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GENERAL STATEMENT.
The University of Virginia Summer School is conducted primarily
for teachers and students in high schools, academies and colleges. It
takes as its peculiar province, not the ordinary summer institute, nor
the more popular and inspirational summer school, but the solid and
substantial training of high school teachers, college teachers, college
students, and teachers who either have professional and life certificates
or wish to procure them. Because the courses of instruction in high
schools are not clearly defined but merge into the grammar grades
below and into the lower college classes above, the high school offers
itself as a strategic center around which to build up instruction, the
emphasis of which is upon subject matter. The justification of such
a summer school for high school teachers is the unusual activity in
the South just now in behalf of secondary education. The large number
of high school and college teachers attending the Summer School
last year is an additional proof of the need of such a school.
LOCATION.—Charlottesville, the seat of the University of Virginia,
is in a picturesque and healthful situation among the foot-hills
of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It is at the junction of two great lines
of railway, the Chesapeake & Ohio and the Southern, and is thus of
easy access from every part of the country. The sanitary arrangements
of the University are excellent. The climate is invigorating,
healthful, and free from malarial conditions, the average elevation of
the surrounding country being about six hundred and fifty feet above
sea level; the water supply is pure, being drawn by gravity from a
mountain reservoir six miles away; the system of drains and sewers
is complete. One mile from the University is an excellent iron spring
connected with the Jefferson Park Hotel, a much frequented resort.
LABORATORIES AND MUSEUMS.—The equipment possessed
by the University for the work of instruction, alike in Academic and
in the Professional departments, has been much augmented in recent
years, and is now excellent in quality, as well as extensive. In scientific
studies large facilities are offered by the Rouss Physical Laboratory,
the Chemical Laboratory and the Museum of Industrial Chemistry,
the Lewis Brooks Museum, the Biological Laboratory.
LIBRARY.—In addition to the departmental libraries the general
university library is common to all departments. Originally selected
and arranged by Mr. Jefferson, it has since been much enlarged by
purchases and donations, and contains at present upwards of fifty
thousand volumes. Students are allowed the use of the books under
the usual restrictions, and the Librarian is present in the Library for
eight hours daily to attend to their wants.
REST AND STUDY ROOMS.—Madison Hall, the beautiful new
building of the Young Men's Christian Association, which was recently
erected at the cost of seventy-five thousand dollars, will be
open to students of the Summer School from nine o'clock in the morning
until ten at night. Students will have access to the current periodicals
in the reading room during the day and until ten at night.
The other rooms will be used for rest, for study, for recreation, and
for social gatherings. North of the building there are nineteen tennis
courts which will be equipped for the use of the students.
DAILY GENERAL ASSEMBLY.—Daily from 11:30 to 12:15
there will be a period, in which the students may have the privilege
of attending a gathering of the entire body. At this time there will
be short addresses on some interesting topic, and a brief prayer and
song service, under the leadership of some clergyman or member of
the Faculty. Generally the singing will be choral, under the direction
of the instructor of music, but occasionally, as opportunity offers,
prominent soloists will be procured.
SUNDAY VESPER SERVICES.—Experience has shown that
no Sunday Chapel service held here during the summer has been
more attractive or more appreciated than what has sometimes
been called the Sunset Service. Further advantage of holding this
service at this hour is, that it enables all the Faculty and the students
of the summer school to unite in one common service without at all
interfering with their attending the churches of their choice in the
city. This service, which will always be kept within one hour, will
begin at six-thirty. It will consist of congregational singing and a
brief address by some prominent minister or layman. The pipe organ
used in this service is the work of one of the best organ makers in
the country, and is admirably adapted, both in size and tone, for
church purposes.
RECREATION.—Provision has been made to keep the Fayerweather
Gymnasium open during the summer, under the control of a
competent gymnasium director, who will give daily systematic instruction
in physical culture. No fee will be charged for these courses
nor for the use of the gymnasium, and it is hoped that every student
will come prepared to take advantage of the physical training courses.
A portion of each day set apart to systematic physical development
will be profitably spent. The swimming pool and baths will be at
the service of the students. The tennis courts belonging to Madison
Hall will also be kept in readiness, duly marked and with nets in
place. The splendid athletic field, one of the finest in the South,
with base-ball grounds and quarter mile running track, will be at the
disposal of those who wish to engage in the manly sports. Within
three minutes walk from the Academic Building, the woods may be
reached. These woods and the neighboring mountains furnish ample
opportunity for pleasant strolls or for longer tramps on the part of
those more vigorous. One of these walks leads to Fry's Spring, a
most efficacious chalybeate spring, which may also be reached by
street car.
