Serving San Jose City College
Vol. 39, No. 11
Friday, October 3, 1986
G.E. course overhaul?
Celebrate!
Photo by Sheldon J. Griffith
Mike Tejero and Steve Gomez (number 83) 'celebr ate ' after the City College
Jag~ars .rou~ed the Santa R~sa Cubs, previously ranked number one in norther n
Cahforma, m last Saturday s game with a final score of 33-6. pages 4 and 5. Story on page 7.
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By Deborah Kerr A complete overhaul of General Education requirements, along with the addition of four to five core classes, has been proposed by the SJCC Task Force on General Education. A draft report by the committee dated May 23, stated, "Over the years, each part of the degree has expanded and merged, thereby essentially destroying the purpose and meaning of general education." In what he termed as the "first change in the G.E. pattern in the last 20 yrs," Dean of Instruction Dr. Leo E. Chavez, who heads the committee, said that the proposed plan develops a core group of all classes in which all graduating and transfer students must attend. All G .E. classes would be repl~ced with classes that..Q_verlap and mtegrate themselves. "Two to three years ago, the Faculty Senate passed the present G.E. list," Dr. Chavez said. "The list numbers several hundred requirements and makes a mockery of G .E. because it is so specialized." "Everyone should have in common a core curriculum," he said. "The proposal provides. focus, unifies all aspects of education, and makes a statement students can graduate with." According to Dr. Chavez, students will all have to take the same core classes, regardless of their major. The classes will include three units of "Arts, Literature, Philos.ophy and Foreign Language," and six units in the "Development of the Western Intellectual Tradition" (literature and philosophy emphasis). Also included are six units of "Social, Political and Economic Instutions; (supplanting History
17A-B, 1 and Political Science 1), and three units on "Understanding Self-Development," all of which have not yet been specifically defmed. The proposal also calls for 42 units of G.E.; one and one-half to three units of Computer Literacy; and 18 units towards the major, which adds only three more units to present requirements. Results of this proposition could include the cancelling of smaller specialized classes, range of course restrictions, and merging of other classes, according to Dr. Chavez. Such a dramatic curriculum changeover sparked anger in Jack Burrows, history 17 A and 17B instructor over a class entitled "The Development of American Institutions," replacing his classes. · "This new course is kind of a bastardized thing," he said. "They (administrators) are always demanding more math classes and trying to do away with history," he continued. "Students couldn't fupction without history - and they only use math to balance their· checkbooks." Burrows feels that the whole reason the administration would approve such a plan is to "innovate," or improve the college's image. Ironically, he further stated that both Dr. Chavez and Dr. Skinner are former history instructors. "The national trend has moved back towards humanities and City College moves towards computers," he said, referring to the ~roposed computer literacy reqwrement. For continuing students who fear that all pandamonium might break out if the entire G.E. system is changed, Dr. Chavez · See CHANGE, page 7
Assoc. Justice stresses education By Helen Ryan "Education is the · key to opportunity," Associate Justice Edward A. Fanelli of the California Supreme Court said to an audience of 250 people in the City College Theater. Fanelli was the keynote speaker at a City College convocation, September 25, that kicked off a year-long celebration of the school's academic theme of "Freedom anc;l Responsibility." Throughout his speech, the Associate Justice elaborated on the connection between freedom, responsibility and education. Quoting John F. Kennedy and Thomas Jefferson, he explained the need for education in a democracy. "It really is difficult to imagine a people able to defend their freedom and carry out their
responsibilities in the absence of satisfactory education," he said. "Success in the working world depends a great deal on your ability to communicate," he continued, stressing the need for students to learn and use good English. Fanelli used the academic theme to talk about the committment required of students. "The freedom to study the subjects you please carries a responsibility to share your knowledge with your classmates." He chided some students for having, "a fast food view of education. They pay a few dollars; they drive around the comer to the classrooms and expect their education to be served piping hot." Fanelli added that students
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should not view education this way. "Look at your education as primarily an individual matter. Your professors can and should point you in a fruitful direction, but you must be willing to make the journey." He asked students to be grateful to their parents who raised and prepared them for college. He said raising children to adulthood is not easy and that he should know, having raised three of his own. "The freedom that you have from them (your parents) implies a responsibility to act as mature adults. Make your parents proud of you. Let them enjoy the vicarious satisfaction of your achievements." Fanelli was asked if he favored tuition in community colleges during the question and answer
