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 737 Collections and/or Records:
Box 59: Statistics and Enrollment, 1991-2016
This box contains enrollment information, strategic planning, Corona Research information, and statistics.
Box 60: Miscellaneous CDs and DVDs, 2005-2011
This box contains audiovisual materials depicting commencement ceremonies, conferences, students concerts, and other campus activites. Several CDs do not have a case.
Box 61: Reports and Dissertations, 2005-2011
This box contains student dissertations/theses, annual reports on the Colorado Women's College, and faculty written works.
Box 64: Forging a New Vision, January 23, 2008
This box contains three timelines drawn by the art company Alchemy in a cartoony style. The timelines depict significant events in the college's history as well as goals for the future of the institution.
Box 65: Graduation and Student Photographs
This box contains student potraits and photographs of commencement ceremonies from approximately the early 2000s.
Box 66: Alumnae Information and Campus Activities
This box contains information about alumnae events, alumnae, boards, campus history, and student activities.
Box 67: Memory Books and Essay Contest, 1996
This box contains a memory book and memory cards from 1996 detailing alumae's positive memories of the institution and a 1996 essay contesting in which the children of students participated in describing why they loved their mother.
Box 446: Publications and Memorabilia, 1966-1989
This box contains scrapbooking materials, reunion letters, campus activity information, publications, newsletters, and meeting minutes.
Box 447: Class Syllabi and Course Descriptions, bulk: 1981-1989
This box contains syllabi from Spring 1982 to Winter 1989 with one additonal syllabus from 1998. Additionally, there are course descriptions from 1982-1983.
Brunch Event - Nov. 10, 2006 November 10
This folder contains an invitation to a brunch event and a print out of a spreadsheet of names and information.