and upon the expiration of such service with the Regular Army, such officer shall revert to his status as a reserve officer. PHYSICAL EDUCATION Physical Education is conducted under the direct supervision of the Professor of Physical Education and Director of the Gymnasium. He is assisted by an instructor for men, the instructor of Physical Education for women who is charged with the responsibility for the physical training of the young women students in the University, and by selected students. His work also is supplemented by the Committee on Medical Examinations and Supervision of the University Senate, which gives or causes to be given to each student a thorough physical examination. This test determines the quality and quantity of physical training needed, and, in the cases of those having abnormalities, weaknesses and defects, makes it possible to prescribe proper corrective measures. A Committee on Athletics cooperates with the department in the direction and control of athletics and gymnastic endeavor. The usual intercollegiate, inter-class and inter-organization games are participated in by the largest possible number of students. Regular class work in Physical Education is required of all men and women in the colleges of Arts and Sciences, Engineering and Agriculture during the first two years of college, unless excused by the Board of Deans or the examining physician on account of physical disability. Students taking this physical exercise are required to provide themselves with regulation clothing specified by the Professor of Physical Education. The course is two hours per week and the grading is based on progress, attitude in class and attendance. Each student is required to play on some organized athletic team unless he is physically unable to do so. In the autumn he may play tennis, football or cross country; and in the spring, baseball, tennis or track. A further description of the work may be found on pages 120-121. PHYSICAL EXAMINATION AND INSPECTION At the beginning of the college year, each man is required to submit to a thorough physical examination under the direction of the Committee on Medical Examinations and Supervision, the object of which is to detect the presence of disease, defects in muscular development and the condition of the eyes, ears, nose and throat. A woman will conduct the examination for the young women. A record of the examination is kept on file as a basis of advice on all matters pertaining to physical exercise. Each student is informed of any disease or defect which may be present and proper advice is given. Each candidate for an athletic team must pass an additional special physical examination before becoming eligible to membership; and no student can participate in football practice or games without the written permission of a parent or guardian. All the University buildings are under a thorough system of inspection with a view to the prevention of infectious diseases. The janitors are instructed regarding proper heat, light and ventilation. Everything is done to secure a high standard of health among the students. During the first semester, a series of lectures is given for the benefit of the Freshmen by members of the Faculty, dealing with the human body, its care and maintenance in a healthy condition, and with the social problems of life. Attendance at these lectures is compulsory. RELIGIOUS LIFE The University, although it has no official connection with any particular denominational body, endeavors to develop an earnest appreciation of ethical and social obligations, and to encourage participation in religious activities. A responsive religious service, conducted usually by some member of the Faculty, is held five days each week in the College Chapel. On Wednesday of one week and Thursday of the next, meetings of the Student Unions, the men and women having separate organizations, are substituted for the Chapel Service. Students who, because of their religious affiliations, cannot attend Chapel, are excused by the President upon request being made to him. With this exception all academic students are required to attend Chapel on certain designated days. From time to time the clergymen of the city are invited to lead the Chapel devotions, and, as occasion offers, speakers of note appear and address the assembled students. Local churches are eager to interest and enlist college men and women of their own communion in their various exercises, and Sunday classes especially for students are conducted by the President of the University and members of the Faculties. University services under the direction of some eminent clergymen are held occasionally on Sundays during the College year. The Committee on Religious Service and Work has general charge of all religious services and welfare work in the University. The secretary of the Young Men's Christian Association maintains an office in the Old College Building. He is daily accessible for personal interviews or for conferences relating to social and religious activities. ORGANIZATIONS Believing that the right sort of companionship and recreation plays an important part in the building of character during the formative period of college days, the University of Vermont, in various ways, lends encouragement to all legitimate student organizations. The different religious, social, and athletic bodies, therefore, endeavor to meet the needs of the students without interfering with the main purpose, the intellectual phase, of a college course. FACULTY-STUDENT COUNCIL This Council consists of six members from the Faculty, appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate, and ten from the three upper classes elected by the students. Four members-one from each college-are chosen from the Senior class, four from the Junior and two, chosen at large, from the Sophomore class. These are elected as early as practicable in each college year. The Council has been formed for the purpose of establishing cordial relations between Faculty and students as well as cooperation in regulating and controlling all student activities. Any subject which concerns the students may be brought before the Council and, after full discussion, either may be settled by it or referred to the Senate for action. No student organization may hold a social function or engage in other activity without the consent of the Council. Requests must be presented at least two weeks before the time when it is proposed to hold such function. A similar Council has been formed by the women of the University. This consists of two Faculty members and four students. This Council acts jointly with the Council for men students in matters pertaining to the whole student body, but it has separate jurisdiction in matters pertaining only to women students. These bodies usually meet separately, but may hold joint meetings at such times as seem desirable. THE STUDENT UNION In response to an express desire of the undergraduate body for an organization of the activities of college and for an open forum for the discussion of college matters, the Student Union was organized during the autumn of 1915, its declared purpose being to unify the student body and to maintain a true college spirit. All male students of the University are considered members of the Union and weekly meetings are held in the Chapel alternate Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 10:00 to 10:30. CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATIONS The Young Men's Christian Association throughout the college year seeks to enroll as many as possible in classes formed, under competent direction, for study of the Bible and missions. Social service work of various kinds also is carried on-Sunday School classes, boys' clubs, classes in English for foreigners, etc. An employment bureau does excellent service in placing students in temporary or permanent positions of employment throughout the city. An office is maintained in the main building, with a secretary in charge at regular hours daily. An active Young Women's Christian Association engages in similar activities, holding devotional meetings and study-classes, and maintaining neighborhood work in various institutions in the vicinity. An advisory board, composed of Faculty men and alumni, stands in advisory relationship to the Association for men while the Adviser of Women supervises the work of the Young Women's Christian Association. Besides these general associations there are other active church societies: The Catholic Club is composed of Catholic men students of the University. Meetings are held fortnightly and every other week a class in Apologetics is conducted. The Saint Paul's Club is composed chiefly of college men affiliated with the Protestant Episcopal Church, and meets once a month. St. Hilda's Guild is composed of college women affiliated with the Protestant Episcopal Church, and also holds monthly meetings. DEPARTMENTAL, CLUBS For the purpose of furthering interest in the work of the departments concerned, and the enjoyment of the incidental social life, special clubs have been organized and are meeting a real need in the institution. Usually a certain knowledge of the particular subject is requisite to membership and meetings are held once a month or oftener. The Classical Club, the French Club, the Elec- . trical Club, the Agricultural Club and the Chemistry Club come under the above classification. ATHLETIC ORGANIZATIONS The various athletic organizations, within the limits defined by the University faculties, are open to all bona fide students of the institution. Football, baseball, tennis and track events are recognized by the University and these sports, together with hockey and basketball, are given encouragement. SOCIAL GROUPS Ten national and two local academic fraternities and soroities, as well as three medical fraternities, minister to the social life of their members. Admittance to these organizations is by invitation. Four class societies have to do with student govern ment. OTHER ORGANIZATIONS In addition to the above groups, the Musical Clubs for Men, the Musical Club for Women, the Key and Serpent Junior Society, the "Wig and Buskin" Dramatic Society, the Rifle Club, the Aero Club, the Pre-Medic Club, the Honor Scholarship Society, and the Debating Club exist for the encouragement and emphasis of certain phases of college life. The Boulder Society, a self-perpetuating group of selected Senior men, is recognized as an organization responsible for student leadership. The Melissedon Society, chosen from the two upper classes aims to provide leadership in student activities. The Akraia is a society composed of Senior women and |