period that followed his speech. Citing his nine ~ear experience as a trustee in the West Valley Community College District, he said he favored tuition but added "No one should be denied ~ edt~:cation in this country on the basiS that he cannot pay for it." The son of Italian immigrants, Fanelli attended Santa Clara University where he earned degrees in political science and law. Before his appointment to the appellate court, he practiced law in San Jose. He was appointed to the California Supreme Court in November of 1985 by Governor George Deukmejian and will be up for voter confirmation this November. "Isn't this a great country
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Is San Jose feeling growing pains? For the past few decades downtown San Jose ha~_ sunken deeper and deeper in decay. Almost twenty years ago, city residents started becoming wary of the area when mental patients were released from state hospitals and started settling there. When Eastridge and other new shopping centers were proposed, downtown bu"sinesses hurriedly pulled out in favor of safer consumer areas because San Jose consumers began shying away from the area. This further contributed to the downfall of downtown. Indeed, the image of a gloomy, decaying downtown was reflected in a local entertainment magazine when a restaurant reviewer called it a "wasteland." The mighty Hilton hotel chain can't even draw enough business to its Sainte Claire Hilton. So what do you do to reVive the once-esteemed downtown area? The City of San Jose has some sure-fire solutions. First, sell the idea that the downtown area has a tremendous market porential for bored upper-income earners from the city's surrounding suberbs. Also sell the idea that building a gigantic convention center will draw scores of busine.ss people to the heart of the city, who will then need luxury hotels to stay in while they're here. Second, sell the idea that downtown would be a good place for young single professionals to live and commute from, what with all the entertainment that will be available. Third, get the people who buy these ide~s. i.e. the developers, to spare no time
in making all of these ideas a reality. They need to get to work right away. This is exactly what is happening. . Anybody who passes through the area bordered by Market, San Fernando, FoUrth, and San Carlos streets can see the machines pushing their way against the sk"y; the fenced-off areas where the workers are busy unearthing the street. That businesses are suffering there is no doubt. Streets are squeezed to half their size and storefronts resemble barracaded shops in Beirut. Commuter accesibility js very difficult. And who are these new downtown
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Editor's NoteJeffrey C. Dillon's column was a personal viewpoint article, not an editorial representing the opinion of the Times.
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growing number of lawsuits. Unable to acccept the consequences of their own actions, people sue each other; making money from blaming others for their own irresponsibility. This past year, I read of a court case consisting of a man strapping a refrigerator on his back, to be carried on a bet. When the strap broke and he suffered back injuries, the man sued the strap manufacturer. In another case, an obese woman sat on and broke a toilet seat; then proceeded to sue the manufacturer for not making the facility indestructible. These examples may seem amusing, but they illustrate how today's society demands personal freedoms without accepting their own responsibility. John F. Kennedy once said, "Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country." It's time to work together, to be united in our similarities as United States citizens, and to enjoy our freedoms responsibly.
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projects designed for? The average San Jose resident? Is that what this "out with old and in with the new" idea is about? Is the city rebuilding itself with the interests of the city and the people as a whole in mind? It doesn't appear so at firSt glance. The building is going on · right in the heart of the downtown area, where a row of small Mexican and pawn shops can now be seen facing a brand-new, beautiful building with trees lining the top for who-knows-what purpose. Certainly, the interests of the shopkeepers couldn't have been taken into consideration. · Nor could the citv have been concerned with the illterests of the daily commuters.who pass through the redevelopement zone. Where once there were two and three lanes to travel through, ·now there are small one lane streets, slowing and cramping traffic. But the.city seems to have decided that, come hell or high water, this is the way it's going to be. And both the city and the developers have the money to back it up.
