friday,april19, 1985
vol.xxxi, no. 22
cabrinicollege,radnor,pa. 19087
Tuitionrise belownationallevel Student CollegeCosts Comparedwith 2,660 collegesand universities Four yea~privatecollegesand universities Tuitionand fees Nationally Cabrini 'Predictions only.Actual figures not yet released.
'$5,417 $5,016
$5,035 $4,750
$4,627
$4,440 $4,120
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$4,021
by Trish Reilly Annual tuition cost has been on a continual rise and this year is no exception. Nationally, tuition increases for colleges and universities are between 7-8 percent. Cabrini's tuition increase is below the national level a:t 6 percent with room and board at 9 percent. John Heiberger, vice president, development and public relations, said, "Cabrini's increase in tuition simply covers the increasing fixed costs, not new dorms, programs etc." Sr. Christine Baltas, MSC, dean of students, stated, "No one likeato do it, but you have to. It's out of necessity." According to Heiberger, Cabrini is holding the line in comparison to other schools whose tuition has been increasing faster. If the college were to be ranked, it would be in the middle. The schools whose tuitions were notably less than Cabrini's, now have tuition rates very close to Cabrini's. The tuition that students pay ority covers 70 percent of the total cost of operation.
The other 30 percent comes from contributions, sister services, endowments etc. ''Tuition has to increase to meet rising costs, otherwise, quality would decrease and that would not be to anyone's benefit," Heiberg~!' said. "The decision of raising the tuition is a painful one. It is not made lightly. There is a great deal of sensitivity on the part of the budget committee for students and their families," Baltas said. The tuition planning process begins in November. The chief administrators, administrators, and department heads submit their appropriations to the budget committee, which is comprised of senior administrators and faculty. The budget committee then gives the proposals to the finance committee. The proposals then go before the full board of trustees, who makes the final decision. According to Heiberger, students should also be aware of the fact that the proposed budget cuts, if approved, will not affect them immediately. They would be in effect for the fall, 1987.
Curriculummodel : a way for bett~~..~~~!!!t! by Lucia L. Laurito
In the education system as well as any occupational field, there is always that type of person who is admired and looked up to because they posess qualities that make them well rounded individuals. Cabrini'scurriculum committee has proposed a model that outlines for students a way in which every student can be one of these outstanding people with well developed qualities. It isn't a priviledge limited to a few, but an honor put forth for the betterment of every student passing through the college's doors. The model developed by members of the curriculum committee is based on the Perry model. This is a developmental model which shows the stages people go
of the classroom. ''It is the institution's job to create the environment," Romano said. Having the syllibi reflect the model would be a concrete step of putting the academic voice where the money is, according to FPIDPPO "We have all the ingredients of a good curriculum," Romano said. "The model could reflect our unique styles." According to MaryEllen Lilly, director, resident life, the leadership conference is being planned in light of the model and student services is committed to total student development. "We educate in our department but never really articulate it. Now we are doing self analysis and making it concrete," Lilly said.
'Experiencein college is more than life in the classroom.' -MaryEllen Lilly, director,residentlife through b.s their learning becomes complex. According to Dr. Margaret Reher, chairperson, curriculum committee, the model could help recognize where students are and then help them to move ahead. There are five qualities that make up the model for the liberally educated student: critical thinking and aesthetic appreciation; understanding of self and others; values and commitments; effective social interaction and expertise and future growth. According to Dr. Joseph Romano, vice president for academic affairs, the answer to. a successful outcome of the model is in
She continued, "The resident life officeis trying to develop and articulate a job description of a resident assistant as well as a portfolio. It will help them when they graduate. They don't realize how much they are getting out of their jobs." Colleen DiRaddo, director, student activities, is also working toward total student development through the interaction and teaching of orientation counselors. "We are redesigning the training for orientation counselors, for example, we have gone through and reflected upon the group dynamic experiences," DiRaddo said. "Experience in college is more than life in the classroom," Lilly concluded.
Go ahead - make my day! The game of espionage kicked off Sunday, April 14, with a squirt a~ Willie Paul, freshman, was eliminated by Tony Bowden, sophomore, Sunday mght, at approximately 9:50 p.m., in Counsel Hall. (photo by Cara Graham)
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Practicing · for first solo performance The college Jazz Ensemble has been practicing for its first solo concert. For a story on the group and its memebers, see the living section, page 8. (photo by Mark Magner)
Annualsenior farewelldance held tonight Members of the campus community are invited to the senior farewell dance tonight. For · details, see the SGA page 11. (photo by Cara Graham)