The border vidette., 1919-07-26
THE TEMPE NORMAL SCHOOL.


 One of the most far-reaching effects of the great war, is the opening of the eyes of peoples and governments to the vital need of more and better educa- ton of the youth. To quote Professor Erskine of the A. E. F. University, Education has become the chief concern of statesmen. The new program of education will discipline the intellect and will train special skills. It must be broad enough to include all efforts that enlarge the vision of the peoples, that make them tolerant and keep them open minded" In another place, Prof. Erskine reminds us that "The new world into which we are now entering will be, it seems, a world of experts"
 Recognizing the fact of this coming demand for a newer and better system of education, the Tempe Normal School of Ariz- ona has planned and arranged a series of special courses in voca-- tional training. For carrying forward the work of these cour- ses, the state has provided a building and equipment. the com pleteness of which may be judged by the fact that it's total cost is over $1OO,OOO. This building with all it's apparatus and ma chinery, the most complete of it's kind in the southwest. is pub lie institution and is open to all young men and young women of Arizona, free of any tuition charge except the general regis tration fee of $500. The in- structors are all specialists in their respective lines of work, and broad experience in teach ing. Tempe Normal School wishes to assist all those stud ents who have some "hobby" or speclal aptitude which they de- sire to develop by special train ing, and particularly invites the attention of high school gradu. ates who, just now, are looking into the future.
 Three types of vocational courses are offered. The first is a series of two year courses open to high school graduates who desire to prepare to become de. partmental teachers or SuperviS- ors of Manual Training, Home Economics, Art, Agriculture, Kindergarten Training or Con- mercial Subjects. These courses should be attractive because of the growing demand for such teachers who command the high CT salaries.
 The second group of two year courses in the special lines of work above mentioned are open to high school graduates who do not wish to become teachers but who wish to devote the greater part of their time to the voca- tional subject of their choice.
 Third in order are the partial courses offered for the benefit of students of some degree of ma- turity whose previous prepara- tion may not qualify them for admission to the regular courses, but who wish to obtain special training for self improvement in wood working, machine shop or machine design, or. in fact, al most any line of vocational work in which a class of four or five can be organized. No special prerequisites are required for entrance into these courses, and students may enter at any time.
 The dormitory accommodations for students living at a distance are unsurpassed and expenses are reasonable. For further par ticulars relating to the above courses or other matters con- corning the school, correspond ence is solicited, as it is the de- sire of the management to bring the advantages O. the institution to the attention of the students for whom it is intended.
 Address all communications to A. J. Matthews. President, Tenn pc, Arizona.