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IU Kokomo chancellor recognized as top Israeli academic in the world working outside Israel 0 6 J U N E 2 01 2

KOKOMO, Ind. -- Indiana University Kokomo Chancellor Michael Harris' dedication to scholarly work and his successful leadership in higher education have earned him recognition by one of Israel's leading newspapers as the top Israeli in academics worldwide working outside Israel.

"The Most Successful Israelis in the World -- A Special Project: Made In Israel," published April 27 by Maariv, the second-largest newspaper in Israel, cited Harris as an exceptional leader in academics and listed him among 10 honorees serving as sources of "Israeli pride, the international edition." Other honorees were recognized for their achievements in the fields of music, high tech, culinary, computers, nightlife, television, medicine, physics and real estate.

"Michael's strong and strategic stewardship of Indiana University's Kokomo campus, which continues to experience dramatic growth in enrollment, academic offerings and community engagement, along with his notable scholarly achievements, make him a most deserving recipient of this outstanding honor," IU President Michael A. McRobbie said. "By way of his dynamic personality, enthusiasm file:///C|/Users/mharri48/Pictures/IU%20Kokomo%20Chancellor.htm[11/25/2013 1:38:34 PM]

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and experience in a number of leadership positions, Michael is helping to strengthen IU Kokomo's role as a major player in revitalizing the region it serves and significantly improving the quality of life for all who live and work in north central Indiana."

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According to the newspaper report, Harris and his fellow honorees "hold the most desirable positions in their fields. They're responsible for innovations, advancements and resources."

The report adds that Harris "is probably the first and only Israeli today that leads an American university or campus in his position as chancellor of IU Kokomo, which is part of the prestigious Indiana University."

"There are many successful Israeli academics in the U.S., so to be recognized is overwhelming," said Harris, 56, who was born in South Africa and raised on a commune in Israel.

Harris retired at the rank of major as an intelligence officer from the Israeli Defense Forces. He has lived in the U.S. since the late 1980s.

"I don't have strong enough words to describe how incredibly humbled I feel, especially being in the company of the others who were selected," Harris said.

Maariv acknowledged a number of Harris' accomplishments, including 40 published articles and five books (one in the past year), and an educational background that spans the globe. He received a Ph.D. in public policy from IU, a master's degree from Tel Aviv University and an undergraduate degree in economics and business administration from Bar-Ilan University. Additionally, he is a

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graduate of two of the Harvard Graduate School of Education's leadership programs (IEM and MDP).

Harris became chancellor of IU Kokomo in July 2010, and he is currently working to ensure the campus plays an important role in the future success of north central Indiana. To this end, he has set forth strategic goals based on three themes: academic excellence and student success; building relationships and making friends; and regional transformation.

In less than two years under his leadership, the campus has seen major growth in student enrollment, implemented 15 new degree programs, increased significantly its online course offerings, dramatically increased fundraising, began a competitive athletic program and a successful bid to NAIA membership, and completed a variety of infrastructure projects. These accomplishments, Harris says, build upon the vision for IU's regional campuses as set forth by IU President McRobbie.

Other outstanding Israelis recognized in the special report are: Music: Miri Ben-Ari, a prominent violinist.

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Nightlife: Guy Gerber, an electronic DJ/producer and musician Television: Aviv Nevo, a venture capitalist and major shareholder in Time Warner Medicine: Dr. Gideon Koren, pediatrician, clinical pharmacologist and toxicologist Physics: Dr. Amnon Yariv, the Martin and Eileen Summerfield Professor of applied physics and professor of electrical engineering at Caltech Real estate: Chaim Katzman, chairman of Gazit-Globe Ltd.

On The Move News - May 2012 30 MAY 2012

Dear Colleagues, As we end another phenomenal academic year, we celebrate the many activities and accomplishments that have taken place on campus this month. IU Kokomo has been “On the Move” in a big way. Recently we all celebrated Commencement, the time of the year in which we take the most pride in the achievements of our students. It is the hard work of the entire IU Kokomo community that makes commencement day a success. For that I am immensely grateful and express deep appreciation to each and every one of you. It is truly a time of exhilaration and happiness.

Commencement The Class of 2012 began a new Indiana University Kokomo tradition Tuesday May 8, celebrating Commencement in the campus’ new pavilion. Family members, faculty, and staff cheered and took pictures as the graduates processed to the pavilion, smiling and ready to celebrate. IU President Michael A. McRobbie called the day a celebration of accomplishments, and congratulated the class on reaching the important milestone of graduation. The pavilion was just one of the many changes the 493-member graduating class embraced during their academic experiences at IU Kokomo. The Class of 2012 actively participated in our on-going transformation in becoming a world class regional campus, part of a world-class university. Some of the graduates began blowing bubbles, then burst into cheers as it concluded. Thank you to the many members of faculty and staff who attended the ceremony to support our graduates! Your presence was deeply appreciated.

The Pavilion will provide a permanent home for outdoor Commencement and a venue for community events. It is a wonderful place for our Commencement ceremony, and our campus and community will benefit from it for years to come. We are making history and building a new tradition.

We were thrilled to host again, our annual Commencement Luncheon. Members of the platform party, faculty senate leaders, legislators, and other IUK friends and donors were in attendance. We recognized Amber Cargile, our Distinguished Alumni Award winner, as well as gave a toast to President McRobbie for his gift of the Pavilion, and his remarkable leadership of IU. This was truly a first class event, and one we are proud to host annually.

Tali and I would like to thank faculty and staff who attended the Commencement after party at the Kelley house. It was wonderful to relax together after an exciting day.

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School of Nursing and Division of Allied Health Sciences marked both an ending and beginning Thursday May 3, with recognition and pinning ceremonies, celebrating entrance into the health professions. The School of Nursing honored 47 Bachelor of Science in Nursing and 50 R.N. to B.S.N. graduates during its recognition ceremony, in Havens Auditorium. The Division of Allied Health honored seven Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging Technology and 11 Associate of Science in Radiography graduates at its first-ever recognition ceremony and pinning. Medical imaging technology students must perform community and campus service, in addition to completing their degrees, to earn pins.

