In the Company of Scholars:
Yale Women In A Changing World
Post Conference Resources

April 30 & May 1, 2004
Susanna E. Krentz ’80, Chair

Post-conference survey (Survey executive summary in PDF format)

Over 40% of conference attendees responded to a follow-up survey soliciting reaction on a number of key issues including overall quality, various program elements, conference logistics, and next steps. The vast majority (some 93%) rated the overall quality of the women's conference as "excellent" or "very good." One hundred percent of the survey respondents expressed interest in attending a similar conference in the next two to five years.

"This was a wonderful experience. Before I went several (male) friends asked why I was going, what the point was. Although I couldn't really explain to them very well what it was all about before I went, I found I learned a great deal about myself, my time at Yale, and about women's current place in society. Men usually have plenty of other male colleagues/mentors around; it was simply nice to be with so many successful women!" says an attendee from the Class of 1980.

"I liked getting valuable career/life insights from more senior women. At the same time, I provided the recent graduates with mentoring, as well. It was great to get the whole spectrum of perspectives across the age ranges. On a related note, I liked how a Q&A session launched a 70's/90's debate on the women's movement and "opting out." I'm glad I had the chance to continue the discussion afterward in small groups. When the senior administrators referred to each other as "my sisters on the panel," I'm slightly embarrassed to say I literally cried. The conference energized and inspired me. I am so happy that out of all the topics floated for the conference, the AYA picked this one. That speaks volumes about Yale's commitment to promote and celebrate women's achievements," says a Class of 1991 alumna.