The log cabin Democrat., 1912-11-23
ATTENDS MEETING
 OF SCHOOL MEN PRES. MILLAR REPORTS
WORKING OUT RELATIONS FOR ACCREDITING SCHOOLS WAS
 PURPOSE OF MEETING.

CoiieSe mas returned from Spartan burg, s. C., where he attended the meeting of the Association of Colleges and Preparatory Schools of the South ern States. We publish in full the following report of the meeting as it appeared in the current number of the Western Methodist
 Appointed with Prof. w. B. Torrey- son to represent Arkansas on com mission acting under authority of the Association of Colleges and Prepara- tory Schools of the Southern States. l journeyed to Spartanburg, s. C., to meet with the commission and associ- atiou November 1915. The commis- sion was formed for the purpose of working out relations for accrediting schools and preparing list of accred- ited schools for the whole South.
 Much preliminary work has been done, hence valuable blank forms to be used by all secondary schools and colleges in ascertaining the status of institutions and in certifcating stu dents were adopted. Standards were raised so that they are now substan- italy equal to those of other states. This assures cooperation with the as- sociation of north central states and will bring into harmonious relations 2S states. The principal point at s- sue was the recognition and evalua- tion of vocational subjects such as az riculture, manual training, domestic science and commercial studies. AL though there was strong opposition by some of the most brilliant members, these subject obtained as full recog- milton as their most ardent friends ex- pected or at present desired.
 Pract cally all the papers and ad- dresses bore upon the question of ac- crediting schools. While there were frankly expressed differences of opin- ion, it was agreed that in some form accrediting had come to stay. but that the best methods had not yet every where been found. pr. J. H. Kirkland, chancellor of Vanderbilt University, presided with ease, dignity and abiIi- ty. He is easily the peer of any uni versity man in the South. The assoei- ation includes representatives of the best colleges, universities and prepar- atory schools of the South. It is small body, but it represents the most progressive institutions. It is greatly to be regretted that on account of failure to meet all conditions of mem bership, not single institution in Ar kansas has qualified. It is probable that three or four of our best public high schools could be admitted, but our colleges are excluded With slight improvements the University of Arkansas and Hendrix College could qualify. We must meet the necessary conditions. greatly appre- ciates the opportunity to hear the dis cussions and meet the splendid men and women present.
 A banquet was given in the dining room of the elegant new dormitory of old Wofford College, and reception was held in the parlors of Converse College, strong Presbyterian college for women The meetings alternated between these two colleges and their hospitality was greatly enjoyed
 Spartanburg is a very beautiful, progressive city of about 10000 popu- lation. It has in addition to it's schools many cotton mills and is railroad center, had hoped to study the mills, but was kept so busy that l barely looked into one, They are clean, their premises are as well kept as a park, and they are prosperous, paying about per cent dividends. Arkansas needs such factories to utilize our cotton, coal, and water power, and give va riety to the occupations of our people. Let us go after them.
 In another letter may describe sev- eral colleges visited.
 A. c. MILLAR.