Weekend College Records

Collection

Identifier: U107

Staff Only

Abstract

The Weekend College was a branch of the University of Denver that provided an opportunity for women to earn a Bachelor of Business Administration degree by attending classes on weekends. The Weekend College was first established by the Colorado Women's College (CWC) in 1980 and then continued as a DU program following the CWC's merger with the University of Denver. The Weekend College changed its name to The Women's College in 1993. Records include correspondence, faculty lists, directories, brochures, advertisements, course schedules, course descriptions, newsletters, and student handbooks pertaining to the administration of the University of Denver's Weekend College.

Dates

Majority of material found in 1982-1993

Creator

University of Denver. Weekend College (Organization)

Biographical / Historical

The Weekend College was a branch of the University of Denver that provided an opportunity for women to earn a Bachelor of Business Administration degree by attending classes on weekends. The Weekend College was first formed in 1980 by the Colorado Women's College (CWC), and originally offered three degrees - a BA in Business or Art, or a BS in Allied Health.

Following CWC's merger with the University of Denver in 1982, The Weekend College continued as a DU program under the Daniels College of Business. In 1983, the original degrees offered by The Weekend College were eliminated in favor of a single BBA degree. From 1983 to 1993, the position of Director of the Weekend College changed hands frequently and was held by multiple individuals. Tom Obrenski was the final interim director in 1992 prior to Michele Bloom's appointment as Executive Director in 1993.

Following this appointment, The Weekend College changed its name to The Women's College in 1993.

Extent

0.75 Linear Feet

0.5 Linear Feet (6 containers)

6 Linear Feet (6 containers)

Additional Description

Scope and Contents

The Weekend College Collection spans the years 1982 to 1993. Material includes faculty lists, correspondence documents, brochures and advertisements, course schedules and descriptions, student handbooks, directories, and the Weekend College's newsletter publication.

Arrangement

The records are arranged into three series: 1. Administrative Files, 2. Publications, and 3. Memorabilia.

Related Materials

Records from the Colorado Women's College's history as an independent institution may be found in M130. Records from the history of the Colorado Women's College as a unit of the University of Denver, after its name change in 1993 may be found in U109.