We celebrated the academic achievement of our students at two events Monday May 7. Master's degree students were honored at the annual hooding ceremony, while undergraduates received awards at the Honors Convocation. The hooding ceremony honored 34 master's degree recipients, in business, public management, and liberal studies. The hood marks them as receiving graduate degrees. Each student received his or her hood from a mentor faculty member. At Honors Convocation, Jeremy Gibson, student body president, presented the Amicus awards to Christina Downey, assistant professor of psychology, and to adjunct faculty members Michael Fiscel and Joseph Seaborn. Students choose these award winners through a vote.

Nearly a hundred students showed up for this year’s senior salute on May 7th. Students were able to enjoy refreshments, music and prizes. Congratulations seniors!

I would like to congratulate those employees who have taken the time to complete a degree while working hard to make IU Kokomo the best regional campus in the world. Good job graduates!

Purdue’s Commencement took place on Wednesday May 9, with 44 students participating in the graduation ceremony held in Havens auditorium. Congratulations!

Enrollment and Growth Indiana University Kokomo continues its growth trend into the first summer session, with an increase of more than 12%. Overall enrollment on Monday May 14, the first day of the session, enrollment was up 12.5% from the first day of the 2011 session. The number of credit hours taken grew 14.4%. I believe the increase is due to the quality of degree programs, the wide variety of classes offered, and the Student Success Tuition Discount program, which saves a student a year's worth of tuition and helps to ensure degree completion. IU President Michael A. McRobbie announced earlier this year all IU campuses will offer a 25% summer school discount in an effort to provide financial relief to students, promote year-round college attendance, shorten the time it takes students to graduate, and make more effective use of campus facilities state wide.

In June of 2011, we began to monitor stats for our Flickr account. At the time, we had 88,464 views -- which included a two-year span from when the account was activated in July 2009 to June 2011.

We worked hard to increase our Flickr posts and views, and it paid off on December 12, of 2011, when our views doubled to 178,408. As of May 10, 2012, we have reached an outstanding 348,861 total views. What is most exciting is the increase in views after Commencement. On May 9th, we set our single day record for the most views, with 48,176 total views! All of the photos viewed were Commencement photos or related to events leading up to Commencement. More than 260 photos, which were of commencement, were individually viewed approximately 185 times in a 24 hour period. While we use photos to communicate what is happening at IU Kokomo, the ultimate goal for our students is to graduate and cherish the memories made along the way.

The dean’s council approved a new summer schedule which will now have two week, four week, and six week classes. In addition, we will have a ‘Maymester’ program with innovative classes.

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I am delighted to let you know for the fall 2012 semester, the week before finals and finals week will have extended hours for the library. The library will remain open until 11:30 p.m. to allow students additional to study and better prepare for finals. Despite the additional hours, there will be a library employee, a student worker, and an IT support person, until closing. Dave Selby will also have a police officer stay until midnight to ensure students and workers leave safely.

Budget Construction for FY2012-13 has been completed. We were the first campus to have our budget construction completed. This is a result of the excellent work we all did together during budget hearings. There was excellent preparation for these hearings, and the presenters were very well prepared. We were transparent and allocated our resources, based on our three themes and strategic plan. Budgets are about values, and that is our focus.

Athletics We sponsored our Inaugural Athletic Banquet on April 26, at the Elite Banquet and Conference Center. Tom Buck, the key note speaker, discussed the positive role that athletics can have on students and their future. With approximately 140 in attendance, this event celebrated the accomplishments of our athletic teams in their first year of competition, as well as introduced the addition of cross country in the fall. I believe that this once again marks the beginning of a new tradition that will bring us together.

Indiana University Kokomo has selected Jason VanAlstine to lead the men’s and women’s cross country teams in their inaugural seasons. VanAlstine, who is also an assistant professor of economics, wants to field a team with men and women committed not only to being competitive athletes, but also to being outstanding students. VanAlstine, a first-time coach, was a four-year member of the varsity cross country team at St. Vincent College, Latrobe, Pennsylvania. He has started recruiting efforts, with plans to begin practices this summer. Meets will be scheduled during the fall semester. Congratulations Jason!

We have begun to sign the first basketball recruits for the upcoming season. Go Cougars!

Campus Activities Many successful activities have taken place, including the inaugural Women in Philanthropy Awards ceremony held on campus. This event was a tremendous success. We had so much positive feedback. Our campus made a lasting impression on those in attendance. It was said that we were the perfect venue for this inaugural event and the energy on campus was inspirational.

Three Indiana University Kokomo students received the inaugural Women Helping Women: Honoring Student Volunteer Leadership awards. IU First Lady Laurie Burns McRobbie, founding co-chairwoman of the Women's Philanthropy Council at Indiana University, presented the awards to Hollie Boyles, Stacy James and Kristianna Upchurch, recognizing their outstanding volunteer service. Congratulations Hollie, Stacy and Kristianna!

The Nursing Faculty of Ivy Tech was invited to have tea with the IU Kokomo Nursing Faculty on Thursday, April 1. The purpose of the tea was to take some time away from work to talk, laugh and network with each other. This develops long-lasting relationships and helps our students who transition from Ivy Tech.

Money Smart Week ran from April 21-28. The SIFE students gave a presentation on Escape Debt, which included personal finance, money management, budgeting, credit cards and credit scores information. Tyana Lange gave a presentation on Paying for College and provided information about loans, scholarships, and grants. We appreciate these much needed information sessions to help our students be fiscally responsible. file:///C|/Users/mharri48/Pictures/IU%20Kokomo%20Chancellor.htm[11/25/2013 1:38:34 PM]

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Take Back the Night/Angel Walk was again a very successful event. The rally began at 5:30 p.m. on April 24, with the one-mile walk following the rally. Tali and I welcomed the opportunity to participate and interact with the community and walk for such an important cause. The IU Kokomo American Democracy Project and the Family Service Association of Howard County sponsor this annual event, which raises money for the FSA's domestic violence shelter. Participants raised more than $20,000 this year.

