University of Michigan - Michiganensian Yearbook (Ann Arbor, MI)

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SHIlaEYW 5MITH 3ecy ROBERTA. CAMPBELL T

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L I T E LA Born, New Castle, Ind., Dec. 31, 1856. Prepared at Spiceland Academy. Entered U. of M. 1879. Received degree of Bach- elor of Phil., 1885. Principal of New Castle, Ind., and East Sagi- naw High Schools. In 1891 took up graduate study at Harvard. Appointed Instructor in Physics at the Univer- sity of Michigan. Assistant Professor in 1894. and Junior Pro- fessor in 1895. Full Professor in 1899. Dean of Summer School, 1904 to 1907. Doctor of Philosophy at University of Tena in 1897. Fellow of American As- sociation for Advance- ment of Science and Memher of American Physical Society. Department of Literature, Science and Arts JOHN ORKN RKKD, Ph.D., Dean The department had its origin in the original act passed by the Legislature which created the University, commonly known as the Organic Act, passed in 1837. Owing to many complications the university was not opened until September, 1841, with two pro- fessors, a librarian and six students. The department was conducted along the conventional and traditional lines until 1852, which date marks the advent of Dr. Tappan and the passing of a new act by the Legislature granting the University much greater power. Until the year 1855-56, no electives were allowed and the degree given was A.B., but with the beginning of this year the seniors were allowed to elect one-third of their work. At this time the department gave three courses. Classical, Scientific and Latin-Scientific, which led to the degree of Bachelor of Philosophy. In 1877 the department was entirely revised, and an English course was added, giving the degree of Bachelor of Letters. The elective system had progressed so far by this time that fully one-half of the studies required for the doctor ' s degree were elective. In 1882-83, the university system was introduced, with the idea of producting specialization, and more truly university work, during the junior and senior years. A professorship of the Science and Art of Teaching was established in 1883. which has developed into our present teacher ' s course and department of education. There is also a graduate school established in connection with this department which is under the direction of the Administrative Council appointed by the President. [17]