Francis Wayland Index
Early President of Brown University

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When Wayland became President of Brown University:
"It was evident that reform was needed; reform and also expansion and elevation of the course of studies. His first endeavor was for reform in discipline. To secure this he framed a new set of college laws. He insisted upon a more systematic and careful supervision of the students' rooms by professors and tutors, who were required to occupy apartments in the college buildings.... He obtained "power to send away from college any young man whose conduct rendered him an improper associate for his fellow-students, or whose further connection with his class could be of no use to himself or his friends. It was understood at once that a firm, strong hand was on the helm. He wasted no time in compromising expedients. He meant to have it distinctly understood that college laws must be obeyed...." [Bio by James O. Murray - pp. 63-64.]

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Francis Wayland Bio
The Baptist Encyclopedia, 1881

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Wayland, Francis, D. D.
Early President of Brown University

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Revivals in Religion
A Letter from Francis Wayland, D.D.

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Slavery to Public Opinion
By Francis Wayland

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Prevalent Prayer
By Francis Wayland

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