University of Oklahoma - Sooner Yearbook (Norman, OK)

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O the men engaged in the profession were the most reluctant to admit the feasi- bility of teaching a subject that had hitherto been a part of the curriculum of the University of Hard Knocks. 'Into such an atmosphere of opposi- tion and skepticism ventured the pio- neers of journalistic education. Quietly, almost covertly, the first courses were offered. Gradually opposition was dis- armed, and former scoffers at collegel trained journalists became staunch friends of an innovation which promised to give them reporters from whom some of the rough edges of inexperience had been removed. -Okl8homa's School of Journalism dates its existence from May 24, 1913, when the plans for its organization were approved by the State Board of Educa- tion. Professor Theodore H. Brewer, of the department of English, was ap- pointed director, and as instructor the University secured Mr. Chester C. Wells, a graduate in 1913 of the Univer- sity of Wisconsin. Mr. Wells, with an energy born of a half-dozen years' ex- perience in city and collegiate jour- nalism, was well along with his plans for the new school and was about to 'leave for Oklahoma when he was cut down by death. Though only a short time remained before the opening of the First semester, the University was suc- cessful in securing the services of the present instructor, Mr. HQ H. Herbert, a graduate of the University of Illinois, who at the time of his appointment was telegraph editor of the Peoria, Illinois, journal. The new school began its work with two courses-one in newspaper writing and one in newspaper editing-and an enrollment of twenty students. In the second semester a third course, editorial writing, was introduced, and plans were -made for the offering of additional -courses the following year. Besides giving instruction in newspaper work, the school has also undertaken a con- siderable part of the publicity activities of the University, carried on partially through the medium of the News-Jour- nal and the News-Letter, publications on which students in journalism secure practical experience. That the School of journalism has a place in the educational system of the state and that its 'growth will be com- mensurate with its importance is appar- ent by the cordial welcome it has re- ceived and the evident desire on all sides to see it prosper, 'Its progress promises to be unimpeded. School of Ed uoation By W. W. Phelan, Professor afR1-ycholagy and Director of School of Education '17 HE SCHOOL of Educa- tion is organized within - the College of Arts and Sciences. It offers both ' D- 'Q a practical and theoret- ' ical training for pros- pective high school teachers and principals, for principals of ele- mentary schools, for supervisors of special studies, for superintendent of city systems, and for instructors in nor- mal schools and colleges. The work in the school consists of a two-year course of study, which counts on the four-year course toward a bach- elor's degree. Candidates for the de- gree will be required to complete the major and minor subjects previously se- lected to fuliill the group requirements, and to take at least twenty hours' work in education and psychology in addition to general psychology and educational psychology. These courses include sec- ondary education, school administration and educational measurement for which latter work excellent opportunities are now given through the newly estab- lished department of measurement, elliciency and standardization. The summer session of the Univer- sity is conducted in close connection 2, I .4 '- ,H ,. . ij, lil' -ffjfiglie .,.. Soy ' ,f an 1, ,:r.-3,.,..,. h iqgl Y 'cg' lv: ' 2-41 .H A gs 'V my 'H ' 'ite E, W, UA 1 X. 1 I I J l A A l X ' A sy K , ,l f l , f- ,a , , ... -nf ' .N 4'Vim .af V , 5, w '-W1 Jw WL' 1, to ,rf-c sf , . -hw-5 6 tx , N X t fir. , X 1 I , -fi i,'i3,ii'i'- .. ,- : bl I Lit., 1 -A s .fr , , ..-:C-' f't1,,fm X -as .,,, 4 gm' v Q 'fx 4 f KX at ,u'.'-m ,n-,Vwq sa V vt fi r it r .s f 4 ' 9 QM J. J Y-Ga U 4 ?f:.?,',3f?E?:. Wvifffiifs-1 'J . 55 Fl -,ff-gf: 'X s-- 'x . QT, , 'Wnf 5, vNf' -V .. 2 my Fi: w rt' . La. if 33 wil 'I 1'

