Social change

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the planning, proceedings and results of the seventh national assembly of the National Student Council of the YMCA and YWCA. The joint session studies a central issue to both the National Student YMCA and the National Student YWCA and votes on recommendations and resolutions that are passed on to the organization's individual assemblies. The seventh national assembly centers on the theme, "Revolution and Response," and explores topics of changing social, economic and...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the National Student Council of the YMCA and YWCA (NSCY), its structure, communication through "The Intercollegian," and Leadership Training School. Lists of committees and their members offer some insight into the structure of the organization. Proposals and reports on the enlargement of the NSCY explore ways to increase the relationship and interaction between local student associations and the national organizations through structural reorganization. "The...

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Application forms, reports and evaluations of participants of the leadership training school of the National Student Council of the YMCA and YWCA. Through discussion and training, participations explore the role of religion and student Christian associations, develop leadership skills and learn more about the student YWCA and YMCA movements. 

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Documents concerning the leadership training school of the National Student Council of the YMCA and YWCA (NSCY), minutes of officer meetings of the NSCY and issues of "Program Cues." Leadership Training School documents include course outlines, directors' reports, application forms and evaluations of participants. "Program Cues" is a newsletter of the NSCY outlining program emphases and suggested program planning activities. 

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The National Student YWCA New York City Project invites men and women college students to spend a summer in New York CIty exploring social change through a combination of work in community organizations and seminar discussions. Documents include planning meeting minutes, student and director reports, program outlines, rosters and completed application forms. 

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The National Student YWCA New York City Project invites men and women college students to spend a summer in New York CIty exploring social change through a combination of work in community organizations and seminar discussions. Documents include planning meeting minutes, student and director reports, program outlines, rosters and completed application forms. 

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The National Student YWCA New York City Project invites men and women college students to spend a summer in New York CIty exploring social change through a combination of work in community organizations and seminar discussions. Documents include planning meeting minutes, student and director reports, program outlines, rosters and participating agency evaluations. 

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Rosters and applications for the 1968 National Student YWCA New York City Project. 

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The National Student YWCA New York City Project invites men and women college students to spend a summer in New York CIty exploring social change through a combination of work in community organizations and seminar discussions. Documents include planning meeting minutes, student and director reports, program outlines, rosters and completed application forms. 

Scope and Contents Documents concerning three National Student Council of the YWCA and YMCA summer projects. Summer projects are an opportunity for students to combine work, community engagement and seminars to increase leadership skills, cultural understanding and social change. The New York City project places students in social work and community agencies to gain experience in the issues of an urban environment. Similarly, the Twin Cities industrial and urban project explores the issues the come from a...

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Proceedings, reports and workbooks of the annual meetings of the National Student Council YMCA and YWCA (NSCY). The joint council meetings discuss and make recommendations on matters concerning both student movements. 

Scope and Contents Documents concerning social work organizations outside of the YWCA of the U.S.A. including Travelers' Aid and United Community Funds and Councils. The YWCA of the U.S.A. assisted women and children through travelers' aid programs from early on and as a national travelers' aid organization took form, the YWCA of the U.S.A. discontinued travelers' aid work in communities with a local travelers' aid society. This decision was made in part to prevent redundant work across the two organizations....

Scope and Contents Documents concerning YWCA of the U.S.A. public affairs program committee and civil rights issues. The YWCA of the U.S.A. Public Affairs Committee is responsible for developing the public affairs program informed by national and local issues and supporting the implementation of the program on the national and local level. Public affairs programs address social, economic and political issues by recommending actions, issuing statements, writing to members of the government and circulating...

Scope and Contents Program materials and documents concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A. Freedom Agenda Project. The Freedom Agenda Project is a program organized nationally encouraging local associations and communities to engage in discussions of civil liberties, democracy and constitutional rights. A national training program offers leaders an opportunity to discuss the central issues. The trainees then agree to bring their knowledge back to their community, train their peers and organize community discussion...

Scope and Contents YWCA of the U.S.A. public affairs newsletters. Public affairs programs in the YWCA of the U.S.A. educate members on important national and international social, economic, political and health issues and call for support and action in activity that affects the mission of the organization. Newsletters highlight current public affairs issues providing context, background and actions needed. In addition, the newsletters clarify the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s position on certain issues or...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A. public affairs program, office and positions. Public affairs programs in the YWCA of the U.S.A. educate members on important national and international social, economic, political and health issues and call for support and action in activity that affects the mission of the organization as an agent for social change. The national public affairs program is adopted at each convention cycle and include issues of national and international importance....

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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 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...

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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...

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...

Scope and Contents Reports on the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s USO activities followed by program materials and reports concerning the women's liberation movement and the YWCA of the U.S.A. Through their USO Division, the YWCA of the U.S.A. provides program and support to USO centers. Reports summarize their USO work. Also included are USO conference reports and outlines. Articles, reports and essays on the women's liberation movement concern the status of women in the United States and the YWCA of the U.S.A. in the...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the programs, administration and history of the World YWCA. The World YWCA exists to organize and unite national YWCA associations behind a common purpose while recognizing the differing needs of associations around the globe. Conference reports, committee reports and correspondence concern the organizational structure of the World's YWCA, the status and activities of national associations, the purpose and aims of the organization and matters of finance and budgets. The...