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The editorial piece written by Jeffrey C. Dillon has prompted ·me to write to your column. · Although I do agree with Mr. Dillon that education is the key to freedom and responsibility, I do not think the majority of United States citizens realize [that] freedom cannot be achieved without responsibility. This country is becoming a society of diverged interests and opposition. This 'Great Melting Pot' of cultures cannot progress without unity. How can a nation (state, city) be united without communication in a language everyone can understand? I don't think ethnic groups should discard their heritage, traditions, or language; but English, the national language of the United States, should be spoken and understood by all citizens, for their own benefit. When in Rome, do as the Romans do. Why should the Department of Motor Vehicles print driver's manuals in Spanish and Vietnamese: when all road signs are in English? Why should ballots be written in Spanish or in any other language, when the debates and newspaper articles on candidates (the voter's information) are in English? Lack of personal responsibility is seen and read daily in the
By Deborah Kerr At the beginning of the spring semester last year, I was suprised to learn that some teachers use the classroom as a forum to spread their personal beliefs. I couldn't believe my ears when one of my teachers said, "I'm an Existentialist. I can do anything I want, including murder someone, as long as it doesn't bother my conscience." I was stunned. As I sat there speechless, I looked around at the class and watched the young, impressionable students take all this (and more) in as if it were gospel. The subject was not philosophy or anything to do with philosophy, but still I was subjected to two class periods of learning how to become an "Existentialist" before I finally dropped it. I feel this is a misuse of the teachers position. a misuse of his authority, and a misuse of the students' time. Young incoming freshmen easily fall prey to these beliefs and ideas spoken about so passionately by their instructors. Many of them have not yet
, mastered the art of gleaning what is right for them by sorting and discerning collective ideas from others. Another teacher last semester introduced himself and then said, "My mother is a Communist." Again, I noted the anxious, gullible expressions on most of the faces in the class. But there was a difference here. The teacher actually made that comment to shock the students into attention and spark a debate. It was a sneaky way for the teacher to learn more about his students, which I feel was perfectly acceptable. The only problem was, some students had not learned to dissect comments such as this. They, also, took this teacher's comments as gospel. There is a question of motives here. There is no problem with a teacher trying to challenge the student and open him up to new ideas (such as the teacher who made the statement about Communism). However, it is wrong when a teacher actually does use the classroom as a forum for his beliefs and ignores the true needs of his students.
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-----Commeniary-------Photos by Tony Bellaver
How should the United States deal with terrorism?
In my opinion
Jim Wiley, 27 Photography and Art The United States should retaliate against the responsible group with the same actions of terrorism.
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should retaliate with export embargos and with equal vengeance to the hijacker's home country.
Carrie Morton, 22 English The United States should have the hijackers tried and if proven guilty, they should be executed.
. Robin Stock, 19 :Photography The country in which the hijacking took place should be responsible for the trial and conviction of the guilty.
Louie Gonzalez, 17
Law The United States should retaliate with the same treatment of terrorism to the country responsible.
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Give the Bookstore staff a break for once By Mildred Madamba
staff hides used books in some started. Students went in with their kind of sadistic ritual, they Students and teachers alike class titles scribbled on pieces of repeatedly asked if there were any should take a few seconds to bip.der paper and expected to be used books when only new recognize the difficult job that the in and out in 15 minutes. They books lay on the shelf. bookstore staff has done now that had no idea what the teacher's Meanwhile, clerks were the dust has settled and almost name was or what department the scrambling to restock shelves, everyone is safely ensconced in class belonged to. Handed the direct lost students, right toppled classes. right books after having asked for towers of electronic manuals and No one seems to realize that help, they grumbled about the answer questions - questions all those people lined up in front prices or informed the clerk that about using checks, returning of the Admissions and Records they would return to buy the books and the relative merit of the building the first few days of the books the next day. tenth printing of a book over the They knocked over stacks seventh printing of the same semester descended on the bookstore en masse soon after and dug through others looking edition. they got their schedules. This for the perfect book. They hid And of course; there was the horde was compounded by all the books to keep other students biggie - when a book (that a students who registered during from getting them. teacher probably ordered late and Worst of all, operating under therefore was still on order) the summer but did not or could not buy books before school the delusion that the bookstore would come in. (Come on,
