TWO
THE DAILY NEBRASKAN
THURSDAY, MAY 7, 1931
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This paper la ramaaastad for 1 eral
adrtuDfl by The Nabraaka rrmm
Aaaostatioa.
Losing
Leaders.
Nebraska is not a rich state, and its univer
sitv is not a vealthy school. Consequently,
believer a good faculty member leaves for an
other sehool, a howl arises. ''More money! e
cannot keep our best men without ability to
lay them in some degree comensurate with
t hi ir services."
The complaint is no doubt justmed.
But there is more than appears on the sur-fai-f
of such changes of staff personnel. Fre-.iiu-ntly
a good man is lost for causes other
than financial.
Leaders in the field of higher education
,-t.me to Nebraska with great expectations and
liith hopes. They leave disgruntled, with often
their next stop. They bring to Nebraska
ii.-w ideas in educational trends new develop
ments in the scholastic field. They think out
iW Advantages and disadvantages of any pro
posed changes of policy. They devote weeks to
whatever possible changes in organization
u ithin the university they deem wise and prac-
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They carry these plans to the administration.
Tliev tail to'gain official approbation for their
,in,jocis and evidently fail in some cases in
spite of intrinsic merits of the projects and
leave for another and more "progressive" colic.'-.
The university then releases a public state
ment: Professor Blank departs to assume the
duties of chairman of his department at X uni
versity, at an increase in salary.
The increase in salary, however, is f pe
nitently bo small as to be disregarded entirely
in the'search for motives behind instructional
transfers.
Many cases might be cited. A few outstand
ing examples are still within the memory of
the 'present generation" of collegians.
The outstanding case in point is that of Dr.
II. H. Alexander.
He left for a higher salary at Scripps col
leue, it is true. But he also left following fail
ure to secure what he believed to be a much
needed reorganization of the Arts college and
i he university as a whole.
His "three points" seem trivial details, com
pared to the loss the University of Nebraska
Mit'fered by his departure. He asked the right
i petition by faculty to the regents. He
v. anted the administration to come to a defin
ite acreement on the value of the various
teachers' certificates. He asked a constitution
i. i government for the university. And, most
sicnifieant of all. he left "for a higher salary
New here," following miscarriage of his care
j'ttlly thought out plana for some sort of a re
organization. Perhaps, his ideas were no good, perhaps
iIkv weer 'excellent. The fact remains that he
lel'l'.
Another case bearing upon the topic is that
of Dean James, formerly of the Arts colleRe.
He left for more money at another school. He
had also attempted some reorganization of the
college of which he was dean. How far the
failure of the administration to encourage his
planning for a better Arts college affected his
departure, we cannot say. It may have had
some slight effect, however, and it seems likely
that it did have.
This year we are losing several good men.
One is "Strong, of anthropology, Another is
Hicks, of the same old source of strife, the
Arts college. Another is Dean Sealock, of
teachers college. Cunningham, of architecture,
may leave this year. Theer are others, too,
perhaps even more valuable men to the Uni
versity of Nebraska, who will take up their
work in oti.er schools next fall.
Hicks is on leave of absence. He goes to
Harvard, presumably to return to Nebraska
the following year. It is a dubious question,
however, if he will ever return. Harvard offers
too many opportunities for an outstanding
educator with liberal ideas; opportunities, too,
entirely aside from financial returns of the
position.
Cunningham, if he leaves, will not be leaving
for the primary purpose of earning a larger
salary at another institution. He will be leav
ing for" personal reasons."
Sealock goes to Omaha. Cannot the Univer
sity of Nebraska compete with Omaha in the
matter of instructional salaries!
Strong may possibly have been attracted
eastward by the offer of a much higher yearly
income and increased prestige. How far money
can compete with genuine concern and co-operation
between the school and the faculty
members, however, is still a matter of some
question.
Other cases of the past and of the present
miffht be reviewed, without reaching any more
definite conclusions. There always remains,
though, the question: Was it solely money
Or was it some other, more personal reason?
o
That question ran never be adequately an
swered, but there appeals this obvious deduc
tion from the numerous eases within the past
few years: The lure of the big salary is not
always the reason for the transfer of Nebraska
professors and deans to other universities,
though it may be the most frequent.
Supposing for the moment that Nebraska
had unlimited financial support for her univer
sity, how lopR could she keep a man like Cleiin
Frank? Or Hutchins, of Chicago! The answer
is obvious, and may perhaps explain a few of
the "leaving for more money" instances.
Is there some deep-seated difference between
a state and a privately endowed school? Per
haps. But is there any difference between the
university of one state and that of another?
Does the chancellor know the real facts be
hind each and every case of "leaving for more
money?" Do the regents?
We confess our ignorance. The administra
tion has no right to be ignorant in such in
stances and probably it is not. We do not
know. Providing that the real fads are known,
though, much might be mo to prevent each
such loss before it becomes past history.
"How do administrations 'get along' with
instructors?" The answer to this question, if
discovered, would guarantee for Nebraska
fewer serious facully losses despite her poverty.
