 | The University of Virginia record March 15, 1929 |  |
DIVISION OF EXTENSION
EDWIN ANDERSON ALDERMAN, Ph.B., D.C.L., LL.D.
President of the University
GEORGE BASKERVILLE ZEHMER, M.A.[1]
Director of the Division of Extension
GEORGE WILLARD EUTSLER, M.A.
Acting Director, Spring of 1929
Administrative Committee: The Director and Professors Gee, Nelson, Kincaid,
Maphis, Voshell and Clemons.
Administrative Officers
WALTER CLAY CHAPMAN, M.A.
Secretary, Department of School Relations
ELIZABETH JEFFRIES HEINRICH, B.A.
Secretary, Bureau of Citizenship Education
RACHEL ELIZABETH GREGG, M.A.
Local Director, Roanoke and Lynchburg Extension Centers
LULA OCILLEE ANDREWS, M.A.
Local Director, Petersburg Extension Center and Assistant Director,
Richmond Center
HENRY HORACE HIBBS, Jr., M.A., Ph.D.
Local Director, Richmond Extension Center
ELEANOR WORTHINGTON SELDEN
Secretary
FREDERICA VIRGINIA SELDEN
Assistant Secretary
NELLIE IMOGENE COPPS
Assistant Secretary
EXTENSION INSTRUCTORS AND LECTURES
| FRANCIS HARRIS ABBOT, M.A. | Professor of French, University of Virginia |
| HENRY GRADY ACKER, M.S. | Assistant Professor of School Administration and Supervision, University of Virginia |
| LULA OCILLEE ANDREWS, M.A. | Instructor in Summer Quarter and Extension Instructor in English and Education, University of Virginia |
| FRANK BANE, B.A. | State Commissioner of Public Welfare; Former Associate Professor of Applied Sociology, University of Virginia |
| JAMES COOK BARDIN, M.D. | Professor of Romanic Languages, University of Virginia |
| ALBERT JULIUS BARLOW, B.A., C.P.A. | Professor of Commerce and Business Administration, University of Virginia |
| WILLIAM IRVING BARTLETT, B.A. | Assistant Professor of English, Roanoke College |
| WILLIAM GLEASON BEAN, M.A., Ph.D. | Associate Professor of History, Washington and Lee University; Formerly Instructor in Summer Quarter, University of Virginia |
| ROBERT MONTGOMERY BIRD, Ph.D. | Professor of Chemistry, University of Virginia |
| CHARLES RAYMOND BROWN, M.A., Ph.D. | Dean and Professor of History and Government, Roanoke College |
| WILLIAM MOSELEY BROWN, M.A., Ph.D. | Professor of Psychology and Education, Washington and Lee University; Instructor in Summer Quarter, University of Virginia |
| WILLIAM HUGH COOK, A.M. | Associate Professor of Latin and Greek, Roanoke College |
| M. BOYD COYNER, M.A. | Associate Professor of Education and Psychology, State Teachers' College, Farmville |
| LAMBERT DAVIS | Managing Editor, Virginia Quarterly Review, University of Virginia |
| MARY LOUISE DINWIDDIE | Assistant Librarian and Instructor in Summer Quarter, University of Virginia |
| MAJL EWING, B.A. | Instructor in English, University of Virginia |
| ARTHUR FICKENSCHER, Diploma, Royal Conservatory of Munich | Professor of Music, University of Virginia |
| EDITH CRUZAN FICKENSCHER | Instructor in Summer Quarter, University of Virginia |
| WILLIAM MENTZEL FORREST, B.A. | John B. Cary Memorial Professor of Biblical History and Literature, University of Virginia |
| WILSON GEE, M.A., Ph.D. | Professor of Rural Economics and Rural Sociology and Director of the Institute for Research in the Social Sciences, University of Virginia |
| LUDWIG REINHOLD GEISSLER, B.Litt., Ph.D. | Professor of Psychology, Randolph-Macon Woman's College; Instructor in Summer Quarter, University of Virginia |
| ARMISTEAD CHURCHILL GORDON, Jr., M.A., Ph.D. | Associate Professor of English, University of Virginia |
| W. PATTON GRAHAM, M.A. | Professor of Romanic Languages. University of Virginia |
