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The University of Georgia Fact Book 1986 THEFACTBOOK1986COVER The University of Georgia Fact Book 1986 THEFACTBOOK1986COVER Artist Unknown DAVID CRENSHAW BARROW Oil on Canvas 25 x 30 inches The University of Georgia Collection Photographed by W. Robert Nix, Professor of Art David Crenshaw Barrow, the twelfth chancell or of the University of Georgia, was elected to office in 1906 after a short term as acting chancellor following the death of Wa lter Barnard Hill. Chancellor Barrow was a university graduate (BS, 1874), a faculty member in Mathematics and in Engineering, served as Department Head of Engineering and of Mathematics, and was Dean of the Franklin Coll ege of Arts and Sciences at the time of his election as chancellor. Raised in Athens, the great-grandson, grandson, and son of University Trustees, Chancell or Barrow establ ished a relationship with the university that spanned more than half a century. A popular chancellor, Barrow set out to implement the ambitious plans of his predecessor and accomplished much more. During his nineteen years in office, the foundations for the Colleges of Agriculture, Forest Resources, Home Economics, Education, Business Administration, Journalism, and the Graduate School were established; new curricular and degree programs resulted in significant enrollment increases; the facu lty was expanded dramatically; nine major campus buildings were completed; and major increases in financial support were achieved. In addition, Chancellor Barrow saw the university through World War I, the admission of women to the university, growing concern over the ro le of intercollegiate athletics (including the exuberance of alumni and students at athletic events, the onset of the Georgia Tech riva lry, and questionable admission requirements for athletes), and the emergence of the undergraduate student as a force in the life of the university. The University of Georgia clearly reached a new threshold under the leadership of Chancellor Barrow. Sources: T. W. Reed, David Crenshaw Barrow; Robert Preston Brooks, The University of Georgia Under Sixteen Administrations, 1785-1955; Thomas G. Dyer, The University of Georgia: A Bicentennial History, 1785- 1985. THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA ATHENS, GEORGIA A UNIT OF THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA @ THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA Office of the President Dear Colleagues and Friends: It is my pleasure to present this 1986 University of Georgia Fact Book. During my short time as your Interim President, I have been impressed with the overall strength of our University. You will find that the facts presented in this book document the significant stature of The University of Georgia. They mirror also the dedication and support of so many faculty and staff members, students, alumni, and friends everywhere. I hope all of you find this to be a valuable reference, shedding light on our past and present as we journey into our third century of teaching, research, and public service. sa;·nc :rely b ~ ;r!,~. r Hen K~ sit:rd Interim President jc Lustrat House Athens, Georgia 30602 (404) 542-1214 PREFACE AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS While it is impossible to quantify all of the attributes of institutional greatness, inevitably answers to questions of institutional strength rest with hard data. The purpose of the Fact Book is to chronicle-through objective figures-the tangible evidence of progress and stature attained by the University of Georgia. Perhaps future fact books should carry a section listing more subjective testimony to the university's accomplishments. Suggestions for additional or more detailed data for future editions are welcome and are encouraged to insure the utility of the Fact Book as a comprehensive reference to useful information about the University of Georgia. The information contained in the Fact Book reflects the work of many people in the university community, and sincere appreciation is extended to those responsible for the noted accomplish­ ments as well as those who help record the facts. Special recognition in the production of the Fact Book must go to Professor Robert Nix for his cover photography, to Amy Kartheiser and Dianne Bishop who typeset the pages, and to the University Printing Department staff who produced the final document. We are also indebted to Dr. Nancy G. Holmes, whose work with previous editions has made the Fact Book so notable. Larry G. Jones, Associate Director Office of Institutional Research and Planning December 30, 1986 iv TABLE OF CONTENTS Page List of Figures .............................................................. ix GENERAL INFORMATION Charter of the University of Georgia Preamble ................................. 3 University of Georgia Perspective ........................................... 