Discover how an 1893 inquiry challenged leadership and shaped a Canadian agricultural college.
This historical report presents the findings of a Commission of Inquiry into the Ontario Agricultural College and Experimental Farm. It covers disputes among faculty, staff concerns, and the reactions of students and administrators. Readers will see how governance, expenditures, and by-laws were scrutinized as part of an effort to restore order and accountability.
- Learn who played key roles in the inquiry and what their testimonies reveal about governance and loyalty within the college.
- See how accusations, evidence, and official records were used to evaluate management decisions and staff conduct.
- Understand the issues that sparked calls for reform and the commission’s recommendations for future administration.
- Get a window into late 19th-century institutional challenges and the processes used to address them.
Ideal for readers of historical governance, institutional reform, and Canadian agricultural history.
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Librería: Forgotten Books, London, Reino Unido
Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a detailed account of the 1893 inquiry into the Ontario Agricultural College. Amidst rumors of disharmony at the institution, Lieutenant-Governor Kirkpatrick appointed a commission to investigate alleged tensions between the President and staff. The commission's report reveals instances of conflict between President Mills and Professor Shaw, centered around issues such as student labor, resource allocation, and perceived grievances. The book also examines the conduct of various individuals connected to the college, shedding light on the broader issues of authority, accountability, and the pursuit of academic excellence within the institution. Through its careful analysis of the commission's findings, this book offers valuable insights into the challenges faced by agricultural education in the late 19th century and the enduring importance of fostering a harmonious and productive academic environment. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781331937678_0
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Librería: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Estados Unidos de America
PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Nº de ref. del artículo: LW-9781331937678
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Librería: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Reino Unido
PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Nº de ref. del artículo: LW-9781331937678
Cantidad disponible: 15 disponibles