Columbia College Women 30th Anniversary: Why Coeducation Happened, and Why it Matters

The prelude to coeducation at Columbia College was a flood of decisions regarding coeducation at other highly prestigious colleges and universities during 1969-74. What hurdles had to be overcome? How well did coeducation work in its early years? And what can be learned from the past as we think about breaking through the barriers women continue to face?
Speakers:
• Nancy Weiss Malkiel - Author of “Keep the Damned Women Out” and Professor of History, Emeritus, Princeton University
• Kyra Tirana Barry CC’87 - Chair and President Emerita of the Columbia College Alumni Association
• Linda Mischel Eisner CC’87 - Director of Special Projects, Columbia University
Introduction by:
• James J. Valentini - Dean of Columbia College, Vice President of Undergraduate Education
Filmed at the Columbia College Alumni Association's symposium “Celebrating 30 Years of Columbia College Women” in New York City on Saturday, April 22, 2017.
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