The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-05-06

Carleton College, Northfieid.
conduct of the institution, if he be for ,
tunate enough to have a policy to I'M
fold. The latitude for discourse is ample,
for the educational field extends from the
rising Of the sun unto the going down b
thereof, and the topics available for ex-
position are legion. But in order to focus
our thought let us confine our atten-
ton. for a brief time to a few practical I
matters which are pertinent to our local
conditions. The outline of the program
suggests that there are certain relation
ships into which the president of a college
enters. These relationships are varied III
character, they are mutual, they include |
many interests, and they are subject TO
such differences Of opinion and interpre- |
tation that a consideration of some Of |
them should prove valuable to US all, and
will afford sufficient opportunity for a:
declaration Of faith and purpose.
Appreciation of Welcome.
But let me express first of all my
hearty appreeiat ton Of these welcome
words Of greeting spoken in behalf of the
trustees, the faculty, the alumni, the state
university and by the students at their
meeting this morning. The real signif-
canoe Of these messages lies in the evil
dence they furnish of the existence Of {;
healthy college spirit, and of an inf1uen-
tial body of friends who have the welfare
of this institution at heart. The words
OF hope and good cheer express belief in
a mission for the future They inspire
courage, and at the same time deepen the
sense of responsibility which / feel in
accepting the trust committed to me. When
the call came to assume this work and
! the work in this place, I was constrained
to accept because of deep-rooted belief
| in the mission of education. in the mission
\ I n the c011ero nd of ;,,l
| 1ove for students. After mingling with
| men in many walks of life and in many
| lands it is refreshing to breathe again the
student atmosphere. Taken all in all
they are the finest people know, the most,
responsive audience before whom I have
| ever stood, and the cleanest and most
| ingenious body into whose eyes I ever
looked. Whether in the orient or the .oc-
| cident, they are all Of a type and I love
! them. n
" Mission OF Education.
The mission of education is to provide
for the highest symmetrical development
1 of the individual, to train the faculties
1 for clear thinking, and to furnish the mind
/ with the highest ideals which are possible
to men. Its results should Ebe such infor-
nation OF the mind, such ternpering OF
i the passions, and such discipline Of the
will assshall bring to the individual self
control in all the wide meaning of that
4 word, to the community an enlightened
4 public spirit, and to the state we'll i'm
structed equipment for service in good
citizenship
.The mission of the college is cotermin-
GUS with the mission of education The
college provides for close and intimate
association of those having similar aims
It brings together boys and girls from
many communities, so arranging for an
interchange of ideas and a breadth Of
vision which no purely local institution
: can give. The college provides for that
close contact of student with instructor
and of student with student which is Sc
, pow erful a factor in character building
! It has it's geographical advantage in be
ing near at hand for many who could no
!, make long journeys to seek it, and it,
: economic advantage in offering an edu
;. cation to many sons and daughters VIII,
: could not afford the expenses of large
! community.
Aim Of Carleton.
: An authoritative account of the origil
:. and character of Carleton college de
: clares that, 1T is the aim of the college t
= provide a liberal and t1loro education
embracing not only mental but moral cul
ture, and the development of character
k It's standard of scholarship is that Of tn
), best American colleges. It is not sectar
n ian or UNCONVENTIONAL, but is thorol
l. Christian and evangelical It is not sec
% tartan because it does not proselyte, q
IS conduct a propaganda in the interests {
8. any sect. It, is not denominational, be
IS cause all denominations are welcome, an
= no one is deprived of religious libert,
e. What we are seeking to do then wit
,r this educational plant is to produce me
II and women of sound education accordin
i'll to the best American standards Of scho
le arship, and of sound character accordi11
Is to the: Catholic christian principles
er fundamental morals and ethics.
8''The president is the executive hea
IL and in a large measure the Trainer Of tt
&c Institutions policy. His first relationsh
AZ IS with the board of trustees. In the
~ hands IS the power of election, and
or them he is responsible. and must by h
he career, justify their choice. The trustee
are pledged guardians Of the ainstitution
managers, they are stewards Of a sacr.
saz trust 1t deyotes upon them to stut
ri the needs of the college intelligently;
10 plan by personal subscription, by b
81 quests, by canvass, and by other means
p, procure adequate funds and equipmeI
nd In all Of these matters the preside
We should cooperate to the extent Of /
" ability, but he can render his best seryi
at to- the college by being relieved as far
ZEE possible from the direct initiative al
burden of the financial question.
We 1.-THE president is the connecting lii
ng between the college in-action and t
ng trustees. He should keep them fully j
formed of its progress and needs; Z
IS should spend much Of his time at the e.
ed 1ege studying is intellectual irteres
at strengthening the weak places, stimuli
all ing the instructors by his presence
1al their class-rooms, and inspiring them
ch personal contact. He should be free
le- some teaching in his own departing
both for his own sake and for that; of t
s students. He should have such control
his time as to be able to appear in pub
in such gatherings and in such capacit
.eI as will be for the best interests Of the e
lege. The trustees should guard TIL
2 president from becoming merely IA fina
Id cial agent, and should Other utmost
. make it possible for him to carry out
in plans for the expansion of the institute
The i. sas fssfSs1a
hes Endowment Needed.
the For the proper conduct of the ms
rhe tuition as it now is. Carleton should ts
Ito an endowment of at least a half mill
ut dollars. Our greatest need undoubte
ris- is such. an increase of the funds as
enable us to pay better salaries to Wort
the Instructors, and to secure and retain
an services of professors who will by
ege perior intellectual and inspirational w
ged raise the standard of the college to
.ess front rank among institutions OF its era
de- But we have pressing need also of an
,ro- 61ition to the Science hall for the
ure commoda tion OF enlarged work In biolo