The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-04


 port is in part as follows:
 | T have the honor to submit to the board of trustees of the Alabama Polytechnic in stitute the report of the work of the col lege for the year 19l1-12. and In view of the fact that it is the completion of the decade of the present adminstra ron of the college, some particular interest may attach to the recital of the events of the year in partial comparison wltn the history of 1923.
 Increase in Staff
 The authorities and friends of the col- lege, I am sure, are profoundly grati- fled at the steady and solid increase in attendance for each of the 10 years, the enrollment for the present year being s1o, that of 1923 being 40e an almost exact total increase of 100 per cent or 10 per cent per annum. This gratifying develop | ment in attendance can be taken only as a token of the increasing confidence on the part of a widespread patronage throughout the state and throughout the south in the solid worth of the educational and technical training, as we'll as of the moral influences afforded by this institu- l tion.
 In this decade the number of full professors has increased from IA to 25. | Including mining engineering, archi- lecture, machine design, physical chem- fstry, agricultural extension, plant pathology, English and rhetoric; the additional members including some of | the most prominent scholars in their respective departments in the United | States. The material equipment of the institution has been likewise enor- mously developed within the specified period. The four handsome new build it4e To Ia Broun engineering hall, Smith dining hall the system of water works and sanitary sewerage, the extensive sys- tenn of electrical lighting, both of the latter being operated for the entire community at a considerable profit. con- stitute the more salient features of thls physical expansion--theN buildings, furniture and equipment at present be- ing easily worth s55o,0O As the chief factors that have contributed to this | satisfactory work l would enumerate | CD the broad wisdom of pr. William LeRoy Broun, the former president, who laid the foundation of this poly technic institute with the large fore | sight of one of the strongest and best | equipped minds ever produced by the south; (2) the hearty and sincere CO., l operation in faithful work with stu dents and the loyal interest in the welfare of the institute on the part of the members of the faculty; (3) the l full confidence and cooperation on the | part of the board of trustees: (4) and | finally the keen and helpful interest In the work of the institution evidenced by the state legislatures that have met during this period. The institution has always received the most cordial CO., operation of the representatives of the state in the support of it's needs and policies, there never having been man. 1aau gt fiata to Y of It's appropriations.
 Attendance
 "The attendance of BIO students is drawn from every county save one (60 counties) in Alabama; from 13 other states of the Union--Georgia 77, Florida 26. South Carolina T. Mississippi 6, Texas 6. Loufsi- | ana 5, Tennessee 5, Arkansas B. New Mex leo ?, North Carolina 2, Kentucky 1, Mich | igan l, New York Land from four for | eign countries-Germany l. Mexico l. | South Africa 1, Turkey 1-tuition being paid by all students outside of the state.
 There have been ten young ladies in attendance and their work and deport- ment have been the very best. It must be borne in mind that only young women of mature mind and who are prepared tol take work in the junior class are admit ted to this institution.
 Work
 Tt is the universal opinion of professors that the spirit of work in the institution was never more satisfactory than for the present year. As stated to you In previous communications, the college has enjoyed a delightful year in regard to the prac- tice of so-called hazing. Through a gradually developed conscience on the part of the student body and by the ac- tive aid of the present senior class the hnc tO al int been entirely abolished. The college IS to be congratulated upon the happy is- sue, and l recommend that some action be taken by the board of trustees In com mendation of this splendid college spirit.
 T am also glad to state further that what is known as the honor system, which obtains in regard to all work done on examinations. has been greatly strengthened by the wel-nigh unanimous action of the student body in public mass meeting, approving the principles of the system and enaetng suitable regulations for It's administration. Student control in such matters, aided by the sympathetic cooperation of the faculty, Is felt by all to be conducive to high standard of honor among the students. In regard to attendance upon class work. the college authorities enforce the most rigid regu- lations and daily report of every absence is made and for all unexplained absence due penalties are imposed.
 During the year 15 students were dropped from the rolls for serious in- | fraction of the rules.
 Health
 {, Ut is gratifying to state that there has | been no fatal eases of illness in our ! large student body during the year. yet we have been unusually afflicted with the | ordinary epidemics that affect youth, namely: measles and humps. both of these diseases prevailing since the first | of January. There has been consequently a decided interruption of the work of tho large number of students.
 'I cannot use too much emphasis in ] attempting to impress upon the board of | trustees the imperative demand of the | youth of Alabama for suitable infrm- ary. I think that the young men en- trusted to our care certainly deserve ade- | quate accommodations in time of Illness. It is to be hoped that some provision may be made for the erection of a suit | able place, and I am sure the board of trustees will fully appreciate the gravity | of the situation.
 | T beg to commend most highly the | faithful and skillful services of the col | ege surgeon in the discharge of his office | cate and responsible duties of his office as medical director of the institution. For & years he has not missed morning | roll call for the report of the sick. and | largely to his vigilance and wisdom can be ascrbed the wonderful low record of mortality in the students of the institu- l tion.
 | Military
 | s.The work in the military department