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• Rochester Institute of Technology: Industrial Development and Educational Innovation in an American City
  Photograph of Dane Gordon The Institute almost lost a place in the educational life of Rochester due to these rapid changes in top administration that made it difficult for the Institute to adjust. Many issues, especially the changes in top administration, had played the roles in shaping the Institute in order to take a firm position to maintain its educational independence. The birth of the vocational education system at the turn of the last century is accounted for by the institute's always-adjusting curriculum. Where previously you learned your job through an apprenticeship, or simply through on the job experience starting at an early age, you could now go to school to learn the best methods of doing your job in the hopes of getting a leg up on others vying for the same position. The Institute had developed courses in subjects related to different types of employments, and continued to keep in close touch with the business and industrial community of Rochester. These ties may have been a key role for the continued success of the Institute.
• 1993 Convocation
  Students and faculty from the College of Continuing Education celebrate after convocation in June 1993.
• College of Continuing Education Holiday Card, 1991
  After experiencing reduced enrollment in the mid-1980s, the College of Continuing Education experimented with creative and unique marketing strategies to entice prospective students. This holiday card, distributed in 1991, incorporates clever imagery of various academic programs, signatures from faculty members, and the slogan “RIT College of Continuing Education: A New Kind of College”.
• College of Continuing Education, Holiday Card 1990
  After experiencing reduced enrollment in the mid-1980s, the College of Continuing Education experimented with creative and unique marketing strategies to entice prospective students. This holiday card, distributed in 1990, marked a period of change with the CCE with the introduction of new courses, academic programs, and student life. The card reads: “Pardon our dust while we expand” to encourage prospective students to pursue education as the institute changed. This seasonal card from 1990 is signed by the faculty and staff of the College of Continuing Education.
• Internal Analysis of Weaknesses - College of Continuing Education Strategic Planning
  Internal Analysis of the strengths of the College of Continuing Education (CCE). This is a part of the Strategic Planning book, January 1989 within RIT College of Continuing Educations records, RITArc.0430, CCE Strategic Plan, 1989, Box 2, Folder 15.
• Internal Analysis of Strengths- College of Continuing Education Strategic Planning
  Internal Analysis of the College of Continuing Education (CCE). This is a part of the Strategic Planning book, January 1989 within RIT College of Continuing Educations records, RITArc.0430, CCE Strategic Plan, 1989, Box 2, Folder 15.
• Executive Summary, Mission, and Strategic Directions - College of Continuing Education Strategic Planning
  Executive Summary, Mission, and Strategic Directions for the College of Continuing Education (CCE). This is a part of the Strategic Planning book, January 1989 within RIT College of Continuing Educations records, RITArc.0430, CCE Strategic Plan, 1989, Box 2, Folder 15.
• College of Continuing Education Strategic Planning Book
  The College of Continuing Education (CCE) Strategic Planning book was published in January 1989. It is a part of RIT College of Continuing Educations records and is located in Box 2, Folder 15: CCE Strategic Plan, 1989. The collection's resource record is RITArc.0430.
• No Excuses Promotional Letter
  This promotional letter that was most likely sent out to potential students lists several ways in which individuals may create excuses for their lack of motivation for continuing education. This letter is dated November 1987 from the College of Continuing Education at RIT. It lists ways in which people view adult education which include; working, not being able to afford it, not having interesting programs, and more. This promotional item speaks as an example of RIT’s cheeky advertisement during the 1980s.
• 1984-85 College of Continuing Education Programs and Courses “Access to the Future”
  The course catalog provides an in depth over of the courses available. There is an emphasis on flexible scheduling, as many students are working professionals with limited time to learn outside of their job. The course catalog also provides information on grading, tuition, financial aid and department phone numbers for further inquiry. This course catalogue features an academic probation and suspension policy somewhat similar to what we have today. The policy stated that All actions are taken at the end of the quarter, however, a student may petition the dean of the college for reconsideration of probation or suspension should the removal of an incomplete grade If a student was placed on probation and whose program cumulative grade point average is 2.00 or above will be granted one quarter to be removed from probation or she/he will be suspended from RIT.
