If one all-school retreat occurred at the beginning of the school year, students would be more likely to go, especially if syllabus shock hasn't had a chance to take affect. Multnomah students should not be required to attend. Only students who want to go should attend. According to Dr. Wayne Strickland, Multnomah's academic dean, one reason Stugo hasn't allocated more funds for a retreat is lack of student interest. If students would let a Stugo officer know how much they would like to have their retreats paid for, Stugo might make the retreat a priority in its budgeting.
Retreats are a fun and important time for college students' social lives.
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