History of Baruch College Book and Exhibit

7.1 Statement of Admissions Policy  November 12, 1969

The new Open Admissions policy was a highly debated issue. In November 1969, the Board of Higher Education outlined the new plans. [Source: Baruch College Archives. Board of Higher Education of the City of New York. "Minutes of Proceedings, November 12, 1969."]

7.2 Photograph of Tony Ermilo, Spring 1972

Mr. Tony Ermilo was an elevator operator at Baruch for 23 years and was much loved by the Baruch College community. He was made honorary "Dean of Transportation" in April 1971. [Source: Baruch College Archives.]

7.3 "Labor Relations Seminars For Colleges and Universities" (c.1985)

The National Center for the Study of Collective Bargaining in Higher Education was new program begun in the early 1970s. [Source: Baruch College Archives. National Center for the Study of Collective Bargaining in Higher Education and the Professions-Baruch College, CUNY. "Labor Relations Seminars For Colleges and Universities." c.1985.]

7.4 Photograph of Baruch Chapter, American Marketing Association

Clubs have always been a part of life at the muncipal colleges. At Baruch clubs that were linked to career paths were of particular interest. [Source: Baruch College Archives. Lexicon, 1972.]

7.5 "Fall '74 : The State of the College"

1974 worked the fifth year of its Open Admissions policy. Reflections on the college and what Open Admissions has meant for students, faculty, and administration are outlined in this article. [Source: Baruch College Archives. Baruch Today, September 24, 1974.]

7.6 Photograph of 1974 Apathy Protest

The battle against tuition began in the late 1960s, when the issue surfaced due to a fiscal crisis. Students at Baruch protested. [Source: Baruch College Archives. Lexicon, 1974.]

7.7 The End of a Tuition Free University

[Source: Baruch College Archives. Board of Higher Education of the City of New York. "Minutes of Proceedings, June 1, 1976."]

7.8 "New Lease Gives College Breathing Room"

Overcrowding of Baruch was a major concern and in 1975, 360 Park Avenue South leased eight floors to the college which would attempt to alleviate the problem. [Source: Baruch College Archives. Baruch Today, February 18, 1975.]

7.9 First Baruch Phonathon Rings Up $25,000

The success of the phonathon made it an annual event. Using non-tax levy funds was a way to supplement special programs at the college. [Source: Baruch College Archives. Baruch Today, June 25, 1975. ]