New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-03-21
REJOICING FOR WOMEN.
PLEASED THAT THEY MAY GO TO YALE.
cHAUNCLY NJ. DEPEw AND OTHERS INDoRsE
THE POSTGRADUATE COURSE FOR WOMEN.

THE POSTGRADUATE COURSE FOR WOMEN
The announcement which was made last week that
after the next academical year of Yale University the
post aduate courses carrying the degree OF Doctor
Of Philosophy would be opened 10 both sexes. was
received with many signs Of approval by all who
favor the higher education OF women The fact that
the conservatism OF the famous university OF New
Haven has graciOusy yielded so important privilege
10 those women who seek its GROWING hoGors in
scholarship is naturally regarded as an advance step
Of transcendent significance in educational progression
II is also held TO be tribute to the successful
duct of the exclusively female colleges In the country.
These have been IN operation sujhclent length OF
time TO demonstrate not only that there are women In
abundance who possess the ambition to cultivate TO
the highest possible degree their intellectual lacuhues
but that the faculties really exist and are capable OF
equal cultivation with those Of the other SEX
The so commonly INDUCED in quarter OF a
century ago. when wonau in her ambitious long1ngs
for broader field OF usefulness expressed discomfort
at finding herself restrained in paths OF learning Ve
gradually given place 10 approving words and acts until
Ia the closing years of the nineteenth century sue mas
herself acceptably, and upon her own established NOR
It's, admitted TO that moro exalted plane which has
been hitherto exclusively reserved for occupation by
her brother.
No dissenting voice has been heard respecting the
action Of Yale In connection with the movement. On
the contrary. graduates of the university, prominent
by Of their accomplishments In life. we'll
as those who, in the quiet pursuit Of their chosen bust
ness or profession do not TO discuss the subject
for publication. unanimous in their approval of the
step which Is proposed. All likewise concur In the
wisdom manifested In determining the method by which
the work shall be conducted namely by throwing open
the doors Of the university itself rather than doing IL
work through an annex, which would mean simply an
additional female college to those now in existence.
Speaking the general subject and especially upon
feat NJ. W has haen fol-
many years president of the Yale Alumni Association
Of New York, says
This departure of Yale is upon the same con-
sentative lines which have characterized the devel-
opmcnt OF that university. She does not establish
annex and thereby seek to do the work which is so,
admirably performed by Wellesley Smith and Vassar Il
but she does throw open her resources for post
graduate to the graduates Of those institutions
They give about the same education and very muo. |
the same curritulum at these female colleges As
the great universities for young There is cC
stantly increasing demand for specially nstruc |
and accomplished instructors in female colleges md
academies. Nest of the young lady students in
the post graduae will be those who have cone
from Wellesley Smith VasSar, who fitting !,
themselves to lc teachers. But of course there will
be many Others who will pursue special courses be- |
cause OF theit interest and enthusiasm In par |
ucular lines OF study ana investigation. The move
ment differs from the principle OF the only
another female college and not good as thce III |
sututions which specifically designed for girls. |
while this postgraduate furnishes oppoTtuni-
ties for those have exhausted all the Advantages
Of college and tie annex all the advantages |
in the departments which they have selected their
life work that are possible in the best universities
OF Europe"
David NJ. Hold, president Of the Home Fire In
surance COMPANY, says:
As understand 1t, II is adapted for women who
has boon rrndta Cd 10 avail
themselves Of university postgraduate arse. Or
suppose any woman who may pass the necessary
examination can avail herself of the advantages Of
fered think most decidedly that 1t II a good thing
believe In the higher education Of all women who
Inclined to SEX it, whose nature. talents. natural
dispositions and condition OF health such to
justify them In advancing their educational accom-
plishments / d not believe in forcing all young
women to an advanced position OF scholarship, be-
many OF hem untitled by disposition or
inclination or hath position in society for such
advanced conditions; but such women rs have an
ambition for hglrr scholarship should most decidedly
have opportunity 10 acquire 1t. OF course,
this opportunity for higher education will
be utilized mainly by women who want to fit them
selves for teachers OF higher character and this Is
altogether desirable. As the character and the ac-
Qurements In scholarship the part OF teachers
increased Will the character and capacities OF
the schools for supplying higher education to women
teacher is increased tie standard OF the colleges in
which they teach viii be advanced Therefore, the
plan Is most desirable and ! glad TO the move
ment begun Ia YALE
Ellis H. Roberts, Assistant United States Treas
urer in this city and graduate OF Yale, said:
While l should MT be in favor Of coednca'ion
at Yale for the Garlic years, it seems 10 me that
when women have goIe so far I'm studies rs To have
taken degrees they an be safely introduced INTO
any circles where ediraton is prosecuted ana 'hey
have postgraduate cur'es. 1t is timc' IN III!
Judgment for highest institutions OF Earning 10
open their doors 20 all women VINO nave
proved their adaptation 80 study by attaining d.
grees.' . - -
desirable addition tie OF study at lale
think that women ars showing themselves oaplpde
Of reaching the heights men IN coGcit'oI'
and that any college that gives them tic highest
I.'a~, DIT benef, nseif Moreover, it wn be
stimulus in every department TO elevate women IL
Dne of the developments of This Christian era aid
cannot look upon 1t in any other way thah WITH
enthusiasm ard approval
tale should have taken the initiative in this important
II was delighted said lie. when / heard of it, be-
me highest rank OF universities. The arts may row
'e called liberal in more ie'es ,han one n f tepne
ale could not have done anything more 10 her al
sniage than by taking this step she has ALREADY
irst in the hearts OF her countrywon - l.. ,
sherman ". Knevas said d" As Yale seems 70 bear
bout the same relations to NewYork Harvard does
Boston, think it viii prove an eNeeiemt hei o iof
curse In any manner interfere with what are exclu,
yely w9mes eoese Is py Of Ie chapoc
cr il No longer an experiment. In my Judgment the
presence Of women refnes TIC yC Giw mem
1etter advantages than they would otherwise have
approve entirely 81 The .tcp that has been taken
he plan OF Yale contcmpates something superior t.
hat. in my judgment"