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Fitness Craze: is it exploited? Coming from a former aerobics instructor this may sound strange, but there is too much emphasis in this country on being in shape. What angers me most is that certain industries have taken a great activity (physical fitness) and overmarketed it. The result of this has been that people are frantically search-ing for new ways to loose weight Health. clubs have popped up everywhere. Diet liquids, pillS, powders and foods are being made mto million dollar businesses. Don't misunderstand me, I think exercise is great. It just angers me · when people who don't fit into this mold are made to feel overweight and unattractive. Televisioo and the fitness industry are send-ing out mixed messages to people. Television tells us to consume, consume, consume- yet we have to look like the people who are on
perfect was to stop eating. Even people we have looked to for exercise advise have done this. Richard Simmons and Jane Fonda, two of the industry's biggest names, have starved them-selves thin and then took up diet and exercise to remain that way. Top models, who we are supposed to look like; admit to not eating days before a shoot so they woo't look, as they say, too "fat" in their clothes. How are we supposed to be healthy when we don't eat? Let's face it! The people we see on television are not the type of people who sit around and eat all the Frusen Gladje, so why is the media trying to make us think they are? Why are we lettin~ people dicate to us what they think we should
look like? I think we should start placing more emphasis on the inner TV. person . That war, if we feel good The fitness industry tells us that oo the inside we ll look good oo we must remain thin. These the outside. industries don't seem to care what .· If we could start seeing the they are doing to the people who positive side about ourselves and are trying to be perfect. America is overlook the negative side, we bein~ pushed to be more and more would be much happier. "pertect." Have we forgotten what hJun>ened to Karen Carpenter? The Darren High - Contra Costa only way she felt she could be College Advocau
people who work in bookstores aren't trained to predict the future.) All this and at least 12 units as well (don't forget, clerks are students too). A Herculean task indeed. And afterward, is the bookstore staff thanked or even thought well of? No! Students complained and argued even more when they tried to return books without the receipts or past the three week limit. People talk about extorsionistic prices all semester and only visit when they need a candy bar or Scantron sheets. Give the bookstore staff a break. Wander through the
Mildred Madamba clothes department. Take a peek at the posters for sale. Rummage through the greeting cards like ·· any decent customer. Show them that all the hard work they did is not for naught.
Our three-year . and h\0-year scholarships lmn't make college easier. Just easier to pay for. Even if you didn't start college on a scholarship, you could finish on one. As a community college student looking for ways to continue your education at a four-year school, Army ROTC can h~lp. Army ROTC Scholarships pay for full tuition and allowances for educational fees and textbooks. Along with up to $1,000 a year. Community college students can become Army officers too! Get all the facts by contacting your Army ROTC Goldminer Representative at (415) 567-7682. Call collect!
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Jags rout 5th-ranked JC tn U.S . By Brenda Yesko They say history never repeats and lightning never strikes twice. Last weekend; the Jaguars proved those theories wrong, when they did in fact make history of a sort by defeating the Santa Rosa Junior College Cubs 33-6 on Saturday ·night at Santa Rosa with all the energy and excitment of an early autumn electrical storm. Santa Rosa, of the Camino Notre Conference, which had been ranked filth in the nation _ and second in the state, had been holding on to one of the longest unbeaten winning streaks in recent years for a community - college, having not lost a game since the Bay Bowl in 1984, when ironically, the Jaguars beat them 37-31. "It was great to see the kids play with such intensity," said coach Gay of Saturday night's win, adding, "it was a good feeling to end the nation's longest unbeaten winning streak as well." City college is now ranked 2nd in the state and 4th in the nation as of Saturday's win. From the start, the Jaguars controlled the game through the outstanding efforts of - the offense, and a defense that just plain out hit Santa Rosa and left their offense in a shambles. "We just hung in there the whole game and never let up " said Paul Coleman, a freshm~n defensive back. . The Jags rushed for 397 yards m total offense, led by sophomore tailback Tony Randall, who had 183 yards in 23 c~ies, including a 4-yard TD run m the second quarter. Randall was named conference player of the week following his performance on Saturday. Jim Hughes scored the first Jaguar points with a field goal from 30 yards out in the first quarter. Followed by a Jim Mastro touchdown run of 8
