University of Iowa - Hawkeye Yearbook (Iowa City, IA)

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THE COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING CLEMENT C. WILLIAMS Dean ROBERT K. VIERCK MARION KROUSE WILLIAM I ' . JONKS CHARLES I,. TAHH THE College of Applied Science was the title once given to the College of Engineering, which has been carrying on an extension and remodeling program. This year a new me- chanical engineering laboratory, costing $60,000, was built completing another unit in the proposed engineering quadrangle. In the days when land surveying was an im- portant matter the university school of engineer- ing was organized to keep pace with the needs of the early settlers. It has continued in step until today, under the supervision of Dean Clement C. Williams, C.E., the college includes the main engineering branches with facilities for instruc tion and research second to none. Courses are offered in the fields of civil engi- neering, chemical engineering, electrical engi- neering, and commercial engineering. The train- ing is administered from the scientific rather than the trade point of view, the objective being to train creative engineers rather than artizans. Excellent laboratory facilities are available in which students may apply their science. These include one of the few high potential laboratories in the United States, a television station for which the university holds a license, and radio station WSUI. Men of national reputation are employed on the teaching staff. The college ' s representative to its alumni is Iowa Transit, a magazine which originated in 1891 as papers ' read before the Civil Engineering society. During Mecca week the engineers celebrate one of the most brilliant and popularly anticipated activities of the year. A festive program of dinner, dance and musical show is followed by an interesting exhibition of modern scientific achievements.

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THE College of Education holds an important position in the University of Iowa by virtue of its alliance with the other colleges. With Paul C. Packer, Ph.D., as dean, this college has progressed rapidly until now it is one of the out- standing colleges of education in the country. It has made notable progress in the advancement of teaching and has contributed to research for improved methods. The purpose of the College of Education is to cooperate with other departments of the univer- sity in order to prepare more efficient educa- tional leaders in high schools, normal schools, and colleges. The college has three aims: first, the thorough training of high school teachers; second, the thorough training of all types of .supervisory and administrative officers; and third, the provision of courses in various fields of education and opportunities for research. Administrative offices of the college are in East hall. Here also are workrooms for grad uate students, a departmental library, and lec- ture rooms. The library is equipped with stan- dard educational texts, American and foreign journals, and many special books and monographs in English, German, and French. Students of this college get practical experi- ence in the University Elementary and High schools and in the school maintained at Child- ren ' s hospital. Those training for supervisory offices and the teaching of normal training subjects major in education. Other prospective teachers major in the subject they wish to teach and minor in edu- cation. They are masters of their subjects, pos- sessed of broad liberal backgrounds and a knowl- edge of teaching. Thus, knowledge of subject is supplemented by the necessary training in methods. THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

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THE Graduate College at the University of Iowa affords an opportunity for the con- tinuance of that pursuit which never ceases education. Dean Carl E. Seashore, an international figure, who has served in the executive capacity since the founding of this college i.s directly respon- sible for its progress and success. The college, one of the ten largest in the United States, is the oldest of its kind west of the Mississippi. The Graduate College, located in East hall, is equipped with materials and apparatus cover ing any desired field of work. The instruction has proved its excellence in the number of ad- vanced degrees conferred upon those enrolled in the college. In 1893, a committee determined the conditions for conferring Master of Arts and Master of Science degrees. In 1898, the first Doctor of Philosophy degrees were conferred. A Graduate College was formally organized in 1900. A master ' s degree may be obtained by the ap- plication of good average ability toward a chosen end, in one year, with submission of a thesis. The doctor ' s degree calls for knowledge of two languages, three years of graduate study and the filing of copies of a thesis. Instructors of the university may further their education ; those at a distance may take advan- tage of extension division courses. Many per- sons pursue research work beyond the campus : others receive unsought honorary degrees for marked attainment after graduation. Aside from the courses and training offered, the college has an individuality of its own a stimulating fellowship and contact. Common endeavor and widespread interest in broad yet speciali .ed fields weld the varied efforts into a strong unit. THE GRADUATE COLLEGE CARL E. SEASHORE Dean