College students -- Political activity

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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 Documents concerning YWCA of the U.S.A. student associations, activities, program and cooperation with other organizations. Documents include lists and registration cards of affiliated student associations, National Student YWCA seventy-fifth anniversary celebration programs and planning materials, basic standards of affiliation for student associations, committee reports, lists of associations classified by college type and documents concerning cooperation with outside organizations. As...

Scope and Contents Minutes and reports of the annual meetings of the National Student Council of the YWCA of the U.S.A. and the National Student Assembly of the YWCA of the U.S.A. These governing bodies meet to hear reports from committees of the National Student Y.W.C.A., discuss the program and emphases for the student associations and the national movement, vote on policy and pass resolutions and recommendations. The National Student Y.W.CA. participates as a member of the National Intercollegiate Christian...

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Minutes, reports, correspondence and notes of the committees of the National Student Council of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Reports summarize the committee's work for the previous term, discuss problems and opportunities faced and make recommendations for future work. Meeting minutes and notes follow the discussion and decision making of the committees. Other documents include charters, lists of committee members and statements of recommendations. 

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the finance, organization and administration, program and economic education programs of the National Student Council of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Reports, minutes and notes of the economic and finance committees of the council concern the efforts to educate student members on basic economics and the social-economic problems they may face and the student's role in social and economic change in addition to the financial policies of the council. Policies, bylaws,...

Scope and Contents Reports and meeting minutes of the National Student Council of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Reports summarize the activities of the council for the previous term, discuss the purpose and aims of the National Student Y.W.C.A., report of the social, economic and religious problems important to the members and discuss future activities and emphases. Staff meetings provide an opportunity for council members to meet and unite under their common purpose and aims, discuss matters of national importance...

Scope and Contents National Student Council of the YWCA of the U.S.A. bulletins, handbooks and miscellaneous documents. Council bulletins summarize the objectives and emphases for the coming period, discuss the social, economic and religious issues important to students and publish updates from conferences and meetings. Handbooks for council members provide overviews of the duties of the council member, the structure, purpose and organization of the National Student Y.W.C.A. and its relationship to other...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning YWCA of the U.S.A. work in normal, private and professional schools as well as program and policy documents for the National Student YWCA. Reports, notes and minutes concerning work with normal, private and professional schools include discussion of their relationship to the National Student YWCA and other student associations, descriptions of the work and activities at those types of institutions, problems and challenges unique to the groups, and updates from specific...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning membership policy and procedure in the National Student YWCA, National Student Assembly reports and documents concerning the purpose and functions of the United States National Student Associations. Membership in the YWCA of the U.S.A. changes and evolves as the drive towards a more inclusive organization increases. In the National Student YWCA the desire for open and inclusive membership drives discussion and study of a revised membership basis. Notes and reports,...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning student Christian association activity in the Asilomar (Pacific Southwest) of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Documents include training seminar workbooks and programs for cabinet members of the Pacific Southwest student YMCA and YWCA, the constitution for the Regional Student Council of YWCA's in the Pacific Southwest, minutes and reports of the Regional Student Council of the YWCA and YMCA in the Pacific Southwest region, minutes of the meetings of the Executive Committee of...

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Workbooks, programs and schedules for conferences of junior college student YWCA and YMCA associations in the Asilomar (Pacific Southwest) region of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Conferences provide an opportunity for members of junior college Christian associations to meet, share ideas and discuss the national program as it relates to the junior college campus. Asilomar and Pacific Southwest region continues through reel 139, microdex 6 of the YWCA of the U.S.A. records. 

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Newsletters from the Student YWCA and Student YMCA in the Asilomar (Pacific Southwest) region of the YWCA of the U.S.A. 

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Newsletters from the Student YWCA in the Asilomar (Pacific Southwest) region covering California, Utah, Nevada and Arizona.

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Annual reports of the Student YWCA in the Asilomar (Pacific Southwest) region of the YWCA of the U.S.A. 

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Reports of the Asilomar (Pacific Southwest) region of the National Student YWCA. Monthly reports to the National Student Council are submitted using standard forms and collect information concerning meetings attended, campuses visited, materials prepared, regional developments, how the secretary's day were divided and interviews conducted. General regional reports include reports on international work, junior college visits and the report, "Two Weeks of Work in California." 

