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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1966
Page
4
Ad Hoc Committee outlines Barnard's strengths and weaknesses in 1960s liberal arts setting. Notes isolation as a challenge yet cites benefits from university affiliation. Highlights demand for clearer aims, stronger public image, broader curriculum, and less rote lecturing amid large class sizes and heavy course loads.
A committee at Barnard proposes a four course model for degrees, with freshmen allowed five courses later if desired. It argues four courses deepen study, reduce student tension, and have precedent at other institutions. Alternatives and administrative issues like credits and transfers are noted, with full details to come in Bulletin.
The Greek Games Central Committee and faculty advisors launched Greek Games 66 on February 11 with new reforms. Co-Directors are Mrs. Marion Philips and Kenneth Jones, with Pamela Skolnik as Sophomore Class Chairman and Kathy Grossman and Linda Papaharis overseeing Freshmen. Innovations include more English dialogue, a library exhibit, an English lyrics contest, and a speaking chorus added to the Entrance.
Barnard College faculty committee proposes Special Programs including a Program in the Arts and a Senior Scholars plan. The Arts program would let majors in fine arts music or theatre broaden study with cross discipline courses and joint sessions with New York City specialists. Senior Scholars would create a select fourth year group for top students while honors designation is not endorsed.
A new Ad Hoc Poverty Committee led by Deanne Shapiro and Nancy Leavin will educate the College community about local poverty. Reporting to the Representative Assembly, the panel invites student participation and plans a poverty forum with experts like Michael Harrington to share insights this spring or fall.
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