• 1984-1987 Statistics of Total Graduate and Undergraduate Part-Time Enrollment Trends
  Total graduate and undergraduate part-time enrollment trends between 1984-1987. This is a part of the Strategic Planning book, January 1989 within RIT College of Continuing Educations records, RITArc.0430, CCE Strategic Plan, 1989, Box 2, Folder 15.
• RIT Official Bulletin “Access to the Future” College of Continuing Education
  The course catalog provides an in depth over of the courses available. There is an emphasis on flexible scheduling, as many students are working professionals with limited time to learn outside of their job. The course catalog also provides information on grading, tuition, financial aid and department phone numbers for further inquiry. This course catalog advertised cable telecourses and and video taped lessons that were available for both individual and group viewing at the library.
• RIT College of Continuing Education Course Catalog
  The course catalog provides an in depth over of the courses available. The course book features a section titled, “Why Consider CCE?” This section stresses the importance of learning and improving ones life in a technological society. There is an emphasis on flexible scheduling, as many students are working professionals with limited time to learn outside of their job. The course catalog also provides information on grading, tuition, financial aid and department phone numbers for further inquiry.
• Fall Festival 1979
  Students put on a play at the College of Continuing Education Fall Orientation. The actors are dressed as characters from the Wizard of Oz.
• College of Continuing Education Orientation
  In this photo, unidentified continuing education students listen attentively at an orientation event. This photo gives a good idea of the number of students that would have been part of an incoming class.
• Tips for Teachers of Adults
  This short list of techniques for teachers was found in a 1978 Faculty Guide for the College of Continuing Education at RIT. Some of the tips include humorous advice and some are legitimate reasons, including the differences between teaching young adults and mature adults. Often, there were behavior analyses written for this type of technique list. This is RIT’s attempt to prepare and inform the faculty of the continuing education college.
• Schedule of Evening Workshops 1977
  Between the years 1976 and 1777 the RIT Learning Development Center realized that their offerings for evening workshops weren’t as attractive as they could be. To improve on this they replaced their workshop, Taking a College Exam, with How to Cheat Legally on an Exam or How to Psych Out the Professor. Without exact records it can’t be determined the success of this change, but it can be assumed that it did raise a few more eyebrows.
• Schedule of Evening Workshops 1976
  In 1976 they had a series of evening workshops that would help new students succeed in their college classes. However, just a year later in 1977 they made some changes to this series of workshop. It turned this relatively strict series of workshops into a more fun and engaging experience.
• 1977 College of Continuing Education Clipboard Folder
  In 1977, the College of Continuing Education details the programs offered by the school. It addressed academic support, counseling, and other student services. This clipboard folder is a part of The College of Continuing Education records, RITArc.0430.
• Library Floor Plan
  This is a floor plan of the library during the 70s and 80s, before additions were made to the southern side of the building. The layout may seem confusing at first, especially without any labels for the main entrance, but it was still the same library we know and love.
• Predicted Student Enrollment
  Three charts from a 1977 planning document show the projected number of students enrolled in the College of Continuing Education. A steady increase is predicted through 1983.
• 1977-78 College of Continuing Education Programs & Courses
  The course catalog provides an in depth over of the courses available. There is an emphasis on flexible scheduling, as many students are working professionals with limited time to learn outside of their job. The course catalog also provides information on grading, tuition, financial aid and department phone numbers for further inquiry. This Course catalog features a section on Veteran’s benefits. The V. A. Education Benefits (grants) were be awarded to any veteran who entered military service before January 1, 1977, served at least 180 days on active duty and was honorably discharged. Amounts vary, but the award is based on the veteran’s student status, program of study, and marital status.
• College of Continuing Education Rap Group
  In the 70s rap had yet to become a well established genre of music. The rap groups the College of Continuing Education were to discuss problems and concerns students might have, or ask questions. Sadly the CCE didn't have their own group of lyrical poets in 1976.
• College of Continuing Education: Dr. Hugh Hammett
  Dr. Hugh Hammett worked for RIT's College of Continuing Education from 1974-1978. He was a professor and Division Director for the Humanities, Social Sciences, and Arts.
• College of Continuing Education Binder
  Other colleges may have given out branded binders or folders, but they weren't nearly as inventive as this one. The seal on the front of this binder was a zipper that you had to first unlatch, and then pull in the opposite direction you'd expect.