UPDATE
A newsletter from IPFW Admissions February 1990
Fall Campus Visit Days
IPFW Insight Day was held Sunday, Nov. 12. The afternoon was designed for prospective students of any age to explore academic programs offered on campus. A total of 399 students and parents attended the program. After the general session, students had the opportunity to participate in academic open houses in any of the schools/divisions, tour campus, or attend interest sessions about financial aid, choosing majors and careers, and special opportunities for African-American and Hispanic students. Thanks to all who were involved and helped Admissions present a positive image of IPFW. The annual Health Career Day was held on Dec. 6. Approximately 550 students from area high schools attended this event designed to allow students to explore various careers in the health sciences. Journalism Day, held on Nov. 3, attracted over 250 high school students and advisors.
Fall and Spring Enrollments
IPFW has enjoyed record enrollments for both fall 1989 and spring 1990. Total enrollment for fall 1989 reached 11,422 which is a 3.2 percent increase over 1988. Spring 1990 enrollment rose to 10,751, a 4 percent increase. Listed below are the high schools represented by more than 20 graduates of the class of '89 enrolling as IPFW freshmen in the fall: Northrop 104 Warsaw 33 North Side 85 Norwell 32 Snider 69 South Side 31 Bishop Dwenger 59 DeKalb 28 Wayne 50 Columbia City 28 Homestead 49 Bellmont 28 Huntington North 45 Bishop Luers 27 New Haven 44 Leo 25 Concordia 39 Woodlan 25 Carroll 37 Angola 23 Harding 37 Elmhurst 21 Heritage 35
Conferences and Staff Activities
Admissions' administrative staff continues to be involved in several staff professional organizations and conferences. The Indiana Association of College Admission Counselors annual Congress was held in Indianapolis in September. Karl Zimmerman, Carol Isaacs, C.C. Fullove, and Lila Hammer attended the two-day conference and were involved in presenting and recording several sessions. Hammer served as the program chair for the event and will be the general chair for the 1990 Congress. The annual meeting of the Indiana Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers was held at the Indiana University Conference Center in October. Isaacs and Hammer attended the meeting at which Isaacs concluded a two-year appointment as chair of the publications committee. Karl Zimmerman, Marian Adair, Bob Barrett, and Linda Balthaser attended the National Orientation Directors Association annual conference in Traverse City, Mich., in October. Many new ideas were gathered to enhance IPFW's Student Orientation and Registration (SOAR) program. Fullove continues his involvement on the Steering Committee for Improved Participation in Postsecondary Education (SCIPPE) in northeastern Indiana. This coalition is working to reach at-risk students early in high school to encourage college planning and academic preparation. Also, he attended the annual meeting of the Indiana Coalition of Blacks in Higher Education last fall in Indianapolis.
Fall Visits
The admissions staff makes several visits to area high schools throughout the year. Last fall, visits were made to 54 high schools and 16 college fairs where a total of 1,482 prospective students were contacted. Also, staff members provided college planning programs at several high schools aimed at helping students and parents prepare for the college selection process.
Calendar of Events
February 9 and 16 Counselors' meetings
March 2 Engineering/Technology/Math/Sciences Career Day
March 17 Directions
April 29 Honors Reception
July Orientation
Office Activities
Records of phone calls and visitors showed increased traffic in the admissions office during the fall semester. Between Sept. 11 and Dec. 29, the office received 10,281 phone calls from on and off campus. During the same period, 6,109 people stopped in to ask quick questions or pick up Information. A total of 748 scheduled and 318 unscheduled appointments were held with the admissions counselors. During the fall semester, 51 individualized tours were given by current IPFW students to prospective students. This is an important aspect of choosing a college. The staff appreciates the willingness of students to help in promoting IPFW.
Questions or comments regarding this issue of UPDATE should be directed to Lila Hammer at 481-6812.
