A day of interminable waiting while the college board of governors makes up its collective mind to appoint Dr. Hall to the presidency for another five years. A series of interruptions delay the announcement.
One of Professor Hall's students is pregnant but continues with her exam schedule. Because her husband serves in Korea she's prepared to not go through childbirth by herself but when it's time Hall steps in.
Mrs. Yates, an older student, has many questions for each of her classes. This embarrasses her son Addison who is trying to be prominent on campus. He asks Professor Hall to talk to his mother about her behavior.
The college is in an uproar when an elite athlete announces he is quitting sports to concentrate on his grades. Suspecting Dr. Hall's involvement they appeal to him to change the young man's mind.
Ivy College has a mandatory retirement age for it's instructors and beloved Professor Warren has reached it. Dr. Hall tries to figure out some way for his colleague to stay on.
While out shopping Victoria purchases a rare book for just a dollar. After showing it to her husband they realize they have a valuable find, not knowing the reason why the expensive edition was available.
Ivy College's hopes for an endowment are dashed as two French educators on tour in America to select a school for the funds, reach Ivy during Hell week.
Wellman is very excited about the newest addition to the ranks of Ivy College, Dr. Spatzen. But Hall has his doubts about the instructor and his abilities but hopes he is mistaken.