University of Tennessee Knoxville - Volunteer Yearbook (Knoxville, TN)

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COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS THE history of the College of Liberal Arts begins with that of the University of Tennessee which was established in 1794 under the name of Blount College. The Liberal Arts Curricula were the only courses offered. The University continued to grow, and other colleges were added, but Liberal Arts, increasing yearly, still holds its supremacy in the enrollment. The College, being in a state of continuous growth, is con- stantly making adjustments to meet the new demands. It is not distinctly professional, but offers the opportunity of basic training in those subjects fundamental to good living. Liberal Arts at- tempts to give the students a liberal education and encourage the sense of responsibility to humanity and the need for a tolerant attitude toward all men and all questions. The courses offered by this college are, as far as possible, those most beneficial to the other colleges, as well as to Liberal Arts. The T. V. A. experiment opened a vast new field, and the University, especially the College of Liberal Arts, immediately offered her laboratories and time in an effort to advance the eco- nomic conditions of this region. It is the desire of the Liberal Arts College to graduate men and women who can contribute something to society other than cold professional facts. e v; gn COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS FACULTY DEAN L. R. HESLER , g, W; ax 25

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24 IN MEMORIAM CHARLES ALBERT KEEPER CHARLES ALBERT KEFFER, director of the University of Tennessee Extension Services since its beginning in 1914, died in Des Moins, Iowa, December 31, 1935. Director Keffer was noted as an authority on horticulture and landscape gardening. For twenty years his high quality leadership brought about great advances in all lines of agriculture. In his death, the State, the University, and the thousands of rural people who knew and loved him suffered a real loss.

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26 FERRIS HALL DEAN C. E. FERRIS w. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AFTER the Morrill Bill was passed, which endowed colleges of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts in the state, engineering courses were established in the University. All technical courses were taught by the Professor of Mathematics, and there were no laboratories for teaching engineering at that time. In 1888 the present Reese Hall was erected as the Mechanical Building. Three years later Science Hall was completed, and the top floor was occupied by the Engineering Department. In 1898 Estabrook Hall was built, and as the department grew, seven additions were made to the building. Continued growth de- manded space, so in 1924 Carrick Hall was remodeled for the use of the Civil Engineering Department. More space being needed, the Board of Trustees authorized in 1929 the building of Ferris Hall, the first unit of what will be a complete plant for teaching engineering. A cooperative course on a highly selective basis is offered by the Engineering Department. This course has proven very satis- factory to both students and employers, and usually results in a permanent position for the student after graduation. Research and cooperation with the Tennessee Valley Au- thority are two helpful phases of this College, and will always continue to be of service to the state. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING FACULTY