Butler University - Carillon / Drift Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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U C ATI ON TOP ROW— Richardson, Gorman, Leonard, Sparks, Carlile, Mock, and Whisler BOTTOM ROW— Hyde, Ball, and Patterson.

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Dean Philip M. Bail has been Dean of the College of Educa- tion since he first came to Butler University in 1940. Dean Bail holds his A.B. from Missouri Valley College and his A.M. and Ph.D. degrees from State University of Iowa. The Butler student who wishes to enter the teaching profession will find valuable instruction by a competent faculty available to him in the College of bducation, headed by Dean Philip M. Bail. , r c, . The College was formed in 1930 by the combining of the Department of tducotion instituted in the University in 1919, and the Teachers College of Indianapolis, founded in 1882. , The primary purpose of the College is the education of teachers, supervisors and administrators for positions in kindergartens, elementary schools, and high schools. Students preparing to enter this field ore expected to gam a broad general educa- tion, intensive training in the subjects to be taught, and special instruction in profes- sional courses which point out and prepare the student to meet the problems of teaching successfully. . An important feature of the College ' s instruction, is a system of student teaching. The College of Education is fortunate in having the excellent facilities of the Indian- apolis Public Schools for use as a teacher education laboratory. The most capable students, judged on scholastic achievement, all round development, participation in school activities, personality traits, and likelihood of becoming successful teachers will be selected for this rigorous program of supervised practice teaching during their senior year. This cooperative program of teacher education, witln the opportunities of observation of elementary and secondary public school methods, is designed to prepare teachers of the highest possible qualifications. r i r ii Placement of students in a teaching position is a definite function of the College, and a teacher placement office to aid in securing positions after graduation is maintained. i t l ■ The Colleae of Education is accredited by the American Association of leacfiers Colleges. The Indiana State Department of Education has accredited Butler Uni- versity through the College of Education for the following types of licenses: kinder- garten, elementary school teacher, high school teacher, principal, supervisor, and superintendent. A Bachelor of Science degree is given at the culmination of the four year curricula. Graduate work is offered leading to the Master of Science or Master of Arts degree.

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RELIGION TOP ROW - Kershner, Hanlin, Moore, Calvert, Griffith, Coxy, Nakoroi, and Canary. BOTTOM ROW- - Walker, Kershner, hlolmes.