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In 1881 instruction was begun on a lim- ited scale in the Case homestead on Rock- well Street and continued there until June. 1885. In September, 1885, the School was transferred to the new building on Euclid Avenue opposite Wade Park. The growth of the School made new labora- tories necessary and these have been built as they were needed.
At present the institution has seven buildings devoted to educational purposes. These are a main building, in which is located the civil engineering department, the geological department and the depart- ments of mathematics and modern lan- guages; a physics laboratory given by Mr. John I). Rockefeller: an electrical engineer- ing laboratory; a mechanical engineering
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laboratory; a mining engineering labora- torv the gift of Mr. John D. Rockefeller; and a combined gymnasium and club.
The course of study for the first year is the same for all students and consists of those subjects which are necessary in every department of engineering. The course for the sophomore year is nearly the same for all courses while in the junior and senior years the students de- vote themselves largely to the special en- gineering work which they have selected. The engineering courses offered are as follows: Civil engineering, mechanical en- gineering, electrical engineering, mining engineering, metallurgical engineering, physics, and chemical engineering. Each course is four years in length and leads to the degree of Bachelor of Science in civil engineering and so forth. Instruction is given by means of lectures. recitations, laboratory work and field work. One-half of each day is devoted to academic . work in the class room and the other half of the day is given to practical work in the field. the laboratory, or the drawing room.
The month of June is a practice term during which time there are no recita- tions but the men are doing practical work the whole day. All of the freshmen go into camp and study surveying. There is a complete outfit of tents. surveying instruments, dining equipment, and so forth, and the men live as they would if they were surveying a railroad in a new country. At the end of the sopho- more year those who intend to specialize in railroad engineering go into camp and lay out a short railroad under the direc- tion of a practical railroad engineer. All the work, from the original reconnaissance to the setting of grade stakes for the con- tractor is completed. Those who intend to study mining engineering go to a mine and practice mine surveying. The stu- dents in other departments have work in the laboratories at college. At the end of the junior year the students in civil en- gineering study practical astronomy by which they learn how to locate points on the earth's surface by means of the stars. The mining engineers go to mines in the Black Hills or in Arizona or California. The mechanical engineering students work with the stearn engines in the mechanical engineering laboratory; the electrical stu- dents work with the dynamos and motors in the electrical laboratory; the chemists spend a large part of the time during the practice term in the chemical laboratory. Since the institution was founded fifteen hundred men have been graduated. Near- lv all of these graduates are doing en- gineering work. They are located in al- most every state of the union and in many foreign countries. There is a constantly growing demand for the graduates.
MOUNT UNION COLLEGE, located at Alli- ance, Ohlo, was founded October 20, 1846, by Dr. Orville Nelson Hartshorn. This school was of seminary grade until Jan- uary 10, 1858. when it was chartered as a college, since which time it has consistent- ly and without cessation, devoted itself to the ideals of a college of liberal arts and sciences. Dr. Hartshorn was president until 1888. when he was succeeded by Dr. T. P. Marsh, who served until 1898, when he was succeeded by Dr. A. B. Riker who also served as president for a decade, being succeeded in 1908 by Dr. W. H. McMaster.
Mount Union College in 1911 was com- bined with Scio College, the alumni of the latter institution being adopted by the combined institution. Mount Union Col- lege is a member of the Ohio College As- sociation, of the Association of American
Colleges, of the National Collegiate Ath- letic Association, the Ohio Athletic Con- ference, and of the National Educational Association, is on the "Approved List" of the North Central Association of Colleges and in "Group A" of the University Sen- ate.
The following gentlemen are members of the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees: Col. W. H. Morgan, W. M. Ellett, W. H. Ramsey, David Fording, Esq., O. F. Transue, W. L. Hart, Esq., Dr. C. S. Hoover. Dr. P. F. King, Dr. J. W. Moore. F. E. Dussell and W. H. Mc- Master.
Mount Union College has graduated from the Liberal Arts courses, 1581. Alum- ni Associations are permanently organized in Cleveland, New York, Pittsburgh, Co- lumbus, Detroit, Chicago, Canton, Union- town, Youngstown and Boston.
