The 1960s
1960
College for Men moves into the Hall of Science (now Serra Hall), built with funds from a campaign initiated by Bishop Buddy, but run by an alliance of faiths. Pledges exceeded campaign's $3.5 million goal. Building includes science rooms, laboratories, a cafeteria, a faculty dining room, a book store, a lecture hall, classrooms and offices.
1961
USD's mascot changes from Pioneers to Toreros (bullfighters).
1962
The Vista campus newspaper publishes inaugural edition.
1963
Mother Anne Farraher replaces Mother Frances Danz as president of the College for Women.
1964
College for Women establishes summer-session program in Guadalajara, Mexico.
1965
The Second Vatican Council issues a document encouraging Catholic colleges and universities to "unite in a mutual sharing of effort," setting in motion the eventual merger of the institutions.
1966
Mother Nancy Morris is named president of the College for Women. Initiates sweeping changes, including eliminating the rule requiring women to seek the president's permission before leaving campus at night.
Bishop Charles F. Buddy passes away at age 78.
1967
Society of the Sacred Heart holds a Special Chapter to update their rules and way of life in line with the decisions of the Second Vatican Council. Members of the order now addressed as "Sister," not "Mother."
1968
Colleges for men and women hold first joint commencement at the San Diego Civic Center.
More than 500 students participate in coeducational classes.
1969
| 20th Anniversary Snapshot | |
| Enrollment | 1,971 |
| Faculty | 137 |
| Annual undergraduate tuition | $1200 |
| Annual room & board | $1,340 (women) $1,200 (men) |
| Degrees awarded | 331 |
| Campus buildings | 4 |
| Square footage | 766,000 |