Locklin, Wilbert E. (Wilbert Edwin)
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In 1965, Locklin was named president of Springfield College, where he served for twenty years. He was responsible for raising funds and developing strategic plans for Babson Library, Cheney Dining Hall, Fuller Arts Center, Gulick Hall, the Physical Education Complex, Linkletter Natatorium, and the Towne Health Center. He also introduced new academic programs in business, physical therapy, and YMCA studies. Furthermore, he was the driving force in expanding the college's international scope through his development of programs in China, Japan, Hong Kong, and Saudi Arabia. Following his retirement in 1985, Locklin founded Locklin Management Services, which helped local nonprofit organizations with fundraising.This document titled "A Statement on Black Student Demands" was written by Wilbert E. Locklin, the ninth president of Springfield College, on February 20, 1969. It discusses the demands that were presented to him on February 19th. He talks about each of the nine demands of the black students and his reasoning for denying the demands. He states that students and faculty are chosen if they meet the criteria for the school and are the best candidates, regardless of their race. He says that he will take ideas from students but some of the demands are unrealistic for the college to meet.
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