EXCURSIONS.—Under the directorship of Professor Maphis,
there will be excursions to neighboring points of interest such as
Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson; the Natural Bridge; Luray
Cavern; the battle fields in Virginia; and any other points to which a
sufficiently large number may care to go. The proximity to Washington
and Richmond (three hours ride to each) should make a visit
to either exceptionally interesting. Saturdays will be reserved for
these excursions.
ORGAN RECITALS AND ENTERTAINMENTS.—Elsewhere
in this announcement mention has been made of the pipe organ
in Cabell Hall. It is not out of place here to say that this organ,
which has recently been installed, is one of the best products of one
of the largest organ manufacturers in America. It is an antiphonal
organ with fifteen hundred pipes, and exhibits all of the possibilities
of organ manufacture. To bring out all these possibilities requires a
Summer School to procure distinguished organists for the recitals.
Professor Paul de Launay, whose reputation is well established in
this country, has already been secured to give seven performances.
Other evening entertainments will be announced during the session
of the Summer School.
RURAL LIFE WEEK.—The time between July 13th and July
16th will be devoted especially to the problems of rural life in general,
and rural school problems in particular. Among the speakers will be
Hon. J. D. Eggleston, Jr., State Superintendent of Public Instruction;
Dr. S. A. Knapp and Dr. Dick Crosby of the U. S. Department of Agriculture;
Dr. C. W. Stiles, government expert on home supervision;
Mr. T. O. Sandy, who has done so much for co-operative farming
in Virginia; Dr. K. C. Davis, Dean of the New York College of
Agriculture; Dr. Ennion G. Williams. virginia Commissioner of
Health, who will speak on "The Preventable Diseases in Rural Virginia,
the reasons for them and the methods to lessen them;" Dr. Fletcher
of the Virginia Experiment Station; Miss Edith Charlton of the
Iowa Agricultural College, who will discuss the life and work of women
in rural communities; and several members of the U. S. Forestry
Service. The discussions will center around the large topics of better
educational facilities for rural communities; better means of communication,
improved methods of co-operation; the improvement of
sanitary conditions. There has been connected with the Summer
School no more helpful, interesting and vital enterprise than rural
life week.
This work should be especially interesting to county superintendents,
progressive farmers, members of county school boards,
rural school teachers, and officers of the citizens' improvement
leagues. It will be entirely free to the public.
THE HIGH SCHOOL CONFERENCE.—On Tuesday and
Wednesday, the 22nd and 23d of June, the Association of Colleges
and Preparatory Schools of Virginia will hold its summer conference
in the University buildings. At this meeting leading topics of interest
to high school instructors will be thoroughly discussed. All
high school and college teachers are invited to this Conference.
SUNDAY-SCHOOL CONVENTION.—The eighteenth annual
convention of the Virginia State Sunday-School Association will be
held in Cabell Hall Auditorium Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday,
and Friday, June 29th, 30th, and July 1st and 2nd. The work of the Convention
covers the whole field of Sunday-School endeavor, and inasmuch
as most teachers do this kind of work also, it is believed that
they will be pleased to attend the meetings of this Association during
leisure moments. A chorus of over two hundred voices under the direction
of a professional leader will be one of the interesting features
of the Convention. Another will be the immense exhibit of
maps, books, pamphlets and other supplies in the hallway of Cabell
Hall. Entertainment of the visiting delegates has been provided in
Charlottesville. Those wishing programs, announcements, and any
further information should address C. W. Baines, Newport News,
Virginia.
COURSES IN PREVENTIVE MEDICINE.—A brief course in
Preventive Medicine is to be launched at the University this summer,
for the preparation of public health officers. The course is as condensed
as possible, and is really an introduction to the specialty of
Public Hygiene.
CREDIT.—Certificates will be granted in each course in the
University Department (courses outlined from page 18 to page 39, including
Psychology) to those students who attain a grade of 75%.
This grade will be the average of the recitation and examination
marks. No student will be allowed to take more than three courses
without the permission of the Director. This regulation does not
apply to the School of Methods.
As a rule, students wishing University credit should not attempt
more than two courses in one summer: they must receive in
all cases permission to take more than three. In registering, students
should state what credits they desire, as arrangements for credit
must be made before taking the course. After each course in this
catalogue is stated its credit value in case University credit is allowed
for it. Any course outlined from page 18 to page 39, including Psychology,
may be counted toward the Virginia Teachers' Professional
Certificate. No credit is allowed either toward this certificate or toward
University courses, for work done in the School of Methods,
except in certain special courses where permission has been granted
by the Director and the Registrar; in all such cases additional work is
assigned and an additional fee is charged.
