The model that he wished to follow was the elective system used by the University of Virginia.

In the later half of the 20th century US universities moved towards a more elective system.

These groups may be understandably reluctant to give up the elective system.

In 1868, Cornell introduced the elective system, under which students were free to choose their own course of study.

It is an elective, democratic system and everyone has her part to play.

His greatest achievement was the establishment and defense of the "free elective system," which let college students choose their own courses.

This elective system often results in students spending many years at university before graduating, and is currently under review.

In 1976, this was changed to the current elective system.

It takes strong exception to the role politics plays under the elective system.

At least under the elective system, if someone tries to buy a judgeship it's out in the open.