Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-01-04
REVIEW OF YEAR
At THE UNIVERSITY
Institution Divided into Four Col
leges instead of Numerous
Departments.
CHANGES IN ADMINISTRATION
More Students in Glasses and
More Courses Than Ever
Before-High Rank of
Vermont Praised.
CHANGES IN ADMINISTRATION

The work of the University of Vermont
during 1911 Is Of especial interest. owing
TO the fact that it was marked by the in
auguration Of new administrative head
for the first time in a period of ~ Years.
The indications are that the college is
launched upon a career of advancement.
The classes have been particularly large
with the most numerous entering class
in the history of the college. New courses
have been Instituted. Changes have been
made in the organization and admnistra-
ton. Among students and faculty the
year has been an active one
The students appreciate the opening Of
the library in the evenings and the cleo
,r!c lights which have been installed
through the generosity of the billings
family. Among the material improve
mcnts of the plant are extensive repairs
to the library, renovation of the presi-
dents house and the installation of a
girls gymnasium.
The University of Vermont is a mem
her Of the New England college
entrance board and was partcu-
early commended by the representa-
tive of the Carnegie foundation
in that its entrance requirements a., stat
identical. His careful survey of the en-
trance certificates indicated that this in
stitution was not making a supreme goal
of numbers and making it too easy for
unprepared applicants to enter The insti-
tuition Is also shown to be taking care
of Nermonters. for greater proportion
of the academic students come from this
State than in any other college or uni
Versity.
NEW PLAN OF ORGANIZATION
Radical changes have been made IN
the organization of the university the
institution being divided into four col
leees, the Colleges of Arts. Of Medicine, of
Engineering and of Agriculture, instead
Of the numerous departments which
existed formerly. Each Of these colleges
is headed by a dean. The president is
the administrative center of the whole
The entire faculty. numbering 49, is
brought together IN a legislative body
called the university senate, In this
senate. although every Instructor is en-
pected to attend for the sake of the IN
formation and advice which he may give
only professors and assistant professors
have a vote. The university council com
posed of the president. deans and three
Of the professors. first passes on matters
which so before the senate President
Benton in his attempt to follow out tn,
policy of President Buckham has con
tinued the practice OF meeting az regular
intervals with a committee OF tn,
trustees II is significant of the clos
union which exists between the Medica
College and the university as a whole
that the president has installed tn
executive Offices in the medical colleg
building
The details OF college work are handle
10y q committees, composed 0. member
Of the faculty a new officer in this in
sttution is the presidents secretary
whose DUTY includes much of the wor
which the president can delegate. TIN
office of registrar has been extended I
cover the whole institution. The ofFc
# purchasing agent has been created an
mn elaborate system for the handling an
expenditure OF funds is in operation,
COILEGE or ARTS
Ono OF the most important develoy
nens In regard 10 the department
art has been the Incorporation into IL
department, for the present at least,
the department OF chemistry and educi
ton, the whole forming in the REQ
eanization of the university. az far as
has been carried out. the college of arr
and sciences. \ logical result of tn
reorganization has been the nppoin
ment Of Professor Terril as advisor
women, thus giving her general dire
ton over the young women of the co
lege of Arts. gratifying increase
the number OF students pursuing cours.
belonging peculiarly to the old depar
nents OF arts was shown AT the opel
ing of the school year. This increase e!
elusive of the students in the depar
ments OF chemistry and home economic
amounted to over 10 per cent. Partly b
cause of this increase. partly bccau
of the increase in the home cconomi
and other departments the universe
found 1t necessary to purchase the res
dence of General q. o. Howard and
equip It az II woman's dormtory.