1. Professional Certificate.—The following regulations with reference
to credits towards the Professional Teaching Certificate in
Virginia have been passed by the Board of Examiners: "Resolved,
That those teachers holding first grade or high school certificates,
who attend the Summer School of the University of Virginia for two
sessions of six weeks each, and who make an average of 75% on class work
and examinations, in six courses, other than elementary school subjects,
shall be entitled to the Professional Certificate which shall continue
in vogue for seven years, subject to renewals from time to time."
These six courses would necessitate the work of at least two sessions
and must include at least four different subjects. The term courses
as used in this paragraph refers with few exceptions to those
courses outlined under the various subjects in this catalogue from
page 18 to page 39. No course may be counted toward a professional
certificate without the sanction of the Director or Registrar.
No course may be counted toward the professional certificate
unless the student has previously registered for that course and paid
the fee of five dollars due for such course, receiving a card of admission
signed by the Registrar and by the Bursar.
2. Credit Allowed by Other States than Virginia.—Application
has been made to other Southern States for credit equal to that accorded
by the Virginia Board of Examiners. Credits are now allowed
toward the extension of the certificates by certain other States.
In others the University Summer School instructors are appointed to
hold State examinations. In some other States arrangements may be
made upon application of the teachers from those States. All
persons wishing to arrange for credits with their respective school
authorities should correspond with the Director of the Summer
School.
3. University of Virginia Credit.—Below are stated the conditions
upon which credit in the University of Virginia may be granted for
work done in the Summer School.
(a) The student must satisfy the entrance examination requirements
of the University of Virginia and matriculate before he can
receive credit in the College for any work done in the University of
Virginia Summer School.
(b) The Dean of the College will accept the completion of
in the same subject, provided that in his judgment the courses
are equivalent to those required for entrance to the University of
Virginia, and provided, that the certificates of courses completed be
approved by the University of Virginia professor concerned.
(c) The Dean of the College and the professor in charge of the
school in which credit is desired will accept certificates of completion
of summer courses in lieu of "A" courses in the University of Virginia,
provided that such summer courses be approved by the University
of Virginia professor concerned as the full equivalent in character
and scope of the corresponding "A" courses in the University.
(d) Certificates of completion of certain summer courses approved
by the Academic Faculty will be accepted in lieu of portions
of "B" courses, provided that in each case the Dean of the College,
the Faculty Committee on Degrees, and the professor in charge of
the courses for which credit is desired certify in writing that the summer
courses completed are equivalent in character and scope to that
portion of the regular sessional work for which credit is desired.
(e) The character of the examinations and the numerical standard
(75%) required for their successful completion shall be the same
as those of the sessional examinations.
TEACHERS' POSITIONS.—The University Appointment Committee
receives demands for teachers each year. This Committee
would be glad to have well qualified teachers who are in attendance
upon the Summer School leave their applications with the Director,
who is a member of the Committee.
REGISTRATION.—Friday, June 18th, will be devoted to the
registration of students. All students should register on this day: The
Registrar's office will be in the South East rooms of the Rotunda.
The entire faculty of the Summer School will be in the adjoining room
from 8:30 to 1:30 for counsel, on June 18th. Students should consult
freely with members of the Faculty in case of difficulty in choosing
courses. No certificate will be granted to students who fail to register
before Friday, June 25th, except a certificate of attendance. The
form of registration will be as follows: Each student upon application
will receive from the Registrar, Professor Maphis, a card with
space for name, and address, and for courses to be taken. This card
should be filled out by the student, giving in full the catalogue number
and title of each course desired. This card should be presented
to the Registrar for purposes of filing. In exchange for it the student
will receive a card for each course desired, each one signed by
the Registrar. These cards should then be presented to the Bursar,
Mr. Moran, together with the fee for each course. Mr. Moran will
sign and return each of them to the student, who should present it to
the professor of the course prescribed by the card. No student will
be admitted to any course without the card of registration for that
class, properly signed by the Registrar and the Bursar. A single registration
card will admit to all the courses in the School of Methods.
In the University School not more than three courses may be taken
in any one summer, except by special permission of the Director.
In this department each course requires a separate registration card.
