New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-02
AMONG THE COLLEGES.
THE SOCIETY FOR UNIVERSITY EXTENSION

AMONG The COLLEGES.
THE SOCIETY FOR UNIVERSITY EXTENSION.
Philadelphia, Nov. (specian.-The annual meeting
of the American Society for the Extension Of University
Teaching is set down for the evening OF November
10, and promises to be OF great interest. Addresses
win be made by Provost William Pepper, OF the
university Of Pennsylvania; DR.. L. j. James, presi-
dent Of the society, and by Or. Charles De Garmo,
president of Swathmore College. Secretary Henderson
will present report of the work OF the society during
the last year. The names of those to whom certlh-
Gates have been awarded will be announced and
sketch given Of the work proposed for the coming
year. The meeting is open to the public and cordial
invitation is extended to all who care TO know more
of its methods and progress.
The leading position which Philadelphia has taken
in the Introduction of University Extension IN America
and the successful efforts which eliminated III ue
formation of the American society, make TINS hrS'
annual meeting an occasion Of special sghihoanoe'
Not only in this country but in England ana o'hef
European STATES prominent educators are attenuvey
watching Its career. Its annual report VIII 90 sup
jected TO keen and careful scrutiny ls me'"ou'
will become the basis OF experiment Ill ouer yum
tries with notifications rendered necessary oy vary
ING social conditions, its principles VIII ae'ermne
the direction along which the leaders VI 'ns"o 0
ton win J.,
Already the literature of University Extension IN
America is deemed worthy OF carcful STUDY III
England" as being full of suggestive ntereS. anu
stimulating information and The Oxforu UNIVERSITY
Extension Gazette urges the local comn'i''oes III
England no subscribe for University EXTENSION 'ne
official organ of the American society, and place u
in the hands of their members
The work of the American society In organizing
centres In Philadelphia ana vicinity Is so well KNOW"
that the public generally quite likely TO lose
sight Of the larger work outside of Pennsylvania
In the first place the society Is already resafoeo
as the chief bureau of information in regard 10
university extension for Canada and the Oh'eu o'oo
Every days mail brings letters OF inquiry from all
parts OF the country. Even far-away l"ia as"S
help and direction in forming extension cen'reS'
Again. the American society meets tho NauohA' uc-
mand for University Extension literature. IL mas
already distributed hundreds Of copies OF Mr. MoutohS
1" University Extension in England Lecturer
Notes on the Working of University Extension, anu
his Address on University Extension Dr. hooer.
book, Eighteen Years Of University Extension ia
England and University Extension; has IL d
FutnreYn by Mr.. Mackndcr and Mr.. sadier' nave
also been freely sent ont; and the general circulars
of the society," giving brief information OF the history
definition and organization of University EAteasioh III
America have been sent all over the lano'
To meet the demand constantly made upon IL ior
prominent speakers TO present and explain INC o'0
mept the American Society has supplemented us nome
forces by securing the services OF some Oh INC h'o
ponular lecturers in England. The work done ldsV
winter by Mr.. Il. q. Moult0n, OF Cambridge was pro-
ductive OF permanent results. FOR inc coH'A's yea,
she society has engaged Mr. Michael h. saoler' s'e"u
of Christ Church College, oxford, and secretary Vi o
Oxford University Extension and Mr. H. j. Maehihuer,
reader in geography the University Oh oAioru' a
staff extension lecturer. For the winter OF io'- 90
the Rev W. Hudson Shaw has been engaged MI
Maekipder and Mr. shaw two OF the most popular
lecturers of the oxford Extension, WHO Mr. oanoi
name is almost synonymous with the success Vi 'ne
oxford movement Were the American society III
position 10 keep in its employ stan OF SUCCESSFUL
Extension lecture s. should devote their entire time
10 the work it would hardly be able to meet the growing
demands for lecturers Now that the universities are 30
generally undertaking University Extension, these &c
MAIDS are likely TO increase, for the work Will sooh
grow too large for their corps of professors some
means must taken In the near future Tor FURNISHING
an adequate supply
The American Society is confronted by two prop
lens: How to bring the benefits Of University Exten'
sion to towns able to support three courses OF
Extension lectures but too remote from large centre
for lecturer TO be sent each week and how 70 secure
rom MS h rt Of the the circuit plan has been
adopsed Six towns, accessible by rail- from one an
csssye Evenings OF the week The lecturer remains in
die circuit during six consecutive weeks mus
cost OF the course to each BY this circuit plan
lec,urers can be secured wh1 would not leave tei UNI
cenySe Wherever circuits have been formed results
have been satisfactory. To secure hlgh gIade oi
planned 1t of the encouraging signs that some
centres. where successful work was done last year
In sine course plan four correlated courses for lle
coming winter The formation of circuits and the
gradual establishment Of coI ses in sequence Will con
sodate the OF the society and enhance us Value
Progress is sometimes best measured by retrospect.
This annual meeting of the American society marks me
anniversary of the first Unversary Extension course de
Ivered al Roxborough last fa The secretarys report
will show what has been the result Of this quiet begin
and will be closed at an early hour to accommodate
those who wish to leave the city by train.