Auburn University - Glomerata Yearbook (Auburn, AL)

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fTHE ADMINISTRATIVE JOHN JENKINS WILMORE Dean School of Engineering and Director Engineering Experiment Sfafion The School of Engineering, iirst established at Auburn in 1872, today occupies an enviable position, not only in Alabama but in the entire nation. It deals with all phases of modern engineering, including construction, research, materials, machinery and processes of manufacturing. Its graduates are in demand in all industries because of their character and attainment, initiative, and thorough knowledge of the subject. The Auburn School of Engineering now offers nine Bachelor of Science Degrees in numerous different phases of engineering. The Graduate School has offered for more than forty years the oppor- GEORGE PETRIE MISS ZOE DOBBS Dean of Graduate School Dean of Women and Social Director tunity for one to study beyond the Bachelor of Science Degree in all courses offered by the institution. The principal aim of the school is to develop the power of independent work and to promote the spirit of research through well organized facilities for advanced study. The Master's and Professional degrees are the reward of those who complete thir graduate study. The Dean of Women acts in the capacity as general adviser to the women students of the institution, and through this office a personal contact is se- cured for them. A close relationship is insured to each woman student which gives increased incentive for higher scholarship as well as a desire for a more active participation in college activities. The Social Director exercises supervision of the dances and other social events' through the Student Social Committee. Visiting girls are amply cared for while in Auburn for the dances by the Dean of Women. The need for men who are well trained in agriculture grows greater with the passing years, and so has the Auburn School of Agriculture in propor- tion to meet this need. The school has its function in the training in all branches of agriculture from the farmer to the specialist. It offers courses Page 20

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YEAR which provide both a broad foundation in the pure sciences and a generous amount of cultural subjects with the hope of producing both versatile and cul- tured graduates. Its widespread experiment stations throughout the state aH:ords the solution to many perplexing agricultural problems. The Extension Service, with headquarters at Auburn, is the medium through which useful and practical information on subjects relating to agri- culture and home economics is disseminated among the people of the state through numerous county agents, including county home demonstration agents and specialists. It assists the rural people of the state in solving their prob- MARION JACOB FUNCHESS LUTHER NOBLE DUNCAN Q Dean School of Agriculture and Director Alabama Extension Service Director Agriculture Experiment Station lems by educational means and practical instruction relating to the farm and home. It holds practical demonstrations and publishes information as a means of reaching the people. The School of Science and Literature is the oldest school of the institu- tion and offers courses of study in various lines leading to the Bachelor of Science Degree. It is a service school for the institution. In it are contained the fundamental scientific, cultural and literary subjects necessary for the Proper training of men and women in all branches of the institution. Special emphasis is laid upon Economics and Business Administration, which are of great importance in present day industry. I The School of Architecture and Allied Arts offers degree courses in Arch- itecture, Architectural Engineering and Applied Arts. It also offers to the Students an option of either design for those wishing to become practicing architects, or construction for those wishing to engage in the field of structural architecture. The school is a member of the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture and is recognized by the American Institute of Archi- tects. Page 2l JOHN WINFIELD SCOTT Dean School of Science and Literature FREDERIC CHILD BIGGIN Dean School of Architecture and Allied Arts O O