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WCC Timeline: 1969
February - March 1969
A group of 15 Black students march into a Board of Trustees dinner meeting and demand the establishment of a Black Studies Program. After intensive discussion by the Board and Administration, most of the demands by Black students are approved.
April 1969
The college is granted "Recognized Candidate Status" from the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.
June 1969
Board of Trustees in a split vote approve the first tuition hike in the college's four year history. Per credit hour in county tuition increases to $10.00.
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