ACADEMIC CHANGES, 1906-07

Compared with the College year of 1905-06 the changes made by the Faculty of Arts and Sciences during the past year have been few in number and importance. Several new rules have been passed concerning the removal of entrance conditions. At a meeting of the Faculty last May a vote was passed to the effect that each student admitted to the University with conditions shall be required to remove his conditions before he registers as a Sophomore.

Another rule was voted and passed at this meeting permitting students admitted with conditions in elective work to remove those conditions by courses in subjects other than those in which admission examinations are held. This rule goes into effect with the class en-

Courses for Teachers.

Last fall the new scheme of afternoon and Saturday courses for teachers was fulfilled. Seventeen courses were given on the following subjects: architecture, education, psychology applied to teaching, fine arts, French, history of Russian literature, American history, Latin, mathematics, college algebra, music, philosophy, physical education, practical instruction in school gymnastics, Greek, and public speaking. There was a charge of $15 for each course. The first lectures were delivered about the first of November and continued until April 1. Although these courses were primarily intended for teachers in service, both men and women, yet other persons were admitted.

This fall beginning November 1, the following subjects will be given: botany, economics, English, English composition, fine arts, French, geography, government, Greek, history, Latin, music, philosophy, physical education, public speaking.

New Alumni Headquarters.

The Board of Directors of the Alumni Association created last January a new officer known as the General Secretary of the Alumni Association. Asst. Dean E. H. Wells '97 was chosen to hold this office. Headquarters were acquired at 50 State street, Boston, and much work is already underway in enlarging the scope of the Bulletin, in obtaining geographical, chronological, alphabetical lists of all Harvard men with addresses and occupations, in increasing the efficiency of the Appointments Office, in closely connecting all Harvard interests throughout the country and in furnishing information on Harvard affairs. Mr. Wells, though holding this position as secretary, is still closely connected with the University as a member of the Faculty and of the Administrative Board and Secretary for Appointments. Thus the headquarters of the Alumni Association and the College Office are kept in close connection.

Minor Changes.

Of the less important changes made during the past year two new divisions have been established, one in Forestry and the other in Mining and Metallurgy.

A new board was established last fall by the President and Fellows of Harvard College, which is known as the Resident Executive Board. The duties of this new board are to supervise, control, and amend, subject to the authority of the President and Fellows; the business administration of the University. The board consists of the President, the Comptroller, the Bursar, the Inspector of Grounds and Buildings, the Secretary to the Corporation, the Assistant Dean of Harvard College, and the Regent. By means of these men the routine work of the President and Fellows is accomplished.