For the first time, the Indiana University Kokomo Crescendos and Diminuendos show choirs performed one of the most popular shows in musical history, “The Music of Les Miserables.” The performances took place in the newly renovated Havens Auditorium. The show was set during the 1832 June Rebellion in France, and was presented in the 10th anniversary format, often seen on PBS. It was a first-class performance and I encourage you to attend future performances. Now with 80 vocalists, the Crescendos recently formed an a cappella group of 16 singers, called the Diminuendos. Many of those singers held the 15 lead roles in “The Music of Les Miserables,” which was a full costume show with narration.

On the annual beautification dayThursday May 3, many pitched in – helping plant lantanas, dahlias, and marigolds in flowerbeds throughout campus. More than 40 volunteers donned work gloves to plant flower containers in front of the Main Building, and to fill the flowerbeds in the quad. Campus beautification has been a top priority since my arrival at IU Kokomo. Thank you to all the volunteers and the physical plant staff. This is an on-going transformation, from a project we started two years ago, and we are going to make it the most beautiful regional campus in the world. A beautiful campus enhances a sense of community, is a source of pride, and will inspire our students and community to achieve even more.

We were delighted to host Doug Esamann, the President of Duke Energy, as he toured our campus on a visit to Kokomo May 16th.

Academic excellence and student success is what it's all about, and new incoming students to Indiana University Kokomo learned how to make the most of their college experience at a New Student Orientation session on Saturday, May 19. The day began at 8 a.m. with registration and breakfast, followed by sessions about student activities, athletics, financial aid, parking, career services, advising, and technology, among other topics.

In honor of National EMS Week, the Indiana University Police Department – Kokomo Division, PCAT, Indiana State Police, and IU Health presented a free informational session on Monday, May 21. The session “Bath Salts and Spice: What you need to know about these dangerous synthetic drugs” was held in Havens Auditorium. Guest speakers included Toxicologist Dr. Furbee from IU Health, Trooper Josh Maller from Indiana State Police, and Indiana State Representative Mike Karickhoff.

2012 marks the 16th consecutive year for the IU Kokomo School of Nursing facilitating Camp Eezethe-Wheeze, KIDDS Camp and Fit Camp. This year’s camp is scheduled for June 11-15, 9 a.m.

– 3 p.m. at Jackson Morrow Park. Registration is a nominal fee of $20 for the week, and scholarships are available. For additional information regarding the camps and registration information, please contact Lynda Narwold at lnarwold@iuk.edu or 765-455-9308.

Indiana University Kokomo’s $52 million impact on the region was the center of discussion and direction for future growth in north central Indiana during a regional town hall meeting Wednesday, May 23. Continuing our focus as a catalyst for change and regional transformation, we hosted the event to determine best practices for collaboration to move the region forward. The goal is to use the results of a recent study, which revealed a $52.1 million impact by IU Kokomo on the state’s economy, to encourage leaders to work together. This work reflects the campus themes embraced file:///C|/Users/mharri48/Pictures/IU%20Kokomo%20Chancellor.htm[11/25/2013 1:38:34 PM]

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two years ago, building relationships and making friends, as well as transforming the region.

William Stephan, vice president for engagement, reviewed the study, while representatives of Tripp Umbach, presented results. The study measured direct economic impact through salaries, benefits, and spending by faculty, staff and students. It also studied indirect impact, as those who sell goods and services to the university re-spend that revenue. In addition, the study measured the value of volunteer service and charitable donations of our campus’ faculty, staff, and students, which totaled more than $3.4 million. The campus also generates $2.7 million per year in state and local tax revenue. David Gard, a featured IU blogger posted to Innovate Indiana regarding the regional town hall meeting.

Stargazers got a closer look at three planets on Sunday, May 13, when the IU Kokomo Observatory hosted its monthly open house, from 8 to 11 p.m. The evening began with Patrick Motl, assistant professor of physics, speaking briefly on the transit of Venus, which has been used in the past by explorers in an attempt to measure the size of the solar system and objects beyond.

Motl plans to have the observatory open in the afternoon on Tuesday, June 5, for people to see the transit, which is an once-in-a-lifetime event. For more information about the transit of Venus, go to www.transitofvenus.org.

A partial solar eclipse could be seen Sunday, May 20. The Observatory at IU Kokomo provided a bird's eye view to the public. The eclipse began shortly before sunset, around 8:20 p.m. The Observatory, allowed stargazers to view Saturn once the sky was darker. Those watching from the southwest saw a rare annular eclipse, in which the moon appeared entirely within the sun's disk, also described as a "ring of fire".

Student Activities Our SIFE team made it to nationals after an exceptional display at regionals. The quality of the team was so remarkable; a student even received a written offer for a paid internship while at regionals. SIFE's volunteer services include preparing women who currently live at the Family Service Association's domestic violence shelter to enter the workforce. They have also sponsored a canned food drive for Kokomo Urban Outreach and have presented a financial literacy program to IU Kokomo freshmen.

The IU Kokomo Student Research Symposium held on April 16-17 was truly focused on academic excellence and student success. Faculty nominate students to participate, based on the quality of their research. Thirty-six students presented papers, while 50 showcased their research with posters displayed in Alumni Hall. This symposium allows our students to demonstrate and share their success.

Indiana University Kokomo is celebrating publication of the fifth anniversary edition of "From the Well House." Andrew Turley is the editor of the student-run publication. In the five years since the first issue, its mission has expanded from publishing local work to including artists and writers from around the world. In addition to the print magazine, it also publishes an online edition each fall, and features a story of the month on its website. It also has a "live issue" each fall in the IU Kokomo Art Gallery, with an art exhibit and author readings. Copies of "From the Well House" are available in the Office of Student Activities. The quality of the publication is exceptional and I greatly encourage you to read it.

