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Slippery Rock University: Case Study

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Slippery Rock University is located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. The University was founded in 1889, and was originally known as Slippery Rock Normal School with an enrollment of 168 students. The institution began as a teacher education institution. In 1926 the school was purchased by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and turned into four year teacher’s college. The institution primarily focused on health and physical education, and secondary and elementary education. In 1960, the institution was renamed to Slippery Rock State College. The institution offered liberal arts, and other professional courses that allowed prospective students to earn their undergraduate and graduate degrees. Between 1960 and 1970, enrollment increased by 24.1%,
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