Indiana University - Arbutus Yearbook (Bloomington, IN)

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Henry Lester Smith .... Dean, School of Education .... presidsnt National Edu- cation Association .... author several works on education problems .... in charge of Bureau of Cooperative research .... genial ciates popular with students and asso- admired by all. SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION The foundation of the present School of Busi- ness Administration was th e establishment of a two-years ' commercial course in 1902. The reali- zation that truly systematic training was necessary for a business career resulted in the institution of a four-year course in commerce by the Board of Trustees in 1919. In 1920, in order to make the business training facilities still more effective, the trustees established a distinct School of Commerce and Finance, the name of which was changed to the School of Business Administration in 1933. Faculty members of the School of Business Administration recently have been particularly ac- tive in issuing books in their fields of instruction. Professor C. W. Barker wrote The Principles of Retailinfi which just came off the press in March. Professor Alva Prickett has written, in collabora- tion with Mr Smith of the South Western Pub- lishing Company, the 17th edition of 20 ' Centunj Bookl eeping and Accoinitiiig. a revision of the earlier text. Professor Thomas Rogers has been active in the preparation of syllabi, having writ- ten one on Personnel AdministiritioN during the summer of 1934, and a revision of the Business Organization syllabus in the spring of 1935. He has also written a text on Personnel Administra- tion. Professor Fred Chew has under preparation a book en the principles of life insurance, not def- initely titled as yet. SCHOOL OF EDUCATION In accordance with an act passed by the Gen- eral Assembly in 1853, Indiana University es- tablished a normal department for instruction in the theory and practice of teaching . The Normal Department was suspended in 1856, to be organ- ized again in 1886, first as the Department of Pedagogy and later as the Department of Educa- tion, The School of Education, organized in 1908, was formally recognized by the Board of Trustees in 1923 and given full liberty in planning its courses of study and curricula, which led to the degrees of Bachelor of Science in Education, Mas- ter of Science in Education and Doctor of Educa- tion. A Bureau of Cooperative Research is main- tained by the School of Education. This bureau is devoted to work in the fields of research and serv- ice. Issues of the Bulletin of the School of Educa- tion carry accounts of the results of the research. An annual conference in educational mea- surements featuring speakers of national reputa- tion has been directed by the School for over twen- ty years. Also special conferences of persons in- terested in particular phases of the work are held each year. Students enrolled in the University who are seeking teachers ' licenses are guided in their work, and all recommendations for these licenses are made, by the School of Education. William A. Rawles .... Dean, School of Business Administration .... widely known and liked not only in the commerce school but by business men who have been under his tutelage .... methodical .... genial yet firm .... business comes first .... after more than thirty years ' service, has resigned this year. [20]

