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confining the students' efforts to an accumulation of facts, merely; in fact, 

 we assume the possession of such, as far as possible, through earlier training, 

 and devote our attention to those interpretative features which, for the most 

 part, establish a different conception of history for most students. 



In the light of such considerations we view with hearty approval the ten- 

 dencies in the College which point toward the greater opportunities for this 

 training. The very liberal policies exhibited by the Home Economics and 

 Agricultural divisions in the recent revision of courses are cases in hand, while 

 the newly founded Applied Science course gives splendid recognition to the 

 department by liberal terms, not alone in the acceptance of the already estab- 

 lished courses but also the generous provisions for new courses. This seem- 

 ingly is the tendency of training in these days — even in the highly technical 

 institutions. 



A few words as to the department staff. Mrs. Mary Hendrick continues 

 her very efficient services as assistant professor. Mrs. Hendrick brings to 

 the department her broad mature scholarship and exceptional teaching ability, 

 and thereby becomes an indispensable asset to the departm.ent. In addition 

 to the handling of a heavy classroom program, Mrs. Hendrick has responded 

 to a large number of calls from women's clubs and other organizations for 

 addresses upon current affairs. Had she the time at her disposal, a -large 

 service might be rendered in this capacity. 



On account of the congestion of courses in the spring term, it has been neces- 

 sary to supply additional help. For this purpose, Mr. Lu Willson of Jackson, 

 has been employed during the spring and summer terms, during which time 

 he has handled courses with credit to himself and satisfaction to the depart- 

 ment. 



All of which is respectfully submitted, 



E. H. RYDER, 

 Professor of History and Political Science. 



East Lansing, Michigan, June 30, 1921. 



REPORT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS. 



President F. S. Kedzie, 

 • East Lansing, Michigan. 



Dear Sir: 



The following is the report of the Department of Economics for the acad- 

 emic year, 1920-'21. 



The total number of enrollments in the department for the year equalled 

 860, distributed as follows: 



By terms — Fall, 340; winter, 245; spring, 200; summer, 75. 



By classes — Seniors, 185; juniors, 205; sophomores, 201; freshmen, 251; 

 specials, 25. 



By subjects — Economics, 755; sociology, 85. 



The total number of hours taught during the year by members of the 

 department equalled 1,305, divided as follows: 



By terms — Fall, 411; winter, 372; spring, 312; summer, 210. 



By subjects— Economics, 1,065; sociology, 240. 



The department was insufficiently^manned to^take care of the number of 



