WAR AND EDUCATION

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXVIII, Issue 23993, 17 June 1941, Page 8

WAR AND EDUCATION

IMPACT ON UNIVERSITY CALLING UP OF STUDENTS "Tho departmental reports for 1940 cover the first period likely be affected by the war, and already some falling off in the number of advanced gtudenta and in examination successes at third and fourth year stages is indicated," Baid Professor F. P. Worley, chairman of the Professorial Board, in his annual report presented at a meeting of the Auckland University College Council yesterday; He added: "The full effect of the war will not, however, be apparent until the end of this year, or perhaps later." Already very many senior students were on active military service abroad or had been called up. The large majority of men students in their third year were not old enough for overseas service. Most of these, however, were liable for territorial training. The university granted degree passes without examination, on recommendations of the heads of departments, to a number of students called up for training before the November examinations. The actual work of only two departments. physics and engineering, had been seriously affected by the war Valuable war work was being done by these two departments. Professors Burbidge and Leech were engaged almost entirely on military work of a scientific nature. In the event of the engineering cim riculum being altered by the SpdsJ:# so as to include a course of aeronautics in the fourth year, the cotineil is to apply to the Senate for recognition for taking this course at Auckland University College. A tribute to Mr. S. Leathern, who will retire from the at the end of June, was paid by the president of the college, Mr W. H. Cocker. It was decided to place on record the council's appreciation of Mr. Leathem's loyal service. Mr. F. W. Schramm, M.P.. was elected to the seat at the election on June 9. The resignation of Mr. £. M. Higgins, tutor-organiser of the Workers' Educational Association in Auckland, was accepted. Reference was made to his high qualifications and good work, appreciation of which was placed on record. Mr. Higgins has obtained-ft position in Australia