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Dates: during 1910-1919
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Great educational reform was a much anticipated result of the war. In some colleges it has already come. Instead of being a movement allowing the undergraduates greater freedom, however, it has resulted in reducing the number of electives. Dartmouth is the latest to restrict the student in his choice of studies. This action has received favorable editorial comment in one of the Boston papers...
Although the University system is well known it may not be amiss to repeat it for the benefit of those who have entered since the war. Instead of forcing the student, while his opinions are yet unformed, to choose some arbitrary course of study, instead of surrounding him with rules and restrictions, his program of work is left to his own taste and initiative. Certain guiding principles must be complied with. Advice and suggestions are fully given; his proposed plan for study must be duly approved. It has always been considered, however, that he is old enough to choose...
...personal interest on the part of the undergraduate is presupposed. Obviously, unless he chooses the course that will be of most benefit to him, the system will be a failure. There are some who are guided by other considerations, although few carry it to the extent of the student who had, "no course before ten, none after one, none on Mondays or Saturdays, and none above the ground floor...
...addition to the undergraduate program outlined above, the general plan of instruction includes courses of graduate study and research. These are open to students who have the degree of Bachelor of Science from the School, or an equivalent degree from another institution. A qualified student may devote practically all his time to one special field, or he may select a diversified course of study with the approval of the authorities of the school. A year of graduate study satisfactorily completed leads to the degree of Master of Science with the department chosen, or Mining Engineer, or Metallurgical Engineer...
...positions are definitely offered and are with responsible companies in various parts of the country; salaries will be fair in all cases. In this way, the student will gain a clear perspective of the branch of the industry he chooses as well as receiving valuable practical experience. Preference will be given to applicants who are finishing their Freshman or Sophomore year, as it is hoped the men will continue their work in subsequent vacations and will thus receive a more complete training...