BOOK REVEALS DECREASING TENDENCY TO SKIP EXAMS

The general-trend in the number of examination outs allowed, as evidenced by the make-up petitions granted, has been downward since 1935, it was revealed recently by Dr. Arlie V. Bock, Henry K. Oliver Professor of Hygiene.

Despite the fact that the total number of cuts granted for this winter's mid-year exams exceeds that of last year, the long run tendency remains unchanged because the 1937-38 figures were unbelievably low, Dr. Bock asserted. The first half of the 1939 statistics, which were complied recently, are still quite definitely below all previous figures save the 1937-38 ones.

Dr. Bock attributes most of this development to the rigid inspection required in the Hygiene Building before admittance to Stillman Infirmary and to more frequent contacts between advisers and students. He also cited Dean Gummere's work on admission requirements as being a contributing factor in the decrease of exam cuts.