The city of Alliance takes great interest in the work of Mount Union College and the College is devoting itself to many forms of civic welfare. The Mount Union College Women's Club has rendered faith- ful service to the College and has done much toward binding the city and the college together in mutual helpfulness.
OTTERBEIN UNIVERSITY, Westerville,
Ohio, coeducational, was founded in 1847. It is under the control of the United Brethren Church. but is not lim- ited to sectarian training. It is the old- est institution of the United Brethren Church, and was founded by Dr. Lewis Davis. who is also recognized as the father of higher education in the denomi- nation.
The College has always had a. liberal policy as to administrative control and educational practice. There are three or- ders of trustees. the conference trustees, the trustees at large, elected by the trus- tees, and the Alumni trustees. None of these, excepting those elected by the con- ferences, need be members of the denomi- nation. There are always a number of different churches represented in the Board.
Educationally the College has pursued a broad, liberal arts curriculum. It has never departed from this policy for the mere fads and fancies of educational practice. However, there is a strong ten- dency at the present to put a more prac- tical emphasis upon its work, and a new policy has been adopted by the Board, looking toward its adaptation to modern educational demands.
Through a permanent commission ap- pointed by the Board of Trustees two years ago a working policy has been sub- mitted to the Board and adopted, which aims to give a practical turn to the new courses as they may be introduced. This will occur by placing on the future work of the College two new and distinct em- phases; both of them practical; one on applied Christianity and one on applied science. The former will include new courses in Bible and Missions, administra- tion of religious education and social service of various forms. The latter, courses in domestic science, elementary agriculture, rural life problems, and
courses introductory and preparatory to work in various forms of engineering. It will be broad enough to include also foun- dation courses in business administration, business law and commercial economics.
From its founding. the Institution has maintained a sturdy attitude toward the cardinal social evils, such as slavery and intemperance and the use of tobacco. It has fostered a spirit of social democracy which has prevented the introduction of fraternities and sororities.
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On the other hand, all forms of healthy sports and athletics are encouraged. There is a free and healthy mingling of the young men and women within rea- sonable restrictions.
Otterbein is a member of the Ohio Col- lege Association, of the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools and of tlic Association of Amer- ican Colleges.
It aims in every respect to bring all its work up to accepted educational standards.
Otterbein enjoys the distinction of hav- ing been the first institution in the world to admit women on an equality with menl. Among its early graduates was Benjamin R. Hanby. author of "Darling Nellie Gray." Mrs. Lillian R. Harford, Presi- dent of the National Young Women's Christian Association, is also a graduate. H. Clay Frick, prominent financier, was a former student.
The Institution is composed of a col- lege of liberal arts. an Academy and Music and Art Departments. The stu- dent attendance is about 600, including the Summer School. The faculty numbers thirty.
There are seven buildings, most of them modern, and forty acres of ground. The Alumni numbers 1293. The most sub- stantial and rapid growth of the institu- tion has taken place in the last ten years.
Believing that the function of the in- stitution is strictly collegiate. the trus- tees have passed a resolution providing for the change of the name "University" to "College."
BOWLING GREEN STATE NORMAL COL-
LEGE. In 1910 the General Assembly passed an act authorizing the Governor to appoint a commission to locate two new normal schools, one in Northeastern Ohio and one in Northwestern Ohio. This commission chose Bowling Green as the location of the school for Northwestern Ohio. On June 30, 1911. the Board of Trustees, appointed by the Governor, or- ganized and on February 16, 1912, elected the President of the College. A general building plan was adopted and with the initial appropriation of $150,000 the Board proceeded with the construction of the central feature of the plant-the Admin-
istration Building. In 1913 the General Assembly appropriated $41,000 for enlarg- ing the auditorium and gymnasium in the Administration Building, and $218,000 for the erection of a dormitory for women, science building, and heating plant. Other available funds were added to the appro- priation for the heating plant, making the total cost of this building and equipment $50.000. In 1915, $100,000 was appropri- ated for a training school building.
