The Test (Michigan & the Great Lakes)
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| Rating | : | 4.99 (567 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0870136488 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 240 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-09-28 |
| Language | : | English |
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With gripping honesty and clarity, The Test not only chronicles the events, but offers an indictment of those institutional structures that ignored very real social concerns in favor of esoteric academic pursuits. Adams recounts the tumultuous nine months of his office: as the first university president to follow the legendary John Hannah, Adams inherited the unease and resentments that had been quietly swelling under seemingly calm administrative waters. These resentments, coupled with the increased social awareness generated by sixties activism combined in an explosive protest during the fall of 1969. Both a thoughtful analysis and eyewitness account, The Test presents invaluable documentary evidence of one of the most dynamic periods in American history.. By examining the perspectives of all the participants, Adams presents new directions for the growth and development of university communities. World renowned economist and president of Michigan State University, Walter Adams first published The Test in 1971, a year after his tenure as university president ended
For years, Dr. Adams maintained this position despite the fact that he was very popular with the students, faculty, and the Board of Trustees. At the outset, Adams made very clear that he did not want to be considered for the permanent presidency. Adams. Hannah, who had resigned his position as President in order to accept that as Administrator of the Agency for International Development (AID), in Washington, DC. To commemorate Walter Adams' contributions to MSU, the green lawn/ field west of the presidential residence (Cowles House), long used as a practice area by the Marching Band, was renamed in honor of Dr. Adams was asked to succeed President John A. About the AuthorWalter Adams (1922-1998), p
Richard Wiggins said Walter Adams was the greatest Michigan State president. Walter Adams was a nasty guy. I had the privilege - and the pain - of being his student back in the 1970s. He was a tough teacher and at the same time a great leader. Of all things, he was a great leader of the Spartan Marching Band. And, beyond his death, Dr. Adams left an NPR cause for WKAR in honor of Bastille Day. If. Robert Milne said Brings the 60's back to life.. Fascinating stories from the turbulent year 1969, written by a student-oriented university president. The lessons learned are timeless, and show that it is possible for reason to triumph over bureaucracy and political idiocy.
At the outset, Adams made very clear that he did not want to be considered for the permanent presidency. Adams was asked to succeed President John A. For years, Dr. Adams. Hannah, who had resigned his position as President in order to accept that as Administrator of the Agency for International Development (AID), in Washington, DC. Adams maintained this position despite the fact that he was very popular with the students, faculty, and the Board of Tr