SBU sets record enrollment numbers

[ganyguy]

The enrollment numbers at SBU have been quite remarkable and they’re due to a number of things…new programs, an increasingly refreshed physical plant, great value, a passionate alumni group, etc But one of the main factors driving enrollment is our incredibly impressive admissions’ staff. Led by Bernie Valento,their work and effort is absolutely relentless. At present, we are defying some significant trends. Here’s to keeping it going well into the future!

[Chuck]

Bullseye from Ganyguy. Five years ago I stated the following in response to Sister Margaret accomplishments in regard to enrollment.

Poster stated "On the enrollment topic, the turnaround actually started during Sister Margaret’s administration."

Above statement is truthful, but it is extremely misleading.
-- The turnaround started with the hiring of Bernie Valento, which occurred during Sister Margaret's last year as president.
-- Bernie Valento deserves the credit for the turnaround in enrollment and not Sister Margaret.

Enrollment under Sister Margaret declined until hiring of Bernie Valento.
-- In attached May 13, 2015 article "St. Bonaventure Says Cost Cutting Is Sign of Times, Not Cause For Alarm" Sister Margaret herself acknowledges Bonas' declining enrollment "we aren't growing revenues as fast because enrollment is being challenged because of the declining demographics," Carney said.
-- In attached BV article "Enrollment figures declining for 2014-15" enrollment was at it's highest the year prior to Sister Margaret. Since Sister Margaret became president "student population was down 19.6 percent from 10 years ago" which is when Sister Margaret became president.

Looking back is not important. What is important is the future looks bright with Dr. Dennis DePerro and Bernie Valento.

spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/jamestown/news/2015/05/12/st--bonaventure-struggles
www.thebvnewspaper.com/2014/09/18/enrollment-figures-declining-for-2014-15/

bonabandwagon.proboards.com/thread/16640/enrollment-numbers?page=2