Based largely on archival sources in the United States and Rome; this book documents the evolution of Fordham from a small diocesan college into a major American Jesuit and Catholic university. It places the development of Fordham within the context of the massive expansion of Catholic higher education that tookplace in the United States in the twentieth century. This was reflected at Fordham in its transformation from a local commuter college to a predominantly residential institution that now attracts students from 48 states and 65 foreign countries to its three undergraduate schools and seven graduate and professional schools with an enrollment of more than 15;000 students.This is honest history that gives due credit to Fordham for its many academic achievements; but it also recognizes that Fordham shared the shortcomings of many Catholic colleges in the United States in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. There was an ongoing struggle between Jesuit faculty who wished to adhere closely to the traditional Jesuit ratio studiorum and those who recognized the need for Fordham to modernize its curriculum to meet the demands of the regional accrediting agencies.In recent decades; like virtually all American Catholic universities and colleges; the ownership of Fordham has been transferred from the Society of Jesus to a predominantly lay board of trustees. At the same time; the sharp decline in the number of Jesuit administrators and faculty has intensified the challenge of offeringa first-rate education while maintaining Fordham’s Catholic and Jesuit identity.June 2016 is the 175th anniversary of the founding of Fordham University; and this comprehensive history of a beloved and renowned New York City institution of higher learning will help contribute to celebrating this momentous occasion.
#2504688 in Books Gibril R Cole 2013-09-17Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x 1.00 x 6.00l; .77 #File Name: 082142047X280 pagesThe Krio of West Africa
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A Must Read!By Robert T LardgeThis book succeeds in very clearly illustrating among other things; using the author's words; "that African Muslims played a crucial role in the evolution of Krio society; which included vital contributions to the social; economic; and political landscapes of nineteenth-century Sierra Leone and West Africa." Utilizing extensive research; the author takes us on a journey of the Krio as a Liberated community in the Freetown peninsula in 1787; through a period of intense persecution of the Muslims within the Liberated community; to the period of educational reform and cooperation and accommodation in relations between the Muslim Krio and the colonial regime in the nineteenth century. We are regaled with illuminating and intimate details; and are left with a thorough and satisfying knowledge of the interesting history of the Krio. The book read like a novel to me. I believe that it will be good for those curious about the history of the Krio; and those who may want a comprehensive history of the Krio during the period the author examined. I highly recommend this book.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A book of great depthBy Vicky FExcellently written; thoroughly researched book. It's great for college classes and also just an enjoyable read for history buffs and Africanists. I learned so much!
