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)

University Of Oklahoma

ISBN 10: 0266957552 / ISBN 13: 9780266957553

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: 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)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266957552
• ISBN 13: 9780266957553
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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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.