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?

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."

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."

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."

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."