A Survey of the Composition of Undergraduate Students at Daystar University: Their Changing Patterns and Implications for Future Planning of Appropriate Student Ministries

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to identify the characteristics of undergradu- ate students of Daystar University in order to create awareness to the administra- tion for future planning of relevant student ministries. The researcher used data which was obtained from the Registrar's office covering students who have en- rolled in the institution from 1984 to 1992/93. A document on their age and marital status at entry, sex, nationality, Christian status (saved/not saved/uncertain) was arranged and analyzed by year of entry.. The total population of 1000 students was studied. Additional information re- ported includes disciplinary cases and responses on overall opinion on students from interviewed faculty and staff who at the time of the interview had served in Daystar for 5 or more years. Results indicate that the students are younger and disciplinary cases are on the increase. The group is international and interdenominational. Recommendations include the need for continued spiritual guidance; more residential tutors and administrators; establishment of a counseling and a foreign students' office.