The Michigan Daily - Thursday, November 7, 2002 - 7A Enrollment figures up at colleges all over nation By Lydia K. Leung Daily Staff Reporter More students than ever are flooding campuses nationwide this fall and enroll- ment figures show it, University of Michi- gan officials said. While increased enrollment is beneficial to many private colleges, it is aggravating other public universities with tighter budgets amid the sluggish economy, according to a report in the Chronicle of Higher Education. University spokeswoman Julie Peterson said one explanation for the increase is there are more college-age students. "The number of students graduating from high school is growing each year. They are the children of the baby boomers. More students are applying to college and that number is continuing to grow through the year of 2010," Peterson said. From 1999 to 2001, the number of fresh- men applications received by the University increased by more than 3,000 applicants, according to data provided by the University. "Our applications have been soaring every year," Peterson said. Besides demographics, the economic downturn is also urging more students to attend college because of a more competitive job market, students said. Business junior Karen Gibbons said more students are attending college "because they are afraid they would not be able to find a job." By attending college, students can enter the job market when the economy gets better, Gibbons added. When the economy presents challenges, Peterson said many students turn to high- ranking public schools for continuing edu- cation. "When the economy is difficult, the stock market is falling and people's investment is losing value," Peterson said. "The top public universities, like the University of Michigan, begin to look like a particularly good choice for people who are concerned about cost and concerned about getting a quality education." While some public colleges are planning to increase tuition to avoid overflowing applica- tions next year, some private colleges are doing the opposite to attract more students, the report said. Among them, Bethany Col- lege has cut its tuition by 42 percent and its applications went up by 42 percent. But Peterson said the University is not using tuition "as a marketing tool to either attract or repel students," though it is one of the most expensive public schools in the nation. "Tuition is set at the lowest possible level in order to provide the resources necessary to continue the quality of education that we have in the University," Peterson said. She added that in order to let students enjoy the resources provided, the University is trying to accept fewer students after having large fresh- men classes the past three years. Other more-selective private colleges, like the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, are also reducing the size of their freshmen class- es, according to the report. All four University of Texas campuses had double-digit percentage growths, while Indi- ana University at Bloomington, the University of Maine at Orono and South Carolina at Columbia, took in the largest freshmen class- es ever, the report stated. JASON COOPER/Daily University students walk through the newly renovated Angell Hall on their way to classes yesterday afternoon. ROUND-UP Continued from Page 1A She added that at the same time, Land would work on improving serv- ice in branch offices. McNulty said Land congratulated Hollowell on "a positive campaign that focused on the issues that the Michigan voters wanted to hear about." COLLECTIVE BARGAINING REJECTED Proposal 02-3, which would have written into the Michigan Constitu- tion rights to collective bargaining with binding arbitration for state government employees, went down to defeat Tuesday. Fifty-four percent of Michigan voters rejected the proposal, with all precincts reporting. Officials from the Michigan Employee Rights Initiative, the con- sortium of unions supporting the proposal were not available for com- ment. MERIT argued that while unions are technically able to bargain with the state, the Michigan Civil Service Commission is able to rewrite con- tracts after they have been signed and thus some form of protection was COLEMAN Continued from Page 1A Coleman said she hopes to use her position as University president to help students find tools they need to figure out their own solutions. She said she appreciates the feedback she has been receiving and hopes it will continue. "I enjoy hearing about opinions peo- ple have regardless of whether I can help or not," Coleman said. "The more I know, the better." MSA President Sarah Boot said she thinks Coleman has added a lot of ener- gy to the administration and has responded well to University student issues. "I think she's made a real effort to get in touch with students," she said. "I have needed for state workers. Gov. John Engler and the Michi- gan Chamber of Commerce opposed the proposal. Currently only state police troopers have "true bargaining rights," as defined by MERIT offi- cials. LOCAL PARKS MILLAGE APPROVED Ann Arbor voters overwhelmingly voted to raise the property tax mill- age for parks and recreation fund- ing. The proposal was approved with 71.6 percent of the vote, thus raising the millage to its original level of .4725, which had automatically declined over several years to .3654, pursuant to Michigan law. At the renewed rate, property owners will pay 47.25 cents for every $1,000 of property they own. "We are delighted with the result," said Mike Garfield, director of the Ann Arbor-based Ecology Center. "It means the city will have the money to maintain and restore its parks sys- tem and it should be one of the best in the country." The dollars will provide funds for maintaining newly acquired parks area as well as making them accessi- ble to those with disabilities. no complaints." MSA communications chair Pete Woiwole said Coleman should be applauded for her accomplishments at the University so far. He said she was instrumental in designing the response to the divestment e-mail, and has been very cooperative with MSA activities, such as last Saturday's "Blue Out." But, he said he thinks she should do more to open her door to students and take a more aggressive approach to seeking out those members of the University community who -have con- cerns. "When you hold an office like presi- dent, it's difficult for people to go to you consistently," Woiwole said. "When you put your ear to the ground ... the office becomes a lot more accessible." ARTS Continued from Page 1A together to produce two Shakespeare plays and Salman Rushdie's "Midnight's Children," which will have its U.S. premiere at the Uni- versity in March. According to Karen Wolff, dean of the Music School, the University is also working on construction of the Walgreen Drama Cen- ter, which will house all the drama teaching space and a new performing space called the Arthur Miller Theater, named after the famed playwright and University alum. Currently, organizers are choosing an architect for the center and assessing whether the cost of the project will exceed funds already in hand. Wolff also talked about the importance of renovations on Hill Auditorium. "You just can't overstate the importance of Hill Audito- rium," she said. "It means everything to be able to perform music in a building geared toward acoustics." She also said she believed that the acoustics in Hill would improve as a result of the renovations. English and theater Prof. Enoch Brater was skeptical of the importance of performing arts spaces in the College of Literature, Sci- ence and the Arts. "We have to think about a program, not a building, that responds to the needs of our students, and the building will follow. ... Buildings on their own will not build a strong community." Also in the works are plans for the Music School, the Art Museum and the Russian Stud- Cox Continued from Page 1A first count. State officials would count the votes again if the totals are within 2,000 votes of each other after the State Board of Canvassers cer- tifies them Nov. 25. Either candidate or their parties could also request a recount. The campaign had been confident for some time that the election would be close and Cox would prevail, Sandler said. He said the message he constantly empha- sized, that Cox gained legal experience as ies program to jointly put on a St. Petersburg festival to celebrate the culture and arts of Rus- sia. The festival will feature the Music School's departments of dance and theater as well as a performance by assembled music faculty of works by Russian artists such as Rachmaninoff. Support for programs like these come from several sources, including grants available to faculty members in the Music School, the general fund budget for the School, and inter- est from the Music School endowment. The Music School is the fifth largest school in the University with more than 1,000 students, and tuition from those students is available for commissioning new works. University Provost Paul Courant talked about the intellectual importance of commis- sioning new works of art. "We are charged as a great university to understand and change the whole range of human thought and expe- rience," he said. He went on to say that art is an important part of how the University car- ries out this duty. But, not everyone believes the University is living up to its artistic aspirations. Brater expressed some displeasure with treatment of the arts in LSA. "The College of Literature, Science and the Arts does not always live up to its name," in that it sometimes skimps the arts, he said. "We just need to have greater resources in LSA." But he cited the strength of the cre- ative writing department- and was quick to add that "we have tried, we have a good record of trying" to support the arts. chief Wayne County homicide prosecutor and Peters has barely set foot in a courtroom, helped him inch to a win, he said. As Peters did throughout the campaign, Fisk discounted the claim that legal experi- ence was the most important factor. He said voters chose between two sets of priorities. Cox and Peters have "two very different philosophies about where the attorney gener- al's office should go," Fisk said. "Mike Cox wants to move away from con- sumer protection. Gary Peters wants to build on it and expand it," he said. REGENTS Continued from Page 1A "I know everyone woks hard to control costs, but we need to work harder," Newman said. Although the election resulted in the appointment of two Republican regents to the board, Newman said this will not impact the ability of the board to work together as a cohe- sive group. "The board really works together - we are not partisan when it comes to the University," she said. "I'm sure that will continue." "Everything I did appeared to have paid off," Richner said in declaring a victory that has not yet been officially certified. He said he always knew the race would be close, and he named campaign spending as the major reason for his victory. "I had the biggest bang for my buck as possible," Richn- er said. "I think I spent (money) judiciously, in an effective way to convey my message." He said his success stems from his qualifications as an attorney, a University alum and as a current state represen- tative. Richner said he offers the experience needed to deal with the Legislature, as well as an understanding of the issues facing students. "I am sympathetic to students because I wouldn't be where I am without them," he said. The Democratic candidates felt that, despite their loss, they could be proud of their strong showing "They didn't blow us out of the water and I think that sends a message," Jumana Judeh, Ahmed's campaign man- ager, said. "More than a million people believed Mr. Ahmed would be an asset to the board," she said. "We knew we had an uphill battle going into it, but we believed we made a dif- ference." Judeh said Ahmed was not only very qualified, but that he also possessed a different viewpoint much needed on the board. "We went into this on a platform of inclusiveness and diversity for the University of Michigan and its board," she said, adding that part of his platform included increasing the cultural sensitivity of the University community. Judeh admitted that negative press regarding Amed's pos- sible ties to terrorist organizations played a role in his loss. "It is unfortunate, and we are saddened by the accusa- tion, especially because it is just not true," she said. "He is guilty by association."' While he will not represent the University in an official capacity, Judeh said Ahmed plans to continue to do what he has always done to support the University and its com- munity. Stephens, of Saline, was unavailable for comment yesterday. WWW,*dICHIGANDAILY.CO the michigan daily GET PAID FOR YOUR OPINIONSI Earn $15-$125 and more per survey! www.dollars4opinions.com GET PAID TO PLAY. 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