James Madison University - Bluestone Schoolmaam Yearbook (Harrisonburg, VA)

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6 Opening : The 70 buildings on the campus include 20 new ones constructed in the last ten years or being constructed now. These 20 buildings reflect over 50 million dollars worth of construction. This also includes the new 7,200 seat coliseum across Interstate 8 1 that will open during the ' 82- ' 83 season, and the library addition that opened second semester, doubling the size of Madison Memorial Library. Course offerings include 70 undergraduate majors and 30 graduate majors. In addition, the M.M. degree in music and the Ed. S. degree school psychology were initiated in the fall. Statements of readiness are already prepared to begin the B.A.IB.S. degree in dance and the M.P.A. degree in public administration. In fine-tuning already existing programs, the art, business, home economics para-legal and social work programs underwent national accreditation proceedings in March. The push for quality has also affected sports programs: particularly the men ' s. The men ' s program has progressed from primarily a club sport level in 1971 to competing on national television during the NCAA tournament as a Division I school. The women ' s program, however, was already strong. Athletic scholarships for women started in 1977. Now, grants-in-aid are offered for ten of the 12 women ' s sports. Despite increased competition for women fostered by Title IX, Madison has retained status as a top women ' s sports program. The Duchesses have compiled 16 Virginia Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women Championships in eight sports since 1973. Women ' s and men ' s sports have both come a long way. Also worth mentioning are areas such as alumni support and support from the state government. Private funding for Madison grew to over $475,000 dollars, a 54 percent increase over last year. The money covered faculty research projects library support, scholarships, and other areas. The state has supported Madison through its continued funding. An example of the funding is that Madison has more new construction than any other school in Virginia. These are all examples of a push towards excellence by the university. Hopefully, the refinement of Madison will continue. The timing couldn ' t be better.

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In terms of students, the average Madison freshman has the highest SAT scores in the school ' s history, topping 1 ,000. During high school the students were involved in extracurricular activities, after being student government and club presidents. Admissions can be selective now that close to 8,000 applications for 1400 spots are received. Male enrollment is up to an all-time high of 45 percent with minority enrollment at 3.7 percent. Turning to faculty, over 63 percent of Madison faculty members hold doctorates, a university record. Still growing, the faculty numbers over 400 members. Dr. Thomas Stanton, Vice President for Academic Affairs, explains in his objectives for the year that to insure a quality faculty he wants to continue to recruit and retain the most highly qualified persons and to make a special effort to provide opportunities for women and people from minority races. In addition, Stanton hopes to provide support for travel, research, and scholarly publication. Opening 5 ••

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After a water pipe burst in Shorts Hall, local firemen arrive to sweep the water from the flooded halls Heft). A IMU night-time tradition: C E Diner, and what a visit to C E without being waited on by Eunice herself (below). During old-fashioned registration students make frantic attempts to get the last card before classes close (bottom). A dancer studies in the shadows (far top right) before practicing his routine. A FRESH START program for Freshmen featured bus tours (far bottom) of campus, while ticketing offices got a headstart on parking offenders with new window decals (far top left). Opening 7