Our students in the School of Nursing and School of Business were recently inducted into honour societies, rewarding their academic excellence. The School of Nursing inducted 11 senior nursing students into Sigma Theta Tau Alpha Chapter in recognition of their academic achievement, leadership, and demonstrated professional ability. The honour society was founded by IU nursing students in 1922 and has a long history of providing leaders in the nursing profession, supporting file:///C|/Users/mharri48/Pictures/IU%20Kokomo%20Chancellor.htm[11/25/2013 1:38:34 PM]

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student nurses and funding research to advance the career field. The School of Business inducted seven students into Beta Gamma Sigma business honour society. Undergraduates must be in the top 10% of their class to be inducted, while graduate students must be in the top 20%. Many of the students chosen have 4.0 or 3.9 GPAs. Beta Gamma Sigma has a mission of encouraging and rewarding academic achievement in business, and promoting high standards for business leaders.

Congratulations!

Indiana University Kokomo student Alexis Martin received more than double the scholarship she expected at the Indianapolis Star's Salute to Nurses awards luncheon on April 25. Not only did she receive the $3,500 scholarship from the paper, but one of the event’s donors, USA Funds, gave an additional $4,500. Congratulations Alexis!

Mary Olk and Justin Clark each received $1,000 from the first-ever Selzer Student Scholarships for International Study, which both will use on the IU Kokomo Innovation Symposium trip to England this summer. It will be the first overseas experience for both students, who are juniors. Erwin Boschmann, interim dean of the School of Business, established the scholarship with his wife, Priscilla, and named the scholarship for her parents, Truman and Lahla Selzer. When presenting the scholarships, he encouraged the recipients to be lifelong learners and to help someone else in the future. Congratulations Mary and Justin!

The School of Nursing is pleased to share that over 90% of the December graduates passed the NCLEX licensing exam.

Faculty and Staff News The greatness of any university is measured by the quality and productivity of its faculty. Therefore I am delighted to congratulate Angela Heckman, JR Pico, Christina Taff, and Nancy Greenwood on their recent promotions. I also congratulate Linda Ficht and Christopher Darr on their recent promotion and tenure.

The Faculty Senate recently voted in new officers. Congratulations to Chris Darr President, Gregory Steel Vice President, Joe Keener secretary, Joshua Gottemoller Parliamentarian, and Yusuf Nur UFC representative. I believe we will work very closely to assure IUK success.

Dr. Christian Chauret traveled to Dublin attending the World Congress on Water, Climate, and Energy and Dr. Lina Rifai will travel to Jordan to continue her study of desert ecology. SMI is offering for the first time an Ornithology course, the study of birds. We will also host our annual science summer camp “Science Rocks!” for underrepresented middle school students. We are delighted that Dr. Chauret was able to secure external funding support for the camp.

Chris Darr’s class held a debate for drug testing for IUK athletes. Many members of the community attended, included members of the legislature!

Julie Saam was awarded a Scholarship of Engagement Grant: Indiana Campus Compact (ICC) in the amount of $2,250.00. Congratulations Julie!

Catherine Barnes and Carlos Zapata attended the Region 5 National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) Convention in Akron Ohio. Below is the website that details the names of all of the conference sessions for the conference: http://www.nacada.ksu.edu/Regional_Divisions/region5/sessions.htm Dr. Ligaya Lindio McGovern, Professor of Sociology, shared insights from her recently published book on the globalization of reproductive care work and from her new research project on migration of nurses and doctors in the global health care economy. file:///C|/Users/mharri48/Pictures/IU%20Kokomo%20Chancellor.htm[11/25/2013 1:38:34 PM]

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Lori Collins presented at the IUPUI JACADA (Jaguars Academic Advising Association, an affiliated association of NACADA). Cathy Barnes and Lori Collins will be presenting at the Regional Advisors meeting May 31 – June 1 on “Developing Training Programs for Advising.”

Several of the IU Kokomo advisors attended IVYT 101 and 120 New Student classes at Region 5 IVY Tech campuses (Peru, Wabash, Logansport, and Kokomo) to help increase student awareness of their transfer options to IU Kokomo and the importance of knowing what will transfer to their intended degree, credit hour maximums that can transfer, encourage them to complete their associates degree and to let them know they can meet with an IUK advisor while they are taking classes at IVY Tech, so they are on track to transfer.

Advisors received a grant for $2,400 for staff development from the steering committee from the IU FLAGS project. The money will be used to send advisors to a conference regarding retention and student success.

The Strategic Planning Committee had its first meeting. The Co-Chairs of the committee are Sarah Sarber and Diane Bever. The other committee members are: Erv Boschmann, Business; Lina Rifai, Science; Kevin Clark, Psychology; Diane Roden, Business; Cathy Barnes, Advisor; Paul Paese, Education; Tyana Lange, Enrollment Management; Christopher Wolfe, Education; Marie Radel, Media and Marketing; Donna McLean, Communications; David Rink, Business; Candy Thompson, Academic Affairs; Cathy Valcke, Human Resources; Lesley Connolly, Nursing. In teams, they will monitor each of the Strategic Priorities and send out Quarterly Updates and Quarterly Reports. The first report will be shared at the beginning of October.

In Classroom Technologies, Manager Michael Spaulding has developed a fully functional prototype of the next iteration of classroom podium equipment. Built using completely digital infrastructure, the new podiums will position us to support the devices faculty and staff will adopt in the coming years. As VHS technology is made obsolete by the marketplace, the digital infrastructure will support Blu-ray devices, digital document cameras, HDMI capable laptops and tablet devices.

Currently, we are the only IU Regional campus experimenting with this technology.

