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Certain Factors In Relation To The Present Occupational Status Of Former All-Day Students Of Vocational Agriculture In Utah, Mark Nichols

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023

Vocational agriculture had its birth in Utah rural high schools in the spring of 1918. It is a program for training present and future farmers for proficiency in agriculture. The instruction in Utah, as in most states, has been devoted to the training of all-day (high school) students.

Since 1918 considerably over one million dollars of federal, state and local funds have been expended for all-day instruction in vocational agriculture in Utah. The primary objective of the program is to train these boys to become farmers or farm leaders. From time to time the following questions have been asked: Do …

Calendar Of Events April 1940, Brown/Risd Community Art Project

Calendar of Events

The Calendar of Art Events of April 1940 includes an article about "Hurricane, an Orchestral Drama" a dance and musical piece. This was inspired by the Hurricane of 1938. Art exhibitions, plays and concerts that took place in Providence were mentioned. Also art exhibitions in Massachusetts and the Museum of Modern Art in New York were included.

Financial Report March 1, 1940, Brown/Risd

Annual Reports

This is the financial report of March 1, 1940 of the Community Art Project of RISD and Brown University. This includes the use of Carnegie Corporation Grant for Art. Also the financial report from July 1, 1937-February 28, 1941 is included. This contains information about the use of the Carnegie Corporation Grant for Art and receipts and expenditures.

Picture Lending Library Report, Brown/Risd

Annual Reports

This is the March 1, 1940 report of the student Picture Lending Library of Brown and RISD. The Lending Library began in the spring of 1933 through a Carnegie Corp. grant and was housed at the art galleries at Brown and RISD. Pictures were purchased from various dealers. The idea was to promote having artwork as a part of one's surroundings and not as a study aid.

Calendar Of Events March 1940, Brown/Risd Community Art Project

Calendar of Events

The Calendar of Art Events of March 1940 includes an article entitled American Cartoonists. Plays, concerts and art exhibitions that took place in Providence are included. Art exhibitions in Massachusetts and at the Museum of Modern Art in New York also are mentioned.

Calendar Of Events February 1940, Brown/Risd Community Art Project

Calendar of Events

The Calendar of Art Events of February 1940 includes an article entitled "The Neighborhood Guild of Peace Dale", which is a village in South Kingstown, RI. Plays, concerts, art exhibitions and radio programs that took place in Providence were also mentioned. Art exhibitions in Massachusetts and the Museum of Modern Art in New York also were included.

Calendar Of Events January 1940, Brown/Risd Community Art Project

Calendar of Events

The Calendar of Art Events of January 1940 includes an article about Modern Architecture. Plays, concerts and art exhibitions in Providence are also included. Art exhibitions in Massachusetts are also mentioned.

1940 Faculty Meeting Minutes, Morehead State Teachers College

Faculty Senate Records

Faculty meeting minutes of the Morehead State Teacher College for 1940.

Calendar Of Events December 1939, Brown/Risd Community Art Project

Calendar of Events

The Calendar of Art Events of December 1939 includes an article called Legends of Christmas in Art. This refers to a French Gothic diptych in ivory which was on display on the main floor of the RISD Museum. Plays, concerts and art exhibitions are also included. Art exhibitions in Massachusetts and the Museum of Modern Art in New York are also mentioned.

Calendar Of Events November 1939, Brown/Risd Community Art Project

Calendar of Events

The Calendar of Art Events of November 1939 includes an article called Contemporary American Painting Exhibition written by John Frazier. This was about an event at the RISD Museum for artists to show some of their paintings. Also included are plays, concerts and art exhibitions in Providence. Art exhibitions in Massachusetts, the Yale Art Gallery in New Haven and the Museum of Modern Art in New York are also mentioned.

A History Of Teacher Certification In New Mexico, Roy Melugin

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

It is the specific purpose of this study (1) to present the history of teacher certification in New Mexico; (2) to show what progress has thus far been made in education within the the state through means of teacher certification; (3) to compare the present practices in New Mexico with those in neighboring states; and (4) to determine the possible future trends.

