<p>Joe,
Do you think raising the admission standards would help? When my student was applying the acceptance rate was 70 or 75%. Safety school. Also you should send this letter to administration at UD. Today I received yet another letter addressing the St. Patrick’s day and how to prevent future problems…</p>
<p>It seems they already have. Admission rate is down to 55% now.</p>
<p>As a current student I can tell you that UD’s administration is absolutely horrified by what happened on St. Patrick’s Day. Letters are sent home before SPD every year to encourage parents to talk to their students about drinking and safety, and this year parents got an additional letter afterwards- stating that the University was considering all options to ensure that something like this never happens again. the Stuent Government Association (SGA) is hosting a community discussion to get student input on this. </p>
<p>As far as student plays/arts go:</p>
<p>the theatre program just performed a musical called bare, which is about two gay teens at a catholic boarding school. </p>
<p>music students have individual recitals where they showcase their talents. I have attended many of these and find them to be well attended.</p>
<p>I personally go to a few of the lectures that are offered on campus, but mainly attend the department seminars for my major. I find these much more interesting. </p>
<p>To be completely honest, I wish the admissions rate was even lower. I worked really hard during high school so I could get a great scholarship, because I knew that would be the only way I could afford to go to a four year college. UD drew me in because everyone was so nice and I got a nearly full ride. Many of the students here are very smart and do get good marks, but they also seem to be on social alert 24/7. I’ve never quite caught on to why the ghetto is so alluring every single weekend, but at the same time, I absolutely love my school and I couldn’t imagine myself anywhere else.</p>
<p>How has school responded to impact ghetto problem. This could be a deal-breaker for Daughter who does not drink. School was best I have been to for open house presentation and friendly atmosphere. Engineering school seems great. Is there anything to do in Dayton area?</p>
<p>It’s tough to answer the “anything to do in the Dayton area” question. The arts are very vibrant - you could attend a show each weekend. They have bike paths which go throughout the state of OH which connect all through Dayton. There is a First Friday celebration each month downtown, regular festivals, Dayton Dragons semi-pro baseball, semi-pro hockey team, arena football, … Name your poison.</p>
<p>My student is now ending freshman year, still not a drinker and is very health conscious, and will be attending UD again next year. It took awhile to adjust and find a niche but student really likes the Engineering program and professors, even the liberal arts part of the curriculum. While still not as social as most, is finding things to do: local band on campus, student improv shows, dining out on occasion on Brown St. etc. There are many UD sporting events that seem to be popular at least for the first and second year students. There are also weekly (or 3x/month) CAB events which are nondrinking activites put on by the Campus Activities Board, Greek life, and ArtStreet are options too - (Artstreet is located in the ghetto and shows movies etc.). So there are things to do, just not a ton like if you were in a city like Boston or Columbus. Even though the events of St.Patrick’s day really were upsetting, the campus did react by having the Student Government hold a meeting to discuss. Because this meeting was postponed due to a student death, it was not as well attended as it probably would have been - but the Student Government did put out an online survey to all students to state their opinions on the SPD riot and suggestions as to how the future SPD should be handled. There is also a “smoking” meeting happening this Friday. Discussion about whether or not to have a smoke free campus will be discussed. Unfortunately it is being held in the middle of the day when most have classes 11-12pm. There is a nondrinking club called Club 6 that puts up a few (not many) parties throughout the year. There is also a nondrinking floor that she can live on in Campus South apartments her sophomore year. I think that with the recent events and attention called to the campus, administration is concerned and will react. They recently cancelled a party in the ghetto - Lawnview fest? or something because of what happened on SPD, so maybe things will change for the better. I also hear the Marianist group is great for nondrinkers. There is special interest housing that begins as a sophomore if you really would like to live with your group. Overall my student went from definately transferring to then after comparing UDs Engineering to others in Ohio, decided that UD is a great school and has decided to stay. Hopefully the more students that attend with serious ambitions and interests besides drinking will create a new atmosphere. Because really partying in the ghetto every weekend must get old.</p>
<p>My child just finished fresh amen year and is a Sophomore at UD. She is not a drinker, doesn’t like it. She forces herself to do shots because she won’t fit in if she doesn’t. The drinking is frankly out of hand and the school says the combat it but they do nothing. She is debating whether to transfer or to just stick it out 2 more years. Those who say there ate non alcohol activities really have no clue.</p>
<p>If my child felt forced to do shots there would be no debate about transferring.</p>
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I guess I have no clue, despite having hired at least one UD intern and grad four of the last five years and working with many UD grads. And the opportunities for social outreach: [Live</a> : University of Dayton, Ohio](<a href=“404 : University of Dayton, Ohio”>404 : University of Dayton, Ohio)</p>
<p>They do a good job policing the dorm hallways and rooms for drinking and issue tickets. We are up to four tickets. You do get free consulting after the 2nd ticket.</p>
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<p>Just curious does UD offer free city bus service like many other universities do? Within a 5 mile stretch from UD there is the philharmonic, ballet, contemporary dance, broadway theater, loft theater, opera, art museum, the 2nd Street Market, the Oregon District, the Urban Krag an excellent rock climbing venue, river front which has ice skating in the winter, bike rental located near a bike trail system which extends over 300 miles. If UD could negotiate reduced rates for students for these venues I would think students who were not inclined to drink could have lots to do.</p>