SS25-212 The Land Grant Mission: 1862-2025
Stillwater | Available (Membership Required)
Often around Oklahoma State University, one hears the phrase "that relates to our land-grant mission. “Just exactly what does that mean? How did the land-grant movement begin? How does it apply to a university today in 2025? In this class, we will trace the origins of the 1862 Morrill Act and its subsequent legislation that impacted not only the U. S., but around the world. How has this mission been carried out in Oklahoma for more than a century? How does it shape policy and strategy for OSU in the workplace and classroom on campus today? Come learn and discuss.
Carol Schmitz
Dr. Carol Schmitz presented for OLLI for the first time in Fall 2022 and has taught 6 classes since. Previous to her retirement, she taught an academic course every semester at the college level for more than 30 years at the University of Southern California and more recently as an adjunct professor at OSU. Her experience also includes 128 peer-reviewed presentations at regional and national conferences for professional associations. Her Ph.D. is from the University of Southern California in the same areas as her first two degrees earned at Oklahoma State University in business and in higher education.