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

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE JAMES P. HANNIGAN Dean of Students DR. FRANK W. R. HUBERT Dean of Arts and Sciences DR. WAYNE C. HALL Dean of Graduate Studies H. D. BEARDEN Texas Engineering Extension Service Objectives of the University are maintained by the Executive Committee as set forth by the by-laws. Under the direction of President Rudder in weekly meetings, the committee decides how best to strive for academic excellence, and keep the college headed toward its primary ob¬ jective, as stated by Statute: The leading object of this college shall be, without excluding other scientific and classroom studies, and including military tactics, to teach such branches of learning as are related to agri¬ culture and the mechanical arts, in such a man¬ ner as the legislature may prescribe, in order to promote the liberal and practical education of the industrial classes in the several pursuits and professions in life. DR. G. M. WATKINS Director, Agricultural Instruction H. L. HEATON Director of Admissions and Registrar FRED BENSON Dean of Engineering DR. R. E. PATTERSON Dean of Agriculture II

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C UE 3 B OF AGRlOUtlURt The study of agriculture has been a mainstay of the curricula at A AA since the school was opened in 1876. As a land-grant institution, A AA has offered agricultural instruction, extension and research for almost 90 years and has been instrumental in the introduction of many techniques to the state ' s food-producing industry. Preparation at A AA opens the door to more than 500 occupations in nine major areas of agriculture: research, industry, business, education, communications, conservation, services, farming and ranching. Physical facilities for study are among the best in the country. Facilities include the 5,000-acre main campus, a 3,000- acre plantation in nearby Burleson County, and Texas Agricultural Experiment Stations across the state which total 40,000 acres. Two major affiliates with the College of Agriculture provide invaluable assistance. The Texas Agricultural Experiment Station and the Texas Agricultural Extension Service work in close cooperation with Texas A AA to foster research and ex¬ tension education. Since many agriculture professors combine teaching with research, students are assured of learning the latest developments in the field. Oxen mill past the Old Main on their way to the R. R. station. This photograph was tak¬ en at the turn of the century. (opposite page—top). Unlike the days of old, modern students mill past the New Science Building to G.P. stations. This picture was taken at the turn. The last Agricul¬ tural landmark of the old century steps aside for progress, the ancient Science Hall is razed.