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1088
University of Bologna
The University of Bologna, founded in 1088, is the oldest university in continuous operation, as well as one of the leading academic institutions in Italy and Europe. It is one of the most prestigious Italian universities commonly ranking first in national rankings.
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1150
University of Paris
University of Paris was formally recognized when Pope Gregory IX issued the bull Parens scientiarum -
1200
Self Fulfillment
Men educated themselves to gain knowledge without the intent of any societal advancement -
1250
Latin
Latin was the language of choice during the medieval era -
1300
Competition
There was often competition between universities to secure the best and most popular teachers. -
Harvard University
Harvard is established and is the oldest corporation -
Tobacco Taxes
William and Mary Smith was awarded funds from tobacco taxes and export duties on fur. -
Small beginnings
150 Students enrolled in Higher Education -
College of Philadelphia
College of Philadelphia adapted a three-year curriculum that deviated from other colleges. -
Welcome Transylvania
Transylvania is chartered and recognized as the Oldest State University. -
One Thousand!!!
1,000 students enrolled in Higher Education -
Small Beginnings
Twenty-Five degree granting institutions are established. -
Slow and Steady
Within Sixty years, there was an increase of over 200 degree granting institutions. -
Homestead
The establishment of the Passage of Homestead Act. -
Education
9,200 earned degrees conferred. -
A Little Time Off
The start of Sabbatical leaves began at Harvard University. -
AAU
The Association of American Universities formed. -
Standardized Testing
The Development of the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). -
The Rise of Junior Colleges
456 Junior Colleges have an enrollment of 149,584 students. -
G.I. Bill
The establishment of the Servicemen's Readjustment Act (G.I. Bill) allowed Veterans an opportunity to attend college free. -
Baby Boom
3.9 million babies are born. -
Justice for ALL
Passing of the Civil Rights Act. -
OSHA
Formation of Occupational and Safety Health Administration and Clean Air Act. -
College Bound
11,185,000 students enrolled in higher education. -
Women Visibility
Women faculty on colleges/universities increased 33 percent. -
Seymour-Campbell Matriculation Act
Matriculation Act- California legislation passed the act designed to assist entering students’ grading, writing and arithmetic through remedial courses -
ADA
The Americans with Disability Act was developed in 1990. -
U.S. vs. Fordice
United States vs. Fordice- court ruled that Mississippi use of ACT scores exclusively to restrict admission to certain universities was perpetuating racial discrimination. -
Black graduates
56% of Black high school graduates enrolled in college. -
Salary Increase
Faculty salaries tripled, averaging $44,642. -
Crime Control
Congress passed the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act (VCCLEA). -
Tax Relief Act
Tax Relief Act- enables working students to deduct tuition payments on their federal tax returns. -
Patriot Act
Patriot Act- designed to regulate the flow of international students and scholars in the US -
Financial Aid
89% of private college students received some sort of financial aid. -
Political History
Presidential campaign reinvigorated college student involvement in political matters
