Digital History

HITO 141 Winter 2024

The News Of Fifth college be born

This article from the University of California journal, 《The University Report》, is a great resource for understanding the expansion of the Fifth College at the University of California in 1985. This journal article focuses on why the Fifth College was needed and tells the story from the time the Fifth College program was initiated and the problems that were faced with this program at the Fifth College.

The Fifth College was born out of an increase in enrollment and a desire to keep the UC San Diego college system intact

– Andrew Pribe

It is mentioned in this article that UCSDis facing an increasing student population and needs to find a way to accommodate them. Expanding the existing colleges or creating a fifth college are the two main options. Having also analyzed the advantages and disadvantages of expanding an existing college and establishing a new one. Expanding existing colleges has merit from a cost standpoint, but creating a fifth college offers a more sustainable solution for UCSD’s growing student body. It fosters a vibrant college system, accommodates the influx effectively, and aligns with the university’s commitment to serving qualified students. While the initial cost might be higher, the long-term benefits outweigh the drawbacks, making the fifth college an exciting and necessary step for UCSD’s future.

The University Report, September 18, 1985, UCSD Student Newspapers. Special Collection & Archives, UC San Diego Library

This is a very rare resource, as it is difficult to see newspaper templates and styles from earlier years in this day and age. I am thankful that these historic documents have been left on record through a digital resource to contribute to the understanding of UCSD’s history for us now and for those who will come after us. This digital resource makes it easier for future UCSD students to learn about the school’s history and helps them better understand the reasons for its expansion.

This source can be found at https://library.ucsd.edu/historyofucsd/index.html#ark:bb9967029g