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PROCEEDINGS
of the
Meetings of the Board of Normal
School Principals
June 1, 1928 to May 31, 1929
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INDEX
"Proceedings of the Meetings of the Board
of Normal School Principals, June 1,
1928 to May 31, 1929"
342
Accreditment by other states
Activities of Athletic Association - report by Board of
338-348-370-373-390
Control ...
367
Additional Activities
389
Additional Electives
403
Administrative procedures - Fiscal and Administrative Codes
386-398
Advertising - nev7spaper
382-403
Allocation of state highway funds
379
American Association of Teachers College - "A" rating
339-356-377
Article XX
Association of District Superintendents of iillegheny County 380
resolutions
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Athletic iissociation n-ctivities - report by Board of Control
338-348-370-373-390
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357
Athletic policies
344-355
Audit by Main and Company
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Baccalaureate degrees - recognition
Bulletin of Pennsylvania State College
350
387
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352
Calendar - State Teachers College
342
Carnegie Fund Study of relation of secondary and higher education
399
Certification of four-year graduates
399
Certification regulations
382
Change of names of different classes
332
Change of name - Health and Physical Education
367
Change in name of ciirriculum IV
363
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Class I - students
336
Class rings and pins and school annual
.332-346-367-388
Committee report of Curricular Revision Committee
360
Conference - annual Normal School
344
Conference - faculty
339
Conference - stiident
Contract for Normal School and State Teachers Colleges
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instructors
383
Credit - Maximum amount for summer session
343-350
Credit for teacher institutes . .
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322
Credit for tours ^onder auspices of State Teachers Colleges
343
Credentials, irregular
367
Curriculum IV - change of name
332-346
Curriculum for preparation of "Special Class" teachers
... 332-346-367-388
Curricular Revision Committee reports
Day and Boarding student rates
Deeds - records
350
357-378
380
Enrollment - second semester
Enrollment of out-of-state students
Entrance regulations - modifications
Equivalent coiirses - transferable credits
Evaluation of irregular credentials
Extension of Normal curricula
Extra-curricular courses ..
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Faculty conferences
Fees - uniform
Fiscal and Administrative Codes - procedure
Four-year graduates certification
Four-year kindergarten curriculimi
Fraternities
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342-349-357-394
362-378-391
332
351
384
360
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344
341-349-374-390
403
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399
332
359-376
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Guidance program
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360
Health and Physical Education - change of name
High School teachers' qualifications
332
343-351
Institute
Industrial Arts Education
Irregular credentials
Irregular credentials evaluation
405
367-388
343
351
"Journal" - use
Junior High School teachers'' preparation
359
345
Kindergarten curriculum - four-year
332
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Late entrants to summer school
Length of summer sessions
Main and Company audits
Maintenance - State retirement system
Miscellaneous
Modifications - entrance regulations
Newspaper advertising
Normal curricula extension
Organization
Out-of-state
Out-of-state
Out-of-state
344-355
400
405
380
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enrollment
students - pre-requisite credentials
travel
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.386-398
384
357t377-394
342-349-375^9i
Pennsylvania State Normal School Athletic dissociation report
Placement Service
Preparation of Junior High School teachers
Pre-requisite credentials - out-of-state students
Printing supplies - standardization
Professional status of teachers
Publications - uniform
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of Normal Schools
359
343
386
387
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373-390
404 .
345
386
401
399
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Rates - day and boarding students
Rating of Teachers Colleges by American Association of
Teachers Colleges
Recognition of Baccalaureate degrees
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Records - deeds
Registration with New York
Regulations - certification
Relation with Pennsylvania State College
Resolutions of Association of District Superintendents of
Allegheny County
Revision of elementary coiorses - cooperation of supervisors
342-350
379
350
357-378
385
399
392
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380
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404
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364-379-398
Sabbatical year - teachers
365
Salaries during approved conferences
336
School annual
356
School nurses - duties
.356-377
Seminar courses
367-388
"Special Class" education
.332-346
"Special Class" teachers - curriculum for preparation
385
Specific texts for prospective teachers
364-378
Speech correction
401
Standardization of printing supplies
383
State printing
400
State retirement system - maintenance
403
Statement of release
363
Students "Class I"
339
Students - conferences
385
Student delegates
343-356
Student teaching (Off canipus)
Study of relation of secondary and higher education by Carnegie
34S
Foundation
359
Summer school - late entrants
343
Simmer session - length
383
Summer session - maximum amovint of credit
.344-355
Superintendent's letter to trustees x)f Normal Schools
404
Supervisors' cooperation in revision/\.elementary courses
332
Syllabi - uniform for State Teachers Colleges and Normal Schools
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Teacher Institutes - credit
Teachers' qualifications - high school
Teachers' Sabbatical year
Tests - uniform - standard for Juniors
Tours - credit for, under auspices of Teachers Colleges
Transferable equivalent courses - credit
Travel - out-of-state
343-350
343-351
364-379-398
364
322
332
387
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.341-349-374-390
Uniform fees
340-349
Uniform publications
364
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Uniform standard tests for Juniors
332
Uniform syllabi for State Teachers Colleges and Normal Schools
359
Use of "Journal"
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Visual education - proposed courses
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Commonv;eal th of Pennsylvania
DEPARnffiWT Or PUBLIC INSTRUCTION
Harria'btirg
MEETING OF THE BOARP OP NORMAL SCHOOL PRINCIPALS
Friday
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SeptemlDer 21,
1928
POCKET
Reading and consideration of the minutes of the last
meeting of the Board held in the Department of Public Instruction, May 25, 1926.
1.
Unfinished Business
II.
1.
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Report
the CuiTicular Revision Committee
a/
Equivalent courses creditable in transferring
from one cun^iculum to another
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Credit for toxirs conducted under the auspices'
of the State Teachers Colleges
c.
Curriculum, for the preparation of "Special
Class" teachers
d.
Change of name from Health Education to
Health and Physical Education
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Report of Committee on "Class Rings and Pins"
"School Annual"
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3.
Report of the Committee on "Activities of the Pennsylvania State Normal School Athletic Association" "by the
Secretary of the Board of Control
4.
Report of Committee on "Revision of Article JX"
5.
Report of Committee on "Stud.ent Conferences"
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Report of Committee on "Uniform Publications by the
State Teachers Colleges and State Normal Schools"
7.
Report of Committee on "Uniform Fees in the State
Teachers Colleges end Normal Schools" including fees
for breakage, transcription of credits, et cetera
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8.
III.
Proposed revision of the "Certification Regulations'*
New Business
1.
Cooperation with the Carnegie Foundation in its
study of the relation of secondary and higher education
2.
Out-of-state students enrolled in the State Teachers
Colleges
3.
Tentative enrollments in the State Teachers Colleges
and State Normal Schools
4.
Revision of rates for Eay and Boarding students
5.
Accreditment ty other States of Pennsylvania State
Teachers Colleges
6.
Evaluation of all irregular credentials suhmitted
by students for admission to State Teachers Colleges
and meeting expenses incident thereto
7.
Credit for Teacher Institutes conducted hy the State
Teachers Colleges
8.
Qualifications of teachers to he recommended for
positions in classified four-year high schools
9.
Length of Summer Session in the State Normal Schools
and State Teachers Colleges
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shall "be done when forty or more students are
doing student teaching at one time in a center distant
from the normal school re classroom instruction that
should he concurrent with student teaching?
10.
'VlhB.t
11.
Normal School Faculty Conference
12.
The Superintendent's letter to the Normal School Trustees
13.
The audit hy ATain & Company
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NOmiAL SCHOOL
PRINCIPALS' IffiETING
September 21, 1928
A regular meeting of the Board of Normal
School Principals of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
was held in the Department of Public Instruction,
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, September 21, 1928.
The meeting was called to order at 9:00 A.M.
by Doctor J. N. Rule, Deputy Superintendent of Public
Instruction.
The following members were present;
Francis B. Haas
Robert M. Steele
Leslie Pinckney Hill
G. C. L. Riemer
T. T. Allen
C, C. Crawford
Charles E. Foster
A.
C. Rotherinel
Armstrong
Straughn
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Gordinier
Ezra Lehman
J. Linv/ood Eisenberg
Norman V.'. Cameron
Henry Klonov^er
D.
IV.
W.
E.
H.
Jonas E. Wagner
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Bloomsburg
California
ChejTiey
Clarion
East Stroudsburg
Edinboro
Indiana
Kutztown
Lock Haven
I'!ansfield
Millersville
Shippensburg
Slippery Rock
West Chester
Department of
Public Instruction
Department of
Public Instruction
Approval of the minutes of the previous
meeting of the Board.
A copy of the minutes having been sent to each
Principal subsequent to the meeting, they were not read.
On motion of Doctor Armstrong seconded by
it was voted that the minutes be approved.
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Allen,
Doctor Cameron suggested that it might he well
to have a complete index of all previous meetings of the
Board of Normal School Principals.
Doctor Riemer suggested that all reports of
committees accepted or approved hy the Board he placed
in the minutes immediately following the acceptance of
the report.
II.
1.
Unf inished Eusiness
Eeport of the Carricular Revision Committee
a.
Equivalent courses creditable in
transferring from one curriculum
to another
h.
Credit for tours conducted under the
auspices of the state teachers colleges
c.
Curriculum for the preparation of
"Special Class" teachers
d.
Chiuige of name from Health Educ ration
to Health and Physical Education
e.
Uniform syllr,^hi for the state noimal
schools and state teachers colleges
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Four year kindergarten curriculiim
Doctor J. Linwood Eisenherg, Chairman of the
General Curricular Revision Committee, reported as follows:
"A meeting of the Curricular Revision Comjnittee
was held Thursday, September 20, 1928, at two
o'clock. Messrs. Eisenherg, Allen, Strauglm and
Klonower were present. The Committee reports as
follov/s:
A.
Where a student has completed Group I of the
present two-year curriculum and returns to
the State Teachers College to complete the
four-year jvuiior high school curriculum,
credit should he given for equivalent courses
as indicated on the sheet accompanying this
report.
(See page 345)
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The additional required courses and the courses
in the first and second elective fields, making
a total of eighty-four semester hours, can he
completed by good students in tv/o years and a
summer session.
completed Group II of the
present two-year curricul"um and returns to the
state teachers college to complete the fouryear curriculum, credit should he given for
eq.uivalent courses as indicated on the sheet
accompanying this report.
The additional
required courses and the courses in the first
and second elective fields, making a total of
seventy-five semester hours, can he done hy
good students in two years.
(See page 346)
Wliere a student has
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Credit for
t otu-s
cond ucted under the auspices
of the State Teache rs Col leges
Your committee recommends approval in principle
of the granting of credit for properly conducted
tours under the auspices of the state normal
schools and state teachers colleges, hut
recommends that your committee he authorized to
submit at a subsequent meeting such courses
which in its opinion are adaptable to this type
of instruction.
C«
Curriculum for the p reparation of spec ial class
teachers
committee recommends that the Board approve
the establishment of a curriculum for the preparation of special class teachers. This curriculum is to be offered in certain of the state
teachers colleges to be desigiiated by the Department of Public Instruction.
Yo\ir
The curriculum is to be set up on a thirty-four
semester hour basis, and that students who have
completed the normal school course be granted
credit for equivalent courses completed in the
present normal school currictilum. Advanced
credit to the extent approximately of seventeen
semester hours may be granted for courses already
completed.
This would permit a student holding a
normal school certificate to complete the required
additional preparation in one semester or thi^ee
summer terms.
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D.
Change of nsu^e from Health Education to Health
and PhysTcal Education
The conmittee recommends to the Board that v/e
adhere to the present designation of the her.lth
education curriculum.
E.
Uniform syllahi for the State Normal Schools
and State Teachers Colleges
The Committee has examined the material suhmitted by the special committees of the faculties
It recommends that
prepr.ring uniform syllabi.
mimeographed copies of this material be prepared
by the director of the Teacher Bureau, for distribution to the respective coiBmittees at the
next meeting of Normal School Faculties for
further development.
It is further recommended
that the expenses incident to mimeographing these
reports be pro-rated arnon^ the several schools to
the extent of twenty-five ($25.00) doll.,rs each.
P.
Four-year kindergarten curriculum
The Conmittee reports that it has arranged the
substitute courses in the four-year kindergarten
curriculum to be offered at the State Teachers
College, Lock Haven, as authorized at the last
meeting of the Board of Normal School Principals.
On motion of Doctor Poster, seconded by Toctor Steele,
it was voted to accept and adopt Section A of the report of the
Curricular Revision Committee.
Agreed to.
Similarly, on motion of Doctor Gordinier, seconded by
lector Lehman, it was v oted to accept Section B of the report of
the Curricular Revision Comraittee. (^-»u*f-fc^:.>,^i»-vv«c. CWXv^ (O^^/iCk-^^
Toctor Armstrong stated that he v/ould like to be put
definitely on record as being opposed to this sort of thing, as
he did not feel it was a wise policy to initiate.
He felt that
If
all sorts of complications and troubles would be the result.
this project were passed and approved, it v/ould mean that some
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students coiild take advimtnge of the trip and others could
not, which would inevitahly cause considerahle friction and
xuirest among the students.
Dr. Straughn str^ted that at first he had "been
opposed to this sort of education, hut after thinking the
matter over pretty carefully in all its phases, he had heen
won over to the idea. It does not cut down the time at the
respective institution; it simply gives the student a hroader
If such a project is under the right kind of leaderaspect.
ship, it should v/ork out satisfactorily.
I'octor Haas stated that he felt this involved two
questions: first, wnat is the practice in Pennsylvania nov/?
Are any of the accredited institutions in Pennsylvania giving
credit for such tours; secondly, what vrould he our attitude
if credit so earned in one of the other institutions were
presented to us for approval?
At this point Dr. Eisenherg stated that if the
Board did not waint anj^ further action taken on the suhject,
the Committee would not go into further details as many things
were involved in v;orking out the project to advantage.
It. Allen referred to such a subject as the "Geogrr,phy
of the Etiropean Countries," which might he easily developed into
a "tour-course." He did not see why a student could not learn
more from actually seeing the countries than from reading ahout
them.
Furthermore, the course would he the same as though it
were given on the campus of tlie teachers college, except that
one v/ould go to Europe to get it.
Doctor Eisenoerg once more rose to state that v/hile
there seemed to he considerable discussion on the subject, it
was his opinion that the committee should be continued until
the next meeting of the Board and at th^.t time submit a more
detailed report. Dr. Rule stated that v.-ith the permission of
the Board he v/ould authorize the committee to continue its
study on this subject and to report at the next meeting of the
Board. Permission granted.
On motion of Doctor Steele, seconded by Doctor
Eisenherg, it was voted to accept and adopt Section C of
the report of the Curricular Revision Committee.
Agreed to.
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Doctor Haas asked if the committee had considered
the matter of extending this "special class" curriculum
eventually to a four-year degree granting curriculum in the
same way as had heen done in the kindergarten field. Doctor
Eisenherg stated that prohahly this would he done at some
future t ime
On motion of Doctor Steele, seconded hy Mr. Allen,
it was voted that Section D of the report of the Curricular
Agreed to.
Revision Committee he accepted and adopted.
Steele,
On motion of Mr. Armstrong, seconded hy Doctor
it was voted that Section E of the report of the
Curricular Revision Committee
Agreed to.
2.
be
accepted and adopted.
Report of the Committee on "Class Rings and Pins"
and "Scho ol Annual "
Doctor Charles R. Foster, Chairman of the Committee
on "Class Rings and Pins", reported for the Committee as
follows
"Your Committee appointed to consider the question
of uniform rin^s is prepared to present a final
report
Your Committee consulted with representatives of
leading jewelry manufacturers. Uniform specifications previously approved hy the Board of
Normal School Principals vrere sent to each firm
requesting data, sketches, samples, et cetera.
Sample rings, together v/ith detailed information,
received from the several firms and yoxir
Committee in reaching a final decision analyzed
the data and the samples suhmitted.
It is the
unanimous helief of your Committee that the most
suitahle design for the standard ring to he used
hy the State Teachers Colleges must he one of
dignity and refinement ?,s well as conservative
appearance.
The samples offered met this
rec^iiirement hut in giving further thought to
the detailed accuracy and true reproduction of
vi'ere
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the Seal of the Commonwealth, the modelation of
the design and v/eight, quality of workmanship,
finish and richness in color, proper distribution of the weight, the Committee in making comparisons point by point and on merit alone, have
selected the samples and proposition submitted hy
Skillkrafters, Tnilorpo rated, Philadelphia, Penna.
It is the unanimous opinion of the Committee that
the samples offered hy Skillkrafters, Incorporated,
represent the "best that could he secured and that
the samples so far as alloy of their gold is concerned are in accordance with that stipulated hy
the United States government.
The business
standards of this organization are of the highest
It is a manufacturing concern with its
order.
plant located in Philadelphia., Pennsylvania, and
its equipment is more than adequate to v/arrant
the successful carrying out of its contract.
We, therefore, recommend the adoption of their
samples and the standardized ring for the State
Teachers Colleges of Pennsylvania s-nd that Skillkrafters, Incorporated, he awarded the contract
in accordance with the plan proposed by the Board
of Normal School Principals."
Signed by Committee
C. R. Foster, Chairman
D. W. Armstrong
Eobert M. Steele
Henry Klonower
The question was raised as to v/hether or not this
handled tlxrough the book stores of the various
institutions? It was the opinion of the Committee that this
was the proper way to handle the sale of these rings.
shoiild be
The question v/as also raised as to who should take
care of the contracts, the Committee or the individual schools?
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Doctor Foster stated it was his understanding
that the responsi'bility of the Committee ceased with the
recommendation to the Board of Normal School Principals,
and that if the recommendation were accepted and approved,
each school would receive a copy of the contract together
with price, and specifications concerning the proposition.
On motion of Doctor Gordinier, seconded hy Mr.
Allen, it was voted that the report of the Committee he
accepted and adopted together with the recominenda,tion that
the hook stores he limited to a flat charge of fifty cents
(.50) for the handling of each ring or pin, aiid this
charge to he paid hy the student receiving the ring or
pin. Agreed to.
3.
Eeport of the Co mmittee on "Acti vi ties
of the Pennsylvania State N orma l School
At hletic Association" hy the Secretary
of the Board of Control
Moorhead, reporting for the Committee,
stated that he had nothing to report ina.3much
as the last report was submitted to the Normal
Schools and Teachers Colleges June 1, 1928,
and no school had participated in athletics
during the summer session.
Vbc.
Doctor Straughn raised the question on a migratory
rule concerning eligihility of pls^'ers who have passing
grades and who desire to transfer to another school offering
more athletics.
On motion of Doctor Lelim8,n, seconded by Doctor
Strau^m, it was v-_ote_£ to refer the question of a migrator^,rule to the Committee who formerly had charge of the Pennsylvania State Normal School Athletic Association for a
practice to follow this fall in all athletics.
Agreed to.
Dae tor Rule stated that inasmuch as there was a
vacancy on this Committee, caused hy the death of Doctor
Smith, former Principal of the State Teachers College, at
West Chester, he would ask the Superintendent of Public
Instruction to appoint a third normal school principal in
his stead.
The Superintendent appointed Dr. Cameron.
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4.
Report of Committee on "Revision of
Article XX "
Discussion postponed.
5.
R eport of Committee on "Student
Conferences
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Doctor Haas reporting for the Committee asked to have
the Committee continued. He further stated that the Committee
would like to have some expression of opinion as to whether the
members of the Board favored such a conference or not.
In
accordance vdth this request Doctor Rule asked for a vote.
The Secretary called the roll as follows:
Doctor Haas
Doctor Steele
Doctor Riemer
Mr. Hill
Mr. Allen
Mr. Crawford
Doctor Foster
Doctor Rothermel
Doctor Armstrong
Doctor Straughn
Doctor Gordinier
Doctor Lehman
Doctor Eisenberg
Doctor Cameron
Blooms burg
Mr. Allen further stated that for three years they had
sent representatives to the New York Student Conference and he
felt that much good had "been accomplished through the conference.
Mr. Hill added that a short time ago a very remarkable
conference was held at Cheyney in which the University of Pennsylvania had participated, and with very good results.
Doctor Riemer stated that he hsA attended two such conferences staged by Doctor Ambrose L. Sulirie of New York University
He felt it ivas a v/orth while project for experimentation in Pennsylvania.
On motion of Doctor Straughn, seconded "by Doctor Haas,
voted to instruct the Committee to prepare plans for an
initial student conference in the state normal schools and
teachers colleges to he held in conjunction with the Normal
Agreed to.
School Faculty conference this fall.
it was
6.
Beport of Committee on "Uniform Pahli cat ions
hy the State Teachers Colleges and State
Kormal Schools"
Mr. Allen, Chairman of the Committee reported as
follows:
This committee was a^ppointed to look into the matter
of publishing uniformly certain inaterial in the catalogues of
the state normal schools and state teachers colleges; and to
determine whether it is worth while to standardize the publications of such institutions.
The Committee does not think it wise or possible to
standardize the publications.
There is certain material in
each catalogue concerning local conditions, et cetera, which
affect each school.
There are now also the uniform curriculiuns
as approved by the Superintendent of Public Instruction.
It was
the thought of the Committee that all other material, as adopted
by the Board of ITornal School Principals and approved by the
Superintendent of Public Instruction, be the saae
This material
to include:
Calendar, Requirements for Admission, Fees, Curriculums. Requirements for Graduation.
.
Dr. Rule stated that he thought it was desirable to
have exactly the same statements covering the unifoim matter of
recording procedure of rules and regulations passed upon by the
Board in each of the ciatalogues and he thought this was the idea
of appointing the committee to get together all data that are
common to all schools.
Doctor Steele asked if the committee had considered the
matter of getting a uniform price on printing of the curriculiams
to go into the catalogues.
This was answered by Mr. Allen who
stated that he did not think this was feasible because of the
fact that the type of printing and spacing of material, et cetera,
varied in each of the catalogues.
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On motion of Doctor Eisenberg, seconded "by
Doctor Foster, it was voted to continue the Committee
until the next meeting of the Board and to instruct
it to get together all material that is common to all
of the institutions for printing in the catalogues.
7.
Report of Committee on "Uniform Fees in
the State Teacher s Colleges and No rmal
Schools " including fees for hreakage,
transcription of credits et cetera
,
Doctor Straughn, Chairman of the "Fee Committee"
reported for the Committee. He requested that this
matter he continued until the next meeting of the Board.
On motion of Doctor Gordinier, seconded "by
Doctor Leliman, it was voted that the Committee he continued and instructed to prepare a detailed report for
the Board at its next meeting. Agreed to.
Mr. Klonower stated that a meeting of representative school officials, college and university
presidents, coiinty and district superintendents, and
noimal school principals, was held in Harrisburg, June 15,
1928.
The delegates appointed by the Superintendent of
Public Instruction were favorable to the adoption of the
proposed revision of the certification regulations.
The
discussions were interesting and enthusiastic. Each
representi=,tive took with him a mimeogre,phed copy of the
proposed revision with the understanding th3.t written
suggestions concerning the proposed revisions were to be
submitted to the Department,
Subsequent to this the suggestions were incorporated in the final form of the proposed
revision of the certification regulations.
The regulations will be presented to the State
Cou_ncil of Education at its meeting in October for con-
sideration and then, at the November meeting the Council
will be asked to take final r.ction.
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III.
New Business
1.
Cooperation with the C arnegie Foundation
in its s tudy of the relation of secondary
and higher education
Doctor Rule asked how many of the schools were
cooperating in the Carnegie Foundation study.
It apper.red that most of them were willing to
cooper.ite, hut there is a limit to the ojnount of coopera-
tion that cr.n he given unless additional clerical assistance is availahle to complete the records suggested by
the Foundation.
Doctor Rule further stated that with the permission of the Board he would invite Doctor Learned to
attend the next meeting of the Board and explain in detail
the proposition.
On motion of Doctor Steele, seconded hy Doctor
Cameron, it was voted to invite Doctor Learned to come
to the next meeting of the Board of Normal School Principals,
Agreed to.
whether a special or regular meeting.
2.
Out-of-state students enrolled in the
State Te acher s Co lleges and State
No rmal S choo ls
I'iscussion postponed.
3.
Tentative enrollment s in the State
Teachers Colleges and State Normal Sc hools
Discussion postponed.
4.
Revision of rates for Day and Boarding
Students
Discussion postponed.
5.
Accreditment hy other States of Pennsylvania
State Teachers Colleges
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Dr. Rule stated that it v/as a vase policy to
have uniform action "by all the State Teachers Colleges
in securiiog- recognition in other states for our teachers
college graduates.. Such a policy is now teing worked
out with the State Department of Education of New York..
He asked that all reports which had "been sent to them
concerning this subject te returned to his office as
quickly as possible.
If there should he a lack of
uniformity in the forms his office will make the corrections and forv/ard the blanks directly to the proper
officials.
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Evaluat ion of all irregular crede ntials
submitted by students for admission to
State T eacher s C olleges and meeting
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expenses incident thereto
Discussion postponed.
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Credit for T each er Institutes conducted
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by the State Teachers Colleges"
Discussion postponed.
8.
Qug,lifications of teachers to be recommended
for positions in classified four-year high
"^
school s
Discussion postponed.
9
Length of summe r session in the State Normal
^"^
Schools and Teachers Colleges
Discussion postponed,
10.
s hall be done when forty or more
students are doing student teaching at
one time in a center distant from th"e~
normal school re classroom instruction
th'i.t shoul d be concurrent with student
teaching ?
Wligt
Discussion postponed,
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Noiroa,!
School Faculty Conferenc e
Doctor Cameron invited the memhers of the
Board of Normal School Principals to hold the Seventh
Annual Conference of all the Faculties of the State
Norm.ol Schools and Teachers Colleges during the three
days preceeding Thanksgiving, 1928, at the State
Teachers College, West Chester, Pennsylvania.
On motion of Mr. Allen, seconded "by Doctor
Eisenherg, it was voted to accept the invitation of
Doctor Cameron to meet at West Chester for the Seventh
Annual Conference. Agreed to.
12.
The Superintendent
¥.0
's
letter to the
rmal School Trustees
Discussion postponed.
13.
The audit by Main
arid
Company
Discussion postponed.
On motion of Doctor Straughn, seconded "by
Doctor Cameron, it was voted to adjourn at eleven
o'clock in order to hear the address of the Superintendent
of Public Instruction to the Association of Normal School
Trustees. Agreed to.
Respectfully submitted
Approved:
tajfe
With indicated reservations
Superintendent of Public Instruction
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School Teachers,
In the four year curriculum for the preparation of Junior High
graduates of the two year curriculiun, Group II, may "be credited as follows:
Approval,
including
substitutes
Suhject
EDUCATION
Introduction to Teaching
Psychology & Adolescence
Educational Psychology
Purpose, Organization &
Development of Jr. H.S.
History of Education ....
Educational Measurements.
History & Orgainization of
Education in Penna
Student Teaching & School
.
Contacts
Technique of Teaching
Principles of Education
.
•
.
Suhject
]
AETS
Appreciation & Appli
cation of Art
History & Appreciation
of Music
Handwr it ing
Ph^ysical Education ...
(£)Educational Measurements
E LECT IVES
Free elective
Introduction
to Teaching
Psy. & Child
Study
ENGLISH
English (1)
Oral Expression
English (2)
English Literature
American Literature
Advanced Composition ....
Dramatic English
SCIENCE AI-TD GEOGRAPHY
Educational Biology
HiAman Geography
World Prohlems in Geog.
Everyday Science
Health and Hygiene in Jr.
High School
(1)
{?.)
(3-i)Music(l;
& Music (2)
Hand v/r it ing
Phys.Ed.(l)
I
j
j
(2), (3), (4)
i
Covered hy
Elective (3)
]
(8) Student Teajching & Conference
Technique of
First Elective Field
Teaching
!
.
Art
& Art
(3-^)
!
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English
..
andd-g-) of
Art or Mus
18 ahove
(1)
I
Oral Expressionj
English (2)
(3) Juvenile
;
Lilt,
& Silent Reading
Educational
Biology
Second Elective Field.. 18
Teaching of Geoigraphy
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.
(2)
Nature StudKr
Health & Hygiene in the Intermediate Grades
SOCIAL STUDIES
Social & Industrial Hist.
of U. S
Economics
American Government
Educational Sociology
Guidance
.
.
Educational Soc 10 logy
TOTAL
Six hours of the 9 in Teaching of Social Studies, Teaching of
Teaching of Ai'itiimetic may he credited in either the first or
The remaining required subjects are: Education
21
First
English
8
Sec.
Sc. & Geog.
Total
4
0?hese semester hours may be completedSocial Stud.
12
by strong students in two years.
Total
Grant
45
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English and the
second elective field
Elective 15
Electiv e 15
30
Totr.l
75
,
In the four-ye:.r curriculum for the preparation of Junior High School
te.ichers, graduates of the two year curriculum, Group I, may he credited as
follows:
H
Approval,
Incluffling
Suhject
Approval
Including
S^ihject
Suhstitutfc.:
Substitutes
ARTS
Appreciation & ApplicaInt. to Teach.
Psy.&Child St.
tion of Art
History & Appreciation
of Music
Handwri ting
Physical Education ...
(2)Educa-tional Measurements
ELECTIVES
Free elective
EDUCATION
Int. to Teaching
Psych'y & Adolescence ...
Educational Phyeh'gy.
Purpose, Organizations
Devel'mt of Jr. H.S. ..
Historjf of Education ....
Educational Measurements,
History & Organization oj
Education in Penna
Student Teaching & Schoo:
Contacts
Technique of Teaching
Principles of Education
.
.
.
(3i)Art (1)
Art (2)
(3-|-)Mu3ic
& Music
(2), (3), (4)
Covered "by
Teaching Prim.
Suhjects.
Student Tedich ing & Conferences
Technique of f caching
First Elective Field
ENGLISH
English (I)
Oral Expression
English (2)
English Literature
American Literature ....
Advanced Composition ...
Dramatic English
English (1)
Oral Expressi
English (2)
(3) Children'
SCIENCE MP GEOGRAPHY
Educational Biology ...
Human Geography
V/orld Problenfe in Geog.
Everyday Science
Health & Hygiene in Junio
High School
Ed. Biol
(2)
3
(1)
(2)
Phys.Ed.(l),
(8)
.
i:
18
lit.& Story Telling
Second Elective Field
Nature Sttdy
Health and Hygiene in Prim. Grades
j
SOCIiU. STUDIES
Social *- Industrial Hist.
of U.S
3
Ec onomic s
3
ilmerican Government
j.3
Educational Sociology ... 3 Educational S D ciology
Guidance
3
TOTAL
(Education
21
The remaining required
(English
8
First Elective
suhjects are
(Sc.<5<: Geog.
7
Sec.
Elective
(SoG. Stud.
12
Total
'48
Total
Grand Total
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18
36
84
These semester hrs.
may be completed by
strcrig students in
two years and -""ne
summer term.
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION
HarrislDurg
IffiETING OF
THE BOARD OF
Friday
NCRI.IAL
SCHOOL PHIFCIFALS
- Js-nuary 18,
1929
DOCKET
I.
II.
Reading and consider-^.tion of the minutes of the last meeting of the
Board held in the Department of Puhlic Instruction, Septemter 21, 1928.
Unfinished Business
Report of the Curricular Revision Committee
2.
M'
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a.
