Founding the Future: A History of Truman State University - Couverture souple

Nicholls, David C

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1931112630 ISBN 13 : 9781931112635

Editeur : Truman State University Press, 2006

Synopsis

In 1867, Joseph Baldwin founded the North Missouri Normal School to train young men and women of the area to teach in the new public schools being established throughout the state. Baldwin believed that teachers must not only be highly trained in their particular field, but must also have a solid general education. Over the next decades the school continued to focus on training teachers for the public schools, but also developed a general education programme. Gradually, the curriculum expanded into other fields of study and professional training. Balancing tradition and innovation, the college built a strong foundation by providing a superior liberal arts and sciences education in a student-centred learning environment. In 1987, Northeast Missouri State University was given a new mission at the state's premier public liberal arts and sciences institution. This change in mission was reinforced a decade later when the name was changed to Truman State University.

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À propos de l'auteur

David Nichols traces the university's path as it evolved from a small regional teachers' college to a nationally recognised, highly selective liberal arts and sciences institution. Insights from faculty, administration and students provide snapshots of important moments in the university's history.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Truman State University Press
• Date d'édition: 2006
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1931112630
• ISBN 13: 9781931112635
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 342
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