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Scope and Contents Documents concerning the training of secretaries and leaders of the YWCA of the U.S.A. To ensure adequately trained staff and their continuing development several methods of training are used. The fellowship in training program is a fellowship opportunity for women interested in social work in the YWCA of the U.S.A. Women accepted into the two year fellowship receive a stipend to complete graduate work in the field of social work and complete training requirements at a local association....

Scope and Contents The National Training School of the Young Women's Christian Associations of the United States of America offers graduate courses for experienced YWCA of the U.S.A. secretaries, men and women working in related fields and those looking to redirect their careers to a related field. A historical overview of the school from its unofficial beginnings in 1891 through its status in 1918 describes the school's development and origins commenting on the courses of study, the development of the course...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning YWCA of the U.S.A. summer school courses. To develop leaders within the YWCA of the U.S.A. and offer development opportunities for those interested in association and social work, the YWCA of the U.S.A. Department of Study coordinates summer training courses. Courses are offered on YWCA of the U.S.A. association method and administration and in cooperation with universities and professional schools courses are offered on social work and group work. Evaluation forms from...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning YWCA of the U.S.A. summer school courses. To develop leaders within the YWCA of the U.S.A. and offer development opportunities for those interested in association and social work, the YWCA of the U.S.A. Department of Study coordinates summer training courses. Courses are offered on YWCA of the U.S.A. association method and administration and in cooperation with universities and professional schools courses are offered on social work and group work. Narrative reports,...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning YWCA of the U.S.A. summer school courses. To develop leaders within the YWCA of the U.S.A. and offer development opportunities for those interested in association and social work, the YWCA of the U.S.A. Department of Study coordinates summer training courses. Courses are offered on YWCA of the U.S.A. association method and administration, work with Girl Reserve, work with employed women, group work and general secretaryship. Narrative reports, pamphlets and outlines...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning YWCA of the U.S.A. summer school courses. To develop leaders within the YWCA of the U.S.A. and offer development opportunities for those interested in association work and social work, the YWCA of the U.S.A. offers summer training courses through the National Training School and the Extension Training Division. Courses are offered on YWCA of the U.S.A. association method and administration, work with Girl Reserve, work with employed women, rural associations, physical...

Scope and Contents YWCA of the U.S.A. training project budgets, statements, workshop materials and documents concerning the YWCA School for Professional Workers. To develop leadership skills and train secretaries in method and techniques used in the diverse sections of the YWCA of the U.S.A., training workshops, summer schools, seminars and institutes are offered by the YWCA of the U.S.A. Budget forms track the expenses incurred and fees collected for such training courses. Leadership workshops offer sessions...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning YWCA of the U.S.A. volunteer and leadership training. In addition to employing skilled and trained leaders, the YWCA of the U.S.A. relies on volunteer workers and leaders to carry out aspects of the purpose and aims of the organization. Similar to employed secretaries, volunteers undergo training and have the opportunities to attend seminars for volunteer training. Recruiting pamphlets for volunteers describe the volunteer opportunities, duties and benefits while...

Scope and Contents The YWCA School for Professional Workers is a YWCA of the U.S.A. training course for new or early career professional staff to provide training to emerging leaders on the purpose of the YWCA of the U.S.A., the role of the leader and the structure and function of the YWCA of the U.S.A. In addition, the school helps the attendees learn about their role as leaders in the YWCA and in implementing the objectives of the YWCA of the U.S.A. and the World YWCA. Correspondence, packets and workbooks...

Scope and Contents The YWCA School for Professional Workers is a YWCA of the U.S.A. training course for new or early career professional staff to provide training to emerging leaders on the purpose of the YWCA of the U.S.A., the role of the leader and the structure and function of the YWCA of the U.S.A. In addition, the school helps the attendees learn about their role as leaders in the YWCA and in implementing the objectives of the YWCA of the U.S.A. and the World YWCA. Correspondence, packets and workbooks...

Scope and Contents The YWCA School for Professional Workers is a YWCA of the U.S.A. training course for new or early career professional staff to provide training to emerging leaders on the purpose of the YWCA of the U.S.A., the role of the leader and the structure and function of the YWCA of the U.S.A. In addition, the school helps the attendees learn about their role as leaders in the YWCA and in implementing the objectives of the YWCA of the U.S.A. and the World YWCA. Correspondence, packets and workbooks...

Scope and Contents YWCA of the U.S.A. volunteer training guidelines and documents concerning volunteer training institutes. Volunteer leaders of the YWCA of the U.S.A. receive thorough training in the areas of meeting and program leadership, the role of the YWCA of the U.S.A., the structure and organization of the YWCA of the U.S.A. and their role in the organization. Training packets for trainers of volunteers outline a training program and provide materials to support the program. Volunteer training...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the National Board of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Leadership Services Department. The Leadership Services Department, responsible for program support, leadership development and national training programs, is dissolved in 1960 and its duties are split between the Community Division and two proposed bureaus. A memorandum announces this decision and plan of transfer of responsibilities. Program guides, discussion guides and articles provide suggested program content, methods...

