University of Colorado - Coloradan Yearbook (Boulder, CO)

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The Extension Dixisioii cif tlie University of Colo- rado came into existence in tlie summer of 1012. Dr. James H. Baker, then President of the Lhiiversity, sponsored the undertaking; on the sound principle that the function of a State L niversity was not only to teach students upon its campus, and to foster research among its faculties, but that its business was likewise to render to the State at large such public service as might lie within its power. To this end has been the organization and opera- tion of the University Extension Division. The chan- nels through which the various departments of the Uni- ersity have thus been made available to the people of Colorado are known as bureaus, which include formal instruction by means of correspondence stud , classes, and lectures, as well as man ' forms of service to indi- iduals, and to groups and organizations, both public and pri ate. Elmore PETERSts Director of the Extension Division. 23

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Frank Wilbur Chace Director of the College of Music. The Department of Alusic of the College of Arts and Sciences was expanded bv the Board of Regents in September 1920 into the College of Music, leading to the degree Bachelor of Music. Since then there have been four graduates. The enrollment thi - year consists of thirt -se en students. The definite aim of the College is two-fold: ( 1 ) To provide a thorough training for students who intend to follow the profession of music as teachers and com- posers, or who may wish to devote themselves chieHy to musical literature and criticism. (2) To develop an intelligent general taste and understanding, a sympathy for music, as for other branches of culture, and to form a body of intelligent and sympathetically receptive listeners for the masterpieces of music. The new music building is a source of much satis- faction to the students and faculty. 22

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Harry M. Barrett Dean of tlie College of Educalion. The Collet;e of Education as a di ' isi(jn of tlie Col- lege of Arts and Sciences was authorized by the Regents of the University of Colorado in January 1908. For many years before that time, however, there had been a professor of Education on the faculty. If, as Abraham Lincoln said in 1832, Education is the Republic ' s most important business, it seems reasonable to give particu- lar attention to the preparation of those who are to engage in the business of Education, and it is not as- sumed that one can teach merely because one has been to college, any more than he can practice law or medi- cine. The State of Colorado, indeed, has laws requir- ing that those who are to teach shall ha e studied not only what is taught but how it can be taught. To know how people learn, how they may be helped to learn when learning is hard, how to encourage them to learn more and to keep on learning, especially how learning makes a difference in conduct — this knowledge and skill is the professional equipment of the teacher. To provide courses that will prepare students to be- come teachers, principals, superintendents, is the busi- ness of the College of Education. U 24