DEPARTMENT REPORTS. 59 



REPORT OF THE UKRART.Arr.XT OF CIVIL IvN(UNFFI{JNG. 



rie.sideiit F. S. Kedzie, College. 



Dear Sir: — As we approached the opening of the college yeav just past, 

 this department faced many uncertainties. iS'o one knew how manj- 

 students would return to continue their studies in civil engineering 

 from the point at whicli tlie v.ar interrupted them. It was impossible 

 to closely estimate the number of teachers needed and the equipment of 

 instruments for field Avork in surveying. 



Actual attendance was much larger than had been expected, hence our 

 preiiaration came near to being inadequate. However, an unexpectedly 

 large enrollment is always more pleasing to contemplate than its op- 

 posite, and the situation was met by increasing some class sections 

 beyond the desirable limit and bj^ close figuring on the use of equipment. 

 Also, an extra teacher was engaged for the spring term. On the whole 

 the year presents a I'ecord of activities more nearh' normal than was sup- 

 ])()sed i)ossible, with very wholesome and satisfactory results. 



Before the opening of the fall term, Associate Professor C. A. Melick 

 withdrew from his connection with the College to take up engagement 

 with the State Highway department. The vacancy thus created was 

 filled In' the appointment of Mr. Chester L. Allen, as Assistant Professor. 

 The de])artment teaching staff for the year included the names listed 

 below in the order of seniority of appointment. There were no with- 

 drawals duriui'- the vear. Mr. E. H. Spencer acted as instructor only 

 during the i^pring term, and has no intention of contiiming on the teach- 

 ing statf. 



H. K. Vedder. C. E., I'rofessor of Civil Engineering. 



C. M. Cade, C. E., Ai^sistant Professor of Civil Engineering. 



R. (}. Saxton, C. E., Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering. 



W. W. Hitchcock, C. E., Assistant Professor of Civil Engineei'ing. 



B. K. IMiilp, C. E., Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering. 



C. L. Allen, C. E., M. S., Assistant I'rofessor of (Mvil Engineering. 

 E. H. S])encer. B. S., Instructor in Civil EngineoM-ing. 



The t;ibulation which lollows will answer all questions willi reference 

 to the teaching schedule, the nundKn' of classes and the al tendance 

 therein. 



