A Native American woman unsucessfully attempts to enter the College, citing 1769 charter to education Indian youth. Hannah Croasdale becomes the first woman faculty member to be tenured at Dartmouth, as a member of the Department of Biology. The first of many committees to investigate the feasibility of coeducation instituted. Entire student body of Mt. Holyoke attend Dartmouth during intersession week. 1000 women from 18 schools attend.
College explores possibility of student exchange with nine other New England colleges.
Students around the country voice demands for more student participation in campus government issues. Peaceful demonstration held on Green in support coeducation. One hundred fifty women in residence as exchange students. John Kemeny selected as next President of the College. Alumni Magazine discusses pros and cons of coeducation.