File #5457: "1966-1967 Catalog, V.U. History, Vincennes, Educational Philosophy, Objectives."

1966-1967 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 community junior college, the only publicly-supported institution of its kind in Indiana, providing opportunities for all, offering 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 opportunity for community and high school seniors to develop potential, pursue knowledge, study, become aware of cultural heritage and issues confronting humanity. STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES: Lists aims and long-range objectives of curricula, including three-fold program, prevent waste of human resources and provide economic savings, guidance, social competence, vocational orientation, mental & physical well-being, educational services and resources, cultural and intellectual life, inspiration of great ideas.

Vincennes University, Byron R. Lewis Historical Library

1966-1967

Vincennes University, Byron R. Lewis Historical Library

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