Columbia College : 150 years of courage, commitment, and change / Paulina A. Batterson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Batterson, Paulina A. (Paulina Ann), 1930- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Columbia College (Mo.)--History.

Columbia College (Mo.).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (407 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Columbia, Missouri ; London, [England] : University of Missouri Press, 2001.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Columbia College, formerly known as Christian College, was founded in 1851 in the small frontier town of Columbia, Missouri. Touted as the first women's college west of the Mississippi River, Columbia College emerged as virtually a sister college to the University of Missouri, sharing leadership, faculty, and curriculum. Covering each of the school's presidential administrations, Columbia College examines all aspects of the college--academic, administrative, financial, athletic, and student life. Particular emphasis is placed on the role various individuals played over the years. Although created through the zealous efforts of progressive leaders of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), the college was bound by its charter to be nondenominational--an issue that sometimes led to passionate sectarian quarrels within the fledgling institution. Despite pre-Civil War political differences, denominational rivalries, and personality clashes, the college struggled to survive. Through 150 years of continuity and change, Columbia College has tenaciously upheld its liberal-arts tradition as a teaching-centered institution, seeking innovative ways to broaden educational horizons and meet the needs of new generations. From the sheltered environment of Christian Female College, Columbia College has evolved into a modern coeducational institution with twenty-four military and civilian extended campuses across the United States and in Puerto Rico and a thriving evening campus that specializes in adult education. Columbia College will be of great interest to Columbia College alumni, as well as to anyone with an interest in liberal arts and adult education. Those wishing to preserve the endangered tradition of the small private college will find the Columbia College experience not only an inspiration, but also a lesson in creativity, loyalty, and dedication.

Contents:

Intro

Contents

Acknowledgments

Where Others Fear to Tread

Setting the Tone

The Crucible

Transition Years

The Torch Is Passed

Heritage Revisited

One Life to Give

Small, Select, Serious in Purpose

Change and Continuity

Living Endowment

Guarding the Heritage

Securing the Heritage, Part 1

Securing the Heritage, Part 2

Full Circle

Appendix

Notes

Bibliography

Index.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

OCLC:

70763609