The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-03-29

tinued at the end of the present
school year 1t IS expected that
the work of the academy can be
turned over to some other institu-
ton. with adequate facilities. The
work of the Commercial school is
to e raised to a college grade in
the new School of Commerce and
Finance. leading to a degree and
giving worthwhile business edu-
cation that will 3bevin keeping with
4iie modern regsAi ssznsssts- ~the
commercial world4 "A military unit
for instruction, iny military science
and tactics has been authorized by
the war department.. and this will
offer another avenue for useful
training for health and discipline.
A fine gymnasium and athletic field
are to be provided, and university
press is to be developed. A Sum
mer school is also among the many
new features to be introduced.
Classes will be maintained at a full
roster and no time will be wasted
on doubtful experimentation with
classes below the normal standard.
To recruit the school membership
a system of alloting scholarships
to accredited secondary schools in
generous measure will adopted,
and many excellent schools giving
a limited training. will serve as val
liable feeders" to the university.
It will thus be seen that the UNI
versity idea is brought to n high
level and that the essential second
ary work Of our youth is not endan-
gered. On the contrary, it will be
strengthened.
New Offices Created and a Promo
ton System Adopted
Three new Offices are created un-
der the new system, the necessity
for which has long been recognized.
There are a Dean of Men, a Dean
Of Women, and Registrar. The
duties are self explanatory and
their services will bring helpful
impetus into the life of the school.
The morale Of the teaching force
will be vitally improved by a much
needed definite system Of promo
ton. Upon the recommendation Of
DR.. Durkee a graduated scale Of
salaries has been adopted, with au-
tomato increases and advancement
in rank, as an incentive for greater
| efficiency, stricter moral character
and heartier cooperation in the
ideals for which the school stands.
for upon these qqualities retention
and promotion are based Teachers
are thus enabled to go st their work
with a cheerfulness, assurance an1
greater singleness Of purpose than
ever before.
Preference Given to Eouipped
Teachers of the Negro Race
1t may be stated here, with all
possible emphasis, that there is not
scintilla Of truth in any rumor
that DR.. Durkee proposes to 'elGm-
mate" colored men from the faculty
Of Howard university. He makes
1t quite plain that some white mon
should be on the roster of assis-
tants. TO foster proper spirit Of
racial cooperation and fr7ehdlv ~
quaintance--but it is to be his fixed
policy that wherever equipment is
anything like equal, the colored ma1
VIII be given preference over white
applicants. for, as he correctly says:
Howard university is primarily a
colored ins+itution-a nursery for
race leaders and colored men #
superior ability should have every
possible opportunity to reap what
ever benefits it may have TO be-
stow. as a stimulus to the best en-.
deavors Of the worthy members Of
the race" DR.. Durkte, therefore
will secure his workers for the
Greater Howard University" from
the very best talent available anon,
the Negro people. retaining those
who made good" and adding 9th
! ers, as they are needed. from a list