Assignment 1 – 1 page
After reading the article
The Discipline of Family Science and the Continuing Need for Innovation
(2014) (Attached) make an argument for the one historical stage in the history of family science (discovery, pioneering or maturing) that you would have liked to have been a part of, either as researcher or as a practitioner from that era.
· What kind of work might you have been involved in and why?
· Finally, discuss the events during that stage that you feel were most significant in shaping family science as we know it today.
Assignment 2 – 2 pages
Justin Morrill is the Father of Land Grant Institutions and the driving force behind the Morrill Acts of 1862 and 1890. More than 150 years ago, Morrill had a vision that the nation would be more prosperous if it provided opportunities for education to underrepresented citizens. Because of his vision, today many states have 1890 Land-Grant Universities.
describe the ways in which Morrill’s vision contributed to growth in higher education and its place in the history of family studies. Be sure to address the following:
· Do you believe his vision is still relevant today and why?
· Conduct additional research on the first land grant in a state other than New York. Locate and analyze the university’s mission and vision statements.
· Do the statements contain language consistent with the original premise of land grants? Give examples.
· Does the institution offer programs or conduct research that serves children and/or families in their community? Describe these programs/projects.
