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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1965
Page
2
Bulletin reviews recent campus changes including a four course system housing plans and relaxed dorm rules. It notes student input is sought through dialogue with advisors friends teachers and administrators and urges readers to submit ideas. The piece frames change as a generational compromise shaping liberal arts education.
Currie introduces a four course system next fall prompting curriculum changes. The English department announces two English 97 seminars for seniors, while other departments maintain existing requirements. Interdisciplinary majors will require 10 to 13 points in two or three departments and students must proposal programs for approval.
Housing plan details a yet unnamed apartment building project to provide new dormitory space with renovations similar to building 616. 616 will be reserved for upperclassmen including seniors wishing to stay, while all students may live in dorms and new buildings. Funding relies on New York State Dormitory loans and private donations estimated at 10 million dollars. A donor appeal targets alumnae and commuters to meet immediacy needs and avoid delays.
Columbia unveils stricter dorm hours modeled on Princeton and Harvard. Students must sign guests in at designated lobbies with discretion and tact, aiming to reduce embarrassment and improve responsibility. The plan begins after spring vacation with Barnard and Columbia authorities optimistic.
The Physical Education Department announces changes to gym requirements. Sophomores and freshmen will take two hours weekly, juniors none. Freshman program shifts to self defense basics like judo. Credit losses from absences rise to one third of classes.
A Barnard letter argues for relaxed women in the dorms and liberal guest hours at Barnard and 616 residence. It compares Columbia Princeton policies, suggests 9 pm weekday cutoff and no sign in, and urges visiting hours for 616 with kitchen access and shared meals.
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