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208 be discussed in connection with the general state situation. It is sufficient to say here that its abundant material is in a high degree valuable, though serious limitations upon its use exist. Rush holds 21 staff appointments.

Date of visit: April, 1909.

Dates of visits: April, 1909; December, 1909.

Entrance requirement: A high school education or its equivalent, the latter hitherto very loosely interpreted, though somewhat stricter action has been enforced this year. The policy of the institution had been to accept students who satisfied the Illinois law as administered by the present state board; the requirement has, therefore, been more or less nominal. Advanced standing has been accorded to students from decidedly inferior schools, some of them among the worst institutions