ADMISSION RESPONSIBILITY

The choosing of the undergraduate personnel of the Houses undoubtedly presents some of the gravest problems in connection with the House Plan. The restricted numbers for which the first two Houses provide makes it inevitable that there will be many opportunities for ill-feeling on the part of excluded men. If the responsibility of selection rests with a committee of several different persons it would make it difficult for these men to get adequate explanation of their exclusion. False impressions of favoritism on the part of some members of the committee would be allowed to flourish, and in general the situation would be unfortunate.

The House Masters have wisely decided to assume the ultimate responsibility of selecting men for the Houses themselves and although they will consult with the other faculty members of the Houses in making their choice, the undergraduates involved will know definitely that the House Master has had the last word and will be ready to discuss his case with him.