State College in Centre County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Management Education

By Devry Becker Jones, May 31, 2019

1. Management Education Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Established in 1915 as one of the nation's first continuing education programs for business and industry. These programs, an outgrowth of Engineering Extension, boosted Pennsylvania's economy by tailoring instruction to thousands of clients statewide in such fields as Time Management, Employee Motivation, & Leadership, they served as models for similar continuing education efforts nationwide.

Erected by Penn State Alumni Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Industry & Commerce.

Location. 40° 47.881′ N, 77° 52.224′ W. Marker is in State College, Pennsylvania, in Centre County. Marker is on Fischer Road south of Allen Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: University Park PA 16802, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Labor Education (a few steps from this marker); Continuing Education (within shouting distance of this marker); Hospitality Management (within shouting distance of this marker); Indian Leadership

By Devry Becker Jones, May 31, 2019

2. Management Education Marker

(about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Pennsylvania State University (about 700 feet away); Martin Luther King Jr. (about 700 feet away); Irvin Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); McKee Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in State College.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 2, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 2, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 52 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 2, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.