Word: institutionalize
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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13 - Radcliffe College may relinquish its role as an undergraduate college and become an "allied institution," sources tell The Crimson. The next week, students rally in Radcliffe Yard in support of the college.
And with changes in the air at Radcliffe, alumnae say they may consider giving to Harvard instead. They are skeptical about giving to an institution with no role in the education of undergraduates. They say they cannot commit to a research institution under Harvard's umbrella.
Last year, Radcliffe received 28 percent of itsoperating budget from gifts and bequests. As anallied institution that does not graduatestudents, Radcliffe would eventually no longerhave alumnae, and these sources of income wouldbegin to dwindle, coming only from those who wouldsupport a center for studies in gender.
Harvard, as it prepares to negotiate withRadcliffe, evaluates the institution as it would acompany it is planning to buy.
I was thinking about all this as I walked through the Yard after my last exam. The sun shone brightly on the trees and the carefully planted flowers were in full bloom. Students were throwing frisbees, and a tour group was staring attentively at the Crimson Key guide as he...