VOL.101, NO.34 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAI. THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1990 ADVERTISING: 864-4358 (USPS 650-640) NEWS:864-4810 KU's minority percentage eighth among peer schools By Holly M. Neuman Kansan staff writer KU ranks eighth out of 11 Big Eight universities and peer institutions in percentage of minority students enrolled, according to enrollment figures released in the past year by the schools. According to figures released Oct. 1 by the KU department of educational services, KU minority students will have a good opportunity for full enrollment of the University of Kansas. The University of Oklahoma's 12.8 percent minority enrollment in Fall 1990 ranks highest among the 11 universities. The University of Nebraska has the lowest percentage of minority students of the 11 universities at 4.2 percent or KU's five peer institutions rank higher than KU in percentage of minority enrollment. Peer institutions are the University of Oregon, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the University of Iowa, the University of Colorado and the University of Oklahoma. Peer schools are similar to KU in size and mission, with the states being similar demographically, economically and in the manner that their systems of higher education are organized. Phil Reid, adviser and admissions officer at the University of Oregon, said new minority programs were being formed at the university. In Fall 1899, Oregon's minority enrollment was 8.3 percent, which ranks fifth of the 11 schools. Figures for Fall 1990 are not yet available. we watched the number of minorities grow over the seven years I've been there as a student and then a teacher. We'd said. We have a promising future. Jean Lawrence, assistant to the registrar at the University of Iowa, said a program targeted toward minority recruitment called "Opportunity at Iowa" had increased the number of minority students at the university. Iowa ranks sixth among the 11 schools with 7.5 percent minority enrollment. "It is hard to recruit very many minorities at Iowa, because there are not as many urban areas to draw from." Lawrence said. "It is hard to prepare you if don't have the cities. About the closest city we have is Chicago." Bob Bergman, who works in the Office of Institutional Research and Planning at Iowa State University, said the university was attempting to increase diversity on campus, which is in Ames. "The Ames community is not as sensitive to minorities as it should be" he said. "It is not just an issue of language, but also is wrong would occur." "We are making a real attempt to make students more receptive to the opportunities available to them concerning diversity," he said. Gary Smith, director of admissions and the registrar at the University of Minority enrollment at Big 8 and Peer Institutions*
BlackHispanicAmerican IndianAsian-AmericanMinority enrollmentPercent minorityTotal enrollment
1. OU9583545985502,46012.819,246
2. N. Carolina2,0602011426313,03412.723,852
3. CU4721,2971671,1963,13212.425,176
4. OSU4651667152761,6229.018,000
5. Oregon (89)2172941438201,4748.317,818
6. Iowa782453777812,0937.528,045
7. MU909187743411,5116.124,972
8. KU6444241585211,7476.028,909
9. KSU519308632101,1005.719,367
10. NU640268303531,2915.125,489
440280652491,0344.224,453
source: Kansan reporter Missouri at Columbia, said the university was making stronger attempts to attract minorities to campus. "We feel like our results are gratifying but are still not satisfying." Smith said. "includes undergraduate and graduate students" N. KAHAN Smith said that Missouri's primary goal was to attract Black students, faculty and staff to the university. students KANSAN "At MU, we use the term minority and Black almost interchangeably," he said. "Occasionally, the Black students and staff tell their concerns Coffee found be known. The numbers are growing, but not at a rate satisfying to them or us." Smith said the university stepped up recruitment to try to attract more Black role models to the campus. Changes in lives ing more colorful and creative. Leather "prints" and embossed images also are making the scene. Still, the most popular and enduringooks are the traditional bomber jacket and the helmet. These boots have been in use since the 19th century. The Buckle considers black the most popular color with its clientele, while Rihane Amerin, assistant manager of Maurice's, uses white for her brunette and brown shades are moving through her store. Rodriguez said that leathers are becoming more colorful and creative. Classic or not, even these