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school in the U. S. A. to be so well provided with this lectureship (estab lished 1892) and the full professorship (established 1894)."

Professor Bedford (Economics and Sociology), Miami University. "The department is growing more rapidly than any [other] in the school."

"Professor Macpherson, Michigan Agricultural College: "Sociology is only a tag attached to the department of economics as yet; but I am in hopes of being able in the course of another year to work it up to the importance I think it deserves."

Dr. Brousseau (Economics and Sociology), Mills College: "The aim of this department in Mills College is, first, to interest young women in the economic and sociological problems of the day; second, to prepare them to do graduate work in these departments at the universities; third, to show them the opportunities for well-equipped women in various eco- nonric and sociological fields."

Professor Walmsley (History and Social Science), Millsaps College: "Sociology with us is one of the most popular elective courses. Most of the senior theses are on sociological subjects. It is impossible to enlarge scope of the department to meet the demand for several years, as there is no probability of an increased teaching force for some time to come."

Professor Shepherd, Missouri Valley College: "The subject has to

contend with a heavy required course in the languages However,

sentiment is growing in its favor, and the chances are that the Greek requirements will be removed, and more time given to social subjects."

President Bovard, Moores Hill College: "In my judgment there is a growing demand for thoroughgoing study of sociology. We are deter- mined to strengthen that branch of our work here at once."

Professor -Hewes (Economics and Sociology), Mount Holyoke Col- lege : "My experience as teacher touches only the undergraduate problem. Pedagogically I am persuaded that the applied aspects of sociology should receive primary emphasis in this field. We have had better results in the theoretical course where students have come to it from one of the 'practi- cal' courses Interest in the subject is certainly on the increase."

Dr. Binder (Sociology), New York University: "The University has made three different attempts with that many men to start a department of sociology, but failed. In 1906 the present writer agreed to give 2 hours for 30 weeks, and started with a class of 7 in October, 1906. In 1907-8 he gave 4 hours, and had 35 students. In 1908-9 he gave 8 hours and had 68 students, and gave the degree of A.M. to 3 students with the major in sociology. The prospects are excellent, since the students are enthusiastic and the faculty no longer considers this department a hoodoo. The writer believes that the times are ripe for a concerted movement of all the people interested in sociology to introduce this study in every high school and