University of Colorado - Coloradan Yearbook (Boulder, CO)

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DEAN LESTER VzyPciJuc te C) ii ooi Dean Lester is head of the Graduate School, In which all students taking advanced work in any of the thirty de- partments of the University are enrolled. Its purpose is to offer subjects rather than courses; emphasis Is placed upon obtaining a comprehensive view of the subject rather than assimilating an unrelated mass of data. The school is governed by an executive committee of seven, composed of the Dean and six professors of the school. The latter are appointed by the President, two being chosen each year to serve a term of three years. Each year a graduate bulletin Is issued, outlining the work of the school and listing the current publications of the members of the University faculty. Though primarily for those seeking advanced degrees, courses are usually available to those who have a genuine Interest In im- proving their cultural or professional backgrounds. There are available good laboratory facilities, and a fine library with a large number of current scientific periodicals. Last year, approximately fourteen hundred students were enrolled. Ochoo L O asK Dean Robert L. Stearns, head of the law school, devotes his entire time to its interests. The school was established in 1892, Is a member of the Association of American Law Schools, and has been on the approved list of the Amer- ican Bar Association since that list was established in 1923. Its graduates now number approximately six hun- dred. The aim of the school Is to give a complete legal education. With attempts constantly being made to maintain a curriculum that is equal to the demands now made upon the legal profession, the courses now offered include the subjects of pleading, contracts, property, constitutional law, criminal law, equity, business organiza- tions, wills, trusts, future interests, bills and notes, govern- ment regulation of business, public utilities, domestic re- lations, water rights, and mines. It is difficult to measure results of the school in any tangible form, but It is inter- esting to note that graduates occupy positions of leader- ship in their respective communities. DEAN STEARNS DEAN VAN EK T -T-t? anA ociences- Dean Jacob Van Ek Is the head of the entire College of Arts and Sciences. This is the oldest part of the Univer- sity, and to It is entrusted the function of providing a liberal education and laying a foundation for professional or technical study. This year the college has accepted a plan for Improvement by reorganization into upper and lower divisions resembling the junior college idea. The first two years will be devoted to a general cultural edu- cation, and during the last two years the student may specialize if he wishes. This plan will be of special benefit to the great number of students who stop before finishing the four-year course. There have always been efforts made to meet the Individual needs of the students in the college, and the new plan should further this aim. The student in the college will pursue his own course and have a major study during his last two years. Page 23

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j xecutive C ounci The Executive Council is the executive committee of the University Senate, to which it is responsible and to which it reports regularly. In matters requiring immediate de- cision, when no definite rule or legislation applies to the problem, the Council acts in accordance with what It be- lieves to be the spirit of the Senate. Although the Coun- cil has no power to enact permanent legislation, it may formulate and enforce temporary regulations, which are referred to the Senate at the first meeting after the date Dean O. C. Lester of the Graduate School; Dean Elmore Petersen of the School of Business Administration; Dr. Maurice H. Rees, Dean of the School of Medicine; Dr. hlarold Benjamin, Dean of the Summer Quarter; Dean Jacob Van Ek of the College of Arts and Sciences; Dean Herbert S. Evans of the College of Engineering; Dean Homer C. Washburn of the College of Pharmacy; Dean Lydia L. Brown, Dean of Women; Dean Harry G. Carl- son, Dean of Men. Left to right — Washburn, Evans, Stearns, Petersen, Poe, Van Ek, Pres. Norlin, Lester, Carlson, Worcester, Dyde, BrannhaH, Benjamin. on which they were passed. It deals with major cases of discipline and has power to expel, rusticate, or suspend any student, but it does not take action without affording the student an opportunity to appear and present his case. The Council also deals with questions of attendance affecting more than one college or school. The Council is composed of President Norlin, who is chairman; Dean Robert L. Stearns of the School of Law; Four members of the Council are elected from the Sen- ate and are not eligible to succeed themselves. These members are Professor P. G. Worcester, Professor Charles F. Poe, Professor W. F. Dyde, and Professor F. D. Bramhall. The Council meets once a month or at the call of the President. Page 22

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DEAN EVANS DEAN PETERSEN e ngmeenng Under Dean Herbert S. Evans, the College of Engineer- ing of the University has become even further recognized as one of the foremost Engineering Schools in the coun- try. The enrollment in the College has increased rapidly during the past two years, and the new Engineering Building which is now under construction on the campus will provide facilities that have been needed because of the increased enrollment. The College of Engineering is co-operating fully with the program of the National Engineering Societies. This pro- gram is designed to unite all branches of the profession in providing much closer supervision of each step in the preparation of those who may be interested and qualified for success in this field. e us-mes-? Dean Elmore Petersen of the School of Business has de- veloped and administered a curriculum which successfully trains students to meet the demands made upon them in a business career. The development of collegiate instruc- tion in this field is a response to the growing need for a better understanding of the complexity of modern busi- ness. Since its establishment as a professional division of the University, eleven classes have been graduated from the School of Business with a total of four hundred and fifty-three degrees granted. Evidence of the success of the school may be found in the success of its graduates. These graduates hold im- portant positions in all parts of the country, many of them being executive officers and owners of business establish- ments. Ocnool o ea ine Dr. Maurice H. Rees is Dean of the School of Medicine, hlis School has facilities for giving training in all branches of medicine, including fully-equipped laboratories for all types of service given in connec- tion with medical teaching. The degree of Doctor of Medicine pre- sents opportunities in several fields. The majority of graduates go into private practice as general practitioners or as specialists. There is always a great need for well-prepared, conscientious general prac- titioners, and many graduates spend several years in general prac- tice, and then go into the specialties. Also, there are increasing opportunities for preventive medicine and public health work, as in industrial plants, universities, and government positions. A medical career is commonly regarded as giving the greatest service to man- kind, and always has the highest respect of the community. DR. REES Page 24