University of Maryland

College Park, MD 20741

301-405-1000
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov. 14, 2014
CONTACT: Hailey Klebe, 443-433-8333, Haileygrace12@verizon.net
Office of Registrar, 301-314-8240, registrar-help@umd.edu, http://www.registrar.umd.edu/

University of Maryland Increases Minority Enrollment 8.7%

COLLEGE PARK, Md. The University of Maryland reports minority enrollment increase.
The university has taken a significant step forward, President Loh said. Minority enrollment
has increased by nearly nine times more than the overall increase in student enrollment this fall.
Results show the largest increase of minority students were American Indian with 29 percent.
Minority enrollment figures are listed below:
Students
American Indian
Asian
Hispanic
Black

2013 Enrollment
158
521
428
644

2014 Enrollment
204
565
452
678

Percent Increase
29%
8.4%
6.5%
5.3%

Faculty and administrators of the university have worked hard to achieve this increase in
minority enrollment. President Loh encourages continued progress. This is only the beginning,
President Loh said. The university strives to further increase minority enrollment in the future.
For additional information check Twitter @UMDRightNow or visit the Office of Multi-Ethnic
Student Education website http://www.omse.umd.edu/.
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About the University of Maryland:

The University of Maryland is a well-known and widely respected university. Established

in 1856, the university is now the states flagship school. The university offers more than 90
different majors and has more than 800 diverse student organizations. The university strives for a
diverse and multi-cultural student body and continues to increase minority enrollment. More
information at http://bit.ly/1m9SDTv.

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Hailey Klebe Wr#4 News E-Pitch Enrollment

TO: Joe Antoshak

newsumdbk@gmail.com
SUBJECT LINE: Minority Enrollment: Increase
8.7%
BODY:
Hello Joe,
Minority enrollment is on the rise at The University of Maryland. The university just
released significant figures revealing the increase in minority enrollment this fall. The faculty
and administrators are proud of the increase, but the progress doesnt stop there. President Loh
encourages further increases in minority enrollment in the future.
If you are interested in finding out more about this topic and the universitys
intentions behind minority enrollment stay updated on the universitys current event Twitter
@UMDRightNow. You can contact the Office of Registrar at http://www.registrar.umd.edu/ to
find more about enrollment. For release information I interviewed:
President Loh
president@umd.edu
301.405.5803
Best,
Hailey Klebe
Haileygrace12@verizon.net
443.433.8333

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University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20741
301-405-1000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov. 14, 2014

CONTACT: Hailey Klebe, 443-433-8333, Haileygrace12@verizon.net
Office of University Relations, http://urhome.umd.edu/, 301-405-1000
UMD Author Suggests Solution to Test-Obsessed Society
Proposed elimination of non-performance based testing
Do answers affect actions? Private thoughts invaded and life paths affected by your test
answers. F. Allan Hanson, professor of anthropology at the University of Maryland, suggests
non-performance based testing is invasive and unnecessary. He argues that societys obsession
with testing has gone too far. He advocates for elimination of various test forms including:
intelligence, aptitude and behavioral. Hanson also detests lie detectors and drug tests.
His book Testing Testing: Social Consequences of the Examined Life, unpacks the
possible negative effects of tests that measure a persons intelligence or predict future behavior.
Hanson said these test forms focus more on learning private traits of a persons life than actual
knowledge. 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.
Negative testing effects
The intention behind testing is in question. Hanson said these test forms begins to
categorize peoples lives and actions based on their results.

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Hanson said that tests measuring performance are most useful. He argues that elimination
of non-performance test forms is possible and some universities have already begun the process.
For additional information please check Twitter @UMDRightNow.
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About the University of Maryland:
The University of Maryland is widely respected. Established in 1856, the university is
now the states flagship school. The university offers more than 90 different majors and has more
than 800 student organizations. The university researches and studies educational testing
strategies provided in classrooms to ensure students succeeds. For specific testing information at
the university see http://www.counseling.umd.edu/TRU/testing.php/

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Hailey Klebe Wr#4 Feature E-Pitch Testing

TO: Joe Antoshak

newsumdbk@gmail.com
SUBJECT LINE: Has societys test obsession gone too far?
BODY:
Hello Joe,
The University of Maryland could be affected by author Allen F. Hansons new book. He
analyzes the consequences of a test-obsessed society. Hanson proposes the elimination of
examinations that do not analyzes students performances or knowledge. Could testing be
eliminated at the University of Maryland? Hansons novel starts a conversation on the role that
testing should take.
For more information you can stay updated with author @allenhanson on Twitter. This
will contain updates of the book and its influence as well as pictures. You can also check UMD
events Twitter @UMDRightNow to find out opinions of Hansons novel at UMD. The novel is
entitled Testing Testing: Social Consequences of the Examined Life, and can be found at local
bookstores.
Best,
Hailey Klebe
Haileygrace12@verizon.net
443-433-8333

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