College students -- Religious life

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 Documents concerning student Christian work on college campuses including governing documents of the United Campus Christian Fellowship, an overview of student Christian movements and a report of the study "Changing Values in College." This study, sponsored by the Edward w. Hazen Foundation, examines the affect general social science education has on the values and attitudes of American college students. The United Campus Christian Fellowship unites several student Christian movements to...

Scope and Contents Minutes and reports from general assemblies of the United Student Christian Council (USCC). The USCC, a member of the World Student Christian Federation, unites student Christian organizations in the United States to build Christian community on campuses and support the member organizations' shared goals. Reports from the 1958 general assembly are reflections written by two delegates from the YWCA of the U.S.A. Detailed minutes are available for the entirety of the 1957 assembly and...

Scope and Contents Minutes and reports from general assemblies of the United Student Christian Council (USCC). The USCC, a member of the World Student Christian Federation, unites student Christian organizations in the United States to build Christian community on campuses and support the member organizations' shared goals. General assemblies are the main legislative body of the organization allowing members to participate in discussion and decision making at a national level and hear reports and...

Scope and Contents Minutes and reports from general assemblies of the United Student Christian Council (USCC). The USCC, a member of the World Student Christian Federation, unites student Christian organizations in the United States to build Christian community on campuses and support the member organizations' shared goals. General assemblies are the main legislative body of the organization allowing members to participate in discussion and decision making at a national level and hear reports and...

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...

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Minutes and reports of the executive committee of the World's Student Christian Federation. The World's Student Christian Federation unites member student Christian organizations from around the world under common purpose in order to strengthen the international student Christian movement. The executive committee meets to discuss the administration, management and finance of the organization. 

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Minutes and reports of the executive committee of the World's Student Christian Federation. The executive committee carries out the program and policies of the General Committee of the World's Student Christian Federation meeting annually when the general committee is not in session. 

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Minutes and reports of the general committee of the World's Student Christian Federation. The general committee is comprised of at least one delegate from each member organization or group of organization and is responsible for the general program and policies of the federation, reviewing the progress of the movement and adopting a budget. 

Scope and Contents World Student Christian Federation constitution, consultation reports and history. The World's Student Christian Federation unites student Christian movements and organizations from around the world in common purpose and fosters international cooperation and understanding. The history and development of the federation is illustrated in a pamphlet celebrating its sixty-five years of existence while constitutions and bylaws with proposed changes establish its structure, organization and...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the World Student Christian Federation Life and Mission of the Church Project. Recognizing many cultural, global and political changes that have occurred and the relative stasis in the structure and organization of the church, the Life and Mission of the Church project seeks to "reexamine the traditional structures and mission of the churches." The relationships of the National Student YWCA and the United Student Christian Council to the project are explained in...

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Minutes and reports of officers' meetings of the World's Student Christian Federation. Meeting topics include staff and budget reviews, updates from member organizations, interorganizational relationships and the general progress of the federation. 

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Reports of the World's Student Christian Federation. The triennial reports summarize the general progress and emphases of the federation and its related student Christian movements. 

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Handbooks, discussion notes and pamphlets concerning the World's Student Christian Federation, its relationship with other organizations, it relationship as a lay Christian movement to churches and the overall mission and purpose of the organization. 

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the World University Service, an organization created to increase international understanding between college and university students through sharing resources and knowledge and by bringing together students and leaders from diverse backgrounds. The general mission, function and programs of the World University Service can be found in their annual report, meeting minutes and introductory pamphlet. The World University Service has a complex relationship to the...

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...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the student work of the National YMCA. In response to the changing climate on college campuses following World War II and a reorganization of the YMCA, the Campbell Commission and Commission on the Message and Mission of the Student YMCA study the purpose and aims of the student YMCA and its future. Reports and minutes of the commission's concern the beginnings of the commissions and the need for study, the process and approach to study and the results of the...

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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 Latin America is a program offering participants the opportunity to meet and learn in Latin America exploring social, education and political issues affecting students and increasing international understanding. Program outlines and reports summarize and assess the project and outline the proposed schedule. Additional documents include completed application packets, project evaluations, itineraries, materials sent to participants in preparation for...