Basic standards summary reports for student associations of the YWCA of the U.S.A., records of the National Student YWCA Black Affairs Committee, administrative records of additional committees of the National Student YWCA and the College and University Division of the YWCA of the U.S.A., and issues of "Issue Net" newsletters. Basic standards summary reports compile data submitted by student associations for their basic standards self assessments. Basic standards, similar to those used in community associations, are national benchmarks for an association's practices and policies. The Black Affairs Committee of the National Student YWCA is a communication channel for African American students, ensuring their needs are represented, providing resources and ensuring the One Imperative is actively pursued. Records include proposals, recommendations, reports and correspondence. Additional committee administrative records include minutes and reports and lists of members. Committee records are arranged alphabetically by committee and a list of committees represented follows the title card. "Issue Net" newsletters share information and resources about economic and political issues affecting students.
Student
1961-1970
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Student, Sophia Smith Collection of Women's History, MS 00324, Smith College Special Collections, Northampton, Massachusetts.
Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3, Reel 300
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