The Trend of the American University

'The Trend of the American University' is a profound exploration of the evolving landscape of higher education in the United States, authored by the eminent educator David Starr Jordan. In this insightful work, Jordan analyzes the shifts in academic priorities, the democratization of learning, and the fundamental purposes of a university education during the early twentieth century.The book examines how institutions of higher learning must balance specialized research with the broad cultivation of character and citizenship. Jordan reflects on the challenges and opportunities facing American colleges, emphasizing the need for intellectual freedom and the pursuit of truth above all else. His perspective offers a valuable historical lens into the development of the American academic system during a period of significant growth and structural change.'The Trend of the American University' remains a significant contribution to educational philosophy, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the values and vision that shaped the modern university. It is an essential read for educators, historians, and anyone interested in the social impact and future trajectory of higher education.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.