Auburn University - Glomerata Yearbook (Auburn, AL)

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ITH TH6 GEORGE PETRIE Dear, of Graduate School MARION JACOB FUNCHESS Dean School of Agriculture The Alabama Polytechnic Institute, through its many departments, insures its students of a wide variety of courses from which to select a vocation. These departments are presided over by competent, well-trained leaders who have had many years of experience in their particular fields. The School of Agriculture has kept pace with the rapid advancement of agricultural methods within the past few years, and each year sends out many graduates to take their places in the trained field of agricultural specialists. Its many experiment stations throughout the state afford the solution to many problems of the farm. Auburn's School of Agriculture ranks second to none in the South. The Graduate School offers one the opportunity to study beyond the Bachelor of Science Degree in all courses offered at Auburn. 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 for those who complete their graduate study. The Department of Public Information was combined with the office of the Registrar in 1928, thus putting these two closely related branches of the college in closer touch with school activities. In addition, this department serves as a connecting link between the college and the state. It is headed by Mr. P. O. Davis, who also devotes much of his time to the very important office of Executive Secretary. The School of Engineering was first established at Auburn in 1872. It deals with all phases of modern POSEY OLIVER DAVIS Executive Secretary, Department of Information

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Born and reared in Alabama, educated in the public schools of Franklin County, at Auburn, the University of Tennessee, and the University of Illinois; successful teacher in high schools and in college, author of textbooks. outstanding leader in extension work, and now making a national reputation as a college president. noBLe Duncan

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Deans engineering, including construction, research, materials, machinery and processes of manufacturing. Auburn has long been famous for having one of the outstanding Engineering Schools in the nation. Its graduates are in demand in all industries because of their character and attainment, initiative, and thorough knowledge of the subject. The local school now offers eight Bachelor of Science Degrees in numerous different phases of engineering. The School of Miliary Science and Tactics was established at Auburn upon the founding of the institution under the Land Grant Act of Congress. It comprises a Feld Artillery and an Engineer unit of the senior division of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps. For the past sixteen years this school has received the highest rating given as a re-ult of the War Department’s annual inspection. The school offers courses which not only train the student for service in the army, but also training which is valuable as a part of his general education. The School of Architecture and Allied Arts embraces a Department of Architecture, established in 1907, and a Department of Allied Arts. Degree courses are offered in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Interior Decoration and Commercial and Graphic Arts. The Department of Architecture is a member of the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture and is recognized by the American Institute of Architects through the award of its Annual Metal. The Department of Applied Arts is a member of the Southern States Art League, and in addition to its professional degree courses, offers a broad foundation for other 1 nes of art work. JOHN JENKINS WIIMORE Schcol of Enqinoorinq FREORIC CHILD BIGGIN Dun School of Archltocfuro