Armour Institute of Technology - Cycle Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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Station WJJD, Chicago. The programs aim rather to create a wider general understanding of engineering work and its importance to society than to advertise the school specifically. Inquiries to WJJD indicate that these talks have stimulated considerable interest, par- ticularly among high school students throughout the middle western states, and that in these programs Ar- mour is making a substantial contribution toward a fuller appreciation of engineering. The faculty lecture bureau, which was organized last spring for a series of talks in Chicago and suburban high schools, has carried on a full program during the entire school year. This work, undoubtedly, was an important factor in making this year’s enrollment the largest in Armour history, at a time when many institutions arc handicapped by small enrollments. In their efforts to gain financial support with which to carry on the broad program for future development, members of the Committee have worked tirelessly in the face of trying circumstances. Until quite recently, un- certainty has prevailed in the economic scene, and the release of any considerable funds from individuals or corporations has been impossible. The Committee’s suc- cess in this direction, therefore, has been surprising. Loyal alumni contributed generously to the promotional fund with which the Development Committee’s work was inaugurated. Many outside interests have indicated their desire to assist in carrying forward the Institute’s program. The resumption of business activity seems to be defi- nitely here,” said Mr. James D. Cunningham, comment- ing on the position of the college, and we are sure to find that many advantages arise from the very tardiness of this recovery. Few executives will permit a re-occur- rence of the too-rapid expansion and the oversized schedules of production which prevailed a few years ago. Business activity generally is increasing, but on a sounder, more considered basis. We arc confident that as this activity grows. Ar- mour Institute of Technology will gain the support which is merited by its forty years of service to Chi- cago’s industries, and by its present determination to broaden the scope of that service.” Philip D. Armour IN 1893—IN 1953 In the first public announcement issued by Armour Institute of Technology, in September of 1893, the ideals of Philip Danforth Ar- mour. founder of the college, were set forth as follows: The Founder has conditioned his benefactors in such a way as to emphasize both their value and the student’s self- respect. The Institute is not a free school, but its charges for instruc- tion arc in harmony with the spirit which moves alike the Founder, the Trustees, and the Faculty; namely the desire to help those who help themselves.” It is this same desire which has motivated the Development Com- mittee in its work of the last two years. Realizing that the engineer- ing and industrial science has changed considerably, and that ex- pressions of service in that scene must change also, the Committee is endeavoring to keep following the course which was charted forty years ago by the Founder, and to keep correcting that course by consideration of shifting social winds. T trenty-thru

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James D. Cunningham THE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE James D. Cunningham Chairman Alfred S. Alschulcr Paul H. Davis Charles W. Hills, Jr. Dr. Willard E. Hotchkiss John J. Mitchell Sterling Morton Harold W. Monday Russell Wiles FINANCE COMMITTEE Sterling Morton Chairman Paul H. Davis John J. Mitchell ■ THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN The Development Committee of the Board of Trustees is bringing to a close the second active year of its pro- gram to broaden the usefulness of Armour Institute of Technology in the engineering and industrial world of the middle west. When school was opened last fall, the new Depart- ment of Science bore testimony to the fact that the Committee’s recommendations for development were being carried forward. Organized and headed by Pro- fessor Charles E. Paul, the new department has increased in size and popularity during the school year in a man- ner which indicates that it is sure to become an impor- tant part of the curriculum. Throughout the summer and autumn months, the Committee worked strenuously in their search for a man who would be fully qualified to fill the executive posi- tion left vacant by the retirement last June of Dr. Howard Monroe Raymond. Many candidates were con- sidered, their records carefully reviewed and their quali- fications studied. The search was brought to a success- ful conclusion shortly after the first of the year, when Dr. Willard E. Hotchkiss was secured for the presidency. With a broad background of successful organization work both in industry and in education. Dr. Hotchkiss has had a richness of experience which assures the Com- mittee of his ability to handle the problems which he is facing here. He believes thoroughly in the policies which arc embodied in the Committee’s recommenda- tions. His work during the few brief months he has been here has amply justified the Committee’s confi- dence in his leadership. Along with its other activities, the Development Com- mittee has sought constantly to publicize the school’s activities, and particularly to command the attention of the more important industrial and commercial interests of Chicago. Results of this phase of the program have been gratifying. The first published announcement of the development program created widespread interest, and drew a large and enthusiastic response from many of the leaders of Chicago’s business and industrial life. Starting in September of last year, the Committee has presented a scries of Sunday evening radio talks over Turnly-tuo

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tire administration building houses also the scenic studios u rcrein were created the stage properties for the play of progress. that great body of artisans and craftsmen—our fac- ulty—builds, each group, its own part in the minds and Uses of us. life students.