The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-02

previously instructed the faculty to take this action provided that in each and every case the individual concerned had subsequently, to the war period lived worthy and honorable life "On Commencement Day patriotic organization of children known as The fellerhammers, and named in honor of the Alabama soldier of the Confederate . states army, proposes to unveil a tablet in Morgan hall in memory of Shockley's cadet escort Maj Morgan s. Gilmer. a distinguished surviving member of this escort, has been the leading spirit In this movement. It will be recalled that this company was organized at the Uni versity of Alabama. It was one of the two companies that were distinctively known as cadet companies
 Tt is fine and helpful thing to re- eelVe gifts of this character, and il Is appropriate to express our gratitude in view of the generosity of the two or ganizations to which we are thus in- debted.
 University Standards Ihe high standards of admission and graduation have continued to be fairly and impartially enforced by Dean Barn. well. The high school record of each student admitted has been printed in pamphlet form and Is available for pub lie distribution. The specialist in higher education of the United States bureau of education at Washington, after examin- ing this publication. says: It shows on the part Of the administration courage in 1acing difficulties in dealing with the high schools and certain competing institu- tions. The secretary of the general edu- cation board, New York writes. .It Is really very interesting and highly satis- lactory. The former secretary of the Carnegie foundation, New York. makes this comment: You certainly have taken the lead In clearing the decks, so far as the question of admission is concerned at the University of Alabama The pres- ent secretary of the foundation strongly comments the excellent method of pre- senting the academic records of the stu dents who enter the University of Ala bama IS freshmen
 The great national standardizing edu- cational agencies continue to show their appreciation of the work done bv the University of Alabama The high rating given the institution by impartial experts justif1es every sacrifice that has been made by it's friends to make the uni- versty in fact as well as in name the foremost seat of learning in this com monwealth. Fortunately. intelligent peo- pie cannot today be deceived concerning the real standing of a college as easily
 
 nonpartisan expert. The intelligent masses are now more largely influenced by the verdict of the distinterested ex- pert than by the special pleas of the in- terested partisan.
 There is undoubtedly an effort being made by certain institutions to nominally raise entrance requirements. while in ac- tual practice loose standards continue to prevail. This fact Is made evident by the policy of admitting students on certih- cates from schools that are not included In duly accredited lists. by the loose ad- mission of special and irregular students, and b ythe inadequate tests required of those students who actually take the en% trance examinations. Such colleges are usually averse to joining associati tions that are seeking to correct these evils. An other great evil is the policy of accepting students from the high school prior to their graduation npon presentation of the minimum number of required units. and without definite recommendation from the principal of the school that such ac- tion shall be taken
 Thus. it is evident that In certain col leges the so-called Il unit standard is be- ing heraldcd as a condition of admission at the front door while the rear entrance Is still wide open This process of eva sion is subversive of all genuine stand ards. It is infinitely more demoralizlng than an openly avowed, but strictly ad- ministered. policy of accepting students at the end of the third, or even the sec ond year of the high school
 Financial Status
 '"rhe financial status of the University of Alabama, in spite of the very made quate support it is receiving from the leg sature. has been steadily improving in view of the rigid economy practiced A modern system of checking and account ing has been inaugurated. The whole scheme of business administration has been revolutionized. It is, however. ex- ceedingly important that the trustees shall, as has already been urged. sauarely face the outstanding fact that largely n- creased appropriations from the state treasury are imperativey demanded if the University of Alabama is to do it's full duty and olkeep in line with the uni versailles of other states.
 Dean of Women
 "The creation of the office of dean of women has been generally recognized as an important step in the direction of wisely ordered system of university ad- ministra .ion. Mrs. Frederick D. Losey, who has been appointed to this position, Is woman of rare culture and of exeep- tional executive ability. Her charming personality and her large desire to ren- der service will prove a distinct factor in the life of the institution. believe that We could have found no one who Is better equipped. in every essential detail, for the delicate responsibility which she has consented to assume.
 Dining Hall
 'I am gratified to put on record the fact that for the first time in the recent his- tory of the dining hall, there was at the endo last year sufficient surplus avail able to warrant the management in pay