Manila Trade School Opening and Student Enrollment Difficulties

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When was the University of the Philippines established?

1908

Which college was opened in Los Baños, Laguna in 1909?

College of Agriculture

In what year was the College of Education opened at the University of the Philippines?

1918

Which unit at the University of the Philippines was established in 1911?

<p>College of Law</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Filipinos gradually replace foreign faculty members at the University of the Philippines?

<p>By sending qualified individuals for advanced training</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who were most of the early instructors and professors in science and engineering at the University of the Philippines?

<p>Americans and other foreigners</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did the Manila Trade School authorities find it difficult to enroll students in their courses initially?

<p>Filipinos had a general preference for prestigious professions like law and medicine.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the early years, what percentage of faculty members at the University of the Philippines were Filipinos?

<p>14%</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant reason why students were reluctant to enroll in science-related courses at the University of the Philippines?

<p>Social pressure to pursue prestigious professions</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why was it challenging for the University of the Philippines to attract students to courses like agriculture and engineering?

<p>Cultural attitudes favored other professions over manual work.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What change occurred in the composition of the University of the Philippines faculty between 1911 and 1925?

<p>Filipino faculty members increased significantly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one main reason behind the lack of Filipino students enrolling in agricultural courses initially?

<p>Desire to improve social status through prestigious professions</p> Signup and view all the answers

In 1913, how many Filipino engineers were there out of a total of 145 engineers in the Bureau of Public Works?

<p>18</p> Signup and view all the answers

By the end of 1925, how many engineers in the Bureau were Americans?

<p>16</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the establishment of the University of the Philippines fulfill?

<p>Short-run needs for professionally trained Filipinos</p> Signup and view all the answers

What impact did the extensive public school system at elementary and secondary levels have on professional education demand?

<p>Increased social demand for professional education</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the University of the Philippines being unable to meet the increasing social demand for universities?

<p>Private education became an alternative for professional education</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why were many existing private nonsectarian universities established during the early American regime?

<p>To help meet the increasing demand for professional education</p> Signup and view all the answers

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