National Student YWCA

Scope and Contents Resources concerning special speakers in the YWCA of the U.S.A. followed by the beginning of records concerning the College and University Division of the YWCA of the U.S.A. and the National Student YWCA. Special speaker resources are mostly recommendations for World Fellowship Week celebrations but also include some correspondence concerning guest speakers at other events. The College and University Division of the YWCA of the U.S.A. is responsible for local student associations and student...

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Group and individual photographs of leaders and staff of the National Student YWCA and its associations. Photographs also appear to include Young Men's Christian Association student leaders. At least one photograph is labeled with NSCY (National Student Council of YMCA's and YWCA's) and two with NICC (National Intercollegiate Christian Council).

Scope and Contents Papers and reports concerning the National Student YWCA as religious movement and religion on college campuses in addition to reports from the National Student YWCA and the College and University Division of the YWCA of the U.S.A. The role of the National Student YWCA and its local student associations as a lay Christian movement on college campuses is explored through a series of papers and reports. These documents include such topics as the organization's "openness" to members of other...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning National Student YWCA student seminars. The Contemporary Options for Change seminar is designed to provide students the opportunity to look at change from the inside of a situation as opposed to change through analytical thought that comes from outside the affected community. The seminar program combines coursed, group living, discussion groups and experience to demonstrate a different approach to social change. Documents include completed application packets, seminar...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning National Student YWCA student seminars. The undergraduate summer seminar explores the role of religion and the National Student YWCA in social change. Participant reports reflect on their experiences and the content of the seminars. Also included are materials sent to participants in preparation for the seminar and completed application forms. Additional seminar documents include applications and notes from pre-departure seminars and notes from a session of a staff...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the National Student YWCA staff convocation. The convocation gathers together local and national staff to discuss and explore important issues the National YWCA is facing in light of changing social conditions as well as organizational direction. The papers presented at the consultation cover topics such as the role of the National Student YWCA and its local associations, relationships within the YWCA of the U.S.A., relationships outside of the YWCA of the U.S.A., the...

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Minutes and reports of the staff meetings of the College and University Division of the National Student YWCA. 

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Summaries of National Student YWCA statistic reports followed by proposals and guidelines for cooperation between local associations and student associations. 

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"The Church, the University and Social Policy," the report of the Danforth Study of Campus Ministries. 

Scope and Contents Documents concerning Dr. Dan W. Dodson's study of the National Student YWCA followed by a newsletter and meeting minutes concerning the end of the University Christian Mission. Following the organization wide report, "The Role of the YWCA in a Changing Era," the National Student YWCA pursues a study of the role of the student association in the changing social, political and education scenes. In addition to the final report documents include minutes of the Dodson report committee, report...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the formation, work and end of the University Christian Movement (UCM), the successor organization to the National Student Christian Federation. Described in an article from the "Presbyterian Survey" as a "loose federation of student groups interested in social change," the UCM united local student Christian groups behind shared goals and facilitates information sharing and learning. Minutes and reports of UCM assemblies document the movement's directions, program and...

Scope and Contents Minutes and reports of the World Student Christian Federation followed by documents concerning the relationship between the National Student YWCA and the National Student YMCA. The World Student Christian Federation is an international organization uniting student Christian movements across racial and national lines through facilitating conferences, cooperation and the exchange of ideas. The relationship between the National Student YWCA and National Student YMCA is explored through...

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Documents concerning the program, management, role and functions of the National Student YWCA including records of consultations and meetings, papers and reports exploring the role of the National Student YWCA as a Christian movement in social change, regional reports and general correspondence and communications. 

Scope and Contents Document concerning the purpose, functions and history of the National Student YWCA and the College and University Division of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Bylaws establish their functions and relationship to the YWCA of the U.S.A. and suggested constitutions for local student associations establish the governing documents for the individual associations. Updated and amended bylaws allow the reader to follow administrative changes of the unit. Documents concerning finances in the National Student...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning human relations programs of the National Student YWCA followed by issues of their newsletter, "Interact." Program reports, resolutions and recruiting handbooks outline the programs of the National Student YWCA addressing human relations including voter registration drives, recruiting African American students, and addressing race relations. "Interact" as the newsletter of the National Student YWCA shares important resources, briefly explores important topics and shares...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the programs, administration and leadership of the National Student YWCA and the College and University Division of the YWCA of the U.S.A. This work and programs include activities at junior colleges. Program guidelines, reports and lists of junior college programs document junior college activities and approaches as they differ and match work in four year colleges and universities. Following these documents are program proposals and planning documents for leadership...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the United Student Christian Council (USCC) relationship to the National Council of Churches and small college proposals. The USCC unites autonomous student Christian organizations under common purpose in order to strengthen the student Christian movement in the United States as a whole. The sometimes complicated relationship between the USCC, the National Student YWCA and the National Council of the Churches is debated and defined in statements, correspondence and...

