114 S'TATE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE. 



Both nu'inbeis of this (lei);iii incut have had th(> custonuiry general 

 or non-classroom services to pcri'onn. Professor Dunford assisted during 

 many hours with the courses in Telegraphy for soldiers which was given 

 here. The head of the department had his usual employment on the Social 

 Committee, Course of Study and Book Store Committees, and upon the 

 Executive Councils of the M. A. C. Union and M. A. C. Association. He 

 also gave a dozen or more public addresses in various localities upon 

 various practical economic questions. 



Respectfully submitted, 



W. O. HEDRICK, 

 Professor of Economics. 

 East Lansing, June 30, 1919. 



REPORT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL TRAINING. 



To the President, Michigan Agricultural College. 



Sir — I respectfully submit the following report covering the work of 

 the Department of Physical Training for the college year 1918-19. 



The fall term was given over entirely to work with the students of 

 the Student Army Training Corps; the department staff cooperating 

 with the military authorities in carrying on a comprehensive program of 

 physical drill, recreation and athletics. This w^ork became a valuable 

 part of the work and life of these men stationed here in military service 

 and contributed very largely to the morale, spirit and health of the group. 



January saw the activities of the department return to normal with 

 required physical work, twice a week of all freshmen men, and of all 

 sophomore and junior men, not taking military, and three periods a week 

 of all girls except seniors. The usual athletic teams were developed and 

 a great deal of time and effort was given to mass athletics and general 

 recreation for the entire student body. 



The work with girls developed very largely during the year. All of 

 their work was brought into the new gynmasium, another competent 

 instructor was added and the work broadened and extended by adding 

 swimming and recreative games. 



The faculty has given the department added standing and opportunity 

 by voting to require physical training of all students, beginning with the 

 opening of college in 1919, except during the spring term of the senior year. 

 The faculty also took steps to establish a Health Service for the college. 

 This health service will demand a physical examination of all students on 

 entering and supervision and education in all health matters. 



The new gymnasium, which came into full use for the first time during 

 the past year, has proved splendidly arranged and adapted for all the 

 work of the department and has already proved it will contribute very 

 materially to the health and education of all who come to the institution 

 as students. 



The department badly needs improved and larger athletic and re- 

 creative fields. The present field is not only small, but is so frequently 

 flooded from the waters of the Red Cedar that a great deal of time and 

 materials are lost each year and, too, the danger of damage makes it 

 unwise to attempt extensive improvements. The present stands are 

 wooden and in bad condition and immediate steps must be taken to 

 build substantial and adequate accommodations. 



