Closing the gap: Minority enrollment increase is a good start
The University recently announced that the percentage of enrolled minorities has risen to more than 25 percent. For the second year in a row, the total number of enrolled women comprises more than 50 percent of the incoming class. Increased minority representation is a step in the right direction for University admissions. But statistical success must not stop efforts to increase the numbers. In addition to increasing the numbers of women and minorities, the University must also focus on retaining the students already enrolled - the University must constantly review and update this ongoing process.
Keeping the connection: 'UM Online' provides valuable service
Soon, recent University alums and parents will receive a brochure in the mail detailing the Information Technology Division's newest service. "UM Online," formed in conjunction with Academic Outreach, has been operating since last spring, with approximately 330 alums online. With this mailing, ITD is trying to expand the service to include more people. The services will be available to families, alums and retired faculty nationwide as it should keep University friends, alums and patrons connected to the community at a reasonable cost.
Caffeine, stress and homework: This is the life!
We have it so good. Yeah, yeah, I know - by this time today, you've already consumed at least 7,000 milligrams of caffeine and/or nicotine, groaned about how late you stayed up last night and complained about how late you'll have to stay up tonight to get everything done. I've done the same. But don't kid yourself - as students, we have it pretty darn good.
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