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Cambridge College

Boston, MA

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About Cambridge College

Cambridge College: Where innovative graduate programs meet personalized student attention.

Cambridge College emerged from a groundbreaking vision for graduate education, distinguishing itself with a profound commitment to individual student success. Born from an innovative graduate program in the Institute of Open Education (IOE), the institution's philosophy has always centered on providing tailored support and immersive learning experiences.

The college's story began in 1971 when Eileen Moran Brown and Joan Goldsmith pioneered a unique graduate program within the newly formed Institute of Open Education. This program quickly gained recognition for its innovative pedagogical approach, offering students personalized attention, including hands-on critiques of videotaped performance in their professional roles. This focus on practical, individualized development laid the foundation for Cambridge College's enduring legacy of student-centered learning.

Under the leadership of its founders, the graduate program evolved. After affiliations and significant growth, Eileen Moran Brown embarked on an 18-month journey in 1979 to establish the program as an independent, fully accredited institution. This pivotal moment solidified its identity as Cambridge College, dedicated to continuing its mission of innovative and personalized higher education for generations to come.

Key Highlights

  • Founded in 1971 as an innovative graduate program focused on personalized education.
  • Pioneered by educational visionaries Eileen Moran Brown and Joan Goldsmith.
  • Known for offering individual student attention, including critiques of videotaped job performance.
  • Began its journey to independence and accreditation in 1979.
  • Achieved full accreditation as an independent institution, Cambridge College, in 1979.

Timeline

1971
Innovative graduate program created by Eileen Moran Brown and Joan Goldsmith.
1971
Institute of Open Education (IOE) formed by John Bremer at Newton College of the Sacred Heart.
1973
Eileen Moran Brown and Joan Goldsmith became directors of the IOE.
1979
Eileen Moran Brown began the 18-month process to elevate the graduate program to an independent institution.
1979
Graduate program officially became Cambridge College, a fully accredited institution.

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