University of Colorado - Coloradan Yearbook (Boulder, CO)

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GRADUATE SCHOOL The Graduate School is now a definite well- organized division of practically all first class American universities. It is a division intended to promote specialized study and research and to pro- ide the highest training for the unusually gifted student. On its present basis no graduate school in the country is much more than fifty years old and a number of those now important have de- veloped since 1900. Our own Graduate School was organized in its present form in 1909 and has had a steady growth not only in numbers but also in standards and in worth while achievement since that time. Although periods of foreign study and travel are of the highest importance for many purposes, they are no longer an absolute necessity for the highest achievement of American students, except perhaps in the field of modern languages. On the contrary, there is now a steadily increasing stream of foreign students to our country. This reversal is due to the recently increased reputation of American universities, and especially that of their graduate instruction and research. In the face of unusual difficulties our Graduate School has attained a position of importance, but its development for its highest future service now calls for our best efforts. • Oliver C. Lester, Dean and Vice-President of the University. Oliver C. Lester REGISTRAR The Registrars office stands at the center of the life of a campus. To this office come prospec- ti e students with their parents to learn about the University and what it offers. Through the years of a student ' s active participation he is constantly in touch with our office. When he graduates and bids us adieu he receives his diploma from the hands of a member of our staff. When administration members or faculty desire facts concerning records or students, the Regis- trar ' s office stands ready to furnish them. When a student graduates a transcript of his record is sent to his prospecti e employer. All these services as well as the registering of all the students, with a special plan for freshmen, center in the office of the Registrar and Counselor. In addition the informal guidance given and the conducting of a stream of interviews includin g vocational and educational interests are all part of the routine of a day ' s work. Fred E. Aden. Registrar. Fred E. Aden -4 23 :