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Show FACE 6 THE THUNDERBIRD TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 27, 1988 Campus, community jobs are available BY KAREN MAYNARD SUSC placement statistics show an average of job openings available some years there are as many although per year, as 900 positions open, said SUSC placement officials. The Federal College Work Study program is designed to assist students who are unable to meet their college expenses and who are at least students. These part-tim- e jobs include custodial, lab assistant and secretarial positions. Several payroll jobs are also open each year. Placement officials note that although jobs may seem scarce, several job positions become available after fall quarter beg ns. Many positions in tutoring, costume sewing and lab assistance are currently available. SUSC maintains close contact with community businesses to secure positions. Campus placement regularly reminds employers to refer their job openings to SUSC. These positions often include openings for maids, telephone solicitors and fast food cashiers. Ann Barnson, of Cedar City's Job Service office, encourages students to register at the employment office. "We like to help college students if we can," she said, but added that not many students come in. Her advice is to "get an application and wait your turn." Although Barnson said there is no shortage, she agreed that it is hard to estimate how manv jobs are actually available in Cedar City. Because position availability deals with human 400 to 450 factors, job predictions can vary greatly, she said. Barnson added that it is harder for college students to attain work in the community due to their schedules. Some bosses are willing to work around student's schedules, she said, but these jobs are few and far between. Another problem facing students is the termination of summer employment positions. g service jobs ideally suit the Only college schedule, Barnson continued. These major employers, like restaurants, hotels and convenience stores, are open at night. Barnson said that Brian Head Enterprises is hiring people to work evenings and weekends, and they offer the extra convenience of a shuttle bus from Cedar City at those times. Many jobs are available at the Brian Head resort. Another opportunity lies in telephone soliciting: selling Diners Club cards, insurance or taking surveys. NICE Corporation caters to high school and college students, with hours running from 3 to 10 p m. weekdays, and all day Saturday. Pay is $4 per hour, plus bonuses and incentives. Barnson said it's not easy to "try to get people to give you their money," but added, "Stick with it and you'll like it you'll get good at it It's a reallv good job for college students." Coleman Company Inc., manufacturer of Coleman lanterns and other camping supplies, and Morton Metalcraft, makers of computer cases, offer second-shicollege jobs. Occasionally positions are open and pay $4.50 to $6 more than the usual part-tim- e job. low-payin- ft mu SUSC senior jenny Lamoreaux, an English maor from St. George works at Zion Sun Floral, located on 48 E. 200 south, to supplement her student income. '88 statistics predict 13 percent enrollment increase BY LISA HEATON SUSC college administrators anticipate well over 3,000 students this year, a healthy increase over last year's enrollment of 2,900 students. Although a final count has not ye been made, Admissions Director D. Mark Barton said he expects the student body to expand over 13 percent this year. This figure includes an estimated 8 percent increase in new freshmen and a 5 percent increase in transfer students enrolled at SUSC, said Barton. The increase in student enrollment is based on the number of housing, scholarship and admissions applications received thus far. However, said Barton, an accurate report cannot be made until at least three weeks into the quarter when the actual enrollment figures will be released. At this point, specific Statistics appear to be much the same as those recorded last year, reported Mike Richards, vice president for college relations. Female students make up an approximate 52 percent of the student body, said Richards, while male students total 48 percent. The average age is 22 and nearly 69 percent of SUSC students are single, he said. More than 77 percent of resident enrollments originate from the fifteen counties south of Nephi, while only 6 The percent of SUSC's students are from of students come Nevada, majority Arizona and California. Most transfer students come non-reside- non-reside- nt from Dixie College, Utah Valley Community College, Snow College and BYU As is the case this year, the number of students have increased steadily over recent years. In the previous six years alone, enrollment has climbed 45 percent, said Barton. Richards notes that enrollment is expected to increase to over 4,500 students in the next decade. The most common methods used to recruit new students include the media, such as television and radio advertisements, brochures targeted to college DBCS Stop by and see the new place. Check out some of the many items we have. LOCATED IN THE NEW STUDENT CENTER OPEN MONDAY-FRIDA- LUNCH DINNER 7:00 TO SATURDAY-SUNDA-Y 11:00 AM TO 12:30 PM DINNER 5:00 TO 6:00 PM LUNCH w t ne HOURS MONDAY-FRIDA- 9:00 AM Y TO SATURDAY-SUNDA- J Y 9:00 AM 11:00 AM TO 1:00 PM 5:00 TO 6:30 PM BREAKFAST one-on-o- otntrv S7: ALL NEW rayMBERBDRD bound students and various high school programs. The most effective method, however, is contact with the student in personal conferences and meetings, Barton said. Meeting with college representatives has also encouraged many high school students to attend SUSC. 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