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£1?? 3ailif uar Heel Hispanic Enrollment on the Rise; Dropouts Remain High By Emma Burgin Assistant State & National Editor More U.S.-born Hispanics are enrolling in four-year colleges but fewer are graduating, a recent study states. The report, released Sept. 5, also pre dicts this trend could have a negative effect on the nation’s economy in 25 years. The study, conducted by the Pew Hispanic Center —a nonpartisan research group - used data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Current UNC-System Schools Offer LGBT Scholarships By Lindsey White Staff Writer Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgen der students have made headway at UNC-Wilmington with the introduction of anew scholarship targeting financial ly disadvantaged members of their com munity and supporters. The Boseman-TenHuisen scholarship, which is awarded by the university but funded entirely by private donors, will be given each year to a member of the UNC-W Bisexuals, Gays, Lesbians and Allies for Diversity. The scholarship was initiated about three weeks ago by OutWilmington.com -a news and information source for Wilmington’s LGBT community - after it was approached by a student in need. The UNC Ranked 6th in Attracting, Enrolling Black Students By Emma Burgin Assistant State & National Editor The Journal for Blacks in Higher Education released a report in its summer issue ranking UNC sixth in the nation for attracting and enrolling black students and maintaining black faculty members. Duke University ranked first in the study out of 26 universities. Robert Slater, managing editor of the JBHE, said the study is an extension of the journal’s annual fall report on black freshman enrollment. “We’ve been collecting standard racial figures for 10 years,” he said. “The information was all there; we just have been piecing it together.” big.cheap.late.great • menu sampling: various menu items „.,$2 old school veqgie burrito 2 veggie burrito deluxe 4 chicken quesadilla 4 ' all meiican beers $2 960-3955 where are we? if OPEN O LATE TIL 4 AM Population Survey from 1997-2000. Dianne Saenz, director of ’communi cations for the Pew Hispanic Center, said the study was conducted to assess progress in educational attainments among Hispanics. The report found that about 42 per cent of second-generation Hispanics age 18-24 who graduated from high school attended college, compared to 46 per cent of whites. The report also stated that second generation Hispanics were more likely student was cut off from parental funds after coming out and expressed a need for funding to continue his education. Representatives for the Web site con sulted UNC-Ws Division of University Advancement and formed an agreement to start the scholarship. To be eligible, a student must have full-time student status, be a member of B-GLAD and maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average. There are no spec ifications as to the sexual preference of the applicant. Scholarship recipients will be chosen by a board of directors, assembled from B-GLAD members specifically chosen by university officials. B-GLAD faculty adviser Matthew TenHuisen, a mathematics professor at UNC-W, said the scholarship specifica JBHE conducted its own in-house surveys of the colleges and universities and also looked to government sources. The result is a report that lists two N.C. universities - Duke and UNC - in the top 10. “(These two universities) are in a good position because the state surrounding them has a high black populations,” Slater said. “Both schools have respond ed positively to integration of black stu dents and faculty. Thirty-five years ago, there were no blacks at either school.” UNC finished sixth because of a noted effort from administrators to increase the number of black students and black fac ulty on campus, die report stated. The University has nine black faculty State & Nation to go to college than foreign-bom Hispanics. But only 16 percent of sec ond-generation Hispanics who graduate from high school receive a bachelor’s degree, the report stated. Fewer Hispanics, about 1.9 percent, also pursued graduate and professional degrees, whereas 3.8 percent of whites pursued similar degrees. Saenz said Hispanics’ lack of higher education will be detrimental for the economy. “Latinos are growing very quickly as a tions are not biased but simply based on involvement in B-GLAD’s cause. “There has been no backlash because there has been no discrimination,” he said. Funding for the scholarship will come from private donors. OutWilmington.com will do the majori ty of fund raising. Ty Rowell, UNC-W senior associate vice chancellor for planned giving/regional outreach, said the schol arship is the first one of its kind given out by UNC-W. He added that similar private scholarships are given out in the Wilmington area. He said the university has received only positive comments about the schol arship. Shirley Ort, UNC-Chapel Hill asso ciate provost and director of the Office members who serve as chairmen, the highest number in the United States. UNC also ranked second in the per centage of total black student enrollment and first in the percentage of black fresh men. ButJßHE’s report added that UNC has a very low black graduation rate - 66 percent -and a large racial gap in grad uation rates between whites and blacks. Jasmine McGhee, co-chairwoman of the Political Action Committee of the Black Student Movement, said that there are wonderful things happening at UNC but that there is room for improvement. “The Political Action Committee has been working diligently with the admin istration to address the things that hinder minority students,” she said. “The impor population group,” she said. “In (25 yean), up to 5 million baby boomers will retire from the work force. Eighteen million Latinos will be there to take their place. “That’s bad for the economy if they are not well-educated.” Jerry Lucido, UNC director of under graduate admissions, said he has wit nessed an increase in Hispanic enroll ment at UNC. “We’ve seen an increase in the number of Hispanics on campus,” he said. “But it is true that Latino grad uation rates lag behind.” of Scholarships and Student Aid, said there is a similar scholarship available for UNC-CH students. The Pine Tree scholarship fund was established in 1995. The privately endowed scholarship gives funding annually to two members of the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Straight Alliance. Ort said the LGBT-Straight Alliance advertises the scholarship but that stu dents must seek it out. She added that the scholarship and student aid office has developed a good relationship with the LGBT-Straight Alliance. “We have only had positive comments made about die Pine Tree scholarship.” The State & National Editor can be reached atstntdesk@unc.edu. tant thing is that the administration makes a commitment to increase the number of black students and make them feel safe.” UNC journalism Professor Chuck Stone said Paul Hardin, who was chan cellor from 1988-95, and Michael Hooker, chancellor from 1995-99, set the tone for welcoming blacks to the University. He said only time will tell if Chancellor James Moeser can maintain the high level of cultural diversity. “Give him a little more time,” he said. “His heart is in the right place. We’ll know in two or three years whether or not we’ll maintain our leadership or grow.” The State 8 National Editor can be reached at stntdesk@unc.edu. (egrfltffr campus recreation update ALWAYS COCA-COLA. ALWAYS CAROLINA!! wnut.nwit'm.i.nim Sport Club Spotlight Sport dubs M IIP TO Fall Fest was a huge success, the Membership Drive is N® W■ I over, and now it is time to get to work. Each of the over PI AV TOO AVI SO clubs in the sport dubs program are starting their fall r ■ 8 wi/iul • practice schedule and some clubs are even having com- Entries now open for petitions. Below is a list of home events for this weekend. RACQUETBALL Please contact the club representatives to find out more e . , - u information about their events. • Singles & Doubles Entries now open for. Thanks to all officers and leaders who represented clubs STREET HOCKEY at Pest and the Membership Drive and in providing • 6 Players so man Y 9 reat opportunities for students on this campus. ' <MCn S ' W ° men S ' & C °" Rec) Best of luck this year!!!!! Entries now open for: _ _ j $ SAND VOLLEYBALL TRIPLES s P° rt Clubs Action N f • (Men's, Women's, & Co-Rec) Sunday, September 15 . |r / Today is the LAST DAY to sign-up for club football - 2pm, Henry Stadium Contact: B. NAPOLEON BASKETBALL Waters, 824-0745, blwaters@email.unc.edu • 3 Players Men's Club Soccer - 12 pm, Finley Fields • (Men's & Women's League) Contact: K. Linthvong, 942-2498, Sign-up for ALL SPORTS & EVENTS in 203 Woollen Gym. lmthavo@email.unc.edu /V \X Call 843-PLAY for more info. Student Recreation Center I \ CAMPUS „„ RECREATION attheOEC Get Movin'... <**-**+*-*- Come to the, Student Recreation Center 1 1 |n j T /()vrd FREE Fitness Orientations Do Something New This Weekend mm* J SRC Fitness staff are avail- Carolina Adventure s § \ jfcdfcd able by appointment for EXPEDITION PROGRAM LJLi jwlfSSl Fitness Orientations (indivi- j s now taking reservations!! dual or group instruction) to SOCEEK ‘he Cybex equipment and DATE TRIP STUDENT/STAFF m.m dm i vanous cardiovascular BiPPri 'jPl machines. This service is 9/21 Rock Climbing I Pilot Mountain S3O/40 pi Will, akltl available FREE to students 10/5 Sea Kayaking I Kerr Lake S3O/40 iaßham and facility use cardholders. 10/17-10/20 Rock Climbing II Linville Gorge $l2O/160 Call 962-4SRC for more info. - .sISSHh Flips include all group equipment pP food, transportation, and professional Personal Fitness Training instruction by passionate and gifted _ , , outdoor educators. For more informa •Do you feel you need more guidance with your tion contact David Ye argan, Expedition exercise program? Program Coordinator, or • Would you like to establish a balanced fitness plan dyeargan@email.unc.edu. that you can adhere to? pF •Is it difficult to motivate yourself to work harder HBNH CLIMBING WALL each time? IS NOW OPEN! 'Belay recerts will continue Personal Fitness Training is designed to assist you on Monday evenings at 6pm with achieving your fitness/exercise goals!! Call 962-4179 for more information. ■ ————l . - iSM -. Lucido also said the Enrollment Policy Advisory Committee is expected to report initial findings on the subject at the end of the semester. The Hispanic Scholarship Fund Institute, which partnered with the Pew Hispanic Center for the study, plans to provide policymakers with recommen dations for improving Hispanic gradua tion rates. UNC seniorjohn Nichols, co-student coordinator for the Spanish House in Carmichael Residence Hall said that SEE SPOT PLAY • “ i,? ywwaHplW. |Kp pvsEw vfi DTH/LAURA BERNARD Turbo, an 11 -week-old boxer, plays with senior biology major Jessica Dangson in Polk Place on Monday afternoon. Dangson took Turbo home for the first time only three weeks ago. Tuesday, September 10, 2002 UNC is a comfortable place for Hispanics but that there is always room for improvement “The Spanish students here are really dedicated,” he said. “But we should extend help to the Hispanic communi ty through programs similar to the Spanish House. The demographics make sense, and to help them is to help the University.” The State & National Editor can be reached at stntdesk@unc.edu. 7
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