DN FOUR-YEAR THURSDAY, JAN. 16, 2014
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Students give ideas, opinions at forum
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New legislation uses degree mapping, free classes to motivate students to keep on track for graduation
GAME
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FOUR-YEAR STROLL
SCENIC ROUTE
The state and university are pushing for more incentives to get students to graduate in four years.
Indiana is attempting to streamline the process to getting a degree by avoiding several issues.
Search committee hears views from small group of attendees about hire of Gora’s replacement
LATE REGISTRATION
INCENTIVES
Waiting to register for classes can leave students with fewer options.
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RACHEL PODNAR CHIEF REPORTER rnpodnar@bsu.edu
A total of seven students seized the opportunity to offer opinions Wednesday regarding the search for a new university president. The students spoke to the Board of Trustees and school administrators during the one-hour meeting, sharing their opinions as a representation of the student body. Wayne Estopinal, leader of Ball State’s search committee and a board member, said they received good feedback despite the low numbers. “I know students are busy,” he said. “It would have been great to have a packed house, but I think the comments we got were very valuable.” Though a small group, the students who attended included in-state, out-of-state and minority students who were able to offer a variety of perspectives. Sophomore political science major Jason Pickell said as a fifth generation Ball State student, he enjoyed seeing the university grow during President Jo Ann Gora’s 10 years in office. “We need a president with similar goals to President Gora,” Pickell said. “Campus improvements, a new college and athletics.”
Some scholarships and tuition deals offer incentives, such as deductions if students graduate within three years.
MINORS
Students who pick up a minor will need to add required courses to their plans, which can clutter their schedules.
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DEGREE MAPS
Some universities, including Ball State, use degree maps to clearly lay out what is necessary to accomplish fouryear graduation.
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MISSING PREREQUISITES
Students need to have some classes before registering for others. Not planning properly can lead to disaster.
CHANGING MAJORS
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Choosing a different area of study after a year or two can force students to stay in college longer to catch up on courses.
TRANSFERRING
Going to different universities can be a solution or a problem. Taking courses for less money can help students’ financial situations, but they need to make sure the credits will transfer.
UNAVAILABLE CLASSES
Ball State doesn’t offer every class each semester. This can leave students with a gap in when they can move forward in their required classes.
ADVISERS
Academics advisers can be a major resource to students trying to find the best path to graduating on time.
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