Curriculum for the preparation of "Special Cl'Jss" teachers
h.
Proposed coxirses in Visual Education
'
A
Report of the Committee on "Activities of the Pennsylvania State
Normal ^hool Athletic Association " hy the Secretary of the Board'
of Control
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a.
3
4.
5.
6.
Mif:ratorv rule for students
xT'tf'*'
Report of Committee on "Uniform PuLli cations
Colle"ge~and State Normal Schools
"by
the State Teachers
.=>^
Report of the Committee on "Uniform fees in the State Te-.chers
Colleges and State NorniaT Schools " including fees for "breakag^^
transcription of credits, et cetera
,.
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Out-of-state students enrolled in the State Teachers Colleges and
State Normal Schools
Revision of rates for day and hoarding students
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7.
9.
10.
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the State Teachers
Credit for Teacher Institutes conducted
Colleges
toy
Recognition of Baccalaureate Degrees
Education
graduate Schools of
toy
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Evalu-tion of all irregular credentials submitted by students
for admission to State Te.-chers Colleges
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iQualifications of te^-.cners to toe recoinmended for positions in
classified f our-ye .,r hieh schools
for the State Teachers Colleges
11
Calend
12
The Superintendent's letter to the Normal School Trustees
..r
^o^get/' '^1
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13.
The Audit ty Muin
/
14.
Re vi 3 ion of Article XX
15.
V/hat shall he ione when forty or more students are doing
'student te'aching at one time in a "enter distant from the
normal school re classroom i nstruction that should "ce
/
III.
Comp-.ny
<?-
concurrent with student teaching?
Business
Heii
1,
,
V
Seminar courses as electives in four year ?urricuxums ^
2
Standardization of the duties of School
.
,
3.
Uniform poli'\y re numlrer of players to
athletic trips
1;
"be
ur s e
sent on
should te the organization of our State IJormal Schools
4.
liiTiat
5.
Record of
>/
dee^^'s in the v ario us counties in which the Corninonv/ealth
of F"enn"syl7a"ni a Ts the "G"rant"ee for the account of the several
^-^
"state Normal Schools
6.
7.
Fraternities in the State Te..chers Colleges.-ir'rovision for late entr::.nts of suiiuner s chool students in
lit tendance
d.
upon Military Camps
^
Use of "The Journal " in the senior classes of the State Teachers
Coll'ege's"
9.
10.
'11.
12.
Guidan'^ e Program should be emphasised
Extra Curricular Courses
/'
Annual Normal S'^hool Conference
Ji^ntrance
•
requirements to State Teachers Colleges
^
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13.
Under "Class I Students" should we include teachers in service
completing courses on the campus in the af t-Jrnbon %nd~"evening
and are looking forwardeto the ?a~al"-ure'- te Degree or the
-vormal
School Certificte
14.
Proposed course in "Speech Correctio n"
15.
Uniform Standard Tests for Juniors
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NamW.L SCHOOL
PRINCIPALS' H'^STING
January 18, 1929
A stated meeting of the Board of Normal School
Principals of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania was held
in the Department of Puhlic Instruction, Harristurg,
Pennsylvania, Septeraher 21, 1928 at 9i60 A. M.
In the absence of Pr. John A. H. Keith, State
Superintendent of Public Instruction, Doctor Rule, Deputy
Superintendent, presided.
The following members of the Board were present;
Francis B. Haas
G. C. L. Riemer
Leslie PinCkney Hill
T. T. Allen
G. G, Crawford
A. G. Rothermel
D. W. Armstrong
W. R, Straughn
C. H. Gordinier
Ezra Lehman
J. Linwood Eisenberg
Norman W. Cameron
Henry Klonower
Bloorasburg
Clarion
Cheyney
East StroTidsburg
Edinboro
Kutztown
Lock Haven
T&nsfield
Millersville
Shdppensburg
Slippery Rock
West Chester
Department of
Public Instruction
The State Normal School at California and the State
Teachers College at Indiana were not represented.
I.
ApprovaJ. of the minutes of the previous meeting of the
Board
A copy of the minutes having been sent to each
Principal subsequent to the meeting, they were not read.
On motion of Mr. Allen, seconded by Dr. Lehman, it
was voted that the minutes be approved as submitted,
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II.
Unfinished Business
1
.
Report of the Currjcular Revision Committee
«,.
h.
Curriculum for the preparation of
"Special Class" teachers
Proposed course in Visual Education
Doctor Eisenherg, Chairman of the Curricular
Revision Cornmittee, reported as follows:
"A meeting of the Curricular Revision
Committee was held Friday morning at
eight o'clock in the Penn-Harris,
January 18, 1929. Messrs. Eisenherg,
Allen, Straughn, and Klonower were
present.
The Comittee reports as follows:
a.
h.
With respect to the "Special Class"
teachers the Committee reports progress
and that a final report will "be submitted at the next meeting of the Board.
A copy of the report will he in the hands
of the Principals one week before the
next meeting of the Board.
"With respect to the 'Proposed course in
the Committee recomVisual Education,
mends that inasmuch as Visual Education
should he made part and parcel of every
subject taught in the public schools
that we increasingly put emphasis upon the
value and use of visual aids in all our
courses of all curriculums in the State
Teachers Colleges and State Normal Schools;
'
That in order to accomplish this purpose
the Principal of each institution shall
appoint a committee of three whose duty
it shall be to encourage in every possible
way the use of visual aids;
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And, that, in the course in
Technique of Teaching the
psircho logical principles of
activity-interest in the concrete, need for sensory
experience, perceptual hefore
conceptual and the like, Ise
considered constantly in connection with every type of
classroom procedure, and also
the values, outcomes and types
of visual aids."
In further explanation Doctor Eisenberg stated
that sometime in the near future, perhaps a year or
f«o, if would he necessary to make a few minor changes
in the present curriculum and perhaps at that time
something more definite could "be done in the field of
Visual Education.
Doctor Rule asked permission to invite Doctor
Hohan, Director of Visual Education for the Department,
to the meeting for a personal conference and discussion.
Doctor Eisenherg stated that Doctor Hohan had heen
given a hearing "before the Curricular Revision Committee
and as the docket was lengthy the Cominittee would "be
pleased to hec.r Doctor Hoban again at their next meeting.
Doctor Haas s\iggested that if time permitted the
Board would call Doctor Hoban in ln.ter in the afternoon
at an appropriate time and if not, let the matter rest
with the Curricular Revision Committee.
Agreed to by the Board.
On motion of Doctor Riemer seconded by Doctor Haas
it was voted to accept the report of the Corranittee.
Agreed to.
Doctor Eisenberg asked permission to present an
item not on the docket. Permission granted.
On motion of Doctor Eisenberg seconded by Doctor
Cameron it was voted that credentials of Group III the
Rural School course be evaluated on the same bu,sis as
Group II in the four-year curriculum are now evaluated.
Agreed to.
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ReDort of the Committee on "Activities
of the "Peiuiaylvania State N'-iriiial Sc hool
Athletic" Assoc ia,t ion'* "by the Secr etary
of tl{e~B'o7>r^"oT ConTroTV
a.
Migratory rule for students
Mr. Klonov/er distrihuted the report of the
Secretary of the Board of Control of the Pennsylvania Normal School Athletic Association.
The report from Mr. Moorhead follov/sj
"Since sending you the scores of the foothall
games on January 9, I have received reports of the
following games:
Lock Haven
On motion of Doctor Haas seconded lay
Doctor Cameron it was voted that the entire
question of the Board's relationship to the
Athletic Association and its regulations now
in effect he reconsidered by the Committee on
Athletics and a complete report of advisable
changes he presented at the next meeting of
the Board. Agreed to.
3
,
Eeport of Committee on "Uniform
Publications by the State Teachers
Colleges and State Normal Schools
Ifr. Allen, Chairman of this Committee
asked permission to submit a complete and detailed
report at the next meeting of the Board. Agreed to.
4.
Report of the Committee on "Uniform
fees in the State Teachers Colleges
and State Normal Schools " including
fees for breakage transcriptions
of credits, et cetera.
,
Doctor Straughn stated that with the permission of the Board his committee v/ould submit a
detailed recommendation for the consideration of the
Board, at its next meeting.
Permission granted.
5
.
Out-of-state students enrolled in the
State Te achers Colleges and State
Normal Schools
V/ith the permission of the Board Doctor
Keith stated he would appoint a committee of three
to look into this whole matter and devise some form
to be used by the Normal Schools to certify the
records of out-of-State students and all the other
things wliich should be considered in this matter.
He accordingly appointed the follov/ing;
Doctor Francis B. Haas, Chairman
Doctor W. R. Straughn
Mr. T. T. Allen
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Revision of rates for day and "boarding
Students
This item v/as discussed under item 4 in connection -with "Uniform Fees in all the State Normal
Schools and State Teaohers Colluges."
7.
Credit for Teacher I"s;t_it-ate3
hy the State Teachers Collei-res
conduc ted
Doctor Straughn stated that this question v/as
brought up h}' the fact tnat Doctor March, Superintendent
of Tioga County, had asked that credit he given to his
teachers v/ho had attended the Teachers Institute, and
at which institute the instructors of the State Teachers
College at Mansfield took part.
Doctor Straughn stated that they did not feel
they could do this and for that reason it vras hrought hefore
the Board, so that Doctor March cc-'xld he officially notified
of the decision reached.
The Board decided that credit for such work could
not he given.
8.
Recognition of Baccalaureate Degrees
by graduate Schools of Education
Doctor Rothermel stated that one of his four-year
graduates had receiT-ed a letter from Columhia University
saying that he was short sixteen counts for s,dmission to
graduate work.
Doctor Csineron asked if the State Teachers Colleges
are classified as A Colleges under the classification of the
American Association of Colleges.
Doctor Eeith stated thsy v/ere not. He also felt
that nothing could he done with the case cited hy Doctor
Bothermel until v/e had more fa.cts.
It may he that the
student ij&s deficient in certain suhjects in which he
desired to specialize and if this is the case, there was no
reflection on the institution or any of the Teachers Colleges,
He further stated that h'? would he interested to know the
facts in the case.
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The Board adjourned at 12:15 for luncheon to
re-convene at 1:30 o'clock.
9
.
Evaluation of all irregular credentials
submitted by students for admission to
State Teachers Colleges
Mr. Klonower stated that the procedure as set
up "by the Board of Normal School Principals was to the
effect that miscellaneous credentials were to he submitted by the school in v.-hich the prospective teacher
In many cases the records are
wished to matriculate.
being sent to us direct by the students and asking for
an evaluation.
He further called attention to the fact that
many students receive the evaluation of the high school
credits, but they do not secure the equivalent high
school certificate by paying the fee of l^.l.OO and this
they must have in their possession in order to make the
records complete.
Doctor Eisenberg stated that he felt it was
wise to reaffirm our resolution in this respect and
follow the procedure set up some time ago. The Board
reaffirmed the procedure.
10. Qualifications of t eachers to be recommended
for pos itions in classified four-year high
schools
Doctor Ptule explained that the standards for
teachers of high schools were progressing and they were
anxious to have the Norms.l School keep in step with these
progressing standards. The present status of high school
teachers is college graduation or its equivalent. A high
school in order to be classified must have at least a
majority of its teachers holding college certificates.
He further stated that the Stg,te Council of Education had approved a regulation to the effect that the
certification of all secondary schools after 1932 be on the
college level.
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It is the feeling- of the Department that
when the Normal School Principals recommended
new teachers to positions thej' should not
recommend anyone vvith less thrji four years of
trainlnp: to positions in high schools, and
they should not recommend teachers to high
school positions who have hut t'wo or three
years of preparation.
II.
Calendar for the State Teachers Colleges
Doctor Haas suhmitte-i a calendar for the year
1928-29 as follows:
SUGGESTIVE CALEITDAH ?0R COLLSGE YEAR 1929-1950
Prepared hy Committee on Calendar - T. T. Allen
'.V.
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Straughn
Francis B. Haas, Ch.
Suiomer Session
Monday, June 24
Registration
Classes Begin
Tuesday, June 25
Session Ends
Saturday, iug.
First Semester
Registration
Tudsday, 9t00 A.M.,
Classes Begin
September 10
Wednesday, September 11
Thanksgiving Recess Begins Saturday, 12;00 M. November 23
Thanksgiving Recess Ends
Cheistmas Recess Begins
Monday, 12:00 M.
Saturday,
Christmas Recess Ends
First Semester Ends
12:00l.:.
December
2
December 21
Monday, 12;00 M.
January 6
Saturday, 12j00 M.
Janiiary 25
101 Teaching Days - 18 weeks
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[Counting Conferenf^e, not
counting Christmas vacation)
3
Second Semester
Monday, 6j00 A.M., Janiiary 27
Second Semester Begins
Thursday, 12:00 M. April 17
Easter Recess Begins
V/ednesday, 12:00 M. April 23
Easter Recess Ends
Friday, 4:00 P.M.
Classwork Ends
97 Teaching days - 18 n'eeks
ifey
23
(Counting Commencement V/eek)
Commencement 1930
Alumni Bay
Baccalaureate Sermon
Senior lay,
Ivy lay and Class lUght
Saturday,
I-fey
24
Sunday, 2:30 P.M.,
Ifey
25
Konday, May 26
Tuesday, 10:00 A.M.,
Comraencement
Ii!ay
On motion of Doctor Haas, seconded hy Doctor
Gordinier it was voted that the calendar for the calendar
for the year 1928-29 te adopted as submitted . All agreed
with the exception of Doctor Rieraer and Doctor Armstrong.
(5-2)
Doctor Keith asked for a vote on the adoption
of the calendar from each Principal.
Doctor Gordinier and
llr.
Allen voted for the
calendar.
Doctor Armstrong stated that they were not
satisfied, with some things of the calendar.
The time of
opening the siunmer session is too late. They would prefer
to have this date optional for the several schools, June 10,
17, or 24, 1929 as the date may suit the individiial schools.
The majority of the students would he better satisfied if
the summer session opened June 10, 1929, as it seems to he
more agreeable if the slimmer session is either at the
beginning of the semester or end of other semester; in this
way it does not break up the vacation period.
He further stated that they did not think the
Thanksgiving vacation v/as verj-- effective. They would prefer
to have ordy the one day at Thanksgiving and a longer vacation at Christmas.
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Toctor Crawford stated that they were in
accord with the calejndar with the exception of the
two vacations at Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Doctor Lehman stated that he was in accord
with the exception of the opening of the surarner
Some of his teachers are taking work at
session.
the University of Chicago and they would like to
open one week earlier or have the date optional.
Hill stated that his school was agreed
J,1r.
to the calendar with the exception of the long vacaand Christmas.
tion period at Thanksgivirfi
Doctor Rothermel and Doctor Straughn were
in accord v/ith the calendar.
Doctor Riemer stated that he was in favor
of having the Kormal School Conference Just "before
the opening of the schools in the fall and having
this "be a part of the school year. He further stated
that a pro"blem which was confronting him 'was how to
If the
get in enough days for the training school.
training school teachers are on the same "basis as the
normal school teachers, how is it possi"ble to ask them
to work more days and as the calendar stands now we have
less than 180 days actual school
.
Doctor Eisen'berg stated that he was satisfied
with the calendar as it now stands.
Doctor Keith stated there was nothing to do
see that the training schools were open and in
actual session for 180 days. The Junior High School
must according to law be in session 180 days, and it is
up to each one to see tliat this is done.
"but
Doctor Gordinier stated he was willing to
amend the original motion to the effect that the opening date he optional to the several normal schools.
Doctor Haas agreed to this.
On motion of Doctor Gordinier seconded "by
Doctor Armstrong it v/as voted that the opening date
for the several normal schools "be optional in the
several schools. Motion lost, five voting against
the motion.
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loctor Keith asked hov/ many of the
schools are open Tor teashin^? on Saturday.
T/ootor Straufflm, Doctor Riemer, loctor
Eisenburg, Doctor Oordinier, Doctor Arm3tronf>- and
Mr. Allen all reported a3 h&vinf; half day session
on Saturdays. Doctor Haas and Doctor Eothermel
stated that they had full schediiles on Saturdays.
Doctor Crav;/fcrd, Doctor Lehman and Mr. Hill stated
that they did not have anj- classes on Saturdays.
The calendar was adopted as yresented .
12.
The Super lntt^'nd'^ut
's
letter to the
Discussion postponed.
The audit hy T!ain & C ompany
loctor Keith stated that constructive
developments were resulting- from the recent
He suggested that in view of the audits
audits.
each Principal hegin a st\idy of his administrative
organization and prepare a chart showing the various
lines of responsihility.
This was not with the
thought of setting up any one specific organization
but rather to analyze the different types of organizations now in existence. These charts will he
duplicated and used as the basis for discussion at
a subsequent meeting.
The charts are to be sent to
Mr. Klonov/er who v/ill have them duplicated v/ithout
indicating from which schools the various charts
come»
Doctor Keith further suggested that all
business letters from the institution should come
directly from the Principal to his office inasmuch
as the Principal is the head of the institution.
Doctor Keith suggested that it might be
advisable at some future time to call into conference
the several people having to do with the ?.ccounting
in the several institutions in order that a uniform
accounting system might be made familirr to rJl those
responsible for h^jidling the details of -.cccunting
in the sever^'.l schools.
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Revision of Article XX
Doctor Keith stated that the revised copy
Attorney
of Article X>: had teen suhmitted to Peputy
The
General Schnader and also to the Governor,
Governor requested a conference with Mr. Schnader
he would
and T'octor Keith. Doctor Keith said that
to
the IJorr.ial School Principals advised as
keep
developments.
15.
m^
sh^Ol he _done wl^
stude nts are d oing studen t teach ing
at one time in a center distamt from
"the n'or"ma.l~schocl re c lassroon instruc
with
concurrent
he
should
that
tion
'
.student teaching?
Doctor Keith stated that he die not see
anything to co hut send a teacher along to supervise this work.
Mr. Allen asked whether the students doing
this --o rk should pay an added fee to cover ^he cost
of this instruction? Doctor Keith replied "No."
Ill,
Hew Busines s
1.
Seminer co urses as el^ctives in fouryear curriculums
Inasmuch as this item was placed on the
docket at the suggestion of Doctor Steele and he was
not present. Doctor Keith suggested that it he carried
over for discussion to the next meeting of the Board.
2
Standardization of the duties of
School Kurses
This question was raised hy the Health Bureau.
was felt that something shoiild he done to hring ahout
a closer relationship between the school nurse and the
training school teachers.
It
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Doctor Keith asked whether the School
Nurse goes into the various training schools of
the several normal schools and on callinfT" a vote
the result was as follc-i^^s*
lir
showing the records now on file for the holdings of
Those records are on file
each individual school.
in the Pepartment of InterrjRl Affairs, viiich is the
depository for all legal papers and property ovv-ned
hy the State.
Vfe ha.i;e reason to believe that the
deeds of al?. pr'ipeirties ov/ned ty the State are not
preserjt
time, and they should be made
bhe
file
at
on
a record of irmediatelyo
Hfc further ercplained that it was thouf;ht
wise to have an audit made of the records covering
titles of properties ov/ned hy the State Department.
Are all the properties owned by the State covered
by the proper deeds? Vfe should see that they are
properly covered by proper abstracts of title and
all the papers pertainirj; thereto should be on file
in the Teyartment of Internal Affairs.
Each Principal was asked to check the
holdings against the list; if there are properties
not listed thereon, please list them ard make such
corrections as necessary.
The following facts are needed:
1.
A statement as to whether or not
all ycur properties are covered
by deeds and if these deeds are
properly recorded.
2.
not there are any
judgments of any sort outstanding against a.ny of the properties
of the State '.vhich are not satisfied and those that are satisfied.
3.
All judgments should be recorded
in the judgment book of the
respective county.
4.
If there are any judgments against
the property that are not satisfied then you should proceed in
Vvliether or
cooperation with ycur Trustees to
have these judgments satisfied by
record.
All these papers should be returned to the
office of loctor Rule who will in turn forv/ard them
to the proper State official.
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6
Fraternities in the State T eachers
ColletTes
On motion of Doctor Leliman, Chairman of
the committee on Fraternities, seconded by Tjoctor
Haas, it was voted to carry over this item for
discussion at~the next meeting of the Board.
Agreed to
7.
Prov isio n for late tent rants of sxunmer
school s tudents in attendance upon
Military Camps
Koctor Keith stated that this matter
had come to his attention because a few people
had no opportunity to get into the summer session
of the Normal Schools and Teachers Colleges, hecause
in the early part of the summer these men had to
attend Military Camps. This matter was taken up
with him throuc;h the National Guard who felt that
they should have some educational men in their camps.
On motion of Toctor Eisenberg, seconded hy
lootor Gordinier it was voted that loctor Keith
appoint one school to make seme provision for such
late entrants and that each of the schools upon
inquiries "being received at their schools, direct
such entrants to the designated school. Agreed to.
Doctor Keith stated that in the ahsence of
Doctor Foster and no protest to the contrary, he would
appoint the State Teachers College at Indiana to take
care of such entrants.
8.
Use of "The Journal " in the senior classes
of the State Teacher s Colleges
Mr. Elono?/er explained that a letter had been
received from Mr. Joy Elmer Morgan, Editor for the
National Education Association, in which he stated that
efforts were being made to have "The Journal" used by
senior classes in teacher-training institutions.
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"The Journal" aims to present a fcroad national outlook and to encourage teachers to do continuous work
on the problems of the profession,
Toctor Keith stated that each Principal
should do as he thinlcs hest in this matter.
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G'^-id-^'Hce
Pro gram should be
emphasized
On motion of Doctor Haas seconded by
Doctor LehnaxL it was voted to remove this item
from the docket.
10.
E xtra Currieular Courses
The subject of Visual Education was brought
up under this caption, but since this was discussed
under Item I, Unfinished Business, Report of the
General Currieular Revision Committee, it wf.s considered closed.
11.
Animal Normal School Conference
Doctor Haas read a suggestive tentative
plan for the 1929 Normal School Conference of
State
Teachers Colleges and State Normal Schools:
The plan follows;
"In order that ample time may be
given to preparation for the 1929 conference, it has been suggested that
early consideration be given to the
questions of (l) Place and (2) Program.
PLACE
1The Board of Trustees
and the Faculty of Bloomsburg extend
a cordial invitation to the boni^erence
to come to Bloomsburg for the 19£9
meeting.
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In order that the greatest
PROGRAM
benefits may be secured it is suggested
that consideration be given to the following points
2.
(a) -appoint the Principal of the
host collGge chairman of an Arrangement
Committee. Appoint him a member of but
not chairman of a Program Committee. This
means that if the Program Committee be
appointed immediately it can begin to
function even though the place is not
agreed upon,
(b) In most of our conferences the
real opportunity for v.-ork lies in permitting the small groups opportunities
to bring to some terminal point the work
which they have started. This has in most
cases not been possible because of the
arrangement of the program and the addition
The
of desirable but extraneous features.
following is suggested:
Have three sessions of group con1.
ferences and two sessions of general conThis seems to be an equitable
ferences.
distribution.
Begin with a session of group
2.
the first
conferences Monday afternoon
two full
general session Monday evening
sessions of group conferences Tuesdays' with
the final general session Tuesday evening.
This plan would permit the small number who
cannot reach the institution in a half day
The
of traveling to arrive Sunday evening.
advajatage would be gai-ned on the other end
when a full day, Wednesday, would be available
to get back home for the Thanksgiving holidays.
In developing the plan care should be taken it
seems to me not to break in upon the group
conferences with interesting side trips, etc.,
nor to have too many speakers on the general
program or too many entertainment features."
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The suf;gested plan seemed to meet the
approval of all members of the Board.
On motion of Doctor Stra^ughn seconded
by Doctor Gordinier it was v oted to accept the
invitation of the State Teachers College at
Bloorashurg to hold the next Jlnnual Conference of
the faculties of the State Normal Schools and
State Teachers Colleges at Bloomshurg. slgreed to.
Doctor Keith stated that in accordance
with the plan suggested he would a.ppoint as an
arrangements committee the follovdng:
Dr. Francis B. Haas, Chairman, Bloomshurg
Dr. D. V}. Armstrong, Lock Haven
Dr. W. H. Straughn, Ivfensf ield
In line with the suggestion in paragraph
of the suggested outline Doctor Keith appointed
as a Progrcjn Committee the following:
(a)
Dr. J. Linwood Eisenherg, Chairm,an, Slippery Rock
Dr. Francis E. Haas, Bloomshurg
Dr. Ezra Lehman, Shippenshurg
Miss Jennie M. Ackerraan, Indiana
Ilr. George A. Retan, Llansf it-Id
Mr. Henry Klonower, Department of Public Instruction/^
12.
Entrance regid rement to State Teachers
Colley s
Doctor Keith stated that no student should "be
admitted unless the Principal of the Teachers College has
a statement signed by the Principal of the High School
from which the student was graduated.
It does not seem
wise or possible to eliminate students v/ho have low marks
in the high school under present entrance regulations.
Doctor Keith stated that he did not think it
was wise at this time to modify the entrance requirements
so that a distinction on the basis of scholarship may be
made for entrance t.> the JJormal Schools. Our requirement..
for graduation from the Normal School is a satisfactory
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completion of the curriculum, and admission to
that curriculuin is the graduation from an
approved four-year high school.
At the present time v/e do not have any
which to eliminate or discriminate
between students with high marks and low marks
so long as a passing grade is maintained in the
If the student proves unsatishigh school.
factory later on, discretion must he used in the
school in which he is matriculating.
"basis on
Doctor Keith stated that it might "be a
good thing for each of the Principals to consider whether or not we should modify our present
entrance requirements.
13.
Under "Glass I S tudents " should
we include teachers in s ervice
completing courses on the c ampus
in the afternoon and evening and
are looking forward to the Baccalaureate Dsgrae or the Normal
School Certificate.
On motion of Mr. Allen seconded "by Doctor
Gordinier it was voted that a student must take
at least thirteen semester hours to "become a
full-time student in the State Teachers Colleges.
Agreed to
Doctor Keith asked how many of the schools
is, those taking
had part-time students; tliat
work on the campus in the evening and on Saturdays
Doctor Eisenterg, Mr. Hill, Doctor Leliman,
Doctor Crawford and Doctor Haas stated they did
not have ar^ such students.
Doctor Eiemer stated they were reporting
their students separately cuid not under Class I
Students, "but as "Saturda;'' classes."
Doctor Straughn reported twelve students,
Mr. Allen six students, Doctor Gordinier seventyfive students and Doctor Armstrong fifteen students,
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Doctor Keith stated that he thought it
advisa"ble to make an additional class or group
for this type of sttident hecause it was not
fair to put them in the "Class I Students."
This is the item on which the appropriation
and many other things are "based.
On motion of Mr. Allen, seconded hy
Doctor Rieraer it was voted to classify these
students taking v/ork in the evenings and on
Saturdays on the campus as Class III students part-time students on the campus taking less
than thirteen semester hours of work. Agreed
to.
14.
Proposed course in "Speech
Correction ."
Doctor Keith stated that inasmuch as
this item was placed on the docket "by Doctor
Cameron and he had left the meeting due to
illness in his family, the item would "be continued on the docket for discussion at the
next meeting of the Board.
15.
Uniform Standard Tests for Juniors
On motion of Doctor Haas seconded "by
Doctor Straughn it was voted to remove this item
from the docket.
Agreed to.
16
Sa"bhatical Year for Teachers and
Principals in th e State Normal
Sc'nools and State Teachers Colleges
Mr. Hill stated that he felt something
should "be done concerning a Sa"b"batical Year for
teachers and principals who have rendered effective
and distinguished service to the normal schools of
the State for long, un"broken periods of time.
Doctor Keith asked Mr. Hill to make a
further study of this matter and let him have the
facts.
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17.
Should salaries of teachers he
paid while attending '?pproved
conferences?
Doctor Keith stated that he felt if the
Principal definitely assigned a teacher to attend
a meeting v/ithin the State, the expenses should
he paid hy the school, hut the Principal should
use his judgment in m*ing these assigrjnents. The
expense of attending National Conferences should
he paid hy the individual tiut without loss of
salary.
On motion of I'ilr. Allen seconded hy Doctor
Gordinier it was voted to adjourn at 5:45 P.M. and
re-convene at the next regularly schedule time,
ITarch 15,
1929.
Respectfully suhmittod
Lli nut e s
app roved:
A^
S/tate
Superintendent of Puhlic Instruction
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION
TEACHER BUREAU
Harristurg
REPORT of COmaTTEE on EVALUATION of
NON-STAtTDAED CREDENTIALS of CANDIDATES
for DEGREES in STATE NORMAL SCHOOLS
and TEACHERS COLLEGES
Name of Applicant
Date of Application
Address
Normal School or Teachers College
in which Degree is Desired
EVALUATION REPORT
(Evaliiation
"by
the Credentials Bureau)
Credit for four years of equivalent high school work is
Memorandum of Credit.
incomplete until the applicant has "been granted a CERTIEICi.TE OP PPE-PROFESSIONAL
EDUCATION.
This Certificate is issued only after the deficiencies, if any, have
"been removed and the fee of one dollar has heen paid to the Credentials Bureau,
Department of Puhlic Instruction.
Signature
A.
Record of High School
work completed
Year
or
years
Numher
of
Tinits
of person
who
evaluates
credentials
Total units credited
Total units lacking
[OTERl
Date
Official Evaluation of Certified Ee^.ord of Acadorr.ir'- and Professional Wo:
Completed fcy Applicants for a Tegree in th^ Elementary Hdiicaticn Curriculum in a State Teachers College. Evaluation Yy the CoraraiTtee
on the Evaluation of Kon-Standard Credentials, in the
Teacher Bureau
Institution
j^artip
Approval,
including
substitutes
Suhject
EIiUCATIOU
Approval
including
suhstitute-
Sutject
MATHSl'TATICS
Introduction to Teaching.
Psychology & Child Study
Educational Psychology
History of Education .....
Educational Measurements
Student Teaching
Technique of Teaching
Kindergarten-Pri .Theory
Principles of Education
Hist, and Organization of
Education in Penna
Supervision & Administr'n
of Elementary Schools
Practical Scnool Contacts..
ENGLISH
English (l)
Oral Expression
English (2)
Teaching of Primary Reading
American Literature
Teaching of Spelling and
Language (Pril)
Teaching of English
Children's Lit. & Storjr Tel
Advanced Composition
English Literature
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
Teaching of Nvjnher
T'ch'g of Arithmetic.
T'ch'g j^ Superv'n of
Arith.in Elem. Schools
.
.
.
SOCIAL STUDIES
Teh' g. of Social Stud.,
American Government..
Economics
Tch'g Soc .St'ds (Fri.
Educational Sociology
Civic Education in
Elementary Schools..
"
I
SCIENCE and GEOGFAPHY
Educational Eijlogy
Nature Study
Economic Biology
Nutrition
Descriptive Astronomy ....
Health and Hygiene in
Elementary Schools
Physi ography
Prin. of Human Geog
Teaching of Geography. ....
Teaching Geography Fri Gr
(
ARTS
Music
Art
Hand writ ing
History and Apprec'n
of Music
History and AH'rec'n
of Art
Physical Education
.
ELECTIVE
Elective
-
,
TOTAL
.
