DD/I ACADEMIC RELATIONS OFFICERS (AROS) COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

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• Publication Date: December 10, 1974
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AROCM NO. I
DD/I ACADEMIC RELATIONS OFFICERS (AROs)
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
DATE : Tuesday, 10 December 1974
TIME : 1400-1530 hours
LOCATION: 3E62 Conference Room
I
DD/I Coordinator or ca em c Relations
ATTENDEES
ACADEMIC RELATIONS OFFICERS (AROs)
RECORDING SECRET
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DD/I ACADEMIC RELATIONS OFFICERS (AROs)
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
1. I Iconvened the meeting by introducing himself
as the Coordinator tor Academic Relations, stating that the CAR
is the DD/I's principal advisor on academic relations and is charged
with the development and active coordination of the Directorate's
overall relations with the academic community., He stated that
Mr. Proctor is very much interested in improving relations between
the Agency and the appropriate elements of the academic community,
and hoped that each component would take a special interest in the
academic relations functions.
2. then directed attention to his memorandum to
each Component irec or, Subject: Academic Relations, dated
3 December 1974. He referred to TAB A (Academic Relations Officers)
of this memorandum, stating that since it had been distributed he
had received an updated listing of Academic Relations Officers for
each Component. This listing was modified as set forth in TAB A
attached.
3. Th was brief discussion of the Agenda items contained
in memorandum as mentioned above. Re Item 2.a.,
revision of DDI Notices, requested that each ARO carefully
review the materials set forth in TABs A through G and suggest ways
to improve these policies in any way. He also suggested that each
ARO take the initiative to keep his Director aware both of the
administrative policies involved in academic relations and of the
individuals who participate in various academic and professional events.
4. Re Item 2.b. I Istated that he had received a
copy of the listing of consultants and contract personnel (both
sensitive and non-sensitive) compiled by the DDI Management Staff
at the request of Mr. Colby. He requested that each ARO turn in to
him, possibly by 11 January 1975, a listing of their respective
component outside contacts/contractors/etc. to be made a part of the
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academic relations record. I Istated that he would
circulate the total list throughout the Directorate, so that the
several offices could make use of it when seeking outside advice.
OCI, questioned if this listing should include
cuntacts are not mentioned on the listing alread compiled
and who;- would be consulted on an irregular bas'
suggested that such contacts also be included. OER,
handed tol a listing of OER's Consultants and Independent
Contractors to serve as OER's input for the record.
5. Re Item 2.c., Black Faculties Visitation Day. This
subject remained open for comments by the members as desired.
stated that both the DDT and Mr. Colby had interviewed
faculties of predominantly Black Colleges and Universities in
April 1974, with the idea of getting these people interested in
the Agency so that they could encourage students to prepare for
employment with the CIA. He stated that a major problem revealed
by the April visits was that the particular colleges could not
provide the students adequate pre aration, and the faculties found
this to be quite frustratin IOSR, commented that it
might be profitable to ask of OSR for advice about how
to proceed, since he engages in a good deal of minority recruitment
activity. The members exchanged informal views, and it was decided
that each member would consider this subject and submit their
general informal comments to by 11 January 1975.
6. There was brief discussion of Items 2..d. and 2.e.
a. Re Item 2.d. I Istated that over
the years the CAR seminars with outside scholars have
proven very successful. They have provided the
Agency participants and the academicians an opportunity
to exchange views on substantive matters relating to
the world political scene in general, but especially
on Soviet and Chinese subjects. tated that
Mr. Colby is very much interests in a use of
multidisciplinary treatment in our intelligence
reporting, and that as CAR, he hopes to focus CAR-
sponsored seminars on multidisciplinary subjects
rather than the more conventional national security
issues.
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b. Re Item 2.e. I suggested that
individual office seminars with academicians be
initiated by OPR, OER, OCI and perhaps OBGI and OSR.
Such seminars should serve specific substantive needs
of the sponsoring offices, but analysts from other
offices should be invited in order to take account
of additional analytical perspectives. The financing
of these seminars would fall within individual office
budgets. Each ARO was urged to check into the
academic relations program within his respective com-
ponent and, by February 1975, to develop a program
of at least two seminars so that four to six such
events can take place in the Directorate in Calendar
Year 1975.
7. As a matter of information, stated that as an
exploratory concept, he had sent a survey to a few chosen scholars
soliciting their views and comments about the creation of a CIA-
sponsored. reference library and reading room in the Washington, D.C.
area. He has asked how they might use such a facility, what they
would want in it, and what advantages they might find in it over other
facilities. He concluded by stating that a majority of the responses
received so far have been favorable.
8. Following discussion of the agenda items outlined in
STAT memorandum of 3 December 1974, the Academic Relations
Officers were provided an opportunity to give a brief biographic
STAT sketch of themselves. felt that this would be a useful
way to enhance the working relationship among the AROs. These
were dictated as outlined in TAB_B attached.
STAT
9. In conclusion, tated that he will arrange for
another Academic Relations Officers Committee Meeting by the end of
January 1975. Each ARO will be provided a copy of the Minutes for
review and the agenda to be discussed before the next scheduled
Academic Relations Committee Meeting. .
HAVE A HAPPY HOLIDAY!
Recording Secretary
Academic Relations Committee
Attachments: See page 4.
Distribution: See page 4.
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STAT APPROVED
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DD/I Academic Relations Officers Committee Date
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STAT
STAT
Deputy Director for Intefligence
Attachments:
TAB A: Modified Listing of Academic Relations Officers (AROs)
TAB B: Biographic Sketch of Academic Relations Officers (AROs)
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TAB B (Cont.)
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