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 he growth of the Home Economics Department is one of the most remarkable incidents of the institution. By the
establishment of a course in Domestic Science, the enrollment of the school has grown greatly. This course
prepares students for the teaching of Domestic Science.
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As a result of the interest manifested for this course an advanced course of three years is offered. It is
understood that 5 students will graduate from this course in spring.
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The practical work for the Seniors is done in the public and parochial schools of the city. This enables the
students to put into practice the principles that have been taught, and forces upon the student a responsibility
for efficient results.
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To obtain an idea of the size of this department, it is necessary to speak about the buildings that have been
erected to carry on its work.
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The new wing on the east side of the building which is practically completed, will, with the exception of the
auditorium, be used exclusively by the Home Economics department.
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It contains modern laboratories, sewing rooms, kitchens, pantries, dining, reception, exhibit, and lecture
rooms, and offices. The equipment of these rooms is of the best. The Board of Normal School Regents is making
every effort to have this the most perfectly and efficiently equipped department of its kind in the middle
west.
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The double cottage is now completed and in use. Each half is complete in itself, containing a hall, living room,
dining room, kitchen, basement, three sleeping rooms, bath and linen closet. These houses are simply and
artistically furnished.
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The young women of the senior class live in turn, in groups of four for four weeks each, putting into practice,
under the supervision and direction of the head of the department, many of the principles they have learned in
domestic science and domestic art, taking charge of the house, running it themselves and being held responsible
for results. A garden space will be provided for those who take the course in school and landscape gardening.
This course will include study of dooryards; how to utilize and beautify them, the care and use of tools used in
the culture of flowers and vegetables, the trimming and shaping of flower beds, as well as the care of flowers
and shrubbery, the gathering, sowing and selection of seeds.
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The teachers who have charge of the Home Economics department are, Miss Allen, director, Miss Logrin, Miss Luce,
Miss Schaumberg and Miss Tupper.
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The Normal Pointer, March 1916
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