University of Wisconsin Eau Claire - Periscope Yearbook (Eau Claire, WI)

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W. R. DAVIES, M. A. President On January 1, 1941, William R. Davies assumed his duties as President of the Eau Claire State Teachers College. Students and faculty returning from the Christmas vocation heard Mr. Davies deliver his first address to the assembly on January 6. The new President came to Eau Claire with a fine background of experience in educational work. In the years following the World War, President Davies was Principal of the Senior High School at Marshfield, Principal and Superintendent at Shawano, Superintendent at Beaver Dam, and Superintendent at Superior. He was also active In educational associations; served as President of the Lake Superior Education Association. The Periscope welcomes President Davies and wishes him many successful years at Eau Claire. Poge Eight

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H. A. SCHOFIELD, Ph. B. Retiring President President Schofield retired January 1, 1941 as head of the Eou Claire State Teachers College after almost twenty-five years of service. He established the school in 1916, and was its president continuously until his retirement. From on enrollment of less than two hundred and a faculty composed of twenty-two members, the college has grown until now there are forty-six members of the faculty and more than seven hundred students. During his incumbency, the school has become a college, offering degree courses, and has been admitted to membership in the National Teachers College Association. Graduates of its degree courses are admitted to the graduate schools of the leading colleges. The Periscope regretfully records President Schofield's termination of his educational work, ond wishes him many years of health and happiness. Page Nine