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Jim Andris, Facebook |
Foundations of Education 12/4/74 John Rendleman President Dear Dr. Rendleman: This morning the Affirmative Action Task Force refused to acknowledge a Welfare Council recommendation for the inclusion of gay rights in affirmative action. They did pass a motion saying that they would support your recommending to the Board of Trustees a change in University discrim ination policy to include coverage of sexual orientation, should you deem this necessary. So now this issue is clearly at your door. I don't know, but I suspect that you are not fully informed on this issue. I demand a hearing with you on this, as I have heard no one but myself present the full positive case. I don't get your cooperation, you are going to see one assistant professor carrying a picket sign saying "SIUE DISCRIMINATES AGAINST GAYS" in front of GOB. As other alternatives I am considering pursuing this issue with the Faculty Organization on Collective Bargaining and through them the IEA. I intend to take what legal action is available if it is necessitated by the University's recalcitrance. You can also expect full publicity of the issue in the local news media. All this could be avoided i f you would simply recognize the legitimacy of my cause. I am sending a copy of the case I presented to the Task Force this morning for your consideration. Incidently, I can provide you with copies of the references mentioned in the paper. Sincerely yours, James F. Andris |