University of Nevada - Artemisia Yearbook (Reno, NV)

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Maxwell Adams, Dean of Arts and Science INCH OcixjiiER 12, 1874, when the doors )f the University were first (jpened to stu- dents at Elko, Nevada, a College of Arts and Science has been maintained. While the first curriculum was little more than high school work, it consisted chiefly of such subjects as have developed into the departments as we now recog- nize them. In 1886, when the University was moved to Reno, instruction was offered in assay- ing, but the main part of the course continued to consist of general cultural courses. During all these intervening years the University has con- tinued to interest a large number of students in the purely academic and cultural subjects 3 at the present time the enrollment of the College of Arts and Science is more than double that of the next largest college in the University. Prelimin- ary training leading to medicine, law, journalism, and other learned professions continues to in- crease in popularity, and more and more graduate courses are being offered by the various depart- ments. The College of Arts and Science has intro- duced many practical subjects and has given less proportional time to Latin and Greek than in the first years, yet the general purpose has remained constant. T Charlls H. Gorman, Comptroller HE Treasurer and Comptroller is author- ized to receive all moneys arising from gifts or bounties in any form to the Uni- versity or for its benefit 3 all fees from students or others 3 proceeds from all sales of farm prod- ucts or any personal property of whatever nature or kind J fees for services rendered ni any manner and funds from any sources whatsoever other than in cases required by law to be paid to the Treasurer of the State. He keeps the accounts of the moneys in his custody in such separate funds as are necessary for proper and systematic ac- counting. The Comptroller is the custodian of all stu- dent body apportionments to the ' arious branches such as athletics, publications, classes, and organ- izations. With the installation of the Graduate Manager system at Ne ' ada, all such disburse- ments are now made upon presentation of a req- uisition approved by the manager and by the Finance Control Committee. [27]

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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]

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Robert Stewakt, Dean of Agricultur T HE College of Agriculture, includ- ing the School of Home Economics, has maintained about the same enrollment this year as in the past. The total number of stu- dents enrolled in the College of Agriculture for the year is 51, and in the School of Home Eco- nomics, 47. In May, ten students will receive the degree of Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, which is the largest graduating class in the history of this college. The degree of Bachelor of Science in Home Economics will be conferred upon six women. These men and women are prepared to take an important part in the leadership of their communities and of the state. There are many helds open to these graduates. The majority go out as teachers, extension workers, research work- ers; a number of the men return to the farms, and a large proportion of the women become home-makers. The students of the College of Agriculture, through their student organizations known as the Aggie Club and the Home Economics Club, take an active part in the life of the University as well as in the welfare of their respective col- lege. (Xd-V C)Zt T -ccA u yL ' HE Mackay School of Mines offers a four-year course in mining, leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering, which prepares students to become mining engineers, metallurgists, and mining geologists. Also, a one-year graduate course is offered, leading to the degree of Master of Science in Mining. The school is provided with the equipment necessary to teach courses in mining, metallurgy, and geology, these forming the basic courses in mining education. The Min- ing Department also maintains a large library containing several thousand volumes on various mining subjects, and recently it has been greatly enlarged, due to gifts and purchases. Although above the average for a number of preceding years, the enrollment of the Mackay School of Mines shows a slight decrease in stu- dents registered for the past period. With a number of applications and inquiries by prospec- tive students already received from all over the United States, the outlook for the coming year is encouraging. J. A. Fulton, Director of the Mackay School of Mines ' ' - l ( [28]