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Enrollment figures rise Sarah Apland Staff Writer Each passing year brings a larger student population to Augustana's campus. This raises many questions in the minds of Augie students. Two of the major questions raised are What will happen if there isn't available on-campus housing for everyone who requests it and will class sizes increase so much that student-teacher interaction becomes difficult? This year's enrollment figures, which came out yesterday, show a slight increase in the number of full-time students -- up from 1557 in 1988 to 1562 in 1989. And while the number of part-time students is still very high, it has decreased from 491 last year to 451 this year. Although the campus may appear to be more crowded this year than last year, it actually is not. Total enrollment figures show an overall decrease in students, from 2048 last year 2013 this year. According to Brian Bonde, Director of Communications in the Development Office, the baby boomers forced Augie's enrollment to peak in 1979. Until 1986, enrollment gradually declined. Since 1986 enrollment has been on the rise again. Bonde said that this influx is happening as the baby boomers' children reach college age. "We are told that enrollment will peak again in 1992, but that it will never get as high as the '79 enrollment." Suzanne Hunstad of the Development Office said that although the pool of prospective students is lower, more people are going to college, which is driving up Augie's enrollment figures. She also adds, "Another reason that the bouome-line enrollment figure looks as high as it does is because of the high number of part-time students." Karen Knight, Director of Residence Life, cites the high number of non-traditional students as a key to increasing enrollment. Knight says, "Student housing is not a problem. There are rooms available." Although students may become concerned if they don't come of the spring room-draw with a room, there is actually little to worry about, she said. The reason there doesn't appear to be enough rooms for everyone is because many upperclassmen hang on to their rooms, even when they have every intention of moving off campus. Knight said that there is talk among the Administration of initiating an enrollment deposit, which would act as a deterrent. This fee would be deducted from student costs if the room is kept, but the student would have to pay that amount if the reserved room is turned over to the housing office. Dr. John Bylsma of Augustana's administration, feels confident that Augustana will be able to continue its high level of academic excellence with no problems caused by increased enrollment in 1989 or in the future. 2,000 1,800 1,600 1,400 1,200 1,000 1,758 1,582 1,576 1,514 1,434 1,383 Full-time student enrollment figures--1980-1989 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 ??? 1992 1,510 1,557 Bush stresses environmental concern Dave Granholm Staff Writer President George Bush made a visit to Sioux Falls Monday to deliver a speech as a part of South Dakota's centennial celebration. Bush spoke mainly of environmental concerns and "the new greening of America". A reaction to his urging for "environmental stewardship" may be seen at Augustana as a result of action taken by a newly formed environmental group as well as from other organizations. Governor George Mickelson said when introducing Bush to the 7,500 people, "We have with us today a man who by all rights should be a South Dakotan." Bush said of South Dakotans; "Yours is a people that draws strength and purpose from the land, sinking deep roots, feeding your country and nurturing the dreams of your children." Bush talked little about education or his war on drugs -- two topics many people expected to hear about. Instead he spent the majority of his roughly twenty minute speech discussing the environment. Bush said we must take the offensive to impove the environment. He challenged the state to plant millions of trees, one of the cheapest air purifiers, by the century's end. This challenge is one similar to North Dakota's "promise" to the environment. Bush said, "The choices we make today can either nurture and protect our children or bequeth them another generation of thickets and four air." To emphasize his point, Bush planted a Bonfire Silver Maple at Terrace Park in Sioux Falls after his speech. Bush is working toward strengthening the Clean Air Act with the decrease in acid rain, (Continued on page 3) Viking Days Royalty announced The fun began for Viking Days Roayalty Co-Chairs, Michelle Antior and Lana Hollander, last Thurday night, as they went door-to- door to congratulate the just chosen Viking Days Royalty Court. The best part, they said, was seeing all the reactions of the candidates. Members of the 1989 Viking Days Royalty include Rod Aasheim, a Communications major from Canton, S.D. He performs in several musical groups at Augie and also enjoys sports. A Business Communications major from Marshall, Minn., Joel Becker is a member of the wrestling team and Blue Key Honor Society, as wells as being involved in such things as NSO and Viking Days. Scott Boyens of Sioux Falls is a Biology major with interests in sports and music. He is a member of the football team and Blue Key. Another Sioux Falls native, Lisa Bruget, has been involved in several campus activites including choir, NSO, Viking Days and AWS. She is an English/Secondary Eduction major. Jason Harris, a Government and International Affairs major from Rapid City, S.D., serves on ASA, UBG and as President of the Gladstonian Society. Another Government /Inter-natioanl Affairs and Business Administration major from Watertown, S.D., Steve Morgans is a member of the varsity tennis team, Blue Key, FCA and an outreach team. Kari Rolfing is an English/Secondary Education major from Wichita, Kan., she currently serves as President of Adelphics and is involved in choir, outreach, NSO and Viking Days. An English Education major from Sioux Falls, Beth Saxvik is involved in choir, ASA and outreach. She has been a part of NSO and is the co-chair of Viking Days '89. Lisa Schneiderman, a Special Education and Psychology major from Worthington, Minn., is involved in several activities including ASA, UBG, NSO and (Continued on page3) index: - Photo essay page 2 --Placement offices relocate page 3 --Entertainment/ Arts pages 4-5 --Sports pages 6-7
Object Description
Title | Mirror - September 21, 1989 |
Subject (LC) | Augustana College (Sioux Falls, S.D.)--Students--Newspapers |
Type | Newspaper |
Date | 1989-09-21 |
Publishing agency | Augustana College, Sioux Falls, SD, USA |
Rights | This image may not be reproduced without the express written consent of Augustana University, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA. |
