University of Idaho - Gem of the Mountains Yearbook (Moscow, ID)

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School of Education A training school for teachers in public school art—a curriculum comparable to the courses in music, commerce, and physical education—has been added to the School of Education under Dean J. F. Mes senger. Desirous of better library facilities for the stu- dents at Idaho, Dean Messenger has appealed to both students and faculty to cooperate in securing such facilities. Characteristic of the Idaho campus is the fine attitude of the students, which draws favorable comment from this dean of about 500 students: ‘| have been here in an administrative position for 16 years and have never had a disagreeable experience with a student. James Franklin Messenger Extension Scheel Miss Bernice McCoy actively serves the Univer- sity as director of non-resident instruction and as head of the Placement Service, which secures positions for graduates of Idaho. In the placement files she keeps a record of the student's accom- plishments and a list of recommendations from his instructors. Her well known ability to place teachers in positions for which they are best fitted has enabled numerous students to secure signed contracts before they actually graduate. She does not forget the alumni, and many owe their positions to Miss McCoy's conscientious and efficient efforts. Aside from these rigorous duties, Miss McCoy is associate professor of education, Bernice McCoy and takes an active part in student affairs. PAGE 29

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Dean of Jaculty Jay Glover Eldridge, dean of the university fac- ulty, was once the one and only dean at Idaho, directing all the departments at that time. Dur- ing his deanship he devised the present system of grading and the recording system used by the Registrar of the university. At Yale, Dean Eldridge received his Ph.D. degree, as well as his B.A. and M.A. degrees. Having been in continuous, uninterrupted service longer than any other member of the present faculty, Dean Eldridge has been im- pressed by the growth in size and reputation of the University of Idaho during his 36 years as an active member of the faculty. He is the head of Jay Glover Eldridge the foreign languages department. Junior College Further expansion of the ‘‘guidance program,” whereby an instructor devotes part of his tine to orient those students doing unsatisfactory work in the Junior College, is the aim of Dean Thomas S. Kerr. ‘Inaugurated this year, the guidance program showed remarkable results in improving the work of poorer students,’’ said Dean Kerr. ‘‘Next year we expect to expand the program still further.”’ Dean Kerr, who received his LL.B. degree trom the University of Michigan, joined the Idaho fac- ulty in 1924, became dean of the Junior College in 1929, and this year has managed the largest enrollment of any division in the university —700 students. Thomas Stone Kerr PAGE 28

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Southern Branch Since the fall of 1934, John R. Nichols has been serving as dean of the Southern Branch at Poca- tello. Students who transfer from the Southern Branch to the University proper now comment: “Dean Nichols, during his three years al the Southern Branch, has created a friendship with all the students and has met all his responsibili- ties cheerfully and obligingly. Increasing enrollment at the Branch and Mos- cow's out-of-the-way location has spurred a drive to have the Pocatello institution expanded into a four-year university. So far the State Senate has voted against installation of this four-year cur- John R. Nichols riculum. School of Mines Arthur W. Fahrenwald, dean of the School of Mines, is hoping to create conditions in his school which will tend to encourage the students to acquire knowledge by directed self-study. Re- cently he added to the School's collection a tine display of unusual minerals from the ancient mines of the Island of Cyprus. Dean Fahrenwald, of German- Norwegian descent, received his Met.E. degree from the University of South Dakota and his E.M. degree from the New Mexico School of Mines. He has made all types of sports his hobby, Under his able direction the School of Mines has grown rapidly and now has an enrollment of 90, including six research men. Arthur W. FPahrenwald PAGE 20