We on the negative side strongly believe that there is no need to abolish the current university policy of open enrolment

because of these three main points: First is that open enrolment promotes that education is for all. By allowing secondary education graduates to enter a university without excessive requirements actually facilitates them to reach their full potential as individuals. These young people have the potential to excel in a college or university though their early educational experiences may not have provided them the chance to demonstrate their full talent and ability. According to research, Beginning with the civil rights movement of the 1960s, a disparity was seen in higher educational opportunities between individuals of disparate economic backgrounds. And by making the admission to certain universities open to every able graduates, more equalized higher educational opportunities were realized. Second, open enrolment accommodates the population of the underprivileged students, thus protecting their right to education. The Educational Act of 1982 in E.O. no. 232, paragraph 2 of Section III states that, The State shall promote the right of every individual to relevant quality education regardless of sex, age, creed, socio-economic status, physical and mental conditions, racial or ethnic origin, political or other affiliation. The State shall therefore promote and maintain equality of access to education by all its citizens. According to research, the open enrolment concept which was heavily promoted in the 1960s and 70s is seen as a way to reduce discrimination in college admission and promote education of the underprivileged. In support to the research of Beder dated 2001, Comings 1999 and 2000, and Reder and Strawn 2001, which generalizes that no other enrolment type allows more learners access to educational opportunity than that of open enrolment policy. And once enrolled, no other admission type provides such flexibility in attendance and chance for students. This is the third point of my argument. Open enrolment meets the common need of students who must drop out of classes but plan to return when life circumstances stabilize. Unlike extensive admission policy of some universities, open enrolment is attractive to a good percentage of older students who have been out of the educational system for years. With the advent of open enrolment options, these individuals have a far better opportunity of continuing their education or obtaining a degree at this particular juncture in their lifetime. Moreover, by allowing students to attend when they are able and miss the class when they must, respects the multiple obligations, responsibilities and challenges the adult learner faces. Coming 1999 research shows that adult education learners do not have poor attendance or lack of persistence for frivolous or trivial reasons. Instead, they face an array of conflicting challenges, barriers and responsibilities.