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On September 15. 1914, the College opened in temporary quarters with a faculty of fifteen members including four critic teachers. During the year 1914-15 a branch school was conducted in Toledo, the city training school having been dis- continued. In September 1915, the faculty was increased to twenty-four members and in September, 1916, to thirty members.
Officers: The first Board of Trustees, appointed by the Governor, was consti- tuted as follows: John Begg, Columbus Grove. Ohio; D. C. Brown, Napoleon, Ohio; J. E. Collins, Lima Ohio: D. T. Davis, Findlay. Ohio: J. D. McDonel, Fos- toria, Ohio. The members of the present Board are: J. E. Collins, Lima, Ohio; E. H. Ganz, Fremont. Ohio: J. D. McDonel, Fostoria, Ohio; F. E. Reynolds, Wapa- koneta, Ohio; J. E. Shatzel, Bowling Green, Ohio. Dr. H. B. Williams, Presi-
dent of the College, was elected February 16. 1912.
Buildings and Grounds: The Normal College Grounds are located in the east- ern part of the city at the end of Court Street. The campus of eiglity-two and a half acres affords ample space for agri- cultural experiments, school gardens, and nature study excursions. Four large fire- proof buildings have been completed which rank among the best college buildings in the entire country. They are the Admin- istration Building, Williams Hall, the Science Building, and the Central Heat- ing Plant.
The Administration Building, in addi- tion to a large auditorium, gymnasium, and offices. contains over twenty-five class rooms.
The Science Building affords every modern convenience for the teaching of Agriculture, Science, and Industrial Arts.
The Dormitory furnishes accommoda- tions for over a hundred women students. It is provided with a laundry for the use of students, social rooms, and a large dining room seating over two hundred persons.
The Central Heating Plant is connected with each of the buildings by a tunnel system and furnishes steam for heat and power.
In addition to these buildings the state has appropriated $100,000 for a modern Training School building which is now (1917) in process of construction. This will be a model elementary school build- ing in which ample provision has been made for all the newer school activities. The total outlay for the complete plant inclusive of buildings and grounds ap- proximates $700,000.
Function and Scope of the Normal Col- lege: In order to furnish adequate train- ing for all classes of teachers. the State Normal College maintains the following courses:
1-A one-year professional course for college graduates. 2-Four-year courses leading to the B. S. degree in Education for supervisors, superintendents, and prin- cipals, and for teachers of the various high school subjects. 3-A two-year di- ploma course for grade teachers in city and village schools, permitting emphasis on primary or grammar grade work in accordance with the needs of the teach- ers. 4-A two-year diploma course for rural teachers. 5-A two-year diploma course for teachers of each of the follow- ing special subjects: Agriculture, Indus- trial Arts, Home Economics, and Music.
Requirements for Graduation: Only one degree is conferred by the College. the Bachelor of Science in Education.
The College grants diplomas in Agricul- ture, Elementary Education, Home Eco- nomics, Industrial Arts, and Music.
Bachelor of Science in Education: 1- Candidates who are graduates of approved colleges may receive this degree upon the completion of thirty semester hours of professional work. 2-Other candidates for this degree must (a) meet the entrance requirements. (b) complete at least one year of work in residence at the College, (c) attain the full amount of credit by work done in the College or by advanced standing, as outlined in one of the de- gree courses. .
Diplomas: Candidates for a diploma must (a) meet the entrance requirements. (b) complete at least one semester of work in residence at the College, (c) at- tain the full amount of credit by work done in the College or by advanced stand-
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ing. as outlined in one of the diploma courses.
Summer School: The Normal College maintains a summer school consisting of two six weeks' terms. The work offered in these terms is as a rule, half-courses, that is, half of one of the regular courses and thus enables teachers to make con- tinuous progress toward a diploma or de- gree.
Extension Department: The Normal College, in order to meet adequately and effectively the needs of teachers and supervisors in service maintains an Ex- tension Department offering several types of work. It has endeavored to adjust these types of work to meet specific needs.
