Word: leadership
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...citizenship. The foundation is to be held by the Trustees of Boston University and expended by them in accordance with the judgment of the Board of Directors. It is the purpose of this memorial to provide a course of lectures on the theory and practice of Boy Scout leadership which shall include both classroom and also field work under the supervision of Boston University and the Greater Council of the Boy Scouts of America. In carrying out this purpose the Board of Directors shall observe the following conditions...
Professor Scott Nearing's study of "The Younger Generation of American Genius" has aroused widespread interest. He has come to the conclusion that American leadership "arises even the last generation from one-half of the population, the men from one small group of the population the college-bred, from one small geographical area, the northeastern section of the United States; from one small group of occupations, the professions." In reply to the criticism that the recent growth of the West makes a study of general nineteenth century talent unfair, Prof. Nearing chose 200 men in "Who's Who" who were...
There are many men in the University who would be glad to aid in this work, but such a movement does not arise spontaneously from "the peepul." Leadership is required, and the Federation is the logical body to lead. It has had a long sleep, and should have its strength sufficiently recuperated. The time is ripe for a revival, for a renewal of the work to nationalize Harvard College...
...life unattractive is not intrinsically sound. Naturally, higher education should develop an appreciation of the conveniences of civilization, aesthetic qualities, and a desire for a healthy social life. But if these things are not found in the country it is due more often to a lack of initiative and leadership than to an inherent defect in farm life. By the leadership of one man in a community, a cooperative effort to secure better educational conditions, and a stimulation of organized recreation and social life, would be carried on, that would greatly increase the attractiveness of country life...
...date over one thousand men have come forward and have signified their intention and willingness to give up three hours a week of their limited time to actual work towards that end; that the citizens of this country may at last turn their eyes to the natural place of leadership in the community--the universities--and see that the men who, through the advantages of their environment and education, should be capable of forming a wise judgment of this country's needs, have voluntarily and definitely put their stamp of approval upon the efforts of the President to improve...