136
Approved
Signature of Persjn
Credentials
Date
v/ho
Evaluated
Secretary, Committee en the Evaluation
of Non-standard Credentials
(
oii:r
)
Coraruonwealth of Pennsylvania
DEPARTIvlENT of public INST'RLFCTION
Karri s"burg
EEPORT of COM'IITTEE on EVALWATIOK of
IION-STAEDAEI) CEEIEIITIALS of CAIIDIDATES
for DEGREES in STATE NOmiAL SCHOOLS
and TEACHERS COLLEGES
Name of Applicant
Pate of Application
Address
Normal School or Teachers College
in which Pegree is Pesired
EVALUATION REPORT
(Evaluation
"by
the Credentials Bureau)
Memorandum of Credit. Credit for four years of equivalent high school v/ork is incomplete until the applicant has heen granted a CERTIFICATE OF PRE-PROFESSIOKAL EPUCATIC!^
This Certificate is issued only after the deficiencies, if any, have "been removed
and the fee of one dollar has heen paid to the C^spdentials Bureau, Department of
Puhlic Instruction.
A.
Record of High School
work
completed'
Official Evaliiation of Certified Eecord of Academic and Professional Work
Completed "by Applicants for a Vegvee in the Jimior High School Cur^Evaluatfoh hy 'the Committee
ricul-'am in a State Teachers College.
on the Evaluation of iJon-Standard Credentials in the
Teacher Bureau
Institution
Name
Approval
inciuci ing
suhstitutes
Subjec^
ErUCATIOIT
Introduction to Teaching.
Psychology ; Adolescence...
Educational Psychology
Purpose, Orga.nization &
Development of Jr. H.S. ..
History of Education
Educational llea-surements ..
History & Organization of
Education in Penna
Student Teaching & School
Contacts
Technique of Teaching
Principles of Education ...
:(H
Approval
inclur'in''
Suh iect
juhstitutas
ARTS
Appreciation S. Application of Art
History ^ Appreciation
of T.Tusic
liandv/riting
Physical Edxication ....
SLECTIV ES
Free elective
4
Eirst Elective Field...
ENGLISH
En,aish (1)
Oral Expression
Engl i sh 2
English Literature ........
American Literature
Advanced Composition
lTu.matic English
(
)
SCIEKCE and GEOGEAPhT
EdUGitionzi.1 Biology
Human Geography
World Problems in Geog. ...
Everyday Science
Health & Hygiene in Junior
High School
Second Elective Field
IS
lAL STUDIES
Social A Inijustrii-l History
of U.S
Economics
American Government
Lduc'.tional Sociology
3 0C
»
Gui da:iGe
TOTAL
136
Approved
Signature of Person
Datfc
v;ho Ev,.lu?,ted
SecrGt?,ry, Cornmittee on the Ev?,lU'-.tion
of llcu-.Stand'.rd Credent is.ls
OAfEH
M
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
DEPARTMMT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION
Harrisbur3
MEETING OF THE BOARD OF
Friday
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N0RI.1AL
SCHOOL PRINCIPALS
w
March 22, 1929
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DOCKET
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Reading and consideration of the minutes of the last meeting of the
Board held in the Department of Public Instruction, January 18, 1929.
I.
Unfinished Business
II.
1.
Report of the Curricula^. Revision Committee
a.
b.
c
d.
e.
Visual Education
Additional electives
Change in name of curriculum IV
Industrial Arts Education
"Special Class" Education
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Report by the S ecretary'- of the Board of_ C ontrol on " Activities of,.-^"'
the Pennsylvania State Normal School Athletic A ssociation " *'
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Report of Committee on " Uniform Fees in the State Teachers Coll^g£S^'jT
and State Normal Schools"
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Report of Committee on " Out-of -State Students
Teachers Colleges and State Normal Schools"
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Repor t of Committee on
7.
Revision of Article XX
8.
Seminar courses as electives
9
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Organization
10
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Report of the Committee on "Pennsylvania State Normal School
Athletic Association"
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of_
" Fraternities in
e nrolled in
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^ Cj^
the State^
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the State Teachers Collegga<^
^ in_
four-year curriculums
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State Normal Schools and State Teachers Colleges
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Regord of deeds in the_ various counties in TJhich the Commom/ealth
o£ Pennsylvania is the Grantee for_ the account of_ the several State
Normal Schools
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Proposed course in "Speech Correction",
12
Should •^e modify the present entrance requirements to the State
Normal Schools and State Teachers Colleges?
13.
Sabbatical Year for Teachers and Principals in the State Normal
Schools and State Teachers Colleges
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III.
^i <
New Business
1
Institutions e:i?en an "A." rating by the American
Association of Teachers Colleges
2.
Normal School Enrollments
3
Re solution of the A ssociation
tendents of Allegheny County
4
Allocation of State Hi^xw^y Funds for the building of
roadv;a7/-s at State Normal S chools and Teachers Colleges
5
C hang e of iiame of
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Second Semester
of_
!>^-
District Superin-
different classes in the teacher
training institutions Freshman S ophomore Junior and
Senior
,
,
,
6.
Maximum amount of credit for a summer session
7
State Printing and loca l necessities
8
Advisability of extendin g the normal school curricula to
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Mr. John
C_.
Dight
three 7/ears
9
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Student delegates to conferences at
Ne^:7
York City
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10
Application of State Teachers Colleges for registration
with the New York State Department
11.
Recommendation of specific texts to prospective teachers
by normal school instructors particularly" those in the
training school
,
12.
Newspaper advertising
15 .
Should students matriculating in the Pennsylvania State
Norma l Schools p resent credentials entitlin g them to
a dmission in a_ N ormal School in their ovm state as a
pre-requisite for entering a Pennsylvania State Norm.al
School or Teachers College?
NOmiAL SCHOOL
PRWCIPALS' MEETOTG
March 22, 1929
A stated meeting of the Board of Normal School
Principals of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania was held in
the Department of Public Instruction, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
March 22, 1929 at 9:30' A.M.
In the absence of Doctor John A. H. Keith, State
Superintendent of Public Instruction, Doctor Rule, Deputy
Superintendent, presided.
The following members of the Board were present:
Francis B. Haas
G. G. L. Riemer
Robert M. Steele
Leslie Pinckney Hill
T. T. Allen
C. C. Crawford
Charles R. Foster
A. C. Rothermel
William R. Straughn
C. H. Gordinier
Ezra Lehman
J. Linwood Eisenberg
Norman ^. Cameron
Henry Klonower
Bloomsb-urg
Clarion
California
Cheyney
East Stroudsburg
Edinboro
Indiana
Kutztown
Mansfield
Millersville
Shippensburg
Slippery Rock
West Chester
Department of
Public Instruction
The State Teachers College at Lock Haven was
represented by Mr. M. DeTurk High, Dean of Instruction.
1
.
Approval of the minutes of the previous meeting
of the Board
A copy of the minutes having been sent to each
Principal subsequent to the meeting, they were not read.
On motion of Dr. Riemer seconded by Dr. Steele the
following corrections to the minutes were made:
page 351, last paragraph "secondary
schools" shotild be changed to read
"secondary school teachers",
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page 357, second paragraph "Dr. Riemer California - no" and "Dr. Steele - Clarion absent" should read "Dr. Riemer - Clarion no" and "Dr. Steele - California - absent".
On motion of Dr. Foster, seconded by Dr. Riemer,
it was voted that the minutes of the previous meeting be
approved as corrected.
Agreed to.
II. Unfinished Business
1.
Report of the Curricular Revision Cooraittee
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Visual Education
Additional electives
Change in name of curriculum IV
Industrial rirts Education
"Special Class" Education
Doctor Eisenberg, Chairman of the Curil cular
Revision Committee, repcar-ted as follows:
"A meeting of the Curricular Revision
Committee was held in the Teacher Bureau,
Department of Public Instruction, Thursday,
February 7, 1929. Those present were:
Dr. J. Linwood Eisenberg, Chairman
Dr. W. R. Straughn
Mr. T. T. Allen
Mr. Henry Klono?/er
1.
The Coramittee recommends that a summer session
course of tv7o semester hours on the basis of
two hoiirs of classroom work and two semester
hours credit be authorized in Visual Aids in
Education. This course may be credited as a
free elective for all students or may be
credited in place of Technique of Teaching
for experienced teachers.
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2.
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The Cofflmittee recommends that each teacher
training institution be permitted to offer,
as an elective, an additional three semester
hour course in each of the following fields:
Education, Elementary Education, English,
Mathematics, Foreign Language, Science,
Geography, Social Studies, Music, and Art,
and that each institution specializing
Art, Music, Health, Commerce and Home Economics, be permitted to offer an additional
three semester hour course in each curriculum in ;7hich it specializes.
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The Committee recommends that the four year
curriculum for the Preparation of Jvinior
High School Teachers be chsinged to the Four
Year Curriculum in Secondary Education (for
the preparation of Junior and Senior High
School Teachers) .
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The Committee recommends that tTrenty-tvra
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semester hours of roik in the field of
Industrial ^irts may be offered in each ^
L^r^
institution which has the appropriate ^/v '"Tjii^i
facilities in the four- year Secondary
P "fV^ -^^
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Education C\irriculum and that students
77ho choose this elective field be certified to teach Industrial Arts in Jionior
High Schools.
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The Committee "ishes to report progress on
the proposed curriculiim in 'Special Class'
Education."
On motion of Doctor Eisenberg seconded by Doctor
»?as moved to adopt Item I of the Report.
Dr. Cameron raised a question as to Tiiether or
not the course in "Visual Education" should be placed on
the same basis as "Technique of Teaching", Tjhich he felt
77as the most important course in the curriculum.
Dr. Haas felt that t'7o semester hours of credit
for two hours of classroom vjork was very liberal. He pointed
out that 50^5 of the coiirse was laboratory work, and that
probably one semester ho\ir of credit was sufficient.
Dr. Cameron stated that he agreed with Dr. Haas.
All courses should be of college level.
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On motion of Dr. Haao seconded by Dr. Lehman
-,7ith the approval of the Superintendent,
the Curricular Revision Committee be authodzed to develop
the complete details of this course for the coming summer
session.
it was voted that
In discussing Item 2 of the report of the Curricular Revision Committee, Dr. Eisenberg stated that the
additional electives are to take the place of the "electives"
and are not to take the place of any of the required courses
now in operation.
On motion of Dr. Eisenberg seconded by Dr. Foster
it was voted to accept and adopt Item 2 of the report of the
Curricular Revision Comraittee.
Agreed to.
On motion of Dr. Eisenberg seconded by Dr. Cameron
voted to accept and adopt Item 3 of the report of the
Curricular Revision Committee. Agreed to.
it Jias
In discussing Item 4 of the report of the Curricular
Revision Committee, Dr. Eisenberg explained that a four-year
curriculum in Industrial iijrts Education had been presented by
the Board and the Superintendent had approved the same pending
the availability of funds to put it into operation. The
CoLiaittee felt that in order to provide immediately teachers
who are prepared to do this Trork, ~e should offer tiuenty-two
semester ho\irs in the field of Industrial Arts until such
time as the four-j'-ear curriculum is put into operation. Not
It was the thougjit
all schools will want to do this work.
of the Committee that a few of the schools could offer the
work iramediately as a major.
Doctor Rule asked how many of the schools could
take on this work without additional equipment and very
littie additional expense.
Doctor Gordinier, Mr. Hill, Doctor Haas, and Doctor
Straughn felt that they could do the work v/ithout additional
equi pment
Doctor Eisenberg and Doctor Crawford stated that
they had some equipment but probably not enough to do this
work.
Doctor Riemer stated they had sufficient equipment
to prepare a general shop teacher if that is what is wanted.
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Dr. Steele stated that they had some equipment and room for additional equipnent. There seemed
to be qtoite a demand for this type of work in hie
Service Area and he felt there shotild be eacae v?ay in
trhich to meet this demand.
Mr. Allen, Dr. Foster, Dr. Rothermel, Dr.
Armstrong, Dr., Lehman, and Dr. Cameron stated that
they had no equijxnent to do this type of work.
On motion of Dr. Eisenberg seconded by Dr*
Straughn it was voted to accept and adopt Item 4 of the
Curricular Revision Committee, ^igreed to.
On motion of Dr. Eisenberg seconded by Dr.
Riemer it was voted to accept the report of the Curricular Revision Committee on Item 5» Agreed to.
2.
Report by the Secretary of the Beard of
Control on "activities a£_ the Pennsylvania
State Normal School athletic -association"
Mr. KlonoTTer read the report as given to him
by Mr. Moorhead, Secretary of the Board of Control. The
report follor/s:
Gaiaes
Name of School
Bloomsburg
Scheduled
Scores
Submitted
W
L
Games
Unreported
By
'.Thorn
Unreported
West Chester 1
Lock Haven 1
Millersville
i^hippensburg
12
West Chester
California
Clarion
Edinboro
Indiana
Slippery Rock
10
3
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PiaijsuBH
UaABJI 3^001
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BUBipni
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CO
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SjnqspTioj:q.s
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BTUJtOJfXBO
SjnqsTuooxa
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On motion of llr. Allen seconded by Dr. Riemer
it was voted to receive the report of the Secretary
of the Board of Control and place it on file and
:further that it be spread on the minutes of the
meeting of the Board.
3.
Agreed to*
Report of the C oiauitt ee on "Pe nnsylvania
State Normal School Athletic A ssociation"
Mr. Allen, Chairman of the Committee on
"Athl'etic Association" reported for the Committee as
jfollows:
"A meeting of the Athletic Committee was
held on Thursday afternoon, February 7,
1929 in the office of the Teacher Bureau
vith the following manbers present:
Doctor Eisenberg, Mr, Allen, and Mr,
Moorhead present. Dr. Cameron, a member
of the committee was unable to be present
The committee made the following recommendations for consideration by the Board of
Normal School Principals:
That no student transferring from one
institution to another be peirmitted to
psLTticipate in any inter-collegiate competition within a year following such
transfer.
1.
2.
That Ai'ticle VI, Section I-a, be
amended by omitting the words "or who is not
maintaining a passing grade in at least
thirteen (13) semester hours of work."
3.
That certification of eligibility lists
be continued according to Article VI,
section Vl-a.
That the number of players to be sent on
athletic trips be deterrained by eaoh Principal
subject to budgetary limitations,
4.
5.
That there be no change in the report
required to be made to the Executive Secretary"
Dr. Cameron stated that he 7fould like to see a
resident rule of one year, but that it not be binding in
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institution to another.
the transfer of a student from one
in one of the
If such a student has been in residence
transfers for a good
Teachers Colleges for a year and then
such a student. On
reason, that should not be held against
a student from
admit
should
Principal
the other hand, no
^hy ne left the
another institution vrithout first kno-^ing
school.
there
Dr. Straugtin stated that inasmuch as
in regard to Item
seemed to be some difference of opinion
again to the committee for
I that the matter be referred
reconsideration.
Rianer
On motion of Dr. Straughn seconded by Dr.
back to the commatter
^hole
this
refer
to
voted
was
it
mittee for further consideration.
Lehman
On motion of Mr. Allen seconded by Dr.
^
Item
2 of the report ofyV^.
adopt
and
accept
to
voted
was
it
to.
Agreed
Committee.
the Athletic
Steele
On motion of Mr. Allen seconded by Dr.
of the Athletic
report
the
3
of
Item
accept
to
voted
was
it
no;?
CommittinS'ich is a continuance of the regulations
m
force.
jVgreed to.
Foster
On motion of Dr. Straughn seconded by Dr.
of
report
the
of
Item
4
adopt
and
it was voted to accept
the Athletic Comraittee. Agreed to.
Straughn
On motion of lv!r. AUen seconded by Dr.
of
report
the
of
Item
5
adopt
ar>^,
it was voted to accept
the Athletic GoPMittoe. .igreed to.
4.
Report of Committee on 'njniform Fee_s in_
Normal
the State Teachers Colleges and State
Schools.**
Committee'*
Dr. Straughn, Chairman of the "Fee
report of
reported for the Committee. He stated that the
had a
which
things
two
upon
dependent
was
comraittee
the
report.
final
the
on
very important bearing
First, the catalogues for the Normal Schools
Colleges are all out for the present school
Teachers
and
year and the announcements made.
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Secondlyj that this whole matter of board,
fees, receipts, at cetera is dependent upon the action
of the Legislature.
Dr. Straughn distributed charts sho-zring the
variation of charges, fees, et cetera in the several
normal schools. He stated that these forms viere sent
out to each of the normal schools and the information
requested. ?71ien the individual charts vrere received,
the suraraary sheet was prepared and then distributed to
all the normal schools.
On motion of Dr. Straughn seconded by Dr.
voted to receive the report of the Cominittee on "Fees" and refer it to the Normal School
Principals for study with the understanding that it
would come up for further consideration at the next
meeting. Agreed to.
Riemer it
5
.
r7as
Report of the Committee on " Out-of -State
Students enrolled in the State Teachers
Colleges and State Normal Schools
.
Dr. Haas, Chairman of this Committee reported
for the Committee as follov/s:
There are several points that should be considered in this study.
1.
We do not take the point-of-view that
all out-of-state students should be
excluded from the Pennsylvania Normal
Schools, but we do feel that such
applications for admission to the Pennsylvania State Normal Schools should be
held until all State applications are
provided for.
2.
Tuition should be paid in advance for
out-of-state students at a yearly rate
set by the State Superintendent of
Public Instruction. At the present
time we feel that it would average
about $200.00 per year,
3.
That these regulations be effective for
new students but not retroactive.
4.
That those
benefit of
\7ho
oxuc
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have now received the
Educational institutions
may by the payment of the amount set by
the State Superintendent secure a release
from their contractual obligations.
Dr. Haas stated that the Committee had
given some thought and study to this question and they
felt also that no definite action could be taken on
the question until the iiAiole matter of fees, et cetera
had been definitely determined upon and as the matter
now stands this question would be decided and is
dependent upon the action of the Legislature. He further
^suggested that if any of the Principals had suggestions
to offer, the Committee would be glad to have them.
On motion of Dr. Haas seconded by Dr. Riemer
voted to receive the report and defer action
until a later date. Agreed to.
it was
6
.
"
Report of Committee on Fraternities in
the State Teachers Colleges"
Dr. Lehman, Chairman of the Committee, stated
that there had been so many requests for organizations
the
of this kind, he asked that this item be placed on
docket again for further discussion. At the time the
subject was up for discussion at an earlier date the
Committee rendered a report which was accepted and
ordered filed. The recommendation at that time was to
the effect that:
committee believes that the organization of social fraternities or
sororities in the Normal Schools and
Teachers Colleges is unnecessary and
undesirable under present conditions."
"Yo\ir
Dr. Lehman stated that he did not feel the
Committee could do anything further at this time as
the Committee was discharged.
Dr. Rule thought that if the members of the
Board desired any further details in this matter the
Committee could be re-appointed and reconsider the
question of "Fraternities",
On motion of Dr. Haas seconded by Dr. Crawford
as
it was voted that the docket be cleared of this matter
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it is the judgment of the Board that this
is a matter #iich should be handled by
the local Boards of Trustees. Agreed to.
it is the judgment of the Board that this is a
matter which should be handled by the local Boards
Agreed to.
of Trustees.
Dr. Steele and Dr. Lehman, members of the
Committee on "Fraternities" were satisfied with this
decision.
7.
Revision of Article XX
Doctor Keith stated that Article XX had been
rewritten for the second time and numerous changes made.
The matter of Service Areas and Districts for
the Normal Schools and Teachers Colleges was taken up
and that it seemed wise to let it stand as "Districts"
rather than "Service Areas". As the matter now stands,
the appointment of the Boards of Trustees is in the
hands of the Governor. Dr. Keith further discussed the
subject but in executive session.
8.
Seminar courses as electives in four-year
curriculums
Dr. Steele raised this question as a suggestion
for an additional elective in the four-year Junior High
School curriculum.
He further stated that since we had the
recommendation of the Curricular Revision Committee in
regard to the additional electives in the several fields
the matter was adjusted to the satisfaction of those
concerned in his district.
9.
Organization of State N ormal Schools and
State Teachers Colleges
Doctor Keith stated that he would like to have
a committee of the Normal School Principals to work with
him on this subject. Each of the charts which were submitted were different in detail of administration and
organization. He felt that in some way we ought to get
these organizations in a more uniform set-up. He stated
that this whole matter will have to be revised in the
light of the new legislative action.
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On motion of Mr. Allen seconded by Dr.
Foster, it was voted that the State Superintendent
appoint a committee of three to work with him in the
matter of the "organization of the State Normal
Schools and State Teachers Colleges." Agreed to.
Doctor Keith stated that he would like to
have volunteers for this work. In response Dr. Haas,
Dr. Steele, and Mr. Allen volunteered their services.
Doctor Keith asked Dr. Haas to act as Chairman of the committee, which assignment he accepted,
10
Record of deeds in the various counties
in T^hich the C ommonwealth of Pennsylvania
is the G rantee for the account of the
several State Normal Schools .
.
Dr. Rule stated he was anxious to have the
Principals get this matter cleared up as quickly as
possible
SoFiO of the Principals had checked all
deeds and had the matter about cleared for their
.
school.
The Board adjourned at 12:45
for luncheon and re- convene
at 2:00 o'clock
11 •
Proposed course in
" Speech
Correction"
Dr. Cameron asked to have this matter
discussed at the request of one of his teachers
who felt that such a coiirse was needed.
However, he felt that with the action of the
Curricular Revision Committee providing electives, such
a course co\ild be offered as an elective in one of the
subject fields mentioned in the report.
12
.
Should
vie
modify the present entrance require-
ment s to the State Normal Schools and State
Teachers Colleges?
Dr. Keith stated that he had one or two
complaints that a student was refused admission on the
basis of low high school stsinding.
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Dr. Keith raised the question whether^ under
the present regulations, they had the right to refuse
admission if a student had been graduated from an approved
high school, even though the student had a very low mark.
Dr. Keith suggested that the entire Board think
about this matter and be prepared to discuss the matter
at the next meeting.
Mr. Klonower read a letter from a Miss Carris
Bell Parks of the English Department of the State Teachers
College at Indiana. It was suggested in this letter that
certain entrance requirements be set up for students who
were deficient in English.
Dr. Keith suggested that the letter be acknowledged
and statement that the whole matter is being referred to the
Ciirricular Revision Committee for consideration.
13.
Sabbatical Year for Teachers and Principals
in the State Normal Schools and State Teachers
Colleges
Mr. Hill stated that this item had been placed
on the docket at his suggestion. He had gathered together
quite a lot of data and statistics and would like to present
a detailed report at the next meeting of the Board, if permitted to do this.
Dr. Keith stated that they would carry the item
over for consideration at the next meeting of the Bc».rd.
III.
New Business
1 . Institutions given an "A" rating by the
American Association of Teachers Colleges
Mr. Klonower advised the Board that certain of
the institutions had been given an "A"" rating by -the
American Association of Teachers Colleges. The institutions so rated are:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
B.
7.
Bloomsburg
East Stroudsburg
Indiana
Mansfield
Shippensburg
Slippery Rock
West Chester
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2
Normal School Enrollments
-
Second Semester
A Svumnary of the Enrollments of the State
Normal Schools and State Teachers Colleges was distributed to each of the Normal School Principals. Each
principal was a,sked to check the sheet for errors. At
a later date sufficient corrected copies will be sent
to each Normal School for distribution to the several
Boards of Trustees.
3.
Resolution of the Association of Pi stri ct
Superintendents of Allegheny County
Dr. Rule explained the situation which lead
up to the resolution passed by the Association of
Superintendents of the Independent School Districts of
Allegheny County. Mr. Klonower read the resolution
presented to the State Council of Education under date
of February IS,. 1929.
"At a meeting of the Association of District
Superintendents of Allegheny County held in
Homestead, February 13, 1929 at which all
of the fourteen Superintendents of the
County were present, together with Mr.
Klonower, Head of the Teacher Bureau,
Department of Public Instruction, the
following resolutions were unanimously
adopted and ordered reported to the Department of Public Instruction:
First: We heartily commend the purpose
of the Department of Public Instruction, as
set forth in the recently adopted certificate
regulations, to raise the standard of training
for teachers in the schools of the Commonwealth.
Second:
"Je
suggest that the present form
of Emergency Certificate be discontinued at the
earliest date feasible, and that some form of
temporary single-subject certificate be devised,
to be issued, on request of superintendents, to
teachers already holding Standard Certificates.
Third: Owing to the present confused
situation growing out of the employment in the
grade schools of teachers holding College
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Provisional Certificates which do not include the
elementary subjects, we urge that, if possible,
all teachers holding College Provisional Certificates not validated for the elementary field,
and on which they have tau^t under terms of
legal employment prior to June 30, 1930, may have
such certificates extended to include the elementary
field on request of a superintendent of schools
under whom they have taught, accompanied by a satisfactory rating card and such other evidence of
successful experience as the Department of Public
Instruction may require.
Fourth: Since some individuals are endowed
by nature with qualities requisite for successful
teaching in an elementary school, and some have by
the same token the qualities requisite for success
in the secondary school field, while still others
have no imterial aptitude for teaching in either
field, we strongly urge that the Department of Public
Instruction require that all schools desiring approval
of their teacher training departments for certification
purposes shall, as one requisite for such approval,
institute at once an approved system of scientific
study of individuals desiring to enter the teacher
training department in order that such students may
be intelligently advised as to whether they should
prepare to teach, and if so in which field such preparation should be made.
,
Vv'e would also urge that
in addition to the
records now required to be filed in your Department
with the application for a College Provisional Certificate such approved schools be required to submit a
copy of the findings of this personal investigation,
together with the advice based thereon.
,
Sincerely your.;,
(Signed)
C. C. Kelso
President Association of
District Superintendents of
Allegheny County"
He then read the action taken by the State Council
of Education which follows:
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"Owing to the situation gro"ing out of the
eraplojrment in the eleraentary schools of
teachers holding College Provisional
Certificates which do not include the
elementary subjects, all teachers holding
College Provisional Certificates not
validated for the elementary field, and
on ?7hich they have taught under terms of
legal employment prior to June 30, 1929
may have such certificates extended to
include the elementar3'- field on request
of a commissioned superintendent of
schools under whom such teachers have
taught, accompanied by a rating card
indicating satisfactory teaching in the
elementary field."
^•
Allocation of State Hj ghT7ay F unds
for the building of roadrrays at_
State ITorma.1 ^chools ajid Teachers
Colleges
Doctor Rule explained that this is simply a
notice for each Principal to send to him a blue print
showing all the present roads ^rith appropriate markings
indicating those which are to be improved and such which
should be new roads into the College grounds, together
with a statement of the repairs that should be made and
also the kind or t3rpe of new roads that are desired.
Make all suggestions and markings as definitely as
possible so that the Highway Department will have definite
information to guide them in giving fxirther advice.
Several of
posts which had been
were not posted in a
as to guide visitors
the Principals stated that the sign
erected by the KighY;ay Department
conspicuous place or in such a place
to the College grounds.
Dr. Rule suggested that each of the Principals
get in touch \Yith the local engineer of the Highway
Department and have him adjust the matter.
5.
Change of name of different classes in
the teacher training institutions ,
Freshman Sophomore Junior and Senior
,
,
Dr. Steele suggested the change in name for
students in the Normal Schools and Teachers Colleges,
designating them as first, second, third, and fourth
year students.
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Dr. Rothermel suggested that the matter be
dropped until such time as all curriculums are on a
four-year basis in all schools.
By unanimous consent of the Board, the item
was removed from the docket,
6
Maximum anioxmt of credit for a summer
s ession
Dr. Rule stated that it was definitely ruled
by the State Council of Education that no student may
receive more semester hours of credit for a s\jmmer session
than there are weeks in the sumraer session in a given
institution which appears on the accredited list of institutions for the Commonwealth. If a summer school is in
session six weeks, a student m.ay receive six semester hours
of credit, and if a summer school is in session for nine
weeks, a student may receive nine semester hours of credit.
Mr. Allen stated that this regulation of the
State Council of Education would interfere with the regulations of the Board of Normal School Principals which was
to the effect that in some exceptional cases with the
approval of the Principal, a student would be allowed to
carry seven semester hours of work. It did not seem right
to break faith with such students who had been promised
that they could secure seven semester ho\irs of credit.
Dr. Rule stated that he felt this would have to
be worked out in each institution and handled in the best
possible way.
7
State Printing and local necessities
Mr. John C. Dight
Mr. Dight of the Bureau of Publications, said
in part:
"Under the present code which is being presented
for adoption, the ms-tter of printing will have to be handled
by the Bureau of Publications, Department of Property and
Supplies. This will very likely be handled by what is known
as an kgencj. We are not sure at the present time just how
this new Administrative Code will effect the Normal School
Principals. The printing business for the State is very
large, and the Department of Property and Supplies is able,
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on account of the extremely large amount of paper that
is used in printing, to purchase at prices below what
each individual can buy. In mexiy cases the prices to
the Department is below what the papermen sell to the
wholesaler and thus considerable saying is accomplished."
He fi.irther stated that he felt sure that they
could save the schools a great deal of money on printing
and papers, forms, et cetera of all kinds, and at the
same time be able to standardize the forms used in the
institutions.
As a working basis he asked each of the Principals
to submit to him at an early date the following:
is used or has
used during the past year. Send them to Mr.
Dight of the Bureau of Publications.
1.
A sample of each form that
2.
Indicate the number of each form in use
over a period of one year.
3.
The price per thousand that you are paying for
each form.
4.
The date of delivery of each form.
This list should include all forms of any description, pamphlets, programs, accounting forms, everything that
is used in the institution.
8.
Advisability of extending the normal schoo l
curricula to three years
Dr» Steele stated that we should abandon the two
year curriculum for the preparation of elementary teachers
and offer in place thereof a three year curricul^um.
Dr. Straughn stated that he did not see how we
could take any action on this question until our financial
situations are settled.
Dr. Keith stated that he did not think we had as
much of a surplus of teachers as some people seemed to
think. Until such time as there is a large over supplj'' of
teachers, to cannot go to the four year level of preparation
completely. In the new certification regulations some rapid
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strides toward advancing the standards for teaching
have been made. These standards can be raised, but he
did not think this was the time to prescribe a four
year level.
9
.
Student delegates to conferences at
New York City
Dr. Haas stated that he felt we should consider
seriously the advisability of sending students to this
conference in Nev; York City.
He further stated that he felt there were some
points we had to consider in this matter: first, participation of students in this t^'pe of conference is growing.
We have fourteen institutions in Pennsylvania and we should
try in some of our conferences to have student conference.
He is hoping that the Program Committee for the Eighth
Annual Conference of the Normal Schools and Teachers Colleges
will try to find a place on the program for such a conference.
Nev; York University is very anxious to have some of our
students participate in the student conferences.
Dr. Keith stated that he was willing to have a
student conference at the Normal School Conference if such
a conference could be arranged.
10 .
Application of State Teachers Colleges for
registration with the New York State Department
The New York State Department had held up some of
the certificates of persons who had been graduated from the
State Teachers Colleges. These persons were the holders of
the College Provisional Certificates, and it was necessary
for the institutions in the State of Pennsylvania to file
applications for recognition with the State Department of
New
Yorfc.
Dr. Rule stated that he had all the applications
from the several schools, but he felt that it was impossible
to compile all the information into one composite report and
make the application as a inrhole. He suggested that each
school should secure the application v;hich had been sent to
him and individually make application to the New York State
Department for recognition.
