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Associated Press - October 27, 2009 4:14 AM ET
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - The clock is ticking at Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis. Make that clocks.
IUPUI has given about 700 freshmen credit-card-sized clocks that count down the days and hours until their graduation. College officials say the clocks put the goal of on-time graduation in front of students every day.
Only 3 of 10 freshmen at Indiana public universities graduate within four years. Taking longer can add thousands of dollars to a student's education debt.
IUPUI freshmen Steven Junkersfeld wore his clock around his neck recently, saying it's a reminder that he can't waste time.
But the clocks aren't a meaningful symbol for everyone. Other students said they keep theirs in a drawer or have already thrown them away.
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