University Daily Kansan
Tuesday, Dec. 3, 1963
Page 9
Schools Producing Better Frosh
Many Kansas high schools, in the wake of the Sputnik hysteria of 1956, have stepped up their programs to produce better qualified freshman college students.
In a research study, "Let's Look at the Record Again," George B. Smith, vice-chancellor for institutional planning and dean of the University, has answered questions concerning the amount of high school work in English, foreign language, mathematics and science that KU freshmen had in 1956 and 1962.
He said the post-Sputnik hysteria, followed by educational criticism, was another reason for the shift of greater preparation of younger students.
"A significant increase in 'traditional' academic course work is apparent over the past six years," he said. "The trend is probably characteristics of all Kansas high school graduates who go on to college, but it is definitely established for those who attend the University of Kansas."
In 1956, 69 per cent of entering KU freshmen had four years of high school English. In 1962 it was 94 per cent. The percentage of students who had no foreign language was 46 in 1956 and 19 in 1962. In 1956, 33 per cent entered with two years of foreign language. Last year the figure was 60 per cent.
Dean Smith said the jump in the number of college-age students who are in college, and the growth in the average size of Kansas high schools has had a lot to do with the dramatic change in student preparation.
The rise and fail of these percentages was caused also by the affect of previous and continuing changes in academic emphasis. The traditional adjustment of American secondary schools to the demands of educators and the public, as well as to national and international pressures affected the hike in high school requirements, according to Dean Smith's report.
CARY MIDDLECOFF GAVE UP dentistry for pro golf in 1947, winning $6,119 in his freshman play-for-pay year.
KU Man To Head Gulick Committee
Henry A. Shenk, chairman of the physical education department, has been appointed chairman of the 1964 Gulick award committee of the American Association for Health, Physical Education and Recreation.
Students, housewives, and others who plan to make extra cash by working during the pre-Christmas rush are advised to avoid possible delay in getting a social security account number now.
The award will be made to the person considered to have made the greatest contribution in the fields of health, physical education and recreation.
Way to Avoid Delay
The award memorializes Luther H. Gulick, who as director of the YMCA Institute at Springfield, Mass., asked the late Dr. James A. Naimshm "to invent a game that could be played indoors between the football and baseball seasons."
Elie F. Hedrick, acting district manager of the Topeka social security office, said students who have never had a social security number should apply for one at their nearest social security office.
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The Peace Corps Committee at KU will canvas the Lawrence area Dec. 14-15 for books to start local libraries in Costa Rica.
Peace Corps Group To Go On Book Hunt
Donna Hunt, Kansas City, Mo. sophomore and projects committee chairman, said sorority and fraternity pledge classes will collect the books.
The KU committee is hoping for a good response, she said, since Peace Corps volunteers now in Costa Rica were trained here last year. Thomas Gale, assistant dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, is in Costa Rica coordinating the volunteers' work.
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Foreign Student Dies Of Heart Trouble
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Soliman Mohamed Akil, Riyad,
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of heart complications in Watkins Memorial Hospital.
He had entered the hospital for treatment on Wednesday.
The body of the 22-year-old geology student is being returned to Saudi Arabia for burial.
Akil held a full scholarship from the government of Saudi Arabia. He was graduated from Yamana High School in his native land and attended a special orientation program last year at the University of Texas.
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