Colorado College - Nugget Yearbook (Colorado Springs, CO)

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Pfo PIKES PEAK NUGGET NINETEEN HUMDR T WEN TV NIN Department of Education Courses in Education, as taught in Colorado College, strive to present methods of education used in public school systems and other educational institutions. The necessary number of hours may be nad to enable the student to procure the graduate certificate to teach in the public schools of Colorado. An additional number of hours allow graduates to teach in high schools approved by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. Three main branches of study are offered ' General and educa- tional psychology, educational methods and principles of teaching, and his- torical development, present organization and administration of educational institutions. Department of English New courses, increased interest in the honors course, and plans for im- proved handling of the freshman work, have engaged the attention of the English Department for the past year. A course in Mythology, one in Early English Literature, and one in Dramatic Interpretation, have been added, and the courses in Old English have been successfully revived. Plans for a revision of the freshman course are almost completed, and will probably become effective in the fall. The Department has a larger number of honors candidates than ever before, and good prospects for continued interest in this work. Department of Astronomy Little heard of but one from which much pleasure is derived is the sub- ject of Astronomv. Becoming of more and more importance as time goes on, yet known to such a few, it offers a small field of great specialization. Colorado College has a small number of courses along this line in its curriculum. These are under the direction of Professor Albright. The first of these is a study of the earth as an astronomical bodv. A second, the study of the Sidereal Universe. Thirdly is a study of the constellations. The second course is open to students through work in Physics, while the first and third are courses of an elementary nature. i3S3

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Pfo PIKES PEAK NUGGET NINETEEN H U Kl D R E D T W E N T V NINE Department of Romance Languages Offering a wide variety of courses in French and Spanish, including conversational courses as well as more advanced studies of literature and composition, the Romance Language Department draws an increasingly large number of major students each year. All of the instructors in the department have been abroad and are able to present the language in a form and accent acquired only from study and travel in that re- spective country. With international trade on the in- crease and foreign travel prevalent, every person feels the need of these languages. This department also offers several courses in Italian, giving students at Colorado College the advantage of all three Department of Classical Languages The Department of Classical Languages and Liter- atures is headed by the Moses Clement Gile Memorial Professor, Herbert Edward Mierow (Ph. D., Princeton). President Mierow maintains his interest in the depart- ment, conducting courses from time to time. Miss Mar- jorie Davis is an instructor. Courses are offered in various phases of ancient civilization such as history, private life, and the literature of Greece and Rome. Greek Drama in English is offered occasionally, and it has been the custom to present a Greek play at commencement time. The two social organizations are the Classical Club Prof. Mierow and Eta Sigma Phi. Dean Hale Department of Music Music is the universal language. Colorado College is excelled by none in the teaching of this subject. Mis- guided systems and obsolete methods have been abolished, and the subject placed on a scientific methodical basis. Music todav is as much an academic subject as any of the other sciences. It leads to a great future and, in higher circles, to a high renown. The field for talent here is broad and far reaching. Opportunity is boundless, while at the same time work is interesting, pleasant, and enjoyable. In the Music major, a college education is combined with the chance to develop natural ability along that line. 133 fe ws 26

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rrAe PIKES PEAK NUGGET NINETEEN HUMORED TWENTY NINE The Associated Students of Colorado College The year just closed was for the Administrative Council, the student governing body of Colorado College, one of marked accomplishment and advancement in many ways. Following the course adopted last year, the Council continued its judicial duties in addition to its legislative program, taking over the work of the now abolished disciplinary councils. The plan of having the library available for work in the evenings, supported by the Council for several years, was put into effect and met with great success. The Homecoming program conducted by the body this year was one of considerably wider scope, and the results showed the work of careful and methodical planning. College vesper services, instituted last year, were continued under council supervision, and the regular services held were well attended by the student body. In the regular spring elections three amendments to the A. S. C. C. constitution were passed. The first placed the editor and manager of the Tiger on a salary basis, the second was in regard to the appointment of a committee from the Council to handle and correctly formulate all proposed constitutional amendments, and the third provided for regular written reports from class treasurers and the managers of all student activities. A fourth amendment, regarding the institution of a point system for student activities, was lost. 28