Auburn University - Glomerata Yearbook (Auburn, AL)

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The College of Veterinary Medicine The College of Veterinary Medicine was opened at Alabama Polytechnic Institute in 1907. For fifteen years before that time a course had been given but no degrees granted. There has been a large number of graduates since that time, most of whom are now practicing or teaching in the Sout i. Investigations throughout the state have meant more healthful conditions for animals and a resulting cleanliness in animal products. This is especially noticeable in small local markets. Government inspection of food materials has opened up new fields for trained veterinarians and increased interest in such work. Charles Ai.len Cary Dean 25

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School of Education In 1915 the establishment of the School of Education was authorized by the Board of Trustees. Their action was timely, for it was during the same year that the legislature enacted the constitutional amendment ratified by the people in 1916, which for the first time gave the counties of the state the right to tax themselves for school support. The revenue from these taxes resulted in such improvement in the schools of the state that the new department had from the beginning a greater demand than could be met. This condition has continued due to the ever-increasing number of pupils entering the high schools each year, so that today the field is daily becoming more attractive in educational, social and financial recognition. Zebu 1.ox Junn Dean 24

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Academic Departments Rupert Taylor Dean The Alabama Polytechnic Institute began as the East Alabama Male College in 1859. Thirteen years later the school was taken over from the Methodist by the State. 1'he Classical College thus established became the nucleus around which the present institution has been built. Various technical schools have been added but a general course still remains which offers fundamental education. An increase of new material and a relief from the old classical curriculum have brought about a liberal program in General Art and Science and Business. This has meant a steadily increasing interest amongst students in general academic work resulting in a large enrollment in the past three years. 26 103=