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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
VOL.101,NO.31
THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
KANSAS STATE HISTORICAL
SOCIETY
TOPEKA KS 5X612
MONDAY.OCTOBER 7.1991
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Minority enrollment rises
By Rochelle Olson
Vancouver staff writer
Kansan staff writer
Minority enrollment at the University of Kansas increased 8.7 percent this fall, whereas overall campus enrollment grew just 1 percent.
The numbers of students from all four major minority groups increased, according to annews release, from the office of university relations Friday.
"The figures look good, and one would hope that that continues," said Jeff Weinberg, assistant vice chancellor for student affairs.
Native-American enrollment had the greatest increase. It grew by 40% in the past decade.
Enrollment of Asian-American students grew by 44 to 565. African-American student enrollment grew by 34 to 725. African-American student enrollment grew by 21 to 450.
Total minority student enrollment is
1. 899
Weinberg said he could not indicate one single factor that had caused the Native-American student enrollment to increase by such a large amount.
"I know that there have been significant efforts made in the last two years to enhance our recruitment efforts at Haskell. " Weinberg said.
He said he also was pleased with the increase in enrollment of African-
"The Black population is up almost 5 percent," Weinberg said. "The part of the figure for Black students flies in the face of what is happening at other schools."
But Weinberg said that while the higher numbers were gratifying, KU still had to work on increasing minority student enrollment.
Minority enrollment
"We have got an awful lot to do," he said. "We are going to continue and hope it continues in this direction."
| | Fall 1988 | Fall 1989 | Fall 1990 | Fall 1991 |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Native-American | 148 | 219 | 158 | 204 |
| Asian-American | 415 | 465 | 521 | 565 |
| African-American | 675 | 642 | 644 | 678 |
| Hispanic-American | 359 | 368 | 424 | 452 |
| Total | 1,597 | 1,694 | 1,747 | 1,899 |
Source: The University of Kansas
Caverly Smith, president of the Native American Students Association, agreed that the University still had work to do.
"I think they could do more," sait Smith, a resident assistant at Haskell Indian Junior College. "There are somereally good students at Haskell."
He said that about 120 people graduated from Haskell each year and that
KU should be able to recruit at least half of them.
But Smith said he was happy with the increase in the number of Native-American students.
"It seems like a small number, but least it's an increase and not a decrease." Smith said. "They're moving in the right direction."
Thomas denies sexually harassing professor in 1980
Delay in vote may be needed, senators say
The Associated Press
WASHINGTON — Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas forcefully denied allegations by a law professor that he sexually harassed her when she worked for him a decade ago, a Republican senator said yesterday. And the White House dismissed the accusations as unfounded.
But Democratic senators called the
occusations very serious, and two said a delay in tomorrow's scheduled confirmation vote might be necessary.
Thomas himself made no comment to the media on the allegations by
Amita Hill. The allegations were first
ClarenceThomas
ing Thomas' nomination to the full Senate late last month without recommendation. The committee told the White House of the accusations, and a two-day FBI probe ensued.
While Thomas maintained his silence, the White House issued a statement saying it had reviewed the (FBI) report and determined that the allegation was unfounded.
President Bush "continues to believe that Judge Thomas is eminently qualified to serve on the Supreme Court and remain properly prepared," the White House said.
A Senate vote had been scheduled for tomorrow, and a majority of senators had indicated their support for Thomas, a conservative appeals judge who would become the second African-American to sit on the nation's highest court, succeeding the retired Justice Thurgood Marshall.
Sen. Joseph R. Biden Jr., D-Del,
Aerobatics
(Above) Stunt man anc walker Lee Oman rider pilot Jimmy Franklin's Mystery ship. Oman walked on the wings anc from the plane during the The duo was one of the performances at Superl '91 at Forbes Airfield in T on Saturday and yeste (right) As Topeka residu KU graduate Resi point on F-15 fighter unit, his son, 6-year Nicholas, plugs his e block out the thunder sound of the afterburn Nicholas has been diag as having better than an hearing, which enhances sound that reaches his ear
Senate et presiden Committee is c
Senate base its Sept. 11 remotion of Darren Fulcher, a body president, on removal pictures outlined in Robert's Run Order, a handbook on parliaments procedure.
By Blaine Kimrey Kansan staff writer
Fulcher allegedly battered his girlfriend, a KU student, dur domestic dispute in February, as domestic Lawrence police and arrests
"Although it's covered in *Ro Rules*, it think it would be better to ate had a specific rule of their or there would be no question about the student's character as chaperone of the Student R Committee and senior senator.
Questions about Fulcher's cremity after the charge was disclose Senate to vote for his removal.
Presidential removal process could be added to the KU S Senate Rules and Regulations.
The KU Judicial Board is revi
an appeal to Senate's motion. $\textcircled{2}$
the review, Fulcher will rem.
office.
The Ethics Subcommittee Thursday to coordinate efforts tact other schools about possible official removal procedures.
Right: Casual comfort for everyone. Liz in a casual sweater and jeans outfit available at Hunter's, 919 Massachusetts. John and Merri both sport fall fashions available at Britches Corner, 843 Massachusetts.
Above: John looks comfortable and casual in his outfit available at Easton's, 839 Massachusetts. Melissa sporting the newest fall looks in fall fashion available at spectators, 710 Massachusetts.
Left: Liz and Rodney carry the look that Campbell's is offering KU students this fall. Campbell's,841 Massachusetts
Below: Merri is sporting an outfit that offers bold patterns and colors available at The Loft, 742 Massachusetts. Brett casually presents himself in the new fall look available at Easton's, 839 Massachusetts.
The University Daily Kansan-Fall Fashion./ Friday, October 4, 1991