Drake University - Quax Yearbook (Des Moines, IA)

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Complexity of Low Eofueotion ON. SILAS H. STR,-XVVN, President of the American Bar Association, said in a recent address before a group cf California lawyers: Never before in the history of the world have the requirements for the successful practice of law been so exacting. Wfith the constantly increasing complexity of our 'governmental machinery and the creation of bu- reaus and commissions to perform the various functions of the gov- ernment, the preparation of the DEAN Monnow lawyer of today to do the work required of him never ends. Hg might have added that appellate courts in the United States have decided approximately one million and a quarter cases since the establishment of our government. Two-thirds of these cases have been decided in the last forty years. New decisions are being turned out at the rate of about twenty-live thousand a year. 1 Through this labyrinth of case law, as well as through the great mass of statutory law, and rulings and regulations of various administrative bodies, the lawyer must be able to find his way in order to be able to give proper advice to his clients. i It is apparent from the foregoing that thoseientrusted with the education of law students should see to it that their minds are trained for careful and logical thinkingg that their powers for accurate analysis and the determination of facts are developedg that theyibecome well grounded in the fundamental principles of the law. It is with these ends in view that the faculty of Drake Law School give instruction to their students. Twenty sfvmi

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Q4 Q3rofessz'onal f1 fa1'n1'12B I-lE College of Education of Drake University does more than to prepare teachers. It combines professional training with a liberal, educationg it prepares in all the fundamentals of education as recognized by the experiences of the past and the authorities of the present, thus affording opportunity for basic and advanced knowledge of subject matter to be taughtg it affords opportunity for the study of the history and theory of teach- ing combined with actual experi- ence in public school classrooms under the supervision of the most skillful teachers and supervisors. 8,4 There may be some who do not DEAN BARR know that the student enrolled in - the College of Education has the Q - - opportunity to carry on his major work in any academic subject or subjects desired. In this particular he has equal opportunities with the student enrolled in the College of Liberal Arts. He has also all of the privilege of election that are open to the student enrolled in 'that college. All this is without additional tuition. In addition to these privileges. the College of Education student is required to take the professional work that hts for managing children in school, church, and social activities. The College of Education of Drake University does not believe in graduating students with professional training but no academic background, therefore, arrangements have been made for major and minor lines of work, including all of the different subjects taught in the public schools. ' The demand for such courses as are offered in the College of Education lead- ing to the degree, Bachelor of Science in Education, is indicated in the fact that while the first class taking this degree a very few years ago numbered three members, the applications received to date indicate that there will be about fifty degrees granted by this college at the end of this school year. The College of Education prepares teachers for kindergarten, primary, ele- nifenltlary and junior high school, as well as for the high school. The graduates o t is. college are found in the public schools not only ol' lowa but of all of the 2211523 111 gledmlddle west and the west and in nianv of tlic eastern and southern c S. ' N' ,, .' 7 , ' ' ' . x 13 UMCS of the College of Education arc also employed in training schools connected with several state normal schools. T11 en 1' t -sm-

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94 Glimpse into Howard Half r WJ? HE College of Fine Arts con- sists of three departments: music, drama, and art. The fac- ,ulty includes those of national and international reputation. The training is held in such high esteem that there is constant demand for students in concerts and as teachers. Howard Hall provides adequate equipment for those wishing to make either musiclor drama their profes- sion. T his Hall, a monument to Dean Howard, is one of the best equipped buildings of its kind in the country, DEAN Cowrm and has become the veritable art center of Iowa. The College of Fine Arts points with considerable pride to the number of eminent artists and teachers who are graduates of this institution. it is also intimately associated with the other colleges of the university and enjoys all its social, religious and intellectual advantages. The faculty of the Fine Arts college itself is made up ot artists. A number of them have studied in Europe and have appeared in the great music centers of the world. They are enthusiastically devoted to their calling, and as sympathetic and cultured men and women they are a constant inspiration to their students. This college has as its mission the providing of advantages for students of music, drama and art, which the private teacher is unable to offer. This college helps its students attain the highest ideals of education and lite and as an integral part of the university it can be a beneht to all students providing a cultural atm - - ' ' . , . . . . 0SPhC16 and providing opportunities to hear artists of international reputation. T-wcnty-grigllt