New-York tribune., 1891-12-18
UNIVERSITY EXTENSION.
FORMATION OF \ CENTRE AT ALBANY-METHoDs
OF WORK OUTLINED.

FORMATION OF \ CENTRE AT rALBANY-MEIHODS
OF WORK OUTLINED.
Albany. Dec II (Special.-A centre for University
Extension work was formed here this evening. the
application having been made by the Young Mems
Christian Association. The meeting was held in Ger
man Hall. Ia the Association Building. and the audi
ence was made up for the most part OF women oh
the stage Professor Oscar ID. Robinson, VINO pre-
sided Professor MeIyil Dewey, the Rev. James II.
Fcob and George L. Stedman. Professor Robinson
said no other state in the Union, country, not even
England is so well equipped to carry cn University
Extension work as New York. The centre 10 %
formed was in no way Young Mems Christian AS
soca4ion affair The hall and were offered that
il might be started from here The place does not
connect tie institution with the work.
Professor Dewey said that, while University Ex-
tension is fashion now IL was not passing fad, but
would endure aud educate. IL promised higher edu-
cation for all classes, rich and poor alike. lie urged
that The women interest themselves In IL, saying that
last year the best wOIk in University Extension, az
hcne and Dad. don, by women. The desire nov
IS that education should net cease at any tme out con-
tnue OH through life Professor Dewey gave an ouuhc
of the work as fellows Lectures and syliabus-coutsc'
of weekly or fortnlghtly lectures given OF whch
"A syllabus, prepared in advance by the teachef' -
printed and supplied % each student In's aus
greatly in note taking and enables students TO carry
away a correct general outline OF the lecture.
Class-Either before or after each iee'"rr ''"''
held for those wishing to make more thorough study
of the subject. In the class, which Is entirely VOL
untary and in which the method Is CONVERSATIONAL
students overcome difficulties, receive explanations
become more familiar with the subject. ana get
personal acquaintance with the lecturer, who IS thus
halter able to adapt the teaching to individual needs
Papers, Questions are set at each lecture To oe
answered by the. students in writing ut home, and
cent IN the extension teacher for correction AMI
comment.
Examinations and Credentials-M the end OF the
course IN Regents centres the university examines thosc
who hoye attended the lectures and classes and
done the paper work. students who attain the re-
CURED standard receive suitable pass cards ccrio
Gates.
The Rev Dr. Ecob said that millions were spcnt
I'm building churches and even then there Is but
handful who attend them. Eighty per cent. re
main away This Is the best thing religion
has given us and God bless the m'n who brought
This thought to u.s. he said. The rich and tho
moor sitting down together In education Is Christ
hike This Is genuine offer ffom the upper ~
the lower classes and should be accepted" iIf
4 centre was then organized: by laws making
The membership fee fo were adopted. IL WIS
declded 10 have u course OF ten lectures, to begin
early In the new year The Board Of Managers'are
Henry L. Warren Charles w. Cole, William Pattey
son. Chauncey Y. Williams. jr, James NJ. Reese
George y -tedman, Josiah Gilbert David A. Thomp
son, j. T.. Crane ana orin f. Wilson.