NEWS OF NOTE

College's revitalized Ph.D. program more than doubles this year.

A new group of 38 Ph.D. students learns about the College's research resources and its technology infrastructure.

A tremendous infusion of effort in the College's Ph.D. program has resulted in an unprecedented 253% increase in enrollment, further diversifying our international influence and buttressing the College's identity as a research institution.

Since new facilitators Eminent Scholar Ronald Lee and administrator Eleanor Polster took the helm in October, 2003, the program's student count has skyrocketed from 15 to 38. The U.S., China, Vietnam, Trinidad, and India were represented prior to the influx. Now, 11 new countries-including six from Asia and the Middle East, Guyana, Argentina, Nicaragua, and Jamaica-are included in the mix.

"This will give the College good visibility and help with our Carnegie Research I status," Polster said. "While there's a big demand for this program, because of resource limitations, we will not be admitting students again for two more years; however, this also will allow us to settle the new students and get them on the proper path."