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Study suggests realistic approach needed for engineering schools

By Shea Connelly | January 27, 2009

A recent study by The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching suggested a need for a shift in undergraduate engineering education from predominantly theory-focused programs to a more practical, realistic format with a focus on professionalism.Sheri Sheppard, professor of mechanical engineering at Stanford University and a consulting scholar at the Foundation, said she and her colleagues studied 40 undergraduate engineering programs, mainly focusing on self-assessment documents from the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology to see how the schools presented their own programs.

Class of 2013 applications show large increase in ethnic diversity

By Shea Connelly | January 26, 2009

The University received a record number of applications from a diverse pool of high school students for the undergraduate Class of 2013, making this applicant pool a testament to the work of Admissions Dean John Blackburn, who passed away last week.Associate Dean of Admissions Greg Roberts said the Office of Undergraduate Admission received more than 21,000 applications, representing an increase of 16 percent compared to last year?s pool of applications.Roberts said the applicants include 56 percent more Hispanic students, 22 percent more black students, 50 percent more international students and 100 percent more American Indian students.The increase in the number of applicants, Roberts said, can be traced to a significant change made in the University?s application process last July: the acceptance of the Common Application.

College student Will Barrow passes away

By Shea Connelly | November 24, 2008

Former men?s lacrosse team captain Will Barrow, a ninth-semester College student, passed away Saturday in Charlottesville.University spokesperson Carol Wood could not confirm the cause of death and said Charlottesville City Police are currently investigating Barrow?s death.According to a press release issued by the athletic department, Barrow was a sociology major enrolled as a part-time student in order to finish the courses needed to complete his degree.

Pi Lambda Phi fraternity seeks IFC readmission

By Shea Connelly | November 18, 2008

Pi Lambda Phi fraternity, which left the Inter-Fraternity Council last spring, is currently re-organizing in an effort to be readmitted to the IFC.Every year, fraternities within the IFC must fill out a fraternal organization agreement to be included in the body.

Nebraskans approve affirmative action ban

By Shea Connelly | November 10, 2008

On Election Day last week, 58 percent of voters in Nebraska supported a measure to end the practice of affirmative action in public employment, public education and public contracting.Colorado voters faced a similar choice on their ballot this year, and although votes are still being counted, the votes to keep the practice currently outweigh the alternative, 51 to 49 percent.Bill Harvey, University vice president and chief officer for diversity and equity, noted that he was pleased that voters in Colorado looked at the proposition on their ballot carefully enough to understand that ?there is a need and opportunity for us to provide a chance for people who are historically not represented to get a chance to be involved in higher education and employment.?Roger Clegg, president and general counsel of the Center for Equal Opportunity based in Falls Church, Va., which supports banning some kinds of affirmative action, however, holds a different perspective.

Hereford will house only first-year students by 2010

By Shea Connelly | November 6, 2008

Students living in Hereford College recently received an e-mail informing them that Hereford will officially become first-year-only housing starting in fall 2010.According to the e-mail, the reasons for the change are the continued growth of incoming first-year classes and the ongoing dormitory replacement project on Observatory Hill.?We recognize the potential inconvenience this decision may cause residents of Hereford who had intended to re-sign for space in the College,? the e-mail stated, ?and are committed to minimizing disruption for those wishing to remain part of the College experience, or, those seeking other on-Grounds accommodation for the coming year.?Patricia Lampkin, vice president and chief student affairs officer, said the decision was an unexpected ? but necessary ? one.

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