Universities and colleges -- Religion

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the National Student Christian Federation and its relationship to the councils of the National Student YWCA and National Student YMCA. The councils of the National Student YMCA and National Student YWCA are part of complex national associations with existing partnerships established in areas of overlapping purpose and work. In considering their relationship with the National Student Christian Federation they keep in mind their separate and joint established purpose and...

Scope and Contents The National Student Councils YMCA and YWCA is the joint governing body of the National Student YWCA and the National Student YMCA. The council meets annually to discuss matters of importance to both organizations, develop policy and make recommendations. Workbooks sent to delegates prior to the council meeting include reports from working groups that have studied major area of emphasis such as international cooperation, race relations and the role of Christianity on college campuses. In...

Scope and Contents The National Student Councils YMCA and YWCA is the joint governing body of the National Student YWCA and the National Student YMCA. The council meets annually to discuss matters of importance to both organizations, develop policy and make recommendations. Workbooks sent to delegates prior to the council meeting include reports from working groups that have studied major area of emphasis such as international cooperation, race relations and the role of Christianity on college campuses. In...

Scope and Contents The National Student Councils YMCA and YWCA is the joint governing body of the National Student YWCA and the National Student YMCA. The council meets annually to discuss matters of importance to both organizations, develop policy and make recommendations. Workbooks sent to delegates prior to the council meeting include reports from working groups that have studied major area of emphasis such as international cooperation, race relations and the role of Christianity on college campuses. In...

Scope and Contents The National Student Councils YMCA and YWCA is the joint governing body of the National Student YWCA and the National Student YMCA. The council meets annually to discuss matters of importance to both organizations, develop policy and make recommendations. Workbooks sent to delegates prior to the council meeting include reports from working groups that have studied major area of emphasis such as international cooperation, race relations and the role of Christianity on college campuses. In...

Scope and Contents Planning, program and post assembly materials for the Sixth National Student Assembly of the YWCA and YMCA. National student assemblies are joint meetings of delegates from the National Student YWCA and National Student YMCA to discuss key national and international issues affecting students and decide on the direction of the movement for the coming years. This convention puts an emphasis on creating dialogue surrounding these issues and the program includes dialogue groups to facilitate...

Scope and Contents Planning, program and post assembly materials for the fourth and fifth National Student Assembly of the YWCA and YMCA. National student assemblies are joint meetings of delegates from the National Student YWCA and National Student YMCA to discuss key national and international issues affecting students and decide on the direction of the movement for the coming years. Materials include correspondence and preparatory materials to delegates such as discussion guides, readings, assembly...

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Minutes and reports of the committees of the National Student Councils of the YMCA and YWCA. Most of the documents are from the administrative committee followed by other committee's minutes and reports arranged alphabetically. The largest portion of the materials are from the administrative committee, concerning matters of budget, policy, procedure and program implementation. 

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the history of the National Student Councils of the YMCA and YWCA and its publication "The Intercollegian." The National Student Councils of the YMCA and YWCA, or NSCY, meet annually between quadrennial assemblies to discuss the direction of the student Christian movement and make policy and practice decisions. Prior to a name change in 1951 the NSCY was organized under the National Intercollegiate Christian Council (NICC). Both organizations unite the work of the...

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Documents concerning leadership training schools of the National Student Councils of the YMCA and YWCA (NSCY). Leadership training schools located in New York and California combine academic study, cooperative living environments, religious instruction and instruction in YWCA and YMCA methods to train students to become leaders in student associations. Documents include school brochures, course outlines, notes, reports and correspondence to attendees. 

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Completed applications for the 1959 participants in leadership training schools of the National Student YWCA and National Student YMCA. 

Scope and Contents Documents concerning National Student Councils of the YMCA and YWCA (NSCY) membership policies, leadership, program development and relationships to other organizations. Membership policies and practices are developed to reflect the values of the organization and its members. Documents include membership study questionnaires and compilations of results for a study of the membership statement of purpose and membership requirements. Lists of officers and minutes of staff meetings concern the...

