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Speech (Classic Reprint): Delivered Before the Overseers of Harvard College, February 3, 1825, in Behalf of the Resident Instructers of the College, With an Introduction - Softcover
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Power, policy, and a university in crisis: a close look at how Harvard’s governance was challenged in 1825. This edition presents the core arguments from a push to give resident instructors more authority over instruction and discipline, and to reframe how the college is governed. It sheds light on the tensions between the governing Board of Overseers, the Corporation, and those who teach and live on campus.
The material traces a national-like debate inside a storied college, showing how reform proposals emerged, how they were discussed, and what changes were proposed. It also provides context for how leaders argued about power, accountability, and the role of political influence in shaping educational policy.
- Understand the key claims for expanding the resident instructors’ origin of laws and discipline
- See how arguments address accountability between governing bodies and campus staff
- Learn about the reactions of overseers, the corporation, and the wider community
- Explore how debates about governance foreshadow broader questions in higher education administration
Ideal for readers of history, higher education governance, and early American political culture who want a clear view of how one century‑old dispute shaped ideas about institutional control.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book, written in 1824, explores the ongoing debate over the governance of the historically significant Harvard College. The author examines the historical evolution of Harvard's administration and its impact on the institution's culture and curriculum. The book discusses the concept of shared governance between resident instructors and non-resident overseers, exploring the potential benefits and drawbacks of such an arrangement with an eye toward the principles of democratic representation and institutional autonomy. The author's insights provide a framework for understanding the ongoing evolution of higher education and the balancing act between tradition and progress. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332319879_0
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