University of Nevada - Artemisia Yearbook (Reno, NV)

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V ' HI Hi H Ki ' j M R Mwn a» JH m WBWk u •apiiiiHiMB Doctor J. Claude Jones O N March 2, 1932, the Campus was sad- dened by the loss of Doctor Jones, one of the most hel(jved members of the fac- ulty and one of the most sympathetic f(jll(jwers of student problems. In his capacity of Acting Dean of Men, he gained the respect, n(jt only of the members of the student b(jdy, but (jf the fac- ulty as well. No better summarizatii n of the character of Doctor Jones could be made than the one which appeared in the Sagebrush of March fourth, wherein the writer states, He was a ' regular fellow ' for all who knew him, and his ever ready smile, droll humor, and sincerity gained the con- fidence of everyone with whom he had cause to confer. He was both a comrade and a master among the students, and his early advice was much sought after. His passing robs the University of one of its staunchest friends and hardest workers. rA;t arlicie was preparcil by the Artemisia editor as a tribute to a great Nevadan. The picture and the signa- ture are reproduced, that we all may be reminded as we glance at the page, of a noble and worthy character. N A University where dormitories and dining halls are provided, as in the case of Nevada, the Dean of Women has general supervision over such living accommodations and frequently lives in one of these halls of resi- dence. This affords an excellent opportunity to establish pleasant contacts which are often mu- tually helpful. Other opportunities for contacts between stu- dent and Dean are afforded by means of the Stu- dent Affairs Committee, which is by no means entirely a disciplinary committee. The arranging for suitable time, place, and chaperons for social affairs requires several conferences. This fur- thers friendly relations between the Dean and the student. The employment problem brings the student aiid Dean together in a more intimate relation than would be possible under the ordinary cir- cumstances, making the Dean wish that work for deserving students might be created upon de- mand. It is through contacts like these that the Dean is afforded a clearer insight into the student mind and can realize more acutely the problems which confront the colleoe man and woman. Margaret E. M ck, Dean of Women a,.± A -u--tr C? • f [3ii

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John W . Hai r , Dc.in if l-diK.itiDn T HE School of Education is included as a division of the College of Arts and Science, but with its own dean, and is directly affiliated with the other colleges in co- operative work in the training of teachers. A liberal and professional course of study of four years is offered to prospective secondary-school teachers, and to those students looking forward to supervisory work and administrative positions in the schools of Nevada. The Nevada State Normal School is also under the School of Education, and aims to give ade- quate preparation and training to those students of the University who wish to teach in the ele- mentary schools. To achieve this purpose, courses in the theory and practice of teaching, and in aca- demic subjects, are offered to the students. Through the cooperation of the schools of Reno and Sparks, arrangements have been made whereby prospective teachers may have adequate practice, the instructors in the public schools and the School of Education supervising the work. ouNDED on the underlying principles of service, the University of Nevada Alumni Association has a worthwhile work to per- form and each succeeding year discloses the value of the Association to the University and to the State. The Homecoming reunions are a concrete way of bringing together each year graduates and former stu.dents whose activities have taken them to points not far distant from the Ckmpus, and who reap a direct benefit from the close contact with the University, and in turn directly benefit it. The Alumni Association endeavors to broad- cast that same spirit of contact to the alumni in distant points, whose eyes turn each year to the Campus and in whose hearts there is an endearing love for the institution. In this brief message I want to include a highly deserved tribute to our secretary, Mrs. Louise Lewers, who so earnestly guided the destinies of the organization for so many years. Presidents come and go at frequent intervals. Some leave the impress of their personality and vision behind them, but it is the secretary who performs the actual work. F Jon F. McDoNAi.u, President of the Alumni Associ, [24]

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Louise M. SissA, Registrar 00S- Stanley PALMn,R, Acting Dean of Engineering s D URiNG the two years immediately preced- ing this one, the enrollment at the Uni- versity of Nevada showed an increase. This year, however, there is a slight decrease, which is very small considering the nation-wide depression. The enrollment for the last ten years has been as follows: 1923—803 1926— 913 1930—1046 1924—855 1927— 928 1931 — 1105 1925—926 1928—1002 1932—1052 1929— 944 With their offices adjacent, the Registrar and the Comptroller do excellent team work during reg- istration time. This year some innovations in the procedure of registration were introduced and carried out successfully through the cooperation of all concerned, whereby the time required was shortened quite materially. The University of Nevada is on the approved list of American Universities. At the time the application for such placement was formally ac- cepted, December, 1920, Nevada was the one hundred and thirty-fourth on the list. A ' LTHOUGH there has been a decrease in the enrollment of Freshman students in the College of Engineering, this de- crease has been partly offset by an increase in the number of students entering the University with advanced standing, and of former students re- turning to complete their course. Representatives of large industrial and operat- ing companies, who have visited the Campus and offered employment to our graduates, advise stu- dents at the present time to continue their college work with post graduate studies when suitable employment cannot be found. Students in other engineering colleges are extensively following this program. This will probably result in an elevation of the standards of engineering educa- tion and possibly increase the demand for five- year engineering courses or post graduate work. The completion of the Mackay Science Hall two years ago provided increased facilities for in- struction in the sciences, prerequisite to engineer- ing courses. This has resulted in an improvement in engineering work done in the upper classes. It has also stimulated interest in advanced science study by engineers with aptitude along scientific lines. [26]