styles have been touched by the "detail" craze. Shoulders have been padded to create a rounder effect, seam stitching zigzags in every direction and double-breasted fronts are replacing some of the more standard styles. Also continuing this fall is the denim look. Acid-washed material still is appearing on the outer sides of the denim. This fall, the emphasis is on design, with fabrics that are patterned and embossed with logos. Interesting cuffs, collars and inserts are being added in rich corduroys and leatheris. Lengths vary — from the short to mid-length styles to full-length dusters. "jacket jacks are big, too," and I think they're better than ever, "to Rodriguez said. Dennin is always a campus favorite for versatility, easy care and wide price range. Not to be forgotten are the ever-popular wools. Women's styles are appearing in vibrant jewel tones while men's remain on the conservative fringe with neutral shades. If it's made of wool, length and style seem to rely more on the tastes of the wearer than on the current "look." Wool is functional fashion, and style options are virtually limitless and can vary as much in creative approach as the mind of the wearer. Shane Brantle, St. Louis senior, said, "I always like wool. I love a long, black wool coat I had forever — there's nothing that doesn't match." Brandt said he liked to be in style but not at the expense of being warm. "Some days campus is just freezing, and it not going to freeze just to be trendy," he said. A single, quality coat that coordinates wear is a safe bet for campus students, BSA. Laura Cook, Topeka junior, prefers some variation in her outer wear wardrobe. To get in on the cutting edge of outerwear fashion, it is not necessary to also cut durability and warmth. Whatever the final selection, the wide variety of styles appearing on canvas apparel — often store stores — it will be easy for KU to get all wrapped up this fail. "I think I'd choose fashion over function because I have several coats," she said. Cook said, however, that fashion lost its importance as the temperatures dropped. Gently Used Clothing THE MALLS 711 W. 23rd 749-5122 HOURS M-Sat. 10-6 Thurs. until 8 CONSIGNMENTS ACCEPTED M-Sat. 10-3 For Over 30 Years: Quality, Service and Selection Men's: Cole-Hann Timberland Dexter Florsheim Sperry Rockport Converse Nike Reebok and Others! Quality Footwear for the whole family since 1958 ARENSBERG'S SHOES One Step Ahead Open Sun. 1-5 Weeknights 'til 8:30 women's: Bandolino Liz Claiborne Cole-Hann 9-West Unisa Dexter Van Eli Sporto Connie Mia Nike Reebok and Others! 825 Mass. Downtown Lawrence t says go on its own path and not yitting from the West," *nid*. "All these people are ney are brainwashing the But most of them don't Soviet people generally are it about the future, he said. now have the freedom to do like," Notin said. "Schools ouse their curriculum and s. My students also have eededs. They can discuss, ct and make declarations in 1 began the lecture with a 2 continued them throughout 3 are F. Alexander, KU professor of said Notkin was an open and speaker and that he enjoyed jokes. may be surprised that I will jokes, but political jokes are ouse to the censorship of our speech, illustrate the use of a problem. under said he thought it was how quickly Glasnost had changes in the Soviet Union 1 how quickly Glasnost had changes in the Soviet Union. amazing how fast Glasnost med everything up." Alexander. "Now the Soviet press is ing. Five or 10 years ago, I think I would see these s in my lifetime." 1 Hull, forums coordinator for Union Activities, said one Notkin was chosen to lecture on the history of his city in the Soviet Union as surprised that his television was not censored, and he told he t he did not receive criticism we government," he said. said he did not think a govern- fiercial from the Soviet Union have been able to present a new Soviet Union as an notkin. ut Day tion fight for gay and lesbian er the (1887) march a com- 7 spirit was brought out, "id. "More people began to together. GLOSK has come a ay in the past decade," iy, GLOSK members will 学会GLOSK members the history of gay and lesbian ies in Washington. GLOSK will show a historical tentary at its 7:30 p.m. mee ers said she would encourage to "come out of the closet" October 10, 1990 • Advertising Supplement• IMPACT people don't realize how many are gay," she said. ars said she fought every day life for the end of discrimina- hind the scenes it's an every-cess," she said. "You just everyday." hat can Chancellor (Gene A.) do when a portion of the ats still feel this way” Jackson 5