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University finances continue to thrive

The 2011 financial responsibility report, for the 2009–10 fiscal year, has not been re¬leased yet, but Union was given a positive score on the previous year’s report, which analyzed the 2008–2009 fiscal year.
The Higher Education Act of 1965 requires a financial responsibility report for private institutions. The test scores each institution between a 1.0 and 3.0 based on a composite of three ratios: a primary re¬serve ratio, an equity ratio and a net income ratio, the Federal Student Aid website said. […]

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Vocatio center offers training, development for students

From the time one enters college, the future is never far from his or her mind. For those looking to stay on track through professional development, Union offers the Vocatio Center for Life Calling and Career, formerly known as Career Services.
On Sept. 12, the Vocatio Center opened its doors with a new name and mission statement.
After recognizing the need for a more holistic approach focused on servant leadership and vocation, Jacqueline Taylor, assistant dean of students and director of the Vocatio Center, along with her department, implemented a strategic plan to move to a concentration in individual ministry within each student discipline. Their comprehensive plan was to identify life calling and career development with the goal of authentic service. […]

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‘Ringers’ hinder intramural team camaraderie

Intramurals. They are a part of many college students’ lives. We all play them for different reasons.

Some of us play lower-division intramurals simply for a fun time with friends. Some students may have played sports in high school but decided it was too time-consuming or were not quite good enough to play in college. Those students play intramurals because they miss playing sports and enjoy it. […]