The Griffin: volume 56, issue 06 - Oct. 25, 1985

              Changes Proposed in Alcohol Policy, page 4 Redemption Is Griffs' Goal, 11 Sparks Fly at Mayoral Debate, page 7 /fSSfo TTJT7 fZT? TrUTAT l iiLL uivirrilV Serving The College Community VOLUME LVI, NUMBER 6 Canisius Enrollment Drops 5 Percent FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1985 ifatiuu aauaaasaaaa aa aa Day Division Fall 84 i2,12A F«i II 85 l"::•■ x"2 573 Conl. Studies Fall 84 ESS S3 1 ,136 Fall 85 1 ,079 Grad. Division Fall 84ESSS3 636 Fall 85GS23E3 625 Total rail 84 4 .496 Fall 85 4,277 tfiullU-OTjua aaraaflimaGitt BlUaiiiyja- QjcO da aa -52 -19 -99 ♦ 19 -151 |—x—K—jn °-Trrr\—n—m 1=3—pr~ >:•> f ::.g-: * L"."."! o /c ■ - < - JJ E 4» AD O * ' ' IS) -O a 5 a *" U. © * * * * U) Ryan said the decline in enrollment will not adversely affect, budgeting procedures. "We expect- "The other loss in the Junior class we can't explain," said Ryan. The final factor Lips cited was a 13.9 percent drop in the pool of available graduating seniors in the Western New York area and the competition from the University of Buffalo and Buffalo State College. The biggest decrease in the undergraduate day division occurred in the number of juniors, which went down 99 students. According to Ryan, this can partly be attributed to the transfer of approximately 30 students to cooperative programs at other schools in areas such as engineering and forestry. Academic disqualification accounted for the loss of 12 more. 'The drop in freshmen doesn't appear to be from the College's lack of popularity," said Lips. One reason she cited that prospective students chose not to attend Canisius included the lack of an engineering program. Other reasons included the College's small urban campus and its location, which she explained as being too far from home for some downstate students. without considering financial aid. "Our $5,400 tuition looks horrendous next to that of UB," said Lips. One factor she cited was increased tuition and its effect on the "sticker price" or cost of college The reason less freshmen chose to deposit had ♦o do with their perceived ability to pay," said Lips. According to Penelope H. Lips, director of admissions, one of the biggest reasons for the 52-student drop in the freshman class was financial considerations. While enrollment increased in both the evening and graduate divisions, the number of MBA freshmen and students decreased. Rev. Edmund G. Ryan, S.J., executive vice president for academic affairs, cited the drop in the freshman class as one of the biggest -factors in the decline. 'The drop in freshmen surprised us. We wanted to increase selectivity and still maintain the yield rate (the difference between the number of students accepted and the number enrolled), but that didn't work," said Ryan. Enrollment in degree programs at Canisius has dropped for the first time in five years, according to a College memorandum released this week. The College's total enrollment is now 4,277, down 219 from last year's record figure of 4,496. This represents a 4.8 percent decline, of which 74 percent occurred in the number of full-time day students, which dropped by 162. by Jim Greco on Roosevelt (cont'd on paffe 8) College to Sponsor Symposium 12:15 - Luncheon Guest speaker Prof. Frederick Marks, III Schedule of Events 2:00 Among the guests will be descendants of Roosevelt, government officials, the Assistant Secretary of the Navy and the commander of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt. Roosevelt and Western New York." This conference is for scholars, students, and the community," said Valaik. Theodore Roosevelt Foundation "Theodore Roosevelt, the History of His History" Dr. J. David Valaik Canisius College "Governor Theodore Roosevelt and Western New (cont'd on fmffv 9) York" Session 4 Student Center Aud Prof. George Collins Wichita State University "Theodore Roosevelt and the Perdicaris Affair" Prof. Stuart Knee Session 3 Old Main Lounge Dr. John Gable Executive Director, ter, Lisa J.; a sister, CleQ Hermansky of Long Island, N.Y.; a brother, Charles S., of Fldnders, N.J., and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by a sister, Florence Reed. He came to Canisius in 1968 as an associate professor and was promoted to professor in 1972. He Dr. Donald E. Calvert of Kenmore, professor of management in the Canisius School of Business Administration, died unexpectedly in Blakely, Pa., Friday, Oct. 18, while visiting family. He was 54. Born in Blakely on June 21, 1931, the son of a coal miner, Dr. Calvert entered the U.S. Army in 1949 after graduation from high school and was discharged in 1951. He enrolled in Purdue University in Lafayette, Indiana, in 1952, earning a B.S. in civil engineering in 1956. He returned to Purdue in 1962, earning a master's degree in industrial administration in 1963 and a doctorate in industrial relations in 1965. Campus Mourns Death of Professor In addition to his work at CanJsius, Dr. Calvert was a licensed professional engineer, business consultant, popular lecturer on management issues and an entrepeneur involved in several area businesses. Hh is survived by his wife, the former Theresa Milone; his mother, Lillian Dixon of Blakely, Pa.; a son, Charles R.; a daugh- started the Institute for Management Development and the Small Business Institute at Canisius, was co-chairman of the first Business Awards Dinner, and received the Outstanding Professor Award from the MBA students in 1979. He served on numerous faculty committees, was active in fund raising, and'was a member of the President's Council. Guest lecturers will include the national director of the Theodore Roosevelt Foundation, Dr. John Gable, and Pulitzer prize-winning author Edmund Morris. Dr. Valaik will speak on "Governor Theodore The three day event will include six sessions at Canisius during which various prominent professors will present lectures dealing with different aspects of Roosevelt's career. All of the events at Canisius are free and open to tNC public. Reservations are necessary for the two luncheons. Theodore Roosevelt was inaugurated the 26th president of the United States in Buffalo in 1901 after President William McKinley was assassinated at the Pan American Exposition. Dr. J. David Valaik, professor of history and coordinator of the event, calls the conference "the most important academic event in Canisius history. It is national in scope." As a member of the Inaugural Site board, he is responsible for bringing the co-sponsored event to Canisius. In conjunction with the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site Foundation, Canisius will sponsor a symposium on Roosevelt this weekend. by Jim Greco Session 2 Grupp Fireside Lounge Rev. Donald Smythe, S.J. John Carroll University Combat Studies Institute, U.S. Army Command and General Staff College "The'TR Divisions" Prof. Richard Collin University of New Orleans "What Theodore Roosevelt an Imperialist?" Today 10:00 a.m. Session I Old Main Lounge Prof: Frank Annunziata Rochester Institute of Technology 'Theodore Roosevelt and Herbert Croly, A Reapprisal" Ms. Kathleen Dalton Andover Phillips Academy 'Theodore Roosevelt and Foes of Our Own Household" J?