4 Purpose ............................................................... 5 Chronological Highlights in the History of the University of Georgia ............................................... 6 Institutional and Professional Accreditation ................................... 9 Commitment to Affirmative Action ......................................... 9 University of Georgia International Agreements ............................... 10 Flag of the University of Georgia .......................................... 12 Seal of the University of Georgia ........................................... 13 ADMINISTRATION Board of Regents. 16 Board of Regents' Staff. 16 Central Administrative Officers ............................................ 17 Presidents or Chancellors of the University of Georgia .......................... 17 Deans of Colleges and Schools. 18 Directors of Institutes and Service Units ..................................... 19 University Standing Committees ........................................... 22 Presidential Search Committees ............................................ 22 University of Georgia Foundation Trustees ................................... 23 University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc: Members of the Board of Directors ....................................... 24 ADMISSIONS New Freshmen: Fa111960-1986 .......................................... 26 High Schools of Entering Freshmen: Fall 1986 ................................ 27 Mean College Scholastic Aptitude Test Scores for Freshman Classes: Fall 1966-1986 ..................................................... 28 Distribution of High School Grade-Point Averages for Entering Freshmen: Fall 1982-1986 ..................................................... 30 Entering National Merit and Achievement Scholars: Fa111974-1986 .............. 31 Undergraduate Transfers: Fa111972-1986 .................................. 31 Colleges and Universities from which Undergraduate Students Transferred to the University of Georgia: Fall 1986 ................................... 32 Distribution of Entering Grade-Point Averages for Undergraduate Transfers: Fa111982-1986 ..................................................... 33 Graduate School Admissions: Fall 1968-1986 ............................... 34 ENROLLMENT Fall Quarter Enrollment by Class: 1965-1975 ............................... 36 Fall Quarter Enrollment by Class: 1976-1986 ............................... 36 College Enrollment by Quarter: FY 1978-79-1986-87 ......................... 38 Cumulative Resident and Non-Resident Campus Enrollment ..................... 42 Regularly Enrolled Foreign Students by Country: Fall 1986 ..................... 43 Distribution of Fall 1986 Regular Enrollment by State of Residence ............... 44 v Distribution of Fall 1986 Regularly Enrolled Georgia Residents by County of Residence ............................................... 46 Selected Personal Characteristics of Regularly Enrolled Students: Fall 1986 .................................................. 48 Enrollment Progression of First-Time Students Entering Fall Quarter 1976-1985........................................ 50 DEGREES CONFERRED Degrees Conferred by Year and School: FY 1966-67-1975-76 ................... 54 Degrees Conferred by Year, School, and Sex: FY 1976-77-1985-86............... 56 Summary of Degrees Conferred by Program Classification: FY 1985-86 ............ 62 Graduation Rates for New Matriculants: Fall Quarter 1975-1985 ................ 64 Degree Majors: 1986 . 66 Popular Degree Majors: Fall 1986 ......................................... 70 ACADEMIC INFORMATION Class Sizes, Courses, and Sections: FY 1985-86 ............................... 72 Total U'niversity Student Credit Hours: FY 1985-86 ........................... 72 Distribution of Student Credit-Hour Loads: Fall 1986 .......................... 73 Student Class Rank by Student Classification: Fall Quarter 1986 Cumulative Grade-Point Average ........................... 74 Distribution of Grades by Class: Fall Quarter 1984-1986 ....................... 75 Honors Program Enrollment and Sections: FY 1985-86 ......................... 76 Honors Program Awards: FY 1963-64-1985-86 .............................. 76 Distribution of Honors Students by Major and Class: Fall 1986 ................... 77 Statistical Analysis of Advanced Placement ................................... 78 Graduate Assistantships: Fall 1986 ........................................ 79 Graduate Fellowships and Assistantships Awarded through the Graduate School: Fall 1986 ............................................ 79 Matriculation Fees by Quarter: Fa111974-Fall1986 ........................... 80 Estimated Cost of Education: 1976-1986................................... 83 University of Georgia Libraries: National Ranking of Resources and Services ...............................................
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