The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-06-27
STATE OFFERS
SPECIAL WORK
epEcIAL COURSES IN VARIETY
SUBJECTS TO BE GIVEN SER
VICE MEN BY UNIVERSITY.

U. s. Marines at Guam and other
stations throughout the world, and
disabled ex-service men, now have
an opportunity to take special train
ing through the General Extension
Division of the University Of Florida,
to help equip them for their return to
civilian life, if they so desire; as a
result of a recent conference between
Lieut.. Col. Warren C. Harllee of the
Marine Corp Institute, c. G. Schultz,
district Vocational officer. and b. c..
Riley, director of the General Exten-
sion Division, who in discussing the
proposed work said, Florida boys not
only in the army and navy but in the
marine corps and ex-service men dis
abled or otherwise, now have an OPP
portunity to receive the benefits of
the correspondence-stud courses of
Tered by the General Extension Di-
vision of Florida. These courses are
primarily intended to help equip the
men who expect to enter civilian life,
become better prepared to face the
competition which they will confront
in the business world. OF course no
attempt will be made to turn out fin
ished professional men or mechanics
by correspondence study, but many of
the basis fundamental subjects which
will help men to become more effec-
tive and efficient workers, and give
them a vision and outlook on their
prospective field are offered. For the
men who expect to enter professional
schools preparatory courses including
Mathematics, English, History, and
other recognized high school subjects
IN <.<1rS W.
termed electives, but necessary for
graduation from any high grade pro-
fessional school are also offered.
To the men who intend to enter
business Immediately, including Civil
Service Courses. designed to prepare
the student for government examina-
ton, Elementary Engineering courses,
including Traction Engineering. Shop
Arithmetic, Mechanical Drafting.
Architectural Drawing, etc. Among
the Commercial Courses are CONNER
cial Arithmetic, Commercial Law,
Elementary Law, Business Law,
Bookkeeping, etc.
Advanced mathematics, ond other
college courses, for the men who have
finished their High School training
are also offered.
Scholarships will be given all Flor
ida boys who have seen service either
in the army or navy or are now in
any branch of the service, upon appli-
cation to the director of the General
Extension Division, at Gainesville,
Florida. These scholarships exempt
the student from enrolment and Incl
dental fees. In other words the in
struction is given free.
Friends, parents and relatives of |
Florida men who personally may not |
hear OF this offer are urged to write |
to the men and tell them what the |
University can do for them. Legion
are also asked to acquaint the men
with the work of the Division and the
fact that the, scholarships are still
available for men who are now in civ
iilian life. All applications for scholar
ships should give full information
briefly concerning the previous school
training of the applicant, business ex-
perience, courses desired, age, and
present address. AS far as possible
ex service men are urged to get in
touch with ihe Extension Division
on or beforeuJuly 1stl