Free University of RIT records 1970-1973

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Free University of RIT records 1970-1973

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Records of the Free University, formed at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) in 1970. The school was started as a way for individuals to learn in an "unstructured and unrestricted" environment. The collection includes an annual report, goals and objectives, correspondence, course descriptions, and promotional materials. The Free University of RIT records consist of an annual report from 1972, goals and objectives, correspondence, blank instructor applications, course descriptions, and promotional materials. The course descriptions are from 1970-1973 and include information on the school and its purpose. The promotional materials consist of two printed cards and two newspapers from the school.

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RIT Library, Wallace Library

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RIT Library, Wallace Library

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Rochester Institute of Technology. Free University,

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The Free University was formed at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) in 1970. Originally called the Alternative University, the school was run by the Campus Committee of Concern. The organization was created in contrast to the "modern" university and was meant to offer students an educational environment that was "unstructured and unrestricted." The idea was that students and instructors would determine the scope and direction of the class and no grades would be given. Additionally, the...

Rochester institute of technology

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It is unclear when the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) first admitted minority students. However, it appears as though the first African American students entered the Rochester Athenaeum and Mechanics Institute (renamed RIT in 1944) during the early 1900s. For instance, in 1906 Fredericka Sprague, the granddaughter of Frederick Douglass, took classes at the Institute. There are several other instances of African American students attending the school during the early 20th century as well...