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The Old Time College President

The Old Time College President

Schmidt, George P.
The Faculty of Political Science of C

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General EducationGeneral United States History

ISBN10: 1025371755
ISBN13: 9781025371757
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 254
Weight: 0.79
Height: 0.53 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Old Time College President explores the significant role of the college president in American higher education during the foundational centuries of the nation's academic institutions. This scholarly study, edited by George P. Schmidt and the Faculty of Political Science of Columbia University, examines the multifaceted responsibilities of these early leaders, who served not only as administrators but also as moral guides, intellectual pillars, and religious figures within their communities.

The work traces the development of the presidential office from the colonial era through the mid-nineteenth century, highlighting the transition from a clerical-dominated leadership to a more secular and administrative model. It provides insight into the daily challenges faced by these pioneers of academia, including curriculum development, student discipline, and the financial survival of their institutions. By analyzing the personal and professional lives of influential figures, the text offers a window into the socio-cultural forces that shaped the modern American university system.

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