Texas A and M University - Aggieland Yearbook (College Station, TX)

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i l m i r J THE SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES This division of the College offers four-year courses leading to degrees in Liberal Arts and Sciences. In addition to the student enrolled in the School of Arts and Sciences, every other student in the College must complete some work in this department in order to obtain his degree. Under the able direction of Dean T. D. Brooks, this division of the College has grown extensively in prestige as well as in enrollment. The Graduate School, representing the development of the power of independent work and for the promotion of scientific research, has also profited from the direc¬ tion of Dean Brooks who is also the dea n of this department. The Graduate School embodies every course taught in this institution and gives the graduate student practical and efficient training in his chosen course of study. Even with the duties of the two important offi¬ ces mentioned. Dean Brooks further typifies the Aggie Spirit by serving as chairman of the Athletic Council. He has served in this position for the last two years; He succeeded Dean E. J. Kyle in this capacity. T. D. Brooks

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SCHOOL OF VOCATIONAL TRAINING Dean C. H. Winkler of the School of Vocational Teaching has developed one of the most up-to- date teaching institutions in the country. This School prepares students for teaching in many fields; however, most of the graduates become teachers of vocational agriculture, county agents, or officials of the State in other phases of extension service. Students gather much practical work by teaching in the Training Schools located on the campus. Graduates of the Agricultural and Industrial Education courses meet the requirements of the State and Federal Boards for Vocational Educa¬ tion to teach Vocational Agriculture and Trades under the Smith-Hughes Act. Courses offered in this school include: Agricultural Education, Rural Educa¬ tion, Industrial Education, and Industrial Arts. C. H. Winkler

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THE SCHOOL OF VETERINARY MEDICINE The Dean of the School of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Mark Francis, is recognized throughout the world as one of the outstanding authorities in his field. It is indeed fortunate that Texas, one of the livestock centers of the wor ld, should have a school so widely recognized. The demand for graduates of the Veterinary School is constantly increasing since the graduates of this school are eligible for appointment in the U. S. Army, Bureau of Animal Husbandry, and as Veterinarians in the State Livestock Commission and the City Boards of Health. Found in the Veterinary School are these de¬ partments: Veterinary Anatomy, Veterinary Medicine and Surgery, Veterinary Pathology, and Veterinary Psychology and Pharmacology. Many students major¬ ing in ranching and dairying find courses in this department a great benefit. Dr. Mark Francis n ir