VickeryK Cassette 1, Side 2
Media
Part of Interview: Vickery, Kenneth N.
Title
VickeryK Cassette 1, Side 2
Source
Kenneth N. Vickery Interview
Date
1980s
Description
Side 2
1:31 By 1959, Clemson was already known for their academic requirements. Vickery would travel to conferences around the country to discuss them.
2:15 In 1965, the NCAA passed the 1.6 grade point requirement.
4:03 A permanent spot was created on the Committee of Academic Test and Requirements of the NCAA for a representative of the American Registrar Association.
5:53 Vickery discusses aspects of "residual tests" which were taken on campus. These were used at institutions where other testing was not available.
7:38 Even though athletes had to take the same tests as everyone else and meet NCAA/ ACC standards, there were some exceptions made at ACC schools.
10:02 In 1961-1962, ACT and SAT officials guaranteed that students would not have to drive over 75 miles to get to a test center.
11:03 Vickery feels that the passing of academic requirements could be one of the most important factors in assisting some institutions in their attempt to improve academic standards.
11:57 In 1970, the ACT tested 1 million people. The growth of the amount of people testes was in many ways stimulated by the 1.6 requirement.
12:38 Institutions want integrity and were trying to do a better job in selecting students.
13:37 Clemson had been using the placement test for quite a while.
14:09 He discusses the College Board advanced placement program. Vickery used this program as a recruitment device since students could earn college credit. It was started in the early 1970s.
16:35 The testing paid off because it attracted better students to Clemson. Clemson was recognized through the southeast as being a leader with the AP program.
17:55 Clemson's reputation for testing let to Vickery's personal involvement with the NCAA and the American Registrar Association. He makes comment on how the NCAA and American Registrar Association worked together.
19:56 Audio ends.
1:31 By 1959, Clemson was already known for their academic requirements. Vickery would travel to conferences around the country to discuss them.
2:15 In 1965, the NCAA passed the 1.6 grade point requirement.
4:03 A permanent spot was created on the Committee of Academic Test and Requirements of the NCAA for a representative of the American Registrar Association.
5:53 Vickery discusses aspects of "residual tests" which were taken on campus. These were used at institutions where other testing was not available.
7:38 Even though athletes had to take the same tests as everyone else and meet NCAA/ ACC standards, there were some exceptions made at ACC schools.
10:02 In 1961-1962, ACT and SAT officials guaranteed that students would not have to drive over 75 miles to get to a test center.
11:03 Vickery feels that the passing of academic requirements could be one of the most important factors in assisting some institutions in their attempt to improve academic standards.
11:57 In 1970, the ACT tested 1 million people. The growth of the amount of people testes was in many ways stimulated by the 1.6 requirement.
12:38 Institutions want integrity and were trying to do a better job in selecting students.
13:37 Clemson had been using the placement test for quite a while.
14:09 He discusses the College Board advanced placement program. Vickery used this program as a recruitment device since students could earn college credit. It was started in the early 1970s.
16:35 The testing paid off because it attracted better students to Clemson. Clemson was recognized through the southeast as being a leader with the AP program.
17:55 Clemson's reputation for testing let to Vickery's personal involvement with the NCAA and the American Registrar Association. He makes comment on how the NCAA and American Registrar Association worked together.
19:56 Audio ends.
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