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Instruction in institution administration, Book

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Instruction in institution administration

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Introduction

In order to obtain as complete information as possible regarding the development of courses in Institution Administration in schools and colleges throughout the country, a letter of inquiry was recently sent out from Teachers College by the writers of this bulletin. The returns were tabulated, and an outline of these is here presented. It is possible that all schools giving such instruction are not included; if omissions are reported, these will be published in a later bulletin. Also, if there are any corrections to be made in the outline, notes of these will be welcome.

Following this outline of the colleges giving courses in institution administration there is presented a suggested two-year college program, in which the specialized subjects are outlined. It is hoped that this outline may serve as a basis for a discussion of the development of standard courses in Institution Administration. Comments and constructive criticisms will be appreciated.

Introduction

In order to obtain as complete information as possible regarding the development of courses in Institution Administration in schools and colleges throughout the country, a letter of inquiry was recently sent out from Teachers College by the writers of this bulletin. The returns were tabulated, and an outline of these is here presented. It is possible that all schools giving such instruction are not included; if omissions are reported, these will be published in a later bulletin. Also, if there are any corrections to be made in the outline, notes of these will be welcome.
Following this outline of the colleges giving courses in institution administration there is presented a suggested two-year college program, in which the specialized subjects are outlined. It is hoped that this outline may serve as a basis for a discussion of the development of standard courses in Institution Administration. Comments and constructive criticisms will be appreciated.

Admission Requirements
Colleges which give courses in Institutional Administration require at least junior standing for admission to this work and in some instances senior standing. High school graduation is required by nearly all schools which do not give courses leading to a degree. A number of schools and colleges have age limitations. Students in the course at Pratt Institute and at the University of Cincinnati must be twenty-five years of age. At Macdonald College and Macdonald Institute students must have entered upon their twenty-third year; at Temple University twenty years is the age limitation.

Correlation with Administrative Departments
As possible practice fields for students in Institutional Administration are available in the college residences and dining rooms, provision has been made in nearly all schools and colleges for close cooperation between the courses and the practice fields. The directors of college dining rooms and residences are usually instructors in Institutional Administration wherever such a course is given. In the University of Washington the dining halls and dormitories are under the direction of the Home Economics Department and the directors of these are also instructors in the department. At Teachers College and at the Universities of Washington and Minnesota, the directors of dining halls and residences also lecture in Institutional Administration; at Mechanics Institute the director of the lunch rooms gives the instruction in Institutional Management. A similar plan is followed at Pratt Institute, Cornell University, Western Reserve University, and Lewis Institute, and no doubt in other colleges.

Special Courses
In an earlier bulletin the development of practice work in Institution Administration was considered. An outline of special courses of instruction is given here. These courses will, of necessity, be planned to suit the conditions in each school or college. A few schools still give only a one-year course, but quite a number give a two-year course.
Where a preliminary two-year course is offered in general household arts the two years of Institution Administration work following may include several special courses, each dealing with a .certain phase of administrative work. Buying of supplies for institutional households is an important phase of this work and deserves special consideration. Housing problems and housekeeping methods in large group households should receive their share of attention; there is a tendency to lay such emphasis on food problems that the study of other housekeeping activities, including institution laundering, may be neglected. Too much stress cannot be placed upon the importance of including all phases of the work. A study of the principles of organization, supervision, and administration is obviously of major importance in a course in Institution Administration, and a knowledge of business procedure is most necessary.

A critical study of the content of such special courses and of the methods of teaching is urgently needed. It is quite evident that standards have not yet been developed and that much investigation and research work must be carried on before such courses can be organized in a comprehensive way as well as on a sound basis.

Suggested Two-Year Course in Institution Administration

Requirements for Admission
Two years of satisfactory college work in Home Economics with required general and technical courses.

Credits
Candidates for the degree of Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts must complete a total of 124 to 128 points in four years. For the major in Institution Administration a total of 60 points, including electives, is required for the two years.

Fields of Work
Programs leading to either degree with a major in Institution Administration are designed to prepare students as :

  1. Managers of school and industrial lunch rooms, cafeterias and tearooms.
  2. House directors in college dormitories, clubs, etc.
  3. Dietitians in hospitals and sanitariums, or in connection with social service departments or agencies. (Pupil dietitian training is necessary.)
  4. Teacher’s Institution of America. A background of teaching and experience in administrative work in institutions is necessary. (A Special Course in Methods of Teaching Institution Administration is necessary).

Large Quantity Cookery
Lectures and laboratory. This course includes practice in materials in large quantities; planning of menus to meet the demands of cafeteria, lunchroom, tearoom, clubs, etc. Principles of catering for special occasions.

Institution Buying
Lectures, visits to markets, observation trips to institutions. Purchase of food supplies. Study of grades, judging of quality and cost in relation to season and sources. Equipment for kitchens, lunchrooms, cafeterias, and dining room.

Institution Housekeeping
Lectures and observation. Survey of development of institutional households, with a consideration of the various activities connected with large group living. Social aspects; professional ethics.
Floor plans and interior construction; heating, lighting, ventilating and plumbing; sanitation and laundry problems; methods of cleaning; materials and apparatus; furnishings.
Administration of food service; cafeteria and dining room management.
Hospital dietary departments and their special problems.
Observation in typical institutions.

Source Citation:

Gunther, Emma H., Fisher, Katharine. 1920. Instruction in institution administration. Book. New York: Teachers College, Columbia University. https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/006554402.

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Gunther, Emma H., Katharine A. Fisher. 1920. "Instruction in institution administration, Book." History of Higher Education. https://higheredhistory.gmu.edu/primary-sources/instruction-in-institution-administration-book/