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yards. Things really began to heat up in the second quarter when linebacker Norman Brown recovered a San Jose kickoff, setting up the Jaguars deep in Santa Rosa territory at the 27-yard line. Two plays later, Tony Randall was in for six. The extra point was missed, but still left the Jags with a healthy 16-0 lead. It was back to kicker Jimmy Hughes for another field goal (31 yards) to add three more points to . the Jags lead. With the score at 26-0, the Cubs fmally got a grip on their game, if only momentarily, with a touchdown by Alfred Hicks. From then on, the Jaguar-s controlled the game, allowing Santa Rosa no chance at scoring again. The Jags went on to score seven more with the combined efforts of Sean Conley who went in from a yard out and the extra point from Jim Hughes. _ Phot,J by Sheldon Giiffith The score remained 33-6 as the Jags simply let the time wind Thumbs up! Mo'o Mo'o Utu, Fitz Ala and Charlie Samifua are elated over their down while keeping up a t~am's rout of S ~nta . Rosa Satur daJ: night. The trio, all from Hawaii, play virtually impenetrable offensive linebacker, offensive lme, and offensive nose guard, respectivly. line which coach Gay said, "did an outstanding job!" "Overall it was a team effort that won the game for us," said coach Gay, adding his outlook for the rest of the season. "If the kids can just realize their potential and play a more consistant game By Michael Tejero this trip for some time now, we season. With the addition of the overall, then things will start to With a current record of two have practiced diligently and want freshman Vandenberg, and ·the really happen for us." wins and two losses the City to be prepared for the strongest combined offensive efforts of Players , of the week awards C?llege women's volleyball team versions of West Coast volley- Perla Ross and Jennie went out to Jim Mastro, offensive player of the week; Norman . will travel to Southern California ball," Coach Huerta confidently Fischenich, each with five kills, the Jags were able to compete today to participate in what Coach stated. Brown defensive player of the Sam Huerta calls "some of the However the lady spikers will with a relentless intensity. Howweek; and Mike Caravelli, hitter best volleyball competition in the have to play at a much higher ever, it was not to be as the of the week. Special team's nation," the Santa Monica level than they did last week, spikers fell short of victory awards went to Derick Borel for Invitational. when th~y dropped two consec- 11-15, 11-5 and 2-15. defense and Erik Leusher for The other defeat, in week Coach Huerta also feels that utive matches; the first loss was offense. "the experience gained from to Cabrillo College, the second three of the volleyball season, The Jaguars' next game will be came at the hands of a talented competing with teams throughout to Santa Rosa City College. at 7 p.m., Saturday, against San Last Friday's match against Cabrillo College squad. The Jags the state will be invaluable in Joaquin Delta College at City preparing them for the Golden Santa Rosa featured the return of got off to a fast start. but couldn't College. Gate Conference and Northern Mo~que Vandenberg, who is keep up the pace as they were commg off a nagging ankle injury downed in four games, 15-9, California Championships. "We have been preparing for that had hindered her early in ¢-e 13-15, 13-15 and 8-15.
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Change Contin uPd from paee I said that even if it takes 100 vears for a student to get his degree, the original requirements under which he registered will be accepted ~s long as he is a continuing student. If a student cannot attend a semester and does not obtain an "academic leave," according to Dr. Chavez, then the student will have to return under the new requirements and start over again. He·also gave his assurance that the specialized needs of A.A. graduates would be met. At the present time, the state of California is considering a plan to establish a fixed core curriculum · to be incorporated in all the community colleges. If the state incorporates these changes, Dr. Chavez feels it would not happen for at least five years. There would be a problem, he admitted, if the state did pass its version of core classes, only a · few years after City College adopts its own, but he feels the college must pass this proposition anyways. "We cannot wait forever for the state to make up its mind," he said. It must be emphasized that these requirements are just proposed, said Dr. Chavez. There might not be any change at all. It is still up for review by the Faculty Senate, and must also be approved by the district board of trustees. He hopes that a flllll campus position will be established by December 1, which would be in effect in the fall of 1987. " Scratch me from any programs this s·pring," said Burrows to Dr. Chavez in a heated meno. "You don't need a historian when you have fashion shows," said Burrows referring to a SJCC benefit fashion show, held Oct. 2nd.