In web services, we have also taken the lead among regional campus units with our digital signage platform. Built in the University’s Web Content Management System (WCMS), the UITS-Kokomo web team has delivered a stable and cost effective signage delivery system that meets Safety and Security requirements for immediate notifications. By leveraging the existing campus knowledge of WCMS, we have reduced training costs and provided a tool for digital communications. This month, members of the web team travelled to IU South Bend to provide training to UITS and Marketing personnel at their campus so they can begin to leverage our work.

A few changes in personnel have taken place this month. Cathy Clearwaters began her new position as assistant director of development. She will be working with Kelly Goad building relationships with our alumni and students, and increasing fund-raising efforts.

Kelly Goad, who began her duties Monday, May 14, as director of development, is charged with building relationships with alumni, students, and friends of the campus, as she leads fund-raising efforts for scholarships and capital campaigns, and making friends. Welcome Kelly!

On May 9th, our long-time UITS-KO colleague Chris Rivers accepted a position with the IU Southeast campus. We wish him well as he joins the IUS team.

Chancellor’s News I was fortunate enough to be featured as part of a panel discussion on a recent broadcast of Inside file:///C|/Users/mharri48/Pictures/IU%20Kokomo%20Chancellor.htm[11/25/2013 1:38:34 PM]

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Indiana Business, the state-wide business news television program. Click here to watch the video.

The number of trees at Grissom increased by eight thanks to a special Arbor Day tree planting ceremony that included participation by six of the base's honorary commanders. Col. William "Tim" Cahoon, 434th Air Refueling Wing commander, held the program for honorary commanders, of which I am delighted to be counted. The program is a special community outreach activity designed to provide selected civic leaders with a behind the scenes look at Grissom and its many diverse missions. Grissom ARB, which has more than 3,700 trees, has been named as a "tree city" by the National Arbor Day Foundation for 12 straight years. For more information, click on the link below: http://www.grissom.afrc.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123300045 It is with extreme honor, and much humility that I share with you that I have been recognized in Israel’s Maariv as one of the seven most successful Israelis in seven different fields in the world. I have been nominated for “work as both a scholar and a high ranking administrator.” The Maariv is the second largest Israeli daily newspaper, and is distributed across the state. http://www.iuk.edu/chancellor/assets/pdf/Maarivarticle.pdf Thank you As we try to summarize the many accomplishments and activities that have taken place in May, I would like to again thank each and every one of you for all you do to make a difference in the lives of our students and most especially our graduates.

Cheers, Michael Harris, Ph.D. Chancellor and Professor of Public and Environmental Affairs, Business and Education

Indiana University Kokomo impacts region through boosting economy, leading transformation 23 MAY 2012

KOKOMO, Ind. — Indiana University Kokomo's impact on the region and the state of Indiana reaches far beyond the yearly $52.1 million, and the campus stands out as a clear leader in paving the way for higher education institutions to take on a key role in the economic and social well-being of the communities they serve.

"I think IU Kokomo is way ahead of the curve in the way higher education is addressing needs and functioning," said Paul Umbach, president of TrippUmbach, the nation's leading provider of economic impact research who recently conducted a study for IU and IU Health. "So many universities and campuses are only beginning to establish their role (at economic development). IU Kokomo is way out front."

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He explained the economic impact is annual, and that the report only counts the operations of IU Kokomo. In addition, the $52.1 million does not include other indirect impacts as a result of interactions with companies and businesses in the region generated by IU Kokomo. It also does not include the impact of graduates.

Bill Stephan, IU vice president for engagement, said he is confident in the numbers that reflect the campus' economic impact. He stated that he believes that IU Kokomo is vital to regional development and that it plays a significant role in leading the process and setting an exceptional state model.

He expressed deep appreciation for the collaborative, innovative enthusiastic vision and practice of the campus led by the Chancellor.

"The role of this campus is absolutely critical to the future well-being of this region," Stephan said. "The data will affirm the significance of that point."

Another positive effect on the region are the health care professionals in local hospitals and medical providers who graduated from IU Kokomo's School of Nursing and Division of Allied Health. "This work force is critical to north central Indiana's health and well-being," Umbach said.

Another significant role the campus plays in the community is through volunteerism and service projects – to the tune of $3.4 million per year.

"We are committed to our three themes – Academic Excellence and Student Success, Building Relationships and Making Friends, and Transforming the Region," Chancellor Harris said. "We educate world-class graduates and eighty percent of our graduates stay in the region. As higher education evolves, we see our role as 'stewards of place', Chancellor Harris participates in the town hall discussion. See Flickr slideshow.

which means that we believe we have a public responsibility to serve as a catalyst and place to convene people and bring them together to facilitate economic growth and quality of

life."

Chancellor Harris believes IU Kokomo will continue to lead north central Indiana in transforming the region, along with businesses, industries, and city, county, state, and federal governments – also known as the Triple Helix.

"Successful regions have a collaborative Triple Helix. Wherever it works well, that region is ahead," Harris said. "It's up to the regional leadership to make sure that we create and sustain a collaborative environment despite structural and other obstacles. I do believe the future is in abundance, because we are facing a new economy of knowledge based on innovation and entrepreneurship.

We should master this opportunity" Chancellor Harris stated that "IU Kokomo's efforts to drive economic success in the communities it serves is in line with IU President Michael McRobbie's vision for regional campuses."

Following Paul Umbach's presentation he facilitated an open discussion to brainstorm ideas on ways communities, businesses and higher education can collaborate in a regional manner. A document will be compiled with comments from today's meeting and file:///C|/Users/mharri48/Pictures/IU%20Kokomo%20Chancellor.htm[11/25/2013 1:38:34 PM]

IU Kokomo Chancellor distributed to all who attended to use as a guide for future discussions.

"We must continue to develop a regional mindset," Harris said. "There is much work to do and many opportunities will follow."

Indiana University Kokomo serves north central Indiana.

