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

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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

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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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DEAN OE STU DENTS In addition to his many other duties, during the Dast year Dean B. A. Tolbert has been largely respon- sible in securing jobs for students working their way through school. Also since Dean Tolbert has served as Dean of Students the scholastic average of the school has been greatly improved. He is a member of Pi Kappa Alpha and Blue Key fraternities. R. C. Beaty serves as assistant Dean of Students and is in Charge of the Freshmen. KLEIN H. GRAHAM REGISTRAR The Re istrar is the su ervisor of registration DEAN B. A. TOLBERT B.A.E'. BUSINESS MANAGER Klein H. Graham has served as Business Manager of the University of Florida since 1906. During that time he has been prominent in Business Officers' organizations and has been instrumental in the rapid growth of the University. He is a member of Beta Theta Pi and Pi Gamma Mu fraternities. T 8' I3 Drocedure and the keeper of academic records and transcripts. The work in this office is done accurately, and 2. complete record of every student is available at all times. Considerable statistical research work IS done. Harley W. Chandler is serving as Registrar. He is a member of Phi Kappa Tau fraternity. 27 HARLEY W. CHANDLER M.S.