The gamecock. (Columbia, S.C.) 1908-2006, January 22, 1920, Page 6, Image 6

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GROWTH OF UNIVERSITY OUTLINED IN REPORT Much Progress Made in Last Six Years The growth of the university during the past six years has been greater than any six years since the founding of the insti tution, according to the annual report of the officials in charge. Large enrollments ,increases in grants from the general assem bly, renovation of old build ings, and many other material additions show that rapid strides have been made. Fol lowing is an outline of the progress made since 1914: I. Enrollment. The enrollment by sessions is as follows: 1914-15--513. 1915-16-578 (highest to date). 1916-17-501. 1917-18-386 (the war year.) 1918-19-Vocational sec tion, 469. tion, 469, collegiate sections, 508. 1919-20-551 to date (Jan. -12, 1920.) In 1915-16, the banner ses sion, 112 enrolled after De cember 1. There seems, there fore, to be every prospect of over 600 by June 1, 1920. Many enter at the opening of the second term, February 9th. Even including the exceptional war year, the average enroll ment during these six sessions far exceeds that of any six pre ceding years in the history of the university. II. Legislative Appropria tions. The appropriations by the general assembly 1915-19 (in clusive) were $599,573.63; the five years preceding, 1910-14, $496,558.81; a total increase of $103,014.82, an average yearly increase of $20,602.97. III. Material Equipment. During this period DeSaus sure and Rutledge have been entirely renovated and modern ized; the chapel has been en larged and remodeled; the athletic grounds have been en closed and a commodious grand stand has been erected; a handsome Law Building has been erected, and there have been a number of minor im provements in the various buildings. The Legislature is now thoroly aroused to the im portance of remodeling all of the old dormitories. IV. Discipline and Stand ards. The good order that prevails at the university is the subject of very general remark. Com.. pulsory attendance at church and chapel is exacted of all stu dents except the graduates and those taking law. The Y. M. C. A. conducts weekly meetings and Bible classes, all of which are well attended. In 1915 the diploma of the university was not recognized by such institutions as Chicago and West Point. It is now recognized everywhere. This is due to the fact that in 1916 the University joined the As sociation of Southern Colleges and Preparatory Schools, which require for uncondition al entrance 14 units. V. Additions to the Faculty. Four new chairs have been added since 1915: English Bible, Business Administration, Rural Social Science, Hygiene and Sanitation. These depart ments are all directed by able specialists. The heads of the departments of Hygiene and Physical Education direct the physical examination of all stu dents as required by the Board of Trustees. A course in Co operative Engineering has also been introducd. In this course a student is enabled to divide his time between vocational and college work, thus combin ing theory and practice and making. enough money to aid him materially in his educa tion. VI. Student Activities. All the student activities, very much disorganized during the war, have returned to their normal condition and a greatly awakened interest, especially in all departments of athletics, is being manifested. Progress has been and will be noted from time to time in the col umns of the Gamecock. VII. The University and the State. The University has always aimed to serve the State and its graduates have ranked high in every field of human endeavor. Especially to be noted at pres ent are the varied activities of our new Extension Department under the able leadership of Dr'. Reed Smith. This depart ment publishes a Weekly News, and under the direction of the School of Education gets out monthly an excellent periodical South Carolina Education. It also issues bulletins from time to time on topics of timely in terest, supervises State High School contests in Debating, Oratory and Athletics, furnish es reading courses for the Wo men's Clubs of the State and sends out, as far as practicable, lecturers from the university faculty to clubs, teachers' as sociations and other organiza tions in the State. Further, un der its supervisinn, and with the co-operation of the depart ments of Hygiene and Rural Social Science, it purposes to establish at .fhe university a School of Social Service and Public Health for the training of nurses and social workers. In connection also with the de partment of . Rural Social Science it plans to publish county surveys howing the re sources and n eeds of the vari ous counties of the State. VIII. The Alumni Secretary. Th~e appointment by the' Alumni of an Alumni Secre tary, Mr. R. W. Wade, marks a distinct advance in the history of the institution and empha sizes the desire of the alumni to co-operate heartily with the authorities for the advance ment of their Alma Mater. The chief function of this Secre tary is to keep the alumni in constant sympathetic relation ship with the university. This will be accomplished in a va riety of ways, such as by the publication of an Alumni Rec ord or magazine, by raising funds, and informing all alum ni of the doings of the grad-I uates and of the important happenings at the university. The foregoing results could not have bee accomplished without the hearty co-opera tion of Faculty, Board of Trus etes, and President, with the sympathetic interest and en couragement of the alumni and students of the university. Nev er in the history of the institu tion has the outlook been brighter. LOAF AT GITTMANS' BOOK SHOP The W Cigars, Soda, -Magazines, C ag0._ Listen boys? Its time Candy. And we've got Yes its Johnsons' Choec Come to see us, for it p1 1248 M The Euphradian Society will hold its semi-annual smoker in the Euphradian Hall tomorrow night beginning at 7:15. Offi cers for the next term will be elected at this time. All mem bers are-urged to be present. We furnish the 46 Football Teams Watch the Equipment 4 It will lead them to many a victory. S.B. McMaster, Inc. 4 Globe Dry Goods Co. College Boys' Trade Solicited McCORMAC'S Haberdashery Everything New in Men's Wear 1343Main Phone 745 J. S. PINKUSSOHN CIGAR CO. The Oldest Tobacconist in Columbia College Mens Headquarters CIGARS, SODAS, POCKET BILLIARDS 1307-1309 Main St. igwam andy and Pocket Billiards to take her a box of the kind she wants. lates. eases us to please you. ain St.