University of Florida - Tower / Seminole Yearbook (Gainesville, FL)

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CCLLEGE CF AGRICULTURE The agricultural college was first founded at Lake City. In 1915 all the agricultural work in the Univer- Silly was consolidated in the College of Agriculture. This college, in addition to teaching the fundamentals of Florida agriculture, carries on research work and disseminates practical information to farmers and fruit growers. DEAN BLAKE R. VAN LEER M.E'., M.S. CCLLEGE OF LAW 'In the past twenty-five years the Law College of DEAN WILMON NEWELL D.Sc. Uowa State Cgllggaj CCLLEGE OF ENGINEERING During the year 1909 the University of Florida underwent a reorganization under Dr. A. A. Mur- phree. As a result the College of Engineering emerged from a technological school. The Depart- ment of Chemical Engineering was added in 1917-18, developing a college that gives students both the- oretical and practical instruction in the field of their choice. lille University of Florida has become a leading school 1191 the Association of American Law Schools. By virtue of its splendid courses and practical instruc- tion, the College of Law is registered by the Board of Reents of the State of New York and is listed among the approved law schools of the American Bar As- eociation. Its advanced entrance requirements place it ln the first class among American law schools. O25 DEAN H. R. TRUSLER M.A., LL.I?. UVliclziga.v1j

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DR. JAMES MARION FARR Ph.D. f,loh.11,s Hoplriusj, D. Lift. GRADUATE SCI-IOCDI. Though the graduate school developed slowly in the early days of the University of Florida, in more recent years its stride has been remarkable. In the ten years from 1923 to 1933 its enrollment jumped from 21 to 165. Today it offers a Master's Degree in most of the courses offered in the undergraduate school. The future development of this school may be anticipated with assurance. DEAN TOWNES R. LEIGH Ph.D. fflhicagoj VICE-PRES! DENT Since 1901, when he completed his graduate work at Johns Hopkins, Dr. Farr has been actively con- nected With the University of Florida. He has assisted in its development from a tiny institution at Lake City to its present size and pre-eminence. The honor system of which the University is so proud has been largely the result of his influence. Today he is serving as actively as ever, occupying the dual functions of Vice-President of the University and head of the English Department. 'iffy' ' DEAN J. N. ANDERSON Ph,.D. f.Iolms Hoplcinsj COLLEGE OE ARTS AND SCIENCES The Arts and Sciences College offers opportuni- ties to the student who desires a Well-rounded liberal education in the arts and sciences or in the more specialized fields of journalism and pharmacy. Among its faculty are men of eminence in their chosen field. The primary aim of the college is to develop men of high character and broad intellectual outlook. ' 24

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COLLEGE OE EDUCATION The College of Education owes its birth to the Normal School, which existed when the University first opened its doors in 1905. From this Normal School the Teachers' College emerged in 1913. The name of Teachers' College was changed to the College of Education in 1931. This college has been an im- portant factor in raising the standards of the teach- DEAN J. W. NORMAN PlL.D. fC!II1l7YLII'ffLj COLLEGE OE BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION The College of Business Administration is the youngest college of the University. Since its begin- ning in 1925, it has grown to be the second largest college on the campus. During the past year one of its departments -that of journalism - has been transferred to the College of Arts and Sciences. The main objectives of the college are to prepare students to become business executives and to act in the capacity of business speciallsts. ing profession throughout the State. DEAN WALTER J. MATHERLY B.A., M.A. GENERAL EXTENSION DIVISION Functioning as an extra-mural college, the Gen- DEAN B. C. RILEY B.A., 13.S.A. eral Extension Division extends the campus of the University of Florida to the Wide borders of the State. Many courses in the State institutions of higher learning are offered. In addition, this divi- sion of the University conducts short courses, com- munity institutes, and conferences to give oppor- tunity for discussion on problems confronting groups or communities. 26