University Communications University of Maryland College Park, MD 20742 301-405-4621 emailum@umd.edu http://www.newsdesk.umd.edu/ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nov.

11, 2012 Contact: Zachary Berman Public Relations Associate 410-802-9400 zaberman@terpmail.umd.edu More Minority Students Enroll At University of Maryland COLLEGE PARK, Md. Diversity at the university proliferates as minority enrollment increased 8.7% this fall. 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. Specific minority enrollment increases are as follows: Minority American Indian Asian Hispanic African American Increase 29.1%, 46 students 8.4%, 44 students 6.6%, 28 students 5.3%, 34 students

According to university admission statistics, overall campus enrollment increased only less than 1 percent. (more)

Minorities, Pg. 2 Despite faculty and students recent efforts to produce desired results, the university can do more, Loh said. For more information on minority enrollment, visit http://www.newsdesk.umd.edu/facts/quickfacts.cfm. ###!

NEWS RELEASE E-PITCH TO: Rebecca Lurye, Diamondback News Editor newsumdbk@gmail.com FROM: Zachary Berman, University Communications, Public Relations Associate zaberman@terpmail.umd.edu Subject: UMD minority student enrollment increases to 8.7% Date: Nov. 11, 2012 Ms. Lurye: University of Maryland minority enrollment rose 8.7 percent this fall. President Wallace Loh praises both student and faculty for contributing to this increase. They will take more action in the future to continue the universitys success. This story can include the following: Statistics for specific minority population increase available at http://www.newsdesk.umd.edu/facts/quickfacts.cfm. Interview with President Wallace Loh about university diversity available at http://www.president.umd.edu/media_coverage/. Efforts students and faculty have made to increase diversity, and their plans for future engagement available from the Multicultural Involvement and Community Advocacy website, http://thestamp.umd.edu/student_involvement/mica. For more information, email the chief diversity officer at kshorter@umd.edu or visit the Office of Diversity and Inclusion website, http://www.provost.umd.edu/diversity/. Sincerely, Zachary Berman Public Relations Associate University Communications University of Maryland College Park, MD 20742 410-802-9400 zaberman@terpmail.umd.edu ###!

University Communications University of Maryland College Park, MD 20742 301-405-4621 emailum@umd.edu http://www.newsdesk.umd.edu/ Contact: Zachary Berman Public Relations Associate 410-802-9400 zaberman@terpmail.umd.edu FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nov. 11, 2012 UMD Professor Condemns Testing In Newly Released Book Author discusses the negative outcomes of tests and reasons society employs them COLLEGE PARK, Md. Today, many people adamantly oppose societys dependency on testing. F. Allan Hanson, professor of anthropology at the University of Maryland, is one of these critics. He poses his oppositions in his new book, Testing Testing: Social Consequences of the Examined Life. Hanson diagnoses society with an addiction to tests, and discusses the consequences of their use. The American preoccupation with testing has resulted in a panoply of techniques dedicated to scanning, probing, weighing, perusing and recording every last detail of our personal traits and life experiences, he said. He specifically discourages the use of integrity, drug, and intelligence and aptitude tests in his book. (more)

Testing, Pg. 2 Testing integrity, lie detectors are extremely vile because they elicit a privacy invasion. The test taker cannot conceal their private thoughts, Hanson said. Additionally, the results often yield inaccuracies. Employers simultaneously use drug tests to screen applicants and monitor employees. Hanson classifies these tests as an over usage, and only recommends them under high suspicion. Consequences and rationales Pertaining to behavior and aptitude tests, the consequence is emotional baggage. Results assign participants to labeling categories. People are treated, act and think of themselves within these categories forever, Hanson said. Hanson explains that agencies use tests for quick information about whom to employ, admit or arrest. Decisions are made about people not on the basis of what they have done, or even what they certainly will do, but in terms of what they might do, Hanson said. Despite his widespread distaste, Hanson praises performance tests. Overall, these yield more practical explanations of a persons capabilities. As if agencies do not complete enough personal testing, Hanson predicts that future tests will provide more detailed knowledge. Todays scientific advancement only increases the possibilities to obtain more information. (more)

Testing, Pg. 3 For more information on Hansons book, contact Denise Cicourel at UC Press, 2120 Berkeley Way, Berkeley, Ca. 94720 or visit the University of Californias e-book collection at http://publishing.cdlib.org/ucpressebooks/view?docId=ft4m3nb2h2&brand. The book is available for purchase on www.amazon.com. ###

FEATURE RELEASE E-PITCH TO: Rob Gifford, Diamondback Diversions Editor diversionsdbk@gmail.com FROM: Zachary Berman, University Communications, Public Relations Associate zaberman@terpmail.umd.edu Subject: UMD anthropology professor belittles testing in newly released book Date: Nov. 11, 2012 Mr. Gifford: F. Allan Hanson released, Testing Testing: Social Consequences of the Examined Life. In this book, he condemns societys dependency on testing, and discusses the negative outcomes on people. This is relevant to students who often complete integrity, intelligence and aptitude tests. I suggest the following: Purchase the book on www.amazon.com or view it online at the University of California e-book collection, http://publishing.cdlib.org/ucpressebooks/view?docId=ft4m3nb2h2&brand=ucpre ss. Research background information on F. Allan Hanson at http://anthropology.ku.edu/~kuanth/people/hanson-f-allan.shtml. Interview F. Allan Hanson by contacting Denise Cicourel at UC Press, 2120 Berkeley Way, Berkeley, Ca. 94720. Publish article about findings in diversions section Sincerely, Zachary Berman Public Relations Associate University Communications University of Maryland College Park, MD 20742 410-802-9400 zaberman@terpmail.umd.edu ###