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Harvard College
Harvard College was opened in 1836; it was the first college to be opened in the United States. The establishment is historical in the context of curriculum and higher education because it was the first institution; the student population that attended described vast socio-economic differences. Only those who could afford to attend Harvard did, creating what would could argue is a thirst for higher education amongst the entire U.S. population and changes in curriculum. -
The Morrill Act
The Morrill Act was revoultionary; "the act permitted every state to select 30,000 acres of federal land for intitutions of higher edcation- nearly 17.5 million acres were distributed," (Cohen & Kisker, 2010, p.115). Education curriculum saw growth as a result; stipulations included a focus on science and research, as well as inclusion of military tactics, agriculture, and mechanic arts (Cohen & Kisker, 2010). -
Joliet College
Joliet College was the first free community college opened in the United States. This is a tremendous establishment, as community colleges have become numerous in existence across the country, and are often on the forefront of curriculum instruction design. Community colleges are now the center of workforce courses, developmntal edcation, and financially affordable higher education.
