Office of University Relations

University of Maryland
2101 Turner Hall
College Park, Md., 20740
Phone: (610) 551-2701 Web Site:
www.urhome.umd.edu


November 12, 2013 CONTACT: Mara Dworkin
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 4230 Knox Road
College Park, Md 20742
610.551.2701
mjdworkin55@gmail.com @mjdworkin55

University Of Maryland Increases Minority Enrollment By 8.7 Percent

COLLEGE PARK- The University of Marylands hard work paid off this fall after minority
enrollment for the university increased 8.7 percent.
The increase in minority students is a gratifying sight for the many students, faculty and
administrators who have worked for it, President Wallace Loh said. Below is a list of the
increases according to ethnicity:



President Loh hopes to continue this increase in the next few years and believes that this
significant step forward is only the beginning.
To learn more about the increase in minority enrollment, please visit
www.urhome.umd.edu or contact me at mjdworkin55@gmail.com.
African American 5.3 percent
American Indian 29.1 percent
Asian 8.4 percent
Hispanic 6.6 percent
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About The Office of University Relations
The Office of University Relations works to develop and enhance relationships between the
University of Maryland and the surrounding community. Its mission is to provide resources,
awareness and support among the community. Their core values of excellence, communication
and collaboration assist them in interacting with constituents who are both internal and external
to the University. For more details on The Office of University Relations please visit
www.urhome.umd.edu.
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To: jhottledbk@gmail.com

From: mjdworkin55@gmail.com

Subject: UMD minority enrollment spikes 8.7 percent

Ms. Hottle:

With consideration for The Diamondbacks mission of keeping students, staff and faculty
informed on what is happening on campus, I would like to suggest a news topic about the 8.7
percent increase in minority enrollment at the university. Nembeis of the Naiylanu
community will be inteiesteu in this new infoimation anu exciteu to ieau about Naiylanu's
quest foi uiveisity.

Interview/audio/photos suggestions for news story:
Interview President Wallace Loh- Phone: 301.405.5803 Email: president@umd.edu
Video interview of students, staff and faculty around campus
Photo/interview members of different cultural fraternities and sororities on campus
-EX: Alpha Theta Gamma, Kappa Lambda Xi, Gamma Phi Sigma
Here is the list of specific increases according to race that could be put into to a graph:
African American- 5.3 percent
Ameiican Inuian- 29.1peicent
Asian- 8.4 peicent
Bispanic- 6.6 peicent

To leain moie about the inciease in minoiity eniollment visit www.uihome.umu.euu oi
contact me at 61u.SS1.27u1. I will follow up with you in the next few uays to uiscuss youi
possible involvement anu to answei any questions you may have.
Sincerely,

Mara Dworkin
Public Relations Representative
610-551-2701
mjdworkin55@gmail.com
@mjdworkin55
4230 Knox Road
University of Maryland
College Park, MD., 20742

Piess ielease attacheu below






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Office of University Relations
University of Maryland
2101 Turner Hall
College Park, Md., 20740
Phone: (610) 551-2701 Web Site:
www.urhome.umd.edu


November 12, 2013 CONTACT: Mara Dworkin
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 4230 Knox Road
College Park, Md 20742
610.551.2701
mjdworkin55@gmail.com @mjdworkin55

UMD Professor Recommends Removal of Test in Education and Business
Hanson proposes in new book the negative consequences of tests
COLLEGE PARK- From childhood through adulthood, hundreds of tests that measure
everything from intelligence and aptitude to drugs and integrity consistently bombard
Americans.
F. Allan Hanson, professor of anthropology at the University of Maryland, recently wrote
a book about Americas obsession with tests. His book, Testing Testing: Social Consequences
of the Examined Life, analyzes the unintended and undesirable effects of testing in American
society. Hanson claims American society is addicted to tests including drug tests, intelligence
and aptitude tests and lie detectors.
He believes tests should measure a persons performance, such as skills and lessons that
are useful for a job. Hanson claims behavior and aptitude tests assign people to specific
categories based on their scores. Once placed in a category, people will only think of themselves
according to the expectations associated with those categories.
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M. Dworkin Feature Release pg. 2
The American preoccupation with testing has resulted in a panoply of techniques
dedicated to scanning, probing, weighing, perusing and recoding every last detail of our personal
traits and life experiences, Hanson says. He finds that lie detectors probe into a persons
personal thoughts. This makes the test-taker powerless to hide or control anything. He believes
schools and employers shouldnt use these test when predicting someones behavior or aptitude.
Hanson fears the creation of new technologies will cause future testing to become more
intrusive. However, administrators can eliminate testing and require less aptitude test to
determine acceptance.
If interested in purchasing Testing Testing: Social Consequences of the Examined Life,
visit your local bookstore, contact Denise Cicourel at UC Press, 2120 Berkeley Way, Berkeley,
CA 94720 or visit www.amazon.com.

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To: rgifforddbk@gmail.com

From: mjdworkin55@gmail.com

Subject: Professor proposes no more test in new book

Mr Gifford:

F. Allan Hanson, professor of anthropology at the University, has written a book on the negative
consequences of testing in American society.

In his book, Testing Testing: Social Consequences of the Examined Life, Hanson examines
Americas addiction to testing. He argues the results of these test are unreliable and should not
be used when hiring employees or admitting students into schools. This article would gather a lot
of attention and promote a wide discussion throughout the student body. The Diamondback
could interview students on their positions and start a dialogue through the newspaper.

Suggested interviews/audio/photos for feature:
Video interview of students around campus. Ask their opinion on having no exams
Photo of Testing Testing: Social Consequences of the Examined Life
Interview President Loh on his thoughts- Email: presidentloh@umd.edu
Phone: 301.405.5803
Survey/graph of opinions from students and professors

To learn more about Professor Hansons book, please visit www.urhome.umd.edu.You can also
contact Denis Cicourel at UC Press, 2120 Berkeley Way, CA 94720 for a copy of the book or
visit www.amazon.com.

Sincerely,

Mara Dworkin
Public Relations Representative
610-551-2701
mjdworkin55@gmail.com
@mjdworkin55
4230 Knox Road
University of Maryland
College Park, MD., 20742

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