7/31/1977, Burlington Free Press

GODDARD COLLEGE PRESIDENT NAMED

The Associated Press

PLAINFIELD -- Trustees at Goddard College have selected the acting president of the school, John Hall, as the next president.

A small group of students on Friday objected to the selection, which was made Friday but not officially announced.

Board Chairman Peter Pratt said the decision was "irreversible".

The board, in naming Hall, rejected recommendations of a presidential search committe, composed of representatives of various segments of the college community.

Hall has been acting president since November. During his time in office the college has cut 24 full or part-times members from its faculty and reduced employment in other areas in an economy move.

John Warshow, one of the students objecting to Hall's appointment, said, "The school is more and more sacrificing its ideals in order to keep its head above water. It's becoming a business venture."