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Community education

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Community education, also known as Community-based education or Community learning & development, usually features programmes and activities that are developed in dialogue with communities and participants. The purpose of community learning and development is to develop the capacity of individuals and groups of all ages through their actions, the capacity of communities, to improve their quality of life. Central to this is their ability to participate in democratic processes.[1]

Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:

Center for Community Education records

 Collection
Identifier: 07.CCE
Abstract The Center for Community Education seeks to serve the greater community surrounding Eastern Michigan University and its activities include academic programs for school age children (K- 12) and programs for adults. This organization was established at Eastern Michigan University in 1969 in the Department of Leaderships and Counseling and was one of the first in the nation. The program was funded with eighty-five other university and state departments by the C.S....
Dates: 1969 - 1988

Center for the Study of Contemporary Issues records

 Collection
Identifier: 010.CSCI
Abstract

The Center for the Study of Contemporary Issues records include documents relevant to the center's operations from 1970 to its disbandment in 1975. The collection contains annual reports, catalogs, advertisement tools, and other materials. It is valuable to the study of organization mandates and internal processes.

Dates: 1970 - 1976

Charter School Annual Reports

 Collection
Identifier: 07.CSAR
Abstract

The Charter School Annual Reports detail the activities of the Eastern Michigan University Charter Schools Office, established in 1995. The Reports have been published from 1996 to the present, and the collection runs from 1996 to 2010.

Dates: 1996 - 2010

Charter School Office records

 Collection
Identifier: 07.CS
Abstract

The Charter School Office records detail the administration and activities of the Eastern Michigan University Charter Schools Office, from approximately 1996 through 2010.

Dates: 1996 - 2010

College of Education administrative files

 Collection
Identifier: 07.CEAF
Abstract The College of Education at Eastern Michigan University was formally established in 1959, but the University began as a Normal School, or teacher-training school, in 1849. Materials inlcluded in this collection are office files with budget reports, faculty and staff information, and documents related to administrative functions. Also included is information on the many national, international, local, and univerity organizations and committees that relate to teacher education. Other...
Dates: 1964 - 2007

John D. Pierce papers

 Collection
Identifier: 010.JP
Abstract John D. Pierce was an important figure in the early history of Michigan State Normal College and education in Michigan in general. He served as the first Superintendent of Public Education from 1836 to 1882, and gave the dedicatory address at the completion of the first building on the MSNC campus. The John D. Pierce papers include the following materials: Pierce's personal copy of the Holy Bible, along with clippings which were removed from the inside cover;...
Dates: 1797 - 1882

Michigan Council on Economic Education

 Collection
Identifier: 018.MCEE
Abstract

The Michigan Council on Economic Education (MCEE) records contain materials related to the Michigan branch of the Joint Council on Economic Education. MCEE was founded with the goal of ending economic illiteracy in the state of Michigan.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1950 - 1967

Office of Urban Education and Educational Equity records

 Collection
Identifier: 07.UEEE
Abstract The mission of the Office of Urban Education and Educational Equity (formerly known as the Office of Collaborative Education) is to support school-based research and reform efforts that focus on the challenges, problems, and issues confronting schools in providing an equitable education for all students.The Office of Urban Education and Educational Equity records collection includes materials pertaining to the history...
Dates: 1983 - 2000

Rural Education Student Organizations records

 Collection
Identifier: 07.RESO
Abstract

There have been several Rural Education Student Organizations at Michigan State Normal College. The Trailblazer Club was devoted to rural education, while the Collegiate Country Life Club was for students interested in rural life and in rural school teaching. The Rural Education Student Organizations records include materials from both of these organizations associated with rural education at Michigan State Normal College.

Dates: 1920 - 1944