Montana State University Bozeman - Montanan Yearbook (Bozeman, MT)

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carried a story on it. The administration gave in and adjusted the hours to satisfy the students. The Depression spelled other problems for the university's students. Things in 1932 were difficult, and out of the 196 graduates, few found jobs. Approximately 90 received teacher certificates, but only 30 found positions. And of the 65 engineers, only two or three got fellowships and the rest had no jobs. Following the land-grant philosophy, the university has, through the years, provided numerous services to the State of Montana. With the establishment of the college in 1893, teaching was only part of the school's mission. The Agricultural Experiment Station was established at the same time and continues to conduct research in a wide variety of areas to serve farmers and ranchers of the state. With the passage of the Smith-Lever Agricultural Extension Act in 1914, the college became the base for the Cooperative Extension Service, which still provides information to all residents in the state through the office based at MSU, as well as through agents located in each county. The Engineering Experiment Station, created in 1924, works to improve the economy, efficiency and safety of engineering activity in Montana, to promote the conservation and utilization of Montana resources and to encourage appropriate new industrial activities. The facilities and staff of the College of Engineering may, under appropriate circumstances, be used to perform contract research for industry and government agencies. The university campus is a far cry from the converted roller rink where it was first opened. Approximately 40 buildings cover the 1,170-acre campus, housing all departments and administration. The university's growth is represented in the more than 11,233 students who enrolled during the year as well as by the 43,288 students who have received graduate and undergraduate degrees as MSU. The growth over the years in its academic programs is an example of the change. Instruction is offered through the College of Agriculture, Arts and Architecture, Education, Engineering and Letters and Science, and the Schools of Business and Nursing. Instruction leading to bachelor's degrees is offered in 42 fields, with graduate instruction in 38 fields at the master's level and 16 fields at the doctoral level. The academic program emphasizes the professions of agriculture, architecture, business, engineering, an, education and nursing along with strong support from the arts, humanities, biological, physical and social sciences. A continuing education program ex- 47