William Pinar and William Doll established the Curriculum Theory Project in 1995 from their suite of rooms in 219 Peabody.
The LSU Curriculum Theory Project (CTP) was established in 1995 by two of the field’s most influential scholars — William F. Pinar and William E. Doll, Jr. Their vision was to create a space for rigorous, interdisciplinary inquiry into curriculum as lived educational experience.
From its early years, CTP fostered a vibrant intellectual community through international conferences, visiting scholars, and public lecture series. Signature initiatives like Curriculum Camp grew from this foundation, providing a platform for graduate student research and collaboration.
Over the decades, CTP has become a cornerstone in the development of curriculum theory, shaping the work of scholars, educators, and students around the world.
Highlights From Our History
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2025 Curriculum Theory Alumni Advisory Council (CTAAC) Created
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2023 Curriculum Histories in Place, in Person, in Practice Published
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2021 William E. Doll, Jr. Superior Graduate Student Scholarship in Curriculum Theory Established
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2020 CTP Archives Donated to Hill Memorial Library
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2013 William Pinar and William Doll Curriculum Theory Project Conference Room Dedicated
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2013 William Pinar & William Doll Papers Donated to , Hill Memorial Library
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2009 Curriculum Theory Graduate Collaborative (CTGC)
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2001 American Association for the Advancement of Curriculum Studies (AAACS) & International Association for the Advancement of Curriculum Studies (IAACS) Founded
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1997 CTP Doctoral Fellowship Created
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1997 Curriculum Theory Project Foundation Fund Established
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1995 Curriculum Theory Project Founded
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1992 Inaugural Curriculum Camp Held