Word: proctoral
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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...Proctor of Caen has written saying that men are needed to aid in the reconstruction of dormitories and classrooms destroyed during the war, while the Yugoslavia project involves construction work on a railway with its terminus at Belgrade...
Most foolproof method, but unfortunately limited to women, Editor Bryson wrote, is "the silk stocking system." It involves hiding prepared notes "in the tops of stockings directly beneath the skirt, which is shyly and slyly raised when help is needed" and then modestly pulled down whenever a proctor passes. "The professor is obviously stymied in the matter of proof or investigation...
Rule 39 of "Regulations for Students in Harvard College," chief cause of this simmering discontent, states: "For University buildings other than Houses, permission (for the reception of women) must be obtained from the Proctor or the Dean's Office and will be granted only when chaperons are to be present". This makes necessary the presence of two male chaperons for a student and his female guest, as well as a fifth person acting as chaperon if two couples are in a room--all this or the wrath of the Proctor and the University...
From September of 1943 until October, 1944, Bradford assisted in the organization of the freshman advisory system at Syracuse. He is currently a member of the Board of Freshman Advisors here, and is also a proctor in Massachusetts Hall...
...Malcolmson, James D., Head Proctor...