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NEWSLETTER OF SCHREINER UNIVERSITY
President’s Perspective
Fall 2006 Volume X, Number 2
Schreiner University Breaks Enrollment Record
By Dr. Tim Summerlin Observers have noted that running a university resembles running a small town, because you not only do business during the day, but you feed, house, and entertain a community as well. The analogy has merit. And as cities have their public works offices, so colleges have plant offices who must oversee the cleaning and maintenance of facilities, the proper operation of utilities and the visual appearance of the campus. These folks are especially challenged in the summers, because they know that this is their time to paint, repair, spruce up and even renovate—as they dodge the schedules of summer classes and those who are attending camps. One of our commitments at Schreiner is to improve our landscaping each summer. We were hard-pressed this year, but we did succeed in planting several groups of trees in the quadrangle and between the Cailloux Center and our dining hall. The challenge was all the greater since we last saw a raindrop on campus sometime last fall (OK, a modest exaggeration!). As I observed our contractor accomplish this work, I marveled at all that is involved in such landscaping. In a semicontinued on page 2
In This Issue... Record Enrollment
1
HCCF Success
2
Sports
4
Greek Organization Awards
6
Schreiner Grads Shine
7
Mountaineer Center
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Schreiner University president, Dr.Tim Summerlin, stands next to Schreiner’s record-breaking enrollment number during a press conference on Friday, Sept. 8.
Schreiner University is celebrating its biggest freshman class along with the largest total enrollment the school has seen in its 83year history. All the while keeping the spirit of Schreiner—defined by personal attention and small classes—intact. On Sept. 8, Schreiner president, Dr. Tim Summerlin, announced the University’s largest freshman class ever, 243 students. This class has contributed to the school’s record enrollment of 930 students, and while the total enrollment reflects an increase of 13 percent over last fall’s 822, the freshman class increase is a remarkable 51 percent. To maintain the 13:1 student/faculty ratio and personal attention the school is known for, Schreiner has added 12 sections of freshman-level classes and three new faculty members. Summerlin said the growth is an important milestone that the school has
been planning for. “This fall’s enrollment growth, particularly this remarkable freshman class, means so much to us,” he said. “It confirms the hard work that our staff has done in recent years to recruit effectively.” There are many reasons for the growth, Summerlin noted, including the admission staff’s efforts and the University’s marketing strategy. “It demonstrates that when you get your message out, there are many prospects and families who find ‘Learning by Heart’ a compelling message,” Summerlin said. “And it means that Schreiner University is resolved to succeed in its commitment to grow to 1,200 students, a size that will better enable us to support the quality learning environment that we are known for.” Summerlin concluded by saying, “The reasons behind the success are great continued on page 2