Book Description

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1921 edition. Excerpt: ...vicinity, so that each may offer to the other the wisdom that has been gained through its experience, and the joint product applied to the solution of problems that are common to all of us. Classes were opened October, 1920, in Springfield and Holyoke, Mass. The instruction is given by members of the faculty. The Executive Board consists of thirteen members, nine of whom are members of trade unions, and four represent the college. The funds are raised from a fee of two dollars charged each student per course. But the actual financial support comes from the college and from a grant by the Commonwealth Fund of New York. The courses given during the past year were: Current Economic Problems, and Trade Union Problems. The total enrollment was forty-five. One class met in a Public School, one in a trade union hall. Workers' University, Cleveland, Ohio. The first season of educational activity for the International Garment Workers of Cleveland began November 1, 1920. The Board of Education paid four instructors: English, Gymnasium, Pianist, and instructor in History of the Labor Movement. The Garment Workers exercised complete jurisdiction over the planning of courses and the selection of teachers. Classes were conducted at the Headquarters of the Union although public school buildings were available. A large auditorium in an adjoining club house served for gymnasium practice, motion pictures, lectures and large meetings. Recognizing the psychological value of the short term in stimulating interest, courses were planned on the basis of six weeks to a term. At the end of this period, all the courses originally planned were continued on request. The subjects offered were: English, History of the American Labor Movement, Economics, History of...