Honor System Debate at Barnard Questions Personal Responsibility
An article argues that honor cannot be defined or imposed by systems. It asserts honor is internal, self given, and a matter of personal integrity rather than external rules. A student cites Miss Shapiro’s belief in individual responsibility as central to Barnard’s ethos.
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Barnard College
Miss Shapiro
Undergrad
Bulletin
Bulletin Managing Board
Barnard
Marwell
New York
N.Y
Barnard Aims 1966-67 Pay Hikes to Stay Competitive
An open letter argues Barnard College should raise salaries across all faculty ranks on a sliding scale for 1966 1967 to attract and retain teachers. The authors contrast concrete pay increases with idealistic goals and criticize administration for prioritizing prompt salaries and fundraising over faculty openness to innovation.
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Miss Park
Barnard
Barnard Letters Discuss Commuter Effort and Student Government
Readers respond to Barnard and Columbia topics. Susan J. Silverman denounces an erroneous listing in the Wandercoote program and credits absence. S M Pincus asks about spring vacation timing. A commuter committee proposal aims to connect non residents with dorm students and activities. INITIATIVE is urged.
Defining a Code of Honor Within Institutional Practice
The text argues that formalizing honor through a working definition and credo guides exam rules and library procedures. It claims formal ethics are not unethical and that defining a code of honor can coexist with honoring dignity, including at Barnard.
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Barnard
Why Students Join SCOPE Says Wisconsin Sociologist
A University of Wisconsin sociologist told Columbia SCOPE members that many Northern students go South to expiate guilt for racial injustice. The study finds the typical SCOPE participant seeks personal absolution, often overlooking group power. It notes diverse backgrounds and says conflicts with SNCC were personal, not organizational.
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University of Wisconsin
Columbia
SCOPE
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