File #5331: "1963-1964 Catalog, V.U. History, Vincennes, Educational Philosophy, Objectives."

1963-1964 Catalog, V.U. History, Vincennes, Educational Philosophy, Objectives.

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

Pg. 12-13. 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 an autonomous community college supported by modest tuition, voluntary alumni and friend gifts, and limited assistance from the county and state; provision of educational opportunities for all; two years of college education for three types of students: transfers, vocational, or general education. Right page: PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION AT VINCENNES UNIVERSITY, cont.: Describes intent to provide community in which serious pursuit of knowledge and disciplined academic study are required, awareness of the cultural heritage of Western Civilization, the student's morally responsible place in it, development of skills to judge the social processes, awareness of issues confronting the human family; describes engagement with community, earnest seeking to meet the needs of 14 counties, adult education, cultural opportunities and intellectual opportunities. 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

1963-1964

Vincennes University, Byron R. Lewis Historical Library

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