| RACHEL ELIZABETH GREGG, M.A. | Instructor in Summer Quarter and Extension Instructor in Education, University of Virginia |
| WILLIAM EDWIN HAESCHE, B.Mus. | Professor of Violin and Musical Theory, Hollins College; Instructor in Summer Quarter, University of Virginia |
| HENRY BRANTLY HANDY, B.A., M.A. | Professor of English, University of Richmond |
| FREEMAN H. HART, M.A. | Professor of History, Hampden-Sidney College |
| ELIZABETH JEFFRIES HEINRICH, B.A. | Extension Instructor in Citizenship and Government, University of Virginia |
| ATCHESON LAUGHLIN HENCH, M.A., Ph.D. | Professor of English, University of Virginia |
| CHARLES HENDERSON, E.E. | Associate Professor of Experimental Engineering, University of Virginia |
| HOWELL MEADOWS HENRY, M.A., Ph.D. | Dean and Professor of History and Political Science, Emory and Henry College |
| FRANK WILLIAM HOFFER, M.A. | Associate Professor of Sociology, University of Virginia |
| FLOYD NELSON HOUSE, M.A., Ph.D. | Professor of Sociology, University of Virginia |
| LLEWELLYN GRIFFITH HOXTON, M.A., Ph.D. | Professor of Physics, University of Virginia |
| CHARLES NEWTON HULVEY, M.S., LL.B. | Associate Professor of Commercial Law, University of Virginia |
| ARTHUR JAMES, B.A. | Staff Representative, State Department of Public Welfare; Special Extension Instructor |
| BUFORD JOHNSON, Ph.D. | Professor of Psychology, Johns Hopkins University |
| HERMAN PATRICK JOHNSON, M.A., Ph.M. | Associate Professor of English Literature, University of Virginia |
| HARVEY ERNEST JORDAN, M.A. Ph.D. | Professor of Histology and Embryology, University of Virginia |
| WILLIAM ALLISON KEPNER, M.A., Ph.D., Sc.D. | Professor of Biology, University of Virginia |
| ELBERT ALVIS KINCAID, Ph.D. | Professor of Commerce and Business Administration, University of Virginia |
| JAMES ERNEST KINDRED, Ph.D. | Associate Professor of Histology and Embryology, University of Virginia |
| CHARLES E. A. KNIGHT, B.S., LL.B. | Formerly Instructor in Summer Quarter, University of Virginia; Extension Instructor in Spanish |
| WILLIAM EDWARD KNIGHT, M.E. | Former Associate Professor of Romanic Languages, University of Virginia |
| IVEY FOREMAN LEWIS, M.S., Ph.D. | Miller Professor of Biology and Agriculture, University of Virginia |
| EVANS WILLSON LINDSEY, A.B. | Instructor in Greek and French, Roanoke College |
| HAROLD A. LOGAN, Ph.D. | Professor of Sociology and Economics, Randolph-Macon Woman's College |
| FRANK CARROLL LONGAKER, A.M. | Associate Professor of Philosophy and Religion, Roanoke College |
| ARTHUR FRANCIS MACCONOCHIE, B.Sc. (Engrg.) London | Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering, University of Virginia |
| MALCOLM LORIMER MacLEOD, B.S. | Instructor in English, University of Virginia |
| WILLIAM PERCY MADDOX, B.A. (Oxon.) | Acting Associate Professor of Political Science, University of Virginia |
| JOHN CALVIN METCALF, M.A., Litt.D., LL.D. | Dean of the Department of Graduate Studies and Linden Kent Memorial Professor of English Literature, University of Virginia |
| JAMES SHANNON MILLER, Jr., B.S., E.E. | Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering, University of Virginia |
| SAMUEL ALFRED MITCHELL, M.A., Ph.D., LL.D. | Professor of Astronomy and Director of the Leander McCormick Observatory, University of Virginia |
| WILBUR ARMISTEAD NELSON, M.A. | Corcoran Professor of Geology, University of Virginia |
