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Distinctive Features of the Military Preparatory School

Description: The purposes of this study are: (1) to analyze the military system of education and discipline developed and employed by the preparatory institutions of the United States which combine military training with academic training; (2) to show that the military system of education compares favorably with that offered in secondary schools; and (3) that certain distinctive features are present in the military system of education and that these features are worthy of careful consideration by parent and… more
Date: 1948
Creator: Cumbie, Calvin Artimus
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The Economic Status of the Classroom Teacher from 1925-45

Description: The purpose of this study is to present a history of the progress made in advancing the welfare of teachers, to evaluate the trends in teachers' salaries over a period of twenty years, and to show the extent to which teacher retirement and teacher tenure laws have gained momentum in the United States. Recommendations for improvement will be made in cases where deficiencies exist.
Date: 1949
Creator: McDonald, Will Ona
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Occupational Opportunities for the Woman College Graduate in Specialized Business Fields

Description: The purpose of this study is to make a survey of the opportunities in the business world for the woman college graduate. Attention has been given to the general status of women workers, the training given by colleges in business administration, and the opportunities for the employment and advancement in the business world.
Date: 1946
Creator: Long, Ruth
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Some Basic Techniques of Successful Management in the Small Office

Description: The problem undertaken is a study of certain basic techniques of office management as they apply to the efficient supervision of a small office. The study deals with such fundamental functions of management as the selection and guidance of office personnel, the handling of correspondence and transcription, the manipulation of office files, and the choice of equipment and supplies within the range of a limited budget. It is a survey of existing office practices.
Date: August 1945
Creator: Grantham, Edward R.
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