when the college's budget was issued it was found that the instructor load had increased to 19 to l. ’The college adminis— tration is working for a desired 15 to 1 ratio, With the increase of enrollment during l9h8 has come a greater demand for a co-education program. Each year, since the state legislature in 1936 authorized a co—educational program at California State Polytechnic College, the demand for such a pro- gram has increased, Due to a lack of facilities the administration has not taken action, Housing and instructional facilities are ‘the greatest hurdles to overcome before women students can enroll in the college, It is felt that when facilities do become avail— able, there is such an ample demand that women will make up one- fourth of the college's enrollment, Housing continued to be a major problem at the college, With increasing enrollments, it is felt that provisions must soon be made to house at least 1800 single men on the campus, The corner stone for the new'Walter F, Dexter Memorial Library was laid in October, l9h8. The building is expected to be ready for occupancy in September, l9b9. Plans for a new science building are now underway which marks the beginning of a campus master building plan, An active committee is working with the State Division of Architecture in planning the future expansion of the college. A large relief map has been constructed to help the committee and state group in planning the college's future campus, California State Polytechnic College continued to be a popular meeting place for various state organizations, Among those gathering at the college during the past year were members of the California State Veterinary Medical Association, the