Thursday, September 23, 1999 The University Daily Kansan Section A • Page 5 20th day figures to give vital statistics By Clay McCuistion and Nathan Willis writer@kansan.com Kansan staff writers Today, the University of Kansas will get a good look at itself. This morning, the Board of Regents will release 20th day enrollment numbers for the six universities it directly governs. The figures provide critical feedback, including the total number of students attending state universities, enrollment in degree programs and the types of students attending Kansas colleges. Diana Carlin, interim associate provost of academic services, said her department looked to the numbers to provide information about the kinds of students enrolled at the University. "The admissions and scholarship departments have been working very hard at attracting quality students," she said. "Directly, it's a reflection on how we're recruiting." Carlin said the University didn't want to see a huge increase in the number of students enrolled. Such an increase would lead to larger class sizes and scarcer resources, she said. "That is the University's goal, to keep them pretty level," she said. "We have a pretty good idea of what we can handle efficiently." Chancellor Robert Hemenway said that, in general, increases in enrollment were gradual. "We want to make sure our enrollment isn't declining." he said. "Fortunately, it's going up, and it's going up at a relatively controlled rate." Provost David Shulenburger said the main impact the numbers had on the University was financial. Shulenburger said the numbers gave a good indication of how much money tuition would bring in for the University. "A one percent increase in tuition collections is about $800,000," he said. "That's a tiny fraction of the overall budget, but it's still a lot of money." Lindy Eakin, associate provost for support services, said the funding of some items was based directly on the numbers used in technology, library fees and For instance, the Regents will decide how much to increase pay for outstanding faculty at each university based on the numbers, he said. Eakin said that because of changes in the way the University was financed, 20th day numbers were not as important as they once were. Still, they do have a noticeable impact on the University, he said. "The Regents are trying to distribute $3.5 million across six schools." Eakin said. "Fifty percent is based on the school's budget, and 50 percent is based on enrollment." "The 20th day is a barometer." Eakin said. "If it falls, it's not good." Edited by Chris Hutchison Professors, students find good and bad in larger sections By Amanda Kashube writer@kansan.com Kansas staff writer When Becci Mittelstadt flips through the timetable to choose the next semester's classes, she checks for professors and class times. But she also looks at class sizes. Classes at the University of Kansas range in size from David Holmes' Psychology 104 class with an enrollment of 970 to Carol Holstead's 16-student magazine editing and design class. "I like the bigger classes better," said Mittelstadt, Overland Park senior. "I like their format, and you know you'll get a lecture, not busy work, each time you go." While Mittelstadt said she enjoyed the atmosphere of the large auditorium at 120 Budig Hall when it was filled with 790 students for her chemistry 184 class, not all students enjoy a class as large as some Kansas towns. Jack Mitchell, Wellington freshman, enrolled in Charlotte Collins' psychology 104 class with an enrollment of 30 because he liked the smaller setting. "In a bigger class, it's harder to stay focused," he said. "In a smaller class, the teacher knows you." Peter Hierl, professor of chemistry, and Andrew Borovik, associate professor of chemistry, jointly teach Mittelstadt's chemistry class. Hierl said the large setting didn't hinder teaching. "All students get the same lecture from the same professor," he said. "From the University's standpoint, it's cost effective. If you broke it down into 50 students, you'd have 20 sections, and there's no way the University can afford to hire 20 new faculty members." Hierl said that when he was an undergraduate at the University, every one of his math, physics and chemistry classes had 1,000 students. "We felt fortunate to have the top professors," he said. "It's your best shot to get one." However, Borovik said many other students felt intimidated by the large setting and were less likely to participate in questions brought up in lecture. "There isn't any one-to-one discussion," Borovik said. "It's also hard to get to know the class." "There is equal learning whether it be a small or large class." professor of chemistry Peter Hierl Mittelsadt said she had never felt intimidated in any of her large classes. Borovik said the bigger classes were more of a challenge for him One that he said is, "You have to make sure you get the whole class involved," he said. "At 8:30 in the morning, it's a challenge to get people involved in chemistry." For students who can't avoid enrolling in a large section, there are ways to reduce the shock of being surrounded by hundreds of students in class. Amanda Buchanan, Overland Park freshman, said she usually sat in the front row in Holmes' class to make her feel more comfortable. "I prefer the smaller classes, but I sit in front so I'm not so overwhelmed," she said. "I'm kind of intimidated to ask questions, though." Hierl said the larger classes often produced a more passive "People are hesitant to ask questions in front of 1,000 people." he said. "There's a loss of engagement." This semester's chemistry class is the first time Borovik has taught such a large class. While he is used to smaller settings, he said he was not totally opposed to the new format. "My colleagues think that students can absorb the same amount of knowledge in the larger classes," Borovik said. "We've had one exam and the class did well. I hope it will continue." A large class size, while discomfort to some students, is also a strain on professors. Hierl said his visits during office hours increased dramatically when he took on a large class. "Each one of them wants to see you sometime about an exam," he said. "There are constantly lines outside my office." 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