur e to e xpr ess true f eeli ngs, and through practice in a cons tru ctive atmosp h ere l ea r n to speak more eas il y and t ruthf ull y abo ut ourselves and our problems.

The group will be limited to 12 new members.

Encounter This will be an encounter with others to develop self awa r eness and then to move toward an unde rsta nding of one's personality impac t on others. The emph asis will be on a r e l axed, sharing, and trusting atmosphere. Rosily is a psychiatric social worker and experienced group leader .

Group enrollment wil l be limi t ed to t en : 5 men and 5 women.

Break through Breakthrough is a n open - end encounter gro up run by an expe ri enced l ea de r . It will be most e ff e ct ive for those at ease with the encounter communication experien ce . In some cases the go in g may ge t very heavy as the t echniques of psychod r ama and no n­verba l r e la ting are liberally employed . Expect an int ense exper ience and be pre pare d to free yourselves of contr ived and a rti ficial prop s.

Be prepa r ed to atten d regular l y .

To Become a Family We have combined verba l, non- verbal and medi t ation techniques into a combination encounter-sensitivity course. Now we'd like to find a "family" wi t h whom to s ha re this. Our goals are to be hon est, i ntimate, loving, gent l e and fre e from f ea r. We want to h ave fun as we grow. We wi ll begin at an elementary level and, at the f amil y's discret io n , work tow a rd advanced encounter.

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Experiment in Euphoric Living Th is is a class not bound by th e fo ur walls of any classroom, or any room for that matter since it is h el d outdoors. Meetings wi ll be in natural settings and we will try to keep all conversa­tion at a meaningfu l a nd honest level. we wili have encounters based on a "here - and-now" app ro ach ; sessions for sensitivity and non - ve rb al communication .

Humanism : A Framework for Individual Values " ... to inspire , to comfort , to fulfill , to guide in the va l ue choices, and to disc r imina t e between h igher and lower, better and ,eorse, not to mention to produce Dionysiac experiences, wildness, rejoicing, imp u l s iveness ... " (Ab ra h am Mas low)

The forego in g wi ll be our goal--though none should be surprised if we fall short of it.

Our emphas i s wil l be on the exp lorat ion of individual values: what are our val u es a nd how s at isfactory are t h ey? Th e e xp lora ­tion will take place within the f rame work of humanist ethical systems .

Albert Ellis' book.T h e Art of Erotic Seduction, will be used as the text--a guideli ne to insure t ha t we get into practical and meaningful e th ica l issues. The t ex t will serve only as the stimulus. We will _go as far as the imagi na tion, intellect, a nd th e ex pe ri ences of th e group perm it.

The group will be l imi ted to 20. Each member must purchase the t ext--it can be resold to the instructor at any t ime .

\ Art Jackson, the course organ i zer, was Assist ant Di r e ctor of th e American Humanist Association for four years and i s c ur rently Executiv e Di rec tor of t he Humanist Community of San Jos e .

Basic Buddhisin ~ippo Syaku, Bishop of the Nicairen sect o f Mahayana Buddhism; Int e rn ational lecturer on Budd hist Philo so phy , Art, Psycholo gy and Literature ; Professor at California Institute ot As i an Studies, in San Francisco. The Bishop leads a study and dis ­cussion group in San Jos e on Friday evenings . Bishop Syaku has spen t muc h time in Rinza i a nd Soto Zen Monasteries in Japan. He h im s e lf an d s evera l Zen Priests will soon present Sunday afternoon progr ams in Hakon e Ga rdens near Saratoga .

Help create a center for the ... High teachings in th i s a r ea .

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San Jose State College

Experimental Col l ege Course:

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"The Unprecedented Crisis" Fall 1969

WELCOMING ADDRESS Dr. Hobert w. Burns, Acting President San Jose State College

KEYNOTE ADDRESS "The Coming Destruction of Amer ica " Dr. Robin Brooks, His to ry and New College San Jose State College

"The History of Urban Development in Santa Clara County" Karl Belser, Urban Planner, Past Santa Clara County Planning Director, Active Conservationist

"Pesticid e s and the Environment" Dr. John Hessel, Biology, Stanford University

"Po litics and the Environment" John Zierold, Sacramento Lobbyist for the "Planning and Conservation League"

"The Politician's Responsibility t o the Ecological Crisis '' Alfred E. Alquist, California State Senator, Chai r man, Joint Committ ee on Seismic Safety

"Th e Tragedy of the Commons" Dr . H. Thomas Harvey, Assoc i ate Dean, School of Science and Mathematics, San Jose State College

" Conservation as a Philosophy of Life" Jo hn Stanl ey, Biology, San Jose State College

"The Demographic Dilemma" Stephanie Mills, Class Valed ic torian, Mills colleg e , 1969 , College coordinato r, Planned Parenthood

"Some Evolutionary Implicatio ns of the Current Pollution Crisis" Dr. Mark Lappe, Re s earc her, Cancer and Genetics Laboratory, University of Cal ifornia a t Be rkel ey

December 16, 1969

January 6, 1970

Ja nuary 13, 1970

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"The Conservationist as a Radical" David Brower, President, Friends o f the Earth; Director, John Muir Institute

" Institut i onal Response to Ecological Reality" Cliff Humphrey, Director, "Ec ology Action"

"Total Environment Concept" Dr . Jen-Yu Wang, Director, Environmental Sc iences Institute, San Jose State College

I n response to the requ e st for re l evancy in education and to our concern over the crisis which is facing our natural and man-made environment, EXPERIMENTAL COLLEGE is prese nting this semester long series dea l ing with the urgent problems of our ecological system.

We have e l icited the help and suppo r t of a gr eat many highly qualified and knowl ed gea bl e professionals and laymen who are deeply committed to th e proposition that our earth and its resources are too valuable to b e used with arrogance o r ignorance.

TO:

FROM:

THE CALIFORNIA STATE COLLEGES Off ice of the Chancellor 5670 Wilshire Boul evard

Los Angeles , Califor ni a 90036

November 11, 1969

Vic e Presidents and Deans of Academic Affairs

Gerhard Friedrich rgh . St ate College Dean, Academic Pl anning

SUBJECT : Experimental College Report

Attached i s an advance copy of a staff report on Experimenta l College Developments in the California State Colleges , as it w.i.ll be submitted to the Board of 'l'rustees as an information i tem . An attempt has been made i n this report to present the experimental college movement in a broader context , to assess its successes and f ai lu res , and to provide some student and staff evaluations .

Wi ll you please acquaint . yourself wi th the contents of the report prior. to the November 24-25 meeting of the Board of

- Tru s t ees , pa rticu lar ly as it pertains to your own campus . A cur.rent course listing for. yo·.1r campus i s attached . I f any corrections need to be made , please notify Miss Sally Snyder in the Division of Academic Planning as soon as possible .

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