University of Wisconsin Oshkosh - Quiver Yearbook (Oshkosh, WI)

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DIRECTOR OF TRAINING Heading an institution of training that had its origin over 77 years ago is Dr. James H. Smith, Director of the Training School since 1934. As father to the children of grammar grades and in his task of supervising the practice teaching of the college students. Dr. Smith has proven to be an administrator respected by all. DEAN OF INSTRUCTION Known to few but responsible to many. Dr. James V. Duncan has been on the faculty since 1930. As Dean of Instruction he is responsible for the operation of class schedules. In company with other members of the faculty, matters of polio regarding curriculum are decided. This, in addition to the teaching of physics, gives Dr. Duncan a full program of responsibility with little time for anything else. Pjjte Ten

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(Elje j tate of Wisconsin TEACHERS COLLEGE OSHKOSH. WISCONSIN The President of the United States asked a Commission of nine prominent people, What will make America strong? They had six suggestions; the first was: A strong, healthy, educated population ; the third was: Scientific research and development, which depends upon the first. It cannot be maintained that we have a strong, healthy population when two out of every five young men called up for military service were rejected or later released. We neglect our youth, yes, for many counties have no physician and many others less than one to three thousand of population. We cannot argue that our people — this in a democracy where the government rests on the ethics, morality, and education of the people, — are educated when of all adults twenty-five years of age and over, ten million are functional illiterates; and furthermore, but one in twenty adults is a college graduate. We all know that literacy does not separate the wise from the fools, nor does a college education ensure reasoned political action and the possession of a social conscience. I would suggest that the curricula be overhauled, that teaching be improved, and that the learners accept responsibility. Responsibility cannot be taught alone from a textbook, in the laboratory, by precept, or by the finest library. It grows where it is wanted and watered by daily behavior. Samples of the problems, some big, some little, but all of which concern this College now are: The one Board Bill or Merger with the University of Wis- consin; the Biennial Budget which must recognize the degree of inflation we now have; whether we are to get started on a building program or not (the women's dormitory, and a men's gym now); the acquisition of the Thomas T. Reeve Memorial Building; the curriculum which is ever a case for study; the quality of teaching; the examination system; and student participation in their government and in policy making. There is evidence that the College has gained some in recognition and appreciation locally, at least. The Jay T. Putney reading room and the Fraker gift of the Reeve Memorial are two examples. The Alumni could be of greater direct assistance to the College, I think, if their Constitution were altered. It now provides for a life membership for ten dollars ! Alumni associations elsewhere are self-supporting and one here must be. Had it not been for gifts, the Association could scarcely have operated at all; but meagerly financed and supported not at all by its membership as a whole, it has nevertheless come to the rescue of ventures such as the procurement of the Pollock House Dormitory and the Memorial Athletic Field. This Class of 49ers is now eligible to form an association; will it? Since I love to read, and travel and exploration, historical novels and history are devoured incessantly, I have learned something of the adventure, danger, obstacles, and disappointments of the gold-seekers. The acquisition and holding of much of our western territory is attributable to the acquisitiveness of the pioneers of '49 and the imperialism of the government. DeVoto tells the story so well in The Year of Decision ; his book is a must, I think. Now here we are one hundred years later! Then they were excited over gold, the acquisition of land from Mexico and Great Britain; now we have become so accustomed to (or so jittery over) daily crises threatened or impending, that even the stupendous events of that time seem something less than world-shaking. The gravity of events is magnified by the speed and potency of the agencies of their accomplishment ; and surely reactions to action now are not only worldshaking; they may blow civilization apart. It is now trite to say it, but the race is still on. I hope you '49ers can find some gold, but it will be better if you can help wisely to guide the future.

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DEAN OF WOMEN Conscientious and sincere, Or. Florence Case has served as Dean of Women since 1930. Upon her is thrust the greater responsibility of women student guidance and there are few girls with whom she is not well acquainted. Women’s teas, society formals, banquets, mixers, and the Spring Promenade keep her fully occupied, in addition to her sociology teaching duties. DEAN OF MEN Dean of Men and instructor of history. Dr. Ernest O. Tbedinga has been at OSTC since 1936. In observing him as the chairman of assembly programs, the student body has found him congenial, efficient, and the possessor of a sterling character which makes him popular as advisor of the Men’s Association and counselor to the men of the college. ■ Page Eleven