University of Nevada - Artemisia Yearbook (Reno, NV)

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JracTULtty JJeparfmentt Oeacls evada ' s faculty combines specialists with others whose work has commanded public notice. Among the best known internationally is Dr. J. E. Church, whose snow surveys brought world-wide atten- tion. Last summer, Dr. Church completed an extensive study of Russia as a modern state, while heading an inter- national snow-survey meeting. To mention some faculty achievements would risk being unfair to many others of outstanding ability in their particular departments. Additions to the faculty for 1938-39 include Dr. Elton Wittwer as head of the Department of Agricultural Economics, Miss Katherine Schnell as assistant in the women ' s Physical Education Department, and Margaret Jensen as assistant in the Mathematics Department. JAMES EDWARD CHURCH JR., Pli. V . Professor and Head of Department of Classics JEANNE ELIZABETH WIER, R.A., LL.D. Professor and Head of the Department of History and Political Science HORACE PRENTISS BOARDMAN, G E. Professor and Head of the School of Civil Engineering PETER FRANDSEN, A.M., LL.D. Professor and Head of the Department of Biology LEON WILSON HARTMAN, ) h.D. I ' rofessor and Head of the Department of Physics FREDERICK WESTON WILSON, M.S. Professor and Head of the Department of Animal Husbandry

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ean Stewart is one of the most active deans at the University of Nevada. He is head of the depart- ment of Agronomy, professor and dean of the College of Agriculture. Since 1920, when Dr. Robert Stewart was made dean of the College of Agricul- ture, ninety per cent of all the men who have been graduated from his school are still in the field of agricul- ture. This is one of the most notable achievements of his administration. His chief interest and high reputation has been maintained as a soil specialist, and he has made successful experiments in the development of fertilizer. He has made great strides toward the attainment of his objective, which is the practice of scientific agriculture as a profession. Dean Robert Stewart Dean Fred W,. Traner jOctor Fred W. Traner, made dean of the school of education only last year, has already proved him- self worthy of his position. For the past twenty-three years Doctor Traner has been a member of the faculty of the school of education. He served in the capacity of Superintendent of Schools at Lancaster, Wisconsin, previous to coming to Nevada. Later he received his Ph.D. at the University of Cali- fornia. This background of training and experience accounts for his pro- gressive attitude and open-minded attack upon the educational problems of the students and teachers. He han- dles the administration of the school of education, which includes the very important function of teacher place- ment, along with the duties required of the president of the Nevada State Educational Association. 11 © Wi7 » P

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KacniMy Jjeparfmeiitt Oeacls s a body, the University of Nevada faculty has ■ completed an active year of progress and change. Headed by Dean Maxwell Adams, acting President in the absence of Dr. Walter E. Clark, the group after lengthy consideration voted to set aside the last week of each school semester for final examinations. Under this scheme, from two to three hours can be devoted to tests in every course. This change is in keeping with the policies of the majority of the other western colleges. Many other duties confront the faculty in its yearly work. Approval must be given candidates for graduation, com- mittees investigate probable recipients of scholarships and establish rules for student conduct. JAMES REED YOUNG, Ph.D. Professor and Head of the Department of Psychology REUBEN CYRIL TMOMPSON, M.A,. Professor and Plead of the Department of Philosophy STANLEY GUSTAVUS PALMER, M.E. Professor and Head of the School of Electrical Engineering WALTER S. PALMER, E.M. Professor and Head of the Department of Metallurgy ALBERT ELLSWORTH HILL, A.B. Professor and Head of the Department of English FREDERICK H. SIBLEY, M.E. Professor and Head of the School of Mechanical Engineering 13 w u m