Word: elements
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...Amherst College Senate threatened to withdraw the base-ball nine from the league if betting on the game becomes as prevalent as it was last spring. The senate are supported by a strong element in the college, who believe that "backing up" the nine by wagers is the most effective means of demoralizing the players...
That note taking is an important element of study is shown by the fact that some of the instructors in college examine the note books of those in their sections, and assign marks which are made to count a certain percentage of the year's total. Just now important an element of study note taking is, perhaps it is hard to say. Doubtless the instructor regards a good note-book in a certain degree as an index of good attendance, and good work. The value to the student is here seen in the mark that he gets. But marks cannot...
There is, however, another department of university growth, which is a more important element in true university prosperity. The position of a college depends greatly on the stamp of the average student. That college which attracts the ambitious, zealous young men of our country will, in the future, be the leading college. Wealth, fortunate location, and noted professors contribute much to the success of any college, but a generation of earnest, ambitious students will do more toward this end than all the other causes combined. The following, then, seems to be a just criterion of the advisability of these...
...taken the highest rank within his short memory, and he will be convinced of this. Scholarship has none too much recognition at Harvard, not so much by any means as it deserves. These men might not be representatives of the mass of students, but they would be the conservative element, and would serve as an excellent balance-wheel...
...from the athletic organizations, and the four students invited for their especial interest in the particular question, would give a two-thirds majority in the conference. The other third would be representatives of the sentiment of those not particularly interested in athletics, and this would be an exceedingly useful element. If, on the other hand, the question had no reference to college sports, it will be seen by glancing at the table that the athletic representatives would number scarcely one third of the committee. Moreover, it may be inferred that the delegate, like the legislator, will become more useful...