Scope and Contents Cross references for legal subjects, charter and reports of the Membership Resources Division of the YWCA of the U.S.A. and documents concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A. Consultation on Narcotics. Legal cross reference sheets direct users to the appropriate subject file of the microfilm for a number of legal topics including use of name, desegregation, governing documents and international work. The charter, annual reports and reports of the Membership Resources Division concern its work as a...

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Supplementary materials to the 1933 program study of Kansas City, Missouri and Kansas including responses to questionnaires, initial reports and environmentals scans and vital statistics of the community. 

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Supplementary materials to the 1933 program study of Kansas City, Missouri and Kansas including notes from interviews and materials collected prior to the study concerning the history and function of each part of the Kansas City YWCA programs. 

Scope and Contents As part of a network of social work agencies and community organizations the YWCA of the U.S.A. and its local associations are sometimes part of studies assessing such programs. As participants, organizers or interested parties the YWCA of the U.S.A. uses the results of the studies to maintain awareness of the communities they serve and inform program decisions. Studies of the Kansas City, Missouri social agencies include two studies of the Community Chest agencies and their relationships, a...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the YWCA of Kansas City, Missouri and its Paseo branch. Visitation reports summarize and assess the activities of local associations giving insight into their operations, successes and challenges. In order to help coordinate work with the local YMCA, a plan of cooperation is proposed outlining the cooperative operations between the two organizations. Additional correspondence and reports concerning the YWCA of Kansas City, Missouri includes correspondence with national...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the National Board of the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s headquarters at 600 Lexington Avenue and descriptions of committees and the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s organizational structure. The National Board has headquarters, referred to as "600," is in New York City. Documents include programs for dedication ceremonies and a twenty-fifth anniversary celebration, correspondence concerning the building's status and use, pamphlets advertising its completion and correspondence with the...

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YWCA of the U.S.A. National Board Program Planning Committee documents followed by correspondence in response to a letter from Margaret P. Mead. Following the letters is a report compiling the responses organizing them by topic addressed. Other committee documents include notes on convention resolutions and comments on the structure and function of the committee.

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A. National Board Program Planning Study. To inform their decisions careful study is made of the divisions, functions and emphases of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Correspondence, reports and notes from the Committee on Financing the National Board, and the Foreign Division provide summaries of their work and emphases, comment on their needs and make suggestions regarding the national program. Additional materials concern convention resolutions in regards to...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the reorganization of the National Board of the YWCA of the U.S.A. In response to changing financial constraints and the needs of local associations the National Board undergoes periods of reorganization following careful study. Committees hear leaders from many departments of the YWCA of the U.S.A. and gather information regarding the work, purpose, problems, scope and methods of their departments. Correspondence and meeting notes from the departments summarize this...

Scope and Contents Minutes and reports of the National Intercollegiate Christian Council Committee on the Nature of the Student Christian Association Movement in addition to drafts and outlines of the report of their findings. The resulting documents of the committee's study concern the relationship of the Student Christian Associations to other denominational movements, the role of the student Christian movement in the social and economic crises of the time, the role of the church and religion on campuses,...

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Documents concerning summer leadership training schools of the National Intercollegiate Christian Council for officers of student Christian associations, formerly called presidents' schools. Documents include outlines of courses of study, reports of the results of the training schools, preparatory materials and workbooks and pamphlets advertising the training schools. 

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Documents concerning summer presidents' schools of the National Intercollegiate Christian Council for officers of student Christian associations, later called Leadership Training Schools. Documents include outlines of courses of study, reports of the results of the training schools, preparatory materials and workbooks and pamphlets advertising the training schools. 

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the National Services Division of the YWCA of the U.S.A. regarding administration practices, central check-in programs, organizational structure, local policies, National Services Division committees and a community study course. The National Services Division of the YWCA of the U.S.A. is responsible for the strengthening and development of local associations through advisory services, communication of trends and needs to the National Board and promotion of all National...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the National Service Division of the YWCA of the U.S.A. commission on administrative practices and sub-committee on administrative and membership practices. The National Services Division of the YWCA of the U.S.A. is responsible for the strengthening and development of local associations through advisory services, communication of trends and needs to the National Board and promotion of National Board services available to associations. The National Services Division...

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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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. 

Scope and Contents The Asian Study Seminar of the National Student YWCA is an opportunity for students and faculty to connect with student and faculty in India to increase international understanding and bring back their new experiences, knowledge and skills to their home institutions and student associations. The report of the project to the United State Department of State Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs, summarizes the program contents and includes itineraries, participant outlines and an...