Name Cassandra “Cassie” Linder Class Ada Comstock Scholar 2023 Degree American Studies | Archives Concentration Project Inspiration I chose the Ada Comstock Scholars Program as my topic… Read more “About Me”
Author: Cassandra Linder
Bibliography
Ackelsberg, Martha A., et al. “Women, Welfare, and Higher Education: The Smith College Experience.” Women, Welfare and Higher Education: Toward Comprehensive Policies, Smith College, Northampton, Massachusetts, 1988,… Read more “Bibliography”
Current Affairs
Below are some, certainly not all issues plaguing the Ada Class currently. While there are many issues the class faces, it would be impossible to mention them… Read more “Current Affairs”
Rally for Adas
In 1994, the Ada Class came together, along with many members of the traditional-aged student body and members of faculty, to protest the cuts made in the… Read more “Rally for Adas”
Program Cuts
Financial Aid Cuts Under the presidency of Mary Maples Dunn, many cuts were made to the Ada Comstock Scholars Program, one among them being financial aid. Dunn… Read more “Program Cuts”
And Then There Were Adas…
The Ada Comstock Scholars Program officially went underway in September 1975.1 The initial class consisted of 35 members, 18 of which were in the program the previous… Read more “And Then There Were Adas…”
Pilot Program
About The pilot program for the Ada Comstock Scholars was initially founded in 1968 during the presidency of Thomas Corwin Mendenhall.1 During this time, faculty and administration… Read more “Pilot Program”
Mary Maples Dunn
Name Mary Maples Dunn Position President of Smith College Years Active 1985-1995 About Me Mary Maples Dunn was president during a tumultuous time for the college. During… Read more “Mary Maples Dunn”
Eleanor Rothman
Name Eleanor Rothman Position Director of the Ada Comstock Scholars Program (1975-1998) | Director of Ada Comstock Initiatives for the Future (1998-2004) Years Active 1975-2004 About Me… Read more “Eleanor Rothman”
Jill Ker Conway
Name Jill Ker Conway Position President of Smith College Years Active 1975-1986 About Me Jill Ker Conway was the first female president of Smith College. Conway’s presidency… Read more “Jill Ker Conway”