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Order of Exercises and Addresses Accompanying the Inauguration of Stratton Duluth Brooks, A. M., LL. D., As President of the University of Oklahoma, October 21st, 1912 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

University Of Oklahoma

 
9780266957553: Order of Exercises and Addresses Accompanying the Inauguration of Stratton Duluth Brooks, A. M., LL. D., As President of the University of Oklahoma, October 21st, 1912 (Classic Reprint)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0266957552 ISBN 13: 9780266957553
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Inaugural vision for a state university shaping Oklahoma’s future

A detailed look at a turning-point address delivered during the University of Oklahoma’s 1912 inauguration. It lays out how a modern university should work, serve the state, and lead in education.

The excerpt argues that a university must be efficient, accountable, and focused on real public benefits. It links strong standards in admission, graduation, and professional training to the health and prosperity of the community. It also describes the university’s duty to support public schools, train teachers, and guide statewide education with scientific methods and thoughtful leadership.
  • A clear call for high standards in teaching, admission, and graduation
  • The university as a leader of the state’s educational system
  • Emphasis on research, practical knowledge, and informed policy
  • The balance between public service and individual opportunity
Ideal for readers of educational history, state university governance, and early 20th‑century reform efforts.

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Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication date
2018
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0266957552
ISBN 13 
9780266957553
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
37