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4 'sj? f1g3g 1-4 15.5, :':P:i-wr r .5onNf, --Fifi .. 3, -, fn' if- A, -' - .' fgh? A 1, L- ,'t'W'T fr , f- in slr.-535,12-Q-1: rg,-154'-HUD-if-I K' -1... 1 f , L. ' :Pdf U 'mia , - v r'f,i'..' .- ' l is ff ,f - - 4,.. .,. . t '..'1j,1:'f 1 N CT f, f ' 2- '3-,3flf'.!D-Fifi- 'tg -:wf,,f.fQ 2924?-19 f, ge-.wf 4 1 3 7':-1'11::1-XV? if-:te -. nf? 'wt ,M 11 gf uf' 1 ,Llp 115. . ' . ,. , 1 ' . , . '3' 0- ' ' ev x., 'Y J ily 'ft X av Q-fe , ' f- :Ii , -MV Ei-, f,'fl-iK? 'i4'- .-zjj' 4 M 1- i ' 4-all 5' - ,gf-5 WERE 1 A with the work of the School of Educa- tion for the beneht not only of college students, but for teachers who are pre- vented from attendance during the academic year. I The regulations of the State Board of Education provide that graduates of the School of Education who have com- plied with the requirements of the schools, and who are recommended by its faculty as possessing other qualifica- tions which iit them for teaching, are granted a teacher's life certificate, valid in the public schools of the state. This certificate may also be granted to per- sons who receive higher degrees from the University. Extension Division By A. C. Scott, Director of University Extension NIVERSITY EXTEN- sion is self-defining. It fl means extending the ad- ' K vantages of the Univer- Q sity to the people in their homes. If this can be done effectively, it is a great movement and no passing educational fad And it can be done No umver sity which has undertaken it has aban doned it. The claim is made for Uni versity Extension that if properly di- rected and adequately supported, it can enable the University to do as much for the state outside of its walls as it does within them and it is not an un reasonable claim The University of Oklahoma follow mg the plan of the older universities which have pioneered in the work has undertaken to reach and help the people along several lines by correspondence study by information and publicity by the establishing and fostering of de bating centers in rural communities and in high schools' by University Exten- sion lecturesg and by Extension classes. Correspondence study has won its ,T .:,. .H .lgwf,,,,, ,JT .M .liz way into modern education. Its value depends upon the men or the institu- tions behind it. The Extension work having been thrust suddenly upon the University of Oklahoma, it was not pos-, sible for members of our faculty to undertake the task this year, and ar- rangements were accordingly made whereby the Universities of Chicago and Wisconsin gave the work for the current year through the University of Oklahoma, at reducedfees. Under the head of information and publicity, it is proposed to furnish in- formation free of charge, on every sub- ject covered by the University's activ- ities, to any citizen, officer, organiza- tion, or municipality of the state. The Division has not been able to empha- size this work during the purrent year on account of the small force employed and the almost overwhelming pressure of other dutiesg but the time will come when it will be a valuable servant of the people, particularly if it includes within its activities a bureau of municipal and legislative research. ' Perhaps the most familiar feature of Extension work is that of Extension lec- tures This article is written at mid- year and it IS impossible to say how many lectures will have been delivered during the year but the number will be great. A pleasant fact to record is that every member of the faculty called upon for this service has responded without objection though the service is rend ered without remuneration Passing for want of space Extension classes for credit a number of which have been organized it may be said that the most valuable feature of the Extension work promises to be the de batmg centers By the end of the year several hundred of such centers will have been established reaching the re motest country districts and also many scores of high schools. The Division prepares and furnishes free of charge bulletins on living subjects of the day giving with entire impartiality the best 34 .F A Ski '11 , , .t 41-1 if -'35, , , . , f'. + W7 H J . - ,Q ,WSU ' fy. ' 'i . ,II-V5 , U' . v Q, y,, 13 I . , ,lv ,-1.61, .l xlibs: 2 .v, X 1,-vie'-,f 1.4 , s.,.L. emu .1 g. 9, Mm. '- i me :tl -.4 it Lfmimaiivwi- gmt' th MMG ' ,