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Standards could increase to slow enrollment
Derek Siiba
Student Reporter
Academic standards for admission will
likely raise in the next two years to control
a booming student population.
"I hope this is good news Tor students:
The standard is going up" said Tim John-
ston director of admissions.
Johnston proposal still needs faculty
approval but he said it is the best way to
control a student population that will like-
ly grow beyond what the university facil-
ities can handle.
He said the university target range for
enrollment- between 4800 and 5200 students-will
probably be reached by the fall
of 2000. He also predicts this ycaris record
enrollment of 4643 students will likely be
eclipsed next year.
Johnston said his proposal to raise aca-
demic standards would make ACU more
academically competitive maintain the
atmosphere of a smaller university and
prevent overcrowding.
The admissions office has already raised
the minimum allowable 'test scores for
admission this year. Minimum scores of 19
ACT or 910 SAT became 20 ACT and 960
SAT.
If the faculty likes Johnston's idea the
standards will increase as needed to con-
trol enrollment weeding out those who
fall below the range.
Some students say they don't like idea of
raising academic standards or limiting
admissions.
"People come from all walks of life who
may not have the best grades but they can
still be somebody" said Cheryl Johnson
freshman animal science major from
North Richland Hills. "J don't think there
should be a limit."
Johnson and her friend Kcri Home
freshman chemistry major from Stinnett
live in Gardner Hall and said they haven't
noticed it being too crowded.
Johnson said not having an admissions
limit "gives more possibilities to meet peo-
ple from all over the world."
Other students say they like more
stringent admission standards and that
it is necessary to keep ACU academical-
ly competitive.
iVou don't want just anybody on cam-
pus" said Rick Smith sophomore human
resource management major from Dcnnl-
son. "There arc a lot of times I feel as if just
anybody can come no matter what their
grades."
Smith is a resident assistant in Mabce
Hall and has had to deal with overcrowd-
ing first-hand.
At the beginning of the year he helped
convert study rooms Into temporary dorm
rooms for incoming freshman.
Since that time the students were able
to move into regular rooms but he said
there needs to be more planning for stu-
dent growth.
"Buildings like dorms and the Campus
Center need to be built onto" Smith said.
"Sometimes walking through the Campus
Center is like going to a popular concert.
There is barely any room to move around."
Symposium
addresses
violence in
mass media
Megan Smith
Staff Writer
Media and violence is the focus
of the Mass Communication Min-
istry Symposium sponsored by
the Journalism and Mass Commu-
nication and Political Science
departments.
Three of the four sessions will
take place Monday Tuesday and
Wednesday at 1 1 a.m. In the Liv-
ing Room of the McGJoihlin Cam-
pus Center.
Speakers inctude Bobby Ross a
reporter for the Dally OMahomcm
who covered the Oklahoma City
Bombing and Oliver and Janice
McDunlel of Arlington Va.
Topics include "From the
'
Lectureship visi-
tors also enjoy
the symposium
because it offers
different per-
spectives on law
and journalism.
- Cheryl Bacon
Viewpoint of a Reporter" "From
the Viewpoint of a Victim" and
"prom the Viewpoint of a Federal
Prosecutor."
On Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. West-
over Hills Church of Christ in
Austin will receive the Excellence
in Mass Media Award for the best
congregational website for its web
magazine llearlllght.
The Christian Service in Mass
Media Award will be presented to
Lane Cubstead a career Informa-
tion officer with the U.S. Informa-
tion Agency from Arlington Va.
Cubstead has served in em-
bassies all over the world and is cur-
rently based in Washington D.C
Journalism and mass communi-
cation majors are required to
attend at least one of the four ses-
sions and other students are
encouraged to attend as welt.
A sign-up sheet will be provid-
ed so that Chapel credit may be
given to students who attend.
Dr. Cheryl Bacon Journalism
and Mass Communication Depart-
ment chairwoman said this sym-
posium is a great opportunity to
hear great speakers tell their real
world experience on critical Issues
"Lectureship visitors also enjoy
the symposium because it offers
different perspectives on law and
Journalism" said Bacon professor
of Journalism and mass communi-
cation. The Mass Communication Min-
istry Symposium is concurrent
with Lectureship but is not a part
of it.
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Lecture to focus
on local churches
Ashley Kilburn
Student Reporter
Hebrews 12:1 states: "Therefore
since we arc surrounded by such a
great cloud of witnesses let us
throw off everything that hinders
and the sin that so easily entangles
and let us run with perseverance
the race marked our for us."
