University of Wisconsin River Falls - Meletean Yearbook (River Falls, WI)

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JAMES I. MALOTT A. M. University of Missouri Principal. Rural Department Department of Education ALFRED H, WEBSTER A. M. University of CIuchko WALTER II. HUNT Pit. M. Valparaiso University Principal. Principals Department The primary purpose of the normal school is to serve the state in training teachers for its common schools. In rendering this service it should pay special attention to tlic educational movements that arc continually presenting themselves for consideration. This service to the school is rendered through the Department of Education. It is the function of the Department of Education to aid in the organisation of the various courses of study offered by the school, to study the different educational ideas as they arc advanced, and to try these out, evaluate them, and pass them on to the school. The Department of Education formulates the body of educational theory for the school and furnishes the educational principles upon which the work in theory and practice is to be based. It renders to the school a service in educational theory similar to that rendered in practice hv the practice teaching in the Training Department.

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The Deans In spite of the fact that an increasing number of occupations is open to the young woman of to-day, a large number of capable young women continue to choose the profession of teaching. Without doubt, one of the reasons for this choice is that this profession offers many opportunities for service and for self-improvement. Young women realize that teaching is an occupation essential to the continuance of democratic ideals. They recognize the opportunity of service to the community, the state, and the nation through service to each individual who comes under their care. Young teachers also know that contact with childhood and adolescence brings them new interests, new problems, and a constant opportunity for growth. Teaching is not for those who are content with a meager preparation and no further study. The successful teacher is the one who does her work better and better ns time pusses, and who finds happiness in her ability to continue to learn IRMA IIATIIORN A. M. Columbia University and to grow. Hecausc of their high ideals and high professional standards, this institution is proud to send into the schools of Wisconsin its many young women graduates. II. K. HAYWARD A. B. University of Minnesota The office of Dean of Men was created in order to promote a closer relationship between the school administration and the men of the school. All matters pertaining to scholarship, social activities, and the living conditions of the men arc handled through this office. A check is made each six weeks on scholarship and those needing advice or assistance are called in for a discussion of their particular difficulties. The Dean of Women and the Dean of Men act jointly as advisors to the Student Social Committee which directs the expenditure of the student social fund. Rooming lists for men arc compiled by this office and matters concerning the relations between students and householders arc acted upon. The office is primarily designed to be one that will give the men of the school every assistance in insuring their welfare and comfort while in attendance at the River Falls Normal School.

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Department of Agriculture JOHN M. MAY B. S. A. Kansas Agricultural College Agriculture needs trained men more today than ever before in its history. The war has produced many changes in farming. It apparently stopped a comparatively long period of farm prosperity. For the past three years, agriculture has been going through a severe period of depression. New problems have appeared. the most important of which are distribution, adjustment of production to demand, credit and better marketing methods. There is an urgent need for men trained to cope with these problems and who can stimulate an interest in agriculture. The most effective and far-reaching work is with the boys and girls who will be our farmers in the next generation. The agricultural course at River Falls Is organized to train men for this type of work. The department for training of agricultural teachers was organized in 1912. The first graduating class had three members. Since that time 275 have completed the course, most of whom have become teachers of agriculture and science in Wisconsin. Forty per cent of the special teachers of agriculture in Wisconsin this year are graduates of this department. The work of a teacher of agriculture is varied. He must have a thorough understanding of the practical and technical phases of agriculture. He must have sufficient professional training to enable him to teach successfully. He must also . ROY K. SPRIGGS B. S. Kansas State Agricultural College Igricultural Mechanics WILLIAM SEGERSTROM Stout Institute Manual Training Page H