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 ...
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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.
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VG in VG jacket. Book. 8vo-over 7¾-9¾" tall. Hardback bound in blue paper-covered boards with gilt title on the spine. Book has a small bump on upper front corner with light wear at spine. Interior is clean, tight and unmarked. Dust jacket has light wear at top of spine and a couple of short tears on back edge. A history of Columbia College, formerly known as Christian College, founded in 1851 in the small frontier town of Columbia, Missouri. Book provides a 150 year history. 395 pages including the Index.
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Very good in very good dust jacket. Ex-library. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. With dust jacket. 408 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade.
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MISSOURIANA. As new in as new jacket. Columbia: University of Missouri Press, c2001. first printing. 395pp, index, black and white photographs. 8vo. As new unread hardcover, as new d/j.
