Description
The story is comprehensive, covering the colonial era to the present, and takes a fresh look at themes like the rise of the research university in the 1880s and the administrative reforms of the 1960s. It also provides a modern and timely perspective on the role of Jesuit colleges in racial justice, women's education, and other civil rights issues, drawing attention to underappreciated Jesuit contributions in these areas. Michael Rizzi draws from both published and archival sources on the history of each institution to construct a single narrative, identifying common themes, challenges, and trends. Through the eyes of Jesuit colleges, it traces the evolution of American higher education and the role of Catholics in the United States over more than two centuries.
About the Author
Michael T. Rizzi is assistant dean and director of student services at the University of Pittsburgh.
Book Information
ISBN 9780813236162
Author Michael T. Rizzi
Format Paperback
Page Count 512
Imprint The Catholic University of America Press
Publisher The Catholic University of America Press
Weight(grams) 800g