File #5411: "1965-1966 Catalog, V.U. History, Vincennes, Educational Philosophy, Objectives."

1965-1966 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 IN 1731, 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; providing opportunity for college education. Right page: PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION AT VINCENNES UNIVERSITY, cont.: Describes development of full potential, service to mankind, continuation of education; providing community in which serious pursuit of knowledge and disciplined academic study are required, awareness of the student's cultural heritage and morally responsible place in it, awareness of issues confronting the human family. STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES: Lists aims and long-range objectives of curricula, including three-fold program: two year academic transfers, general & vocational students, Continuing Education for adults; prevention of waste of human resources; economic savings; education opportunities; development of abilities, talents, social competence, contributions to society, vocational & occupational competence, mental and physical well-being, educational, cultural, and intellectual resources for the community.

Vincennes University, Byron R. Lewis Historical Library

1965-1966

Vincennes University, Byron R. Lewis Historical Library

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