11 ,
Recommendation of specific texts to prospective
teachers by noiroal school instructors particularly
,
those in the training school
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Dr. Foster stated that a book agent had
made the remarK to him that some of the teachers in
the Normal School had recommended specific texts to
teachers for their use when leaving the Normal School.
He objected to it because of the ruling of the Board
in regard to the sale of books, magazines, et cetera.
The judgraent of the Board ^as to the effect
that teachers should use discretion in this matter.
12.
Nerrspaper advertising
Dr. Straughn stated that Tie should have some
manner of bringing to the attention of the public the
advantages of the Teachers Colleges. He felt that T7e
did the Trrong thing when ',7e discontinued all forms of
advertising. In the end the schools are the loosers
If ve lack public
and not the advertising mediums.
support, it may be because '^e do not bring to the
public eye the -^ork of the Normal Schools and Teachers
Colleges. As far as the public is concerned now,, the
Teachers Colleges do not exist.
Dr. Lehman stated that he was strongly in
favor of advertising. The ruling of the Board is no'i to
the effect that there shall be no newspaper advertising,
but there ought to be some viaj in ^hich "e could do
legitimate advertising.
On motion of Dr. Cameron seconded by Dr. Steele
the Superintendent appoint Dr. Straughn
and tT70 other members of the Board to investigate the
matter of legitimate and adequate adirertising for the
Normal Schools and make a recommendation to the Beard at
its next ij.eeting.
Agreed to.
it
vo'^'^l "t^at
'.Tas
13
.
Should s tudents matriculating in the
Pennsylvania State Norma l Schools
present credentials entitling them
to admi ssion in a Norriial School in
t heir o-^ni state as a pre-recuisite
for entering a_ Pennsylv ania St a_te
Normal School or Teacher s College?
Dr. Keith stated that all Principals should
require students from other states to present such credentials as would entitle them to admission in their o.-ni
State institutions "Then they desire to be admitted to o\rr
State institutions.
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The question -las referred to the committee
co'Tcerning the question of ''Out-of -State Students".
14
Out-of-state travel
Dr. Keith asked '.'hj'-, if teachers desire tc
go to a meeting outside of the State or in the State,
and it is for their professional improvement and not a
definite assigrment from the Principal of the school,
they should not pay their ovrn expenses? He suggested
that thic matter be considered by each principal and
discretion used in sending requests for out-of-state
travel to him for approval.
15
Bulletin of Pennsylvan ia S tate College
Dr. Straughn pointed out thit there "ere statements in Volume 21, Number 16 of the State College Bulletin
distributed throughout the State that should be challenged
by the Normal Schools.
On motion of Dr. Strauglm seconded by Dr. Haas
it was voted that Dr. Keith appoint a committee of three
of the Normal School Principals to go to State College and
consult v.'ith President Hetzel about this matter. Agreed to.
Dr. Keith felt that this 7ras the best solution
to the problem, and he accordingly appointed the follo'jing
committee:
Dr. Francis 3. Haas, Chairman
Dr. Robert M. Steele
Mr. T. T. Allen
On motion of Dr. Gordinier seconded by Dr. Lehman
voted to adjourn at 5:15 and reconvene for the re xfc
meeting of the Board of Nonnal School Principals, May 17, 1929.
it
T-ias
Respectfullj"- submitted
//
TL-nAJ
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Minutes approved:
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g^QoJot^-vt-^
O-^
state Supe^ntendent of Public Instruction
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"><
CoiTiiT.onaealtli
of Peni'isylvaiiia
PUBLIC IMSTRHCTION
TFAOHER BUREAU
Harri sburg
DEPiiHTlvIENT
MEETING OF THE
01*'
BO.'iPD
Friday
0? NOmiAL SCHOOL PRITICIPAIS
-
May 17, 1929
DOCKET
I.
II .
Reading and consideration of the minutes of the last meeting
of the Board of Normal School Principals held in the Department of Public Instruction, March 2S, 1929.
Unfinished Business
1.
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Report of the Curricular R evision Committee
a.
b.
c.
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Visual Education
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Electives-—iVdditional ElectivesIndustrial .irts Education.
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2.
Report of Committee on "Uniform Fees in the State
Teachers Colleges and State Normal Schools
3.
Report of Committee on "Pennsylvania State Normal
School Athletic A ssociation"
a.
4.
5.
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Out-of-state games
Repor t by the Secretary of the Board of Control on
"Activities of the Pennsylvania State Normal School
Athletic Association"
"Modification
Report of Co.Tmittee on
Requirements"
of the Entrance
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" Relations
with Pennsylvania'^?\^^
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Report of Cormnlttee re
state College"
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Report of Committee on " Out-of -State Students enrolled
in the State Teachers Colleges and State Normal Schools"
8.
Orfranization of State Normal Schools and State Teachers
Colleges
9.
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Newspaper Advertising
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Sabbatical Year for Teachers and_ Principals in the
State Normal Schools and Teachers Collsges
III. New Business
1.
Professional Status of Teachers
2.
Certification Regiilations
3.
Certification of the Graduates of fo-urcurriculums
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Contracts for the next school year for instructor
of the S tate Normal Schools and State Teacher^'
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Colleges
5.
Maintenance of Principals as it relates to the
State Retirement System - Mr. H. H. Baish
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6.
Standardization of printing supplies for the
State Teachers College
7.
Allocations of State Highway Funds for the building
of roadways at State Normal Schools and Teachers
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Colleges
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Administrative procedures involved in the operation
of the Normal Schools and Teachers Colleges during
the tra nsitio nal s tages of the Fiscal and i^dministrative Codes,
9.
10.
Issuin g of Statements of release from teaching
experience in the pub li c schools qf_ this Commonwealth
Cooperation of supervisors of student teaching in
Colleges in the revision of the St
elementar3'' school courses of study
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Placement service in the institutions
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SCHOOL
NORJVIAL
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MEETING
May 17, 1929
A stated meeting of the Board of Normal School
Principals of the Commonwealth of Peimsj'-lvania was held in
the Department of I'ublic Instruction, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, May 17, 1929 at 9:30 A.M.
During the temporary absence of Doctor John
A. H. Keith, State Superintendent of Public Instruction,
Doctor Rule, Deputy Superintendent, presided.
The following members of the Board were present:
Francis 3. Haas
G. C. L. Riemer
Robert IvL Steele
Leslie Pinckney Hill
T. T. Allen
C. C. Crawford
Charles R, Foster
A. C. Rothermel
D.
1.
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Ai-mstrong
Bloomsburg
Clarion
California
Cheyney
East Stroudsburg
Edinboro
Indiana
Kutztown
Lock Haven
William R. Straughn
C. H. Gordinier
Ezra Lehman
J. Linwood Eisenberg
Norman '7. Cameron
Majislield
Henry
Department of Public
Instruction
Pllonov/er
Approva
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Millersville
Shippensburg
Slippery Rock
West Chester
of the ininutes of the previous meeting
of the Board
A copy of the minutes having been sent to each
Principal subsequent to the meeting, they were not read.
On motion of Doctor Lehman seconded by Doctor
Gordinier, it was Y.o"fc e.d that the minutes of the previous
meeting be approved as submitted.
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II.
Unfinished Business
1.
Report of the Ciirricular Revision Committee
Visual Education
"Special Class" Education
Additional Electives
Industrial Arts Education
a.
b.
c.
d.
Doctor Eisenberg, Chairman of the Curricular
Revision Committee, reported as follows:
"A meeting of the Curricular Revision
Comniittee was held in the Teacher Bureau
of the Department, Thursday, May 16, 1929
at 3 P.M.
Those present were:
Dr. J. Linwood Eisenberg, Chairman
Dr. W. R. Straughn
Mr. T. T. Allen
Henry Klonower
1.
The committee submits for consideration
and approval an outline of a course in
Visual Education arranged in sequential
units. The satisfactory completion of
this course will entitle the student to
one semester hour of credit in Technique
of Teaching or free elective.
If this
course be approved, it mil become
operative during the summer session of
1929 at those institutions in which
there is sufficient demans.
(Detailed course appear as exhibit A)
2.
The committee recommends that the question
of the introduction of courses for the
preparation of teachers of "Special Classes"
be held in abej''ance as this does not seem
to be the opportune time for the development
of such courses.
3.
The committee recommends that in order to
meet the demand for part-time teachers of
Industrial Arts in the Junior High School
field, that the State Superintendent
designate at his pleasure two schools, one
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in the eastern section of the State
and .one in the western section of the
State, to offer tr/enty-tYro semester hours
of work in the field of Industrial Arts
Education. The courses arranged in
sequential order have been submitted.
Students completing this elective field
should be certified to teach Industrial
Arts in the Jimior High Schools:'"
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(Detailed courses appear as exhibit B)
On motion of Doctor Eisenberg, seconded byDoctor Rothermel it was moved to adopt Item I of the Report.
Agreed to.
On motion of Doctor Riemer seconded by Doctor
Eisenberg it was moved to continue Item II on the docket
for discussion at the next meeting of the Board. Agreed to.
On motion of Doctor Eisenberg seconded by
Doctor Foster it was moved to adopt Item III of the Report
of the Curricular Revision Committee. Agreed to.
At this time Doctor Keith came in and took
charge of the meeting.
Doctor Eisenberg raised a question about
"additional electives" and also stated that some people
seemed to think that the Board had tightened too much on
the question of courses and electives.
Doctor Keith stated that the Normal Schools took
this advanced step forward in the four-year curricular for
the preparation of teachers, and these curricula were from
the start recognized as preparation for a vocation.
Doctor Foster asked if they could submit briefly
a statement showing the exact situations that need to be met
in connection with just this sort of thing and have it considered at the September meeting?
Doctor Keith stated that we have our field; it
has been cl^rly defined and set down for us and that we
should realize this program before we go any further. At a
later time if the program needs to be changed, let us change
it for the better.
The schools should not go fourteen
different ways. He further stated that he had no objection
if the Board wanted the matter referred back to the Curricular
Revision Committee for fxorther considei'ation by them.
On motion of Mr. Allen seconded by Doctor Riemer
it was voted to refer this whole matter back to the Curricular
Revision Committee for reconsideration.
Agreed to.
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2.
Report of Coimiittee on "Uniform Fees in
the St ate Teachers C olleges and State
Ncrrral Schools "
Doctor Straughn, Chairman of the Fee Committee,
reported for the committee stating that nothing more had
been done because the matter was all contingent on the
la?7s nor? going into effect governing the State Teachers
Colleges.
Doctor Straughn stated, hoTrever, that T7ith the
consent of the Board this matter could be continued on
the docket for further discussion after the Fiscal and
Administrative Codes, and xlrticle ZX becomes operative.
Doctor Keith stated that this matter should be
considered at the next meeting of the Board.
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Repor t of Co mmittee on " Pennsylvania State
Normal School Athletic Association"
a.
Out-of State games
Doctor Rule suggested that it might be a good
thing to refer this Trhole matter to the Committee on
Athletics and have the committee consider the matter
and bring a report back to the Board at its next meeting.
On motion of Doctor Lehman seconded by Doctor
Eisenberg, it ^as voted to refer this question of "outof -State" games to the Committee on the "Pennsylvania
State Normal School Athletic Association."
Agreed to.
4.
Report 't^ the Secretary of the Board of
C ontrol on " Activities of the Penns ylvania
State Normal School Athletic Association .
Doctor Keith read the report submitted by the
Secretary of the Board of Control -^hich follorjs:
"I have received the folloTTing results of
baseball games played this season:
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From Bloomsburg
April 20:
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Report of Committee re: "Rel at ions
FennsyiYania State Colle.f^e."
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Doctor Haas, Chairman of the Committee to investigate the situation.
He reported as folloYTs:
"Report of Committee appointed by Doctor Keith to
talve up T7itli Doctor Hetzel the status of our
four-year graduates of State College''
Committee:
Dr. Jraacis B. Haas, Chairman
Dr. Robert M. Steele
Mr, T. T. Allen
Since the Board of Principals ".ms meeting Friday,
May 17, and since it seemed advisable for the
Committee to take some action before another
bulletin was issued by State College, smd since
it 7/as not possible to have the Committee as a
body visit State College before the meeting on
Friday, I arranged for a visit Trith Doctor Hetzel,
Monda3'-, May 13, 1929 as a representative of the
Committee. I was very cordially received by
Doctor Hetzel, discussed the situation and later
took lunch Tith him and v/ith Doctor Chambers.
BeloTT is a sismraary of our conclusions as well as
a recommendation "hich has the approval of the
Conmittee.
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We mutually recognize that as State agencies Tre
have a responsibility to coordinate the -^ork of
our institutions to the end that satisfactory
standards may be maintained, that the time of
students and the money of the State be not v.'asted,
and that the best interests of the State's educational policy for its teachers be furthered.
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The present bulletin iias specifically discussed
and it -.Tas mutually agreed that the objections
both as to form and content would be removed ".Tith
a mutual understanding of the problems involved.
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Recormeiidatioias - After considering the various
angles and the various equities in the problem,
our best judgment is that a small committee
shotild be appointed by the Superintendent of
Public Instruction and by the President of State
College. It is believed that the Committee to
be appointed by the Superintendent should include
(a) the Secretary of the State Council of Education because cf his intimate knowledge of the
baccalaureate degree standards and the accompanying machinery, (b) the Director of the Teacher
Bureau because of his intimate knowledge of the
credentials and other situations relating to the
teachers colleges, and (c) the Chairman of the
Curricular Revision Committee because of his
intimate kno7;ledge of the details of our various
courses.
Such a committee Tsre believe would V7ell
and abl;'' present the point of view of the
Principals. The President of State College would
probablj' appoint the Dean of the School of Education, the Dean of the Graduate School, and a representative of one of the other Departments.
want to emphasize the fact that Doctor Hetzel
was in full sjTiipathy with our point of view
toward the future development and importance of
the graduate teacher training work, the necessity
for the State maintaining proper standards in all
of its institutions, and the necessity for active
cooperation among such institutions. ¥e believe
that a comraittee such as suggested above can get
together aro\ind the table and without unreasonably
delay mcl:e a decided move tofjards the solution of
o\ir coinmon problems."
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Doctor Keith also read a letter from Doctor Hetzel,
President of Pennsylvania State College, in connection with
this matter and it seemed that he was well pleased with the
conference with Doctor Haas and the conclusions and recommendations agreed upon.
On motion of Doctor Cra-.rford seconded by Doctor
Riemer it was voted to accept the report of the Committee as
read by Doctor Haas, the Chairman, .igreed to.
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On motion of Doctor Strau'jhn seconded by
Doctor Lehman it was voted that the Superintendent be
requested to appoint a committee consisting of the
Secretary of the State Council of Education, a member
of the Curricular Revision Committee, and a member of
the Committee on the Evaluation of Non-Standard Credentials to cooperate with the committee to be
appointed by Doctor Hetzel.
Doctor Iveith accordingly appointed Doctor
Rule, Doc'J>or Eisenberg and Mr. Klono'^er to serve on
this comraittee.
7.
Report of Committee on "Out-of -State
S tudents enrolled in the State
Teacher s Colleges and State Normal
Schools,"
Doctor Haas, Chairman of the Committee on
"Out-of -State" students, reported for the committee.
He stated that there were no new developments in this
situation and his coiirnittee was waiting to see the
developments in the Fiscal and Administrative Codes,
and ilrticle XX.
Doctor Keith stated that he would authorize the
committee to continue and to submit a detailed report at
the next meeting of the Board.
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Organization of State Normal Schools
and State T eachers Colleges
Doctor Haas, Chairman of the Committee on
"Organization" reported for the committee.
He distributed a tentative statement of results
and suggestions as follows:
T. T. Allen, R. M. Steele, F. B. Haas, Chairman
Mr. Klonower attended the morning meeting of the
Committee and the afternoon conference with Doctor Keith.
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1.
The Administrative Code
The major situations in the
new code having to do with the organization situation appear
to be the following:
a.
Trustees are appointed by the Governor.
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b.
Trustees elect the Principal nitli the approval of
Business Manager may be employed
the G-overnor
with the specii'ic approval of the Governor for the
position and the person.
c.
The Trustees are responsible for the general control
and management of the institution.
d.
The Superintendent is a member ex-offi-:;io of every
Board.
e.
The Superintendent approves the by-lav-'s and regulations of the Board.
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The Board of Principals is responsible for the administration of the professional side of the institution.
Actions must be approved by the Superintendent.
g.
All employes are nominated to the Board by the I'rincipal.
h.
The amendiuents make possible the change of title from
"Principal" to "President" when the proper State
authorities approve.
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The Department of Property and Supplies becomes in general
responsible for setting up schedules against which all
purchases are made. In certain cases local initiative mas'be alloT"ed the institution.
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The Department of Property and Supplies becomes responsible
for the administration of all buildin,:^ projects.
Fiscal Cede
a.
The large change wrought by the Fiscal Code has to do with
the collection of all fees by an individual delegated with
this authority by the head of the Revenue Department.
b.
In the light of our discussion considering the major
situations noted above, the administrative organization
as set up on the attached chart is given as a basis of
discussion. Only the major activities and the lines of
responsibility are suggested. Tiie following points
should be noted in relation thereto:
1.
The lines of administrative service as set up on
the chart in an actual organization are reflected
of course in the titles given to the individuals
charged ?,'ith the responsitality for the particiilar
service.
2.
Depending; upon the size of the institution it will be
perhaps advisable to separate or combine certain services.
For example, in large institutions it might be advisable
to make a distinction between the maintenance of (a) povrer,
light, heat, water, etc., and (b) custodial services.
3.
changes vrhich -rrill be brought by the Fiscal and Administrative Codes will make necessary three very different
services, 77hich however, are related and may properly be
combined in one individual, namely, collections, pxirchases,
and accoixnts. It is probable that the Department of
Revenue -(Jill desire to delegate collection to an em_ployee
of the institution.
If so, we believe this will be highly
desirable from every point of viev7.
4.
The conference group agreed that the advisable set-up
under the new organization should consider a change in
the title as well as in the delegation of administrative
responsibility in certain cases iinder the present Business
Manager form of organization. We are suggesting for this
office the use of the -yrord "Bursar" which is a good traditional college term-, and that to this officer be given the
responsibility for (a) collections if the Revenue Department
desires such a delegation, (b) the responsibility for p\irIt is to be noted
chases, and (c) for handling accoujits.
that the new set up will require the development of an
individual who will have more or less the nature of a contact
man with the Harrisburg Departments. Such an individual
shovild be able to-malce and handle routine contacts, although
in the beginning of our administration under new Codes we
believe it highly desirable that the State contacts be made
through the head of the institution.
This does not necessarily mean a loss of salary altho
it would probably mean a modification of the present classification.
The necessity for a reconsideration of many matters
under the new Codes also offers an opportuiity to make
desirable cha^iges.
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Doctor Keith has also asked the committee to consider in rough
outline a form for suggestive by-laws. The committee suggests that
you secure copies of the Administrative and Fiscal Codes, that you
give them some attention and a review of those parts that have to do
with our institutions, and that you communicate with me with reference
to any suggestions that you may have.
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Doctor Haas suggested that the Principals take
and outline home and study them, that a date
the submission in writing of specific critidid not seem wise to have a prolonged disthis time as some of the Principals are not
familiar with the Fiscal and Administrative Codes and
do not know exactly how they relate to Normal School
the charts
be set for
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cisms.
cussion at
administration.
Doctor Keith asked if it were not possible for
the Principals to study this report and to submit a
written report to the Chairman, Doctor Haas, not later
than June 30, 1 929?
On motion of Doctor Riemer and seconded by
Doctor Straughn it was voted that the report of Doctor
Haas be received and ordered filed, and further that
the Principals be directed to send in writing to Doctor
Haas not later than June SO, 1929 their criticisms and
evaluation, favorable and unfavorable, of the suggestions
and chart submitted. Agreed to.
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9.
NeTfspaper Advertising
Doctor Straughn stated that this had been carried
over from the previous meeting.
He stated that he felt there was a certain type of
newspaper publicity, not advertising, that the Normal Schools
and Teachers Colleges needed. He felt that they were not
getting the recognition they needed from the public through
the newspaper. In some cases we are told that because of the
fact that they did not advertise in the papers, the papers in
turn could not accept their news items.
Doctor Keith stated that he did not think we needed
the newspaper advertising but that we needed the publicity
end of it
Doctor Straughn stated that perhaps it would be a
good thins; to send the news articles to the Department.
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Sabbatical Year for Teachers and Principals in the
State Normal Schools and Teachers Colleges .
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Mr. Hill 7/ho had asked for a discussion of this
subject stated that unless there was some objection and
other Principals wanted the discussion, he 'rould ask to
have the matter remo"ved from the docket.
Doctor Keith asked that it be done accordingly.
The Board adjourned at 12:30 for luncheon and
reconvened at 1:45 o'clock.
III.
Not?
Business
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Professional Status of Teacher s in Penns;'-lvan ia
Ttr
Klonower distributed a "S-Jinmary of the Professional Status of all Teachers in Pennsylvania as of
November 1, 19S8." He pointed out the districts in which
substajitial progress had been made during the past eight
years.
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Cert ific ation R egulations
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Mr. Klonower distributed the printed copy of the
new booklet on "Certification of Teachers - 1928" which contains all the new standards adopted by the State Council of
Education December 7, 1928.
He further stated that these booklets were available in any quantities that the Principals might desire and
suggested that the Principals could do much to clear the
atmosphere of misinformation that seemed to be abroad concerning new requirements for certificates.
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Certific ation
curriculums
of_
the G-raduates of ioy^-jfea.T_
I/Ir
Allen read the regulations on page 14
"Additional Branches" as follows:
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"Until September 1, 1931, in order to add
a subject to a certificate in the secondary
field credentials showing the satisfactory
completion of twelve semester hoiurs of
approved preparation must be presented."
He raised a q^uestion as to why graduates of the
Normal Schools and Teachers Colleges could not be certified
under this regulation instead of reouiring eighteen semester
hotirs.
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Doctor Keith read the regulations on page 31 of
the report of the Curricular Revision Committee, '^hich reads
as follOT7s:
"the teacher may teach in any public school
any subject in Thich he has earned eighteen
or more semester hours of credit."
Doctor Keith stated that we had a certain pride
in setting up requirements which were higher than the liberal
arts colleges, because we are primarily teacher preparation
institutions
It was agreed to reaffirm the policy on page 31 of
the report of the Ciirricular Revision Committee.
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Cont racts for the next school year for instructors
of th_e State Normal Schools and State Teachers
Colleges
Doctor Keith stated that each of the Principals
should make hijs contracts in the usual way, subject to the
limitations of the budget. The allocations will be made in
due time to each school .
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Maintenance of Principals as
it_
relates
to_
the
State Retirement System - D r. K. H. Baish
Doctor Baish stated that there appeared in the
minutes of the Retirement Board under date of 2Jovember 20,
1918, the following resolution adopted by the Board of
ITormsil School Principals:
"It is the recommendation of the Normal School
Principals that the employees in order to be
eligible in the State Retirement System, must be
employed on a yearly contract basis."
Secretary H. H. Baish of the School Employes'
^Retirement Board called attention to the conditions under
which non-teacher employes in the State Teachers' Colleges
may become members of the School Employes' Retirement System.
The Retirem.ent Board has ruled that non-teacher
employes in order to be eligible for membership in the Retirement System must be employed on a yearly contract basis. Dr.
Baish explained that the purpose of this ruling was to permt
non-teacher employes whose employment was likels^ to be permanent to become eligible for membership in the Retirement
System, and also to excuse from membership those whose
employment was likely to be temporary.
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He said the Principal of each institution should
see that each non-teacher employe who desires the protection
of the Retirement System is employed on a yearly contract
basis, and all whose employment on such a basis began since
July 18, 1917 are classified as New Entrant members of the
Retirement System. Any employe ?fhose employment on a yearly
contract b&sis began prior to July 18, 1917 is classified as
a Present Emplo^'^e and unless such employe filed an application for membership before July 1, 1926 such Present Employe
cannot now become a member of the Retirement System.
Doctor Haas stated that according to his \mderstanding the Board of Trustees should say which positions
are to be filled on a 3''earl3'- contract basis. Employees
should be advised that they have the privilege of joining
the Retirement System on or before a certain date. The
minutes of each Board of the several State iTormal Schools
and State Teachers Colleges state whether or not an emploj^e
is employed on a yearly contract basis. He asked if this
were correct? Doctor Baish replies "jres".
Doctor Keith also discussed the maintenance value
of the Principals. He pointed out that as it stsinds now
the Principals are allowed to pay on ,?100.00 per month. The
Retirement Board has set the figure for maintenance, which
is approximately ^?1200 per year.
It seems that some are not
satisfied to pay on only $100.00 a month and they feel that
they should be pa3'-ing on a larger salary so that they will
receive more when retirement age comes. He asked whether
the amount should stand or be increased and thus increase
the equitjr at retirement age?
On motion of Doctor Haas seconded by Doctor
Eisenberg it T7as voted that the present situation remain
as it is with regard to the item of maintenance as it
relates to the State Retirement System. Agreed to.
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Standardi zat i on of printing supplie s for the
Stat e Teachers Colleges
Fir. Pickens of the Department of Property and
Supplies discussed this matter. He stated that the Biureau
of Publications will talce over the matter of all printing
for the State Normal Schools and State Teachers Colleges.
The Bureau of Publications will work out all recuisitions
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and orders for printing. These vrill be cleared
through the Department of Public Instruction.
Doctor Gtraughn asked ho'.v soon they
could make delivery on rush orders in :eiiLer;eericy
cases, llr. Pickens stated thej"" could do this
•ithin thirty da3'-s because if they could not
handle them, they -.Tould malce arrangements Trith
the local printer to handle the job after the
order had been approved by the Bureau of Publications.
Doctor Lehman raised a question as to an
unexpired contract v.'ith a local printer ~hich an
institution might have at the present time and a
contract -jhich '.-jould not expire by May 31, 1929.
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Pickens replied that after June 1, 1929 all
such contracts are null and void and the Bureau of
Publications of the Property and Supplies is the
only legal printer.
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Doctor Keith stated that all the forras
used in the State Teachers Colleges had been sent
into the Department ajad sanething had to be done
to get them in some sort of standard form and
shape. He felt that a committee should be appointed
to -.vork on the standardization of these forms.
On motion of Doctor Gordinier seconded by
Doctor Riemer it "jas vot ed to ask Doctor Keith to
appoint a committee of three jNIormal School .Principals
to "'ork on the standardization of the forms in use by
the Normal Schools and Teachers Colleges. Agreed to.
Doctor Keith accordingly appointed the
follo-.Ting committee:
Dr.
Dr.
Dr.
Dr.
Francis B. Haas, Chairman
Dallas W. Armstrong
Ezra Leliman
James N. Rule
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Doctor Rule suggested that the date for the first
meeting of the committee be agreed upon as June 10, 1929. The
members of the committee agreed to come to Harrisburg on this
date.
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Allocations o f State Ii igh-.7ay Funds for the
building of road-.7ays at State Normal Schools
and State Teachers Colleges
Doctor Rule asked that this item be placed on the
docket. He stated that some of the schools had not yet sent
in their requests for new roads and repairs of roads. He
pointed out the advisability of getting these suggestions or
requests in as quickly as possible.
8.
Admi ni st rative proce dures involved in the
oper"at_iori of the Normal Sch ools an_d Teachers
Colleges during the transitional s tages of
the Fiscal and Administrative Codes
and Supplies
I\!r. Scott of the Department of Property
discussed this subject from the point of view of the new Fiscal
and Administrative Codes.
He stated that definite information could not be
given at this time mth reference to several items and methods
of procedure, but all this is being worked out and plans
arranged for taking care of the new functions. Opinions by
the Attorney General are still needed. All these things will
be submitted to the Principals in writing in time for new
business June 1, 1929. They will also submit a list of
perishables and non-oerishables with schedules of prices for
use by the Principals and all necessary information as to the
routine to be followed in the purchasing of all items that
concern the schools. He further stated that he felt everything would be worked out to the entire satisfaction of all the
Normal School Principals.
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Issuing of Statement of relea se from teaching
experience in the public schoo ls of this
Commonwealth.
Several of the Normal School Principals stated that
they had received letters from former students asking for a
release from teaching in Pennsylvania.
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Mr. Klonower read letters which had been received
now employed in New Jersey and also a letter
which has been sent to each student applying for a release
from teaching experience in Pennsylvania. He firrther read
a letter that had been sent to Doctor Roscoe L. West,
Director of Teacher Training of the State Department of
Education, New Jersey.
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Doctor Keith stated that in order to have a
uniform policy in regard to this matter, such letters
should be forwarded to the Teacher Bureau for reply.
10 . Cooperation of supervisors of student teaching
"in the State Teachers Colleges in the revision
of the State elementary school courses of study
Doctor Keith stated that we are in the process
Doctor Shaw
of revising our elementary course of study.
and Miss Purcell are proposing a change in the elementary
course of study and they would like to have some advice
from the supervisors of our student teaching in the State
Teachers Colleges. They would like to have each Principal
submit the name of one or two of their best teachers, or
supervisor of student teaching, who would be willing to
serve on a committee of this kind. He further stated that
he thought the entire work of the committee vrould be done
in writing and no personal visits to the Department would
be necessary.
Doctor Rule asked each Principal to iTrite down
and submit to him before the close of the Board meeting
the name of the persons 77hom he felt would be best fitted
to give constructive suggestions to this piece of work.
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Placement S ervice in the Institutions
Doctor Keith read a letter from a Superintendent
who protested a policy of a certain Dean of Instruction
who refused to recommend students wh®n a high beginning
salary was offered. In other words, he wanted to tell the
School District T^at it should pay these beginning teachers.
Many of the smaller districts cannot afford to
amploy these teachers because they cannot pay the salarj;-,
and at the same time this policy antagonizes the superintendents.
Doctor Keith requested each Principal to look into
this matter very carefully.
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12.
Institutes for the school year 1929-50
Mr. KlonoTrer distributed a list of Institutes
with dates and places of meeting for the school jea.r 1929-30.
Doctor Keith stated that each of the Principals should note
the dates of the Institutes in his Service Area and set aside
that time so that each can spend some time at the Institute,
not as an official speaker, but to shovr interest and help if
he can. This will give some publicity to our teacher-training
program as it relates to each particular school.
IV.
Miscellaneous
At this point Doctor Rothermel requested permission
to present an item not on the docket. Consent granted.
Doctor Rothermel brought to the attention of the
members of the Board, the fact that Doctor G-ordinier was about
to retire from active service and that this would be the last
meeting of the Board which he would attend. He spoke of the
pleasant relations existing between Doctor Gordinier and the
members of the Board and of the service which Doctor Gordinier
had rendered to the teacher preparation program as Principal of
the State Normal School and later as Principal of the State
Teachers College at Millersville
In the name of the Board,
Doctor Rothermel presented to him a very beautiful jeweled
cigarette lighter and a box of cigars in appreciation of the
Board's feeling to^vard Doctor Gordinier.
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Doctor Gordinier accepted the gift with thanks.
On motion of Doctor Riemer seconded by Doctor Haas
it was voted to adjourn at 4:50.
Agreed to.
Respectfully submitted
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Exhibit B
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sequential courses in Industrial Arts Education
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PROCEEDINGS
of the
Meetings of the Board of Normal
School Principals
June 1, 1928 to May 31, 1929
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INDEX
"Proceedings of the Meetings of the Board
of Normal School Principals, June 1,
1928 to May 31, 1929"
342
Accreditment by other states
Activities of Athletic Association - report by Board of
338-348-370-373-390
Control ...
