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The poll, distributed by Watkins to 700 seniors, asked questions about the subjects' attitudes toward the College. It was prefaced by commentary by Watkins stating his ideas for improving the workings of the permanent class committee.
Council president Richard M. Sandler '52 last night labeled Watkins' action "poor taste," but said Watkins had not broken any election rules. Sandler emphasized, however, that there is a "tacit agreement and tradition that candidates for the class committee do not engage in politicking."
Watkins last night said he was "sorry" and termed his action "the most foolish thing I ever did." As he was getting ready to distribute the polls, he said he became so "enthusiastic" about his ideas (a class news letter after graduation and class committee files on members of the...
Henry W. Riecken, Jr. '39, lecturer on Social Psychology and head Social Relations tutor, called Watkins' actions "unethical" and said the department "did not condone such illegitimate tactics in scientific research."
Eleanor E. Maccoby, instructor in Social Psychology and Watkins' tutor, said last night she had not seen Watkins poll before he distributed it and asserted she had not discussed his work with him since before Christmas.