Claire Kirby provided comments for ‘UNC Charlotte sees a shift: More students and more from outside Mecklenburg County’

Source: AOL

The shift has led to a more geographically diverse university, said Claire Kirby, associate provost for enrollment management at UNC Charlotte. It also leads to a livelier campus, as a smaller percentage of students have the option of living at home and commuting.

“The more diverse the student population in terms of where they’re coming from, the more enriching the experience is for all students,” Kirby said. “Even the commuters live across the street in a lot of cases.”

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