Miami University - Recensio Yearbook (Oxford, OH)

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Liberal Ami: College This year marks an epoch in the history of the Liberal Arts College in that it is the Close of the schooPs administration by Dean Edgar E. Bran- don. Dean Brandon has ably guided this col- lege through a period of rapid expansion, through the decline in enrollment during the years of the war, and then on through another period Of ever- increasing enrollment since 1921. He has seen the school expand under his direction from a small group of students enrolled in an extremely limited number of courses to a great host regis- tered in a curriculum of greatly expanded scope. Dr. Brandon Will relinquish his place next year DEAN EDGAR E- BRANDON to Dr. Howard Robinson, present head of the History Department, While he takes advantage of a sabbatical leave of absence. It is understood that on his return he Will retire from active duty. Figures 0n the enrollment in the Liberal Arts School for this year in compari- son to former years contradict the popular idea that the Liberal Arts College is having to give way before the infiux of professionalism and specialization. There remains a constant ratio of students interested in obtaining a ttliberal education? Miss Elizabeth Hamilton and Miss B. M. Emerson have continued in their capacities as dean and assistant dean of women, respectively, but a Change has taken place this year in the appointment of a new social director for campus affairs. Mrs. Dorothy S. Glos this year fills the place left by Miss Marie Wilson. Dir. A. K. Morris has continued as assistant to the president, and Mr. W. C. Smyser has ably filled the position of acting registrar. MISS ELIZABETH HAMILTON MISS B. M. EMERSON N ineteen

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ALFRED HORATIO UPHAM President Dr. A. H. Upham, ePrexyK during his administration since January, 1928, has manifested an outstanding exemplification of executive ability and compe- tence. AHis genial personality has earned for him the confidence of every Miamian and has been an enthusiastic impetus and a trustworthy guide to the progress- ively expanding institution. Eighteen

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DEAN ERNEST J. ASHBAUGH School of Education The achievements of the School of Education have been many and varied this past year. The administration of the Schools affairs passed from the guidance of Dean Harvey C. Minnich to that of Dean Ernest J. Ashbaugh. Dean Ashbaugh, Who came to Miami from Ohio State University, is vitally interested in all educational problems and is an authority on educational guidance, One of the most important changesmade this year Was the establishment of a Bureau of Ree- ommendations to take the place of the old, system for placing graduates in teaching posi- tions. This bureau is expected to operatemuch more effectually than the old system in placing graduates of the B. S. curriculum in desirable positions. With the increased facilities for meeting placement prob- lems and the data located in this bureau, obtaining positions for all the graduates should be a comparatively simple matter. This new bureau is located in the McGuffey Building next to Dean Ashbaughis offices. To meet the increased enrollment in summer sessions and extension schools, a separate department has been established for their administration. In thus separating the functions of the School of Education, it is hoped to keep in step With its ever-Widening sphere of activity. Twenty