Word: lacking
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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This state of affairs is not due entirely to a lack of interest on the part of students for their studies. The fact is that neither the time nor the incentive for effective work is provided by the present tutorial system. To be anything like effective this system ought to occupy quite as much of a man's time as a full course. At present reading is assigned which takes as much time as a full course, and there is no opportunity to do it justice. The faculty has made no provision by which a student may be relieved...
...brought up for discussion. In the past two or three years too few members of each class have shown sufficient interest in class affairs to vote for the officers of the class. The two sections which the Executive Committee of the Council has drawn up are intended to prevent lack of interest in class affairs and to make all elections express the opinion of a decided majority of the members of the class...
According to Coach Young's statement the present prospects are promising for a good Freshman team. Among the 51 men who have been reporting there is good pitching and outfield material and the nucleus of a fair infield. At present it appears that the lack of capable infielders will be the chief handicap of the team. In order to get the best possible line on his men, Coach Young has determined to defer the first cut until the team has had an opportunity to practice out of doors...
...been received at the Phillips Brooks House from the trustees of the Syrian Protestant College of Beirut, Syria, containing a call for teachers to serve for short terms. Applicants must have a college diploma, a sincere interest in the most liberal kind of missionary work, and willingness to endure lack of certain luxuries and hard work. Board and lodging are supplied by the college, as well as travelling expenses, a small allowance for vacations and $600 a year. The position open will be full of unrivalled opportunities for service in this critical period of reconstruction. For further information...
...second disturbing cause in the labor situation is the lack of scientific organization in industry. We need expertness in stating the problems and in seeking their solution. Good will is indispensable, but it is not sufficient. There must be united to it candid, courageous and inventive thinking...