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In the 1950s and 60s, U.S. agricultural education underwent significant transformation due to the Smith-Hughes legislation, which expanded vocational education amid challenging economic conditions like droughts and surpluses. The Vocational Education Act of 1963 played a pivotal role, emphasizing diverse courses beyond traditional agriculture, fostering off-farm job growth, and enhancing vocational training. Schools acquired modern equipment through matching funds, leading to the rise of innovative programs and increased student engagement. This era highlighted the importance of adaptability and establishing a legacy in education.
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SCENARIO: 1950’s/60’s • VO-ED LEGISLATION--SMITH-HUGHES--MANDATED FOCUS ON PRODUCTION AG • SEVERE DROUGHT IN OKLA, MID TO LATE 50’s • FOLLOWED IN EARLY 60’s BY HIGH CATTLE PRICES, BUMPER CROPS OF WHEAT, COTTON--SURPLUSES GREW RAPIDLY • COSTS OF STORING SURPLUSES TAXED ECONOMY
SCENARIO: 1950’s/60’s • CONCERN ABOUT TOO MANY FARMERS BUT, EXPANSION OF OFF-FARM, PRODUCTION RELATED JOBS • VOCATIONAL EDUCATION ACT OF 1963 PASSED • EXPANDED VO-ED BEYOND AG, HOME EC, T&I • INTENT TO PROVIDE VO-ED TO ALL WHO WANTED, NEEDED, COULD PROFIT FROM • INSTITUTED MANY NEW PROGRAMS, SERVICES (INCLUDING AVTS)
SCENARIO: 1950’s/60’s • ‘63 ACT MANDATED VO-AG GO BEYOND PRODUCTION • AUTHORIZED NEW COURSES (AG MECHANICS, VAOT) • PROVIDED $ TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT ON MATCHING BASIS
SCENARIO: 1950’s/60’s • SUMMER, 1963, I CHANGED SCHOOLS • FOLLOWED TEACHER WHO HAD BEEN VERY SUCCESSFUL WITH SHOW PROGRAM • BOARD WANTED TO REACH MORE STUDENTS, CHANGE EMPHASIS • SPENT SUMMER WITH BROOM, PAINT BRUSH, MANY TRIPS TO DUMP • CLEAN UP DISCLOSED ABSENCE OF EQUIPMENT • ADMINISTRATION/BOARD SAW MATCHING $ AS WAY TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT, INITIATE AG MECH EMPHASIS
PARTIAL LIST OF EQUIPMENT PURCHASED(IN SPAN OF 2 YEARS) • AC/DC 250 AMP WELDERS • OXY-ACETYLENE WELDING/CUTTING SETS • HOSSFELD METAL BENDER/SHAPER • WHITNEY METAL PUNCH • WHITNEY ANGLE IRON NOTCHER/BENDER • HOSSFELD BAR & PLATE SHEAR • INDUSTRIAL DRILL PRESS • JOHNSON MODEL J METAL BAND SAW
PARTIAL LIST OF EQUIPMENT PURCHASED(IN SPAN OF 2 YEARS) • ELECTRIC POWER TOOLS (GRINDERS, SAWS, SHEET METAL NIBBLER, IMPACT WRENCHES • INDUSTRIAL AIR COMPRESSOR • PAINT SPRAY SET-UP • PORTABLE DC WELDER/AC GENERATOR • PROTO MECHANICS TOOL SET (SOCKETS, WRENCHES, ETC.) • SAFETY EQUIPMENT (GOGGLES, GLOVES, COVERALLS, ETC.) • WELD TESTING STANDS
PARTIAL LIST OF EQUIPMENT PURCHASED(IN SPAN OF 2 YEARS) • NUMEROUS HAND TOOLS • 16’ CHAMPION STOCK TRAILER • CONSUMABLE SUPPLIES • +, +, +, +, +, +,
RESULTS • SHOP BECAME SHOW PLACE • LOTS OF VISITORS • ADULT EDUCATION CLASSES • OPEN HOUSE IN CONNECTION WITH FFA BANQUET • OTHER PARTS OF PROGRAM PROFITTED • ENROLLMENTS GREW • REMODELED CLASSROOM • BOOKS, SUPPLIES • NEW PICKUPS • HAD TO USE CARE IN MENTIONING WHAT MIGHT BE NICE TO HAVE--WOULD BE TOLD TO ORDER IT!
OTHER ACTIONS SPURRED BY ‘63 ACT (LATER BY ‘68 ACT) • MERGER OF NFA, FFA IN 1965 • FEMALE FFA MEMBERSHIP • CURRICULUM CENTERS, RELATED SERVICES FOR TEACHERS • HIGHER SALARIES • CORE CURRICULUM CONCEPT • ALTUS PI GROUP EXPERIENCE • FIRM FOUNDATION FOR TODAY
WHAT MY EXPERIENCE SHOULD MEAN TO YOU • TO SURVIVE, YOU MUST CHANGE • CHANGE HAS A PRICE--FORCES YOU OUT OF COMFORT ZONE--”TO TEACH IS TO LEARN TWICE!” • CHANGE HAS ITS PAYOFFS • YOU CAN FIND YOUR NICHE, IDENTITY • PROVE THINGS TO YOURSELF--”IF YOU REALLY WANT TO DO SOMETHING, YOU’LL FIND A WAY; IF YOU DON’T, YOU’LL FIND AN EXCUSE!” • YOU OWE MUCH OF YOUR SUCCESS TO THOSE WHO HAVE GONE BEFORE; BUT, YOU ESTABLISH A HERITAGE TO PASS TO THOSE WHO WILL FOLLOW YOU
