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Archive for Friday, August 12, 2005

KU steps up efforts to recruit Hispanics

August 12, 2005

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KU officials are giving students and their families in Dodge City and Garden City a chance to learn more about the university - in their native language.

KU was host in April two college information sessions entirely in Spanish. The sessions are not primarily a recruiting tool for KU, said Robert Page, director of the Office of Multicultural Affairs. The main goal is to address issues such as preparing for college, getting connected on campus and paying for college.

KU has made recruiting Hispanic students, especially those in western Kansas, a recruiting priority in recent years, and the university saw a 20 percent increase in incoming Hispanic freshmen last fall.

KU hopes to start making the presentations on a regular basis, Page said.

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