Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-20
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Paying high tribute to the men who
laid deep and strong the founda-
TONS of the College OF William and
Mary in the nations early days. Dr.
a. a. c. Chandler, in his inaugu-
raj address. particularly stressed
the needs of the institution I'm
carrying forward the aims and up
holding the ideals of its founders.
DR.. Chan said in part:
The College of William and Mary
stands ms landmark in the history
of higher education in America.
The contributions to educa ton
md craftsmanship made by this
ancient seat OF learning have been
presented so ably to the public
through fnany publications OF my
distinguished predecessor. DR.. Lyon
q. Tyler, that on this occasion as
much as I might wish so to do. 1
snail not discuss in any detail the
history OF this institution.
Discusses Needs of College.
or It's present, the foremost mat
ter for consideration is it's needs. Jts
ola buildings ] do not wish to de-
stroy' but rather to improve, making
them conform in every way to tho
requirements OF modern sanitary
science. They are, however. made
eooy oil 615. science hall. an as
scmoiy ball. new dormitory and
gymnasium for the young mon. n
dining hall for the young women.
and an enlarged library building
with more books represent tho most
pressing physical needs. These can
be secured only through the gen
crosby OF ph@lanthropic lovers OF
learning and history. and through
liberal appropriations from tho
state Within the last eighteen
months donations and pledges have
ecen made by alumni and friends
amounting TO about 100000, and
the General Assembly of 1920 mnde
a biennial appropriation Of S334.
These appropriations have made
possible an extension OF the use
fulness OF the college and with i'm
proved facilities and broadening
OF tho courses. within two sessions
time the enrolment has Increased
from l31 to 615 students. Tho total
income from all sources amounts TO
about s325.000 n year, hut for tho
proper prosecution of our work We
need Mt least n half million n year.
do not fail TO recognize that one OF
The many responsibilities placed
upon INC as president is to assist in
securing the enlargement OF the
physical properties of this institu.
ton, in order that its educational
product may DO more thoroughly
instructed.
''on this occasion I am thinking
especially OF the future, and of the
policies that should control me as
president OF so old college.
Should Have Distinctive Aim.
I'm my judgment, William and
Mary should remain college. 1t
matters not how phenomenal may
ne its growth, 1t should not attempt
TO be technical school or school
for graduate work. AS college It
should have definite and distinct
aims.
1T should maintain eneoivocal
standards of admission. not hidebound,
ut entrance requirements which
will give undoubted assurance that
those who arc received ms students
are prepared to pursue subjects of
college grade.
Its former high standars of grad
uat'on. requiring n good percentage
Of the work of every student to be
selected from the English and lib
eral arts. courses should be cher
ished rs Il real heritage.
THE college should cndeavor pr!-
narily 10 serve the State OF Vir-
ginia. With Williamsburg az n CEN
cumscribed circle will include nrac-
tically onc-third of the population
of this State. Located near Hampton
Roads. though it's primary purpose IL
to serve tho S%ate AZ. n whole, the
college Will. ..-of, .coursc. render its
chief service TO Tidcwntcr, particu-
larly since no other college is To-
Gated in this section.
There are number of specific
and Definite fields for unusual ac-
iiVitF. Among these 7 might men
ton, as OF first Importance The pro-
motion of fixed purpose on the part
OF the students to prepare themselves
Tor some definite profession or vo-
cation. II seems essential to en-
7hasizc constantly tina, as rulo
those who succeed best in any pro-
fession or vocation are those who
lave had good foundation in lib
eral arts college where certain sub
1ects fundamental to the professions
or vacations are Taught. Holding this
point OF view regarding tho policy
OF the college, would not advise
the establishment of an engineering,
school. for example. but pre- ensin
eerinr courses in which students may
lind themselves. determining whether
they really have an aptitude for any
branch OF engineering. Such courses
should be OF three years duration
and should admit students to the
sophomore. and in some Instance.
the Junior classes Of the bes, tech
meal schools OF this country.
The college should not have n
medical school, but il should have
It's scientific and other courses so
well adjusted that through three
years OF pre-medical course n stu
dent Will be able 10 decide whether
medicine is the profession that he
really can follow successfully.
Hopes 10 See Law SCHOOL Revived
AS far bar' rs 1892. before any
other SCHOOL ~ in operation in
America, the visitors of the college
OF William and Mary pasaed n
statute that no student should be
given bachelor Of Law degrcc un-
less he had previously secured his
bachelor of Arts degree hope to
see the revival of the old law school
which was established in 1879 with
George Wythe, signer of the Dec
larauon. as its first professor
But there IS q broader field for
this college. In addition to the pre-