The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-06-26
THE VISITORS WELL PLEASE
What the Teachers Say of the Univ.

The OOdfu Oh FlslVoiS appointed by CT
Northen TO look into the condition of
fairs of the State University at Aths
has made its report to the chief execute.
Its members express themselves as a
orally well pleased with the status of ie
university.
Prof. Otis Ashmore, of this city. wi
prominent member of the board. Re
other members We're Messrs. A.Q.
Moody, chairman; E. c. Merry, SEE
tary; w. T. Dumas and j. G. Cap.
While generally well pleased with he
condition of affairs at the universitythe
visiting board made some recomuida-
tiOus which will be of interest tn ugh
out the state. The board met in shens
June 10, and proceeded to makes in
spection.
we desire to expGess ourselves ays the
report, las, on the whole, highlpleased
with the equipment of the instition and
the character of the work it is Ding. We
made careful examination of e build
iugs and grounds, which wefound il
fairly good condition. The saitary ar
rangements are good and all jhe build
ings are clearly and well kes I'VE re-
GREETED to notice some profar language
written on the walls of the gymnasium,
but, with this exception, tp buildings
were found undefaced Weare glad to
say that this system of vanalism, COM
planned of by former boars of visitors,
is disappearing among the sddents."
The apparatus in the apartments of
biology, chemistry, endeering and
physics were found of asuperior class.
These departments affordldmirable faci-
Ities for the young men @ Georgia. The
apparatus, however, is hdly in need of
floor space. The trusted will ask for an
appropriation of $4,000 5r building for
the departments of physis and electrical
engineering.
But. while the sciatifc apparatus
seems to us fairly complete and
modern, we find the furniture of most of
the class rooms very atiquated and in
adequate. We, therefre, Recommend
that, as soon as possible, furniture in
keeping with the character of the univer-
sity be purchased.
THE examination papcs from the sew
eral departments were submitted to US
for inspection, and the Y9rk of the year,
as Indicated by them. vas as carefully
reviewed as the limited lime would per-
nit. The requirementsAs shown by the
character of the questio.s, were of Suffi-
GENTLY high grade, AID the answers,
with but few exceptions exhibited very
Creditable proficiency onthe part of the
students.
In this connection theboard notes with
pleasure a movement on the part Of the
board of trustees tookiue to the encour-
aEement of the secondary schools of the
state in the better preparation of students
fer the university. The trustees recon-
mend the admission into the freshman
class without the usual entrance exami-
nation of students frtIn schools of high
grade in Georgia, which schools are to be
chosen annually by the faculty. The
measure, in our judgment, has much to
commend it, and we believe it will result
in much good, both to the university and
to the preparatory schools throughout the
state
I'VE hope the parsimony of our legisla-
lures will not always hamper thesuniver-
SHY but will enable it to put more and
more of money into the special training of
Georgia's talented Young men. On the
other hand, we hope the university will
discourage to its utmost the tendency to
speClalties in education at too early an
age We believe that no young man or
young woman should be taughta speciality
until after receiving the A, b. or B. s.
degree. If this is impracticable in Geor-
gla just yet, let US, at least, go as high III
general education as we can and ground
our specialization on broad and liberal
culture.
Having inquired diligently from all
sources of Information within our rea CHI
into the disciplineof the university and
the department of the students, we are
satisfied that the conduct and gen
eral morals Of the students have been
much better for the current year than in
previous years, and we believe that the
tendency is constantly in the line of i'm
prOVement.
In view of the present abuse of inter
collegiate athletics throughout the coun-
N lyb fnah po nd nnl &c
much valuable time lost at the expense of
intellectual training, we earnestly recon-
mend that they be prohibited by the uni
yersity authorities. We see no objection
70 collegiate athletics confined to the in
Sututlon, but, on the contrary, commend
the same. We believe, however. that the
place of students during term is at their
work in the university, and, therefore, we
think they should not be permitted to en-
gage in any contest, amateur theatrical,
musical or other organization which
would take them away from their duties
al the university, for the entertainment
Of the public.
The following is the summary of our
recommendations
81. That more space be provided for
tne departments of chemistry and phys
les.
-. That better facilities be provided
Ior instruction in electrical engineering
-. That new furniture be purchased
Tor certain class rooms.
=. That students with certificates of
proficiency from certain schools of high
grade IN the state be admitted into the
freshman class of the university without
tne usual entrance examination.
3D. That the entrance examination
question of each previous year be pub
Ilshed and sent out with the an
hual announcement, as guide to the sec
ondary schools of the state.
~. That mathematics in the "A. B.
course be extended into the junior and Sc
NOR years, to relieve the existing pres
sure In the sophomore year.
T. That the chairs of astronomy and
geology be established as separate chairs
aS soon as possible.
>, That postgraduate work be encour-
aged and elective courses at too early an
age be discontinued.
8; ~. That the library be kept open longer
IN the afternoon.
III, That intercollegiate contests. ANA
.eur theatricals, musical or other organ
latlons that would take students away
from their studies at the university, be
prohibited
=, In conclusion. we desire to return our
thanks to the trustees, faculty and citi
1euS OF Athens for courtesies extended.
-. Inc University of Georgia, with all its
snOerests, we heartily commend to the
iUVs'erlng care of our state legislature.
Cur university, which has furnished such
lSl contributions to the history and glory
III ,,.i lhls commonwealth, should be the