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1. Dealing with Divestment.

Author

Coons, Christopher A.

Abstract

Policy standards and actions that U.S. colleges and universities can follow concerning South Africa-related investment are discussed, based on a survey of 175 colleges. Investment policy standards include: not investing in companies unless they provide information to shareholders about their business activities in South Africa, not investing in companies unless they sign the Sullivan Principles or an equivalent policy, determining whether companies have implemented and adhered to the Sullivan principles, identifying companies making strategic sales to South Africa (i.e., military or police), refusing to hold investments in banks that make loans to the South African government, prohibiting holding investments in companies that have any operations in South Africa (total divestment), making distinctions about the kind of operations a company undertakes in South Africa, and adopting a deadline for total divestment. Policy actions that can be taken when policy standards have not been met are: contacting the company before divesting, supporting or introducing shareholder resolutions, developing strategies for divestment, managing portfolio impacts of divestment, boycotting goods and services from South African-related companies, managing public relations, and supporting initiatives to help South African students and schools. (SW)

Published
1986

2. Supporting Change: Working with South African Universities.

Author

Moran, Anne D. and Volmink, John

Abstract

University and pre-university education in South Africa is briefly described, along with areas where U.S. universities can assist South African organizations working to promote equal access to quality education. Three basic areas are explored: financial aid for South African students; manpower support to help in tutorials and academic research; and advanced and flexible training opportunities in the United States. Primary and secondary education is segregated and unequal. In addition to the practice of teaching blacks only those skills necessary to serve the white community, black school teachers are grossly underprepared, rooms are overcrowded, and books/supplies are often unavailable. While universities were originally developed to conform to the racial classification in the country, today universities are free to admit students on academic merit alone. Since many blacks cannot enroll at universities because they lack the modest fees required, there is a growing need for student financial aid. In addition, U.S. academics can work with South Africans to provide remedial instruction and assistance in academic research and educational development. Development of flexible programs in the United States conducted over a 3-month to 1-year period could be helpful to South African leaders. Ways for U.S. institutions to get involved are discussed. (SW)

Published
1986