Community College: Pre-World War II (1901-1939) by Libbi Farmer

1902

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First public junior college founded in Joliet, Illinois

1910

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Workforce and economic development mission begins to emerge

1920

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American Association of Junior Colleges (AAJC) established

1922

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AAJC resolution defines junior colleges as offering "two years of instruction of strictly collegiate grade"

1924

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Leonard Koos publishes influential book "The Junior College"

1925

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AAJC expands mission to include terminal vocational and paraprofessional training

1930

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First issue of Junior College Journal published by AAJC

1930

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Doak S. Campbell analyzes purposes stated in 343 junior college catalogs, finding multiple missions

1930s

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Adult education and community service mission emerges

Mid 1930s

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New perspective develops on junior college mission, especially in California, Mississippi Valley, and Texas regions

1936

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Byron Hollinshead's article redefines junior college as "community college" focused on meeting community needs

1938

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Merton Hill's study of California junior colleges confirms multiple functions by this time

1939

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Junior College Journal publishes "Junior College as a Community Institution" article advocating comprehensive mission

1900-1920

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Second Industrial Revolution- leads to economic, technological, and demographic revolution, resulting in a growing middle class that pushed for community college