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University News
October 16,1991
News
Junior Opinions Vary On Class Size Debate
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Opening Reception: Friday, Octo-
ber 25,7-9 pm in the Haggar Uni-
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by Charles Urbanczyk
" his article is part three of an ongoing
study by the University News of the stu-
dent/faculty ratio here at the University.
This week’s installment covers the class
size experienced by juniors and how it
affects them. While the-official student/
faculty ratio at the University is 13.8 to
one, the average undergraduate class size
is listed as 20 people. Students’ demand
for a particular class and the availability
of faculty to teach it are major factors in
determining just how many people will be
sitting in that class. Core classes, for
example, are generally a good deal larger
than others for these very reasons.
Does the class size experienced by
students diminish as they progress through
their studies at the University? Prelimi-
nary results of this survey say they do.
While the average class size for freshmen
was 28, and for sophomores it was only
two students lower, the average class size
for the juniors participating in this study
dropped to approximately 23.
One reason for the juniors’ lower
Hopefully, everyone is now getting
through the worst part of the mid-terms
crunch. To everyone who is studying,
thinking about studying or wishing it was
all over, good luck. You are in our thoughts
and prayers. And speaking of prayers, the
weekday celebration of the Liturgy of the
couldn ’t handle. The upper di vision classes
where you really need the attention of the
professors tend to be smaller anyway.
I’ve never felt like a number at UD.”
Many juniors found the size of their
classes to be nearly ideal. Said Lara Grice:
“I’m thrilled about my class sizes. I wasn’t
so happy about my classes my freshman
year because they were so big, but as you
get older and start specializing in your
major, the class size diminishes, and it’s
better that way. The six people in my
Theater Lit. class is just the greatest, and
it makes for really awesome study groups."
In the same vein, Ann Purdy found
her classes to have diminished in size as
she continues her studies. “At this point,
they’re pretty intimate, at least in my
major classes. For core classes you can’t
expect them to be nice and small. I’m
generally happy with the size of my classes.
I have friends who go to state schools who
have hundreds of people in classes taught
by teaching assistants. I feel pretty lucky.”
Juniors found their classs size to be a
very important factor in the quality of
their education here at UD. Said Allison
Aldridge: “I think the best size for a class
to get a good discussion going is fifteen to
twenty people, because if there are too
Phil Caschke will join us to discuss alco-
holism and families. We welcome any
people who are able to join us Tuesdays
5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. in Anselm Ministry
Center.
This part of the semester can be pretty
tough, so hang in there and keep the faith.
I am a link in a chain, a bond of
connection between persons. He has not
created me for nothing. I shall do good, I
shall do His work.
“Therefore, I will trust in Him. What-
ever, wherever I am. I cannot be thrown
away. If I am in sickness, my sickness may
serve Him; in perplexity, my perplexity
may serve Him; if I am in sorrow, by
sorrow may serve Him. He does nothing
in vain. He knows what He is about.”
Cardinal Newman
A Meditation
An exhibition of hand-manipu-
lated and multi-media photog-
raphy
Robin Dru Germany of Fort
Worth produces collage polaroids
of machine and various mecha-
nized objects. Robin is an instruc-
tor of photography at Tarrant
County Junior College in Hurst, El
Centro Community College in
Dallas, and, until recently, at the
University of Texas in Arlington.
Gallery hours: Monday through
Friday, 10-5 pm. Special viewing
times and information can be ob-
tained through Bill N. Thompson,
the gallery director, (214) 721-
5027, care of the office of the di-
rector, Haggar Center.
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few, nobody talks or one person domi-
nates the discussion, and if there are too
many, people don’t get a chance to par-
ticipate.”
Said Andy Moore: “My two smallest
classes are American Philosophy and
Moral Theology, and the small size gives
me an incentive to participate more in
class. I understand that sometimes you’re
going to have to have larger classes, which
is okay, but smaller classes I think are
advantageous. For the most part, I’m happy
with my class sizes.”
David Fontenot echoed Moore’s sen-
timents. “The size of most of the classes
I’ve been in is about the same size as my
high school’s, which means very small.
I’ve never had a problem with not getting
enough attention from any professor. I
like the fact that here, your professors
know your name, know who you are, and
frequently go out of their way to get to
know you. You’re not just a social secu-
rity number here.”
