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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1964
Page
7
Annette K. Baxter argues in favor of women's colleges stressing their bright future and intellectual emphasis. She argues absence of men fosters discipline and challenge to distrust of women’s intellect, and notes Barnard should remain a liberal arts institution or risk losing its identity.
The speaker argues educational opportunity will rise, needing many colleges. asserts women benefit from single sex liberal arts schools near resources, feasible to survive alongside coeducational options. He warns against romanticizing coeducation and predicts Barnard’s partnership role in advancing women’s higher education.
Edith Somborn Isaacs widow of Stanley M. Isaacs argues for partly integrated women’s colleges as an excellent compromise between isolation and full coeducation. She recalls Barnard and Columbia’s past, praising four years there as central to her life and education.
Mrs. Isaacs, Barnard alumna, discusses Greek history display and student life. She argues for liberal arts focus with practical courses like child care and typing and supports professional option programs. She questions full integration but envisions Barnard enduring if demand for four years of liberal arts remains.
Sarah Gibson Blanding of Vassar College argues that independent education for women remains vital. She stresses women as mothers teachers and community leaders shape the cultural climate and that women’s colleges must meet their unique challenges to endure.
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