Word: proctoral
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Finally, Lionel's proctor was perhaps the most confusing aspect of an already very confusing situation. In describing their Lionel experience, almost everyone begins by offering an opinion of Larry. In addition to serving as proctor and taking pre-med courses, Larry spent much of the year as a founding force behind the Committee on Central America (COCA). Everyone agrees that Larry had a huge influence on dorm life, but no one agrees how. The words that emerge from people's descriptions of him range from "Mentor" to "Moonie," from "inspiration" to "brainwashing...
Jeff says that Larry did a "wonderful" job. "I think he was a great proctor," says Jeff. "I've heard enough stories about proctors that I appreciate him. I really think that he cared, he's just a caring person." But others speak of him as a political leader who used his proctees to support his causes, showing less concern for those who did not help in political work. "A lot of people felt there was a wall there because of COCA," says Gary. "People felt they couldn't go to Larry and say, 'Look, I have problems.'" Kathy adds...
Mary has only the best memories of Larry as a proctor, and says that he did a good job of helping her to discover her own opinions. "He didn't shape my political views, but he helped me voice them," she says. But others are not so sure. "I sometimes think it wasn't fair for Larry to do what he did, us being naive freshmen," says Rich. "He didn't force his ideas on us, but he argued very persuasively," Kathy, who was often active in COCA, has perhaps the bluntest assessment: "I know some time the next year...
...College years. A water fight in Weld Hall which was reaching its supreme moment when a brimming trash container, now water vessel, was emptied from a high floor down the stairwell with such unintended precision of timing that the deluge passed the last floor just as a proctor stepped out into the bottom of the stairwell. There was a direct hit on an upturned face. (My roommate and I were in bed and sound asleep by the time the proctor, moving rapidly, reached our, lower, floor.) And I remember two other events, both sponsored, I believe, by the Lampoon...
...freshman who seeks advice from many different sources who is most likely to make correct academic choices. The proctor should always be available for general academic advice, and implementation of the Undergraduate Council's proposals would make it easier for freshmen to contact three groups who can give more specific information. Then freshmen could make truly informed decisions...