Vertical Files Collection, 1892-1998, and undated, includes materials which document the College of Education, Central State Normal School, Central State Teachers College, teachers, education, and teaching, in general. The first part of the collection is organized alphabetically by the different names the College had over time. Materials that could be linked directly to the various names are organized alphabetically under the appropriate College name. Subject files composed the second part of the collection, and are also organized in alphabetical order. Of particular note are the many reports and materials relating to the Teacher Education Project, mostly 1960-1964, and a report on Rural School Management, a Class Project, 1952.
Processing Note: Some publications and quasi-published materials as well as newsletters are included in this collection for a variety of technical reasons, as well as staff limitations and demands.
Organizational History:
Central Michigan University’s (CMU) current College of Education and Human Services is the product of over 100 years of development at CMU. In 1892, CMU was the Central Michigan Normal School. All courses were designed to train and educate students to become public school teachers. CMU operated its own training school and rural and extension courses. Over time, CMU expanded its courses and departments to become a full-fledged university. Still, most CMU graduates are teachers. Today, the College of Education, Health, and Human Services offers a variety of degrees linked to teaching; education administration; human environmental studies; physical education and sport; recreation, parks, and leisure services administration; and teacher education and professional development.
