Howard University - Bison Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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7 E K I S O 1 9 3 I MR CLARENCE W. DAVIS HE Department of Physical Education, under the direction of the acting head. Mr. C W Davis, has progressed far beyond expectations. It has enjoyed unprecedented growth. The department has grown from an insignificant cog to a dynamic force in the University family. The growth and expansion of this department is due largely to the efforts of Mr Davis and the very able faculty that serves this branch of our University life. This new interest that has been created in Physical Education may be attributed to the fact that the students are allowed to elect the kinds of recreational activities in which they are interested for fulfillment of the Physical Education requirements I he Physical Education Department, under the guidance of Mr Davis, is the largest in the history of Howard University, and if we may judge the future by the past it bodes well to exceed even itself in the years to come MRS. MARY R ALLEN HE Department of Physical Education for Women is under the able direction ot Mrs Mary R. Allen. Since her incum bency Mrs Allen and her assistants have exerted great effort in bringing the de partment up to its present standard. Many graduates of this department are holding respon sible positions at various institutions through out the United States Mrs. Allen has been able to place many of her graduates personally This department is probably the youngest in the University family, and we may well expect to see it take its place with the much older branches in a few years. fuvnfy-orv

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T E It I s o 9 :t I DAVII- BUTLER PRATT. A.B.. B.D.. D.D. T - rHE students in the School of Religion speak most highly of Doan Davie Butler Pratt His years of service to the Uni-■ — versity have been many In the School of Religion men and women arc offered an excellent opportunity to prepare themselves for various kinds of Christian service. The school occupies at present its own home, with increased faculty and more facilities. It is ren dering a service of great significance in religious work. 1 here is a graduate school connected to the School of Religion and it also conducts a correspondence department. Annually exten sion institutes are held at different centers and 1 convocation is held on the campus. Many other services and activities provide for its stu dents an outlet. It is one of the outstanding schools of the University family WII LIAM S I EWART NELSON. A B . B D. n RLSIDLN I IOHNSON showed excellent T judgment and a deep regard for leader 1 k.’I i ship and ability when be chose Professor ■ William S. Nelson as bis assistant. I he position is a new one at Howard Uni versity. and Professor Nelson is the first incumbent He has handled very well indeed the great number of administrative details and du ties which ordinarily would fall to the President of the University. Professor Nelson is active also in student and faculty affairs on the campus. The promotion of group thinking and discussion among students on the campus claims much of his interest and time. He is also the director of religious life among stu dents. twroiy

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7 II E H I S O V 9 3 J Dk Ali i n L'fiiVrtun I’huwion Student Health at Howard University I HI: Division of Student Health a unit of the University devoted to the care and preservation ot the health ol the student body as a means of not only creating the greatest effectiveness on the part of the under-—graduate during his academic life, but as an educational and health care service to the end of producing individuals physically and mentally strong and intelligent regarding the conservation of their health The student group is examined periodically and followed up closely to insure the correction of all uncovered physical defects This procedure is aided by an extensive early consultation care with the aim of clearing up all minor complaints in an effort to prevent serious disability The student is encouraged to report for medical care early in the event of illness. These types of medical care undoubtedly keep the student best able to pursue University life with the least handicap of loss of energy, the greatest contentment, and the minimum distraction due to health problems. Besides the actual conservation ot life, there are the fewest possible davs lost from class work The athlete is given superior health care in the protection of the participant against the stress and strain of sports to the utmost and allowing only those phvsicallv able to take part. Campus sanitation and hygiene is given attention through this health agency. TIk community cannot be neglected in the preservation of health of its members. PERSONNEI I:. A Allkn. M l) University Physician Director ot Health Service Dorothy C. Bui lding, M D. Eva R Jonhs, R N S V ROBINSON. Secretary iicenty ue