Back Cover
Cover
Title Page
Copyright Page
Table of Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
1. Texas: Spain, Mexico, Republic, State
2. Early Attempts at Education: The Leadership of Mirabeau B. Lamar and Others
Part I: Financing
3. The Early Years of the University of Texas and the Permanent University Fund
4. The Fight for Control of University Lands
5. The Founding of Texas A&M and the Dispute between the University Board of Regents and the Texas A&M Board of Directors
Part II: Growth and Expansion
6. Religious Colleges in Texas
7. State Normal Schools and Colleges
8. Community/Junior Colleges
Part III: Access and Equity
9. Women and Higher Education
10. African Americans and Higher Education in Early Texas
11. Hispanics and Higher Education
Part IV: Structure
12. Higher Education Organization and Leadership
13. Texas Colleges Past and Present
Conclusion
Historical Photographs
Index