Chancellor Harris plants a tree to celebrate Arbor Day at Grissom ARB 07 MAY 2012

GRISSOM AIR RESERVE BASE, Ind., -- Col. William "Tim" Cahoon, 434th Air Refueling Wing commander, assists Dr. Michael Harris, honorary 434th ARW commander, during the recent Arbor Day tree planting ceremony at Grissom. Dr. Harris, along with five other honorary commanders, participated in the ceremony which recognized Grissom's commitment to the environment and its designation as a "Tree City USA" by the National Arbor Day Foundation (U.S. Air Force photo/Lt. Col. Gary Lockard) Click here to read more.

Chancellor Harris appears on Inside Indiana Business 01 MAY 2012

Chancellor Michael Harris was featured as part of a panel discussion on a recent broadcast of Inside Indiana Business, the statewide business news television program. Click here to watch the video.

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IU Kokomo Chancellor As we head into the final weeks of another successful semester our recognition grows and our accomplishments continue.

We were recognized in Indiana Alumni Magazine for our spring credit hours being up 8.4 percent. The Library was featured in the large flash rotation at www.indiana.edu . We have also been noticed by CASE for our use of video in much of our marketing efforts.

An article about this innovative effort is expected in the July/August issue of CASE Currents.

The Department of Education has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to receive Promising and Practical Strategies to Increase Postsecondary Success. The Department is particularly interested in collecting and sharing practical and replicable strategies, practices, programs and activities that have improved rates of postsecondary success. Our Student Success Tuition Discount Program submitted to the AASCU Innovations Exchange has been identified for prospective forwarding to the Department.

In response to this RFI, AASCU has identified prospective submissions in which to forward to the Department. The template used for the Innovations Exchange submissions closely aligns with the information sought by the Department of Education.

AASCU also featured us on their homepage the week of March 19. They highlighted our story regarding students going to Guatemala for spring break.

For those of you not familiar, AASCU is a Washington-based higher education association of nearly 420 public colleges, universities and systems whose members share a learning- and teaching-centered culture, an historic commitment to underserved student populations and a dedication to research and creativity that advances their regions' economic progress and cultural development.

We were also recognized for our Student Success Tuition Discount initiative in Indiana Chamber's BizVoice magazine. The article touts our initiative and how rewarding it is to our students.

We are certainly proud of the recognition IU Kokomo continues to garner from all ends of the country and throughout the world. We are definitely "An Engaged Campus — On the Move!"

More recognition is to come as we will now offer students an opportunity to earn bachelor's degrees in elementary education or business in just three years, starting with the fall semester.

The campus received a $30,000 grant from Complete College America, a national nonprofit organization that works with states to increase college completion. The grant will be used for student advising resources, course mapping software and development of accelerated degree programs. Students will enroll in 18 credit hours each semester and six credit hours during the summer session to graduate in three years.

IU Kokomo's grant also will fund degree-mapping programs to help students and their advisors develop a detailed plan of classes to take each semester to graduate in four years.

Indiana was one of 10 states that received $1 million grants for innovative, high-impact college completion initiatives designed to enhance student success and close attainment gaps for traditionally underrepresented populations. Funding was provided by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

It's official! We have been approved for membership in the NAIA and will compete as full members effective August 1, 2012. We have made the impossible possible and I can't thank enough all those involved in this most rigorous process. This was the first year of a new more demanding process for membership in the NAIA and we were able to prove our worth and become a part of this prestigious, well-respected association.

The success of our first year for women's volleyball and men's basketball is undeniable. We thank Northwestern and Western High School for contributing to that success and allowing the use of their gyms during our teams' first year. Our teams will be closer to home this coming season with the women's volleyball playing at Maple Crest Middle School and the men's basketball team playing just down the road at Kokomo High School. As we continue to grow and be on the move, we will now add men's and women's cross-country to competitive sports at Indiana University Kokomo. We were recognized for this on Inside Indiana Business recently.

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We have received approval from the Board of Trustees for construction of our Wellness and Fitness Center. The renovation of the unused space under the library will begin soon with an estimated completion date of July or August, 2013. I am also delighted to let you know that we have received another significant gift for the Wellness and Fitness Center from Kathleen Ligocki. Kathleen is a graduate of IU Kokomo and is one of the top automotive executives in the country. Her commitment to IU Kokomo is unwavering and we are forever grateful to her for that commitment.

We participated in a statewide tornado drill on March 21 as part of Severe Weather Awareness Week. A tornado warning test drill using IU-Notify, the campus' emergency notification system, took place twice that day with much success.

The home page of the web site is now completely updated. The feature buttons always include up-to-date stories and information for the campus. Keep an eye on those buttons for the latest updates.

Indiana University Kokomo's middle school summer science camp has received grant funding from the IU Women's Philanthropy Council (WPC) – allowing the program to continue for the fourth consecutive summer. "Science Rocks!" was among the eight inaugural grant recipients honored by the Council. The camp received approximately $8,500 in funding. "Science Rocks!" is a free two-week summer science camp for middle school students from underrepresented populations. Christian Chauret, associate dean of the school of arts and sciences, leads the effort and has so far served about 45 students.

Marilyn Skinner received the Torchbearer Award from the Indiana Commission for Women. This award is a reflection of her hard work and dedication. She has spent the last 50 years making an impact on children; first as a teacher in the Kokomo-Center School Corporation, then working her way to assistant principal, principal and assistant superintendent to the corporation. Now in retirement she continues that impact by directing the Early Childhood Education Center. Her compassion has created a lasting legacy and we congratulate Marilyn on this much-deserved award. Congratulations Marilyn!

Associate Professor Michael Finkler took office as the president of the Indiana Academy of Science on March 10 at the academy's annual meeting in Indianapolis. As president he will set the agenda and serve as a spokesman for the academy, which is based out of the Indiana State Museum. The Indiana Academy of Science, founded in 1885, has a mission of promoting scientific research, encouraging communication and cooperation among scientists and improving education in science. It publishes a journal and books, and supports scientific research through grants. The academy gave $65,000 in grants in 2011. Several IU Kokomo faculty members belong to the academy, and have received research grants from it. Congratulation Michael!

