Coastal Carolina University - Atheneum Yearbook (Conway, SC)

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,, E I J ft. f ! 1978 Nursing graduates n a warm spring afternoon in May, Coastal Carolina College bid farewell to 111 students. Of the total, there were 31 Bachelor of Arts degrees and 43 Bachelor of Science degrees granted. A large number U81 received the interdisciplinary Bachelor of General Studies degree, while 19 Coastal graduates were awarded the Associates Degree in Technical Nursing. Graduation 1978 was highlighted by a show of appreciation to Coastal's -long-time friend and benefactor, William Anthony Kimbel Kimbel received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree in recognition of his friendship to Coastal. Guest speaker was Representative lohn lenrette. He stressed the importance ofa college education' in our society. Still, lenerette explained, Coastal graduates must be cognizant of the fact that a college diploma is not a ready-made guarantee of success. Kimbel Gymnasium was filled with relatives, friends, and well-wishers of the graduating students. After the ceremonies, the students and their relatives were treated to a reception in the lobby of the old Student Union Building.

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i fi ' I N , ...HL H if I 5 i U' t if 'Wu Registration Boom V My gosh' exclaimed many Coastal administrators as they saw enrollment at Coastal increase between 6 and 12 percent in Fall 1978 As the Chanticleer reported on September 5 1978 Marsh Myers Director of Admissions and Registra tion said a five year growth plan for the college had projected enrollment for the current tfall 19785 semester at 1700 but actual enrollment for the semester should be as high as 1800 students tlinrollment in fall 1978 was just over1600l Coastal saw approximately 600 new frosh on campus of which 250 par ticipated in summer orientation Many of these participated in the Computer Assisted Registration which sought to alleviate the barn style lines at regular registration Myers attributed the increase to the number of women with school K age children who are now attending classes at Coastal. Also, the number ot retired or 'senior' citizens has increased as more people take advantage of the no tuition policy for those of retirement age. Most stu- dents t75 percentl come from the Coastal Carolina surrounding area, but also CoastaI's foreign student program facilitated an international student body. K C