367
Additional Activities
389
Additional Electives
403
Administrative procedures - Fiscal and Administrative Codes
386-398
Advertising - nev7spaper
382-403
Allocation of state highway funds
379
American Association of Teachers College - "A" rating
339-356-377
Article XX
Association of District Superintendents of iillegheny County 380
resolutions
.
Athletic iissociation n-ctivities - report by Board of Control
338-348-370-373-390
.
357
Athletic policies
344-355
Audit by Main and Company
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...,„...
Baccalaureate degrees - recognition
Bulletin of Pennsylvania State College
350
387
.....
352
Calendar - State Teachers College
342
Carnegie Fund Study of relation of secondary and higher education
399
Certification of four-year graduates
399
Certification regulations
382
Change of names of different classes
332
Change of name - Health and Physical Education
367
Change in name of ciirriculum IV
363
•
Class I - students
336
Class rings and pins and school annual
.332-346-367-388
Committee report of Curricular Revision Committee
360
Conference - annual Normal School
344
Conference - faculty
339
Conference - stiident
Contract for Normal School and State Teachers Colleges
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instructors
383
Credit - Maximum amount for summer session
343-350
Credit for teacher institutes . .
....
322
Credit for tours ^onder auspices of State Teachers Colleges
343
Credentials, irregular
367
Curriculum IV - change of name
332-346
Curriculum for preparation of "Special Class" teachers
... 332-346-367-388
Curricular Revision Committee reports
Day and Boarding student rates
Deeds - records
350
357-378
380
Enrollment - second semester
Enrollment of out-of-state students
Entrance regulations - modifications
Equivalent coiirses - transferable credits
Evaluation of irregular credentials
Extension of Normal curricula
Extra-curricular courses ..
4
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.....
Faculty conferences
Fees - uniform
Fiscal and Administrative Codes - procedure
Four-year graduates certification
Four-year kindergarten curriculimi
Fraternities
.
342-349-357-394
362-378-391
332
351
384
360
•
344
341-349-374-390
403
.
399
332
359-376
.
.....
Guidance program
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.
360
Health and Physical Education - change of name
High School teachers' qualifications
332
343-351
Institute
Industrial Arts Education
Irregular credentials
Irregular credentials evaluation
405
367-388
343
351
"Journal" - use
Junior High School teachers'' preparation
359
345
Kindergarten curriculum - four-year
332
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Late entrants to summer school
Length of summer sessions
Main and Company audits
Maintenance - State retirement system
Miscellaneous
Modifications - entrance regulations
Newspaper advertising
Normal curricula extension
Organization
Out-of-state
Out-of-state
Out-of-state
344-355
400
405
380
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enrollment
students - pre-requisite credentials
travel
.
.386-398
384
357t377-394
342-349-375^9i
Pennsylvania State Normal School Athletic dissociation report
Placement Service
Preparation of Junior High School teachers
Pre-requisite credentials - out-of-state students
Printing supplies - standardization
Professional status of teachers
Publications - uniform
.....
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of Normal Schools
359
343
386
387
.
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.
373-390
404 .
345
386
401
399
340b»M9
Rates - day and boarding students
Rating of Teachers Colleges by American Association of
Teachers Colleges
Recognition of Baccalaureate degrees
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Records - deeds
Registration with New York
Regulations - certification
Relation with Pennsylvania State College
Resolutions of Association of District Superintendents of
Allegheny County
Revision of elementary coiorses - cooperation of supervisors
342-350
379
350
357-378
385
399
392
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380
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404
.....
364-379-398
Sabbatical year - teachers
365
Salaries during approved conferences
336
School annual
356
School nurses - duties
.356-377
Seminar courses
367-388
"Special Class" education
.332-346
"Special Class" teachers - curriculum for preparation
385
Specific texts for prospective teachers
364-378
Speech correction
401
Standardization of printing supplies
383
State printing
400
State retirement system - maintenance
403
Statement of release
363
Students "Class I"
339
Students - conferences
385
Student delegates
343-356
Student teaching (Off canipus)
Study of relation of secondary and higher education by Carnegie
34S
Foundation
359
Summer school - late entrants
343
Simmer session - length
383
Summer session - maximum amovint of credit
.344-355
Superintendent's letter to trustees x)f Normal Schools
404
Supervisors' cooperation in revision/\.elementary courses
332
Syllabi - uniform for State Teachers Colleges and Normal Schools
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Teacher Institutes - credit
Teachers' qualifications - high school
Teachers' Sabbatical year
Tests - uniform - standard for Juniors
Tours - credit for, under auspices of Teachers Colleges
Transferable equivalent courses - credit
Travel - out-of-state
343-350
343-351
364-379-398
364
322
332
387
....
.341-349-374-390
Uniform fees
340-349
Uniform publications
364
...
Uniform standard tests for Juniors
332
Uniform syllabi for State Teachers Colleges and Normal Schools
359
Use of "Journal"
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Visual education - proposed courses
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Commonv;eal th of Pennsylvania
DEPARnffiWT Or PUBLIC INSTRUCTION
Harria'btirg
MEETING OF THE BOARP OP NORMAL SCHOOL PRINCIPALS
Friday
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SeptemlDer 21,
1928
Reading and consideration of the minutes of the last
meeting of the Board held in the Department of Public Instruction, May 25, 1926.
1.
Unfinished Business
II.
1.
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Report
the CuiTicular Revision Committee
a/
Equivalent courses creditable in transferring
from one cun^iculum to another
"b.
Credit for toxirs conducted under the auspices'
of the State Teachers Colleges
c.
Curriculum, for the preparation of "Special
Class" teachers
d.
Change of name from Health Education to
Health and Physical Education
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Report of Committee on "Class Rings and Pins"
"School Annual"
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3.
Report of the Committee on "Activities of the Pennsylvania State Normal School Athletic Association" "by the
Secretary of the Board of Control
4.
Report of Committee on "Revision of Article JX"
5.
Report of Committee on "Stud.ent Conferences"
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Report of Committee on "Uniform Publications by the
State Teachers Colleges and State Normal Schools"
7.
Report of Committee on "Uniform Fees in the State
Teachers Colleges end Normal Schools" including fees
for breakage, transcription of credits, et cetera
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8.
III.
Proposed revision of the "Certification Regulations'*
New Business
1.
Cooperation with the Carnegie Foundation in its
study of the relation of secondary and higher education
2.
Out-of-state students enrolled in the State Teachers
Colleges
3.
Tentative enrollments in the State Teachers Colleges
and State Normal Schools
4.
Revision of rates for Eay and Boarding students
5.
Accreditment ty other States of Pennsylvania State
Teachers Colleges
6.
Evaluation of all irregular credentials suhmitted
by students for admission to State Teachers Colleges
and meeting expenses incident thereto
7.
Credit for Teacher Institutes conducted hy the State
Teachers Colleges
8.
Qualifications of teachers to he recommended for
positions in classified four-year high schools
9.
Length of Summer Session in the State Normal Schools
and State Teachers Colleges
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shall "be done when forty or more students are
doing student teaching at one time in a center distant
from the normal school re classroom instruction that
should he concurrent with student teaching?
10.
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11.
Normal School Faculty Conference
12.
The Superintendent's letter to the Normal School Trustees
13.
The audit hy ATain & Company
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NOmiAL SCHOOL
PRINCIPALS' IffiETING
September 21, 1928
A regular meeting of the Board of Normal
School Principals of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
was held in the Department of Public Instruction,
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, September 21, 1928.
The meeting was called to order at 9:00 A.M.
by Doctor J. N. Rule, Deputy Superintendent of Public
Instruction.
The following members were present;
Francis B. Haas
Robert M. Steele
Leslie Pinckney Hill
G. C. L. Riemer
T. T. Allen
C, C. Crawford
Charles E. Foster
A.
C. Rotherinel
Armstrong
Straughn
e.
Gordinier
Ezra Lehman
J. Linv/ood Eisenberg
Norman V.'. Cameron
Henry Klonov^er
D.
IV.
W.
E.
H.
Jonas E. Wagner
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Bloomsburg
California
ChejTiey
Clarion
East Stroudsburg
Edinboro
Indiana
Kutztown
Lock Haven
I'!ansfield
Millersville
Shippensburg
Slippery Rock
West Chester
Department of
Public Instruction
Department of
Public Instruction
Approval of the minutes of the previous
meeting of the Board.
A copy of the minutes having been sent to each
Principal subsequent to the meeting, they were not read.
On motion of Doctor Armstrong seconded by
it was voted that the minutes be approved.
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Allen,
Doctor Cameron suggested that it might he well
to have a complete index of all previous meetings of the
Board of Normal School Principals.
Doctor Riemer suggested that all reports of
committees accepted or approved hy the Board he placed
in the minutes immediately following the acceptance of
the report.
II.
1.
Unf inished Eusiness
Eeport of the Carricular Revision Committee
a.
Equivalent courses creditable in
transferring from one curriculum
to another
h.
Credit for tours conducted under the
auspices of the state teachers colleges
c.
Curriculum for the preparation of
"Special Class" teachers
d.
Chiuige of name from Health Educ ration
to Health and Physical Education
e.
Uniform syllr,^hi for the state noimal
schools and state teachers colleges
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Four year kindergarten curriculiim
Doctor J. Linwood Eisenherg, Chairman of the
General Curricular Revision Committee, reported as follows:
"A meeting of the Curricular Revision Comjnittee
was held Thursday, September 20, 1928, at two
o'clock. Messrs. Eisenherg, Allen, Strauglm and
Klonower were present. The Committee reports as
follov/s:
A.
Where a student has completed Group I of the
present two-year curriculum and returns to
the State Teachers College to complete the
four-year jvuiior high school curriculum,
credit should he given for equivalent courses
as indicated on the sheet accompanying this
report.
(See page 345)
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The additional required courses and the courses
in the first and second elective fields, making
a total of eighty-four semester hours, can he
completed by good students in tv/o years and a
summer session.
completed Group II of the
present two-year curricul"um and returns to the
state teachers college to complete the fouryear curriculum, credit should he given for
eq.uivalent courses as indicated on the sheet
accompanying this report.
The additional
required courses and the courses in the first
and second elective fields, making a total of
seventy-five semester hours, can he done hy
good students in two years.
(See page 346)
Wliere a student has
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t otu-s
cond ucted under the auspices
of the State Teache rs Col leges
Your committee recommends approval in principle
of the granting of credit for properly conducted
tours under the auspices of the state normal
schools and state teachers colleges, hut
recommends that your committee he authorized to
submit at a subsequent meeting such courses
which in its opinion are adaptable to this type
of instruction.
C«
Curriculum for the p reparation of spec ial class
teachers
committee recommends that the Board approve
the establishment of a curriculum for the preparation of special class teachers. This curriculum is to be offered in certain of the state
teachers colleges to be desigiiated by the Department of Public Instruction.
Yo\ir
The curriculum is to be set up on a thirty-four
semester hour basis, and that students who have
completed the normal school course be granted
credit for equivalent courses completed in the
present normal school currictilum. Advanced
credit to the extent approximately of seventeen
semester hours may be granted for courses already
completed.
This would permit a student holding a
normal school certificate to complete the required
additional preparation in one semester or thi^ee
summer terms.
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D.
Change of nsu^e from Health Education to Health
and PhysTcal Education
The conmittee recommends to the Board that v/e
adhere to the present designation of the her.lth
education curriculum.
E.
Uniform syllahi for the State Normal Schools
and State Teachers Colleges
The Committee has examined the material suhmitted by the special committees of the faculties
It recommends that
prepr.ring uniform syllabi.
mimeographed copies of this material be prepared
by the director of the Teacher Bureau, for distribution to the respective coiBmittees at the
next meeting of Normal School Faculties for
further development.
It is further recommended
that the expenses incident to mimeographing these
reports be pro-rated arnon^ the several schools to
the extent of twenty-five ($25.00) doll.,rs each.
P.
Four-year kindergarten curriculum
The Conmittee reports that it has arranged the
substitute courses in the four-year kindergarten
curriculum to be offered at the State Teachers
College, Lock Haven, as authorized at the last
meeting of the Board of Normal School Principals.
On motion of Doctor Poster, seconded by Toctor Steele,
it was voted to accept and adopt Section A of the report of the
Curricular Revision Committee.
Agreed to.
Similarly, on motion of Doctor Gordinier, seconded by
lector Lehman, it was v oted to accept Section B of the report of
the Curricular Revision Comraittee. (^-»u*f-fc^:.>,^i»-vv«c. CWXv^ (O^^/iCk-^^
Toctor Armstrong stated that he v/ould like to be put
definitely on record as being opposed to this sort of thing, as
he did not feel it was a wise policy to initiate.
He felt that
If
all sorts of complications and troubles would be the result.
this project were passed and approved, it v/ould mean that some
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students coiild take advimtnge of the trip and others could
not, which would inevitahly cause considerahle friction and
xuirest among the students.
Dr. Straughn str^ted that at first he had "been
opposed to this sort of education, hut after thinking the
matter over pretty carefully in all its phases, he had heen
won over to the idea. It does not cut down the time at the
respective institution; it simply gives the student a hroader
If such a project is under the right kind of leaderaspect.
ship, it should v/ork out satisfactorily.
I'octor Haas stated that he felt this involved two
questions: first, wnat is the practice in Pennsylvania nov/?
Are any of the accredited institutions in Pennsylvania giving
credit for such tours; secondly, what vrould he our attitude
if credit so earned in one of the other institutions were
presented to us for approval?
At this point Dr. Eisenherg stated that if the
Board did not waint anj^ further action taken on the suhject,
the Committee would not go into further details as many things
were involved in v;orking out the project to advantage.
It. Allen referred to such a subject as the "Geogrr,phy
of the Etiropean Countries," which might he easily developed into
a "tour-course." He did not see why a student could not learn
more from actually seeing the countries than from reading ahout
them.
Furthermore, the course would he the same as though it
were given on the campus of tlie teachers college, except that
one v/ould go to Europe to get it.
Doctor Eisenoerg once more rose to state that v/hile
there seemed to he considerable discussion on the subject, it
was his opinion that the committee should be continued until
the next meeting of the Board and at th^.t time submit a more
detailed report. Dr. Rule stated that v.-ith the permission of
the Board he v/ould authorize the committee to continue its
study on this subject and to report at the next meeting of the
Board. Permission granted.
On motion of Doctor Steele, seconded by Doctor
Eisenherg, it was voted to accept and adopt Section C of
the report of the Curricular Revision Committee.
Agreed to.
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Doctor Haas asked if the committee had considered
the matter of extending this "special class" curriculum
eventually to a four-year degree granting curriculum in the
same way as had heen done in the kindergarten field. Doctor
Eisenherg stated that prohahly this would he done at some
future t ime
On motion of Doctor Steele, seconded hy Mr. Allen,
it was voted that Section D of the report of the Curricular
Agreed to.
Revision Committee he accepted and adopted.
Steele,
On motion of Mr. Armstrong, seconded hy Doctor
it was voted that Section E of the report of the
Curricular Revision Committee
Agreed to.
2.
be
accepted and adopted.
Report of the Committee on "Class Rings and Pins"
and "Scho ol Annual "
Doctor Charles R. Foster, Chairman of the Committee
on "Class Rings and Pins", reported for the Committee as
follows
"Your Committee appointed to consider the question
of uniform rin^s is prepared to present a final
report
Your Committee consulted with representatives of
leading jewelry manufacturers. Uniform specifications previously approved hy the Board of
Normal School Principals vrere sent to each firm
requesting data, sketches, samples, et cetera.
Sample rings, together v/ith detailed information,
received from the several firms and yoxir
Committee in reaching a final decision analyzed
the data and the samples suhmitted.
It is the
unanimous helief of your Committee that the most
suitahle design for the standard ring to he used
hy the State Teachers Colleges must he one of
dignity and refinement ?,s well as conservative
appearance.
The samples offered met this
rec^iiirement hut in giving further thought to
the detailed accuracy and true reproduction of
vi'ere
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the Seal of the Commonwealth, the modelation of
the design and v/eight, quality of workmanship,
finish and richness in color, proper distribution of the weight, the Committee in making comparisons point by point and on merit alone, have
selected the samples and proposition submitted hy
Skillkrafters, Tnilorpo rated, Philadelphia, Penna.
It is the unanimous opinion of the Committee that
the samples offered hy Skillkrafters, Incorporated,
represent the "best that could he secured and that
the samples so far as alloy of their gold is concerned are in accordance with that stipulated hy
the United States government.
The business
standards of this organization are of the highest
It is a manufacturing concern with its
order.
plant located in Philadelphia., Pennsylvania, and
its equipment is more than adequate to v/arrant
the successful carrying out of its contract.
We, therefore, recommend the adoption of their
samples and the standardized ring for the State
Teachers Colleges of Pennsylvania s-nd that Skillkrafters, Incorporated, he awarded the contract
in accordance with the plan proposed by the Board
of Normal School Principals."
Signed by Committee
C. R. Foster, Chairman
D. W. Armstrong
Eobert M. Steele
Henry Klonower
The question was raised as to v/hether or not this
handled tlxrough the book stores of the various
institutions? It was the opinion of the Committee that this
was the proper way to handle the sale of these rings.
shoiild be
The question v/as also raised as to who should take
care of the contracts, the Committee or the individual schools?
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Doctor Foster stated it was his understanding
that the responsi'bility of the Committee ceased with the
recommendation to the Board of Normal School Principals,
and that if the recommendation were accepted and approved,
each school would receive a copy of the contract together
with price, and specifications concerning the proposition.
On motion of Doctor Gordinier, seconded hy Mr.
Allen, it was voted that the report of the Committee he
accepted and adopted together with the recominenda,tion that
the hook stores he limited to a flat charge of fifty cents
(.50) for the handling of each ring or pin, aiid this
charge to he paid hy the student receiving the ring or
pin. Agreed to.
3.
Eeport of the Co mmittee on "Acti vi ties
of the Pennsylvania State N orma l School
At hletic Association" hy the Secretary
of the Board of Control
Moorhead, reporting for the Committee,
stated that he had nothing to report ina.3much
as the last report was submitted to the Normal
Schools and Teachers Colleges June 1, 1928,
and no school had participated in athletics
during the summer session.
Vbc.
Doctor Straughn raised the question on a migratory
rule concerning eligihility of pls^'ers who have passing
grades and who desire to transfer to another school offering
more athletics.
On motion of Doctor Lelim8,n, seconded by Doctor
Strau^m, it was v-_ote_£ to refer the question of a migrator^,rule to the Committee who formerly had charge of the Pennsylvania State Normal School Athletic Association for a
practice to follow this fall in all athletics.
Agreed to.
Dae tor Rule stated that inasmuch as there was a
vacancy on this Committee, caused hy the death of Doctor
Smith, former Principal of the State Teachers College, at
West Chester, he would ask the Superintendent of Public
Instruction to appoint a third normal school principal in
his stead.
The Superintendent appointed Dr. Cameron.
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4.
Report of Committee on "Revision of
Article XX "
Discussion postponed.
5.
R eport of Committee on "Student
Conferences
"
Doctor Haas reporting for the Committee asked to have
the Committee continued. He further stated that the Committee
would like to have some expression of opinion as to whether the
members of the Board favored such a conference or not.
In
accordance vdth this request Doctor Rule asked for a vote.
The Secretary called the roll as follows:
Doctor Haas
Doctor Steele
Doctor Riemer
Mr. Hill
Mr. Allen
Mr. Crawford
Doctor Foster
Doctor Rothermel
Doctor Armstrong
Doctor Straughn
Doctor Gordinier
Doctor Lehman
Doctor Eisenberg
Doctor Cameron
Blooms burg
Mr. Allen further stated that for three years they had
sent representatives to the New York Student Conference and he
felt that much good had "been accomplished through the conference.
Mr. Hill added that a short time ago a very remarkable
conference was held at Cheyney in which the University of Pennsylvania had participated, and with very good results.
Doctor Riemer stated that he hsA attended two such conferences staged by Doctor Ambrose L. Sulirie of New York University
He felt it ivas a v/orth while project for experimentation in Pennsylvania.
On motion of Doctor Straughn, seconded "by Doctor Haas,
voted to instruct the Committee to prepare plans for an
initial student conference in the state normal schools and
teachers colleges to he held in conjunction with the Normal
Agreed to.
School Faculty conference this fall.
it was
6.
Beport of Committee on "Uniform Pahli cat ions
hy the State Teachers Colleges and State
Kormal Schools"
Mr. Allen, Chairman of the Committee reported as
follows:
This committee was a^ppointed to look into the matter
of publishing uniformly certain inaterial in the catalogues of
the state normal schools and state teachers colleges; and to
determine whether it is worth while to standardize the publications of such institutions.
The Committee does not think it wise or possible to
standardize the publications.
There is certain material in
each catalogue concerning local conditions, et cetera, which
affect each school.
There are now also the uniform curriculiuns
as approved by the Superintendent of Public Instruction.
It was
the thought of the Committee that all other material, as adopted
by the Board of ITornal School Principals and approved by the
Superintendent of Public Instruction, be the saae
This material
to include:
Calendar, Requirements for Admission, Fees, Curriculums. Requirements for Graduation.
.
Dr. Rule stated that he thought it was desirable to
have exactly the same statements covering the unifoim matter of
recording procedure of rules and regulations passed upon by the
Board in each of the ciatalogues and he thought this was the idea
of appointing the committee to get together all data that are
common to all schools.
Doctor Steele asked if the committee had considered the
matter of getting a uniform price on printing of the curriculiams
to go into the catalogues.
This was answered by Mr. Allen who
stated that he did not think this was feasible because of the
fact that the type of printing and spacing of material, et cetera,
varied in each of the catalogues.
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On motion of Doctor Eisenberg, seconded "by
Doctor Foster, it was voted to continue the Committee
until the next meeting of the Board and to instruct
it to get together all material that is common to all
of the institutions for printing in the catalogues.
7.
Report of Committee on "Uniform Fees in
the State Teacher s Colleges and No rmal
Schools " including fees for hreakage,
transcription of credits et cetera
,
Doctor Straughn, Chairman of the "Fee Committee"
reported for the Committee. He requested that this
matter he continued until the next meeting of the Board.
On motion of Doctor Gordinier, seconded "by
Doctor Leliman, it was voted that the Committee he continued and instructed to prepare a detailed report for
the Board at its next meeting. Agreed to.
Mr. Klonower stated that a meeting of representative school officials, college and university
presidents, coiinty and district superintendents, and
noimal school principals, was held in Harrisburg, June 15,
1928.
The delegates appointed by the Superintendent of
Public Instruction were favorable to the adoption of the
proposed revision of the certification regulations.
The
discussions were interesting and enthusiastic. Each
representi=,tive took with him a mimeogre,phed copy of the
proposed revision with the understanding th3.t written
suggestions concerning the proposed revisions were to be
submitted to the Department,
Subsequent to this the suggestions were incorporated in the final form of the proposed
revision of the certification regulations.
The regulations will be presented to the State
Cou_ncil of Education at its meeting in October for con-
sideration and then, at the November meeting the Council
will be asked to take final r.ction.
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III.
New Business
1.
Cooperation with the C arnegie Foundation
in its s tudy of the relation of secondary
and higher education
Doctor Rule asked how many of the schools were
cooperating in the Carnegie Foundation study.
It apper.red that most of them were willing to
cooper.ite, hut there is a limit to the ojnount of coopera-
tion that cr.n he given unless additional clerical assistance is availahle to complete the records suggested by
the Foundation.
Doctor Rule further stated that with the permission of the Board he would invite Doctor Learned to
attend the next meeting of the Board and explain in detail
the proposition.
On motion of Doctor Steele, seconded hy Doctor
Cameron, it was voted to invite Doctor Learned to come
to the next meeting of the Board of Normal School Principals,
Agreed to.
whether a special or regular meeting.
2.
Out-of-state students enrolled in the
State Te acher s Co lleges and State
No rmal S choo ls
I'iscussion postponed.
3.
Tentative enrollment s in the State
Teachers Colleges and State Normal Sc hools
Discussion postponed.
4.
Revision of rates for Day and Boarding
Students
Discussion postponed.
5.
Accreditment hy other States of Pennsylvania
State Teachers Colleges
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Dr. Rule stated that it v/as a vase policy to
have uniform action "by all the State Teachers Colleges
in securiiog- recognition in other states for our teachers
college graduates.. Such a policy is now teing worked
out with the State Department of Education of New York..
He asked that all reports which had "been sent to them
concerning this subject te returned to his office as
quickly as possible.
If there should he a lack of
uniformity in the forms his office will make the corrections and forv/ard the blanks directly to the proper
officials.
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Evaluat ion of all irregular crede ntials
submitted by students for admission to
State T eacher s C olleges and meeting
"^
'
expenses incident thereto
Discussion postponed.
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Credit for T each er Institutes conducted
^
by the State Teachers Colleges"
Discussion postponed.
8.
Qug,lifications of teachers to be recommended
for positions in classified four-year high
"^
school s
Discussion postponed.
9
Length of summe r session in the State Normal
^"^
Schools and Teachers Colleges
Discussion postponed,
10.
s hall be done when forty or more
students are doing student teaching at
one time in a center distant from th"e~
normal school re classroom instruction
th'i.t shoul d be concurrent with student
teaching ?
Wligt
Discussion postponed,
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11
Noiroa,!
School Faculty Conferenc e
Doctor Cameron invited the memhers of the
Board of Normal School Principals to hold the Seventh
Annual Conference of all the Faculties of the State
Norm.ol Schools and Teachers Colleges during the three
days preceeding Thanksgiving, 1928, at the State
Teachers College, West Chester, Pennsylvania.
On motion of Mr. Allen, seconded "by Doctor
Eisenherg, it was voted to accept the invitation of
Doctor Cameron to meet at West Chester for the Seventh
Annual Conference. Agreed to.
12.
The Superintendent
¥.0
's
letter to the
rmal School Trustees
Discussion postponed.
13.
The audit by Main
arid
Company
Discussion postponed.
On motion of Doctor Straughn, seconded "by
Doctor Cameron, it was voted to adjourn at eleven
o'clock in order to hear the address of the Superintendent
of Public Instruction to the Association of Normal School
Trustees. Agreed to.
Respectfully submitted
Approved:
tajfe
With indicated reservations
Superintendent of Public Instruction
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School Teachers,
In the four year curriculum for the preparation of Junior High
graduates of the two year curriculiun, Group II, may "be credited as follows:
Approval,
including
substitutes
Suhject
EDUCATION
Introduction to Teaching
Psychology & Adolescence
Educational Psychology
Purpose, Organization &
Development of Jr. H.S.
History of Education ....
Educational Measurements.
History & Orgainization of
Education in Penna
Student Teaching & School
.
Contacts
Technique of Teaching
Principles of Education
.
•
.
Suhject
]
AETS
Appreciation & Appli
cation of Art
History & Appreciation
of Music
Handwr it ing
Ph^ysical Education ...
(£)Educational Measurements
E LECT IVES
Free elective
Introduction
to Teaching
Psy. & Child
Study
ENGLISH
English (1)
Oral Expression
English (2)
English Literature
American Literature
Advanced Composition ....
Dramatic English
SCIENCE AI-TD GEOGRAPHY
Educational Biology
HiAman Geography
World Prohlems in Geog.
Everyday Science
Health and Hygiene in Jr.
High School
(1)
{?.)
(3-i)Music(l;
& Music (2)
Hand v/r it ing
Phys.Ed.(l)
I
j
j
(2), (3), (4)
i
Covered hy
Elective (3)
]
(8) Student Teajching & Conference
Technique of
First Elective Field
Teaching
!
.
Art
& Art
(3-^)
!
i
English
..
andd-g-) of
Art or Mus
18 ahove
(1)
I
Oral Expressionj
English (2)
(3) Juvenile
;
Lilt,
& Silent Reading
Educational
Biology
Second Elective Field.. 18
Teaching of Geoigraphy
\
.
(2)
Nature StudKr
Health & Hygiene in the Intermediate Grades
SOCIAL STUDIES
Social & Industrial Hist.
of U. S
Economics
American Government
Educational Sociology
Guidance
.
.
Educational Soc 10 logy
TOTAL
Six hours of the 9 in Teaching of Social Studies, Teaching of
Teaching of Ai'itiimetic may he credited in either the first or
The remaining required subjects are: Education
21
First
English
8
Sec.
Sc. & Geog.
Total
4
0?hese semester hours may be completedSocial Stud.
12
by strong students in two years.
Total
Grant
45
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136
English and the
second elective field
Elective 15
Electiv e 15
30
Totr.l
75
,
In the four-ye:.r curriculum for the preparation of Junior High School
te.ichers, graduates of the two year curriculum, Group I, may he credited as
follows:
H
Approval,
Incluffling
Suhject
Approval
Including
S^ihject
Suhstitutfc.:
Substitutes
ARTS
Appreciation & ApplicaInt. to Teach.
Psy.&Child St.
tion of Art
History & Appreciation
of Music
Handwri ting
Physical Education ...
(2)Educa-tional Measurements
ELECTIVES
Free elective
EDUCATION
Int. to Teaching
Psych'y & Adolescence ...
Educational Phyeh'gy.
Purpose, Organizations
Devel'mt of Jr. H.S. ..
Historjf of Education ....
Educational Measurements,
History & Organization oj
Education in Penna
Student Teaching & Schoo:
Contacts
Technique of Teaching
Principles of Education
.
.
.
(3i)Art (1)
Art (2)
(3-|-)Mu3ic
& Music
(2), (3), (4)
Covered "by
Teaching Prim.
Suhjects.
Student Tedich ing & Conferences
Technique of f caching
First Elective Field
ENGLISH
English (I)
Oral Expression
English (2)
English Literature
American Literature ....
Advanced Composition ...
Dramatic English
English (1)
Oral Expressi
English (2)
(3) Children'
SCIENCE MP GEOGRAPHY
Educational Biology ...
Human Geography
V/orld Problenfe in Geog.
Everyday Science
Health & Hygiene in Junio
High School
Ed. Biol
(2)
3
(1)
(2)
Phys.Ed.(l),
(8)
.
i:
18
lit.& Story Telling
Second Elective Field
Nature Sttdy
Health and Hygiene in Prim. Grades
j
SOCIiU. STUDIES
Social *- Industrial Hist.
of U.S
3
Ec onomic s
3
ilmerican Government
j.3
Educational Sociology ... 3 Educational S D ciology
Guidance
3
TOTAL
(Education
21
The remaining required
(English
8
First Elective
suhjects are
(Sc.<5<: Geog.
7
Sec.
Elective
(SoG. Stud.
12
Total
'48
Total
Grand Total
13Q
!
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18
18
36
84
These semester hrs.
may be completed by
strcrig students in
two years and -""ne
summer term.
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION
HarrislDurg
IffiETING OF
THE BOARD OF
Friday
NCRI.IAL
SCHOOL PHIFCIFALS
- Js-nuary 18,
1929
DOCKET
I.
II.
Reading and consider-^.tion of the minutes of the last meeting of the
Board held in the Department of Puhlic Instruction, Septemter 21, 1928.
Unfinished Business
Report of the Curricular Revision Committee
2.
M'
^^
a.
