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Professor Jones, Hampton Institute: "The importance of sociology is constantly increasing in our work. The relation which we sustain to the acute racial situation in the South demands a thorough knowledge of the social sciences and particularly sociology."

President Turner, Hastings College: "The subject has been given to some extent as an elective. We think it should be included in the regular course and will arrange it so as soon as practicable."

Professor Wakefield (Political and Social Science), Hiram College: "No study in this college is more sought for than that of sociology. This year over fifty are enrolled. The tendency is to enlarge our work."

Professor Williams (Economics and Sociology), Hobart College: "I emphasize the study of human motives and development of customs and laws as revealed in congressional and state legislative records, judicial decisions, church conventions and newspaper reports of social movements. .... We intend to introduce courses in statistics as soon as we can get more help in the department."

Professor Merriam (Practical Theology), Hartford Theological Semi- nary: "Fifteen years ago more students sought the courses oflfered than today, owing to the fact that the colleges offer courses in general sociology, and also specific problems, so that fewer demand it in the Theological Seminary. The specific practical relation of social studies to church work will be the growing demand of seminaries."

Professor Teller (Economics and Sociology), Illinois Wesleyan Uni- versity : "Department has grown rapidly here in recent years ; if teacher had more time might become largest department doing senior-college work. Four years ago we had one course in sociology, with about a dozen registrations. Courses well patronized by ministerial students and teachers, but few lawyers thus far."

Professor Weatherly (Economics and Social Science), Indiana Uni- versity: "The demand for sociology in the university is growing, but as yet there is little call for theoretical courses. There is little present out- look for theoretical sociology until the newly organized Graduate School shall become well established."

Professor Eychoff (Economics), Iowa College: "We had until four years ago a separate instructor in sociology. Other departments had then become so much influenced by the sociological movement that there seemed to be less need for separate instruction in sociology, so the Department of Economics absorbed the instructor. We seem to be developing a sociological spirit in every department rather than a separate department of sociology."

Professor Johnson (Social Science and History), Juniata College:

J "One of the most prominent lines of work in our institution. The students

are particularly attracted to some phase of applied sociology, such as