Winston Salem State University - Ram Yearbook (Winston Salem, NC)

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DER DR. . . ATKIN lieve is the only Negro school specializing in this one branch. From the first it was Dr. Atkins' purpose to develop an institution which could offer expert training in the field of education. So well has he done his work and so successful has been his administration that the school has developed to the point where its plant is valued at S600,000.00. At its last meeting the State Legislature ap- propiated 351,200 a year for two years for current expenses. The increase of 100 in last year's enrollment over that for the previous year is quite significant despite the fact that last year's enrollment was only 281. While developing Winston-Salem Teachers College, Dr. Atkins has found time to study many aspects of the race problem. He has manifested keen interest in the labor and eco- nomic phases of the race problem. He has given serious thought to the important ques- tion of Negro leadership, and is one of that small, group who sense the failure of Negro leaders to remain true and loyal to the Negro rnasses. In fact, Dr. Atkins makes the charge that the majority of our leaders are selfish, narrow, and inefficient. They have more in- terest in their jobs, says he, than they have in the welfare of the race. . Some of His Philosophy A puritan in morals and religion, Dr. Atkins is quite naturally an adherent of educational principles which will produce men and women of strong Christian character. He believes that 'age should give youth a chance and that youth should use every opportunity to prepare for a life of usefulness and service. On meeting Dr. Atkins one is impressed by his plain manners and lack of show regarding himself and all that he has done. He hesitates to talk about himself, but he is deeply con- cerned with the welfare of his school. One may study the man by conversing with him on the social problems in which he is interest- ed. A mutual discussion of such questions serves to reveal the inner depth and wide range of interests of the educator, for he talks quite freely on all the social problems which affect the race. ' Winston-Salem Teachers College is fortun- ate in having a man of Dr. Atkins' training and ,practical experience. He has devoted nearly 40 years to educational work, and dur- ing that time he has acquired great efficiency in his chosen field by continuous study and persistent efforts to become fully conversant glial the requirements and changes in that e . Contributes Much To Church The A. M. E. Zion Church, of which Dr, Atkins is a member, has profited by his edu- cational training and experience. As secre- tary of education he contributed a great deal to the educational program of his denomina- tion. Thru the many graduates who are now teaching in the South, Dr. Atkins' influence as an educator is being felt in every part of that section. The status of Negro teachers is be- ing constantly raised by the type of training given at the Teachers College. But most of all, Dr. Atkins' work is shaping the lives of North Carolina's colored boys and girls where many of the graduates of the school are teaching. To broaden and strengthen this influence for good in Negro education, Dr. Atkins is soliciting the aid of the best prepared mer and women. As fast as he can secure suf- ficient funds he is engaging the service of ex- pert instructors and professors in the field of education. As Dr. Atkins says his purpose is to develop a first class college of education where concentrated attention can be given to the definite task of specializing in the whole field of education proper. In other words, The Winston-Salem Teachers College is to be- come an institution for the special purpose of offering expert training, thru standardized 'nethods and modern equipment, in teacher training. It is this work which stamps Dr. Atkins as a veteran educator. The significance of his work lies in the fact that it runs counter to the notion that teachers did not need any specialized training. Just as the inspiration of God was supposed to fit the minister for his task so it was thought that ordinary train- ing was sufficient for the teacher. But Dr. Atkins knows better. He realizes that the proper training of children is at once the most delicate and the most difficult calling open to men. If the-physician must pass an examina- tion on the basis of standards set up by the profession then teachers must do the same, and Dr. Atkins, is preparing them for the test. In doing this work he is rendering a valuable service not only to North Carolina but to the whole South. Q 12

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OUR PRESIDENT Dr. Kenneth R. Williams A LEADER ENDOWED WITH MANY TALENTS.