Curriculum for the preparation of "Special Cl'Jss" teachers
h.
Proposed coxirses in Visual Education
'
A
Report of the Committee on "Activities of the Pennsylvania State
Normal ^hool Athletic Association " hy the Secretary of the Board'
of Control
;
,-
v''^
,
''
.
a.
3
4.
5.
6.
Mif:ratorv rule for students
xT'tf'*'
Report of Committee on "Uniform PuLli cations
Colle"ge~and State Normal Schools
"by
the State Teachers
.=>^
Report of the Committee on "Uniform fees in the State Te-.chers
Colleges and State NorniaT Schools " including fees for "breakag^^
transcription of credits, et cetera
,.
'
C
Out-of-state students enrolled in the State Teachers Colleges and
State Normal Schools
Revision of rates for day and hoarding students
•
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^^
7.
9.
10.
-^
the State Teachers
Credit for Teacher Institutes conducted
Colleges
toy
Recognition of Baccalaureate Degrees
Education
graduate Schools of
toy
C- *1^
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Evalu-tion of all irregular credentials submitted by students
for admission to State Te.-chers Colleges
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V
'
,-'
.Q^
iQualifications of te^-.cners to toe recoinmended for positions in
classified f our-ye .,r hieh schools
for the State Teachers Colleges
11
Calend
12
The Superintendent's letter to the Normal School Trustees
..r
^o^get/' '^1
Jl/"
^2-
/
13.
The Audit ty Muin
/
14.
Re vi 3 ion of Article XX
15.
V/hat shall he ione when forty or more students are doing
'student te'aching at one time in a "enter distant from the
normal school re classroom i nstruction that should "ce
/
III.
Comp-.ny
<?-
concurrent with student teaching?
Business
Heii
1,
,
V
Seminar courses as electives in four year ?urricuxums ^
2
Standardization of the duties of School
.
,
3.
Uniform poli'\y re numlrer of players to
athletic trips
1;
"be
ur s e
sent on
should te the organization of our State IJormal Schools
4.
liiTiat
5.
Record of
>/
dee^^'s in the v ario us counties in which the Corninonv/ealth
of F"enn"syl7a"ni a Ts the "G"rant"ee for the account of the several
^-^
"state Normal Schools
6.
7.
Fraternities in the State Te..chers Colleges.-ir'rovision for late entr::.nts of suiiuner s chool students in
lit tendance
d.
upon Military Camps
^
Use of "The Journal " in the senior classes of the State Teachers
Coll'ege's"
9.
10.
'11.
12.
Guidan'^ e Program should be emphasised
Extra Curricular Courses
/'
Annual Normal S'^hool Conference
Ji^ntrance
•
requirements to State Teachers Colleges
^
\
^
13.
Under "Class I Students" should we include teachers in service
completing courses on the campus in the af t-Jrnbon %nd~"evening
and are looking forwardeto the ?a~al"-ure'- te Degree or the
-vormal
School Certificte
14.
Proposed course in "Speech Correctio n"
15.
Uniform Standard Tests for Juniors
v—
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V"
V
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^
NamW.L SCHOOL
PRINCIPALS' H'^STING
January 18, 1929
A stated meeting of the Board of Normal School
Principals of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania was held
in the Department of Puhlic Instruction, Harristurg,
Pennsylvania, Septeraher 21, 1928 at 9i60 A. M.
In the absence of Pr. John A. H. Keith, State
Superintendent of Public Instruction, Doctor Rule, Deputy
Superintendent, presided.
The following members of the Board were present;
Francis B. Haas
G. C. L. Riemer
Leslie PinCkney Hill
T. T. Allen
G. G, Crawford
A. G. Rothermel
D. W. Armstrong
W. R, Straughn
C. H. Gordinier
Ezra Lehman
J. Linwood Eisenberg
Norman W. Cameron
Henry Klonower
Bloorasburg
Clarion
Cheyney
East StroTidsburg
Edinboro
Kutztown
Lock Haven
T&nsfield
Millersville
Shdppensburg
Slippery Rock
West Chester
Department of
Public Instruction
The State Normal School at California and the State
Teachers College at Indiana were not represented.
I.
ApprovaJ. of the minutes of the previous meeting of the
Board
A copy of the minutes having been sent to each
Principal subsequent to the meeting, they were not read.
On motion of Mr. Allen, seconded by Dr. Lehman, it
was voted that the minutes be approved as submitted,
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II.
Unfinished Business
1
.
Report of the Currjcular Revision Committee
«,.
h.
Curriculum for the preparation of
"Special Class" teachers
Proposed course in Visual Education
Doctor Eisenherg, Chairman of the Curricular
Revision Cornmittee, reported as follows:
"A meeting of the Curricular Revision
Committee was held Friday morning at
eight o'clock in the Penn-Harris,
January 18, 1929. Messrs. Eisenherg,
Allen, Straughn, and Klonower were
present.
The Comittee reports as follows:
a.
h.
With respect to the "Special Class"
teachers the Committee reports progress
and that a final report will "be submitted at the next meeting of the Board.
A copy of the report will he in the hands
of the Principals one week before the
next meeting of the Board.
"With respect to the 'Proposed course in
the Committee recomVisual Education,
mends that inasmuch as Visual Education
should he made part and parcel of every
subject taught in the public schools
that we increasingly put emphasis upon the
value and use of visual aids in all our
courses of all curriculums in the State
Teachers Colleges and State Normal Schools;
'
That in order to accomplish this purpose
the Principal of each institution shall
appoint a committee of three whose duty
it shall be to encourage in every possible
way the use of visual aids;
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And, that, in the course in
Technique of Teaching the
psircho logical principles of
activity-interest in the concrete, need for sensory
experience, perceptual hefore
conceptual and the like, Ise
considered constantly in connection with every type of
classroom procedure, and also
the values, outcomes and types
of visual aids."
In further explanation Doctor Eisenberg stated
that sometime in the near future, perhaps a year or
f«o, if would he necessary to make a few minor changes
in the present curriculum and perhaps at that time
something more definite could "be done in the field of
Visual Education.
Doctor Rule asked permission to invite Doctor
Hohan, Director of Visual Education for the Department,
to the meeting for a personal conference and discussion.
Doctor Eisenherg stated that Doctor Hohan had heen
given a hearing "before the Curricular Revision Committee
and as the docket was lengthy the Cominittee would "be
pleased to hec.r Doctor Hoban again at their next meeting.
Doctor Haas s\iggested that if time permitted the
Board would call Doctor Hoban in ln.ter in the afternoon
at an appropriate time and if not, let the matter rest
with the Curricular Revision Committee.
Agreed to by the Board.
On motion of Doctor Riemer seconded by Doctor Haas
it was voted to accept the report of the Corranittee.
Agreed to.
Doctor Eisenberg asked permission to present an
item not on the docket. Permission granted.
On motion of Doctor Eisenberg seconded by Doctor
Cameron it was voted that credentials of Group III the
Rural School course be evaluated on the same bu,sis as
Group II in the four-year curriculum are now evaluated.
Agreed to.
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ReDort of the Committee on "Activities
of the "Peiuiaylvania State N'-iriiial Sc hool
Athletic" Assoc ia,t ion'* "by the Secr etary
of tl{e~B'o7>r^"oT ConTroTV
a.
Migratory rule for students
Mr. Klonov/er distrihuted the report of the
Secretary of the Board of Control of the Pennsylvania Normal School Athletic Association.
The report from Mr. Moorhead follov/sj
"Since sending you the scores of the foothall
games on January 9, I have received reports of the
following games:
Lock Haven
On motion of Doctor Haas seconded lay
Doctor Cameron it was voted that the entire
question of the Board's relationship to the
Athletic Association and its regulations now
in effect he reconsidered by the Committee on
Athletics and a complete report of advisable
changes he presented at the next meeting of
the Board. Agreed to.
3
,
Eeport of Committee on "Uniform
Publications by the State Teachers
Colleges and State Normal Schools
Ifr. Allen, Chairman of this Committee
asked permission to submit a complete and detailed
report at the next meeting of the Board. Agreed to.
4.
Report of the Committee on "Uniform
fees in the State Teachers Colleges
and State Normal Schools " including
fees for breakage transcriptions
of credits, et cetera.
,
Doctor Straughn stated that with the permission of the Board his committee v/ould submit a
detailed recommendation for the consideration of the
Board, at its next meeting.
Permission granted.
5
.
Out-of-state students enrolled in the
State Te achers Colleges and State
Normal Schools
V/ith the permission of the Board Doctor
Keith stated he would appoint a committee of three
to look into this whole matter and devise some form
to be used by the Normal Schools to certify the
records of out-of-State students and all the other
things wliich should be considered in this matter.
He accordingly appointed the follov/ing;
Doctor Francis B. Haas, Chairman
Doctor W. R. Straughn
Mr. T. T. Allen
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Revision of rates for day and "boarding
Students
This item v/as discussed under item 4 in connection -with "Uniform Fees in all the State Normal
Schools and State Teaohers Colluges."
7.
Credit for Teacher I"s;t_it-ate3
hy the State Teachers Collei-res
conduc ted
Doctor Straughn stated that this question v/as
brought up h}' the fact tnat Doctor March, Superintendent
of Tioga County, had asked that credit he given to his
teachers v/ho had attended the Teachers Institute, and
at which institute the instructors of the State Teachers
College at Mansfield took part.
Doctor Straughn stated that they did not feel
they could do this and for that reason it vras hrought hefore
the Board, so that Doctor March cc-'xld he officially notified
of the decision reached.
The Board decided that credit for such work could
not he given.
8.
Recognition of Baccalaureate Degrees
by graduate Schools of Education
Doctor Rothermel stated that one of his four-year
graduates had receiT-ed a letter from Columhia University
saying that he was short sixteen counts for s,dmission to
graduate work.
Doctor Csineron asked if the State Teachers Colleges
are classified as A Colleges under the classification of the
American Association of Colleges.
Doctor Eeith stated thsy v/ere not. He also felt
that nothing could he done with the case cited hy Doctor
Bothermel until v/e had more fa.cts.
It may he that the
student ij&s deficient in certain suhjects in which he
desired to specialize and if this is the case, there was no
reflection on the institution or any of the Teachers Colleges,
He further stated that h'? would he interested to know the
facts in the case.
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The Board adjourned at 12:15 for luncheon to
re-convene at 1:30 o'clock.
9
.
Evaluation of all irregular credentials
submitted by students for admission to
State Teachers Colleges
Mr. Klonower stated that the procedure as set
up "by the Board of Normal School Principals was to the
effect that miscellaneous credentials were to he submitted by the school in v.-hich the prospective teacher
In many cases the records are
wished to matriculate.
being sent to us direct by the students and asking for
an evaluation.
He further called attention to the fact that
many students receive the evaluation of the high school
credits, but they do not secure the equivalent high
school certificate by paying the fee of l^.l.OO and this
they must have in their possession in order to make the
records complete.
Doctor Eisenberg stated that he felt it was
wise to reaffirm our resolution in this respect and
follow the procedure set up some time ago. The Board
reaffirmed the procedure.
10. Qualifications of t eachers to be recommended
for pos itions in classified four-year high
schools
Doctor Ptule explained that the standards for
teachers of high schools were progressing and they were
anxious to have the Norms.l School keep in step with these
progressing standards. The present status of high school
teachers is college graduation or its equivalent. A high
school in order to be classified must have at least a
majority of its teachers holding college certificates.
He further stated that the Stg,te Council of Education had approved a regulation to the effect that the
certification of all secondary schools after 1932 be on the
college level.
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It is the feeling- of the Department that
when the Normal School Principals recommended
new teachers to positions thej' should not
recommend anyone vvith less thrji four years of
trainlnp: to positions in high schools, and
they should not recommend teachers to high
school positions who have hut t'wo or three
years of preparation.
II.
Calendar for the State Teachers Colleges
Doctor Haas suhmitte-i a calendar for the year
1928-29 as follows:
SUGGESTIVE CALEITDAH ?0R COLLSGE YEAR 1929-1950
Prepared hy Committee on Calendar - T. T. Allen
'.V.
p..
Straughn
Francis B. Haas, Ch.
Suiomer Session
Monday, June 24
Registration
Classes Begin
Tuesday, June 25
Session Ends
Saturday, iug.
First Semester
Registration
Tudsday, 9t00 A.M.,
Classes Begin
September 10
Wednesday, September 11
Thanksgiving Recess Begins Saturday, 12;00 M. November 23
Thanksgiving Recess Ends
Cheistmas Recess Begins
Monday, 12:00 M.
Saturday,
Christmas Recess Ends
First Semester Ends
12:00l.:.
December
2
December 21
Monday, 12;00 M.
January 6
Saturday, 12j00 M.
Janiiary 25
101 Teaching Days - 18 weeks
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[Counting Conferenf^e, not
counting Christmas vacation)
3
Second Semester
Monday, 6j00 A.M., Janiiary 27
Second Semester Begins
Thursday, 12:00 M. April 17
Easter Recess Begins
V/ednesday, 12:00 M. April 23
Easter Recess Ends
Friday, 4:00 P.M.
Classwork Ends
97 Teaching days - 18 n'eeks
ifey
23
(Counting Commencement V/eek)
Commencement 1930
Alumni Bay
Baccalaureate Sermon
Senior lay,
Ivy lay and Class lUght
Saturday,
I-fey
24
Sunday, 2:30 P.M.,
Ifey
25
Konday, May 26
Tuesday, 10:00 A.M.,
Comraencement
Ii!ay
On motion of Doctor Haas, seconded hy Doctor
Gordinier it was voted that the calendar for the calendar
for the year 1928-29 te adopted as submitted . All agreed
with the exception of Doctor Rieraer and Doctor Armstrong.
(5-2)
Doctor Keith asked for a vote on the adoption
of the calendar from each Principal.
Doctor Gordinier and
llr.
Allen voted for the
calendar.
Doctor Armstrong stated that they were not
satisfied, with some things of the calendar.
The time of
opening the siunmer session is too late. They would prefer
to have this date optional for the several schools, June 10,
17, or 24, 1929 as the date may suit the individiial schools.
The majority of the students would he better satisfied if
the summer session opened June 10, 1929, as it seems to he
more agreeable if the slimmer session is either at the
beginning of the semester or end of other semester; in this
way it does not break up the vacation period.
He further stated that they did not think the
Thanksgiving vacation v/as verj-- effective. They would prefer
to have ordy the one day at Thanksgiving and a longer vacation at Christmas.
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27
Toctor Crawford stated that they were in
accord with the calejndar with the exception of the
two vacations at Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Doctor Lehman stated that he was in accord
with the exception of the opening of the surarner
Some of his teachers are taking work at
session.
the University of Chicago and they would like to
open one week earlier or have the date optional.
Hill stated that his school was agreed
J,1r.
to the calendar with the exception of the long vacaand Christmas.
tion period at Thanksgivirfi
Doctor Rothermel and Doctor Straughn were
in accord v/ith the calendar.
Doctor Riemer stated that he was in favor
of having the Kormal School Conference Just "before
the opening of the schools in the fall and having
this "be a part of the school year. He further stated
that a pro"blem which was confronting him 'was how to
If the
get in enough days for the training school.
training school teachers are on the same "basis as the
normal school teachers, how is it possi"ble to ask them
to work more days and as the calendar stands now we have
less than 180 days actual school
.
Doctor Eisen'berg stated that he was satisfied
with the calendar as it now stands.
Doctor Keith stated there was nothing to do
see that the training schools were open and in
actual session for 180 days. The Junior High School
must according to law be in session 180 days, and it is
up to each one to see tliat this is done.
"but
Doctor Gordinier stated he was willing to
amend the original motion to the effect that the opening date he optional to the several normal schools.
Doctor Haas agreed to this.
On motion of Doctor Gordinier seconded "by
Doctor Armstrong it v/as voted that the opening date
for the several normal schools "be optional in the
several schools. Motion lost, five voting against
the motion.
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loctor Keith asked hov/ many of the
schools are open Tor teashin^? on Saturday.
T/ootor Straufflm, Doctor Riemer, loctor
Eisenburg, Doctor Oordinier, Doctor Arm3tronf>- and
Mr. Allen all reported a3 h&vinf; half day session
on Saturdays. Doctor Haas and Doctor Eothermel
stated that they had full schediiles on Saturdays.
Doctor Crav;/fcrd, Doctor Lehman and Mr. Hill stated
that they did not have anj- classes on Saturdays.
The calendar was adopted as yresented .
12.
The Super lntt^'nd'^ut
's
letter to the
Discussion postponed.
The audit hy T!ain & C ompany
loctor Keith stated that constructive
developments were resulting- from the recent
He suggested that in view of the audits
audits.
each Principal hegin a st\idy of his administrative
organization and prepare a chart showing the various
lines of responsihility.
This was not with the
thought of setting up any one specific organization
but rather to analyze the different types of organizations now in existence. These charts will he
duplicated and used as the basis for discussion at
a subsequent meeting.
The charts are to be sent to
Mr. Klonov/er who v/ill have them duplicated v/ithout
indicating from which schools the various charts
come»
Doctor Keith further suggested that all
business letters from the institution should come
directly from the Principal to his office inasmuch
as the Principal is the head of the institution.
Doctor Keith suggested that it might be
advisable at some future time to call into conference
the several people having to do with the ?.ccounting
in the several institutions in order that a uniform
accounting system might be made familirr to rJl those
responsible for h^jidling the details of -.cccunting
in the sever^'.l schools.
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Revision of Article XX
Doctor Keith stated that the revised copy
Attorney
of Article X>: had teen suhmitted to Peputy
The
General Schnader and also to the Governor,
Governor requested a conference with Mr. Schnader
he would
and T'octor Keith. Doctor Keith said that
to
the IJorr.ial School Principals advised as
keep
developments.
15.
m^
sh^Ol he _done wl^
stude nts are d oing studen t teach ing
at one time in a center distamt from
"the n'or"ma.l~schocl re c lassroon instruc
with
concurrent
he
should
that
tion
'
.student teaching?
Doctor Keith stated that he die not see
anything to co hut send a teacher along to supervise this work.
Mr. Allen asked whether the students doing
this --o rk should pay an added fee to cover ^he cost
of this instruction? Doctor Keith replied "No."
Ill,
Hew Busines s
1.
Seminer co urses as el^ctives in fouryear curriculums
Inasmuch as this item was placed on the
docket at the suggestion of Doctor Steele and he was
not present. Doctor Keith suggested that it he carried
over for discussion to the next meeting of the Board.
2
Standardization of the duties of
School Kurses
This question was raised hy the Health Bureau.
was felt that something shoiild he done to hring ahout
a closer relationship between the school nurse and the
training school teachers.
It
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Doctor Keith asked whether the School
Nurse goes into the various training schools of
the several normal schools and on callinfT" a vote
the result was as follc-i^^s*
lir
showing the records now on file for the holdings of
Those records are on file
each individual school.
in the Pepartment of InterrjRl Affairs, viiich is the
depository for all legal papers and property ovv-ned
hy the State.
Vfe ha.i;e reason to believe that the
deeds of al?. pr'ipeirties ov/ned ty the State are not
preserjt
time, and they should be made
bhe
file
at
on
a record of irmediatelyo
Hfc further ercplained that it was thouf;ht
wise to have an audit made of the records covering
titles of properties ov/ned hy the State Department.
Are all the properties owned by the State covered
by the proper deeds? Vfe should see that they are
properly covered by proper abstracts of title and
all the papers pertainirj; thereto should be on file
in the Teyartment of Internal Affairs.
Each Principal was asked to check the
holdings against the list; if there are properties
not listed thereon, please list them ard make such
corrections as necessary.
The following facts are needed:
1.
A statement as to whether or not
all ycur properties are covered
by deeds and if these deeds are
properly recorded.
2.
not there are any
judgments of any sort outstanding against a.ny of the properties
of the State '.vhich are not satisfied and those that are satisfied.
3.
All judgments should be recorded
in the judgment book of the
respective county.
4.
If there are any judgments against
the property that are not satisfied then you should proceed in
Vvliether or
cooperation with ycur Trustees to
have these judgments satisfied by
record.
All these papers should be returned to the
office of loctor Rule who will in turn forv/ard them
to the proper State official.
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6
Fraternities in the State T eachers
ColletTes
On motion of Doctor Leliman, Chairman of
the committee on Fraternities, seconded by Tjoctor
Haas, it was voted to carry over this item for
discussion at~the next meeting of the Board.
Agreed to
7.
Prov isio n for late tent rants of sxunmer
school s tudents in attendance upon
Military Camps
Koctor Keith stated that this matter
had come to his attention because a few people
had no opportunity to get into the summer session
of the Normal Schools and Teachers Colleges, hecause
in the early part of the summer these men had to
attend Military Camps. This matter was taken up
with him throuc;h the National Guard who felt that
they should have some educational men in their camps.
On motion of Toctor Eisenberg, seconded hy
lootor Gordinier it was voted that loctor Keith
appoint one school to make seme provision for such
late entrants and that each of the schools upon
inquiries "being received at their schools, direct
such entrants to the designated school. Agreed to.
Doctor Keith stated that in the ahsence of
Doctor Foster and no protest to the contrary, he would
appoint the State Teachers College at Indiana to take
care of such entrants.
8.
Use of "The Journal " in the senior classes
of the State Teacher s Colleges
Mr. Elono?/er explained that a letter had been
received from Mr. Joy Elmer Morgan, Editor for the
National Education Association, in which he stated that
efforts were being made to have "The Journal" used by
senior classes in teacher-training institutions.
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"The Journal" aims to present a fcroad national outlook and to encourage teachers to do continuous work
on the problems of the profession,
Toctor Keith stated that each Principal
should do as he thinlcs hest in this matter.
^'
G'^-id-^'Hce
Pro gram should be
emphasized
On motion of Doctor Haas seconded by
Doctor LehnaxL it was voted to remove this item
from the docket.
10.
E xtra Currieular Courses
The subject of Visual Education was brought
up under this caption, but since this was discussed
under Item I, Unfinished Business, Report of the
General Currieular Revision Committee, it wf.s considered closed.
11.
Animal Normal School Conference
Doctor Haas read a suggestive tentative
plan for the 1929 Normal School Conference of
State
Teachers Colleges and State Normal Schools:
The plan follows;
"In order that ample time may be
given to preparation for the 1929 conference, it has been suggested that
early consideration be given to the
questions of (l) Place and (2) Program.
PLACE
1The Board of Trustees
and the Faculty of Bloomsburg extend
a cordial invitation to the boni^erence
to come to Bloomsburg for the 19£9
meeting.
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In order that the greatest
PROGRAM
benefits may be secured it is suggested
that consideration be given to the following points
2.
(a) -appoint the Principal of the
host collGge chairman of an Arrangement
Committee. Appoint him a member of but
not chairman of a Program Committee. This
means that if the Program Committee be
appointed immediately it can begin to
function even though the place is not
agreed upon,
(b) In most of our conferences the
real opportunity for v.-ork lies in permitting the small groups opportunities
to bring to some terminal point the work
which they have started. This has in most
cases not been possible because of the
arrangement of the program and the addition
The
of desirable but extraneous features.
following is suggested:
Have three sessions of group con1.
ferences and two sessions of general conThis seems to be an equitable
ferences.
distribution.
Begin with a session of group
2.
the first
conferences Monday afternoon
two full
general session Monday evening
sessions of group conferences Tuesdays' with
the final general session Tuesday evening.
This plan would permit the small number who
cannot reach the institution in a half day
The
of traveling to arrive Sunday evening.
advajatage would be gai-ned on the other end
when a full day, Wednesday, would be available
to get back home for the Thanksgiving holidays.
In developing the plan care should be taken it
seems to me not to break in upon the group
conferences with interesting side trips, etc.,
nor to have too many speakers on the general
program or too many entertainment features."
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The suf;gested plan seemed to meet the
approval of all members of the Board.
On motion of Doctor Stra^ughn seconded
by Doctor Gordinier it was v oted to accept the
invitation of the State Teachers College at
Bloorashurg to hold the next Jlnnual Conference of
the faculties of the State Normal Schools and
State Teachers Colleges at Bloomshurg. slgreed to.
Doctor Keith stated that in accordance
with the plan suggested he would a.ppoint as an
arrangements committee the follovdng:
Dr. Francis B. Haas, Chairman, Bloomshurg
Dr. D. V}. Armstrong, Lock Haven
Dr. W. H. Straughn, Ivfensf ield
In line with the suggestion in paragraph
of the suggested outline Doctor Keith appointed
as a Progrcjn Committee the following:
(a)
Dr. J. Linwood Eisenherg, Chairm,an, Slippery Rock
Dr. Francis E. Haas, Bloomshurg
Dr. Ezra Lehman, Shippenshurg
Miss Jennie M. Ackerraan, Indiana
Ilr. George A. Retan, Llansf it-Id
Mr. Henry Klonower, Department of Public Instruction/^
12.
Entrance regid rement to State Teachers
Colley s
Doctor Keith stated that no student should "be
admitted unless the Principal of the Teachers College has
a statement signed by the Principal of the High School
from which the student was graduated.
It does not seem
wise or possible to eliminate students v/ho have low marks
in the high school under present entrance regulations.
Doctor Keith stated that he did not think it
was wise at this time to modify the entrance requirements
so that a distinction on the basis of scholarship may be
made for entrance t.> the JJormal Schools. Our requirement..
for graduation from the Normal School is a satisfactory
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completion of the curriculum, and admission to
that curriculuin is the graduation from an
approved four-year high school.
At the present time v/e do not have any
which to eliminate or discriminate
between students with high marks and low marks
so long as a passing grade is maintained in the
If the student proves unsatishigh school.
factory later on, discretion must he used in the
school in which he is matriculating.
"basis on
Doctor Keith stated that it might "be a
good thing for each of the Principals to consider whether or not we should modify our present
entrance requirements.
13.
Under "Glass I S tudents " should
we include teachers in s ervice
completing courses on the c ampus
in the afternoon and evening and
are looking forward to the Baccalaureate Dsgrae or the Normal
School Certificate.
On motion of Mr. Allen seconded "by Doctor
Gordinier it was voted that a student must take
at least thirteen semester hours to "become a
full-time student in the State Teachers Colleges.
Agreed to
Doctor Keith asked how many of the schools
is, those taking
had part-time students; tliat
work on the campus in the evening and on Saturdays
Doctor Eisenterg, Mr. Hill, Doctor Leliman,
Doctor Crawford and Doctor Haas stated they did
not have ar^ such students.
Doctor Eiemer stated they were reporting
their students separately cuid not under Class I
Students, "but as "Saturda;'' classes."
Doctor Straughn reported twelve students,
Mr. Allen six students, Doctor Gordinier seventyfive students and Doctor Armstrong fifteen students,
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Doctor Keith stated that he thought it
advisa"ble to make an additional class or group
for this type of sttident hecause it was not
fair to put them in the "Class I Students."
This is the item on which the appropriation
and many other things are "based.
On motion of Mr. Allen, seconded hy
Doctor Rieraer it was voted to classify these
students taking v/ork in the evenings and on
Saturdays on the campus as Class III students part-time students on the campus taking less
than thirteen semester hours of work. Agreed
to.
14.
Proposed course in "Speech
Correction ."
Doctor Keith stated that inasmuch as
this item was placed on the docket "by Doctor
Cameron and he had left the meeting due to
illness in his family, the item would "be continued on the docket for discussion at the
next meeting of the Board.
15.
Uniform Standard Tests for Juniors
On motion of Doctor Haas seconded "by
Doctor Straughn it was voted to remove this item
from the docket.
Agreed to.
16
Sa"bhatical Year for Teachers and
Principals in th e State Normal
Sc'nools and State Teachers Colleges
Mr. Hill stated that he felt something
should "be done concerning a Sa"b"batical Year for
teachers and principals who have rendered effective
and distinguished service to the normal schools of
the State for long, un"broken periods of time.
Doctor Keith asked Mr. Hill to make a
further study of this matter and let him have the
facts.
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17.
Should salaries of teachers he
paid while attending '?pproved
conferences?
Doctor Keith stated that he felt if the
Principal definitely assigned a teacher to attend
a meeting v/ithin the State, the expenses should
he paid hy the school, hut the Principal should
use his judgment in m*ing these assigrjnents. The
expense of attending National Conferences should
he paid hy the individual tiut without loss of
salary.
On motion of I'ilr. Allen seconded hy Doctor
Gordinier it was voted to adjourn at 5:45 P.M. and
re-convene at the next regularly schedule time,
ITarch 15,
1929.
Respectfully suhmittod
Lli nut e s
app roved:
A^
S/tate
Superintendent of Puhlic Instruction
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION
TEACHER BUREAU
Harristurg
REPORT of COmaTTEE on EVALUATION of
NON-STAtTDAED CREDENTIALS of CANDIDATES
for DEGREES in STATE NORMAL SCHOOLS
and TEACHERS COLLEGES
Name of Applicant
Date of Application
Address
Normal School or Teachers College
in which Degree is Desired
EVALUATION REPORT
(Evaliiation
"by
the Credentials Bureau)
Credit for four years of equivalent high school work is
Memorandum of Credit.
incomplete until the applicant has "been granted a CERTIEICi.TE OP PPE-PROFESSIONAL
EDUCATION.
This Certificate is issued only after the deficiencies, if any, have
"been removed and the fee of one dollar has heen paid to the Credentials Bureau,
Department of Puhlic Instruction.
Signature
A.
Record of High School
work completed
Year
or
years
Numher
of
Tinits
of person
who
evaluates
credentials
Total units credited
Total units lacking
[OTERl
Date
Official Evaluation of Certified Ee^.ord of Acadorr.ir'- and Professional Wo:
Completed fcy Applicants for a Tegree in th^ Elementary Hdiicaticn Curriculum in a State Teachers College. Evaluation Yy the CoraraiTtee
on the Evaluation of Kon-Standard Credentials, in the
Teacher Bureau
Institution
j^artip
Approval,
including
substitutes
Suhject
EIiUCATIOU
Approval
including
suhstitute-
Sutject
MATHSl'TATICS
Introduction to Teaching.
Psychology & Child Study
Educational Psychology
History of Education .....
Educational Measurements
Student Teaching
Technique of Teaching
Kindergarten-Pri .Theory
Principles of Education
Hist, and Organization of
Education in Penna
Supervision & Administr'n
of Elementary Schools
Practical Scnool Contacts..
ENGLISH
English (l)
Oral Expression
English (2)
Teaching of Primary Reading
American Literature
Teaching of Spelling and
Language (Pril)
Teaching of English
Children's Lit. & Storjr Tel
Advanced Composition
English Literature
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
Teaching of Nvjnher
T'ch'g of Arithmetic.
T'ch'g j^ Superv'n of
Arith.in Elem. Schools
.
.
.
SOCIAL STUDIES
Teh' g. of Social Stud.,
American Government..
Economics
Tch'g Soc .St'ds (Fri.
Educational Sociology
Civic Education in
Elementary Schools..
"
I
SCIENCE and GEOGFAPHY
Educational Eijlogy
Nature Study
Economic Biology
Nutrition
Descriptive Astronomy ....
Health and Hygiene in
Elementary Schools
Physi ography
Prin. of Human Geog
Teaching of Geography. ....
Teaching Geography Fri Gr
(
ARTS
Music
Art
Hand writ ing
History and Apprec'n
of Music
History and AH'rec'n
of Art
Physical Education
.
