A Plan for a University Extension Department

<p>A Plan for a University Extension Department (1915) by Edward Augustus Fitzpatrick presents a detailed proposal for expanding the reach of universities beyond their traditional student body. This work outlines the structure and function of a university extension department emphasizing the importance of adult and continuing education. Fitzpatrick advocates for accessible educational opportunities for all members of the community focusing on practical skills and knowledge to improve lives and livelihoods.</p> <p>The plan includes sections on organization staffing curriculum development and methods of delivery. It argues that the university has a responsibility to serve the broader community through extension programs bringing education to those who cannot attend regular classes. This forward-thinking document offers insights into the early 20th-century vision of higher education's role in society and remains relevant for educators and administrators interested in expanding access to learning.</p><p>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 will 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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p>