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unitarianism. I find that theology has a great influence on social move- ments, a fact often overlooked by writers on sociology."

Professor Boggess (History and Political Science), Pacific University: "I find that students who are to be professional or business men become much interested in current sociological questions. I predict that this interest will be well sustained and that an increasing nimiber of both theoretical and practical courses will be added as the student body and the teaching force grow larger."

Professor Matthews (History and Political Science), Park College: "Our one course is popular and I think leads to further investigation on the part of students. It is becoming, I think, a very vital subject and the present plan is to enlarge this work by next year if possible."

Professor Miles (Education and Psychology), Penn College: "We are just coming to realize the value of the sociologist. I hardly see how it will be possible to give the subject much more time in the small school. However I believe it will become more popular."

Professor Sanders (Philosophy), Pennsylvania College: "We hope to have a separate department in sociology, but that is still in the future. For us practical sociology is the great need."

Professor of Economics and Sociology, Pomona College: "My present tendency is to emphasize more the psychological side; to use illustrations from present conditions even when taking up the historical development, as I find nothing fixes the ideas better than emphasizing similarity of con- trasts. There is a marked increase in the demand for this line of work and a growing willingness on the part of students to get behind the super- ficial."

President Morehead, Roanoke College: "We regard sociology as being in an experimental stage of development as a science. We shall watch progress with interest and extend courses if the facts seem to war- rant it."

Professor Foster (History), St. Lawrence University: "It seems to me the present tendency is toward a much more fundamental study of the subject and less of blundering 'laboratory work.' The subject constantly grows in interest here — and in substantial popularity."

Professor Beach (Economical Science and History), State College of Washington : "There is little likelihood that a separate department of soci- ology will be formed in this institution — at least for many years. But there is a decided and growing interest in the subject: a sociological club of twenty-five members has just been formed."

Professor Tuthill (History and Political Economy), State University of Kentucky: "Has enlisted more attention than any other social science this year in this institution."