TROW REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS (pp. 85-100)
#1. That UCSB adopt and take immediate steps to implement
policies recognizing that Isla Vista is an integral part of
the University community and that UCSB's vital interests are
involved in improving the quality of life there.
Rationale: UCSB has a vital interest in Isla Vista; its campuses
virtually surround the area; approximately two-thirds of its
student body lives in Isla Vista; . . . the functioning of UCSB
as an educational institution is greatly affected by events
occurring in Isla Vista.
The Commission believes that the unique relationship of UCSB
and Isla Vista requires a higher degree of University involvement
in local affairs . . . . (UCSB) has not enunciated and carried
out an aggressive policy for dealing with the problems of Isla
Vista. It has failed to intervene effectively in the pattern
of Isla Vista land development, thereby allowing the conditions
to arise in which dissatisfaction and frustration could flourish.
Recent events indicate the need for leadership to aid in the
creation of a sub-structure of community institutions upon which
a more stable community can be built.
It is recommended that the University be broadly committed in
favor of UCSB involvement (in Isla Vista).
Specifically: that the Chancellor of UCSB take immediate steps
to create an administrative office, properly staffed, to implement
a policy of UCSB involvement . . . .
In utilizing the funds allocated by The Board of Regents on
September 19, 1970, for the purpose of providing a community
affairs officer and other services designed to improve relations
between the Santa Barbara campus and the Isla Vista community,
we recommend that the Chancellor appoint a vice-chancellor who
shall advise him on policies and decisions regarding Isla Vista,
and who shall administer programs established there.
THESE FUNDS WERE THE FAMOUS "UC REGENTS'
FUNDS" (see the enclosed chart on their allocation for
the period 1970-83).
AS A RESULT OF THIS RECOMMEND-
ATION, THE TITLE OF THE VICE-CHANCELLOR
FOR STUDENT SERVICES HAD THE WORDS "AND ISLA VISTA AFFAIRS"
ADDED AND THIS POSITION REPORTED DIRECTLY TO THE CHANCELLOR.
THIS WAS MAINTAINED UNTIL 1975 WHEN "COMMUNITY AFFAIRS"
WAS SUBSTITUTED FOR "ISLA VISTA AFFAIRS." THERE WAS
NO EXPLANATION OF WHY THIS CHANGE WAS MADE.
Additional funding should be provided by the Regents as necessary.
THE REGENTS INITIALLY ALLOCATED SEVERAL
HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS, MOST OF WHICH WAS USED TO ESTABLISH
SEVERAL COMMUNITY INSTITUTIONS (the Isla Vista Community Council,
Open Door Medical Clinic, Community Federal Credit Union, Youth
Project/ChildrenŐs Center, etc.).
BUT, CHANCELLOR HUTTENBACK'S ADMINISTRA-TION (1979-86) TOOK
THE VIEW THAT THIS WAS INTENDED AS "SEED MONEY" RATHER
THAN AS FUNDS TO BE PROVIDED "AS NECESSARY" AS THE
TROW REPORT EXPLICITLY RECOMMENDED, AND ALL OF THIS FUNDING
WAS DISCONTINUED IN 1983.
IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT ACTUAL REGENTS FUNDS DISTRIBUTED TO
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS, AS OPPOSED TO FUNDS SPENT ON UCSB PROGRAM
ADMINISTRATION AND POLICING, DROPPED SHARPLY FOLLOWING THE ARRIVAL
OF HUTTENBACK AT UCSB IN 1981.
Branches of this office should be located both in Isla Vista
and in the Administration Building close to the Chancellor.
FOR 19 YEARS, THIS VICE-CHANCELLOR AND
HIS STAFF HAVE CHOSEN TO REMAIN IN THE UCSB ADMINISTRATION BUILDING.
HOWEVER, THE UCSB ADMINISTRATION HAS RECENTLY RENTED 3,000 SQUARE
FEET OF OFFICE SPACE IN THE ISLA VISTA OPEN DOOR MEDICAL CLINIC'S
BUILDING. AS OF THIS WRITING (2/90), IT IS UNDECIDED WHAT PROGRAMS
WILL OPERATE AT THIS NEW OFFICE..
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