Alumni discuss past and future of the College
The long range planning process began looking ahead by looking back. A panel of alumni discussed their experiences at Oberlin, and debated the college's future.
Race based merit scholarships eliminated
The loan component of the financial aid packages this year decreased by about twenty percent. According to Howard Thomas, the college was better able to meet students' demonstrated needs.
Safety and legal status of students living off-campus a concern
Off-campus housing, which is utilized by more than 600 students, is being assessed by the college and the town. Both parties hope to make landlords more accountable for the condition of their rental properties.
Students lead effort to build climbing wall
A group of students are attempting to scale mountainous obstacles to erect a climbing wall in Philips Gym. The group hopes to convince the administration to help finance the project.
Package will enhance the current system
Two college committees are currently researching the purchase of a new software system. The system would fundamentally alter the way that information is managed and transmitted throughout the computer network.
Students and Security work together
The Feminist Majority is working with the Department of Safety and Security to develop escort policies. The possibility of a student-run escort service has been discussed.
Asian-American Studies and career preparation discussed
Students discuss sexual offense policy
The Sexual Offense Policy is not entirely understood by many people on campus. Both students and faculty have expressed confusion concerning the policy.