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Student-run radio station airs on FM By Marie Yoder A minute-and-a-half was left on the clock before San Jose City's radio station, KJCC was about to go on the air for the first time on the FM band. There was a jovial feeling about the small white room. "Auntie Di-Di," Diane DiSalvo, who is one of the morning disk jockeys, was ready to go on the air. The station is heard from 11:00 a.m . to 1:00 p.m. Tuesday through Friday on 104.1 FM. All types of music can be heard on the station, from soul, reggae, oldies, jazz, to Television theme songs. Aside from musical benefits, the station provides inforp1atiqn regarding registration, new classes, sports, public service
annoucements and advertisements. The station bas been on the air since 1984 when the transmitter had been donated by the University of Santa Clara. "The first two years the station was on the air as an AM station," said Collins. "One of the problems we faced was wattage." In May of 1985, another transmitter was donated, this time by The Crossroads Bible Church located on Moorpark Avenue. "Having purchased a special unit that enabled us to go FM, we searched for a free spot on the FM band and we found 104.1," · said Collins. The power of the transmitter is 100 watts. KJCC only uses one watt, and can only be heard within the limits of the campus. The radio station has been
"There's a real need for students to have a more realistic experience in radio." informed by the Federal Communications Commission, (an independent agency of the federal governm ent which regulates communication on radio, television and wire), that if the one watt limit is going to be exceeded then a license must be obtained. "There's a real need for students to have a more realistic experience in radio," said Collins. The goals for the station are to have a larger audience, to improve the quality of the programming and to establish personalities.
Photo by Tony Bellaver
Scott "Iceman" Arnold broadcasts from KJCC.
Former Times editor inspires students By Brenda Yesko The strength of television lies in its ability to capture live action as it is happening, but "it will ne ver surpass the in-depth investigating that the newspaper can provide, said Dan Nakaso, San Jose Mercury News general assignments reporter. Nakaso, who is a former City College student and editor of the City College Times, bad words of inspiration for students who were inte.r ested in pursuing a
career in one of the various forms of print journalism. · "There will always be a need for this kind of in depth reporting and investigating," said Nakaso. "It's something you just can't get from television. " Nakaso's background includes several internships at smaller newspapers around the state as well as an internship at the prestigous Los Angeles Times, before finally ending up back in the place where he began - San Jose- at the Mercury News.
While weighing ihe pros and cons of the print media profession, his own personal style emerged to set him apart from the average news reporter. "People are the most important element in a news story," stated Nakoso, stressing that people help to keep the story moving along as well as interesting. At the core of his news reporting is his deep love of helping people who are less fortunate or have been delt a bad hand in life. His style of news
wntmg tends to focus on the human aspect of a story rather than just the cold, hard fact. "I'd like to think that my stories are the best read in the paper," said Nakaso. Nakaso stressed a strong dislike for the sensationalism that television portrays to the public. "Television may have the advantage of live action, but the news is often very shallow," he said. As a general assignment!. reporter, Nakaso eniovs certai n
liberties that most staff reporters would kill for. "Because I'm not assigned to any particular beat, I don't really have any set hou rs · or assignments, so I can pursue areas of personal interest to a certain extent, provided my editor approves, said Nakaso. Nakaso attributes the success of his stories to experince and reliable contacts in and around the city. "I've got a lot of community contacts," he said.
Enrollment up statewide a1 community colleges After several years of steady decline, the community college's one million plus annual enrollment may be stabilizing, according to a preliminary report presented by Chancellor Joshua L. Smith to the system's Board. A survey of 23 of the system's 106 colleges show this semester's enrollment may be up as much as 3 percent from last Y.ear's. Since some colleges are suB registering students, final figures will not be ready for several weeks.
Of colleges surveyed, representing 25 percent of total credit courses, enrollments have increased at 17 colleges, remained the same at three and have declined at three others. The chan~es range from an 18.9 percent mcrease at an urban campus to a 3.5 percent drop at a small
rural college~
College officials attribute the increase to a later-than-usual starting date and improved recruiting practices, especially among high
school students. This apparent stabilization period follows three years of enrollment declines equaling 18 percent of the total student population. Officials attribute the prior year's declines to students retummg to the workforce because of high employment prospects, reduction in course offerings due to underfunding, and adjustments to the then-new college enroll-ment fee.
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