A Study Of Pupil Elimination In The Public High Schools Of San Juan County, New Mexico, Grace Barker Wilson

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

In view of the current interest in the elimination of pupils from the public schools, the question arises, can the schools justify themselves in seeking to hold the pupils longer. In a close search for some authoritative statements an overwhelming amount of theory was found, but almost nothing of really concrete import.

Costs Of The Various Subject Fields In The High Schools Of Grady County, Oklahoma, Claude M. Welch

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

It is the purpose of this study to endeavor to answer these questions:

1. Which subjects cost most per student uni-credit?

2. Which subjects rank low in cost?

3. What is the relation between the size of the school according to average daily attendance and cost?

4. To which subjects is the larger portion of the total number of student hours devoted?

5. Which subjects are getting the largest share of the funds spent for education? Which are getting the least?

6. Are the subjects to which are devoted the largest portions of the total student hours also drawing the …

Trends In Rules And Regulations Governing School Building Construction In The United States, William Benjamin Castetter

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

The purpose of this investigation is to provide a comparative basis in order to show trends in compulsory regulations governing school building construction in the United States.

A Study Guide For A Course In Senior High School Health, C. H. Robinson

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

Since the workbook is a comparatively recent development, it is advisable to give a comprehensive review of its inception, growth, and acceptance. Conservatives are inclined to look askance upon innovations in every field, and as this is particularly true in the field of education, widely differing opinions have been presented in my discussion of the problem.

Utilization Of High School Buildings In Socorro County, New Mexico, Rufus M. Stinnett

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

It was the purpose of this study (1) to measure the utilization of the high school buildings of Socorro County, New Mexico by the standards set up in the procedure of this study; (2) to show the relation between the capacity of the high school buildings and the actual utilization when measured by the standards set forth in this study; and (3) to show when an old building or poorly constructed building is no longer satisfying the needs of housing the school children in that particular community.

New Mexico State Common School Funds Sources And Distribution, Zebedeo Garcia

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

The purpose of this study is to reveal how the present system of financing the common schools in New Mexico operates by pointing out the sources of revenue and by showing how the various funds for the maintenance of public common schools are distributed. Due consideration will be given to the operation of the present equalization law. An attempt will also be made to answer the much discussed question of whether or not this law penalizes those counties having the highest ratios of tax levy.

A Study Of The Spanish-American Normal School At El Rito, Carl Robert Jensen

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

The Spanish-American Normal School, a state institution located in Rio Arriba County, is a school in which the population of the state should be greatly interested, but aside from the meager information available in the yearly budget there is very little to be learned, expect by personal contact, about the school.

It is the purpose of this survey (1) to study those factors which surround the school, affecting it and even to some extent determining the purposes of the school; (2) to examine the internal structure of the school; and (3) to recommend such changes in the internal structure as …

A Study Of The Extension Division Of The University Of New Mexico, With Emphasis On The Period 1928-1938, W. Barnie Caton

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

The first ten year period in the history of the Extension Division of the University of New Mexico ended in September, 1938. This study is an attempt to examine the available data and present accurate information concerning the activities of the division over this first ten-year period in light of the two objectives set forth by the division. These objectives are: ample opportunity for all who are interested in doing credit work by extension to do so, and general stimulation of and opportunity for personal improvement study off-campus.

A Comparative Study Of Certain Objective Factors Of The Protestant And The Public High Schools Of New Mexico, Glen F. Mccracken

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

The first high schools in America and in New Mexico were conducted by the churches. These high schools were pioneers in educational thought and progress until recent years. Public High schools have made much progress in New Mexico the last quarter of a century. Not only have the public high schools improved in the quality of work they are doing, but they have increased in number until there are high schools in almost every section of New Mexico. This improvement has caused many people who were at one time ardent supporters of Protestant schools to question the advisability of these …

The Work Of Personnel Deans Of Women In The Higher Educational Institutions Of New Mexico, Mabel Tracy Haggard

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

In recent years there has been an increasing specialization of function in college organization. However, the duties of the position of dean of women are not always adequately defined. There are certain standards and ideals common to all colleges but in each college there exist different needs. It is the purpose of this study (1) to record specific conditions each dean of women in a higher educational institution in New Mexico is meeting on her own campus, (2) to discover the duties more or less similar in all institutions, and (3) finally, in the light of certain standards set down …

