College of Education (University of Oregon)
From Lane Co Oregon
1872: University of Oregon established by an act of the state legislature. The citizens of Eugene and Lane County hold strawberry festivals and church socials, and sell produce to finance it.
1876: University of Oregon opens with 155 students and five faculty members.
1880: The precursor to the future School of Education, the “normal course” curriculum for training teachers is one of the three courses of study at the university. The science of instruction (pedagogy) is included in UO curricular offerings in order to meet the state’s demand for teachers.
1881: Henry Villard, the University of Oregon’s first benefactor, prevents the closure of the university by paying $7,000 of its $8,181.89 indebtedness.
1896: Pedagogy (the science of instruction) established as part of the Department of Philosophy.
First Education Summer School Session is held in Gearhart Park near Astoria, Oregon, for in-service training of teachers.
1900: Department of Philosophy and Education is established as part of the newly named College of Literature, Science, and the Arts.
1910: School of Education is established.
1916: The first UO education building is built. Originally known as Oregon Hall, it later became the west wing of Gilbert Hall. (Though this building is no longer part of the College of Education today, the words “education building” and the lamp of learning can still be seen in carvings over the door.)
1918: School of Education accredited by the Northwest Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.
1921: New education buildings include two structures built at the same time as Susan Campbell Hall. In addition to the college, they house a “cadet” teacher preparation school, host the law school for a while, and serve as a junior high school and then as University High School for the city of Eugene.
1920s: University High School becomes so well attended that enrollment has to be limited.
1926: School of Education begins to address needs of students with learning disabilities. Summer sessions teach special education pedagogy.
