Oregon State University - Beaver Yearbook (Corvallis, OR)

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Di.ax Dkarrorn R. H. Dearborn, acting dean of the school of engineering and industrial arts, came here in 1914 as head of the electrical engineering department. I Ic t x k over his present position following the resignation of Dean II. S. Rogers in 1933. Dean Dearborn already has shown ability to carry on the high reputation of the Oregon State engineering school. Home of Engineering School of Engineering The Oregon State school of engineering had its origin 46 years ago when the late Grant Covcll came here to teach surveying courses. In 1907 all the unorganized engineering courses were assembled into a school with Covcll serving as dean. In 1927 when Dean Covcll was appointed head of the graduate school in engineering, 11. S. Rogers was selected to succeed him. After Dean Rogers’ resignation in 1933, R. II. Dearborn was made acting dean. The first school of its kind in the far west, the Oregon State school of engineering has gained recognition as one of the leading technical schools in the country. [24 Ijb Duties

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Forestry Building School of Forestry The school of forestry at Oregon State college, considered one of the best in its technical field, was first organized as a department in 1909 with an enrollment of 17 students. As it is located in a natural center for forest study, the Oregon State school has been afforded a choice background for practical educational purposes and methods. In addition to its well-equipped building and an arboretum, the school has a forest laboratory of 5,292 acres for demonstration and educational purposes as well as state forest of 75,000 acres, placed under the scientific management of the school. To George Y. Pcavv, senior dean and head of the school of forestry since its organization 25 years ago, goes the credit for the high reputation of his school. This friend and comrade of the faculty and students at Oregon State college has contributed greatly by his never-ceasing campus spirit. Dean Pea vy was appointed president of Oregon StatcCollcgcon April 16, 1934. Forestry Work 23]

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I louse of Teachers School of Education The school of education, with an enrollment of approximately 300, is one of the larger schools on this campus. About 75 or So students receive bachelor's degrees in the school. During the past three or four years, students in education have made a particularly fine showing in the annual prize and honor awards made each spring. Required subjects for graduation recently have been reduced and the number of electives increased. At present 102 hours arc elective with only 90 hours of specified instruction required for graduation. Many students and alumni secure positions each year through the work of the placement office. I)KAN JlWII I James Ralph Jewell came to Oregon State as dean of education from the University of Arkansas in 1927. When the new 1 lighcr Education set up was adopted, he was made dean of education both at Oregon State and University of Oregon with residence at Eugene. Carl W. Salscr is assistant dean of the school. Cari. Salskr. Assistant Dtan in charge of Education at Oregon State 25]