Officers' Training Corps

Following a General Order from the Militia Department, the University applies for the formation of an officers' training corp. At the time of the President's Report, Chancellor Jones reports that 55 students and 2 professors are enrolled and under the direction of Professor MacDonald (PR (1915): 141). December 1917: Following the lead of other Canadian universities, UNB makes military drill compulsory, requiring that students fulfil 2 years of training before obtaining their degrees. Instruction is to be by Professor Cameron (Professor MacDonald on military leave). 11 Oct 1941: Male students who are British citizens and physically fit must take COTC training -- 2 hours every day, and 2 weeks at the end of the university year. Male and Female students in Engineering and Science are being recruited by the armed forces and industry, with female undergraduates also participating in physical training and first aid work. The COTC's headquarters are in the Beaverbrook Gymnasium (PR 1941 4-6).