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(2) Restrict the number of fields in which it would be possible for
one to Major. Might not those fields be now restricted to English, Social Science,
Science, - not a particular science such as Chemistry, but the whole field such
as would be represented by the requirements for the Science Certificate - and,
perhaps, Education?

(3) Alternate certain subjects from year to year. As a rule the subjects
that would be taken by a senior would not require junior subjects as prerequisites.
There is no good reason why juniors and seniors might not recite together in
many subjects. This would mean, then, that many junior and senior subects
could be given on alternate years. You will find this practice quite generally
followed.

We believe that action along these lines would not only make classes
with very small enrollments unnecessary; but it would also keep to a minimum
the number of instructors required to carry on the work. Perhaps there would be
little or no need for increasing the number of faculty for next year, - even in
adding another year's college work and in allowing for a normal increase in
student body - if curriculum organization and administration should embody these
suggestions. We recommend them to your careful consideration.

IV. It is recommended that there be further expansion of the Department
of Music. This would not mean an expenditure of more money, but only
a fuller utilization of that which is already being expended. The present instructor
receives a salary of $1,800.00 per year. She has one regular class in
Music that meets once each week. The remainder of her time is devoted to choral
work and other work of a more or less private nature. In our judgment, definite
courses in Harmony, Theory, Music Appreciation and Public School Music should be