Academic Advisor Catherine Barnes will soon take the post of president of the Indiana Academic Advising Network (IAAN), representing Indiana University Kokomo and the rest of the state. As president, she will work with other officers to make resources available to college advisors, to help them be more effective in their jobs. They also provide opportunities for academic advisors to collaborate among themselves and share best practices. Congratulations Catherine!

The Indianapolis Star has awarded Alexis Martin its annual $3,500 "Salute to Nurses Student of the Year" scholarship for her quick thinking when she came upon a car accident on January 26. She will be honored at the "Salute to Nurses" awards luncheon Wednesday, April 25, at the Indiana Roof Ballroom in Indianapolis. Nursing faculty nominated her for the scholarship.

Congratulations Alexis!

Education student Tiffani Bonifant has been selected for a fellowship for a summer seminar with the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. She will have the opportunity to attend the "World of Lincoln" seminar in Gettysburg this July. Congratulations Tiffani!

Ryan Mix, a criminal justice major, is the youngest Galveston Town Council member. He chose IU Kokomo as his college at a young age after going to class with his mother and was inspired to study criminal justice because he often went to work with her at the Howard County Courthouse. He will not only learn skills in his classes that he can bring to the council, but also bring a unique perspective to discussion in his criminal justice classes. Congratulations Ryan!

Clinical Assistant Professor Heidi Sebastian and radiography student Hollie Boyles attended the 2012 R.T. in D.C. This was a file:///C|/Users/mharri48/Pictures/IU%20Kokomo%20Chancellor.htm[11/25/2013 1:38:34 PM]

IU Kokomo Chancellor networking event for radiologic technologists held in Washington DC from March 24 – 27. They were able to talk to legislatures about the CARE bill.

Eight students had the opportunity to spend their spring break in Guatemala. They learned about the Spanish culture, saw sights and participated in a service project.

Students were able to experience two Shakespeare plays as they would have been performed in his time, on a class trip to the American Shakespeare Center in Staunton, Va. The group saw "Richard III" and "Much Ado About Nothing" at the center's Blackfriars Playhouse, designed to match its namesake in London. The playhouse was Shakespeare's second theater after The Globe. Joe Keener, assistant professor of English, teamed with Joann Kaiser, who teaches drama, to offer the trip as a one credit hour course, with 12 students and eight faculty and staff.

Many events took place on campus. We held a seminar for Women in Business featuring Assistant Professor Christina Downey on April 10. She discussed interpersonal communication and professional networking along with goal setting and professional interaction.

The final session in our 2011-2012 development series for staff and faculty took place on Friday, April 13, and was entitled "Relationship Building." I would like to thank all of you that participated in this development series. The topics included Accountability and Initiative, Dancing with Change, Effective Communication, Every Day Leadership, Stress Management and Wellness, Conflict Resolution and Time Management and were informative and helpful as we continue to be On the Move. I would especially like to thank Cathy Valcke for all of her work as she coordinated this series for the campus.

Admissions completed six campus visit days geared towards our different majors. Last year we did one visit day and had 45 students attend. This year we did six different days and had 87 prospective students attend. Each day was designed specifically for the major and was able to capitalize on what makes that major special. For example, we had our IU Kokomo Police department coordinate various police cars, SWAT vehicles and command vehicles available for our prospective criminal justice students to tour; our nursing and allied health prospective students were able to participate in the on-campus health career fair; humanities, SHPS and psychology students were able to watch the on-campus hypnotist; the SMI prospective students were able to participate in hands-on lab activities; prospective education students spent the day with current education majors and were able to explore becoming a teacher; and business, which include 30 prospective students, the biggest of all the events, participated in great discussions and activities plus were the first to receive the great new business T-shirts. A special thanks to the departments, faculty, advisors and current students who helped make these events so wonderful!

Admissions was able to hold admitted student lunches at 10 key feeder high schools and distribute customized T-shirts to students.

The shirts were made in the color of the high schools with our Cougar shield on the front and the back lists the high school mascot with Cougar tomorrow underneath. These seem to be popular with incoming students and we think it will help increase our numbers at these key local high schools.

It was possible to see the planet Mars up close and personal on Sunday, March 11, when the Observatory hosted its monthly open house, from 8 to 11 p.m. Stargazers saw Mars, as well as Jupiter and Venus, in the sky that night. The open house on April 8 allowed those in attendance to take a closer look at Saturn, Mars, Jupiter and Venus. The Observatory is open to the public the second Sunday of each month. I would like to thank Patrick Motl for his coordination of these events for our campus and community.

Dr. Allen Safianow discussed the challenges of coordinating a local oral history project on a controversial subject on April 9. The decision of the Western School Corporation in Howard County to exclude Ryan White, a young hemophiliac who had contracted the AIDS virus through taking a blood clotting agent during the 1980s, still polarizes Kokomo and Howard County residents.

Despite this, the Oral History Committee of the Howard County Historical Society decided to undertake the project, recognizing its historical importance. Dr. Safianow is Professor Emeritus of History and continues to be actively engaged in research.

Indiana University Kokomo and Ivy Tech Community College teamed up to host the annual Kokomo Area Spring Job Fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, April 12, at the Kokomo Event & Conference Center. It provided an opportunity for graduating students to seek out many job opportunities in north central Indiana. More than 40 employers registered including American Red Cross of file:///C|/Users/mharri48/Pictures/IU%20Kokomo%20Chancellor.htm[11/25/2013 1:38:34 PM]

IU Kokomo Chancellor Central Indiana, Bona Vista Programs, Chrysler Group LLC, Edward Jones, Guardian Angel Hospice, Howard Regional Health System, Key Bank, Kokomo Police Department and Logansport Memorial Hospital.

