Southern Methodist University - Rotunda Yearbook (University Park, TX)

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The School of Education op- erates as a department in the College of Arts and Sciences and in the Graduate School. Through the cooperation of other schools and departments in the University it prepares students for Primary Education, Elementary Teaching, Public School Music, Secondary Edu- cation, Home Economics, Commercial Teaching, School Supervision, School Administra- tion, Religious Education and College Teaching. Through afternoon, evening and Saturday Classes, at the University and elsewhere, the School of Education meets the needs of teachers in service as well as of students in residence. SCHOOL OF EDUCATION The School of Education is an organization of professional courses for teachers within the Col- lege of Arts and Sciences and the Graduate School. From the beginning of the University there has been a department of education With quite an enrollment of students. At first, only the most general courses on elementary education, secondary education, educational psychology and the history of education were olTered. Led on by the needs of training in specialized helds, the work in the depart- ment has been enlarged from time to time so that now teachers are trained for primary positions, for teaching in the intermediate grades, for regular high school positions, for home economics, and through the cooperation of the School of Music and the School of Commerce, for positions as teachers of public school music and teachers of commercial subjects in high schools. The School of Educa- tion has also been training teachers for administrative positions in public schools and in colleges. By a cooperative agreement With the Dallas Board of Education, from fourteen to sixteen young women each year secure training as cadet teachers in the city system and on the satisfactory comple- tion of their work become eligible for appointment as probationary teachers. The largest number of undergraduates preparing for teaching are interested in becoming high school instructors. Inasmuch as such students are expected to maj or in the subj ects they Wish to teach, practically all the departments in the College of Arts and Sciences participate in this training. The number Who get actual training as cadet teachers in high school work has been about 7 5 students an- nually for several years. A large part of the graduate work of the School of Education is done through classes for part- time students. These groups meet on afternoons, evenings and Saturdays. They represent Class- room teachers, principals, supervisors, superintendents, college teachers, and college administrators. In 1933-34 the number of teachers in service Who have registered in the session of 1933-34 has increased fifty per cent over the corresponding enrollment of 1932-3 3. s 24 e

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Perhaps the most important factor in the development of the School of Music at the present time is its admission to full membership in the National As- sociation of Schools of Music Which took place at the Conven- tion of the Association at Lin- coln, Nebraska, December 27th to 30th, 1933. Full membership in this As- sociation not only puts the seal of approval of a national board of prominent musicians upon Southern Methodist University School of Music, but assures its students of full transfer of their credits, hour for hour, to any firSt-Class school or conservatory in the United States. Several new courses have been added to the curriculum. Chief among these are courses in advance compositionj choral and orchestral conducting, and a course in orchestral instruments. fWW SCHOOL OF MUSIC The School of Music of Southern Methodist University, established fifteen years ago, has rap- idly made an enviable reputation for itself development, the School was recently adm Schools of Music. Strictly modern in its me music in the fullest sense, to build educatec One of the principal factors in determin ulty. Southern Methodist University School for the superior performing ability and higl Further, the relation between teacher a No infiexible systems of instruction are use the requirements of each case, and based on to students is much more valuable than rigic Students are required to appear in recitc create a healthful spirit of competition but A well-rounded program of eXtra-Curric is provided. Included in these activities is t wijk, Who is also conductor of the Dallas 85 wood Bowl. Two other very popular orga Club. These organizations make annual toui school. Last year they produced an Operettc decided to incorporate such a production as The magnificent McFarlin Memorial A1 and beautiful concert organ, is in itself an as a successful, progressive school. In recognition of its itted to full membership in the National Association of thods and thorough in its requirements, it aims to teach 1 musicians, not mere vocal or instrumental performers. ing the Value of a school of music is the calibre of its fac- of Music is recognized throughout the entire Southwest 1 educational potency of its faculty. rid student is placed on an intimate basis of cooperation. c1, each student receiving intelligent instruction suited to discrimination and sincerity. This individual instruction l methods of teaching. tlS With reasonable frequency. These recitals not only also accustom the students to appear before an audience. ular activities calculated to capture the studentsi interest he orchestra under the direction of Dean Paul Van Kat- Imphony Orchestra and a guest conductor at the Holly- iizations are the Menis Glee Club and the Girls Choral s of different cities in Texas and present programs at the L, iiThe Red :VIill,D Which was such a success that it Was a regular part of their program. 1ditorium, With its great concert hall, its spacious studios, nspiration to music students.

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The undersigned had the privilege of Conducting the two courses in American Govern- ment Which initiated the work of the Arnold Foundation in 1924. Since that first year the activities of the Foundation have extendedmaterialiy. Courses are now offered Which treat of all the essential phases of govern- ment and politics. Fellowships are available for graduate work, and these have attracted a num- ber of young men Who have re- flected much credit on the School of Government and the University. Last year We began the publication of The zfrnold Foundation Studigt in Public Afairt; this year our program is being expanded so that the Foundation may exercise a greater influence in practical statecraft in our immediate community and throughout the Xmawyr State. SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT The Arnold School of Government in itself is an endowed school. It was founded at Southern Methodist University in 1924. by Mrs. Ora Nixon Arnold, of Houston, Texas, in honor of her late husband, George F. Arnold. Her desire was to instruct young men in the ideals and history of good Citizenship and to prepare future leaders of public opinion and activity. Beginning with instructions in only two courses in government, rapid expansion has been eX- perienced. Under the direction of Dr. H. H. Guice, new courses were added, and the publication of The Arnold Foundation Studies was inaugurated. Recently made acting director is Dr. S. D. Myres, J12, holder of the first fellowship given by the Foundation at Southern Methodist University, and instructor of the first courses given under the direction of the Foundation. Dr. Myres received his AB. and MA. degrees at Southern Meth- odist University and his PhD. degree at the University of Texas in 1929. A year later he re- ceived the fellowship for study abroad, given by the Social Science Research Council. During his study abroad, Dr. Myres became an authority on the administration of mandates, and received a diploma 0f the Graduate Institute of International Studies at Geneva. Many capable and now distinguished young men have held the tWo graduate scholarships oHered annually by the Foundation. Recipients of the Arnold fellowships this year are Richard E. Snyder and Charles Rattan, Who, in addition to their investigation and study, aid in carrying on the work of the Foundation. This year a conference is being held by the students of government to survey the governments of Texas and the United States. Beginning the second semester of this year, the school presented a course in Municipal Adminis- tration under City Manager John N. Edy of Dallas. hir. Edy is considered to be one of the most capable men in his field of work. He is a pastepresident of the International City Manager Asso- ciation. He formerly taught a similar course in Stanford University. The Government School is Very fortunate in being able to offer a course taught by him. '2 s 25 e