LAND GRANTS
This section is dedicated to defining the idea of land-grant institutions and how rural areas are served by the land-grant family. Institutions such as 1862, 1890, and 1994 land-grants all had unique ways of joining this esteemed scholarly group but in the end, the goal of the land-grant is to provide research and outreach to better the lives of rural America.
Land-Grant Institution Definition
According to the Association of Public and Land- Grant Universities (APLU 2016), “the original mission of Land-Grant institutions, as set forth in the first Morrill Act, was to teach agriculture, military tactics, and the mechanic arts as well as classical studies so members of the working classes could obtain a liberal, practical education”. This was sponsored by Vermont Senator Justin Morrill, who saw the need for higher education in rural America. The intent was to provide an opportunity for those living in rural America to have the same educational opportunities as those living in urban areas. Today, many land-grant institutions, such as College of Menominee Nation, have expanded as modern institutions yet still teach practical skills. Land- grant institutions provide education to all Americans regardless of race or economic status. This model takes education and research to rural communities through extension programs that send educators to communities providing scientific research for optimal practices for living clean, safe, and healthy lives.
College of Menominee Nation located in Keshena, Wisconsin.
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Land Grant Map (pdf)
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