Word: dockets
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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Dean K. Whitla, associate dean of admissions, compiles all the information on each candidate and computer codes it to produce the "docket," a listing of each candidate, his test scores, interview reports, teacher recommendations, etc. Every shred of information, except perhaps the student's essay, has been reduced to a number on the one line he receives on the docket...
...Faculty Council earlier this spring placed on the docket for the May Faculty meeting a series of proposed changes in undergraduate honors requirements that would generally tighten up standards that some faculty members feel have grown too lax lately...
...council beat a retreat, taking off--the docket all but the summa section of the proposed honors changes...
Dean K. Whitla, associate director of admissions, codes this information computer use and spins out a computerized "docket" listing each candidate's name, his ranking from readers and school officials, test scores, race and alumni connections. When each case is considered in committee, only the official presenting it will have the file, but every one has the docket in front of him, supplying him with hard numerical information about the applicant...
When a case is presented to the committee, everyone has the docket in front of him; the area man presents a summary, reading from school and teacher reports, the student's essay and the interview sheet...