ELECTIVE
Elective
-
,
TOTAL
.
136
Approved
Signature of Persjn
Credentials
Date
v/ho
Evaluated
Secretary, Committee en the Evaluation
of Non-standard Credentials
(
oii:r
)
Coraruonwealth of Pennsylvania
DEPARTIvlENT of public INST'RLFCTION
Karri s"burg
EEPORT of COM'IITTEE on EVALWATIOK of
IION-STAEDAEI) CEEIEIITIALS of CAIIDIDATES
for DEGREES in STATE NOmiAL SCHOOLS
and TEACHERS COLLEGES
Name of Applicant
Pate of Application
Address
Normal School or Teachers College
in which Pegree is Pesired
EVALUATION REPORT
(Evaluation
"by
the Credentials Bureau)
Memorandum of Credit. Credit for four years of equivalent high school v/ork is incomplete until the applicant has heen granted a CERTIFICATE OF PRE-PROFESSIOKAL EPUCATIC!^
This Certificate is issued only after the deficiencies, if any, have "been removed
and the fee of one dollar has heen paid to the C^spdentials Bureau, Department of
Puhlic Instruction.
A.
Record of High School
work
completed'
Official Evaliiation of Certified Eecord of Academic and Professional Work
Completed "by Applicants for a Vegvee in the Jimior High School Cur^Evaluatfoh hy 'the Committee
ricul-'am in a State Teachers College.
on the Evaluation of iJon-Standard Credentials in the
Teacher Bureau
Institution
Name
Approval
inciuci ing
suhstitutes
Subjec^
ErUCATIOIT
Introduction to Teaching.
Psychology ; Adolescence...
Educational Psychology
Purpose, Orga.nization &
Development of Jr. H.S. ..
History of Education
Educational llea-surements ..
History & Organization of
Education in Penna
Student Teaching & School
Contacts
Technique of Teaching
Principles of Education ...
:(H
Approval
inclur'in''
Suh iect
juhstitutas
ARTS
Appreciation S. Application of Art
History ^ Appreciation
of T.Tusic
liandv/riting
Physical Edxication ....
SLECTIV ES
Free elective
4
Eirst Elective Field...
ENGLISH
En,aish (1)
Oral Expression
Engl i sh 2
English Literature ........
American Literature
Advanced Composition
lTu.matic English
(
)
SCIEKCE and GEOGEAPhT
EdUGitionzi.1 Biology
Human Geography
World Problems in Geog. ...
Everyday Science
Health & Hygiene in Junior
High School
Second Elective Field
IS
lAL STUDIES
Social A Inijustrii-l History
of U.S
Economics
American Government
Lduc'.tional Sociology
3 0C
»
Gui da:iGe
TOTAL
136
Approved
Signature of Person
Datfc
v;ho Ev,.lu?,ted
SecrGt?,ry, Cornmittee on the Ev?,lU'-.tion
of llcu-.Stand'.rd Credent is.ls
OAfEH
M
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
DEPARTMMT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION
Harrisbur3
MEETING OF THE BOARD OF
Friday
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N0RI.1AL
SCHOOL PRINCIPALS
w
March 22, 1929
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DOCKET
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Reading and consideration of the minutes of the last meeting of the
Board held in the Department of Public Instruction, January 18, 1929.
I.
Unfinished Business
II.
1.
Report of the Curricula^. Revision Committee
a.
b.
c
d.
e.
Visual Education
Additional electives
Change in name of curriculum IV
Industrial Arts Education
"Special Class" Education
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'ic^lt ""
Report by the S ecretary'- of the Board of_ C ontrol on " Activities of,.-^"'
the Pennsylvania State Normal School Athletic A ssociation " *'
,J
2
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Report of Committee on " Uniform Fees in the State Teachers Coll^g£S^'jT
and State Normal Schools"
L,--^V-
5
Report of Committee on " Out-of -State Students
Teachers Colleges and State Normal Schools"
^°
Repor t of Committee on
7.
Revision of Article XX
8.
Seminar courses as electives
9
•
Organization
10
,
J /V
J
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4
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1
Report of the Committee on "Pennsylvania State Normal School
Athletic Association"
'
I
of_
" Fraternities in
e nrolled in
^J-'
^n
^ Cj^
the State^
<
'
the State Teachers Collegga<^
^ in_
four-year curriculums
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State Normal Schools and State Teachers Colleges
.
^Jy^
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\i
Regord of deeds in the_ various counties in TJhich the Commom/ealth
o£ Pennsylvania is the Grantee for_ the account of_ the several State
Normal Schools
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11 .
Proposed course in "Speech Correction",
12
Should •^e modify the present entrance requirements to the State
Normal Schools and State Teachers Colleges?
13.
Sabbatical Year for Teachers and Principals in the State Normal
Schools and State Teachers Colleges
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III.
^i <
New Business
1
Institutions e:i?en an "A." rating by the American
Association of Teachers Colleges
2.
Normal School Enrollments
3
Re solution of the A ssociation
tendents of Allegheny County
4
Allocation of State Hi^xw^y Funds for the building of
roadv;a7/-s at State Normal S chools and Teachers Colleges
5
C hang e of iiame of
-
Second Semester
of_
!>^-
District Superin-
different classes in the teacher
training institutions Freshman S ophomore Junior and
Senior
,
,
,
6.
Maximum amount of credit for a summer session
7
State Printing and loca l necessities
8
Advisability of extendin g the normal school curricula to
-
Mr. John
C_.
Dight
three 7/ears
9
.
Student delegates to conferences at
Ne^:7
York City
i^"^^
10
Application of State Teachers Colleges for registration
with the New York State Department
11.
Recommendation of specific texts to prospective teachers
by normal school instructors particularly" those in the
training school
,
12.
Newspaper advertising
15 .
Should students matriculating in the Pennsylvania State
Norma l Schools p resent credentials entitlin g them to
a dmission in a_ N ormal School in their ovm state as a
pre-requisite for entering a Pennsylvania State Norm.al
School or Teachers College?
NOmiAL SCHOOL
PRWCIPALS' MEETOTG
March 22, 1929
A stated meeting of the Board of Normal School
Principals of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania was held in
the Department of Public Instruction, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
March 22, 1929 at 9:30' A.M.
In the absence of Doctor John A. H. Keith, State
Superintendent of Public Instruction, Doctor Rule, Deputy
Superintendent, presided.
The following members of the Board were present:
Francis B. Haas
G. G. L. Riemer
Robert M. Steele
Leslie Pinckney Hill
T. T. Allen
C. C. Crawford
Charles R. Foster
A. C. Rothermel
William R. Straughn
C. H. Gordinier
Ezra Lehman
J. Linwood Eisenberg
Norman ^. Cameron
Henry Klonower
Bloomsb-urg
Clarion
California
Cheyney
East Stroudsburg
Edinboro
Indiana
Kutztown
Mansfield
Millersville
Shippensburg
Slippery Rock
West Chester
Department of
Public Instruction
The State Teachers College at Lock Haven was
represented by Mr. M. DeTurk High, Dean of Instruction.
1
.
Approval of the minutes of the previous meeting
of the Board
A copy of the minutes having been sent to each
Principal subsequent to the meeting, they were not read.
On motion of Dr. Riemer seconded by Dr. Steele the
following corrections to the minutes were made:
page 351, last paragraph "secondary
schools" shotild be changed to read
"secondary school teachers",
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page 357, second paragraph "Dr. Riemer California - no" and "Dr. Steele - Clarion absent" should read "Dr. Riemer - Clarion no" and "Dr. Steele - California - absent".
On motion of Dr. Foster, seconded by Dr. Riemer,
it was voted that the minutes of the previous meeting be
approved as corrected.
Agreed to.
II. Unfinished Business
1.
Report of the Curricular Revision Cooraittee
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Visual Education
Additional electives
Change in name of curriculum IV
Industrial rirts Education
"Special Class" Education
Doctor Eisenberg, Chairman of the Curil cular
Revision Committee, repcar-ted as follows:
"A meeting of the Curricular Revision
Committee was held in the Teacher Bureau,
Department of Public Instruction, Thursday,
February 7, 1929. Those present were:
Dr. J. Linwood Eisenberg, Chairman
Dr. W. R. Straughn
Mr. T. T. Allen
Mr. Henry Klono?/er
1.
The Coramittee recommends that a summer session
course of tv7o semester hours on the basis of
two hoiirs of classroom work and two semester
hours credit be authorized in Visual Aids in
Education. This course may be credited as a
free elective for all students or may be
credited in place of Technique of Teaching
for experienced teachers.
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The Cofflmittee recommends that each teacher
training institution be permitted to offer,
as an elective, an additional three semester
hour course in each of the following fields:
Education, Elementary Education, English,
Mathematics, Foreign Language, Science,
Geography, Social Studies, Music, and Art,
and that each institution specializing
Art, Music, Health, Commerce and Home Economics, be permitted to offer an additional
three semester hour course in each curriculum in ;7hich it specializes.
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The Committee recommends that the four year
curriculum for the Preparation of Jvinior
High School Teachers be chsinged to the Four
Year Curriculum in Secondary Education (for
the preparation of Junior and Senior High
School Teachers) .
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semester hours of roik in the field of
Industrial ^irts may be offered in each ^
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facilities in the four- year Secondary
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77ho choose this elective field be certified to teach Industrial Arts in Jionior
High Schools.
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The Committee "ishes to report progress on
the proposed curriculiim in 'Special Class'
Education."
On motion of Doctor Eisenberg seconded by Doctor
»?as moved to adopt Item I of the Report.
Dr. Cameron raised a question as to Tiiether or
not the course in "Visual Education" should be placed on
the same basis as "Technique of Teaching", Tjhich he felt
77as the most important course in the curriculum.
Dr. Haas felt that t'7o semester hours of credit
for two hours of classroom vjork was very liberal. He pointed
out that 50^5 of the coiirse was laboratory work, and that
probably one semester ho\ir of credit was sufficient.
Dr. Cameron stated that he agreed with Dr. Haas.
All courses should be of college level.
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On motion of Dr. Haao seconded by Dr. Lehman
-,7ith the approval of the Superintendent,
the Curricular Revision Committee be authodzed to develop
the complete details of this course for the coming summer
session.
it was voted that
In discussing Item 2 of the report of the Curricular Revision Committee, Dr. Eisenberg stated that the
additional electives are to take the place of the "electives"
and are not to take the place of any of the required courses
now in operation.
On motion of Dr. Eisenberg seconded by Dr. Foster
it was voted to accept and adopt Item 2 of the report of the
Curricular Revision Comraittee.
Agreed to.
On motion of Dr. Eisenberg seconded by Dr. Cameron
voted to accept and adopt Item 3 of the report of the
Curricular Revision Committee. Agreed to.
it Jias
In discussing Item 4 of the report of the Curricular
Revision Committee, Dr. Eisenberg explained that a four-year
curriculum in Industrial iijrts Education had been presented by
the Board and the Superintendent had approved the same pending
the availability of funds to put it into operation. The
CoLiaittee felt that in order to provide immediately teachers
who are prepared to do this Trork, ~e should offer tiuenty-two
semester ho\irs in the field of Industrial Arts until such
time as the four-j'-ear curriculum is put into operation. Not
It was the thougjit
all schools will want to do this work.
of the Committee that a few of the schools could offer the
work iramediately as a major.
Doctor Rule asked how many of the schools could
take on this work without additional equipment and very
littie additional expense.
Doctor Gordinier, Mr. Hill, Doctor Haas, and Doctor
Straughn felt that they could do the work v/ithout additional
equi pment
Doctor Eisenberg and Doctor Crawford stated that
they had some equipment but probably not enough to do this
work.
Doctor Riemer stated they had sufficient equipment
to prepare a general shop teacher if that is what is wanted.
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Dr. Steele stated that they had some equipment and room for additional equipnent. There seemed
to be qtoite a demand for this type of work in hie
Service Area and he felt there shotild be eacae v?ay in
trhich to meet this demand.
Mr. Allen, Dr. Foster, Dr. Rothermel, Dr.
Armstrong, Dr., Lehman, and Dr. Cameron stated that
they had no equijxnent to do this type of work.
On motion of Dr. Eisenberg seconded by Dr*
Straughn it was voted to accept and adopt Item 4 of the
Curricular Revision Committee, ^igreed to.
On motion of Dr. Eisenberg seconded by Dr.
Riemer it was voted to accept the report of the Curricular Revision Committee on Item 5» Agreed to.
2.
Report by the Secretary of the Beard of
Control on "activities a£_ the Pennsylvania
State Normal School athletic -association"
Mr. KlonoTTer read the report as given to him
by Mr. Moorhead, Secretary of the Board of Control. The
report follor/s:
Gaiaes
Name of School
Bloomsburg
Scheduled
Scores
Submitted
W
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Games
Unreported
By
'.Thorn
Unreported
West Chester 1
Lock Haven 1
Millersville
i^hippensburg
12
West Chester
California
Clarion
Edinboro
Indiana
Slippery Rock
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On motion of llr. Allen seconded by Dr. Riemer
it was voted to receive the report of the Secretary
of the Board of Control and place it on file and
:further that it be spread on the minutes of the
meeting of the Board.
3.
Agreed to*
Report of the C oiauitt ee on "Pe nnsylvania
State Normal School Athletic A ssociation"
Mr. Allen, Chairman of the Committee on
"Athl'etic Association" reported for the Committee as
jfollows:
"A meeting of the Athletic Committee was
held on Thursday afternoon, February 7,
1929 in the office of the Teacher Bureau
vith the following manbers present:
Doctor Eisenberg, Mr, Allen, and Mr,
Moorhead present. Dr. Cameron, a member
of the committee was unable to be present
The committee made the following recommendations for consideration by the Board of
Normal School Principals:
That no student transferring from one
institution to another be peirmitted to
psLTticipate in any inter-collegiate competition within a year following such
transfer.
1.
2.
That Ai'ticle VI, Section I-a, be
amended by omitting the words "or who is not
maintaining a passing grade in at least
thirteen (13) semester hours of work."
3.
That certification of eligibility lists
be continued according to Article VI,
section Vl-a.
That the number of players to be sent on
athletic trips be deterrained by eaoh Principal
subject to budgetary limitations,
4.
5.
That there be no change in the report
required to be made to the Executive Secretary"
Dr. Cameron stated that he 7fould like to see a
resident rule of one year, but that it not be binding in
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institution to another.
the transfer of a student from one
in one of the
If such a student has been in residence
transfers for a good
Teachers Colleges for a year and then
such a student. On
reason, that should not be held against
a student from
admit
should
Principal
the other hand, no
^hy ne left the
another institution vrithout first kno-^ing
school.
there
Dr. Straugtin stated that inasmuch as
in regard to Item
seemed to be some difference of opinion
again to the committee for
I that the matter be referred
reconsideration.
Rianer
On motion of Dr. Straughn seconded by Dr.
back to the commatter
^hole
this
refer
to
voted
was
it
mittee for further consideration.
Lehman
On motion of Mr. Allen seconded by Dr.
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Item
2 of the report ofyV^.
adopt
and
accept
to
voted
was
it
to.
Agreed
Committee.
the Athletic
Steele
On motion of Mr. Allen seconded by Dr.
of the Athletic
report
the
3
of
Item
accept
to
voted
was
it
no;?
CommittinS'ich is a continuance of the regulations
m
force.
jVgreed to.
Foster
On motion of Dr. Straughn seconded by Dr.
of
report
the
of
Item
4
adopt
and
it was voted to accept
the Athletic Comraittee. Agreed to.
Straughn
On motion of lv!r. AUen seconded by Dr.
of
report
the
of
Item
5
adopt
ar>^,
it was voted to accept
the Athletic GoPMittoe. .igreed to.
4.
Report of Committee on 'njniform Fee_s in_
Normal
the State Teachers Colleges and State
Schools.**
Committee'*
Dr. Straughn, Chairman of the "Fee
report of
reported for the Committee. He stated that the
had a
which
things
two
upon
dependent
was
comraittee
the
report.
final
the
on
very important bearing
First, the catalogues for the Normal Schools
Colleges are all out for the present school
Teachers
and
year and the announcements made.
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Secondlyj that this whole matter of board,
fees, receipts, at cetera is dependent upon the action
of the Legislature.
Dr. Straughn distributed charts sho-zring the
variation of charges, fees, et cetera in the several
normal schools. He stated that these forms viere sent
out to each of the normal schools and the information
requested. ?71ien the individual charts vrere received,
the suraraary sheet was prepared and then distributed to
all the normal schools.
On motion of Dr. Straughn seconded by Dr.
voted to receive the report of the Cominittee on "Fees" and refer it to the Normal School
Principals for study with the understanding that it
would come up for further consideration at the next
meeting. Agreed to.
Riemer it
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Report of the Committee on " Out-of -State
Students enrolled in the State Teachers
Colleges and State Normal Schools
.
Dr. Haas, Chairman of this Committee reported
for the Committee as follov/s:
There are several points that should be considered in this study.
1.
We do not take the point-of-view that
all out-of-state students should be
excluded from the Pennsylvania Normal
Schools, but we do feel that such
applications for admission to the Pennsylvania State Normal Schools should be
held until all State applications are
provided for.
2.
Tuition should be paid in advance for
out-of-state students at a yearly rate
set by the State Superintendent of
Public Instruction. At the present
time we feel that it would average
about $200.00 per year,
3.
That these regulations be effective for
new students but not retroactive.
4.
That those
benefit of
\7ho
oxuc
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have now received the
Educational institutions
may by the payment of the amount set by
the State Superintendent secure a release
from their contractual obligations.
Dr. Haas stated that the Committee had
given some thought and study to this question and they
felt also that no definite action could be taken on
the question until the iiAiole matter of fees, et cetera
had been definitely determined upon and as the matter
now stands this question would be decided and is
dependent upon the action of the Legislature. He further
^suggested that if any of the Principals had suggestions
to offer, the Committee would be glad to have them.
On motion of Dr. Haas seconded by Dr. Riemer
voted to receive the report and defer action
until a later date. Agreed to.
it was
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"
Report of Committee on Fraternities in
the State Teachers Colleges"
Dr. Lehman, Chairman of the Committee, stated
that there had been so many requests for organizations
the
of this kind, he asked that this item be placed on
docket again for further discussion. At the time the
subject was up for discussion at an earlier date the
Committee rendered a report which was accepted and
ordered filed. The recommendation at that time was to
the effect that:
committee believes that the organization of social fraternities or
sororities in the Normal Schools and
Teachers Colleges is unnecessary and
undesirable under present conditions."
"Yo\ir
Dr. Lehman stated that he did not feel the
Committee could do anything further at this time as
the Committee was discharged.
Dr. Rule thought that if the members of the
Board desired any further details in this matter the
Committee could be re-appointed and reconsider the
question of "Fraternities",
On motion of Dr. Haas seconded by Dr. Crawford
as
it was voted that the docket be cleared of this matter
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it is the judgment of the Board that this
is a matter #iich should be handled by
the local Boards of Trustees. Agreed to.
it is the judgment of the Board that this is a
matter which should be handled by the local Boards
Agreed to.
of Trustees.
Dr. Steele and Dr. Lehman, members of the
Committee on "Fraternities" were satisfied with this
decision.
7.
Revision of Article XX
Doctor Keith stated that Article XX had been
rewritten for the second time and numerous changes made.
The matter of Service Areas and Districts for
the Normal Schools and Teachers Colleges was taken up
and that it seemed wise to let it stand as "Districts"
rather than "Service Areas". As the matter now stands,
the appointment of the Boards of Trustees is in the
hands of the Governor. Dr. Keith further discussed the
subject but in executive session.
8.
Seminar courses as electives in four-year
curriculums
Dr. Steele raised this question as a suggestion
for an additional elective in the four-year Junior High
School curriculum.
He further stated that since we had the
recommendation of the Curricular Revision Committee in
regard to the additional electives in the several fields
the matter was adjusted to the satisfaction of those
concerned in his district.
9.
Organization of State N ormal Schools and
State Teachers Colleges
Doctor Keith stated that he would like to have
a committee of the Normal School Principals to work with
him on this subject. Each of the charts which were submitted were different in detail of administration and
organization. He felt that in some way we ought to get
these organizations in a more uniform set-up. He stated
that this whole matter will have to be revised in the
light of the new legislative action.
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On motion of Mr. Allen seconded by Dr.
Foster, it was voted that the State Superintendent
appoint a committee of three to work with him in the
matter of the "organization of the State Normal
Schools and State Teachers Colleges." Agreed to.
Doctor Keith stated that he would like to
have volunteers for this work. In response Dr. Haas,
Dr. Steele, and Mr. Allen volunteered their services.
Doctor Keith asked Dr. Haas to act as Chairman of the committee, which assignment he accepted,
10
Record of deeds in the various counties
in T^hich the C ommonwealth of Pennsylvania
is the G rantee for the account of the
several State Normal Schools .
.
Dr. Rule stated he was anxious to have the
Principals get this matter cleared up as quickly as
possible
SoFiO of the Principals had checked all
deeds and had the matter about cleared for their
.
school.
The Board adjourned at 12:45
for luncheon and re- convene
at 2:00 o'clock
11 •
Proposed course in
" Speech
Correction"
Dr. Cameron asked to have this matter
discussed at the request of one of his teachers
who felt that such a coiirse was needed.
However, he felt that with the action of the
Curricular Revision Committee providing electives, such
a course co\ild be offered as an elective in one of the
subject fields mentioned in the report.
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.
Should
vie
modify the present entrance require-
ment s to the State Normal Schools and State
Teachers Colleges?
Dr. Keith stated that he had one or two
complaints that a student was refused admission on the
basis of low high school stsinding.
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Dr. Keith raised the question whether^ under
the present regulations, they had the right to refuse
admission if a student had been graduated from an approved
high school, even though the student had a very low mark.
Dr. Keith suggested that the entire Board think
about this matter and be prepared to discuss the matter
at the next meeting.
Mr. Klonower read a letter from a Miss Carris
Bell Parks of the English Department of the State Teachers
College at Indiana. It was suggested in this letter that
certain entrance requirements be set up for students who
were deficient in English.
Dr. Keith suggested that the letter be acknowledged
and statement that the whole matter is being referred to the
Ciirricular Revision Committee for consideration.
13.
Sabbatical Year for Teachers and Principals
in the State Normal Schools and State Teachers
Colleges
Mr. Hill stated that this item had been placed
on the docket at his suggestion. He had gathered together
quite a lot of data and statistics and would like to present
a detailed report at the next meeting of the Board, if permitted to do this.
Dr. Keith stated that they would carry the item
over for consideration at the next meeting of the Bc».rd.
III.
New Business
1 . Institutions given an "A" rating by the
American Association of Teachers Colleges
Mr. Klonower advised the Board that certain of
the institutions had been given an "A"" rating by -the
American Association of Teachers Colleges. The institutions so rated are:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
B.
7.
Bloomsburg
East Stroudsburg
Indiana
Mansfield
Shippensburg
Slippery Rock
West Chester
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2
Normal School Enrollments
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Second Semester
A Svumnary of the Enrollments of the State
Normal Schools and State Teachers Colleges was distributed to each of the Normal School Principals. Each
principal was a,sked to check the sheet for errors. At
a later date sufficient corrected copies will be sent
to each Normal School for distribution to the several
Boards of Trustees.
3.
Resolution of the Association of Pi stri ct
Superintendents of Allegheny County
Dr. Rule explained the situation which lead
up to the resolution passed by the Association of
Superintendents of the Independent School Districts of
Allegheny County. Mr. Klonower read the resolution
presented to the State Council of Education under date
of February IS,. 1929.
"At a meeting of the Association of District
Superintendents of Allegheny County held in
Homestead, February 13, 1929 at which all
of the fourteen Superintendents of the
County were present, together with Mr.
Klonower, Head of the Teacher Bureau,
Department of Public Instruction, the
following resolutions were unanimously
adopted and ordered reported to the Department of Public Instruction:
First: We heartily commend the purpose
of the Department of Public Instruction, as
set forth in the recently adopted certificate
regulations, to raise the standard of training
for teachers in the schools of the Commonwealth.
Second:
"Je
suggest that the present form
of Emergency Certificate be discontinued at the
earliest date feasible, and that some form of
temporary single-subject certificate be devised,
to be issued, on request of superintendents, to
teachers already holding Standard Certificates.
Third: Owing to the present confused
situation growing out of the employment in the
grade schools of teachers holding College
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Provisional Certificates which do not include the
elementary subjects, we urge that, if possible,
all teachers holding College Provisional Certificates not validated for the elementary field,
and on which they have tau^t under terms of
legal employment prior to June 30, 1930, may have
such certificates extended to include the elementary
field on request of a superintendent of schools
under whom they have taught, accompanied by a satisfactory rating card and such other evidence of
successful experience as the Department of Public
Instruction may require.
Fourth: Since some individuals are endowed
by nature with qualities requisite for successful
teaching in an elementary school, and some have by
the same token the qualities requisite for success
in the secondary school field, while still others
have no imterial aptitude for teaching in either
field, we strongly urge that the Department of Public
Instruction require that all schools desiring approval
of their teacher training departments for certification
purposes shall, as one requisite for such approval,
institute at once an approved system of scientific
study of individuals desiring to enter the teacher
training department in order that such students may
be intelligently advised as to whether they should
prepare to teach, and if so in which field such preparation should be made.
,
Vv'e would also urge that
in addition to the
records now required to be filed in your Department
with the application for a College Provisional Certificate such approved schools be required to submit a
copy of the findings of this personal investigation,
together with the advice based thereon.
,
Sincerely your.;,
(Signed)
C. C. Kelso
President Association of
District Superintendents of
Allegheny County"
He then read the action taken by the State Council
of Education which follows:
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"Owing to the situation gro"ing out of the
eraplojrment in the eleraentary schools of
teachers holding College Provisional
Certificates which do not include the
elementary subjects, all teachers holding
College Provisional Certificates not
validated for the elementary field, and
on ?7hich they have taught under terms of
legal employment prior to June 30, 1929
may have such certificates extended to
include the elementar3'- field on request
of a commissioned superintendent of
schools under whom such teachers have
taught, accompanied by a rating card
indicating satisfactory teaching in the
elementary field."
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Allocation of State Hj ghT7ay F unds
for the building of roadrrays at_
State ITorma.1 ^chools ajid Teachers
Colleges
Doctor Rule explained that this is simply a
notice for each Principal to send to him a blue print
showing all the present roads ^rith appropriate markings
indicating those which are to be improved and such which
should be new roads into the College grounds, together
with a statement of the repairs that should be made and
also the kind or t3rpe of new roads that are desired.
Make all suggestions and markings as definitely as
possible so that the Highway Department will have definite
information to guide them in giving fxirther advice.
Several of
posts which had been
were not posted in a
as to guide visitors
the Principals stated that the sign
erected by the KighY;ay Department
conspicuous place or in such a place
to the College grounds.
Dr. Rule suggested that each of the Principals
get in touch \Yith the local engineer of the Highway
Department and have him adjust the matter.
5.
Change of name of different classes in
the teacher training institutions ,
Freshman Sophomore Junior and Senior
,
,
Dr. Steele suggested the change in name for
students in the Normal Schools and Teachers Colleges,
designating them as first, second, third, and fourth
year students.
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Dr. Rothermel suggested that the matter be
dropped until such time as all curriculums are on a
four-year basis in all schools.
By unanimous consent of the Board, the item
was removed from the docket,
6
Maximum anioxmt of credit for a summer
s ession
Dr. Rule stated that it was definitely ruled
by the State Council of Education that no student may
receive more semester hours of credit for a s\jmmer session
than there are weeks in the sumraer session in a given
institution which appears on the accredited list of institutions for the Commonwealth. If a summer school is in
session six weeks, a student m.ay receive six semester hours
of credit, and if a summer school is in session for nine
weeks, a student may receive nine semester hours of credit.
Mr. Allen stated that this regulation of the
State Council of Education would interfere with the regulations of the Board of Normal School Principals which was
to the effect that in some exceptional cases with the
approval of the Principal, a student would be allowed to
carry seven semester hours of work. It did not seem right
to break faith with such students who had been promised
that they could secure seven semester ho\irs of credit.
Dr. Rule stated that he felt this would have to
be worked out in each institution and handled in the best
possible way.
7
State Printing and local necessities
Mr. John C. Dight
Mr. Dight of the Bureau of Publications, said
in part:
"Under the present code which is being presented
for adoption, the ms-tter of printing will have to be handled
by the Bureau of Publications, Department of Property and
Supplies. This will very likely be handled by what is known
as an kgencj. We are not sure at the present time just how
this new Administrative Code will effect the Normal School
Principals. The printing business for the State is very
large, and the Department of Property and Supplies is able,
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on account of the extremely large amount of paper that
is used in printing, to purchase at prices below what
each individual can buy. In mexiy cases the prices to
the Department is below what the papermen sell to the
wholesaler and thus considerable saying is accomplished."
He fi.irther stated that he felt sure that they
could save the schools a great deal of money on printing
and papers, forms, et cetera of all kinds, and at the
same time be able to standardize the forms used in the
institutions.
As a working basis he asked each of the Principals
to submit to him at an early date the following:
is used or has
used during the past year. Send them to Mr.
Dight of the Bureau of Publications.
1.
A sample of each form that
2.
Indicate the number of each form in use
over a period of one year.
3.
The price per thousand that you are paying for
each form.
4.
The date of delivery of each form.
This list should include all forms of any description, pamphlets, programs, accounting forms, everything that
is used in the institution.
8.
Advisability of extending the normal schoo l
curricula to three years
Dr» Steele stated that we should abandon the two
year curriculum for the preparation of elementary teachers
and offer in place thereof a three year curricul^um.
Dr. Straughn stated that he did not see how we
could take any action on this question until our financial
situations are settled.
Dr. Keith stated that he did not think we had as
much of a surplus of teachers as some people seemed to
think. Until such time as there is a large over supplj'' of
teachers, to cannot go to the four year level of preparation
completely. In the new certification regulations some rapid
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strides toward advancing the standards for teaching
have been made. These standards can be raised, but he
did not think this was the time to prescribe a four
year level.
9
.
Student delegates to conferences at
New York City
Dr. Haas stated that he felt we should consider
seriously the advisability of sending students to this
conference in Nev; York City.
He further stated that he felt there were some
points we had to consider in this matter: first, participation of students in this t^'pe of conference is growing.
We have fourteen institutions in Pennsylvania and we should
try in some of our conferences to have student conference.
He is hoping that the Program Committee for the Eighth
Annual Conference of the Normal Schools and Teachers Colleges
will try to find a place on the program for such a conference.
Nev; York University is very anxious to have some of our
students participate in the student conferences.
Dr. Keith stated that he was willing to have a
student conference at the Normal School Conference if such
a conference could be arranged.
10 .
Application of State Teachers Colleges for
registration with the New York State Department
The New York State Department had held up some of
the certificates of persons who had been graduated from the
State Teachers Colleges. These persons were the holders of
the College Provisional Certificates, and it was necessary
for the institutions in the State of Pennsylvania to file
applications for recognition with the State Department of
New
Yorfc.
Dr. Rule stated that he had all the applications
from the several schools, but he felt that it was impossible
to compile all the information into one composite report and
make the application as a inrhole. He suggested that each
school should secure the application v;hich had been sent to
him and individually make application to the New York State
Department for recognition.