The Free Textbook Movement In New Mexico, Waymon A. Stephenson

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

It is the purpose of this study: (1) to sketch the background of the general movement toward free textbooks in the various states of the United States; (2) to trace the movement toward free textbooks in New Mexico and to point out in particular the growth of the movement, the nature and source of opposition to the movement, the various agencies that sponsored such movement, the plans for raising revenue, methods of selections, and methods of distribution of free textbooks; (3) to compare methods and plans as developed in New Mexico with those of a few states that are leading …

A Survey Of The Preparatory In Spanish Of The Elementary Grade Teachers In New Mexico, Leonie Seabrook Eccles

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

Regardless of the merits of introducing Spanish as a second language in the elementary schools of the state, it is obvious that certain preliminary information must be gathered before one could reach a decision as to the practicability of such a move. That is, even though it should be later agreed that the program is desirable, information must be at hand in such a program; therefore, it is the purpose of this study (1) to show the academic preparation in Spanish of the elementary grade teachers in New Mexico; (2) to determine in which counties the teachers are best prepared; …

Public Ownership Versus The Contract System In School Bus Transportation, Walter Schumann

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

Statement of the problem. One of the items that has played a part in the increased costs of education in America is the transportation of pupils to and from school. The tendency today is to get as much service from the tax dollar as possible. It is thought, therefore, that it would be desirable to study two major types of school bus transportation with the idea of discovering which type would give the largest return for the dollar expended. The two types that will be studied are the contract type and public ownership type. The purpose of this thesis is …

The Interests Of High School Boys In Logan, Utah, C. D. Mcbride

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023

It is generally conceded by psychologists and educators that interest is the starting point for all learning. Effective application of this principle in educational procedure has, however, proved to be far more difficult than it at first appeared. It has given rise to varying types of schools, teaching methods, programs and practices. The activity program, the vitalized education program, the project method, the problem method, the child centered school, the play-and-learn program, and others have had, and still have, their champions and followers, all flying the banner of Dewey's "Interest and Effort" philosophy.

Teachers and educators generally talk freely about …

Some Factors Related To Student Achievement Of Entering Freshmen At The Utah State Agricultural College, James Francis Day

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023

The need for study in regard to factors related to student achievement and their possible application as guidance devices for entering freshmen in any college is very evident in our modern life. We have only to look at the increasing college enrollments and to the scarcity of positions for college graduates to realize this. In an effort to meet this need, educators should more and more base their practices on the findings of statistical and experimental studies.

That an improvement is needed in the technique used for the guidance of entering students at the Utah State Agricultural College is very …

A History Of Teacher Certification In Arizona Under Territorial And Statehood Days, F. O. Bishop

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

It is the purpose of this study to present a history of the certification requirements as they have been advanced step by step since 1863 and to point out the factors which have suggested additional requirements, so that all groups of persons concerned may arrive at a fair and satisfactory understanding of the teacher certification problem in Arizona.

Calendar Of Events April 1939, Brown/Risd Community Art Project

Calendar of Events

The Calendar of Art Events of April 1939 includes an article about Art on Wheels....1939. This was about art shown in small places through-out Rhode Island in libraries, post offices and shop windows. This art was delivered via a station wagon. Also mentioned are plays, concerts and art exhibitions in Rhode Island. Art exhibitions in museums in Massachusetts are also included.

Project Report March 4, 1939, Brown/Risd

Annual Reports

The number of exhibitions was listed and a campaign was mentioned to have each town in the state of Rhode Island with permanent space pay $25.00 annually. Various changes were discussed for the Community Art Project in the state of Rhode Island. The though was that small show spaces could be improved in a short time period.

Calendar Of Events March 1939, Brown/Risd Community Art Project

Calendar of Events

The Calendar of Art Events of March 1939 includes an article entitled American Industry and the BAUHAUS Point of View. Art exhibitions, plays, concerts and lectures that took place in Rhode Island are included. Art exhibitions in Massachusetts and the Slater Memorial Museum in Norwich, CT. are also mentioned.