Viewpoints
By Jennifer Fitzenberger
Arizona Summer Wildcat August 26, 1997
Q1: WILL THE INTEGRATED INSTRUCTIONAL FACILITY SUCCEED IN RETAINING
FIRST YEAR STUDENTS?
Q2: WILL THE INTEGRATED INSTRUCTIONAL FACILITY IMPROVE UNDERGRADUATE
EDUCATION?
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ALLI LACROIX,
ART EDUCATION SENIOR
"Freshmen will be more intimidated if they are separated from the
rest of campus - it is much easier to get to know people if they are not
stuck underground. It is nice taking classes with a variety of students,
not just freshmen."
"I don't think education itself will change, but grades may rise
and it may change the way freshmen think about school. It will not be motivating
for freshmen to be stuck with other freshmen."
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JOSHUA LOMPOC, PSYCHOLOGY SENIOR
"If I were a freshman, I would feel alienated - I wouldn't want
to be the people under the stairs. But since I'm not a freshman, I guess
it's all right."
"If the teachers and students are the same, I don't see why it matters
if it's above or below ground, just as long as the atmosphere is comfortable."
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NICK BASSO, JOURNALISM
SOPHOMORE
"I don't think a million-dollar building is going to help, but I
do like that students will be getting more attention."
"I think if freshmen get more attention, they will put more effort
into school. If someone is pushing you, it is easier to fit in. It's kind
of like having your parents still here."
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ROBERT STEIN, BUSINESS SOPHOMORE
"A building does not determine whether people stay or go."
"The facility might be cool, but it will not make a big difference."
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