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The Making of Florida's Universities: Public Higher Education at the Turn of the Twentieth Century

Carl Van Ness

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Description:The unique early path of public higher educationin FloridaInthis book, Carl Van Ness describes the remarkable formative years of highereducation in Florida, comparing the trajectory to that of other states and puttingit in context within the broader history and culture of the South. Central tothis story is the Buckman Act of 1905, a state law that consolidated governmentsupport to three institutions and prompted decades of conflicts over whereFlorida's public colleges and universities would be located, who would headthem, and who would manage their affairs.VanNess traces the development of the schools that later became the University ofFlorida, Florida State University, and Florida A&M University. He describeslittle-known events such as the decision to move the University of Florida fromits original location in Lake City, as well as a dramatic student rebellion atFlorida A&M University in response to attempts to restrict Black studentsto vocational education and the subsequent firing of the president in 1923. Thebook also reflects on the debates regarding Florida's normal schools, whichprovided coursework and practical training to teachers, a majority of whom werewomen. Utilizing rare historical records, Van Ness brings to light events inFlorida's history that have not been examined and that continue to affecthigher education in the state today.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Making of Florida's Universities: Public Higher Education at the Turn of the Twentieth Century. To get started finding The Making of Florida's Universities: Public Higher Education at the Turn of the Twentieth Century, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pages: 264

Format: PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition

Publisher: University Press of Florida

Release: 2023

ISBN: 0813070538

Description: The unique early path of public higher educationin FloridaInthis book, Carl Van Ness describes the remarkable formative years of highereducation in Florida, comparing the trajectory to that of other states and puttingit in context within the broader history and culture of the South. Central tothis story is the Buckman Act of 1905, a state law that consolidated governmentsupport to three institutions and prompted decades of conflicts over whereFlorida's public colleges and universities would be located, who would headthem, and who would manage their affairs.VanNess traces the development of the schools that later became the University ofFlorida, Florida State University, and Florida A&M University. He describeslittle-known events such as the decision to move the University of Florida fromits original location in Lake City, as well as a dramatic student rebellion atFlorida A&M University in response to attempts to restrict Black studentsto vocational education and the subsequent firing of the president in 1923. Thebook also reflects on the debates regarding Florida's normal schools, whichprovided coursework and practical training to teachers, a majority of whom werewomen. Utilizing rare historical records, Van Ness brings to light events inFlorida's history that have not been examined and that continue to affecthigher education in the state today.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Making of Florida's Universities: Public Higher Education at the Turn of the Twentieth Century. To get started finding The Making of Florida's Universities: Public Higher Education at the Turn of the Twentieth Century, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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