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Justin Smith Morrill/Morrill Act of 1862
Justin smith Morrill was a representative/senator from Vermont. He established funding's for colleges for programs that relates to Home economics, Agriculture, and Mechanic Arts. -
Land Grant Universities in Arkansas
University of Arkansas(Fayetteville) and University of Arkansas Pine Bluff -
Catherine Beecher
Began the home economics movement and an important figure in women's education. -
Wilbur O Atwater
Was a pioneer in the study of human nutrition and metabolism. American scientist who developed agricultural chemistry and nutrition science. -
Lake Placid Conference
First conference held to discuss home economics education. Ellen Richards was president and the profession was officially termed "Home Economics" -
American Home Economics Association
In this era the association was established and the first Journal of Home Economics was published -
Smith Lever Act of 1914
Establish a National Cooperative extension service for outreach programs. -
Smith Hughes Act of 1917
Provided federal aid for vocational education for agricultural and home economics programs -
American Dietetic Association
This association was founded and is the world's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. -
Melvil and Annie Dewey
Creating careers for women and moving Home Economics to higher education -
Land Grant University
Was designated by a state to receive benefits of the Morrill Act. -
Vocational Education Acts of 1963
Allowed financial support for vocational schoolss/ programs -
Vocational Admendment of 1968 &1973
To provide all citizens with the opportunity through education. -
Vocational Admendment of 1976
Allow federal funding for vocational programs to eliminate discrimination. -
Carl Perkins/ Carl Perkins Act
Increase the quality of technical education to help the economy. -
Scottsdale Meeting
Name officially changed to Family and Consumer Sciences -
Ellen H. Richards
First female graduate and professor of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Activist for consumer education -
FACS Professions
There are a wide abroad of different professions that can be explored such as interior design, nutrition, education, clothing, and finance that all impacts the world in a major way. -
Importance of FACS
A field of study that focuses on families and work and on their interrelationships. Tries to empower individuals and families to identify and create alternative solutions to everyday challenges -
Fun Fact
University have the highest percentage of degrees awarded in Family & Consumer Sciences Teacher Education.
