Rochester Institute of Technology Industrial Development and Educational Innovation in an American City

Gordon, Dane R.

ISBN 10: 0889461503 / ISBN 13: 9780889461505

Published by Edwin Mellon Press, 1982

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This is #90 of 100 copies of the First Edition that were numbered. This volume has a dark blue leather spine covering with gilt lettering and cloth covered boards. There are 428 pages to this volume. The page count does not include the sections with black-and-white images. I believe this volume initially had a slip case which is not now present. Additionally, there seems to be a faint red line that is about three inches long one quarter inch up from the bottom edge of the front board. The bottom spine end also shows two small spots where the blue dye of the leather has worn away. There are no marks internally to this volume, the gutters are intact, and there are no library marks nor previous owner's identifying marks included in this volume.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Rochester Institute of Technology Industrial Development and Educational Innovation in an American City
• Publisher: Edwin Mellon Press
• Publication Date: 1982
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0889461503
• ISBN 13: 9780889461505
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
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Synopsis

Rochester Institute of Technology's story now encompasses some 175 years of commitment to higher education. Almost uniquely among American universities, RIT has focused on educating a skilled workforce to support advancements in the industrialization and modernization of America. From its beginnings in 1829, when it harnessed the energy of a young city in upstate New York, through stunningly effective mergers and nimble responses to new technologies, RIT has evolved into a respected model in innovative higher education. In this new and enlarged edition of his original history of RIT (1982), Professor Gordon brings the university's fascinating chronicle up to date. RIT has enjoyed tremendous growth over the past 25 years, and readers will enjoy anecdotes on student life, insights into major initiatives, and an objective look at the tough decisions that have guided RIT into the company of the highest-ranking academic institutions in the United States. This book is of certain interest for urban and technological historians, college administrators nationwide, and especially RIT's own growing community of students, employees, supporters, and alumni.