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The Inside Front
Friday September 26,1997
Kansas scores big with enrollment, test results
Campus increases freshmen count from last fall
By Matthew Friedrichs maft@ukans.edu
Kansas staff writer
There are more students enrolled at the University of Kansas this fall—and they're smarter.
According to statistics released by the University and the Board of Regents yesterday, freshman enrollment, overall enrollment and freshmen scores on the American College Test all increased this fall.
Overall, enrollment increased for the first time since 1992.
Lawrence campus enrollment increased by 60 students to 23,290. Freshman enrollment increased by 257 students to 3,901 and the freshman ACT average increased from 23.6 in fall 1996 to 24.0 in fall 1997.
"We were very surprised by the increase in our freshman ACT average this year," said Alan Cerveny, director of admissions. "For a school of our size, it is extremely rare for a
university to see a significant increase in its freshman class profile and enrollment in the same year."
result of hard
Associate Provost Kathleen McCluskey-Fawcett said the enrollment increases were the
result of hard work by the Office of Admissions, a new prospective student database and faculty involvement in recruiting.
A large high school graduating class also helped, she said.
"We had demographics on our side," McCluskey-fawcett said.
The only dis-
ment increased to 118 from 83 in the fall 1996; Native-American students increased to 20 from 18; Asian-American enrollment decreased to 119 from 120; and African-American student enrollment in the freshmen
KU 5-year enrollment
University of Kansas Five Year Enrollment Patterns
Non-medical center headcount
1997 25,108
1996 24,874
1995 25,036
1994 25,336
1993 26,127
appointment for University administrators was the failure to significantly increase minority student enrollment.
Only 374 freshmen students reported their race/ethnicity as American Indian, Asian, Black or Hispanic.
First-time freshmen
1997 3,901
1996 3,644
1995 3,555
1994 3,278
1993 3,681
Source: University Office of Institutional Research and Planning
Freshman Hispanic enroll-
the University of Kansas Medical Center marked the end of a six-year enrollment slump.
class decreased to 117 from 129 in the fall of 1996.
McCluskey Fawcett said that admissions officials were changing some minority recruitment programs in an attempt to attract more minority students to the University. Fall 1997 increases in programs other than those at
Enrollment for non-Med Center students increased by 234 students to 25,108 this fall.
Enrollments on the Lawrence campus had declined from an all-time high of 26,436 students
in the fall of 1990 to 24,874 students in the fall of 1996.
Increasing freshmen enrollment might be driving the overall enrollment increase. For the third consecutive fall, freshmen enrollment increased.
Froshmen enrollment exceeded University projections by about 100 students, but the University was aware of the impending increase in April, McCluskey-Fawcett said.
The Provost's office monitored courses to ensure class availability for freshmen, and one session of New Student Orientation was added in late July to accommodate the large class, McCluskey-Fawcett said.
The Honors Program enrolled 388 students in the fall of 1997 compared to 309 students in the fall of 1996.
Sandy Wick, director of the honors program said she was pleased with the strong academic background of the freshmen class, but that the size caused some challenges.
"We're fairly overwhelmed with the number of students," Wick said. "Our tutorials are filled to bulging."
1997 Regent's enrollment
Fall enrollment 1996 change Percent
University of Kansas
25,108 234 0.9%
Kansas State University
19,202 18 0.1%
Wichita State University
14,669 405 2.8%
Emporia State University
5,320 -452 -7.8%
Pittsburg State University
6,225 -130 -2%
Fort Hays State University
5,616 76 1.4%
University of Kansas - Medical Center
2,459 -74 -2.9%
Kansas State University - Veterinary Medical Center
384 11 2.9%
Kansas State University - Salina College of Technology
720 -47 -6.1%
Total:
79,703 41 0.1%
Source: Board of Regents
A helping hand
At left, Marlon Marshall, St. Louis freshmen, speaks to Jerrell Herod, Lawrence freshmen, at Big Brothers/ Big Sisters Thursday. The students prepared flyers. The goal of the event was to get more black volunteers involved in the Big Brother/Big Pizza program. Photo by Augustus Anthony Piazza/KANSAN
County AIDS Project to introduce new volunteers
Kansan staff report
The Douglas County AIDS Project will introduce new volunteers to the agency and conduct informational presentations on AIDS and HIV this weekend and next.
The orientation programs will be from 8:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday and 5:45 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday at the United Way Center, 2518 Ridge Court. The programs introduce the public to the agency, which helps HIV and AIDS patients and educates about the disease.
Volunteer tasks include clerical work, educating the public, conducting fundraisers and helping with community events. Volunteers may help HIV and AIDS patients by providing transportation and helping with daily cooking and cleaning.
In addition to the introduction, two presentations will be given on HIV and AIDS. The first presentation will cover general information about the disease and the second will dispel myths.
Suzanne Bidwell, Reston, Va., senior, she volunteered with the AIDS project for a year and attended the orientation year.
"I thought it was really useful in preparing me to volunteer," Bidwell said. "It lets you know the services that you can work with."
Orientation is not mandatory for people interested in volunteering. For more information contact Cindy Wiklund or Carol Porter at 843-0040.
Lawrence judge releases suspects and again delays trial for stabbing
Kansan staff report
Kansan staff report
Malone granted the prosecution a second continuance despite frustration with the slow progress of the case.
Judge Michael Malone yesterday released four Lawrence men held in connection with a stabbing incident earlier this month.
He rescheduled the preliminary hearing for Oct. 16 at 1:30 p.m.
Four people were taken to the hospital following a fight involving about 30 members of what police said were rival gangs.
One prosecution witness was released from the hospital Wednesday, Little said. Others have not been contacted.
Jerry Little, Douglas County assistant district attorney, asked the judge to grant a three-week continuance because prosecutors had not yet contacted all of witnesses. On Sept. 16, the prosecution asked Malone for a continuance until yesterday.
Under Kansas statute, a preliminary hearing must be held within 10 days of the defendants' arrest, unless there is good cause for continuance. Four of the five defendants were released yesterday after being held 18 days. The fifth is free on bail.
The state said police reports were being completed, which caused delays. More reports were released yesterday, but Little had not reviewed the papers and subpoenaed all witnesses.
Malone granted the state a three-week continuance and released Richard Jarrett, Jason Freeman, Skyland Love and James Vick on OR bonds. Michael Blanck has been out of custody since he paid his bond.
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