11 ,
Recommendation of specific texts to prospective
teachers by noiroal school instructors particularly
,
those in the training school
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Dr. Foster stated that a book agent had
made the remarK to him that some of the teachers in
the Normal School had recommended specific texts to
teachers for their use when leaving the Normal School.
He objected to it because of the ruling of the Board
in regard to the sale of books, magazines, et cetera.
The judgraent of the Board ^as to the effect
that teachers should use discretion in this matter.
12.
Nerrspaper advertising
Dr. Straughn stated that Tie should have some
manner of bringing to the attention of the public the
advantages of the Teachers Colleges. He felt that T7e
did the Trrong thing when ',7e discontinued all forms of
advertising. In the end the schools are the loosers
If ve lack public
and not the advertising mediums.
support, it may be because '^e do not bring to the
public eye the -^ork of the Normal Schools and Teachers
Colleges. As far as the public is concerned now,, the
Teachers Colleges do not exist.
Dr. Lehman stated that he was strongly in
favor of advertising. The ruling of the Board is no'i to
the effect that there shall be no newspaper advertising,
but there ought to be some viaj in ^hich "e could do
legitimate advertising.
On motion of Dr. Cameron seconded by Dr. Steele
the Superintendent appoint Dr. Straughn
and tT70 other members of the Board to investigate the
matter of legitimate and adequate adirertising for the
Normal Schools and make a recommendation to the Beard at
its next ij.eeting.
Agreed to.
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vo'^'^l "t^at
'.Tas
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Should s tudents matriculating in the
Pennsylvania State Norma l Schools
present credentials entitling them
to admi ssion in a Norriial School in
t heir o-^ni state as a pre-recuisite
for entering a_ Pennsylv ania St a_te
Normal School or Teacher s College?
Dr. Keith stated that all Principals should
require students from other states to present such credentials as would entitle them to admission in their o.-ni
State institutions "Then they desire to be admitted to o\rr
State institutions.
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The question -las referred to the committee
co'Tcerning the question of ''Out-of -State Students".
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Out-of-state travel
Dr. Keith asked '.'hj'-, if teachers desire tc
go to a meeting outside of the State or in the State,
and it is for their professional improvement and not a
definite assigrment from the Principal of the school,
they should not pay their ovrn expenses? He suggested
that thic matter be considered by each principal and
discretion used in sending requests for out-of-state
travel to him for approval.
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Bulletin of Pennsylvan ia S tate College
Dr. Straughn pointed out thit there "ere statements in Volume 21, Number 16 of the State College Bulletin
distributed throughout the State that should be challenged
by the Normal Schools.
On motion of Dr. Strauglm seconded by Dr. Haas
it was voted that Dr. Keith appoint a committee of three
of the Normal School Principals to go to State College and
consult v.'ith President Hetzel about this matter. Agreed to.
Dr. Keith felt that this 7ras the best solution
to the problem, and he accordingly appointed the follo'jing
committee:
Dr. Francis 3. Haas, Chairman
Dr. Robert M. Steele
Mr. T. T. Allen
On motion of Dr. Gordinier seconded by Dr. Lehman
voted to adjourn at 5:15 and reconvene for the re xfc
meeting of the Board of Nonnal School Principals, May 17, 1929.
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Respectfullj"- submitted
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Minutes approved:
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state Supe^ntendent of Public Instruction
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CoiTiiT.onaealtli
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PUBLIC IMSTRHCTION
TFAOHER BUREAU
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DEPiiHTlvIENT
MEETING OF THE
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0? NOmiAL SCHOOL PRITICIPAIS
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May 17, 1929
DOCKET
I.
II .
Reading and consideration of the minutes of the last meeting
of the Board of Normal School Principals held in the Department of Public Instruction, March 2S, 1929.
Unfinished Business
1.
'
Report of the Curricular R evision Committee
a.
b.
c.
"^
Visual Education
"
Electives-—iVdditional ElectivesIndustrial .irts Education.
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2.
Report of Committee on "Uniform Fees in the State
Teachers Colleges and State Normal Schools
3.
Report of Committee on "Pennsylvania State Normal
School Athletic A ssociation"
a.
4.
5.
'^i'Tlt t-^-^^^
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Out-of-state games
Repor t by the Secretary of the Board of Control on
"Activities of the Pennsylvania State Normal School
Athletic Association"
"Modification
Report of Co.Tmittee on
Requirements"
of the Entrance
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" Relations
with Pennsylvania'^?\^^
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Report of Cormnlttee re
state College"
7
Report of Committee on " Out-of -State Students enrolled
in the State Teachers Colleges and State Normal Schools"
8.
Orfranization of State Normal Schools and State Teachers
Colleges
9.
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Newspaper Advertising
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10.
Sabbatical Year for Teachers and_ Principals in the
State Normal Schools and Teachers Collsges
III. New Business
1.
Professional Status of Teachers
2.
Certification Regiilations
3.
Certification of the Graduates of fo-urcurriculums
4
Contracts for the next school year for instructor
of the S tate Normal Schools and State Teacher^'
^.^'^'
Colleges
5.
Maintenance of Principals as it relates to the
State Retirement System - Mr. H. H. Baish
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6.
Standardization of printing supplies for the
State Teachers College
7.
Allocations of State Highway Funds for the building
of roadways at State Normal Schools and Teachers
^
Colleges
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Administrative procedures involved in the operation
of the Normal Schools and Teachers Colleges during
the tra nsitio nal s tages of the Fiscal and i^dministrative Codes,
9.
10.
Issuin g of Statements of release from teaching
experience in the pub li c schools qf_ this Commonwealth
Cooperation of supervisors of student teaching in
Colleges in the revision of the St
elementar3'' school courses of study
=-State_ T eachers
11.
Placement service in the institutions
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SCHOOL
NORJVIAL
PPv raC IPAI^
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MEETING
May 17, 1929
A stated meeting of the Board of Normal School
Principals of the Commonwealth of Peimsj'-lvania was held in
the Department of I'ublic Instruction, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, May 17, 1929 at 9:30 A.M.
During the temporary absence of Doctor John
A. H. Keith, State Superintendent of Public Instruction,
Doctor Rule, Deputy Superintendent, presided.
The following members of the Board were present:
Francis 3. Haas
G. C. L. Riemer
Robert IvL Steele
Leslie Pinckney Hill
T. T. Allen
C. C. Crawford
Charles R, Foster
A. C. Rothermel
D.
1.
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Ai-mstrong
Bloomsburg
Clarion
California
Cheyney
East Stroudsburg
Edinboro
Indiana
Kutztown
Lock Haven
William R. Straughn
C. H. Gordinier
Ezra Lehman
J. Linwood Eisenberg
Norman '7. Cameron
Majislield
Henry
Department of Public
Instruction
Pllonov/er
Approva
l,
Millersville
Shippensburg
Slippery Rock
West Chester
of the ininutes of the previous meeting
of the Board
A copy of the minutes having been sent to each
Principal subsequent to the meeting, they were not read.
On motion of Doctor Lehman seconded by Doctor
Gordinier, it was Y.o"fc e.d that the minutes of the previous
meeting be approved as submitted.
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II.
Unfinished Business
1.
Report of the Ciirricular Revision Committee
Visual Education
"Special Class" Education
Additional Electives
Industrial Arts Education
a.
b.
c.
d.
Doctor Eisenberg, Chairman of the Curricular
Revision Committee, reported as follows:
"A meeting of the Curricular Revision
Comniittee was held in the Teacher Bureau
of the Department, Thursday, May 16, 1929
at 3 P.M.
Those present were:
Dr. J. Linwood Eisenberg, Chairman
Dr. W. R. Straughn
Mr. T. T. Allen
Henry Klonower
1.
The committee submits for consideration
and approval an outline of a course in
Visual Education arranged in sequential
units. The satisfactory completion of
this course will entitle the student to
one semester hour of credit in Technique
of Teaching or free elective.
If this
course be approved, it mil become
operative during the summer session of
1929 at those institutions in which
there is sufficient demans.
(Detailed course appear as exhibit A)
2.
The committee recommends that the question
of the introduction of courses for the
preparation of teachers of "Special Classes"
be held in abej''ance as this does not seem
to be the opportune time for the development
of such courses.
3.
The committee recommends that in order to
meet the demand for part-time teachers of
Industrial Arts in the Junior High School
field, that the State Superintendent
designate at his pleasure two schools, one
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in the eastern section of the State
and .one in the western section of the
State, to offer tr/enty-tYro semester hours
of work in the field of Industrial Arts
Education. The courses arranged in
sequential order have been submitted.
Students completing this elective field
should be certified to teach Industrial
Arts in the Jimior High Schools:'"
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(Detailed courses appear as exhibit B)
On motion of Doctor Eisenberg, seconded byDoctor Rothermel it was moved to adopt Item I of the Report.
Agreed to.
On motion of Doctor Riemer seconded by Doctor
Eisenberg it was moved to continue Item II on the docket
for discussion at the next meeting of the Board. Agreed to.
On motion of Doctor Eisenberg seconded by
Doctor Foster it was moved to adopt Item III of the Report
of the Curricular Revision Committee. Agreed to.
At this time Doctor Keith came in and took
charge of the meeting.
Doctor Eisenberg raised a question about
"additional electives" and also stated that some people
seemed to think that the Board had tightened too much on
the question of courses and electives.
Doctor Keith stated that the Normal Schools took
this advanced step forward in the four-year curricular for
the preparation of teachers, and these curricula were from
the start recognized as preparation for a vocation.
Doctor Foster asked if they could submit briefly
a statement showing the exact situations that need to be met
in connection with just this sort of thing and have it considered at the September meeting?
Doctor Keith stated that we have our field; it
has been cl^rly defined and set down for us and that we
should realize this program before we go any further. At a
later time if the program needs to be changed, let us change
it for the better.
The schools should not go fourteen
different ways. He further stated that he had no objection
if the Board wanted the matter referred back to the Curricular
Revision Committee for fxorther considei'ation by them.
On motion of Mr. Allen seconded by Doctor Riemer
it was voted to refer this whole matter back to the Curricular
Revision Committee for reconsideration.
Agreed to.
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2.
Report of Coimiittee on "Uniform Fees in
the St ate Teachers C olleges and State
Ncrrral Schools "
Doctor Straughn, Chairman of the Fee Committee,
reported for the committee stating that nothing more had
been done because the matter was all contingent on the
la?7s nor? going into effect governing the State Teachers
Colleges.
Doctor Straughn stated, hoTrever, that T7ith the
consent of the Board this matter could be continued on
the docket for further discussion after the Fiscal and
Administrative Codes, and xlrticle ZX becomes operative.
Doctor Keith stated that this matter should be
considered at the next meeting of the Board.
3
Repor t of Co mmittee on " Pennsylvania State
Normal School Athletic Association"
a.
Out-of State games
Doctor Rule suggested that it might be a good
thing to refer this Trhole matter to the Committee on
Athletics and have the committee consider the matter
and bring a report back to the Board at its next meeting.
On motion of Doctor Lehman seconded by Doctor
Eisenberg, it ^as voted to refer this question of "outof -State" games to the Committee on the "Pennsylvania
State Normal School Athletic Association."
Agreed to.
4.
Report 't^ the Secretary of the Board of
C ontrol on " Activities of the Penns ylvania
State Normal School Athletic Association .
Doctor Keith read the report submitted by the
Secretary of the Board of Control -^hich follorjs:
"I have received the folloTTing results of
baseball games played this season:
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From Bloomsburg
April 20:
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Report of Committee re: "Rel at ions
FennsyiYania State Colle.f^e."
-crith
Doctor Haas, Chairman of the Committee to investigate the situation.
He reported as folloYTs:
"Report of Committee appointed by Doctor Keith to
talve up T7itli Doctor Hetzel the status of our
four-year graduates of State College''
Committee:
Dr. Jraacis B. Haas, Chairman
Dr. Robert M. Steele
Mr, T. T. Allen
Since the Board of Principals ".ms meeting Friday,
May 17, and since it seemed advisable for the
Committee to take some action before another
bulletin was issued by State College, smd since
it 7/as not possible to have the Committee as a
body visit State College before the meeting on
Friday, I arranged for a visit Trith Doctor Hetzel,
Monda3'-, May 13, 1929 as a representative of the
Committee. I was very cordially received by
Doctor Hetzel, discussed the situation and later
took lunch Tith him and v/ith Doctor Chambers.
BeloTT is a sismraary of our conclusions as well as
a recommendation "hich has the approval of the
Conmittee.
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We mutually recognize that as State agencies Tre
have a responsibility to coordinate the -^ork of
our institutions to the end that satisfactory
standards may be maintained, that the time of
students and the money of the State be not v.'asted,
and that the best interests of the State's educational policy for its teachers be furthered.
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The present bulletin iias specifically discussed
and it -.Tas mutually agreed that the objections
both as to form and content would be removed ".Tith
a mutual understanding of the problems involved.
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(3)
Recormeiidatioias - After considering the various
angles and the various equities in the problem,
our best judgment is that a small committee
shotild be appointed by the Superintendent of
Public Instruction and by the President of State
College. It is believed that the Committee to
be appointed by the Superintendent should include
(a) the Secretary of the State Council of Education because cf his intimate knowledge of the
baccalaureate degree standards and the accompanying machinery, (b) the Director of the Teacher
Bureau because of his intimate knowledge of the
credentials and other situations relating to the
teachers colleges, and (c) the Chairman of the
Curricular Revision Committee because of his
intimate kno7;ledge of the details of our various
courses.
Such a committee Tsre believe would V7ell
and abl;'' present the point of view of the
Principals. The President of State College would
probablj' appoint the Dean of the School of Education, the Dean of the Graduate School, and a representative of one of the other Departments.
want to emphasize the fact that Doctor Hetzel
was in full sjTiipathy with our point of view
toward the future development and importance of
the graduate teacher training work, the necessity
for the State maintaining proper standards in all
of its institutions, and the necessity for active
cooperation among such institutions. ¥e believe
that a comraittee such as suggested above can get
together aro\ind the table and without unreasonably
delay mcl:e a decided move tofjards the solution of
o\ir coinmon problems."
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Doctor Keith also read a letter from Doctor Hetzel,
President of Pennsylvania State College, in connection with
this matter and it seemed that he was well pleased with the
conference with Doctor Haas and the conclusions and recommendations agreed upon.
On motion of Doctor Cra-.rford seconded by Doctor
Riemer it was voted to accept the report of the Committee as
read by Doctor Haas, the Chairman, .igreed to.
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On motion of Doctor Strau'jhn seconded by
Doctor Lehman it was voted that the Superintendent be
requested to appoint a committee consisting of the
Secretary of the State Council of Education, a member
of the Curricular Revision Committee, and a member of
the Committee on the Evaluation of Non-Standard Credentials to cooperate with the committee to be
appointed by Doctor Hetzel.
Doctor Iveith accordingly appointed Doctor
Rule, Doc'J>or Eisenberg and Mr. Klono'^er to serve on
this comraittee.
7.
Report of Committee on "Out-of -State
S tudents enrolled in the State
Teacher s Colleges and State Normal
Schools,"
Doctor Haas, Chairman of the Committee on
"Out-of -State" students, reported for the committee.
He stated that there were no new developments in this
situation and his coiirnittee was waiting to see the
developments in the Fiscal and Administrative Codes,
and ilrticle XX.
Doctor Keith stated that he would authorize the
committee to continue and to submit a detailed report at
the next meeting of the Board.
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Organization of State Normal Schools
and State T eachers Colleges
Doctor Haas, Chairman of the Committee on
"Organization" reported for the committee.
He distributed a tentative statement of results
and suggestions as follows:
T. T. Allen, R. M. Steele, F. B. Haas, Chairman
Mr. Klonower attended the morning meeting of the
Committee and the afternoon conference with Doctor Keith.
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1.
The Administrative Code
The major situations in the
new code having to do with the organization situation appear
to be the following:
a.
Trustees are appointed by the Governor.
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b.
Trustees elect the Principal nitli the approval of
Business Manager may be employed
the G-overnor
with the specii'ic approval of the Governor for the
position and the person.
c.
The Trustees are responsible for the general control
and management of the institution.
d.
The Superintendent is a member ex-offi-:;io of every
Board.
e.
The Superintendent approves the by-lav-'s and regulations of the Board.
f
The Board of Principals is responsible for the administration of the professional side of the institution.
Actions must be approved by the Superintendent.
g.
All employes are nominated to the Board by the I'rincipal.
h.
The amendiuents make possible the change of title from
"Principal" to "President" when the proper State
authorities approve.
i.
The Department of Property and Supplies becomes in general
responsible for setting up schedules against which all
purchases are made. In certain cases local initiative mas'be alloT"ed the institution.
j.
II.
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The Department of Property and Supplies becomes responsible
for the administration of all buildin,:^ projects.
Fiscal Cede
a.
The large change wrought by the Fiscal Code has to do with
the collection of all fees by an individual delegated with
this authority by the head of the Revenue Department.
b.
In the light of our discussion considering the major
situations noted above, the administrative organization
as set up on the attached chart is given as a basis of
discussion. Only the major activities and the lines of
responsibility are suggested. Tiie following points
should be noted in relation thereto:
1.
The lines of administrative service as set up on
the chart in an actual organization are reflected
of course in the titles given to the individuals
charged ?,'ith the responsitality for the particiilar
service.
2.
Depending; upon the size of the institution it will be
perhaps advisable to separate or combine certain services.
For example, in large institutions it might be advisable
to make a distinction between the maintenance of (a) povrer,
light, heat, water, etc., and (b) custodial services.
3.
changes vrhich -rrill be brought by the Fiscal and Administrative Codes will make necessary three very different
services, 77hich however, are related and may properly be
combined in one individual, namely, collections, pxirchases,
and accoixnts. It is probable that the Department of
Revenue -(Jill desire to delegate collection to an em_ployee
of the institution.
If so, we believe this will be highly
desirable from every point of viev7.
4.
The conference group agreed that the advisable set-up
under the new organization should consider a change in
the title as well as in the delegation of administrative
responsibility in certain cases iinder the present Business
Manager form of organization. We are suggesting for this
office the use of the -yrord "Bursar" which is a good traditional college term-, and that to this officer be given the
responsibility for (a) collections if the Revenue Department
desires such a delegation, (b) the responsibility for p\irIt is to be noted
chases, and (c) for handling accoujits.
that the new set up will require the development of an
individual who will have more or less the nature of a contact
man with the Harrisburg Departments. Such an individual
shovild be able to-malce and handle routine contacts, although
in the beginning of our administration under new Codes we
believe it highly desirable that the State contacts be made
through the head of the institution.
This does not necessarily mean a loss of salary altho
it would probably mean a modification of the present classification.
The necessity for a reconsideration of many matters
under the new Codes also offers an opportuiity to make
desirable cha^iges.
Tli^
Doctor Keith has also asked the committee to consider in rough
outline a form for suggestive by-laws. The committee suggests that
you secure copies of the Administrative and Fiscal Codes, that you
give them some attention and a review of those parts that have to do
with our institutions, and that you communicate with me with reference
to any suggestions that you may have.
III.
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Doctor Haas suggested that the Principals take
and outline home and study them, that a date
the submission in writing of specific critidid not seem wise to have a prolonged disthis time as some of the Principals are not
familiar with the Fiscal and Administrative Codes and
do not know exactly how they relate to Normal School
the charts
be set for
It
cisms.
cussion at
administration.
Doctor Keith asked if it were not possible for
the Principals to study this report and to submit a
written report to the Chairman, Doctor Haas, not later
than June 30, 1 929?
On motion of Doctor Riemer and seconded by
Doctor Straughn it was voted that the report of Doctor
Haas be received and ordered filed, and further that
the Principals be directed to send in writing to Doctor
Haas not later than June SO, 1929 their criticisms and
evaluation, favorable and unfavorable, of the suggestions
and chart submitted. Agreed to.
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9.
NeTfspaper Advertising
Doctor Straughn stated that this had been carried
over from the previous meeting.
He stated that he felt there was a certain type of
newspaper publicity, not advertising, that the Normal Schools
and Teachers Colleges needed. He felt that they were not
getting the recognition they needed from the public through
the newspaper. In some cases we are told that because of the
fact that they did not advertise in the papers, the papers in
turn could not accept their news items.
Doctor Keith stated that he did not think we needed
the newspaper advertising but that we needed the publicity
end of it
Doctor Straughn stated that perhaps it would be a
good thins; to send the news articles to the Department.
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Sabbatical Year for Teachers and Principals in the
State Normal Schools and Teachers Colleges .
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Mr. Hill 7/ho had asked for a discussion of this
subject stated that unless there was some objection and
other Principals wanted the discussion, he 'rould ask to
have the matter remo"ved from the docket.
Doctor Keith asked that it be done accordingly.
The Board adjourned at 12:30 for luncheon and
reconvened at 1:45 o'clock.
III.
Not?
Business
1
Professional Status of Teacher s in Penns;'-lvan ia
Ttr
Klonower distributed a "S-Jinmary of the Professional Status of all Teachers in Pennsylvania as of
November 1, 19S8." He pointed out the districts in which
substajitial progress had been made during the past eight
years.
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Cert ific ation R egulations
.
Mr. Klonower distributed the printed copy of the
new booklet on "Certification of Teachers - 1928" which contains all the new standards adopted by the State Council of
Education December 7, 1928.
He further stated that these booklets were available in any quantities that the Principals might desire and
suggested that the Principals could do much to clear the
atmosphere of misinformation that seemed to be abroad concerning new requirements for certificates.
3
Certific ation
curriculums
of_
the G-raduates of ioy^-jfea.T_
I/Ir
Allen read the regulations on page 14
"Additional Branches" as follows:
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"Until September 1, 1931, in order to add
a subject to a certificate in the secondary
field credentials showing the satisfactory
completion of twelve semester hoiurs of
approved preparation must be presented."
He raised a q^uestion as to why graduates of the
Normal Schools and Teachers Colleges could not be certified
under this regulation instead of reouiring eighteen semester
hotirs.
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Doctor Keith read the regulations on page 31 of
the report of the Curricular Revision Committee, '^hich reads
as follOT7s:
"the teacher may teach in any public school
any subject in Thich he has earned eighteen
or more semester hours of credit."
Doctor Keith stated that we had a certain pride
in setting up requirements which were higher than the liberal
arts colleges, because we are primarily teacher preparation
institutions
It was agreed to reaffirm the policy on page 31 of
the report of the Ciirricular Revision Committee.
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Cont racts for the next school year for instructors
of th_e State Normal Schools and State Teachers
Colleges
Doctor Keith stated that each of the Principals
should make hijs contracts in the usual way, subject to the
limitations of the budget. The allocations will be made in
due time to each school .
5
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Maintenance of Principals as
it_
relates
to_
the
State Retirement System - D r. K. H. Baish
Doctor Baish stated that there appeared in the
minutes of the Retirement Board under date of 2Jovember 20,
1918, the following resolution adopted by the Board of
ITormsil School Principals:
"It is the recommendation of the Normal School
Principals that the employees in order to be
eligible in the State Retirement System, must be
employed on a yearly contract basis."
Secretary H. H. Baish of the School Employes'
^Retirement Board called attention to the conditions under
which non-teacher employes in the State Teachers' Colleges
may become members of the School Employes' Retirement System.
The Retirem.ent Board has ruled that non-teacher
employes in order to be eligible for membership in the Retirement System must be employed on a yearly contract basis. Dr.
Baish explained that the purpose of this ruling was to permt
non-teacher employes whose employment was likels^ to be permanent to become eligible for membership in the Retirement
System, and also to excuse from membership those whose
employment was likely to be temporary.
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He said the Principal of each institution should
see that each non-teacher employe who desires the protection
of the Retirement System is employed on a yearly contract
basis, and all whose employment on such a basis began since
July 18, 1917 are classified as New Entrant members of the
Retirement System. Any employe ?fhose employment on a yearly
contract b&sis began prior to July 18, 1917 is classified as
a Present Emplo^'^e and unless such employe filed an application for membership before July 1, 1926 such Present Employe
cannot now become a member of the Retirement System.
Doctor Haas stated that according to his \mderstanding the Board of Trustees should say which positions
are to be filled on a 3''earl3'- contract basis. Employees
should be advised that they have the privilege of joining
the Retirement System on or before a certain date. The
minutes of each Board of the several State iTormal Schools
and State Teachers Colleges state whether or not an emploj^e
is employed on a yearly contract basis. He asked if this
were correct? Doctor Baish replies "jres".
Doctor Keith also discussed the maintenance value
of the Principals. He pointed out that as it stsinds now
the Principals are allowed to pay on ,?100.00 per month. The
Retirement Board has set the figure for maintenance, which
is approximately ^?1200 per year.
It seems that some are not
satisfied to pay on only $100.00 a month and they feel that
they should be pa3'-ing on a larger salary so that they will
receive more when retirement age comes. He asked whether
the amount should stand or be increased and thus increase
the equitjr at retirement age?
On motion of Doctor Haas seconded by Doctor
Eisenberg it T7as voted that the present situation remain
as it is with regard to the item of maintenance as it
relates to the State Retirement System. Agreed to.
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Standardi zat i on of printing supplie s for the
Stat e Teachers Colleges
Fir. Pickens of the Department of Property and
Supplies discussed this matter. He stated that the Biureau
of Publications will talce over the matter of all printing
for the State Normal Schools and State Teachers Colleges.
The Bureau of Publications will work out all recuisitions
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and orders for printing. These vrill be cleared
through the Department of Public Instruction.
Doctor Gtraughn asked ho'.v soon they
could make delivery on rush orders in :eiiLer;eericy
cases, llr. Pickens stated thej"" could do this
•ithin thirty da3'-s because if they could not
handle them, they -.Tould malce arrangements Trith
the local printer to handle the job after the
order had been approved by the Bureau of Publications.
Doctor Lehman raised a question as to an
unexpired contract v.'ith a local printer ~hich an
institution might have at the present time and a
contract -jhich '.-jould not expire by May 31, 1929.
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Pickens replied that after June 1, 1929 all
such contracts are null and void and the Bureau of
Publications of the Property and Supplies is the
only legal printer.
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Doctor Keith stated that all the forras
used in the State Teachers Colleges had been sent
into the Department ajad sanething had to be done
to get them in some sort of standard form and
shape. He felt that a committee should be appointed
to -.vork on the standardization of these forms.
On motion of Doctor Gordinier seconded by
Doctor Riemer it "jas vot ed to ask Doctor Keith to
appoint a committee of three jNIormal School .Principals
to "'ork on the standardization of the forms in use by
the Normal Schools and Teachers Colleges. Agreed to.
Doctor Keith accordingly appointed the
follo-.Ting committee:
Dr.
Dr.
Dr.
Dr.
Francis B. Haas, Chairman
Dallas W. Armstrong
Ezra Leliman
James N. Rule
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Doctor Rule suggested that the date for the first
meeting of the committee be agreed upon as June 10, 1929. The
members of the committee agreed to come to Harrisburg on this
date.
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Allocations o f State Ii igh-.7ay Funds for the
building of road-.7ays at State Normal Schools
and State Teachers Colleges
Doctor Rule asked that this item be placed on the
docket. He stated that some of the schools had not yet sent
in their requests for new roads and repairs of roads. He
pointed out the advisability of getting these suggestions or
requests in as quickly as possible.
8.
Admi ni st rative proce dures involved in the
oper"at_iori of the Normal Sch ools an_d Teachers
Colleges during the transitional s tages of
the Fiscal and Administrative Codes
and Supplies
I\!r. Scott of the Department of Property
discussed this subject from the point of view of the new Fiscal
and Administrative Codes.
He stated that definite information could not be
given at this time mth reference to several items and methods
of procedure, but all this is being worked out and plans
arranged for taking care of the new functions. Opinions by
the Attorney General are still needed. All these things will
be submitted to the Principals in writing in time for new
business June 1, 1929. They will also submit a list of
perishables and non-oerishables with schedules of prices for
use by the Principals and all necessary information as to the
routine to be followed in the purchasing of all items that
concern the schools. He further stated that he felt everything would be worked out to the entire satisfaction of all the
Normal School Principals.
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Issuing of Statement of relea se from teaching
experience in the public schoo ls of this
Commonwealth.
Several of the Normal School Principals stated that
they had received letters from former students asking for a
release from teaching in Pennsylvania.
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Mr. Klonower read letters which had been received
now employed in New Jersey and also a letter
which has been sent to each student applying for a release
from teaching experience in Pennsylvania. He firrther read
a letter that had been sent to Doctor Roscoe L. West,
Director of Teacher Training of the State Department of
Education, New Jersey.
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Doctor Keith stated that in order to have a
uniform policy in regard to this matter, such letters
should be forwarded to the Teacher Bureau for reply.
10 . Cooperation of supervisors of student teaching
"in the State Teachers Colleges in the revision
of the State elementary school courses of study
Doctor Keith stated that we are in the process
Doctor Shaw
of revising our elementary course of study.
and Miss Purcell are proposing a change in the elementary
course of study and they would like to have some advice
from the supervisors of our student teaching in the State
Teachers Colleges. They would like to have each Principal
submit the name of one or two of their best teachers, or
supervisor of student teaching, who would be willing to
serve on a committee of this kind. He further stated that
he thought the entire work of the committee vrould be done
in writing and no personal visits to the Department would
be necessary.
Doctor Rule asked each Principal to iTrite down
and submit to him before the close of the Board meeting
the name of the persons 77hom he felt would be best fitted
to give constructive suggestions to this piece of work.
11 .
Placement S ervice in the Institutions
Doctor Keith read a letter from a Superintendent
who protested a policy of a certain Dean of Instruction
who refused to recommend students wh®n a high beginning
salary was offered. In other words, he wanted to tell the
School District T^at it should pay these beginning teachers.
Many of the smaller districts cannot afford to
amploy these teachers because they cannot pay the salarj;-,
and at the same time this policy antagonizes the superintendents.
Doctor Keith requested each Principal to look into
this matter very carefully.
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12.
Institutes for the school year 1929-50
Mr. KlonoTrer distributed a list of Institutes
with dates and places of meeting for the school jea.r 1929-30.
Doctor Keith stated that each of the Principals should note
the dates of the Institutes in his Service Area and set aside
that time so that each can spend some time at the Institute,
not as an official speaker, but to shovr interest and help if
he can. This will give some publicity to our teacher-training
program as it relates to each particular school.
IV.
Miscellaneous
At this point Doctor Rothermel requested permission
to present an item not on the docket. Consent granted.
Doctor Rothermel brought to the attention of the
members of the Board, the fact that Doctor G-ordinier was about
to retire from active service and that this would be the last
meeting of the Board which he would attend. He spoke of the
pleasant relations existing between Doctor Gordinier and the
members of the Board and of the service which Doctor Gordinier
had rendered to the teacher preparation program as Principal of
the State Normal School and later as Principal of the State
Teachers College at Millersville
In the name of the Board,
Doctor Rothermel presented to him a very beautiful jeweled
cigarette lighter and a box of cigars in appreciation of the
Board's feeling to^vard Doctor Gordinier.
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Doctor Gordinier accepted the gift with thanks.
On motion of Doctor Riemer seconded by Doctor Haas
it was voted to adjourn at 4:50.
Agreed to.
Respectfully submitted
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EXEilBIT
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Exhibit B
Pending further development of the
sequential courses in Industrial Arts Education
indicated as exhibit B in the minutes, approval
of this item is held in abeyance.
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Superintendent of Public Instriction