Northwestern University - Syllabus Yearbook (Evanston, IL)

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THE GRADUATE SCHOOL The majority of the readers of the Syllabus are scarcely aware of the existence of a Graduate School on the campus, except as they may see the name on the door of 206 Harris Hall. It will be a surprise therefore, to many, to learn that there are registered in this school during the current semester 450 students. It will be of interest also to learn that of this number S5 were graduated from Northwestern University, and that there are at the present time 145 candidates for advanced degrees in June. The Graduate School, as such, is one of the younger schools of the University, but definite provision for graduate work was made by the founders of the University. In the belief that the spirit of research within theUniversity is of primary importance in preserving the vitality of the institution, the Graduate School was organized in IQII. 'Aft is significant that of the students registered, while the larger number come from the College of Liberal Arts, there are also repre- sentatives from the Schools of hffedicine, Law, Speech, Commerce, Journalism, and Education. In a sense, then, the Graduate School really represents the University as a unit, instead of any separate school. The list of research problems carried on by graduate students in the several departments of the different schools of theUniversity is an extended one. Nfany of these have been published in the leading scientific journals of the country. A number of volumes have grown out of the researches carried on in the various graduate seminars. In this respect we are striving more nearly to realize some of the ideals of the founders and developers of Northwestern. After all, if we lack the spirit of scholarship we cannot be said to have a real Universityf' .IAMES AL'1'oN JAMES Dean ofthe Graduate School THE SCHOOL OF COMMERCE - RALPH E. PIEILMAN Dean of the School of Commerce ADMINISTRATION The School of Commerce functions both on the Evanston Cam- pus and on the NIcKinlock Campus. On the Evanston Campus is situated the Collegiate School, which offers a program of work cover- ing the Junior and Senior years of a four year college program, leading to the Bachelor's degree. This work is well co-ordinated with the Pre-Commerce program offered in the Freshman and Sophomore years by the College of Liberal Arts. UOn the lXffcKinlock Campus the School operates its part time, evening and Saturday courses. Here it offers many of the same courses which are offered in Evanston, with many of the same instruc- tors, and upholds the same standards which prevail in its Evanston classes. This year approximately 6,ooo students have been registered in these classes in Wieboldt Hall, which houses the Chicago classes. The Graduate Division of the School of Commerce, which is open to those who hold a Bachelor's degree from an approved college or university, operates on both campuses. The completion of the one year of graduate work leads to the degree Master of Business Administration. One of the most important developments of recent years has been the rapid development of the graduate work and the near future will doubtless witness a marked expansion in this direc- tion. The purpose of the School in all of its classes, both in Evanston and Chicago, is to offer definite, systematic and scientific instruction in business and to prepare its students for promotion, advancement and larger responsibilities in business. ' Twevzly-,ive

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THE ACHIEVEMENT OF THE GREATER ROBERT W. CAMPBELL l,7'l'S1'!II'7lf of the Board of Truslees NORTHVVESTERN A survey of the past few years at Northwestern University reveals a decided period of achievement. The teaching and scientific staff have made very definite contributions to the educational and professional world and to society in general. The new lVIcKinlock campus with its stately buildings is now operating eiiiciently and its possibilities are unlimited. The accomplishments of Northwestern undergraduates have penetrated every branch of university life. Their activities have produced improved publications, competent debating teams and dramatic groups, athletic teams that have won often and established more than one world record, and with it all an organization and conduct that have merited the highest praise. The fact that Northwestern University is attracting to its campuses the most desirable young men and women from all over the country assures for the University a future of great promise for which the present 'fperiod of achievementw is only a foundationf' THE COLLEGE GF LIBERAL ARTS The College has for some time enrolled so many students that it is impossible for any single person to become acquainted with them all. The invitation to make this brief statement is accepted therefore as an unusual and welcome opportunity, since the Syllabus reaches the individual student with a definite interest of its own. Faculty .members and students are parts of one of those very large organizations which modern universities have become. None of us would, I feel sure, even if we could, change our institution in those aspects which make it really a university. Yet here as else- where the factors of greatest strength may become those of great Weakness. Fully aware of this truth, the College strives constantly to keep uppermost in its mind the fact that it is operated for the student, and not for the benefit of the curriculum nor the glory of the faculty. YVe wish that we of the administration of the College might know each of our 2,436 students personally, and advise with them individually. Although that is a manifest impossibility, let us not forget our mutual responsibility toward the true growth of our University. It will suffer from any careless and unfair criticism, while it can only be helped by that which is loyal and constructive. 1 RAYMOND A. ISTENT Dean of the College Tulzvlly-fvur A D M I N I S T R A T I O N

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THE SCHOOL OE ENGINEERING WILLIIXII C. BAUER Dean of the School of Engineering ' f'During the past two years the School has had a phenomenal growth in the number of students. There has been an increase in attendance of approximately thirty-five per cent, in spite of the fact that the School no longer admits students who rank in the lowest fourth of their High School classes. An increase in numbers is not always an indication of a healthy growth. The indication is of great signification, however, because the growth is coupled with the fact that a much larger number of students who enter as freshmen remain for the upper class work. Students who are admitted and who remain for the advanced years are a real asset. 'fIn the past only one third of the freshmen of a given year re- turned the next year as sophomores, whereas during the past two years, two thirds or twice as many have returned. The total enrollment this semester is 263 students of whom II7 are freshmen. Over two thirds of these ranked in the upper half of their High School classes. This shows clearly the trend toward the receipt of better prepared students. f'In addition to better scholastic performance our students are showing an increasing interest in other activities. Of our total enroll- ment, 120 men, or nearly one half, are eligible for Varsity Com- petition . Of these, five men won their major letters and six their minor letters. Approximately one fourth of our freshmen have been awarded their numerals. UThe School of Engineering is functioning well in scholastic and other activities and is a worthy member of Northwestern University. THE SCHOOL OE MEDICINE 'fThe fall of 1928 marked the beginning of the seventieth session of continuous instruction offered by the Medical Faculty of North- western University. From the first, the School assumed an out- standing position through the inauguration of noteworthy reforms in the teaching of medicine and in the arrangement of the curriculum. To the medical faculty of Northwestern belongs the credit of the actual inauguration and continuous maintenance of a graded system of instruction. With the establishment of the School, the founders clearly defined their objective, namely, the training of thoroughly qualified practitioners of medicine and the advancement of medical knowledge. The long list of distinguished alumni who have served as faithful physicians to hundreds of thousands of people attests the staunch adherance of succeeding faculties to the ideals and principles of the founders. Known throughout the scientific world wherever medicine is -taught or practiced, the Medical School of Northwestern has set aihigh standard of accomplishment. HThe interests of the faculty lie wholly in the individual student, and on his earnestness, ability and accomplishments depends the future of.American medicine. With every effort designed to offer opportunity and the development of real thinking power the faculty look forward with definite confidence to the success of each and every student. Correlation and cooperation between students and teachers typifies the keynote of an erprit de corp: rarely equalled. T wenly-s'i.1: IRVING S. CUTTER Dean of the School of Medicine ADMINISTRATION