Thomas More College, however, provided women the opportunity to earn an undergraduate liberal arts degree.
[5] Sir John Rothenstein, who had directed London's Tate Gallery for 27 years, was a visiting Art Professor at the fine-arts department of Thomas More College in 1967.
[7] The curriculum at Thomas More College included a semester on "The Contemporary American" which was an interdisciplinary take on the subject through literature, art, philosophy and theology.
This petition requested three things: "That a general education program in birth control include lectures on moral, medical and sociological aspects; that theologians, physicians, sociologists and psychologists serve as lecturers; and that a qualified physician be available in the university infirmary or counseling service to answer any questions they may have on the subject.
"[10] In 1969, the board of trustees was reorganized to include a majority of nonclerical members, which officially made the university an independent institution.