45% Increase

I am happy to report that our undergraduate program is in good shape. 150 students are currently enrolled in the philosophy program (major and minor), which is an increase of  45% since the beginning of this semester. The philosophy minor, in particular, turns out to be a popular choice, and we intend to increase the number of philosophy students during the next two years through even more intensified recruitment. However, the number of female students and minority students is still not sufficient, though, on a more positive note, our tutoring program, which Prof. Steel initiated, is very successful. Abelard Podgorski, Karl Devries, and Jessica Hix are excellent tutors. We are currently discussing a new concept for and structure of the philosophy club, which needs to be energized and diversified. In the future, the club will be coordinated by an undergraduate student and one of our graduate students. In addition, we intend to establish a mentor program that couples graduate students with undergraduate students who study philosophy.

[Prof. Christian Lotz, Director of the Undergraduate Program]