Oregon State University - Beaver Yearbook (Corvallis, OR)

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Dkas Milam A member of the Oregon State school of home economics since 1911 and dean of the school since 1917, Ava B. Milam is a recognized authority in her field. Inspired by her vital personality, her students have been encouraged to high planes of achievement. Since 1932 Miss Milam has held the position of dean and director of home economics. Home Economic Building Home Economics Since its establishment in 1889, the school of home economics at Oregon State college has endeavored to train its students so that they may be able to cope competently, not only with the problems of home and family life, but also with the commercial, administrative and educational fields in home economics. Successful Oregon State home economics graduates may be found in all parts of the world. Modern equipment for carrying on all phases of the work is provided in the home economics building, the home management houses— Kent and Withy-combe, the nursery school and the Memorial Union dining facilities. Domestic Science Future [26

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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]

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Science’ Abode School of Science Before 1932 major study in the field of science was not confined to the department at Oregon State college, but by action of the State Board of I lighcr Kduca-tion the work was centralized on this campus. The school of science provides a major curriculum in science for those students whose objective is a liberal education; it provides professional training for those planning to enter some scholarly occupation in the field of science, and it provides basic and service courses for students majoring in other fields. Instruction is broad and liberalized the first two years as a foundation for specialized study the last two. Earl LcRoy Packard, who came here from the University of Oregon in the fall of 1932, is dean of the school of science. Dean Packard’s special interest lies in the field of paleontology and particularly in translating the history of the ancient life of Oregon. Dean Packard is chairman of the General Research council on the Oregon State campus. Science and Research 27]