"Surrounded by a Great Cloud
of Witnesses" is the theme center-
ing on Hebrews 11:1-12:2 that
will enveloping Wednesday
night's closing session by Dr.
Jerry Rushford recognizing Abi-
lene congregations.
For the first time'at Bible Lec-
tureship ACU is honoring the
many church leaders and Bible
majors who have dedicated their
lives to Gods work.
"Jerry Rushford has such a great
historical perspective about the
Churches of Christ" said Bill
Young director of church rela-
tions. Rushford director of church
relations at Pcppcrdine University
since 1982 teaches part time while
focusing on church history and the
ministry of teaching. He has
preached in several churches in
California but is currently involved
with the Conejo Valley Church of
Christ in Agoura Hills Calif with
his wife Lori and their two
daughters Hillary and Ashley.
Along with introducing some
key speakers minister Victor
McCracken and former university
president Dr. John C. Stevens
Rushford will also be talking about
the heritage hope and scrvanthood
within the Abilene community.
By "celebrating worldwide her-
itage and hope" Rushford and the
other speakers will look back at
the people who laid down the
Church of Christ foundation in
Abilerie and look forward about
the people leading the expanding
church.
Rushford said that the entire
theme of Wednesday's closing ses-
sion wants to remind people that
the others who have gone before
them have finished the race and
they watch the newer generation
telling them not to give up.
"We have wanted to thank
everyone for all that they have
done" Rushford said. "Pcppcrdine
has done a lot of honoring and I
am glad that ACU1 is starting to do
the same at their Lectureship."
Centennial Vision
successes apparent
Taml Freeman
Student Reporter
Words chf Wisdom: Dr. Charles Siburt associate chair of the Graduate Department of
Bible and Ministry speaks to Lectureship guests during the opening lecture in Moody Coli-
seum Sunday evening. The title of Siburfs message was "The Shape of God's Future for Us"
and he spoke from Isaiah 40:1-1 1.
Last year the ACU community
was challenged to "enhance our
ability to offer an exceptional edu-
cation from a Christian perspective
at an affordable price."
University President Dr. Roycc
Money included this statement in
the Centennial Vision for the uni-
versity which included three
points: student retention the To
Lead and To Serve campaign and
campus diVersity.
The goal for the university to
reach these points is set for 2006
seven years away and the results of
the challenge are already measurable.
"We have had about one year
pass and 1 am pleased to report we
are running right on track" Money
said. "When there is an eight-year
goal you have to look at success in
increments."
Student retention from fresh-
man to sophomore year has gone
front 69 percent to 74 percent said
Reg Cox director of Student Suc-
cess The goal' set for retention is
80 percent by the university 100-
year anniversary.
See Vision page 4a
Lectureship showcases varied
musical groups throughout week
AmyWallis
Student Reporter
Church of Christ speakers
are npt often paired with Instru-
mental music but at ACU ills
been a welcome part of Lecture-
ship for years.
As speakers from around the
country share their messages
with students faculty and
alumni this week at Lecture-
ship ACUfc Music Department
will be tuning up for their part
in the show.
On Monday and Wednesday
at 8:45 p m. following the
evening speaker in Mood Col
iseum those attending Lecture-
ship arc invited to go next dour
to Cullen Auditorium and take
in some instrumental music"
minus the controversy.
The ACU band will perform
Monday and the orchestra is
.scheduled for Wednesday.
The Jazz Band and percus-
sion ensemble are expected to
make appearances this week
also.
Amanda Cook junior music
education major from Dun
canvillc said the concerts "are
designed to let the alumni
know whaOs going on in the
music department."
"Those who give money to
the music department can come
and see what their money is
being used for" added Cook.
Cook also said the band has
been putting in long hours or
rehearsal time and this Vcekls
performances are a chance to
show off their hard work.
Sherry Sakamoto senior
elementary education major
from Abilene said "The
music performances add
something different to Lec-
tureship a type of entertain-
ment after the speaker"
The band performed Sunday
night and did a piece that fea-
tured a piccolo solo by Music
Department faculty member
Brian Luce.
Such performances always
draw a crowd. Cook said "most
band member parents come
and so do a lot of alumni "
The Music Department has
performed concerts every year
at Lectureship which many
students and alumni say is
music to their ears.
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from Duncanvllle plays her oboe with the band during their concert
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