Word: institutionalize
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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The Overseers, a body of 30 elected alumni and the President and Treasurer of Harvard ex officio, is responsible for approving all appointments of more than one year's duration. Unlike the sevenman Corporation, the Overseers are not responsible for the daily operation of the University. They are strictly concerned...
He said that Harvard is trying to retain its identity as a New England institution, instead of becoming an homogenized microcosm of America. This partially explains the high number of Harvard sons who are admitted, he said.
As I understand it, there are three rules. First, never criticize any action by the students, no matter how stupid, extreme, or wrong it may be; Second, never say anything good about the Administration, mention compromises they were willing to make, problems they've had, or the like: Third, realize...
The SDR, when it becomes operative, will be rather restricted. There will probably be some board, consisting of both permanent and elected members, to regulate the extension of SDR's as well as explicit regulations limiting the circumstances under which they may be extended. But the institution, once started, will...
The success of the conversion program has also given the city a psychological lift. "We had a real lack of confidence in our ability to merchandise our town," says the Chamber of Commerce's Greeley. "This gave us a kick in the pants when we needed it the most...