University of Denver. Colorado Women's College
Dates
- Usage: 1997-
Biography
The Women's College of the University of Denver began in 1909 as the Colorado Woman's Baptist College. By the year 1915, enrollment in the college had reached 178 students. In 1967, the college reached an all-time high in enrollment at 1,117 students, and was renamed Temple Buell College after a gift of $25 million from Temple Buell. In 1973, the name was changed back to Colorado Women's College. In 1976, the Colorado Women's College proposed a merger with the University of Denver due to financial difficulties, but the offer was declined by DU. In an effort to explore a more diverse student base, CWC began The Weekend College program in 1979. Financial problems continued for CWC, and the College again approached the University of Denver about a merger. After a study conducted by both institutions, the University of Denver acquired CWC in 1982. The University of Denver continued The Weekend College as a part of its Daniels College of Business. In 1993, Michele Bloom became the Executive Director of The Weekend College. The Weekend College existed as a continuing education program for women, and Bloom renamed the program The Women's College in the same year she became Executive Director. The Women's College became a separate academic unit within the University, and Michele Bloom was named its first Dean in 1997.
Biography
Colorado Women's College acquired in 1882.
Sources
Card Catalog. Administration- Board of Trustees.
Biography
Colorado Women's College incorporated in 1888.
Sources
Breck, A.D. (1996). From the rockies to the world (pg.189).
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Colorado Women’s College opens in 1909.
Sources
Breck, A.D. (1996). From the rockies to the world (pg.189).
Found in 172 Collections and/or Records:
Five Year Plan - 1999, 1998 November 6-1999 February 24
This folder contains the supporting documentation for a Five Year Plan, starting in 1999, for the Women's College.
Founder's Day Dinner 2006, 2006 January 12-February 25
This folder contains materials pertaining to Founder's Day Dinner 2006.
Girls Initiative, 2006 March 29
This folder contains notes regarding The Women's College's participation in the Girls Initiative Network.
Giving Circles Project, 2006 April 27
This folder contains notes and an essay regarding the use of the concept of ''giving circles'' in The Women's College.
Homeless Initiative, 2006 December 11-18
This folder contains materials pertaining to an initiative to help the homeless in Denver.
International Visitors, 2006 June 19-November 27
This folder contains information pertaining to international visitors to The Women's College.
Lark Birdsong, Budget #3, Construction Costs / Engineering, 1999 October 8-2001 September 4
This folder contains email correspondence, floor plans, and other documents related to the budgetary concerns of the construction of the Chambers Center.
Lark Birdsong, Budget #3, General Correspondence Concerning Budget Items, 2000 May 18-2001 August 17
This folder contains correspondence chiefly with Michele Bloom pertaining to budgetary issues surrounding the construction of the Chambers Center.
Lark Birdsong, Budget #3, High Street Re-Zoning Costs, 2001 May 17
This folder contains correspondence and budgetary documents pertaining to the re-zoning of the section of High Street that the Chambers Center now occupies.
Lark Birdsong, Budget #3, Lark's Notes on Budgeting Issues, 2000 April 18-2001 August 17
This folder contains notes written up by Lark Birdsong regarding the issues surrounding the budgetary planning for the Chambers Center.