Training School: The Normal College maintains a Training School and arrange- ments have been made to use the entire city school system for student-teaching, thus affording ample opportunity for the training of a large number of teachers each year.
For those preparing to become teachers in rural schools. three model rural schools are maintained by the College for student-teaching and observation, and others will be added as they are needed. Development: The outstanding features of the Bowling Green State Normal Col- lege are its rapid growth both in respect to physical plant and student-body, and the high quality of its work. In the brief period of three years, four large buildings have been erected and equipped, and the institution has taken high rank among the leading teachers' colleges of the na- tion. To a very large degree this success and rapid development has been due to the master mind of President Williams who has the rare faculty of grasping in a broad gauged manner the needs and requirements of such an institution, and with a capacity for work possessed by few men. every detail of the physical equip- ment as well as the educational develop- ments have passed under his supervision and scrutiny and by gathering about him a strong faculty he has in a short time produced wonderful results.
OHIO WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY was
founded at Delaware, Ohio. under the patronage of the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1841, when an Academy was started on the original property. In 1844 the College of Liberal Arts began its work and in 1877 the Ohio Wesleyan Female College, a separate institution, was in- corporated in the University. Since this time the University has been coeducation- al.
Since its foundation the University has maintained the Academy in which college preparatory work is given, and has added a Conservatory, into which the School of Music and School of Fine Arts were both incorporated in 1877, and a School of Ora- tory, which was organized as a part of the College in 1894.
The campus grounds are divided into three parts. The main buildings are lo- cated on what is known as the University Campus and are six in number. Univer- sity Hall and Gray Chapel. in which are located administrative offices, class rooms and auditoriums; Slocum Library, with capacity for 175,000 volumes, reading rooms and class rooms; Sturges Hall, headquarters for Chemistry department; Edwards Gymnasium, modern equipped and second to none in size in Ohio: Mer- rick Hall, used by Geology and Biology departments; Elliott Hall, in which are the laboratories and class rooms of the Physics and Engineering department, con- stitute the group on University Campus.
On Monnett Campus is located Monnett Hall, a dormitory for women, with rooms and accommodations for 250; Sanborn Hall, in which are located class rooms, practice rooms, and auditorium of the School of Music; and Lyon Hall, the honie of the art department and domestic science classes.
The Barnes Campus is the location of Perkins Astronomical Observatory, which is equipped with the very latest and finest instruments for practice and study; Barnes House, partially for class room purposes; and Hartupee House, a dormi- tory for women.
The Ohio Wesleyan University is large. ly
maintained by gifts from various sources. The endowment of $1,038,000 is being steadily enlarged and the equipment valued at $765.000 will be increased by half a. million within two years. From the standpoint of the student the tuition rates are so low that much over one-half of the actual cost of educating each stu- dent is borne by the University.
As its charter declares, the "University is forever to be conducted on the most liberal principles, accessible to all reli- gious denominations, and designed for the benefit of our citizens in general." It is in no sense sectarian and makes no de- nominational requirements of its students, faculty or trustees.
The University has always endeavored to maintain high scholastic standards and at the present time is one of seventy-five institutions placed in the first class by the United States Bureau of Education.
The student body has made some be- ginnings in self-government. The Stu- dent Council is the instrument thru which the body of students expresses its will in matters of general interest. The Honor Court, established by the students, handles all cases of dishonesty in class room work and recommends discipline. The women have an organized government at Monnett.
Ohio Wesleyan students enter into inter- collegiate relations with other students in athletics, debate, and oratory. The ath- letics have been so managed that a great many undergraduates have been induced to play on various teams. Interclass sports are well developed.
Dr. David S. Gray, of Columbus, is the president of the Board of Trustees and Dr. John Washington Hoffman is presi- dent of the University.
WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY. In
1817 the Presbytery of Grand River, which embraced nearly all the Presbyterian and Congregational ministers and churches of the Western Reserve of Connecticut, formed a Society for the education of young men for the ministry within the limits of the Presbytery. When the new Presbyteries of Portage and Huron were created by a subdivision of Grand River Presbytery, similar educational societies were formed. At first they confined their efforts to assisting worthy students study- ing privately with ministers or attending the Erie Literary Society's School, which had been opened at Burton in 1820, but in 1824, becoming dissatisfied with the conditions at Burton, they appointed com- missioners to establish a literary and theo- logical institution which could better carry out their purposes. In choosing a location, the commissioners were instructed to take into view all circumstances of situation, moral character, facility of communica- tions, donations, health, etc. They seem to have considered the merits of Burton, Aurora, Euclid, Cleveland, and Hudson for the site of the proposed school. Cleve- land was at the time an insignificant and unhealthy river town and Hudson seemed
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to be the best location for a country col- lege. It was a day nearer Pittsburg and the East by the main thoroughfare of the period, and in order to secure the college it presented a stronger claim by subscrib- ing seven thousand one hundred and fifty dollars; in addition it offered one hundred and sixty acres of land for a site. A board of trustees, composed of seven clergymen and seven laymen was organ- ized in 1825. and a charter secured from the State of Ohio. February 7, 1826. Other subscriptions made by churches through- out the Western Reserve provided the ad- ditional funds needed to construct the first building, called "Middle College,' which was completed in August, 1827.
In the meantime the first students, three in number, were receiving instruc- tion at Talmage in December. 1826, under a temporary tutor. Western Reserve Col- lege opened in Hudson in the autumn of 1827, when a preparatory department was also organized. A department of Theology was established in 1830 and maintained until 1852. In 1843 a Medical School was organized in Cleveland. The college char- ter contained no ecclesiastical limitations, and financial necessities forced the trus- tees to look for a larger constituency, with the result that the denominational char- acter of the college gradually disappeared. During the Hudson period. the endow- ment, student body and faculty grew very slowly. The absence of regular, stable, and adequate channels of support and the proximity of numerous other colleges stood in the way of rapid development. After the Civil War economic conditions in the North changed rapidly, and the trustees became convinced that the city possessed certain advantages over the country as a seat for a growing college thoroughly equipped to meet modern conditions. The city of Cleveland was close at hand and was developing into a great industrial center, while some of its citizens were hoping to possess a university and a technical school. In view of this situa- tion, in March. 1880, Amasa Stone, of Cleveland, offered the college five hun- dred thousand dollars upon the following conditions: that it be removed to Cleve- land, that it occupy a suitable site to be given by citizens. and that its name be changed to "Adelbert College of Western Reserve University." This name was to be a memorial to Mr. Stone's only son, Adelbert Stone, who had been drowned while a student at Yale College. The offer was accepted, and in September, 1862, Adelbert College opened its doors on a new campus of twenty-two acres, opposite a park which had been given to the city by Jeptha H. Wade. Two buildings were erected, one for purposes of instruction, with central offices, chapel, library and museum; the other for a dormitory and refectory.
The trustees incorporated the Western Reserve University in 1884 to organize, establish and maintain in said city of Cleveland a university for the promotion of learning by means of Departments of Medicine, of Philosophy, of Art, of Music, and of such other means as may be deemed advisable by the Board of Trus- tees of the corporation. A College for Women, a Graduate School, and the pro- fessional schools of Law, Dentistry, Li- brary Science and Pharmacy have since been organized. In 1915 were founded the School of Education: Summer Session. and the School of Applied Social Sciences. The total enrollment in the fall of 1916 was 2210.
CEDARVILLE COLLEGE, Cedarville, Ohio. was opened for instruction in 1894. It
has educated nearly two thousand young men and women of the United States and other countries. It is coeducational. It gives all the modern collegiate courses. The location is beautiful and healthful. The environment is eminently moral and clevating. Expenses are very reason- ablc.
Cedarville College is recognized by the Public Department of Instruction of Ohio and by the leading universities of our country.
The president is Dr. W. R. McChesney. The faculty consists of eleven trained college and university men and women.
The College is under the care of the General Synod of the Reformed Presby- terian Church. It is open to all young people of all faiths.
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