VOL.100.NO.96
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
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MONDAY, FEB. 19, 1990
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KU sets enrollment record
By Buck Taylor Kansan staff writer
The University of Kansas has reported its highest Spring enrollment ever, according to statistics released Friday by the department of educational services.
Enrollment at the Lawrence campus and the University of Kansas Medical Center was a record 27,182 on Wednesday, the 20th day of classes. That is an increase of 378 from Spring 1989, the only spring semester since 1986 that KU enrollment declined.
"Demand remains high for the academic programs at the University of Kansas," Chancellor Gene A. Budig said in a prepared statement. "These challenging programs represent opportunity for our students and pride for our alumni and citizens. KU continues to attract and retain large numbers of superior students."
Budig said that enrollment had stabilized and that the increase of
KU is starting the decade with 94 more students than in Spring 1988, the previous peak.
94 students was a continuation of the administration's enrollment plan.
Enrollment on the Lawrence campus was 23,392, an increase of 545 from 1869 and greater than the previous high of 22,992 set in 1880. Med Center enrollment was 2,556, an increase of 66 from 1899.
Bruce Lindvall, director of admissions, said the rise could be attributed partly to a University-wide effort to raise the level of quality of undergraduate students. By raising the quality, University
"We've seen a slight increase in new students, and we've been trying to keep more students in school," Lindvall said. "The world is a competitive place, and two years ago we embarked on a mission to improve the quality of our students."
officials expect to retain more students who will graduate.
The 200th-day head count figures are released each semester and are calculated after compiling enrollment figures from each school within the University.
Journalism, liberal arts show significant increases
By Buck Taylor
Kansan staff writer
The college had 12,458 students enrolled Wednesday, the 20th day of classes. That represents an increase of 238 students, or 1.9 percent, from Spring 1969.
Kathy Hall, assistant director of the undergraduate center in the college, said the increase
"The University has started to retain better students now," she said. "This factor reduces the number that drop out or are kicked out, and therefore we have more students."
The School of Journalism had an increase of 129 students, or 15.8 percent, the highest percent among all University of Kansas schools,
Mike Kautsch, dean of journalism, said the school's enrollment
ceive quality in the programs within the school," he said.
Kautsch said the school's advertising, business communications and magazine sequences were attracting the most students.
"The students appear to be enrolling in those areas because they tend to be interested in business careers and entrepreneurship." Kautsch said.
The School of Social Welfare had the longest record.
social welfare, said the decrease was part of a plan by the administration to lower the school's enrollment.
"Since 1982, our school has grown by 30 percent," she said. "Our faculty had more than they could deal with, so we have been reducing students each semester to balance out the sizes."
Statistics for the enrollment in each school were included in the
Spring enrollment climbs to new heights
Enrollment totals for this semester are the highest ever for a spring semester at KU.
According to the official 20th-day enrollment figures 27,182 students are enrolled at KU. Listed are the enrollment figures for spring semesters since 1986:
*1986 - 25,932
*1987 - 26,786
*1988 - 27,088
However there are 1,591 fewer students enrolled at KU than at this time last semester.
Although the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences had the largest increase from last spring semester, its enrollment decreased by 929 students. The schools of Business. Journalism and Medicine all increased their enrollment from the fall semester
Valentine's Day Personals
Alan,
I love You!
Your main babe
Angela-
Sweetheart, my love
and respect for you
is amuseable.
I'm glad our future is together.
I'll bring the
strawberries and cream.
I Love You
Geffrey
Al-
You're the love of my life
 you'll always be mine.
Happy Valentine's Day!
Love,
Sarah
Axhar,
I am so in love with
you. Happy Valentine's Day,
Baby
M.A.S.
ARM,
Green and pink
and blue and ...
I LOVE YOU!
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Love You
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I am loving the time of my life,
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Just to be with you, to love
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I'm gona love you forever!
Happy Valentine's Day!
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I Love You
B.L.W. —
what a better day than then
to thank you for all you've done
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I love you! J.-M.S.
Booner,
Thanks for being honest
You're the coolest of
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fun times.
Spassmachen
Rahw (Pebbles)
I never really knew what LOVE was,
till I met you.
You've spilled care for and put up with
me-all without expecting anything in return.
All I can say is thank you for your kindness
and affection.
In other words thanks for being you.
Sweet dreams precious.
Love.
BRAT-
IT'S ONLY 102 DAYS
TILL THE BAHAMAS
FOOT
But I are the smokiest!
But I guess I'll have to love you anyway
With all my heart and soul,
I wish you a happy day.
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Happy Valentine's Day.
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Love always,
Gavindenly
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Boop.
I could have been at the Bangalo,
Twas not to be.
Acting as
a laundry Gigolo was how you not me.
Happy Valentine's Day
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Your babies
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Surprise! Happy 2nd Valentine's day!
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I love you forever.
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Love in Blue
And so am I
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And we'll paint the sky
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Let go then, you and I
Spread the evening is
Spread out against the sky
PAT
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Christine—
Congratulations
on front page news!
Happy Valentine's Day
Love,
Craig
Cheerly!
You're the Greatest!
Happy Valentine's Day!
Love,
Jack!
Chris,
I couldn't be happier
Je t'aime aussi.
Janet
I Love You
Cheeseburger with Parasites
Happy Valentine's Day.
Much Love,
Sig Kap with
Stupid Dog
Chadwick.
You're in my heart, you're in my soul.
You'll be my breath should I grow old.
You are my lover, You're my best friend.
"I'll always love you, Suzanne.
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cise ring et le bon
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Je l'ame beaucoup
Votre Aure,
MO.
Dear Scott,
Dear Sebt,
Although we are apart,
you are still in my heart.
You mean the world to me.
I love you, completely!
Love,
Indy
Dear Chris,
Happy 4th Valentine's Day
Looking forward to many more.
I love you!
Cara
Dana L.
Construct to the coop
and we'll
count chickens before
they chicken.
Stephen Kline / KANSAN
Derek.
You are one heck of a guy.
You're the most interested and so free-stealable.
Oh Did I mention good looking?
That also.
I love you loads, Margaret.
Dear Coach,
You and your staff are doing are doing a good job of recruiting.
Dedicated
KU TAILGATER
University Daily Kansan / Wednesday, February 14; 1990
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Board to review music
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Mike lean of journalism.
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body doesn't like what we another spot on the dial,"