Role of the Traditionally Black Public Institution of Higher Learning in Extension Education

Following the Civil War, education was deemed by Blacks to be the most significant element for their survival as independent and productive citizens. Never before had there prevailed such an ardent desire, by persons of African descent, for an education. To a great extent, intellectual enlightenment was considered a safeguard against further enslavement. This growing concern for education engendered a concerted effort by Blacks and benevolent whites directed toward the establishment of schools of higher learning for the former slaves. About forty per cent of the schools were established by private groups; many were of religious orientation. Albany State College in Georgia originated as Albany Bible and Manual Training Institute, with financial backing from Rhode Island's Hazard family as well as local supporters.1 Jackson State College originated through the efforts of members of the American Baptist Home Mission Society which was known as Natchez Seminary.2 Sixteen of the thirty-four traditionally black public institutions of higher learning are land-grant institutions.3 Federal Legislation created the Morrill Act of 1862 and 1890 which provided Federal

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