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    The University of Maryland announced that minority student enrollment has increased 8.7% this fall. Over the past five years, minority enrollment has risen from 1,540 to 1,899 students. The increases among ethnic groups include 10.74% for American Indian students, 35.7% for African American students, 29.75% for Asian students, and 23.8% for Hispanic students. University officials hope these statistics will appeal to prospective students, though the chancellor notes there is still more progress needed.

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    The University of Maryland announced that minority student enrollment has increased 8.7% this fall. Over the past five years, minority enrollment has risen from 1,540 to 1,899 students. The increases among ethnic groups include 10.74% for American Indian students, 35.7% for African American students, 29.75% for Asian students, and 23.8% for Hispanic students. University officials hope these statistics will appeal to prospective students, though the chancellor notes there is still more progress needed.

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    The University of Maryland announced that minority student enrollment has increased 8.7% this fall. Over the past five years, minority enrollment has risen from 1,540 to 1,899 students. The increases among ethnic groups include 10.74% for American Indian students, 35.7% for African American students, 29.75% for Asian students, and 23.8% for Hispanic students. University officials hope these statistics will appeal to prospective students, though the chancellor notes there is still more progress needed.

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    The University of Maryland announced that minority student enrollment has increased 8.7% this fall. Over the past five years, minority enrollment has risen from 1,540 to 1,899 students. The increases among ethnic groups include 10.74% for American Indian students, 35.7% for African American students, 29.75% for Asian students, and 23.8% for Hispanic students. University officials hope these statistics will appeal to prospective students, though the chancellor notes there is still more progress needed.

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    NEWS RELEASE University of Maryland College Park, MD 20742 Office: 301-405-4621 www.umd.

    edu For more information: Caroline Niski 630-902-1224 cniski@umd.edu FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 12, 2012

    University of Maryland Minority Enrollment Increases 8.7 Percent


    The University of Maryland is proud to announce the minority enrollment has increased 8.7 percent this fall. The University has taken a significant step forward, said President Wallace D. Loh. Our many efforts of recent years are beginning to produce the desired results.

    Within the past five years, minority enrollment has increased from 1,540 to 1,899 students. The following is a breakdown of the minority distribution: American Indian students: 10.74 percent African American students: 35.7 percent Asian students: 29.75 percent Hispanic students: 23.8 percent

    University officials are hopeful these statistics will appeal to prospective students. The increase in minority students is a gratifying sight for many students, faculty and administrators who have worked for it, Chancellor William Kirwan said. We still have more to do. This is only the beginning. ###

    About the University of Maryland, College Park The University of Maryland, College Park is a public research university founded in 1856 located just outside of Washington, D.C. It has recently been named the number five best value public colleges in America and is recognized for student body diversity. The university offers a range of majors and has an enrollment of more than 37,000 students and participates in NCAA Division I athletics. For more information visit www.umd.edu. ###

    To: redding@umdbk.com From: cniski@umd.edu Subject: University of Maryland minority enrollment increases 8.7 percent for Fall 2012 Ms. Laura Redding: The Universitys minority enrollment rate has steadily increased throughout the past five years and this article releases facts that may draw prospective students to the University. According to statistics this fall, recent data shows that the minority enrollment at the university has increased 8.7 percent, while the overall campus enrollment has increased less than one percent. The following is a breakdown of the percentages of increase: American Indian students: 10.74 percent African American students: 35.7 percent Asian students: 29.75 percent Hispanic students: 23.8 percent

    The Diamondback is the source of on-campus information for University of Maryland students. Because of this, I would suggest the Diamondback publishes this story for the upcoming issue. I have attached the release for your review. If you have any questions regarding the release, feel free to email or call me at 630-902-1224. For more information on the enrollment statistics, visit the university website at www.umd.edu. Thank you for your consideration. Best, Caroline Niski 2130 Skinner Building University of Maryland College Park, MD 20742 cniski@umd.edu (News release attached)

    NEWS RELEASE University of Maryland College Park, MD 20742 Office: 301-405-4621 www.umd.edu For more information: Caroline Niski 630-902-1224 cniski@umd.edu FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 12, 2012

    University of Maryland Professor Analyzes Americas Test Addiction


    F. Allan Hanson reviews consequences of American testing in new book Students may disagree with this statement, but Americans are addicted to testing. Testing across the United States reveals every aspect of a persons life. From IQ to social habits, there is not much the different types of tests miss. Allen Hanson, professor of anthropology at the University of Maryland, has recently written a book titled Testing Testing: Social Consequences of the Examined Life. It examines the hidden consequences of testing. The American preoccupation with testing has resulted in a panoply of techniques dedicated to scanning, probing, weighing, perusing and recording every last detail of our personal traits and life experiences, Hanson said.

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    Hanson analyzes the use for common tests. Employers, educational administrators, insurance firms and law enforcement agencies base their personnel choices off the information received from tests. These decisions can change an individuals life. Employers frequently use drug and integrity testing to monitor their employees. He recommends integrity tests be eliminated. Hindering futures While he agrees that random drug testing is the only way to reveal drug use among athletic competition, Hanson argued that many tests predict behavior and assign people to different expectations. These specific tests are harmful to society rather than helpful. People are examined and evaluated less for qualifications or knowledge they already possess than for what the test results can predict about future actions or potential behavior, Hanson said. Some colleges are already taking a step in the right direction by eliminating standardized testing from their admissions forms. He further evaluates the future of Americas dependency on tests. The publication can be purchased either at local bookstores or by contacting Denise Cicourel at UC Press, 2120 Berkeley Way, Berkeley, CA 94720. For more information on the book, visit www.ucpress.org

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    About the University of Maryland, College Park The University of Maryland, College Park is a public research university founded in 1856 located just outside of Washington, D.C. It has recently been named the number five best value public colleges in America and is recognized for student body diversity. The university offers a range of majors and has an enrollment of more than 37,000 students and participates in NCAA Division I athletics. For more information visit www.umd.edu. ###

    To: redding@umdbk.com From: cniski@umd.edu Subject: Professor F. Allan Hanson writes book analyzing American testing habits Ms. Laura Redding: Professor F. Allan Hanson recently published a book titled, Testing Testing: Social Consequences of the Examined Life. It analyzes the testing habits of America. Many of these tests purpose and efficiency are determined. Students may find this book interesting because they are taking many of these tests today to either apply to grad school or have taken the standardized tests to get into the University including. A few examples of the tests analyzed in the book are: ACT SAT Drug testing IQ testing The Diamondback is the primary on-campus information for University of Maryland students. Because of this, I would suggest the Diamondback publishes this story for the upcoming issue. I have attached the release for your review. If you would like a copy of the publication or have any questions regarding the release, feel free to email or call me at 630-902-1224. Thank you for your consideration. Best, Caroline Niski 2130 Skinner Building University of Maryland College Park, MD 20742 cniski@umd.edu (News release attached)

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