The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-11-20


educational problems by making the
qualifications equal in every state.
During the discussion the question
OF considering the vast number or
small institutions and seminaries as
standard institutions with equal rights
in issuing certificates. came up. but
was dropped when the question or re-
ligiOn arose. Some one asked if the
illogical seminarles could be classed as
standard institutions, and the con-
sensus of opinion was that where the
ology became the principle course
other courses must necessarily be
neglected However, the conference,
as a whole. steered clear of any def
mite stand on the question, leaving il.
as heretofore, a problem TO be solved
by individual superintendent.
With the definition of qualification
disposed OF, the conference came TO
the intricate question of a standard
scheme of certificatiOn. Geographical
and territorial difficulties arose and
became more complicated as the dis
cuSsiOn progressed. After hours of
fruiJlesS attempt To meet the many
problems. it was proposed to turn the
--AHtNNA oNNA ~ NAAC dAiuilal bureau OF
education. To this end a resolution
was passed asking the United States
commissioner Of education TO prepare
a standard scheme. As the bureau is
the best equipped clearing house for
the collection and dissemination of
valuable information bearing on the
school systems of the various states
IL was the opinion OF the conference
that the question could hardly be
solved IN any other way.
To Extend Work.
In this connection other resolutions
were adopted in which attention is
called 10 the great need of adjustment
and coordination in administration of
the separate school systems, and the
conference went on record as in favor
or larger appropriations by Congress
TO allow the national bureau to extend
its scope.
Copies of all resolutions bearing on
these TWO problems Of unificatfOn and
eertifieation viii be sent TO the chief
educational officers of every state in
the Union, asking their opinions as TO
the proposed methods of solving them.
In this manner II is proposed To have
the chief principles embodied adopted
universally; and with each state SUI
state for legislation along these lines
1t is thought the problems can grad
ually by uniformly settled. All sug-
gestions and amendments 10 the reso-
lutions from the various authorities TO
whom they will be submitted will be
brought 10 the attention of the confer
ence at its next session.
IL was the sense of the conference
that permanent organization of state
suDerintendents be effected. and 10
this end committee of three, con-
slsting of DR.. Harlan Updegraff of the
national bureau OF education. Super
intendent f. c. Bishop of Nebraska
and A. c. Nelson, superintendent of
Otah schools, was appointed II will
submit draft or constitution and by
laws az the next meeting OF the con-
ference 10 be held in conjunction with
the National Education association
winch conVenes In San Francisco next
July.
Conference Report.
The report OF the conference folloUs.
The conference OF the chief stare
school officers OF the north central ana
western states adopted the following
principles governing the recognition OF
diplomas from standard colleges and
universities situated in other states and
OF eefurlcates issued in other states:
Recognition OF diplomas from stand
ard colleges and universities
A. A Any diploma from a standard
college or university granted upon fbe
completion OF a 12O-hOur course in
GLIDING 10 hours in education. shall be
recognized.
Definition of a standard college or
To be considered a standard college
al OF the following conditions must be
fully met:
secondary course above the eighth
grade shall be required for college en-
trance.
2 The completion Of i2O semester
hours shall be required for gradua ton.
j. The number OF class hours for the
heads OF departments or for students
shall not exceed 20 a week.
T. A faculty properly qualified shall
consist entirely OF graduates OF stand
ard colleges. and each head of a depart
ment shall hold at least a masters de-
gree from a standard college OF have
attained eminent success as a teacher.
which success shall be determined by
the chief state school officer of the
state In which the institution is To-
Gated.
5. The library shall consist OF at
least 5,0e0 volumes, selected with ref
erenee 10 college subjects. and exclu-
sive of public documents.
6. The laboratory equipment shall be
sufficient 10 establish efficient labOra-
tories in all laboratory courses offered.
Z. The means or support is defined
as requiring a permanent endowment Of
not less than $500, 600, or an assured
fixed annual income. exclusive OF tut
tion. OF at least $4,000. provided that
this requirement shall not be manda-
tory until five years after the institu-
Ii0n has been recognized. The college
must maintain a. least seven separate
OF chairs in the arts and
sciences. In ease the pedagogical work
~ n j. a "a ~ I'D faT
certificatiOn. the college must maintain
at least eight chairs, one OF which shall