THE UNIVERSITY SENATE.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 1963, 21 January 1914, Page 8

THE UNIVERSITY SENATE.

EXAMINATIONS.

>8 .JSfr. relegraj>k.-Pr«g' Association .1 Dunedln, January 20. ■ ; vTho .University Senate asked Professor M'Laurin to represent tho Dominion at tin? centenary and a half of New York University, and Mr. Joynt or Professor Connall to attend tlm third centenary at Oroniugeu 'University. The Rev. Mr. Cameron moved, pursuant to notice, to hold a special oxam* inatiou in March of those obtaining a partial pass ill matriculation. This was seconded guardedly by Professor Hunter, who saw difficulties-in the way "of carrying out the idea. Tho mover ought to ■ have, shown how many candidates wore given a partial pass in any year and in ■ how many subjects they had passed. . Mr. Hdgben said the proposal should bsj. received with a, great deal of caution. "\\ hen tho proper time comes wo should admit students on tho certificate.of a leading school." This proposal .would have a disturbing effect oil tho secondary schools, . Mr. Tibbs viewed, with grave concern tho prospect of having to coach students at the bushiest time of tho school year. : Mr. von Haast opposed the motion on the score of expense and the difficulty of obtaining examiners, ■$■ Tho mover said ho did not expect to carry his motion, but it would como in time. ... . Tho.. motion was' negatived oil the .■.voiccs^Y.:'.-;'.