| JAMES FREDERICK PEAKE, A.M. | Professor of Political Science, Randolph-Macon Woman's College |
| GEORGE GOSE PEERY, M.A. | Professor of Biology, Roanoke College |
| CHESTER SQUIRE PHINNEY, A.M., Ph.D. | Professor of Modern Languages, Roanoke College |
| RAYMOND BENNETT PINCHBECK, M.S., Ph.D. | Professor of Business Administration, Roanoke College |
| BRUCE DODSON REYNOLDS, Sc.D. | Associate Professor of Zoölogy, University of Virginia |
| JOSEPH KENT ROBERTS, M.A., Ph.D. | Professor of Geology, University of Virginia |
| LAWRENCE THOMAS ROYSTER, M.D. | Professor of Pediatrics, University of Virginia |
| WILLIAM SCOTT, A.M., S.T.M. | Professor of Bible and Religious Education, Randolph-Macon Woman's College |
| ARCHIBALD BOLLING SHEPPERSON, M.A., Ph.D. | Acting Assistant Professor of English, University of Virginia |
| HENRY HARRISON SIMMS, B.A., M.A. | Formerly Acting Assistant Professor of History, University of Virginia |
| WILLIAM ROYALL SMITHEY, M.A., Ph.D. | Professor of Secondary Education, University of Virginia |
| TIPTON RAY SNAVELY, M.A., Ph.D. | Professor of Economics, University of Virginia |
| CARL CASKEY SPEIDEL, Ph.D. | Associate Professor of Anatomy, University of Virginia |
| A. MONROE STOWE, Ph.D. | Professor of Education, Randolph-Macon Woman's College |
| FLORENCE HAMER STUBBS, B.S. | Associate Professor of History and Social Science, State Teachers' College, Farmville |
| FRANK A. TABER, M.A. | Director of Music, Randolph-Macon Woman's College |
| ALLEN FISKE VOSHELL, B.S., M.D. | Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Virginia |
| JAMES ELLIOTT WALMSLEY, A.M., Ph.D. | Professor of History and Social Science, State Teachers' College, Farmville |
| WINSTON WILKINSON | Instructor in Music, University of Virginia |
| JAMES SOUTHALL WILSON, M.A., Ph.D. | Edgar Allan Poe Professor of English, University of Virginia |
| EUSTACE EVAN WINDES, M.A. | Associate Professor of Secondary Education, University of Virginia |
ORIGIN AND PURPOSE
The Extension activities of the University of Virginia have developed gradually
over a period of years. Even before the term "University Extension" came into
popular use, the University was in numerous ways directing its thought and talents
to the life of the state as a whole in addition to teaching its regular students.
About 1915 conscious effort was made to co-ordinate these extra-mural activities
and to establish within the institution an organization the purpose of which would
be to make the University's resources more readily and effectively available to
the life of the state. It was at this period that the Division of Extension was
established as an integral part of the University. In 1925 a full-time Director of
Extension was appointed.
Since the establishment of the Division of Extension, the University's conception
of its function afield has enlarged and undergone modification. The University's
present conception of its duties and responsibilities extra-murally is due
to its reflective thought on the problems no less than to the influence coming from
sister institutions active in the field of extension and to the reactions toward its
activities carried on throughout the state.
Extension Centers.—The University has found it practical to establish several
Extension centers in the state where offices may be opened and from which
the work of that community or section may be handled more efficiently than from
the central office at the University. These centers are in the cities of Richmond,
Petersburg, Roanoke and Lynchburg.
