The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1904-12-24
REPORT OF UNIVERSITY REGENTS,


mand More Money.
The biennial report of the board of
regents Of the University Of Idaho Is
a carefully prepared document con-
tanning information regarding the in
stitution together with many per
tinent suggestions and recommended
tions. The report was complied
along the lines laid down by
Governor Morrison two years ago
and Is a concise summary of all de-
partments Of the university. 1t
shows the value of the institution
both from a monetary and educational
standpoint.
During the year 1908 the uni
versity grounds we're enlarged by the
purchase of 164 acres Of land. In
1904 the university acquired 244
acres additional. The principal
physical improvements were the con
struction of an armory and gym
nasium and the laying of 965 feet of
vitri6de pipe sewer on the campus
connecting the armory and gymnasium
sewer system with the city main.
The present total number Of
students is 4O5, an increase Of %
over the number in attendance one
year ago.
During the years 1908 and 1904,
members Of the committee on ac-
credited schools visited 70 high
schools of the state and ON recon-
mendation of the committee, the fol-
lowing schools were accredited
Boise, Bellevue, Blackfoot, Boomers
Ferry, Caldwell, Occur d'Alene,
College of Idaho, Caldwell, Fielding
Academy, Paris, Genesee, Glenn's
Ferry, Grangeville, Harrison, HALEY,
Idaho State Academy, Pocatello,
idaho Falls, Lewiston, Mountain
home, Nampa, Payette, POcatello,
Rathdrum, Standpoint, Shoshone,
Wallace, Wardner, Weiser.
The visits to the preparatory
schools have resulted in much good
The university now possesses knowl'
edge Of the character of the WORK
done in each school and can accord
ingly determine the entrance credits
to be given the students. In the las
two years quiet a number Of higl
schools have increased their courses
from three to four years. Persona
relations have been established be
tween the schools and the universit!
that have already resulted in benefi
TO both the university and the higl
schools.
Since January l, 1908, the librar!
space at the university has beer
doubled and the library is now in ex
cellent condition. To properly main
tain the library, however, the repor
states that an appropriation of 5000
for the coming biennium will be nee
essary.
Considerable space is devoted t
mines and mining and the construc
tion Of an organized school of mine
Is strongly recommended. No les
than 40 students will matriculate i
the mining department in 1904.
list Of university graduates who moi
hold important positions with mimi
companies is included in this sectio
of the report. The publication c
the list Is a forceful illustration @
the splendid results obtained in tn
mining department.
Excellent work is being &C
complished at the agricultural expert
ment station. The construction Of
building to meet present needs i
this line Of work is advocated, tn
cost of the proposed structure beiu
estimated at $50, 1000
An appropriation Of $4,000 is aske
TO defray the expenses Of holdin
farmers institutes and facilitatin
research in stock breeding, dairying
forage plants and grasses, poultry
food adulteration, alkali conditions
orchard irrigation and horticulture
including a study Of the most injul
ious pests, moths and insects whic
are found In various parts Of Idaho.
Substantial progress 10 reported i
the department Of domestic science.
The chemical department is /
need Of larger quarters, more al
paratus aud more instructors, an ar
ditional instructor Is urgently n
quired in the department Of moder
languages and it is recommended thi
the work in history be pacticall
dou BLEED In amount.