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

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THG RGGISTRflR ' S OFFICG The Registrar ' s office is probably one of the best equipped in the South for its particular type of work. Under the direction of the Registrar, Mr. E. J. Howell, the most modern type of machines and files have been put into play in the last few years, placing this office on a par with those of much larger schools. Evidence of its efficiency can be readily offered by the speedy and orderly manner in which the Registration period is handled, registering over 5,500 students in two days, and having their class cards in their respective classes the following day. Mr. Howell is fortunate in having an excellent staff of assistants, with Mr. H. L. Heaton, Assistant Registrar, in charge. In addition to several other regular assistants, many students receive employ¬ ment during the regular session, and also during the rush periods. This office contains records of all present and past students at this institution, and is open for inspec¬ tion to anyone interested, and more particularly to prospective employers. The office also serves as a medium for new students to familiarize themselves with the school, affording information as to cost, pre-requisite training, and many other incidentals. The Registrar ' s Office has an enormous task to fulfill, and it merits the commendation and cooperation of the student body for the many factors which materially aid them that it makes possible.

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THG FISCAL DSPARTHlGnT In this department all of the monetary transactions of the College are handled. These include a depository for the students, a division which handles student labor payrolls, a staff of accountants, and a cashier who receives and disburses money to the various departments of the College. The Fiscal Department is under the able supervision of Mr. W. H. Holzmann who has served in this capacity for several years. He and his com¬ petent assistants are due much praise for the capable manner in which this Office carries on its work. In addition to the above mentioned duties, this Department has a purchasing division which sup¬ plies the various branches of the College with their numerous needs, and it prepares all of the statements and bills connected with the payment of maintenance. The Fiscal Department is an important factor in the administrative structure of the institution, and the efficiency with which this work is carried on is a tribute to the entire staff.

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THE TEXAS AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION MR. fl. B. CONNOR One of the most important phases of agricultural work carried on by the College is done in this department. Research is constantly being carried on to develop scientific methods of farming, and also to solve the major problems confronting the agriculttaral industry. Mr. fl. B. Connor is in charge of the Experiment Station, and he has a large staff of assistants to aid in this work. This constructive group is constantly seeking methods of development to make farming more efficient, and also to make the task of the farmer an easier job. Farmers and ranchers throughout the state present their problems, and it can be said without fear of contradiction that this group has done more for these industries than any other single aid factor. THE EXTENSION SERVICE MR. H. H. WILLIAMSON The Extension Service is another phase of college administration whose purpose is to instruct members of the agricultural industry of recent development in farming methods. Another duty of this organization is to seek new methods of making home life more desir¬ able on the farm. Mr. H. H. Williamson is in charge of this work, and has rendered much valuable service since being at A. M. The Extension Service uses tw o methods of conveying their innovations to the public: the radio, and THE EXTENSION SERVICE FARM NEWS, which is a publication of their own. Through this medium practically the entire farm populace of the state can be reached. THE ENGINEERING EXPERIMENT STATION DR. F. E. GIESECKE The Texas Engineering Experiment Station was organized in 1914 for the purpose of assist¬ ing the industrial development of Texas, of investigating engineering and industrial problems, and of making available to engineers any information it could provide which would be useful to them. Dr. F. E. Giesecke, who is director of the Station, is assisted by the Engineering Experiment Station Staff, selected from time to time from the teaching staff of the various departments of the College, according to the particular projects under investigation. The heads of these departments constitute the Advisory Council of the Experiment Station. Since its establishment the Station has added greatly to the files of engineering research, and Dr. Giesecke and his staff have contributed much technical information of Value to Texas and the Southwest.