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Improved SAT's, diversity mark the class of '92 by Beth Jones The average SAT 1203 in 1985. Six hundred of creased recruiting, more score for the class of 1992 is the applications were re- campus visits and tours, and at least eight points higher jected. more emphasis on visit fol- than that of last year's fresh- "This is the largest low-ups. As a result, the man class, according to Di- pool and the greatest amount number of inquiries in 1988 rector of Admisssions and of rejections ever," said Kip was 21,125, up from 20,544 Financial Aid, Joe Rigell. Darcy, Associate Director of in 1987 and 14,863 in 1986. This increase is a substantial Admissions. But the obstacle of financial improvement over previous Improving the pool of aid is a reality formany fami- years and marks the success applicants is one goal of lies. According to Caryl of a drive to better the quality Admissions, according to Conner, Director of Finan- and quantity of WMC appli- Office Manager, Janet Mar- cial Aid, "how to afford a cants. tin. "By increasing the num- college education is a big Over "2000 applica- ber of inquiries we can focus concern. The parents start tions were made forthe fall of on higher quality students," out in the Admissions Office '88, a dramatic increase over she said. butusuallyenduphere." She 1629 applicants in 1987 and Tactics include in- (cont'd on page 2) prepare against Albright on Sept. 8. Richwine to produce Major Barbara version of George Bernard According to Dr. message more accessible to Shaw's Major Barbara as Miller, the play is a difficult the students by having the part of freshman orientation, one to produce because of the actors draw out theemotional Theater professor Ira old-fashioned style, accents and theatrical aspects of the Domser suggested to the Ori- and emotional transitions drama. The showing consists entation Committee that a necessary. Said Miller, "A of only the second (middle) play would be an interesting play like this is usually diffi- act. This act, according to way to present the orientation cult for undergraduate stu- Miller, is "the most interest- material. Orientation Chair- dents, butl said 'looks impos- ing. Also, it has its own be- person Dr, Keith Richwine sible? Let's do it!'" Miller ginning,middle,andend. It's and Director Ron Miller added that he was quite the most crucial." agreed, and, searching for a pleased with the progress of Set and light designer collaborating with the Thea- piece dealing with philan- the actors. Ira Domser also has goals for ter Department. They will thropy, they chose Major One of Miller's goals the play. He was challenged Orientation Committee is jointly produce a one-act Barbara. for the play is to make Shaw's (cont'd on page 2) Sidelights: Mingolelli restructures VP office President of Business Af- by Beth Jones BMD 45,0% fairs, Thomas Kimball, she ~ NJ 22.0% "My goal last yearwas pooled her organizational II PA 18.0% 10 create an organizational skills and set to work. o NY 5.0% structure that would provide Iiil CT 3.0% The first step was to III DE 1.0% the support needed to ensure reorganize the hierarchy of III FL 1.0% the survival of this institu- management and supervi- I:lMA 1,0% tion," said Jennie Mingolelli, lliI FOR 1.0% sors to "promote efficiency" E!l MISe 3.0% WMC's new Vice President within the departments of for Administration and Fi- Administration and Finance, nance. "Now a team has been She eliminated the number brought together: Our next of people required to report class of '92 goal is to stabilize the new a When Mingolelli came directly to her by redistribut- to provide organization ing managerial responsibili- more efficient and effective to WMC last November after ties, Source: Admissions Office administration ." the resignation of the Vice (cont'd on page 3)