Those who originally proposed this scheme are not starry-eyed dreamers, nor even prospectus-happy bottlenoses rejoicing in the prospect of an intricate infinity of new committees, all getting no place fast. Equally do they realise that the proposed institution is bound to fail if students don't want it. But they are all students who have spent several years at University, who are familiar with the problems which arise in connection with every course, and who feel that the closer co-operation between staff and students which the proposed committees will provide, will be in the best interests of everyone in the College. When representatives of students and staff can meet at recognised regular intervals to discuss their work and the problems arising from it, in such a way that the point of view not only of one or two students but of all the students concerned can be ascertained, progress will really have been made in the task of making ever greater the place occupied by our University in the cultural life of the community. The sentiment inspiring those who propose the introduction of Faculty Committees because they wish to see such progress made, is in the widest sense contained in the following words from the first report of the Executive's sub-committee on the question:—

"The University is profoundly suited to be a model of human educational and cultural organisation. With the breaking down of the very real barrier between staff and students by the growth of co-operation in a sphere of clear mutual interest, we are on the way to achieving such an organisation."