Larry Albertson explores and analyzes the qualities that contribute to the formation and maintenance of a relevant and responsive educational system. Kurt Leichtle explores the perception of farm women and documents how competition views of female role evolved from media depictions.

The Women’s Recreation Association (WRA) mission was to provide “women students with the opportunity to participate in healthful recreational activities and to promote good sportsmanship and fellowship. In WRA, a woman has an opportunity for service and leadership through diverse activities.” There were numerous team and individual sports that participate in tournaments. To compete, various teams were organized and entered by sororities, residence halls, or other independent groups. Sports included; volleyball, field hockey, basketball, bowling, swimming, gymnastics, badminton, track and field, and tennis. Female faculty advisors, including Emogene Nelson, serving as advisors, instructed the WRA activities. (Information compiled from WRA brochure.) Its predecessors include the Girls Athletic Association (GAA) and the Women's Athletic Association (WAA).