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

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ADMINISTRATION appeared in the Michigan Educational Bulletin for Jan- uary, in which he makes the surprising statement that the Public Schools of the United States are faced with con- ditions which will ultimately destroy the country ' s present program of free education, unless changed. Other changes of different natures have been forth- coming. Professor Kmil Lorch, director of the College of Architecture has had a new duty as chairman of the advisory committee of a CWA project which is to record permanently phases of the architecture of the country ' s early history. One of the most important things that has happened since the close of school last June, of course, is the removal of the Law School from the campus proper to the new law building, Hutchins Hall, part of the law quadrangle on the south of the campus proper. This necessitated the changing around of many departments in the University. The old law building, now being used to house several departments of the Literary College, was named Haven Hall by the Board of Regents in honor of the Reverend Erastus O. Haven, president of the University from 1863 to 1869. The History Department is now firmly established in its new headquarters on the first floor of the south wing of the old law building. Professor A. E. Boak now has offices in the old room of the Board of Regents, the Regents now meeting in their new room on the first floor of Angell Hall. The Extension Department has moved from University Hall to the north wing of the old law building. The Journalism department has now moved from the fourth floor of the West Medical Building to the second floor of the old law building. The Sociology Department occupies part of the first floor and the greater part of the third in the old law building. The second floor of the old law building is now used as a study room. Do not think that the year is over yet. Other innovations of importance may be ' forthcoming. There are other changes being made from time to time, changes which are apt to affect the admin- istration to an even greater degree. There is a possibility that additional appropriations may be secured to carry on construction work which is needed, according to statements of those in charge. This is in a sense a transition period, a period in which the progressive movement, that was stopped by the so-called depression, has started again. Let us keep in mind always that this is and will be one of the most eventful years since the Uni- versity was first founded, and that the reforms which have been inaugurated this year are of great importance and extent. Abiivp DEAN FREDERICK G. Novy Medicine Far Riftht DEAN G. CARI. Hi inn Graduate Near Right DEAN HENRY M. BATKH Law

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UNIVERSITY The most obvious and distinguishing features of the administration of the various units of the University of Michigan this year seem to be the important and far- reaching changes that have been affected. These changes for the most part have been innovations which will affect to no small degree the policies and characteristics of the University administration. On June 16th of last year, a temporary committee was appointed to handle the affairs of the Literary College. This move was made necessary by the death by heart attack of Dean John R. Effinger, well-known and well-liked Dean of the College of Literature, Science, and Arts. The affairs of the college were temporarily in the hands of this executive committee appointed by the Regents. The committee consisted of Professors Moses Gomberg, J. R. Hayden, L. C. Karpinski, D. H. Parker, and E. H. Kraus, Chairman. On August 30th the Chairman, former Dean of the Summer Session and the College of Pharmacy, was appointed Dean of the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, to be assisted in the running of the University ' s largest unit by an executive committee of six members appointed by the Regents through the President of the recommendation of the faculty for three year terms. Their appointments are staggered so that there will be two new members each year, and no one can hold a position for two terms without a year having elapsed between them. Dean Kraus has been in charge of the Summer Session continuously since 1915, and the College of Pharmacy since 1920. When Dr. Kraus was named Dean of the Literary College. Professor Louis A. Hopkins was named Director of the Summer Session to succeed Kraus, and Professor Howard B. Lewis was appointed Head of the College of Pharmacy, filling another of the posi- tions formerly held by Dean Kraus. Thus, the University had three new University administra- tors for important units at the beginning of the fall term this last year. Other departments of the University have remained almost unchanged as to actual administra- tion. Dr. Frederick G. Novy, chairman of the executive committee of the Medical School and a member of the University since 1886, was named Dean of the Medical School by the Board of Regents at their first fall meeting. He will continue in his position as chairman of the executive committee. Dr. Novy has been long on this campus and has won the respect and friendship of all who know him. Dean J.B.Edmondson of the School of Education is prom- inent in educational circles. From time to time he has issued statements which are both interesting and valuable. One zm m Above EIWARI H. KHAUS College of Literature. Srienre anil The Arts h ' ar l.ejt DEAN JOSEPH E. BURSLKY. Men Near Left DKAN ALICE C. LLOVD Women

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UNIVERSITY PROSPERITY ENROLLMENT Many pessimists, who devote their pessimism to the conditions surrounding our colleges and universities, talk at great length regarding depression enrollments. Tin- writer has chosen to call them prosperity enrollments,as they seem more fitting to a period of prosperity than to one of depression. It is true that there have been noticeable decreases in enrollment, and they are due, no doubt, to depression conditions, but the situation is far from being as alarming as many would have you believe. Tabulations at the University of Michigan on October the first showed that there were 7,903 students in the University, while last year there were 8,182 at the same time. The drop is only 3.4 per cent. Officials pointed out that, although the loss was not fully expected, the University may be considered fortunate, for other comparable institutions in this section of the country have shown greater enrollment decreases. The existing tabulations in the literary college showed that its enrollment was well above that of the last year, there being an increase of some hundred men and fifty women. The increase was ascribed to the unexpected size of the incoming class as well as to the large number of students entering 011 advanced standings. However, a noticeable number of students failed to return to continue courses here. We find the major decrease, and that which officials feel is largely respon- sible for the general drop, in the Graduate school, which now has 185 men and 1 7 women less than at the same time last year. The enrollment in the Engineering school suffered a slight falling off. It was estimated that nearly half or the total loss in the Graduate school falls into the class of part-time students, most of whom are residents of the city or drive here weekly for classes. The schools of Dentistry, Education, Engineering, and Architecture were hardest hit, the enrollment in the Medical, Law, Business Administration, Nursing, and Music schools having dropped off but slightly. The Literature school enrollment took quite a gain, and the College of Pharmacy gained 25%. In any instance, however, the tabulations, were not alarming in view of the existing conditions. These enrollment figures are indicative of more stable conditions. The depression has continued for these several years, yet, the enrollment this year has fallen off but slightly. We may hope that these conditions which have seemed so against increased enrollments are being done away with, and that a new prosperity hap- piness is taking their place. With increased enrollment will come harmony and accord, and a better, more peaceful University. Abore DEAN JAMKS B. EDMONDSON Education Far Left DEAN HERBERT C. SAIH.KR Engineering Near Left DEAN CLARE E. GRIFKIN KM MI.-- Administration