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Documents concerning the activities, conferences, programming and administration of student Christian associations in the Asilomar (Pacific Southwest) region of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Documents include conference and assembly programs and workbooks, association program suggestions and materials, letters and reports concerning the Japanese internment in California, pamphlets for summer work projects and regional advisory council minutes. 

Scope and Contents Minutes and reports of meetings, assemblies and conferences of the Student Christian Movement in New England. In 1934, in response to a desire from student Christian groups for cooperative and united work, the Student Christian Movement of New England is organized. The regional movement acts as a facilitator of local collaborative work, maintains a relationship with the national and international Student Christian Movement and creates regional policy. Member groups include the student YMCA...

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Records of the Geneva area conferences of YWCA of the U.S.A. student associations. The regional conference, often held jointly with the area Student YMCA, convenes to unite students under common purpose, strengthen their commitment to the regional and national associations and share resources and learning. Records vary between conference year but may include lists of attendees, evaluation reports, speeches and session notes, pamphlets and brochures, and planning committee minutes. 

Scope and Contents Documents concerning National Student YWCA leadership workshops and regional student conferences in New England, New York State and the Pacific Northwest. The national leadership workshops, scheduled to coincide with the meeting of the National Student Council meetings of the YWCA and YMCA, provide opportunity for leadership development, program planning and an introduction into the National Student YWCA and the national student movements. Regional student conferences are a chance for...

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Documents concerning the National Student YWCA and YMCA Pacific Southwest regional conferences. The regional conferences unite student YWCA and YMCA members under common purpose, provide opportunity for resource and skill development and include discussion of regional and national topics important to the student Christian movements. 

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Documents concerning the National Student YWCA and YMCA Rocky Mountain regional conferences held in Estes Park, Colorado. The regional conferences unite student YWCA and YMCA members under common purpose, provide opportunity for resource and skill development and include discussion of regional and national topics important to the student Christian movements. 

Scope and Contents Documents concerning National Student YWCA conferences and workshops including Southern and Southwestern regional conferences, workshops of race relations and general student conference materials. Southern and Southwest regional conferences are an opportunity for regional students to come together to discuss regional and national matters important to the student Christian movement, share skills and resources and meet other student YWCA members. National workshops on race relations encourage...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the planning, proceedings and evaluation of YWCA of the U.S.A. National Faculty-Student Conference and national student conferences. The National Faculty-Student Conference is called to examine the role of religion and religious organizations in higher education and the lives of college students. In addition to conference materials documents include record of the conference's efforts to be inclusive in attendance and accommodations. A letter to student christian...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the planning, proceedings and evaluation of regional meetings of student Christian associations in New England. Early conferences begin as meetings of the New England YWCA of the U.S.A. student associations and in 1937 YMCA student groups are invited to the first Student Christian Movement of New England joint summer conference. Student associations meet at conferences to discuss the role of religion on campus and in their lives, social, economic and political problems...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the planning, proceedings and evaluation of regional meetings of student Christian associations in New York. New York conferences of the Student Christian Movement, joint YWCA-YMCA conferences, are preceded by conferences of the New York YWCA of the U.S.A. student associations. Student Christian associations meet in Silver Bay, New York to discuss the role of religion on campus and in their lives, social, economic and political problems and trends in the student...

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Documents concerning the planning, proceedings and evaluation of regional meetings of Rocky Mountain region student Christian associations. Conferences of the Rocky Mountain Region Student Christian Movement, joint YWCA-YMCA conferences, meet in Estes Park, Colorado to discuss the role of religion on campus and in their lives, social, economic and political problems and trends in the student Christian movement. 

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Documents concerning the planning, proceedings and evaluation of Rocky Mountain region meetings of student Christian associations. Conferences of the Rocky Mountain Region Student Christian Movement, joint YWCA-YMCA conferences, meet in Estes Park, Colorado to discuss the role of religion on campus and in their lives, social, economic and political problems and trends in the student Christian movement. Early conferences are student associations from the YWCA of the U.S.A. only. 

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Documents concerning the planning, proceedings and evaluation of Seabeck region meetings of student Christian associations. Joint YWCA-YMCA Pacific Northwest regional conferences meet in Seabeck, Washington to discuss the role of religion on campus and in their lives, social, economic and political problems and trends in the student Christian movement. Early conferences are student associations from the YWCA of the U.S.A. only.