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Bernard C. Cavit .... I. U. Law School Dean .... practiced law in northern part of state .... jurist of recognized ability .... served with American Expeditionary forces .... interested in modern thoughts and trends .... an avid golfer. GRADUATE SCHOOL Advanced degrees for graduate work first were granted by Indiana University in 1881. Special regulations and requirements for graduate work and degrees were established by the Univer- sity and an increasing number of graduate students were enrolled. The Graduate school was formally organized in 1904 and in 1908 the office of Dean of the Graduate School was created. The affairs of the School are administered by the Dean and the Council of the Graduate School. The council consists of one member of the faculty of each department which offers graduate work. Members of the University faculty of professorial rank who devote a part of their time to research and part to graduate instruction compose the school. Doctor of Philosophy, Master of Science, and Master of Arts are the three advanced degrees which may be obtained by those who have previ- ously received the A.B. or B.S. degree. During the past year the number of courses offered to graduate students was greatly enlarged. The faculty has been reorganized on the basis of graduate teaching, direction of work of graduate students, and individual research. More empha- sis is being placed on encouraging student research than before. The enrollment this year was about two hundred and sixty-six in addition to which were one hundred and twenty FERA workers who were permitted to enroll in one course through the social service department of Indianapolis. LAW SCHOOL When the Indiana legislature passed a statute in 1838 changing Indiana College into Indiana University, it incorporated a provision stating that one of the purposes for which the state university was established was the education of youth in the science of law. In 1842 the law school was form- ally opened. Since that time the prestige of the school has grown until it is now considered one of the foremost law schools of the country. Indiana Laws on Futin-e Interest, Wills, Des- cent is one of Dean Bernard Gavit ' s most recently completed books. Two other books by Dean Gavit are being used in classes to perfect them for pub- lication. Professor Fowler Harper, who is a well- known authority in the field of torts, has published two books on the subjest since 1933: A Treatise on Torts, and A Case Book on Torts. The latter book was written in collaboration with Professor Francis H. Bohlen of the University of Pennsylvania and is used in the class on torts taught by Profes- sor Harper. Among other books recently written by members of the law facultv are: Introduction to the Law, a text book by Prof. Milo J. Bowman; Constitutional Lau a case book by Prof. Hugh E. Willis; and Public Utilities, a case book by Prof. Alfred Evans. Fernandus Payne .... Dean I. U. Crad- cil . . . . nationally known for his zoologi- cal research .... meticulous mind .... high regard for efficiency .... member of a number of foremost scientific organ- izations. [19]

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SCHOOL OF MUSIC IVIusic at Indiana University began with the establishment of private courses in singing and di- recting and the organizing of a glee club and chorus in 1893. A department of music, which was authorized by the Board of Trustees in 1904, was organized six years later with Dr. Charles D. Campbell as its head and five courses offered for credit. In 1919, at the death of Dr. Campbell, Professor Barzille Winfred Merrill was appointed head of the department, and in 1921 the Trustees established the School of Music with Professor Merrill as Dean. Having as its purpose the giving to its students of a complete education in the science and art of music, their preparation for pro- fessional careers, and the maintenance of a musi- cal atmosphere in University life, the Music School, under the direction of distinguished teach- ers, has become one of the foremost. Some thirty recitals by student musicians were presented this year at Mitchell Hall, the various recitals featuring the different types of music taught in the school. The University Music Series was composed of programs by outstanding artists and sponsored by the School of Music. Among the artists were Giovanni Martinelli, in- ternationally renowned tenor; Bronislaw Huber- man, famous violinist; The Gordon String Quar- tet; Mischa Levitski, pianist; Nini Theilade, danc- er; and the Russian Symphonic Choir. Barzille Winfred Merrill .... Dean, School of Music .... conductor. University orchestra .... director. Music Series .... degree from Cottschalk School of Music .... intensely interested in spread of musi- cal culture .... dignified .... kindly. Edwin Bailey Birge .... I. U. Profsssor of Music since 1921 .... director of Messiah .... organist at Episcopal church .... his happy philosophy inspires students to greater achievement .... widely liked .... hails from Massachusetts. THE MESSIAH the Messiali. Handel ' s famous oratorio, was presented in a highly finished manner just before Christmas vacation by the University chorus, or- chestra and four guest soloists. The entire per- formance was under the direction of Professor Edward Bailey Birge of the University Music School. The soloists for this year ' s performance were: Mrs. jane Johnson Burroughs, Indianapolis; Mrs. Edna Bowles, Greencastle; Professor D. D. Nye of the University Music School, and Edgar Isherwood, Greencastle. The oratorio is divided into three parts. The first illustrates the longing of the world for the Messiah, prophesies his coming, and announces his birth; the second part is devoted to the sufferings, death, and exaltation of Christ, and develops the spread and ultimate triumph of the Gospel, while the third is occupied with the declaration of the highest truths of the doctrine. The outstanding feature of The Messiah is the Hallelujah Chorus which was presented in a particularly impressive manner this year. Follow- ing the custom begun at the first English perform- ance, the entire audience stood during the singing of this chorus. [21 ]