FEES.—No registration fee will be charged. The tuition fee will
consist of $5.00 for each course taken, except in the School of Methods,
where a fee of $5.00 admits the applicant to all courses. The
Department of Public Instruction of Virginia has provided by donation
School of Methods. Further exception is made to the $5.00 fee
in certain other courses where a special fee has been mentioned
in connection with the outline in this catalogue. Before being enrolled
in a class each student is required to register and to pay all
fees. No reduction of fee will be allowed for late entrance or withdrawal.
TIME AND PLACE OF RECITATIONS AND LECTURES.—
On Friday, June 18th, at 8 p. m. the Summer School will assemble
in Cabell Hall to hear the address of welcome by Dr. Alderman,
President of the University of Virginia. Recitations will begin in all
courses Saturday, June 19th, at 8:30 a. m. Students should present
themselves at the first meeting of their classes with the required textbooks
and be prepared with tablets to take notes on introductory lectures.
There will be no classes on Saturday unless arranged for by individual
instructors, except on Saturday, June 19th, and Saturday, June
26th, when classes will meet at the usual hour. The length of recitation
will be one hour, ten minutes of which may be allowed for transfer
from one class room to another. Thursday, Friday and Saturday,
July 29th, 30th, and 31st, will be used for examinations; the determination
being to provide for six full weeks of recitation over and
above registration and examination days.
Following the outline of each course in this announcement will
be found the time and place of meeting for each class. Individual
professors, may, upon consultation with the Director change the
hours scheduled, in order to avoid conflicts. The Summer School
lecture rooms are for the most part restricted to four buildings—
Cabell Hall, the Rouss Physical Laboratory, the Engineering Building,
and the Rotunda.
REDUCED RAILWAY RATES.—All students coming to the
Summer School from points south and west of Virginia should apply
several weeks in advance to their local agents for reduced rates.
In case the agent has received no instructions for selling reduced rate
tickets to Charlottesville, Virginia, the Director of the Summer School
should be written promptly for information. Reduced rate tickets can be
bought only on one of the following dates—June 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th,
28th, July 5th and July 12th. In order that the tickets may be good for
return on any date before Sept. 30th they must be deposited with Anderson
Bros., Agents of the Southern Railway, at the University of Virginia,
within two days after the arrival of the holder of the tickets
and a fee of fifty cents paid for having them extended to the desired
date for returning.
It is expected that all railways south of the Potomac and
east of the Mississippi rivers will co-operate in these reduced rates.
All persons intending to start from points along other railways than the
Southern or Chesapeake and Ohio should write to the Director for information
several weeks in advance.
Return trip tickets at reduced rates will not be sold within Virginia,
unless the unusually low rate of two cents per mile now provided
for by law over all Virginia Railways is discontinued. Local agents
can usually give information upon this point.
BOARD AND ROOMS.—Board and room may be had at prices
ranging from $3.50 per week, where several stay in the same room,
upwards, according to accommodations and proximity to the University,
the average being $4.50 per week. Many of the boarding
houses immediately adjoin the University grounds.
One hundred and seventy-five single rooms and fifty double
rooms in the University dormitories will be reserved in the order of
application upon the following terms: The price will be $4.50 for
the full term of six weeks for a single room, and $7.00 for a room
which will accommodate two. No reduction will be made for parts
of a term. Applications for rooms must be accompanied with the
full amount of the fee in order to have them reserved. No rooms
will be rented to any person who does not register and pay the fee
in the Summer School. Rooms that are reserved will not be held
later than July 6th. No room will be open for occupancy before
June 18th.
Each room is lighted by electricity and will contain one bed,
one mattress, one pillow, one chiffonier, one table, one rocking chair,
one straight chair. Wash stands and toilet sets will be provided
where necessary. Roomers must provide themselves with necessary
bed-clothes, towels, etc.
The Randall Building, East and West Lawns and East and West
Ranges will be reserved exclusively for ladies and will be under the
charge of an experienced matron and chaperone, Mrs. Virgie T. Bell
of the Bristol School, Washington, D. C. Some member of the
faculty will be located in each set of dormitories. The rooms on
Dawson's Row will be reserved for men.
The location of these dormitories in the University grounds and
the social advantages resulting from bringing so many teachers close
together make this arrangement a very desirable one and the rooms
are eagerly sought for.
The University Commons, the handsome new dining-hall, is
now fully completed and equipped and is being operated successfully
this session. It will be open for summer students and will provide
table board for three hundred and fifty persons at the very low price
of $3.50 a week.
Application for dormitory rooms should be sent in promptly
with retaining fee, to the Registrar, Prof. Charles G. Maphis,
Charlottesville, Virginia.
For list of boarding houses, rates, etc., see page 51.
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