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Excerpt From Snell Symposium Manual, March 2002, Jenepher Price Shillingford

Eleanor Frost Snell Programs, Correspondence and Other Documents

This 29 page manual accompanied the Snell Symposium Conference held at Ursinus College in Spring 2002. It includes information about the mission, background and development of the conference as well as a list of participants, mentors and keynote speakers.

Miss Snell's Way: A Life-Affirming Organic Model Created In Sport, Robin G. Cash

Eleanor Frost Snell Programs, Correspondence and Other Documents

This 156 page dissertation by Robin G. Cash, Ursinus College Class of 1972, was submitted to the faculty of Fielding Graduate Institute in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Human and Organizational Systems.

The dissertation explores a women’s way of coaching and being in sport that existed prior to Title IX. It considers a shift from an organic to a mechanistic coaching approach. An alternative model based on the concept of organicism and underlying principles of relational power, life-affirming actions, and inclusiveness of all beings is presented. This new model emerged from three …

Who Owns Our Values? Back To School, John Strassburger

Publications

This is the sixth in a series of occasional papers about the challenges confronting students and what Ursinus is doing to help them enter adult life.

The Snell Symposium; Beyond Leveling The Playing Field: Ursinus' Role In Developing Female Coaches, Wendy Greenberg, Sally Widman

Eleanor Frost Snell Programs, Correspondence and Other Documents

This magazine article describes the Snell Symposium, a collaboration between Ursinus College and the Centennial Conference, which focused on ways to increase the number of female coaches and athletic directors.

Eleanor Frost Snell: A Lifelong Impact, Jenepher Price Shillingford

Eleanor Frost Snell Programs, Correspondence and Other Documents

In this article, Jen Shillingford reflects on memories of Eleanor Snell and the revolution in women's sports.

Counting Quality, John Strassburger

Publications

This is the fifth in a series of occasional papers about the challenges confronting students and what Ursinus is doing to help them enter adult life.

First Year Versus Second Year Retention Of College Students: A Case Study, Heather M. O'Neill

Business and Economics Faculty Publications

Students and their families expend much time, effort and money researching which colleges or universities will best suit the students' needs. Simultaneously, institutions desire to find the cohort of students who will succeed at their schools. Recently, faced with more stringent economic constraints, schools are not only seeking students likely to succeed, but are more aware of the financial burden placed on schools if attrition is high. Since the cost of recruiting a class has risen over the years, the cost of losing students has increased. As a result, institutions are more interested in engaging in student retention studies to …

Transforming Experiences: The Benefits Of Intellectual Risk, John Strassburger

Publications

This is the fourth in a series of occasional papers about the challenges confronting students and what Ursinus is doing to help them enter adult life.

Writing For Their Lives, John Strassburger

Publications

This is the second in a series of occasional papers about the challenges confronting students and what Ursinus is doing to help them enter adult life.

Education For Self-Reliance, Responsibility And Hope, John Strassburger

Publications

This is the first in a series of occasional papers about the challenges confronting students and what Ursinus is doing to help them enter adult life.

A Celebration Of The Life Of Eleanor Frost Snell Program, June 27, 1993, College Communications

Eleanor Frost Snell Programs, Correspondence and Other Documents

This program is for the memorial service and reception held at Ursinus College in memory of Eleanor Snell. The cover depicts the Eleanor Snell Chair of Health and Physical Education medallion.

Letter To The "Snell Network" On The Death Of Eleanor Snell, June 9, 1993, Jenepher Price Shillingford

Eleanor Frost Snell Programs, Correspondence and Other Documents

This document is a typed note announcing the death of Eleanor Frost Snell and an invitation to a memorial service at Ursinus College.

Address At The Eastern College Athletic Conference Convention, October 8, 1991, Jane E. Brusch

Eleanor Frost Snell Programs, Correspondence and Other Documents

This is the typed transcript of an address given by Jane Brusch in acceptance of the recognition of Eleanor Snell by the EA1AW Educational Seminar Committee at the Fall convention of the Eastern College Athletic Conference in Hyannis, Massachusetts.

Letter From Glenn A. Mccurdy To Congressman Larry Coughlin, June 21, 1988, Glenn A. Mccurdy

Eleanor Frost Snell Programs, Correspondence and Other Documents

This letter from the Ursinus College Director of Communications to Congressman Larry Coughlin presents information about Eleanor Snell and inquires about a way to officially honor her.

Letter From Glenn Mccurdy To Dorothy Storck, May 27, 1988, Glenn A. Mccurdy

Eleanor Frost Snell Programs, Correspondence and Other Documents

This letter from the Ursinus College Director of Communications to Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Dorothy Storck presents background material on Eleanor Snell and inquires about a possible interview.

Press Release: "Ursinus Dedicates Snell Chair," May 11, 1988, College Communications

Eleanor Frost Snell Programs, Correspondence and Other Documents

This two page press release announces the dedication of the Eleanor Frost Snell Chair of Health and Physical Education at Ursinus College on May 27, 1988.

