In 1967, the college added its first lay faculty members in its Departments of Theology and Philosophy, as well as its first full-time female faculty member.[1] Two years later, the student dress code was abolished.[16] In 1970, the college decided to admit women starting with the 1971–1972 school year.[16] The same year, the first female administrator was hired.[16] By 1975, the first year women graduated after completing a four-year course of study, women had attained highly visible positions in school organizations.