Education: Roost for Meiklejohn

When Alexander MeikleJohn's Experimental College was being tried at the University of Wisconsin, an Athenian owl was its symbol, a device for experimentees to wear on their sweaters. Year ago the College was disbanded, and because of lack of funds no new version of it has been instituted. Like the Athenian owl, Dr. Meiklejohn folded his wings, looked wise. Last week he found a new roost to fly to. In San Francisco next September he will head a new "Adult Center for Social Studies." No entrance requirements will be set, no credits will be given....

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