That term is hard to define! Each state was granted by the federal government funding to purchase what usually were the old "Normal" teachers colleges, in the 1800's. They are supposed to stress agricultural and or sea studies. Orono is ours in Maine, and has been cut mercilessly by our government, to it's detriment. Part of the reason why compliance was not up to the level required by the nationally recognized sports programs at Maine! If anyone has a different definition, please feel free! Cathy Hart HOCKEY-L is for discussion of college ice hockey; send information to [log in to unmask], The College Hockey Information List.