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...gradual expansion of the demand made on its facilities, the compulsory medical and infirmary fee will be raised from $10 to $20 next year. This action was taken at a meeting of the Corporation Monday afternoon as the result of a report and recommendation submitted by Arlie V. Bock, Henry K. Oliver Professor of Hygiene...
...Bock's estimated budget of expenses for next year adds...
Backing up this decision, Dr. Bock cited figures from the Records office showing that the scholastic standing of waiters was above the average; 75% with admission records over 80% were on the Dean's list; only 23% of those entering with an average below 70% had unsatisfactory records...
Faculty men interviewed by Dr. Bock did not consider the men concerned inherently better scholars; rather their work would seem to have stimulated them to greater effort...
Another argument advanced by waiters is that they do sufficient exercise in the process of serving meals; a calculation shows that waiters walk 20 miles and lift 10 foot-tons per week. According to Dr. Bock, however, this is the wrong type of exercise, and does not supply the mental and nervous relaxation which is one of the principal objects of the requirement. Further, the present program offers "expert guidance by coaches in developing bodily skills, opens avenues for wider acquaintances, and fosters the spirit of cooperation...