An Address Delivered Before the Alumni Association of Rutgers College
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
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Print on Demand. This book provides a detailed history of Rutgers College, exploring the motivations and events surrounding its inception as well as the evolution of its mission and values over time. The author traces the institution's trajectory, beginning with its founding in 1770 as Queens College. He highlights key developments and the role the college has played in the development of higher education in the United States, particularly in the area of theological and ministerial training. Throughout the narrative, the author emphasizes the college's commitment to academic excellence and its legacy of shaping the lives of countless individuals who have gone on to make significant contributions to society. In addition to providing a rich historical account, the book also delves into the challenges and opportunities facing Rutgers College in the 21st century, offering insights into the future of higher education and the ongoing role of institutions like Rutgers in shaping the minds and aspirations of young people. 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.…
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- Title
- An Address Delivered Before the Alumni Association of Rutgers College
- Author
- Abraham Polhemus
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- Book Type
- print-on-demand item
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1332096948
- ISBN 13
- 9781332096947
- Seller catalogs
- Biography and Autobiography
The speaker surveys the institution’s origins, its ties to the Dutch Reformed Church, and the long arc of growth that led to a modern college with a mission to prepare ministers, scholars, and leaders. By tracing key moments, leaders, and alumni contributions, the excerpt illuminates how a school’s legacy informs its responsibilities to students, the church, and the state.
- Understand the linking of a college’s history to its present mission and future goals.
- See how alumni engagement and philanthropy can fuel scholarships and endowment.
- Explore ideas for prize-driven merit and tuition support to encourage scholarly excellence.
- Gain a sense of the broader religious and national context that shaped Rutgers College.
Ideal for readers of institutional history, alumni perspectives, and the development of higher education in America, as well as those curious about the roots of Rutgers College and its long family of supporters.
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