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To achieve our goals, I recognize that we must have appropriate levels of resources, and I have committed a major part of my time and effort to developing those. Growth of our student body will provide important resources for us to expand our faculty and staff, something I believe to be absolutely essential for future competitiveness.
Our students must have the finest faculty, the best facilities, opportunities to engage in great research and experiential learning programs, and support for their physical and mental well-being. Enrollment growth can help us achieve those things.
Looks like he's doing a damn fine job on following through...
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Tech could see its highest total of incoming freshman since it raised its admissions requirements significantly in 2012, according to statistics compiled by Tech’s admissions office. That fall, first-time freshman enrollment fell from 1,632 students in 2011 to 1,307 students. The number rose to 1,552 freshmen in 2013. This year, Tech has already admitted more than 3,500 students.
I know admitted does not equal actual enrollment but even if we get half of those admitted it's still a good increase.
