Scope and Contents From the Series: This series contains records created and recieved by John Benson, Special Admissions Program Director. Files included document the early years of the Educational Opportunities Program (EOP), the Jackson State Project, and the Transitional Year Program (TYP). Files include correspondence with various leaders at the University, reports, committee minutes, and project proposals. Benson also carried out an extensive study contacting the alumni of TYP and researching outcomes of the programs....

Scope and Contents From the Series: This series contains records created and recieved by John Benson, Special Admissions Program Director. Files included document the early years of the Educational Opportunities Program (EOP), the Jackson State Project, and the Transitional Year Program (TYP). Files include correspondence with various leaders at the University, reports, committee minutes, and project proposals. Benson also carried out an extensive study contacting the alumni of TYP and researching outcomes of the programs....