File #5104: "1956-1957 Catalog, Vincennes, V.U. History, Objectives."

1956-1957 Catalog, Vincennes, V.U. History, Objectives.

Indiana-History; Vincennes (Ind.)-History; College Publications

Pg. 10-11. Left page: VINCENNES UNIVERSITY: HISTORY AND LOCATION: Description of the history of Vincennes University, with heritage going back to 1787 in the Northwest Ordinance, the 1804 land grant, incorporation of the university, the first Board of Trustees, chaired by William Henry Harrison, Governor of Indiana Territory; the location in Vincennes, Indiana, description of the founding, history, many firsts in the state, beauty, cultural advantages, interested people, and location on the Wabash River. PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION AT VINCENNES UNIVERSITY: Describes the status of V.U. as a community college supported by the county, state, and voluntary alumni and friend gifts, provision of educational opportunities for all, two years of college education for three types of students: transfers, vocational, or general education. Right page: STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES: Lists aims and long-range objectives of curricula, high school to college life, economic savings, social competence and contribution to society; vocational orientation, development of talents and abilities.

Vincennes University, Byron R. Lewis Historical Library

1956-1957

Vincennes University, Byron R. Lewis Historical Library

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