Southern Methodist University - Rotunda Yearbook (University Park, TX)

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School of Law JUDGE .los12PH E. COCKRELL, All., LLB., LL.D. HE growth and expansion of Southern Methodist Lniversity is wellexempli- fied in the successful opening of her newest School, the School of Law. For several years it has been the expressed desire of Judge Cockrell, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of S. M. U., to establish a Law School at S. M. U. and last year his desire was realized when, chiedy through his efforts, the Executive Coni- n1ittee's plan to put such a School in S. ll. Lf was made possible by the active co-operation of the Dallas Bar Association. The opening of the new School of Law was indeed gratifying to Judge Cockrell. As its acting Dean., although he has had nothing to do with the actual teaching, Judge Cockrell has been invaluable in building up the Law Library which now numbers well over three thousand volumes. His advice and years of practical experience in the practice of law have been of great value and aid to Professors VV. A. Rhea and R. B. Holland. Wie are greatly indebted to Dean Cockrell for this latest addition to S. M. U., which for its first year enrolled twenty-five carefully selected students. Page 30

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School of Music PA UL VAN TQATXNIJ K OUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY is fortunate in having as Dean of the School of Music a man who stands foremost in the ranks of the leaders of Music in the Southwest, but her good fortune does not stop there for the rest of the instructors are also recognized as leaders in Southwestern Music. The ability of the faculty has not failed to attract students and the enrollment of the School has steadily grown. The graduates of the School have become leaders in musical activities in their various parts of the State and the recognition of the S. M. U. School of Music should be very gratifying to Dean Van Katwijk and his staff. The concerts are always well attended and regular weekly programs are given over VVFAA to the delight of the radio public. With the completion of the McFarlin Auditorium, the School of Music will have separate quarters which will be better suited to the growing needs of the School, and in the new Auditorium lovers of music in Dallas may look forward to some great programs. Page 29

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School oil' Engineering E. H. FLATH T THE suggestion of the Dallas Technical Club and the North Texas Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, the University opened a School of Engineering and Architecture in September, 1925. One hundred and twenty students were enrolled in the first year courses in civil, electrical and mechanical engineering, and architecture. The new School, which is the only one of its kind in the Southwest, uses the co-operative plan of education. Students attend classes at the University one month, where thorough theoretical training is given. The next month they work in some industry where practical experience is gained in their chosen profession. Twenty-five firms are co-operating with the School in the employment of students, offering a wide variety of training and many lines of specialization. Students are paid by their employers for the actual time they work and thus earn a large part of the expenses of a college education. E. H. Elath, a graduate Electrical Engineer from the University of Cincinnati and former Director of Co-operative Courses in the Georgia School of Technology, was secured as Director of the new School. Courses are being established and faculty chosen in accordance with the standards maintained by the best engineering schools of the country and endorsed by the Society for the Promotion of Engineering Education. Page 31