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Ellen H. Swallow Richards
Born in 1842, and Known as the "Founder" of the modern day Family and Consumer Science, Ellen was a pioneer in sanitary engineering, along with experimental research in domestic science, which ultimately laid the foundation for what we have today. -
Anna Barrows
Born in 1861, Anna Barrows was a teacher and author who helped contribute to the FACS movement through her lectures, interviews and demonstrations. -
Morrill Act of 1862
The Morrill act of 1862 was the creation of land grant colleges in the United States. It was funded by the proceeds of federal land sales. -
Una B. Herrick
Born in 1863, Una B. Herrick was the Dean of the College of Household and Industrial Arts. Later in her life, she became Montana State College's first Dean of Women. -
Land Grant Universities
The University of Arkansas-Fayetteville was designated by the state to receive benefits from the Morrill act of 1862. -
Agnes Ellen Harris
Born in 1883, Agnes Ellen Harris was a teacher who developed home economics programs throughout several states. She also founded the precursor to the modern day 4-H programs, then knows as "The Tomato Clubs." -
Agnes Fay Morgan
Born in 1884, Agnes Fay Morgan became a chemist and teacher, and was the long time chair for the home economics program at the University of California. -
Land Grant Universities
University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff was designated by the state to receive benefits from the Morrill act of 1862. -
The Lake Placid Conference
The first Lake Placid conference that began the creation of the American Home Economics Association. -
American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
The AAFCS was founded in 1909 by Ellen Swallow Richards. The original name was The American Home Economics Association, but was changed to the current in 1994. The name was changed to establish a formal break from the association with domesticity, instead focusing on issues of family and consumption. -
Smith Lever Act of 1914
The Smith Lever Act of 1914 is a Federal law informing people about current developments in agriculture, home economics, public policy and government leadership, 4-H, and economic development. -
Smith Hughes Act of 1917
The Smith Hughes Act of 1917 promoted vocational education in agriculture, trades and industry, and home economics. -
The Betty Lamp
The American Home Economics Association adopted the symbol of the Betty Lamp in 1926. The name was derived from the German words "besser" and "bete," which meant "to make better." -
The George-Deen Vocational Education Act of 1936
The George-Deen Vocational Education Act of 1936 provided an authorized annual allotment of $12 million that went towards agriculture, home economics, and trade and industrial education. -
The Vocational Education Act of 1963
The Vocational Education Act of 1963 expanded vocational education by allowing an increase in financial support, which helped put students in work-study programs. -
The Vocational Amendment Act of 1968
The Vocational Amendment Act of 1968 was the first legislation to officially reference postsecondary students in vocational programs, with set-aside funds for students from specific populations. -
The Federal Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973
The Federal Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits any discrimination of disabilities of persons participating in programs federally funded, in federal employment, and any federal contractors. -
The Vocational Education Amendments of 1976
The Vocational Education Amendments of 1976 required states too form activities and programs that eliminated gender bias, stereotyping, and discrimination in vocational education. -
Carl D. Perkins Act
The Carl D. Perkins Act was put in place to increase the quality of technical education within the United States to help the economy. -
The Centennial Celebration
The Centennial Celebration was a celebration to honor the 100 year establishment of the AAFCS organization.