Ursinus To Honor Eleanor Frost Snell By Establishing Chair Of Health And Physical Education, College Communications

Eleanor Frost Snell Programs, Correspondence and Other Documents

This article about the endowment of the Eleanor Frost Snell Chair of Health and Physical Education appeared in the Spring 1987 Ursinus College campaign mailer "Patterns for the Future." A photograph in the article, by Art Wilkinson, shows Regina Buggy, Jenepher Shillingford, Vonnie Gros, Eleanor Snell and Adele Boyd at a kick-off fund-raising event.

Ursinus College Homecoming Schedule Of Events, October 27, 1984, Ursinus College Alumni Office

Eleanor Frost Snell Programs, Correspondence and Other Documents

This folded pamphlet advertises the schedule of events for the October 27, 1984 Ursinus College Homecoming. Included is a ceremony to honor Eleanor Snell, women's field hockey and lacrosse, and members of the U.S. Olympic team alumnae hockey players.

Pennsylvania Sports Hall Of Fame Philadelphia Chapter Awards Dinner Program, 1982, Pennsylvania Sports Hall Of Fame

Eleanor Frost Snell Programs, Correspondence and Other Documents

This 8 page program contains photographs and descriptions of the 1982 honorees of the Philadelphia Chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame. Eleanor Frost Snell is one of the honorees.

Draft Of Letter Announcing An Endowment Fund In Honor Of Eleanor Snell, February 18, 1978, Ursinus College Alumni Relations

Eleanor Frost Snell Programs, Correspondence and Other Documents

A letter sent to friends and former students of Eleanor Snell informing them of the creation of an endowment fund in her honor.

Ursinus College Founders Day Convocation Program, October 30, 1977, College Communications

Eleanor Frost Snell Programs, Correspondence and Other Documents

This eight page program outlines the events of the October 1977 Founders Day Convocation at Ursinus College and provides information about the recipients of honorary degrees. Eleanor Frost Snell and Edward Joseph Stemmler received honorary Doctor of Science degrees at this event.

Sports Information Fact Sheet About Eleanor Snell, Circa 1977, Michael Cash

Eleanor Frost Snell Programs, Correspondence and Other Documents

This two page summary of Eleanor Snell's career and accomplishments was compiled by the Sports Information Director of Ursinus College.

Financing Elementary And Secondary Education, Jeanmarie Grubb

Business and Economics Honors Papers

This 40 page thesis examines the funding of elementary and secondary education in the United States.

A Measurement Of The Economic And Social Impact Of Ursinus College, Jan M. Smith

Business and Economics Honors Papers

This 31 page thesis examines factors involved in estimating the impact of Ursinus College on the boroughs of Collegeville and Trappe.

A Study Of The Professional Life And Contributions Of Miss Eleanor Frost Snell To Women's Physical Education And Athletics, Harriet A. Gould

Eleanor Frost Snell Programs, Correspondence and Other Documents

This 112 page thesis by Harriet A. Gould (Metzger), Ursinus College Class of 1968, was submitted to the Graduate Council of Trenton State College in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Health and Physical Education. This biographical study explores the career and accomplishments, as well as the philosophy and coaching techniques, of Eleanor Snell who taught and coached for forty years at Ursinus College.

Assessment Of Economic And Social Benefits Of Day Care And A Budget Proposal For A Hypothetical Day Care Center, Nancy K. Lecrone

Business and Economics Honors Papers

This 31 page thesis examines the history of child care, women in the workforce, and a proposal for a day care center.

Philadelphia Board Of Women's Officials Recognition Dinner Program, October 7, 1970, Philadelphia Board Of Women's Officials

Eleanor Frost Snell Programs, Correspondence and Other Documents

This three page program accompanied the Philadelphia Board of Women's Officials recognition dinner held on October 7, 1970 at Williamson's at City Line. Attached to the front cover of the program is Doris Abrams' name badge. Doris received an award for basketball and softball at the dinner. Eleanor Snell delivered opening remarks.

Letter From Milton E. Detterline Jr. To Eleanor Snell, May 25, 1970, Milton E. Detterline

Eleanor Frost Snell Programs, Correspondence and Other Documents

This letter from Milton E. Detterline to Eleanor Snell remarks on the speeches and prayer given at the Testimonial Dinner held to honor Snell's retirement from Ursinus College.

Letter From Dorothy Schumann Plantholt To Eleanor Snell, May 22, 1970, Dorothy Schumann Plantholt

Eleanor Frost Snell Programs, Correspondence and Other Documents

This letter from Dorothy Schumann Plantholt congratulates Eleanor Snell on the occasion of her retirement from Ursinus College and remarks on Eleanor's professionalism and friendship.

Speech Notes For Eleanor Snell's Testimonial Dinner, May 22, 1970, Marion B. Earle, Vonnie Gros

Eleanor Frost Snell Programs, Correspondence and Other Documents

These are typed notes for speeches given at Eleanor Snell's Testimonial Dinner.