Spring Break
Shorter population boom facilitates changes inside and out
Hannah Orr
Issue date: 9/12/08 Section: News
Change is inevitable, and it is only expected that transformations and growth will occur. This school year, growth is a common thread throughout all areas of Shorter College. Many changes have been made on the school's surface, including renovation of the Front Circle and a new elevator in Rome Hall.
However, these modifications have not been limited to the facilities of Shorter. The student population is at an all time high. Even more, the number of new faculty and staff is the largest in the history of the school, including 18 faculty members.
Student enrollment has reached 1145, according to John Head, vice president of enrollment management.
"We welcomed 450 new students this year, including 345 freshmen and 115 transfers," said Head.
Last year, the Admissions staff met with Harold Newman, president of Shorter, to set goals and plan for this upcoming school year. At that time, they all committed to having a successful year and reaching this expansive goal.
"It seems like, in the past, something always happened to cause us to not reach our goal, but this year everything just seemed to fall into place," said Head. "Another factor that really played a vital role in this growth in student enrollment was financial aid. Their hard work in sending out financial aid packets in a timely manner was very important to this success."
'Welcome Week' for freshman and transfers also underwent some changes. In the past, new students moved in about 4 days before classes began and had various activities to participate in on campus at that time. However, this year, in order to promote spirit and community, Admissions and Student Affairs took all 345 freshmen to Camp Skyline in Mentone, AL from August 17- 19 for Camp Hawk.
"It went great. We currently are processing the evaluations and the comments seem to be positive proving that it was a successful event," said Emily Messer, director of Student Activities.
In addition to Camp Hawk, campus wide activities were planned for all students throughout the first weekend. These activities included a midnight breakfast, big screen movie night, and foam dance party.
However, these modifications have not been limited to the facilities of Shorter. The student population is at an all time high. Even more, the number of new faculty and staff is the largest in the history of the school, including 18 faculty members.
Student enrollment has reached 1145, according to John Head, vice president of enrollment management.
"We welcomed 450 new students this year, including 345 freshmen and 115 transfers," said Head.
Last year, the Admissions staff met with Harold Newman, president of Shorter, to set goals and plan for this upcoming school year. At that time, they all committed to having a successful year and reaching this expansive goal.
"It seems like, in the past, something always happened to cause us to not reach our goal, but this year everything just seemed to fall into place," said Head. "Another factor that really played a vital role in this growth in student enrollment was financial aid. Their hard work in sending out financial aid packets in a timely manner was very important to this success."
'Welcome Week' for freshman and transfers also underwent some changes. In the past, new students moved in about 4 days before classes began and had various activities to participate in on campus at that time. However, this year, in order to promote spirit and community, Admissions and Student Affairs took all 345 freshmen to Camp Skyline in Mentone, AL from August 17- 19 for Camp Hawk.
"It went great. We currently are processing the evaluations and the comments seem to be positive proving that it was a successful event," said Emily Messer, director of Student Activities.
In addition to Camp Hawk, campus wide activities were planned for all students throughout the first weekend. These activities included a midnight breakfast, big screen movie night, and foam dance party.
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