PROF. A. A. REED

University Extension Division

HE University Extension Division is a cross section of all colleges and departments of the University of Nebraska, organized for the purpose of carrying to the people at their homes many educational features of which they could not otherwise take advantage. Educational service includes accreditment to the University of Nebraska and to the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, investigation in schools, distribution of educational and psychological tests.

   Class instruction on the campus and at outside points, including courses in many departments, has been given to five thousand one hundred seventy-students during the six years in which this work has been offered. Five hundred are now enrolled.

   Correspondence study has always held the first place of importance in the extension program. Thirty academic and professional departments are now offering one hundred fifty-five courses. In the seventeen years since this type of instruction began, 2,993 students have completed 12,166 credit hours. On the average, about four hours are taken by each student. One student completed fifty-two hours, one has credit for thirty hours, and several have completed twenty or more hours.

   There are now 2,194 active correspondence students. In earlier years, the proportion dropping courses was high. An improvement in recent years is evident from the fact that 56 per cent of all closed registrations were carried to completion.

   Many high schools permit students to use correspondence study in meeting irregularities. It results in economy for it reduces the number of courses that must be offered. A full high school course is now available.

   College students now use extension work toward graduation. Teachers may satisfy half their certification requirements. Short courses are given at different points in citizenship, Boy Scout and Camp Fire Work, and in training coaches and athletic officials.

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