President's Office records, 1898-1901: George W. Flint, 1900.

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President's Office records, 1898-1901: George W. Flint, 1900.

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The collection consists of photocopies of newspaper clippings documenting public opinion both for and against Flint. Flint's tenure marks one of the most controversial in the history of the institution. Difficulties with the faculty, the Grange and agricultural societies and public opionion all combined to force Flint's resignation in 1901.

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University of Connecticut, Homer Babbidge Library

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University of Connecticut, Homer Babbidge Library

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University of Connecticut.

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In 1931, the faculty of the University of Connecticut voted to offer comprehensive examinations in most degree programs to graduating seniors, and outgrowth of a report to the Committee on the Study of Honors (11/6/1930). The departments reported the results of the examinations and their recommendations to the Registrar and the Committees on Scholastic Standing and Degrees with Distinction. Degrees would then be awarded without distinction, with distinction or with highest distinction. The progr...

University of Connecticut. Office of the President.

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George W.W. Flint was born 2 March 1844 in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. He graduated from Bates College in 1871 and had been connected with educational institutions in New Hampshire and Maine before coming to Connecticut. Prior to assuming the office of President, Flint was associated with the Collinsville, Connecticut schools. From the description of President's Office records, 1898-1901: George W. Flint, 1900. (University of Connecticut). WorldCat record id: 50728891 ...

Flint, George W.

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