The Missions of Urban Institutions.
Overview & Synopsis
The many different kinds of urban institutions are identified and the state of higher education in urban areas is discussed. The effect of the land-grant colleges movement is described. Three guiding philosophies during the present century about American education are identified: colleges as aristocratic institutions, meritocracy, and egalitarianism. (MLW)
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Document Information
| Document Title | The Missions of Urban Institutions. |
|---|---|
| Author / Organization | Grobman, Arnold B. |
| Subject & Discipline | College Role, Commuter Colleges, Educational History |
| Categories | Education & Pedagogy |
| Publication Year | 1980 |
| License / Rights | Public Domain / Open Access Educational Resource |
| Resource Verification | Listed PDF (Verification Pending) |
| Original Host Website |
ERIC (Education Resources)
(eric.ed.gov)
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| File Format | application/pdf (Portable Document Format) |
| Language | EN |
| Catalog ID | DOC-294688 |
| Original Source Link | Visit Source Page on eric.ed.gov » |