An historical analysis of the University of Wyoming's infancy years of university extension revealed that the institution established its extension program in 1891, approximately 4 years after the establishment of the university, and was among the pioneers in developing such programs in the United States. Historical evidence has also indicated…

This study investigated: (1) the early efforts of agricultural extension to provide educational opportunities for Wyoming settlers at the turn of the century; and (2) the establishment of the Cooperative Extension Service in 1914. The study was primarily an archival and library review of published and unpublished documents, with major emphasis…

For the purpose of this bulletin, extension classes are defined as classes organized to meet the needs of persons who are not resident students of an educational institution. Four kinds of extension classes may be distinguished--ordinary classes, short-course classes, lecture classes, and group or club study classes. This grouping is somewhat…

This report concerns itself with the growth and progress of "general" university extension for the biennial period 1922-1924. By general university extension is meant extension activities of universities and colleges in the fields not covered by agricultural and home economics extension under the Federal subsidy acts through the Federal land-grant…

Of the liberal movements dominating the thought of the world today, the greatest of all is the sweep of education. No phrase or dissertation can compass the entire scope or catch all the essential elements of the newer education that is shaping itself. But everywhere one direction is apparent: The trend of education is toward the people in mass…