This not in a spirit of destructive attack, but
rathor ns an ndniissimi of iirilOl'ailCC. A search
for a much-needed preventative, and an at
tempt at least at constructive criticism.
Another explanation of deplorable state or
campus polities: The average student votes
for the man nearest like himself.
Another reason the popular song lasted
longer in the good old days was because you
couldn't twist a dial and shut it off.
Up for
Action.
A university swimming pool is planned. Ac
tion will be taken by the regents, either the
first or the last of next week.
Action necessary for the construction of a
pool by next fall will include two moves.
The first, the adding to university registra
tion fees the sum of one dollar per student,
to be used to meet interest and bond payments
on the pool.
IJk--i&iid, Uw-Jr rem ise-of -t he-u-m rsity-
(made by the board of regents') that the insti
tution will promise the sum of $5,000 per year
to meet such payments.
The first move will more than provide
enough cash to meet the guarantee of the sec
ond. It is a very simple affair; one, two, build
the pool.
Following these two moves by the board of
regents, dow ntown construction companies are
willing to bid on the project and if awarded
the construction work, to take up all the bonds
floated themselves.
Hence the results of the two moves would
insure the building and also the financing of
the pool.
No danger to the university itself, either. No
possible chance of losing money on the trans
action. No possible chance of any cut in budget
on account of such an expenditure, since the
pool will be paid for by the students, and not
from university funds.
Why is it you can get bored to death in a
living room?
STUDENT COUNCIL
SETS MAY 19 AS
ELECTION DATE
I Continued from rage l.l
the student body with the athletic
board ensued as Walter Huber,
chairman of the student council
athletic relations committee, gave
a repot t on recent conferences
with the athletic department. At
the latest of these conjunctive student-athletic
board conflabs Huber
announced that student member
ship on the athletic board, closer
student relations with the athletic
department, and the swimming
pool plans were discussed.'
The athletic board would like to
see closer cooperation between tha
students and that body as concerns
matters which are equally impor
tant to both groups such aa the
price of tickets and things of that
nature. The question of student
membership on the athletic board
was treated with misgivings, it
was reported, for the problem
entered in as to the advisability of
student attendance at meetings
where bonds are to be voted,
coaches are to -be selected, and
games are to be scheduled. These
are financial matters of utmost
secrecy and it was feared that stu
dent members elected by popular
vote might be tempted to disclose
things which would better be re
mained undisclosed until negotia
tions could be lv 'or announce
ment. Suggests ifi t Group.
It was also suggested that pos
sibly it could be arranged to have
a special student committee to
meet with the athletic board at
such times when matters which
jointly conrned the students and
the athletic department would be
up for consideration. At such
times the student attitude could be
sounded out and the board, could
base its actions accordingly. What
ever arrangement is finally affect
ed, however, will not come directly
from the athletic board but from
the chancellor and the board of
regents in whose hands lies the
power to appoint members of the
said board.
At the end of the session Boyd
Von Seggern was appointed to meet
with representatives of the Inter
fraternity council in the near
future in order that dates for next
year's Interfraternity Ball and
Junior-Senior Prom may be set be
fore school is dismissed this spring.
Comes a time when someone or something
must be complimented. Well, we think the Uni
versity of Nebraska is a pretty fair school,
everything considered. Now let's see, whom
were we about to light upon?
Doun for
The Count.
Once upon a time there -was a middle-western
school knoAvn as the University of Ne
braska. It had neighboring universities sur
rounding it upon all sides. Each one of these
neighboring schools had a Student Union
building. The University of Nebraska had
none.
The union buildings provided the neighbors
with headquarters for all student activities.
It provided them with good places 1o eat, to
loaf, and to study. It provided thein with ex
cellent theatres. It provided them M-ith nice
places to dance, whh adequate space to check
wraps. It provided them with adequate stu
dent publications offices. It provided space
for faculty clubs. It provided space for darn
near everything they needed and acted as a
center for an increasing amount of school
spirit. Nebraska had space for none of these
things. She looked about her and saw 1hat
other schools had constructed union buildings.
She thought it would be nice to have such a
structure also. She still thinks so. But she has
taken no action to secure one.
What, is needed? A committee, first of all,
to handle publicity, an educational campaign,
and later on a drive for funds.
How to get one? Action of the Student coun
cil of the Alumni association, jointly, to pick a
group of three faculty members, three alumni,
and three students.
Funds 1o organize on, and to pay for pictures
and printed matter released? Well, if the com
mittee is selected, The Nebraskan will see how
much cash it can raise. And the alumni asso
ciation might swell the fund a bit. And the
needed preliminary work might be done this
spring, late as it now is!
Says one, "The Nebraskan mainlains a con
stant anvil chorus. It never does a thing but
continue its unceasing criticism. No one has a
good word for the paper any more."
Says another, "The Nebraskan h far too
conservative this year. 1 can remember when,
last year, it was 'on its toeR all the time."
Now what would you do?
Aofe of
Apology.
