File #5504: "1967-1968 Catalog, Educational Philosophy, Objectives, Library."

1967-1968 Catalog, Educational Philosophy, Objectives, Library.

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

Pg. 14-15. Left page: 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, 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. Right page: STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES, cont.: Describes providing of mental & physical well-being, educational services and resources, cultural and intellectual life, inspiration of great ideas; objective of students aiming to be worthy of the V.U. motto and traditions, responsible in citizenship and leadership. VINCENNES UNIVERSITY ATMOSPHERE: Describes emphasis on teaching, individual development, reasonable possibility of success, achievement of highest potential, wholesome social development & activities, high standards of conduct and values. CURTIS G. SHAKE LIBRARY: Describes the modern, 17,000 sq. ft library, directed by professional librarians; 7460 sq. ft. reading room, space for 400 students, space for 60,000 books, a reference room, periodical and browsing room, conference room, recording and microfilm room with three listening booths, motion Picture viewing room; current collection of about 25,000 books, bound magazines, 215 periodicals, steady growth, access to the Vincennes Public Library.

Vincennes University, Byron R. Lewis Historical Library

1967-1968

Vincennes University, Byron R. Lewis Historical Library

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