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Source: The Amsterdam News, May 17, 1952.
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May 17, 1952.
The role of a college in the community is nowhere better exemplified than that of City College and its relationship to the rank and file citizens of the city.
Located in the upper Harlem, CCNY has long provided the professional and cultural background for thousands of students in the community, many of whom have become outstanding leaders in many fields.
Under the administration of Dr. Harry Noble Wright, retiring next Sept. 1, from the pres[i]dency of the largest free insititution of higher learning in the country, City College has consistently striven to expand its community services.
During his 11-year term as president, Dr. Wright has succeeded in enlarging the adult education program, the evening adult business courses, and the veterans' programs which have aided thousands, many of them residents of the Harlem community.
In the 73-page report, "A College Leads and a College Learns", Dr. Wright has set down his philosophy on the personalizing of mass education and his ideas on bringing the college into a closer relationship with the community around it.
One of the main difficulties Dr. Wright was able to overcome was the problem of dealing individually with students.
Under his guidance the Student Life Department was created to solve that problem. Students now receive counseling on financial and personal problems as well as guidance in group and extra-curricular activities.
During his administration the enrollment rose from 21,775 in 1941 to its peak of 34,583 in 1947. Today it stands at 31,200, a credit to Dr. Wright and the successful conclusion of 21 years of work at City College.
To the people of Harlem, the adult education program has meant added opportunity to pursue useful knowledge after working hours. Under the program, more than 60,000 persons from all parts of the city have been helped to advance in their chosen fields on completion of courses in the Evening and Extension Division of the School of Business. Courses are also offered in many subjects at branch libraries and other neighborhood locations under the program.
In another phase of expanding the role of the college in the community, City College's Cooperative Training Program, instituted in 1947, has placed over 1,000 students in jobs related to their special fields during their senior years.
As a result of Dr. Wright's farsighted education philosophy hundreds of Harlem citizens have benefited and enabled to rise in the business and professional world.
Veterans of World War II have also received valuable guidance through the community services of City College. Over 22,000 have received counseling through the college's Veterans Vocational Rehabilitation and Advisement Unit, the [fir]st to be established at any college.
One of Dr. Wright's last accomplishments before announcing his retirement this week has been the completion of a postwar building plan. Under the building and enlargment program City College will gain the property of Manhattanville College which will add much needed space to the campus. Army Hall will be turned into a dormitory and South Hall will be acquired as additional facilities for the large student body.
A graduate of Earlham College, Richmond, Indiana, in 1904, Dr. Wr[i]ght also holds degrees from the University of California. Before coming to City College in 1931 he held the post of dean at Earlham, his alma mater. Dr. Wright was appointed associate professor in 1931, a full professor in 1941 and director of evening studies the following year. In December 1941, he was appointed president after serving as acting president from February of the same year. Having reached the age of 70, the mandatory retirement age, Dr. Wright will step down as president as of Sept. 1, 1952.
CAPTION: CITY COLLEGE campus is one of the majestic spots to be seen in the midst of the Harlem area.
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