Medium | Text |
Format - Digital | |
Language | English |
Collection | Augustana Newspapers |
Contributing Institution | Mikkelsen Library, Augustana University |
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Title | Page 1 |
Type | Newspaper |
Date | 1989-09-21 |
Text | Enrollment figures rise Sarah Apland Staff Writer Each passing year brings a larger student population to Augustana's campus. This raises many questions in the minds of Augie students. Two of the major questions raised are What will happen if there isn't available on-campus housing for everyone who requests it and will class sizes increase so much that student-teacher interaction becomes difficult? This year's enrollment figures, which came out yesterday, show a slight increase in the number of full-time students -- up from 1557 in 1988 to 1562 in 1989. And while the number of part-time students is still very high, it has decreased from 491 last year to 451 this year. Although the campus may appear to be more crowded this year than last year, it actually is not. Total enrollment figures show an overall decrease in students, from 2048 last year 2013 this year. According to Brian Bonde, Director of Communications in the Development Office, the baby boomers forced Augie's enrollment to peak in 1979. Until 1986, enrollment gradually declined. Since 1986 enrollment has been on the rise again. Bonde said that this influx is happening as the baby boomers' children reach college age. "We are told that enrollment will peak again in 1992, but that it will never get as high as the '79 enrollment." Suzanne Hunstad of the Development Office said that although the pool of prospective students is lower, more people are going to college, which is driving up Augie's enrollment figures. She also adds, "Another reason that the bouome-line enrollment figure looks as high as it does is because of the high number of part-time students." Karen Knight, Director of Residence Life, cites the high number of non-traditional students as a key to increasing enrollment. Knight says, "Student housing is not a problem. There are rooms available." Although students may become concerned if they don't come of the spring room-draw with a room, there is actually little to worry about, she said. The reason there doesn't appear to be enough rooms for everyone is because many upperclassmen hang on to their rooms, even when they have every intention of moving off campus. Knight said that there is talk among the Administration of initiating an enrollment deposit, which would act as a deterrent. This fee would be deducted from student costs if the room is kept, but the student would have to pay that amount if the reserved room is turned over to the housing office. Dr. John Bylsma of Augustana's administration, feels confident that Augustana will be able to continue its high level of academic excellence with no problems caused by increased enrollment in 1989 or in the future. 2,000 1,800 1,600 1,400 1,200 1,000 1,758 1,582 1,576 1,514 1,434 1,383 Full-time student enrollment figures--1980-1989 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 ??? 1992 1,510 1,557 Bush stresses environmental concern Dave Granholm Staff Writer President George Bush made a visit to Sioux Falls Monday to deliver a speech as a part of South Dakota's centennial celebration. Bush spoke mainly of environmental concerns and "the new greening of America". A reaction to his urging for "environmental stewardship" may be seen at Augustana as a result of action taken by a newly formed environmental group as well as from other organizations. Governor George Mickelson said when introducing Bush to the 7,500 people, "We have with us today a man who by all rights should be a South Dakotan." Bush said of South Dakotans; "Yours is a people that draws strength and purpose from the land, sinking deep roots, feeding your country and nurturing the dreams of your children." Bush talked little about education or his war on drugs -- two topics many people expected to hear about. Instead he spent the majority of his roughly twenty minute speech discussing the environment. Bush said we must take the offensive to impove the environment. He challenged the state to plant millions of trees, one of the cheapest air purifiers, by the century's end. This challenge is one similar to North Dakota's "promise" to the environment. Bush said, "The choices we make today can either nurture and protect our children or bequeth them another generation of thickets and four air." To emphasize his point, Bush planted a Bonfire Silver Maple at Terrace Park in Sioux Falls after his speech. Bush is working toward strengthening the Clean Air Act with the decrease in acid rain, (Continued on page 3) Viking Days Royalty announced The fun began for Viking Days Roayalty Co-Chairs, Michelle Antior and Lana Hollander, last Thurday night, as they went door-to- door to congratulate the just chosen Viking Days Royalty Court. The best part, they said, was seeing all the reactions of the candidates. Members of the 1989 Viking Days Royalty include Rod Aasheim, a Communications major from Canton, S.D. He performs in several musical groups at Augie and also enjoys sports. A Business Communications major from Marshall, Minn., Joel Becker is a member of the wrestling team and Blue Key Honor Society, as wells as being involved in such things as NSO and Viking Days. Scott Boyens of Sioux Falls is a Biology major with interests in sports and music. He is a member of the football team and Blue Key. Another Sioux Falls native, Lisa Bruget, has been involved in several campus activites including choir, NSO, Viking Days and AWS. She is an English/Secondary Eduction major. Jason Harris, a Government and International Affairs major from Rapid City, S.D., serves on ASA, UBG and as President of the Gladstonian Society. Another Government /Inter-natioanl Affairs and Business Administration major from Watertown, S.D., Steve Morgans is a member of the varsity tennis team, Blue Key, FCA and an outreach team. Kari Rolfing is an English/Secondary Education major from Wichita, Kan., she currently serves as President of Adelphics and is involved in choir, outreach, NSO and Viking Days. An English Education major from Sioux Falls, Beth Saxvik is involved in choir, ASA and outreach. She has been a part of NSO and is the co-chair of Viking Days '89. Lisa Schneiderman, a Special Education and Psychology major from Worthington, Minn., is involved in several activities including ASA, UBG, NSO and (Continued on page3) index: - Photo essay page 2 --Placement offices relocate page 3 --Entertainment/ Arts pages 4-5 --Sports pages 6-7 |
Collection | Augustana Newspapers |
Contributing Institution | Mikkelsen Library, Augustana University |