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Show Friday. November 9, 1990 The Daily Utah Chronicle - Page Two Freshman enrollment at By Heather Johnson Chronicle Staff Writer Although enrollment at the University of Utah is higher this year than it has ever been, the total number of freshmen is actually less than it was two years ago. According to a report by the U. Budget and Research Analysis, the number of freshmen has decreased by about 5 percent since 1988. The substantial increase this year in the total number of students at the U. can be attributed mainly to an influx of transfer students. Since 1988, there has been a 26 percent increase in the number of transfer students, according to the report. Much of the increase occurred this Comparison between 1988 and 1990 1988 1990 942 816 13 decrease 178 293 147 317 350 39 43 increase increase 14 decrease decrease 84 370 416 16 Social and Behavioral Science Total year. Last year, the number of transfer students was a little more than 1,000. Nearly 1,300 students transferred to the U. this year. However, this year's freshmen are initiating new trends in fields of study because there are increasing numbers of freshmen declaring a major in areas that have previously experienced a decrease in popularity. The number of freshmen declaring pre- mising, two occupations which will be in high demand according to reports from Utah Labor Market is substantially Information, increasing. Freshmen education majors increased by 39 percent since 1988. "We're very pleased with this increase," Colleen Blankenship, graduate school of education dean, said. This increase could be due to a variety of reasons, she said. One reason could be that there is a renewed interest in education as a career. "Another reason could be students are becoming aware of our efforts to strengthen our programs." The school of education is to handle the increased number of students, "and we welcome them," she added. Freshmen majors increased by 43 percent since 1988. well-equipp- 549 465 5,994 5,710 15 decrease ed pre-nursi- Source: Lisa Himonas, U. Office of Budget and Research Analysis. fir increases during their major as education or Numbers of U. Incoming Freshmen Declaring a Major Business Education Nursing Fine Arts Humanities U. "There is a shortage of nurses," Richard Potts, nursing academic 1990-199- 1 advisor, said. "Unfortunately, there is not enough funding to educate as many nurses as is needed." But, because of the increasing number of students applying to the nursing program, funding may improve. When the College of Nursing must turn away large numbers of qualified applicants, it gives the college the power to put pressure on the legislature and Board of Regents for increased funding, he said. Additionally, the need for nurses is so great that hospitals are also putting pressure on the legislature for an increase in funding for nursing education, he said. Some U. colleges experienced a decrease in the number of freshmen majors. The College of Social and Behavioral Science experienced a decrease of 15 percent since 1988. Although there are fewer freshmen declaring majors in social and behavioral science, in the last couple of years the college has graduated "as many or more students as in the past because of the increasing number of transfer students," Donna Gelfand, chair of the psychology department, said. "We are getting more transfer students and fewer Freshmen students," she added. Several other U. colleges experienced a decrease in the number freshmen this year aren't necessarily an accurate reflection of the graduates in four years. It is estimated that three-fourtof students in U.S. universities change their major at least once before graduating, Herta Teitelbaum, director of academic advising, said. Freshmen majoring in areas such as or engineering tend to their maintain major throughout their she said. college career, Freshmen who major in a humanities field are likely to change their major because some courses of study in the humanities aren't taught in public high schools. Many students aren't familiar enough with the fields to make the best choices for themselves, she said. "Some students come to college and begin to explore. Only after a year or two are they sure of their major," she said. "It is good for freshmen to keep an open mind." Teitelbaum added that humanities majors have more freedom to explore hs ne pre-medici- other fields than science majors because they require less specific courses and are encouraged to take more electives. from page one While Army regulations prohibit personnel from speaking publically about the issue, their its spouses have been vocal about their fears. This week, the spouses of some Fort employees staged protest rallies and distributed flyers. Orders from the base commander have since Let your voice be heard! quieted most of their public protests. On Thursday, Fort Douglas officers held a town meeting to discuss the issue. Residents received information their options and a questionnaire to assess their Student and Faculty about individual housing worries. Base commanders refused to allow details of the meeting, which was heated at times, to be made public. Lt. Col. Ft. Douglas Jerold Jensen, commander, called the meeting "a family matter." Speak Oet Open Microphone their Jensen did, however, tell the Chronicle that rumors indicating he had accepted a position with the university as an adjunct professor are false. He also said the Army installation opinions on the current Everyone is invited to voice situation in the middle East. Join in the discussion to find the truth about the U.S. presence on Arab soil. would be working "as closely as possible" with the U. to ensure a smooth transfer of facilities. U. officials agree, and said in a statement their goal was to meet with military officials to "arrange for orderly and harmonious transfer of the property to the U." " We have a backlog of academic and student space needs, but we want to move thoughtfully to be sure this valuable assets put to the best speaking out with: Black Student Union Young Socialist Alliance National Union of Kuwaiti Students (SLC Branch) uses that will bring the greatest benefits to the University, community and state," Gnemi said. The U. will probably not need to remove families from their homes at ASUU the Fort, Gnemi said, because the The Daily Utah Chronicle Arabs for Peace university may not be able to use the buildings anyway for several years. , "When November 1991 comes around, I don't know where exactly we're going to be. I don't know if we can use them all at one time, but I don't think so," he said. The U. has expressed an interest in the Fort land over the past several years for several reasons. Some of the November 14 Wednesday East Ballroom Union Building 1.1:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. SPEAK OUT FOR PEACE percent, and humanities majors decreased by 16 percent Figures on majors declared by fort "Should the United States Be In The Middle East?" Toin in of freshmen majors. The number of freshmen business majors decreased by 13 percent since 1988, fine arts majors decreased by 14 uses include student Eroposed classroom space, new research facilities and road connections between Research Park and the Health Sciences Center. Preserving the historic quality of the Fort is also a high priority, according to U. officials. The post, which was built in 1862, contains 4 rare architecture and historic monuments. An environmental impact study conducted this summer concluded that giving the land to the U. was the best way to preserve that heritage. |