So, while there are still some larger
classes for juniors, most find classes in
their majors to be just the right size. Next
week, we’ll see if this downward trend in
class size continues through the senior
year.
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by Ginny Hintermaier
Now
O Lord
calm me into a quietness
that heals
and listens,
and molds my longings
and passions,
my wounds
and wonderings
into a more holy and human shape.
Ted Loder
Guerrillas of Grace
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Barbra Riley of Corpus Christi
produces hand-colored, black and
white photographs of landscapes
and scenes throughout Europe,
China and the United States. Barbra
is an associate professor of art at
Corpus Christi State University in
Corpus Christi,Texas, who teaches
a variety of alternative and con-
ventional photographic processes
as well as foundational courses in
art.
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figure was the fewer number of upper-
classmen enrolled in core curriculum
classes. While a majority of freshmen and
a significant number of sophomores were
enrolled in two extremely large classes
which were factored out of the averaging
process, Professor Lyle Novinski’s His-
tory of Art and Architecture and Ameri-
can Civilization I, taught by Dr. June
Welch, no juniors participating in the
survey were enrolled in either of these
classes, and no adjustments were made in
the averaging process.
However, some juniors still found
some negative aspects to the size of then-
classes. Said Mark Zuniga, “My politics
classes are much larger than they ought to
be. I think that detracts from the educa-
tional experience. My other classes are
core, and I think it’s understandable that
those classes would be slightly larger.
The problem with upper-level politics
courses is that every class doubles as a
graduate course.”
Like the sophomores, most juniors
found even their larger classes to be re-
warding thanks to the faculty’s excellent
handling of in-class discussion. Kristy
King said, “I don’t think I’ve ever had a
class atUD the size of which the professor
by Nancy Avedikian
A new management series of
lectures on ethics, sponsored by
GSM, began this fall. The three
lectures are an integrated part of
the curriculum at GSM. All new
students, as well as full-time fac-
ulty, are required to attend. Ad-
junct faculty and continuing stu-
dents are also encouraged to take
advantage of this informative se-
ries.
Dr.W.F.MayofSMU, Profes-
sor of Ethics who holds the M aquire
Chair, is conducting theseone-hour
lectures. “The first lecture dealt
with ‘temptations and quandaries,’
“saidMay. ‘Temptations are moral
situations that are either right or
wrong. Quandaries are situations
that have no clear contrast.”
•The second lecture on both Fri-
day, Oct. 25 at 5:30 p.m. and Satur-
day, Oct 26, at 9 a.m., will explain
organizational ethics. This involves
the ethics of corporations and large
businesses and how these struc-
tures define their moral purposes.
The third lecture will be held
Friday, Nov. 8 at 5:30 p.m. and
again Saturday, Nov. 9 at 9 a.m.
This lecture will cover the topic of
“How to Approach a Case.”
All lectures will be presented in
Lynch Auditorium, with the ex-
ception of the November 9 lecture,
which will be held in Gorman Lec-
ture Center Room A.
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Nadara Goodwin of Dallas pro-
duces hand-colored cyanotypes
with photograms and enhanced
polaroids of figural and still life
images. With a painting back-
ground, Nadara’s photography
offers an interesting perspective.
Adrienne T. Rosenberg of Dallas
produces xerography and acrylic
on canvas, cibachromes, r.c. prints
and hand-colored gelatin-silver
prints. Adrienne’s collaging of
repeated and mirrored images
(s ame image printed from a flipped
negative) gives a kaleidoscopic
effect with images of hands, grass
and leaves used for mythological
themes.
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Hours is in the Chapel of the Incarnation,
Monday through Friday at 8:15 a.m and
4:45 p.m.
For Catholics interested in learning
more about their faith, Campus Ministry
offers “The Catholic Faith for Catholics,”
taught by our Assistant Chaplain, Melissa
Johnson. The meetings will be from 6
p.m to 7 p.m. in Anselm Ministry Center,
and the first meeting, “Jesus Who?” will
be Thursday, October 17th.
For Non-Catholics interested in leam-
■ ing about Catholicism, there are now
R.C. I.A. meetings, Monday nights, from
7 p.m—9 p.m in Anselm Ministry Cen-
ter.
Dinner and Discourse will continue a
series on relationships that began with a
discussion about divorce held October 1.
October 15, Peggy Bailey spoke about
pre-marital problems, and October 22,
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