The Richmond Extension office is in the Richmond School of Social Work
and Public Health located on Franklin and Shafer Streets. This office is conducted
and maintained jointly by the Extension Divisions of the University of
Virginia and the College of William and Mary. Dr. H. H. Hibbs is the Local
Director, assisted by Miss Lula O. Andrews, University Extension Instructor in
English and Education.
The Petersburg Extension office is in the Petersburg Chamber of Commerce
Building. Miss Lula O. Andrews is the Local Director.
The Roanoke office is in the Roanoke Chamber of Commerce Building due to
the courtesy and assistance of this organization. Miss Rachel E. Gregg, Extension
Instructor in Education, is the Local Director. Miss Gregg is also Local Director
for the Lynchburg center. No permanent office has been arranged for Lynchburg,
but until further notice the office may be reached through the Lynchburg Chamber
of Commerce.
The extension work for the rest of the state is conducted through the central
office at the University of Virginia.
EXTENSION SERVICES
I. Extension Classes
Extension classes are courses of instruction corresponding closely with those
regularly given in the University by members of the faculty, and conducted for
the administration, supervision and control of the University. Each course represents
a definite amount of study corresponding to an equivalent amount of work
required in residence at the University, and, when completed satisfactorily by
persons meeting the entrance requirements of the University, receives the same
degree of credit as if taken in residence.
Extension classes will be organized upon application for them in as many
centers as possible, if a sufficient number (a minimum of fifteen for each class)
apply for them. Application for such courses should be made to the Director,
Division of Extension, University, Virginia.
A catalogue announcing courses offered in Extension for 1928-1929 is published
for free distribution and will be sent upon request.
Co-operation with Other Virginia Colleges.—In 1926 the University in cooperation
with Roanoke College, adopted temporarily a plan for conducting jointly
extension classes in the city of Roanoke and vicinity. This plan with certain
modifications by mutual consent of the two institutions has been continued. The
organization of this work is under the direction of the Roanoke center of the
University Extension Division. Members of the faculty of the University and of
Roanoke College conduct the classes.
Because the demand for extension courses is greater than the University can
care for with its own faculty, and because the plan described above has proven
satisfactory, the University has invited other colleges to participate in the extension
class work on a co-operative basis. Besides Roanoke College, Randolph-Macon
Woman's College, Farmville State College for Teachers, Hampden-Sidney College
and Emory and Henry College have arranged to assist in this work for the year
1928-1929. Members of the faculty of Washington and Lee University also engage
in extension teaching under the direction of the University of Virginia Extension
Division. It is hoped that this co-operate plan may be extended to include
other higher educational institutions in the state as soon as resources permit.
II. Short Courses and Lectures
The Division of Extension offers a number of short courses or lecture conferences,
with meetings on consecutive days or at weekly intervals, which are
devoted to the study of some particular problem in which any group of persons
may be interested.
Lectures of popular or technical nature or addresses for community and club
meetings and other special occasions are furnished upon payment of a minimum
charge. Speakers for commencement addresses are furnished to schools at a
uniform charge of $15 to be applied toward the speaker's expenses.
III. School Relations
The Virginia High School Literary and Athletic League has been conducting
interscholastic literary and athletic contests in Virginia schools since 1913. The
operation and control of the League is now shared by the Extension Division with
representatives elected by the schools in all sections of the state, and with two
supervisors of the State Board of Education. All public high schools of the state
are eligible for membership in the League, while the private preparatory schools
are invited to participate as a distinct class in some of the athletic and literary
contests.
In 1926-1927 by action of the Legislative Council of the League, membership
dues were inaugurated. During the school year 1927-1928, 167 public high schools
of the state became members—9 in the Class A, or large city group; 43 in Class B,
or intermediate city group; and 115 of the Class C, or county school group.
In athletics, the program of contests includes football, basketball, baseball,
tennis, and track; in literary work, debate, public speaking, public reading, essay,
verse, short story, and publications. For determination of championships schools
are classified according to size and divided into districts according to location.
