At my university, the drop-out rate was high enough for everyone as it was. The CS department held a few couple of social gatherings for the women there - dinne

At my university, the drop-out rate was high enough for everyone as it was. The CS department held a few couple of social gatherings for the women there - dinners and such - and it really boosted morale amongst the people there, some of whom were thinking about dropping out. It's also worth keeping in mind that there are universities that don't have a dorm culture, which makes it even more important to create a social support system. Please consider what there is to gain - and feel free to weigh it against whatever there may be to lose - before discounting the idea of such a concept.