Richard Atkinson, President             April 27, 2000
University of California
1111 Franklin St.,12th floor
Oakland, CA 94607-5200

Dear Dick:

     Enclosed is my latest paper, "Financing the University -- Part 2."

     Three months ago, when I began work on Part 1 of this new series
(titled "A Critique of UC's Planning for Tidal Wave II -- The Question
of Cost"), I wrote to you:

"...As you know, my previous studies/reports on UC financial
matters have often been at odds with the positions taken by the UC
administration.
   "I think it would be most constructive all around if we could
engage in some direct intellectual exchange on this subject as soon
as possible.  Could you, therefore, please arrange for me to meet
with you and/or some of your knowledgeable staff so we may
discuss a number of issues critical to this study and sort out the
relevant data?"

     Although you rebuffed that offer, I repeat it now.  In any case, I
ask that you and your staff review these two papers of mine in
critical detail and let me know of any faults you may find.


                                        Sincerely yours,

                                        Charlie

                                        Charles Schwartz
                                        Professor Emeritus

Enclosure
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