Purdue University. School of Consumer and Family Science
Organization
Historical Information
The former College of Consumer and Family Sciences enjoyed a long tradition at Purdue University. Its first iteration was the Department of Household Economics which began in 1905 within the School of Science. In 1926, the Department expanded and was established as the School of Home Economics. Finally, the School transitioned to the College of Consumer and Family Sciences in 1976, a move that significantly increased enrollment by male students. These changes in structure and name reflect the college's ability to evolve and change with the times, as well as the demands and needs of students. Today the college joins health and human sciences scholars to adress issues that are "vital to enhancing quality of life.
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Purdue University College of Health and Human Sciences Consumer and Family Sciences records, addition 03
Unprocessed Material — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 20160624
Dates:
1913 - 1978
Purdue University College of Health and Human Sciences records, addition 07
Unprocessed Material — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 20200206
Dates:
1913 - 2001