Inside Information

Sororities and Independent Women

Date
August 1962

According to "Inside Information" a guidebook for women published by the Dean of Women's office, there were four national sororities on campus, Phi Mu, Pi Beta Phi, Chi Omega, and Zeta Tau Alpha as well as a group known as the Independent Women. The Independent Women was a social group of women that chose not to participate in the greek system.

Extra-Curricular

Date
August 1962

"Extra-Curricular" is a section in "Inside Information" a guidebook for women published by the Dean of Women's Office. This section encourages female students to get involved in activities outside of their academic life but cautions them "not to swallow every bit of college at once." Meaning, to fight temptation and only join one or two activities that they can "follow with genuine support and worthwhile contribution."

From Head to Toe

Date
August 1962

From Head to Toe is a section in "Inside Information," a guidebook for women published by the Dean of Women's Office in 1962. This section provides information on appropriate dress, stating, "the stylish coed is the one who has an eye for those things in which she looks best. To be stylish does not necessarily mean to attract attention. " Other suggestions include, wearing sturdy shoes, having proper rain attire, not wearing ankle-length skirts (because an individual might have to run to class), and finally to be meticulous about one's appearance.

A Young Man's Fancy

Date
August 1962

"...and that's what you are!" A Young Man's Fancy is a section in "Inside Information," a guidebook for women published by the Dean of Women's Office, that provides suggestions to women on "respectable dating." This section offers suggestions on appropriate date clothing (which should be neat and clean-at all times), suggestions on proper behavior (that will ensure a great report to his friends), and suggestions on suitable social graces.

Inside Information

Date
August 1962

"Inside Information" is a guidebook published by the Dean of Women office, starting in 1955. This guidebook provides rules and regulations for dormitory life, guidelines for social life, proper dress and manners, suggestions for academic success, information on sororities, and independents. "Inside Information" was sent to freshmen students prior to the start of the academic year. This edition was distributed in 1962.