In 1927-1928, six pennants and seven banners were awarded to winners of district
athletic titles; and fifty bronze and silver trophies were awarded to schools
whose representatives were successful in state and class literary and athletic
championships. These trophies are awarded to the school and not to the individual
representative. Eighty-seven state monograms were awarded at the state interscholastic
track meet and final literary contests.
A basketball tournament in the fall for county schools and a state track meet
and tennis tournament and the final state literary contests in May bring together
a large and select group of high school students.
Local or interschool competition is also sponsored. Through the co-operation
of the Richmond Times-Dispatch, 345 gold, 187 silver and 311 bronze medals
were awarded in the past year to pupils who achieved certain athletic standards
or were winners in local literary activities.
IV. Publications
For the purpose of disseminating information and carrying the results of
study, research, and investigation of its faculty to as many people as possible,
the Division of Extension publishes twelve bulletins on various subjects each
year. Most of the bulletins are issued free of charge, but for some a nominal
price is set which covers only the cost of printing. The Division of Extension also
issues regularly a leaflet, "Extension Topics," which is chiefly a letter to Extension
students serving as a bond between them and the University; and "Extension
News," which is circulated widely as a medium of information about the classes,
publications and activities of the Division. Special care is given to the task of
placing the printed materials in the hands of those who most appreciate and profit
by them. A leaflet published annually describes available Extension publications.
V. Citizenship Education
The services of the Bureau of Citizenship Education include the single lecture,
the short course consisting of three to ten lectures in citizenship and government,
citizenship institutes, and the furnishing of information. The single lecture deals
with citizenship in a general way unless some particular subject is requested.
The short course begins with a general study of the mechanics of local, state, or
national government and continues with their application to the life of the citizen.
The institutes are arranged upon request in co-operation with the Virginia
League of Women Voters or other state organizations. They deal with problems
of a state-wide nature in the field of government and citizenship.
As an indication of the extent of the service rendered by this Bureau, it might
be stated that during 1927-1928 twenty-five single lectures were given before
organizations, four short courses consisting of from three to twelve lectures were
on eight different topics relating to the subject of citizenship and twelve
community discussions were arranged on reports of education commissions.
Supplying answers to specific questions in the field of citizenship and government
is a service of the bureau less conspicuous to report but no less important,
inasmuch as it meets an immediate and pressing need of the individual. In addition
to direct public services the instructor in charge compiles bulletins on phases
of citizenship and government not only for the bureau but also for the Virginia
High School Literary and Athletic League when the subject of debate concerns
government. Similarly the instructor compiles package libraries and bibliographies
on governmental questions.
VI. Package Libraries
The function of this Bureau is to assemble information and reference material
on subjects of current interest for the use of organizations or individuals requesting
such data. The material is furnished at a nominal charge for postage and
packing. Clippings from a number of newspapers and magazines of general appeal
are filed, and bulletins of national and state organizations collected. Especial attention
is given to supplying the needs of members of the Virginia High School
League for material on the subject of the state-wide debate.
VII. Art Extension
To create more general interest in Art and to facilitate a more universal
application of artistic principles in the home and in the public life of the state,
the Division of Extension has established a Bureau of Art Extension. Thus far
its offerings consist chiefly in the loan of exhibits of Medici Prints of famous
paintings to schools, churches and other organizations throughout the state. The
prints are arranged by schools and include reproductions from the Italian, Flemish,
French, English, German and Spanish.
Full descriptions of the exhibits together with the conditions governing their
loan are given in Extension News, Volume IV, Number 13, a copy of which will
be sent upon application to the University Extension Division.
Through the kindness of Mrs. Louise de l'Aigle Reese and the Southern
Woman's Educational Alliance, the Division is permitted to announce for loan
the Louise de l'Aigle Reese Collection of photographs and prints. This exhibit
is under the direction of the Division of Extension during 1927-1928 and 1928-1929.
The exhibit contains photographs and prints of artistic buildings or works collected
during Mrs. Reese's travels abroad. This collection should be of unusual
value to teachers of Art.
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