Scope and Contents In order to increase international understanding, develop leadership skills and contribute to the development of an international YWCA summer program, the National Student YWCA and the Foreign Division of the YWCA of the U.S.A. organize summer volunteer opportunities with international YWCA programs. Volunteers Abroad documents include memorandums with program details and announcements, blank application forms, completed application packets, student reflections and program fliers. Also...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the YMCA of the USA's student work and miscellaneous documents concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s National Student YWCA programs and activities. Reports of studies of the program and activities of the National Student YMCA summarize the current scope of the student work of the YMCA to inform the future direction of the movement and the organization and functions of the National Student Council of the YMCA is established in its bylaws. Materials concerning the program...

Scope and Contents National Student YWCA minutes and reports on summer projects, National Student YWCA publications, and reports on the study of the purpose of the National Student YWCA. Summer project programs offer domestic and international opportunity for student participants and their leaders to engage in community activity, learn about another culture or area and explore issues of education, politics and social problems with other students and leaders. Reports summarize and assess the many summer project...

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Pamphlets and documents concerning the National Student YWCA. Pamphlets are arranged alphabetically by title and concern such topics as the role of Christianity in the college student's life, the role of Christianity in addressing social and economic problems, Christian education and the purpose, aims and functions of student associations. Other documents include a student issue of "Womans Press" magazine, reports of the student Christian movement, bibliographies and program suggestions. 

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The Commission on New Directions of the National Student YWCA was created to bring new life to the organization, explore the role of the student YWCA and ensure that the movement remains vibrant, active, functional and relevant. It is both a philosophical and organizational study. The commission's reports set the background and share the results and recommendations of the commission. Additional materials include working papers, meeting minutes and correspondence. 

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Minutes and reports from National Student YWCA New Directions consultations. These consultations explore the role, functions and purposes of the student YWCA in light of the changing social, political and economic landscape to ensure that student voices are effectively heard and their needs met. The role of the student YWCA on campuses and within the YWCA of the U.S.A. is explored. Consultation materials include data collected on student associations and membership. 

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the history and programs of the Northern Student Movement, minutes of National Student YWCA officer meetings, and program emphases and reports of the National Student YWCA. The Northern Student Movement (NSM) is an organizing body working through new or existing student groups fighting discrimination and working on civil rights issues. Through information sharing and providing opportunities for action, the organization hopes to show support for the efforts of southern...

Scope and Contents The National Student YWCA Amistad project sends students to Mexico to collaborate with students there in sharing skills and knowledge, developing increased international understanding and exploring social, political and economic issues. Director reports summarize and assess the program and information sent to participants in preparation for the trip outline the program of the trip, its purpose and logistical details. Documents for the 1968 trip also include evaluations of the participants, a...

Scope and Contents The National Student YWCA New Cities project is a collaborative project with the YWCA of Great Britain to study new cities developed under the New Towns Act of Great Britain. Program outlines and reports summarize and assess the project and outline the proposed schedule. Additional documents include completed application packets, participant profiles, budgets and correspondence. Additionally there is a letter from Bill Bloom reporting on student demonstrations and unrest in Paris in May of...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning two National Student YWCA summer projects and a proposed Cuba summer project. The Caribbean project introduces student participants to social, economic and educational issues in Jamaica, Haiti and Puerto Rico and encourages increased mutual understanding through seminars, cooperative experiences and observation. Project reports summarize and assess the program and participants and additional materials include completed application packets, schedules and communications...

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The National Student YWCA summer project in Finland is a program offering participants the opportunity to meet and learn from members of the Finnish Student Christian Movement, explore social, education and political issues affecting students in Finland and increase international understanding. Program outlines and reports summarize and assess the project and outline the proposed schedule. Additional documents include completed application packets, project evaluations and reports. 

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The National Student YWCA summer project in India is a program offering participants the opportunity to meet and participate in seminars and discussions with Indian students. The seminar explores the social, political, cultural, religious and educational climate in India. Program outlines and reports summarize and assess the project and outline the proposed schedule. Additional documents include completed application packets, project evaluations, project proposals, papers and reports. 

Scope and Contents The National Student YWCA summer project in Jacksonville, Florida is project aimed at speeding the desegregation of schools. A detailed project report assesses the project and includes reports on each area of Jacksonville. It also provides background on why Jacksonville was selected, the preparation required in planning the project, context to the segregation problem in Jacksonville and information on the organizations supporting and collaborating with the National Student YWCA. Additional...