The Daily Nebraskan slipped up a bit in its
coverage of the Phi Beta Kappa gathering
Tuesday evening. In fact, it didn't cover the
meeting at all. For this we hereby apologize
and advance no excuses, since none will do any
good. Alibis never seem to repair damage al
ready done.
To the chancellor, who was made an honor
ary member of Phi Beta Kappa, we offer our
sincere congratulations, with all the earnest
spirit of a very small boy pressing his nose
against the window pane of a candy shop!
PHI BETA KAPPA
HOLDS INITIATION
TUESDAY NIGHT
(Continued from Page 1.)
Clara May Bratt
Lyndell Naomi Brumbach
Tyler Buchenau
Mary Margaret Cannell
Ruth Roberts Casey
Clarence TiesUm Cuopvr
Homer Randolph Deadman
Paul Melcher Druesedow
Elaine Darline Gibbons '
Paul Elton Gillan
Gretchen Martha Goulding
Elizabeth Anita Grone
Lucile Rose Hac
Wendell Whitaker Harding
Elaine Elizabeth Haverfield
Ruth Bertha Heather
Elizabeth Jane Lange Howe
Walter Glen Huber
Bessie Friedrich Hudson
Elsie May Jevons
Marjorie Cobb Johnson
Vera Marie Kahm
Walter Hans Keller
Hazel Gertrude Kinscella
Ernst J. W. Klinger
Irmgard Joe Krekeler
Elaine Leeka
Phyllis Leeka
Gerald John Loetterle
Mary Adelaide Lucas
Eleanor Holt Mathewson
Margaret West Meiler
Mary Jane Minier
Mildred Ingrid Olson
Lewis Richards Rirketts
Frank Lester Roth
Maude Elaine Schroeder
Olga Ellen Sharp
Helen Lucile St ruble
Robert Donald Void
Vera Gertrude Watere
Mary Ann Weaver
Katherine Roberta Williams
Anna Frances Zeman
TRI-K CLUB IS BEGUN
BY FOUR STUDENTS
(Continued from Page 1.)
and good fellowship among stu
dents and faculty members of the
agronomy department and thereby
further the best interests or aa
concerned in like activities at me
University of Nebraska."
diptnn an npwtv elected
WAGUM
president of the organization will
call regular montniy uiwuuSo
thruout the school year, at which
special programs arranged by
members will be presented. Husa
vvaR chosen as vice-president.
tv,o Trt.K Huh will PDonsor
student judging contests and will
award a special prize vo me uigu
Individual in each contest.
In keeping with their purpose
in organization, members of the
club have set the date for the
student grain judging contest for
May 23. All students in the agri
cultural college are eligible to en
ter and compete in this contest
except those who have taken part
in intcr-colleglate grain judging
contests.
Upon entrance in this contest a
charge of 25 cents will be made
which will entitle the contestant
to the evening banquet which fol
lows the competitive meet and at
which the result of the contest
will be announced.
35 COLLEGIANS
FILE TO ENTER
IN KAR KLASSIC
(Continued from Page L)
wares at the fair grounds.
The races will begin at 2 o'clock
sharp and will rx preceded by a
big parade of all the entrants and
others who winh to join. A twenty
five cents admission fee will be
charged to spectators in order to
defray the expenses of the races.
BAPTISTS WILL HONOR
GRADUATING SENIORS
(Continued from Page 1.)
panied by Miss Ruth Randall, and
several numbers by a quartet con
sisting of Glenn W. Burton, Bart
ley. Charles J. Livingston, Weep
ing Water; Jesse E. Livingston.
TEACHERS REGISTER NOW
with
BOOMER'S TEACHERS AGENCY
124 No. 12. Lincoln. Nahr.
Many rail rwatvad daily. Per
sonal attention will be given your
qualtfii utiona anil requema
Kelly SetB Auguan
Deadline for Friday
Material for the Graduation
number of the Awgwan should
be turned In before Friday, ac
cording to Robert Kelly, edi
tor. In order to fulfill the print
ing contract, all material must
be In the hands of the printer
this week end. Jokes and mis
cellaneous need not follow the
theme of the Issue, though that
would be preferred. According
to present plans, the magazine
will be released May 20.
Kas.. president of Eta province,
will be present at the province
convention to be held in Lincoln
over the week end. The local chap
ter at the university will be hostesses.
All students who took the Girt
Reserve training course given by
Miss Violet Ann Olsen. city Girl
Reserve advisor may have their
note-books by going to Miss Ber
nice Miller's office.
for Students
C?peed anaZ totv Cost fares to tha
Weeping Water, and Victor M.
Redlger, Milford.
Decorations- are in charge of
Mrs. Lylo Giesicker, '24, Lincoln,
secretary of the organization. In
vitations are extended to all Bap
tist alumni, former students, and
seniors of the university. Reserva
tions must be made by Thursday
evening at the Baptist student
house, 1440 Q street, according to
Miss Grace Spacht, student sec
retary. Zeta Tau Alpha Head
Will Visit Nebraska
Mrs. Howard Williamson Gard
ner, of Beaumont, Texas, national
president of Zeta Tau Alpha, and
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