An article in last week's edition of The Press misstated Shinnecock Indian Nation Tribal Trustees Chairman Lance Gumbs's stance on the possibility that Southampton College might be sold for use by another college or university.

The article stated that Mr. Gumbs, speaking at a rally in support of efforts to save the college, had said the Shinnecock Indian Nation would institute a land claim on the 100-acre campus if Long Island University tried to sell it, even for use by another educational institution.

In fact, a review of a videotape of the event showed that Mr. Gumbs said, "We will adamantly oppose the sale of this college to anyone, including the State of New York"—but added, "if for purposes other than an institute of higher learning."

Later in his speech, Mr. Gumbs did say he was pessimistic concerning current talks between LIU and New York State to create a State University of New York presence on the campus, suggesting that proceeds from a proposed Shinnecock gaming facility would be a more viable option. "What we see and what we hear about the state coming in and taking this over and making it part of SUNY," he said, "to us it's only a Band-Aid over a gaping wound. How long will the state be able to maintain this institution? They have budget deficits. They are cutting educational funding everywhere you look. The Shinnecock community has the answer. Through Indian gaming, we would fund this institution."