Admissions look for rural racial diversity in class of '92

Admissions look for rural racial diversity in class of '92

This article entails the efforts of the admissions office to increase diversity in the applicant pool of the class of 1992. It describes the areas of focus (racial, socioeconomic, and geographic diversity) and the methods used by the office to achieve its goal.

Volume 83 ,Number 14

Geneva Buchanan

The Campus

1/22/1988

Geneva Buchanan
Admissions Office
Bertram Phinney
Caroline Donnan

"A major emphasis in Admissions has been placed on increasing student diversity. That includes trying to attract more small-town applicants and financial aid recipients. Minority recruitment has involved increased travel."