The Final Chapter

One pivotal change in the need for the sisters to study science began in 1961 with unique cooperation with Saint John's University. Courses would now be coeducational and academic departments now shared classes. Some sisters were given new assignments, and others remained in the college because enrollment was stable. The hiring of lay faculty continued as enrollment soared. In addition to the college changes, the closing of Catholic high schools changed the teaching responsibilities and the need for the sisters to study science. Sister Jeanne Lust was the last sister teaching at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University.

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