No matter what social goals or federal laws exist, it will be a long time before the informal social environment in America's male-dominated colleges and universities will serve women students as well as men, suggests the president of Smith College. Until then "for women only" institutions are needed. (Author/LBH)

Vassar's new president believes the college can change the face of American coeducation, but there will first have to be changes made within Vassar itself. Her social outlook and administrative abilities are discussed. (Editor/LBH)