SIU Enrollment Edges Up Amid Marketing Push
University officials credit recruiting and marketing work for slowing declines as they try to reverse an enrollment downturn. Lipman Hearne's prior survey found some parents still view SIU as a party school. Fall 2010 enrollment fell 1.1 percent from 2010, while Spring 2011 dropped by 370 students.
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Cheng
Lipman-Hearne Marketing Group
SIU
SIU hits two funding options to curb shortfall
Chancellor Rita Cheng outlines two funding paths for Illinois universities including a 6 million cut total or a 1.1 percent FY2012 reduction. Both aim to boost student success through retention and graduation. Officials say FY2011 measures like unpaid days may stay, with no layoffs planned but preparations in case funding worsens.
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Rita Cheng
Illinois
SIU
Cheng
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University urges restraint as Carbondale party scene grows
University leader warns students about dangerous high risk drinking at campus events as Carbondale police report rising arrests and service calls around Polar Bear weekend. Off campus activity prompts extra police patrols and host venues cite stronger weekend business.
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Polar Bear
Sean Carr
Saluki Bar
Stix and
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