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Minutes, agendas and reports of National Student Councils of the YMCA and YWCA (NSCY) staff meetings. Meetings include discussions on the role of national and regional staff, program development and emphases and training methods. Staff meetings also include reports from conferences and assemblies.

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the development of staff of the National Student YWCA, National Student YMCA and the National Councils of the YMCA and YWCA. Staff seminars are open to any professional staff member of student associations. They offer focused training on methods of work in student associations, leadership techniques and practices for addressing common concerns among college students. To increase staff understanding of the Christian purpose of the National Student YWCA and National...

Scope and Contents Reports of National Student Councils of the YMCA and YWCA (NSCY) community service projects in Chicago, Illinois. These summer community service programs offer students from Christian student associations to learn about complex urban communities, serve a real need in Chicago through community service and develop personally through shared experiences and discussions. Reports provide context and background to the purpose of the programs, describe and evaluate the programs and include short...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning National Student YWCA and National Student YMCA college summer service group programs. The programs place participants in a church or social agency to gain experience working in an urban environment, develop their leadership skills and train in group work. In addition to job experience, the program includes workshops and discussion opportunities to complement the experiences. Documents include evaluation reports of individuals and of the total program, planning committee...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning National Student YWCA and National Student YMCA college summer service group programs. The program places participants in a church or social agency so that they may gain experience working in an urban environment and develop their leadership and group work skills. In addition to job experience, the program includes workshops and discussion opportunities. Documents include program reports reflecting on the participants' experiences, director's reports evaluating and...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning National Student Councils of the YMCA and YWCA USSR exchange program. The National Student Councils of the YMCA and YWCA exchange program with the Soviet Union is an opportunity for students from the United States and the Soviet Union to spend time in each other's countries, develop international understanding, learn leadership skills and share their own experiences with others. Documents are grouped by those pertaining to trip preparation and those concerning the trip...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning National Student Councils of the YMCA and YWCA USSR exchange program. The National Student Councils of the YMCA and YWCA exchange program with the Soviet Union is an opportunity for students from the United States and the Soviet Union to spend time in each other's countries, develop international understanding, learn leadership skills and share their own experiences with others. Preparatory materials include travel advice for Americans visiting the Soviet Union and study...

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Student and staff reports of National Student Councils from the YMCA and YWCA student industrial seminars. Student industrial seminar participants find industrial jobs, live in cooperative living situations and develop leadership skills. In addition, the program and discussions investigate the role of Christianity in labor issues and the overall industrial work climate. 

Scope and Contents Documents concerning National Student Councils of the YMCA and YWCA (NSCY) international summer seminars. NSCY international summer seminars offer students the opportunity to visit several European Countries studying foreign relations and increasing international understanding as they travel. Documents are grouped by year and vary in the type and amount of materials that are included. Each year includes at least one report, from the director or participants, and may also include brochures,...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning National Student Councils of the YMCA and YWCA (NSCY) summer projects. NSCY summer projects combine work experience, discussion sessions and group living to offer student participants a chance to expand job experiences, develop personally and spiritually and meet students from other associations. The Seattle Internes in Community Service and Industry project focuses on community awareness and social work training while the Martha's Vineyard Leadership Seminar focuses...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning National Student Councils of the YMCA and YWCA (NSCY) summer projects. NSCY summer projects combine work experience, discussion sessions and group living to offer student participants a chance to expand job experiences, develop personally and spiritually and meet students from other associations. Summer projects focus on different areas of development and experience including the federal government processes and legislators, community service, social work, employment in...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the National Student Councils of the YMCA and YWCA (NSCY) Washington, D.C. project. NSCY summer projects combine work experience, discussion sessions and group living to offer student participants a chance to expand job experiences, develop personally and spiritually and meet students from other associations. At the Washington Student Citizenship seminar participants gain an understanding of the democratic process in the United States, work in a federal agency and learn...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning YWCA of the U.S.A. student programs, the structure and organization of the student unit and National Student Councils of the YMCA and YWCA summer projects. The National Student Councils of the YMCA and YWCA (NSCY) is the joint governing body of the two student movements. Summer projects combine work experience, recreation and discussions to provide the participants with a meaningful summer experience. Brochures and project descriptions provide an overview of the summer...