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durtiamreglon.com Durham's university still a popular choice THE CANADIAN STATESMAN ♦ JANUARY 25,2006 ♦ PAGE 9 UOIT sees 13.4 per cent more high school ; students looking its way this year LOOKING FOR MORE AFTER-TAX INCOME? BY CRYSTAL CRIMI Staff Writer DURHAM - More students are making Durham's Durham's university their first choice for post-second- . ary education. According to the Ontario Universities' Application Application Centre's preliminary figures, the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) saw 13.4 per cent more applications from secondary school students this year, with 22.8 per cent more making it their top pick. It's the third year in a row UOIT has experienced an increase in interest. "We're very pleased to see those numbers," said Richard Levin, UOIT vice-president of strategic enrolment management and registrar. On average across the province, universities saw a 1.6 per cent increase in growth, with 3.7 per cent more students listing them as their first choice. "We expected above-average growth, but to be at the front for three years in a row is above our expectations," said Mr. Levin. The growth applies to UOIT programs right across the board this year, especially in business and engineering, which illustrates high student satisfaction, said Mr. Levin. Last year, UOIT introduced introduced courses such as forensic science, bachelor of information, game development and networking technology programs that were popular, he added. "Word gets around; students talk to their friends," said Mr. Levin. The school won't have its first major graduation until 2007, as it only opened its doors in 2003. "Graduates are very good ambassadors if they've had a good experience, which we think they have," he said. "Not having any alumni is an additional challenge." . He said the school also specializes in programs and doesn't offer courses such as general arts; UOIT's objective is to have 6,500 students by 2010. It expects 4,000 this fall. "(The numbers) are right on target, In fact, they're better than we need to meet our objective," said Mr. Levin. "It's really quick growth." He doesn't have the data yet on how many of this year's high .school applicants are from Durham, but said UOIT's population is about 40 per cent local. He added 70 to 80 per cent of applications come from outside the region, particularly Scarborough Scarborough and York' and Peel regions. The application centre is still receiving forms and a complete report on secondary applications is expected in February. Glenn Fischer (905) 623-2336 or (800) 268-3038 glenn_fischer@scotiamcleod.com Oshawa Kicks 2006 Winter Training Schedule Durham College Athletic Complex $6 per visit. Open to everyone. 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