Auburn University - Glomerata Yearbook (Auburn, AL)

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De an of Women Auburn may be justly proud of the fact that it is the oldest co-educational institution in the South. Co-education was not encouraged, however, until a few years ago, but since that time great steps have been taken to further it. The creation and building up of the Home Economics Department has done much toward the growth of co-education. Home-making and keeping is no longer a hit and miss proposition. It is a science, and a business, to be studied and worked out. Toward this end the Home Economics Department is working. In this department a Degree of Bachelor of Science in Home Economics is conferred. Graduates of this Department are always in demand in High Schools and in the Extension Service. Miss Agnes Eli.en Harris Dean 27

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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=

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Social Director The office of Social Director is comparatively new. Four years ago there was felt the need of a concentrated arrangement, and the regularity of the social functions under college or student supervision. 'Fhe Social Director is entrusted with the supervision and direction of men’s social functions and to further women students’ organizations of the campus. The result of this office has meant a better handling of situations during college festivals, more comforts for the guests and complete harmony in student affairs. Miss Zof. Dobbs Director 28