Wisconsin State Teachers College - Meletean Yearbook (River Falls, WI)

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Department . Educanon IAM-ES I. 'WALOTT ' 1 p - A. M. University of Missouri ALFRED, H' XVEBDTER Principal, Rural Dcparlmcnt A. M. University of Chicago XVALTER H. HUNT Ph. M. Valparaiso University I ri11cif1al, P7'il1C'lil7Ill-Y DEf7Gl'f- 'ment X ' 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 the educational movements that are 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 organization of the various courses of study offered by the school, to study the different educa- tional ideas as they are advanced, and to try these out, evaluate them, and pass- thcm 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- scrvice in educational theory similar to that rendered in practice by the practice' teaching in the Training Department. oi. Page 23

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4- --ww.- g - -Wg 'nf 1' fit 1 p-T f V 1 Ili' -,xi ,WY The Deans X In spite of the fact that an increasing number of occupations is open to the young woman of to-day, a i 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 profes- sion 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 tl1e opportunity of service to the com- munity, the state, and the nation through service to each individual who comes under their care. Young teachers also know that contact with child- hood and adolescence brings them new interests, new . , problems, and a constant oppportunity for growth. IRMA H51-HOKN . Teaching is not for those who are content with a A' M' Columbw Umvflslty meager preparation and no further study. The suc- cessful teacher is the one who does her work better and better as time passes, and who finds happiness in her ability to continue to learn and to grow. , Because of their high ideals and high professional. standards, this institution is proud to send into the schools of Wisconsin its many young women graduates. The oiiice of Dean of Men was created in order to 'fi-'-'.f??li ' 5 V ,QQ-Q5 promote a closer relationship between the school admin- istration and the men of the school. All matters pertain- ing to scholarship, social activities, and the living con- ditions of the men are handled through this ofiice. A check is made each .six weeks on scholarship and those needing advice or assistance are called in for a discus- sion of their particular difficulties. The Dean of Wo- men and the Dean of lVIen act jointly as advisors to the Student Social Committee which directs the expenditure of tl1e student social fund. Rooming lists for men are compiled by this ofiice and matters concerning the re- lations 'between students and householders are acted up- on. 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 ini attendance at the H. E. HAYVVARD . A. B. University of Minnesota Rlver Falls N91'111a1 School' tiara? Page 22

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- Wt- -- a, , m '- i gf ' 4 -A-g---t--W - f-Y -Y .- , ..- Department of Agriculture ' JOHN M. MAY B. S. A. Kansas Agricultural , College Agriculture needs trained menmore today than ever before in its history. The War has produced many changes in farming. It apparently stopped a com- paratively long period of farm prosperity. For the past three years, agriculture has been going through a severe period of depression. New problems have ap- peared, 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 agri- culture. 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 27 5 have completed the course, most of whom have become teachers of agriculture and science in VVis- consin. 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. I-Ie must also. ROY E. srrueos T 4 W' B. S. Kansas State Agricultural YVILLIQAM SIEGRRSTROM College itoutl cu Agriczzltinrnl Mechanics if mum mmma Page 34 n, .-,,p lx' ln il' it 1 ,IN ill fl ll ll rg! qi' L. gl il il ll ll ll lf E ll l. sq: all le .ll up E l l l. in l v l I i I .ll V. .iz y-I 'I gi. r