The Annual Student Exhibition opened in the art gallery on April 11 and will run until May 12, International Day was on April 13, and the Research Symposium took place on April 16 and 17. Students that participated in the IU Kokomo Student Research Symposium print posters for display. IT Training is provided to train students and faculty for printing symposium posters. It is conducted by group training or one-on-one training. There is also a tutorial for printing posters available on the IU Kokomo IT Training Web site at http://www.iuk.edu/it-training. This is just one more way we are serving our students.

Indiana University first lady Laurie Burns McRobbie and other IU leaders will be on campus April 18 to acknowledge the volunteer work of women students at IU Kokomo at a celebration luncheon.

This is Green Week with many activities available to attend, including a film festival, a talk on solar energy, and environmental student presentations.

Basketball fans can catch an Indiana Pacers game and benefit Indiana University Kokomo's camps for children by attending a game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday, April 21.

A portion of tickets sold using the IU Kokomo passcode will go directly to the School of Nursing's funds for summer camps, which include programs for children with asthma and with diabetes, as well as one for children interested in fitness. Each ticket is $18.78, which includes the game, a voucher for a hot dog, bag of chips and a drink, a T-shirt and a 10 percent discount at the Home Court Gift Shop. Tickets may be ordered at www.pacersgroups.com/tickets/796, using the passcode IUKN to get the group rate and to be seated with the IU Kokomo group.

Dr. Ligaya Lindio McGovern, Professor of Sociology and recipient of the 2011 Indiana University Kokomo Research Award, will share relevant insights from her recently published book on the globalization of reproductive care work and from her new research project on migration of nurses and doctors in the global health care economy. The Migration of Nannies, Nurses and Doctors in the Global Care Economy: Insights from Fieldwork in Global Cities will be shared April 30, 2012, Monday, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm in KC 221.

The National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) administration is now in the field with 577 colleges and universities participating. All IU campuses are now sending the survey to students. A report at the last NSSE meeting showed the Kokomo campus to be in the lead with 33.6% of students participating. We currently have the highest response of all campuses.

The campus community come together to launch several key events on April 11, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. in KC130. We presented the Strategic Plan. A copy of the plan was distributed and the members of the committee who will monitor the plan and send quarterly updates to the campus were announced. We also kicked off the annual internal fund raising campaign. The "Make Your Move" campaign provides opportunities for all faculty and staff to support the campus effort of their choice, including scholarships, athletics, the Wellness and Fitness Center, and general operating needs. Achieving our future strategic goals is dependent on everyone's support. This past year, it has been extremely valuable when speaking with potential donors to share that 76% of our campus participated in the internal campaign, and our goal this year is to have 100% participation. The Welcome Center ribbon cutting ceremony was a momentous occasion. I am honored to be a part of the transformation of this center, which will become a great gathering place, a source of information and a center of campus pride.

Commencement is quickly approaching. As in the past, this very special day provides lots of opportunity for faculty and staff to volunteer and impact the success of this event. Volunteer opportunities are still available, so please check with Tara Scott or Ryan Bowman if you are available to assist. Ryan is our new alumni relations director and began his duties on April 9. He has an extensive background in building relationships and planning events and will work to keep graduates involved and engaged in the campus. Welcome Ryan!

As I also work to engage the community and promote transformation of the region, I have had several opportunities to tell our story.

Superintendent John Bevan of the Southeastern School Corporation invited me to speak at the Logansport rotary at Boondockers restaurant. I spoke to about 50 people and showed a DVD that included the Wellness and Fitness Center walk-thru, Fall and file:///C|/Users/mharri48/Pictures/IU%20Kokomo%20Chancellor.htm[11/25/2013 1:38:34 PM]

IU Kokomo Chancellor Spring Convocation, and several Why IU Kokomo. As we promote the campus in our surrounding area we foster a sense of community pride which will lead to further regional engagement for our campus.

On April 2 I met at a "round table discussion" with Senator Dan Coats at The Greater Kokomo Chamber of Commerce Council to discuss the region and its future.

I am excited to let you know that I have been invited to participate in the Oxford Round Table Higher Education discussion to take place in Oxford, England, July 29 thru August 2. This is a "by invitation only" to selected persons throughout the world. The letter of invitation states, "The foundation of the Round Table's success is the assurance that this academic forum will be composed of outstanding leaders." More information can be found here: http://www.oxfordroundtable.com/index.php/view/Home-Main I am also extremely proud that my latest book, "The Learner-Centered Curriculum: Design and Implementation" was released on March 20, 2012. http://iuk.worldcat.org/title/learner-centered-curriculum-design-and-implementation/oclc/753624215 I would also like to welcome my new executive assistant Krista Stamps. She began her position on April 2. Krista is a graduate of IU Kokomo, receiving her MBA in 2010. Her leadership skills and visibility on campus will be a true asset to our office. Welcome Krista!

As you can see, the campus is moving and changing at a rapid pace. We are more engaged than ever and are a valuable contributor to the region and the state. I very much appreciate and value your tireless work and dedication to IU Kokomo. We are an Engaged Campus On the Move because of you!

Cheers, Michael Harris, Ph.D. Chancellor and Professor of Public and Environmental Affairs, Business and Education

Inside Indiana Business features IU Kokomo Student Athletics 23 MARCH 2012

Men’s and women’s cross-country will be added to competitive sports this fall at Indiana University Kokomo, building on a successful athletic program as the campus seeks membership of the NAIA conference.

These two programs bring the number of team sports to four in just one short year since Chancellor Michael Harris announced IU Kokomo would start an athletic program.

Read the full story at Inside Indiana Business.

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Dear Colleagues, Before many of you depart for a well-deserved Spring Break, I wanted to share with you some wonderful accomplishments of the past month.

I always like to start with enrollment. Our numbers are outstanding for the 2012 spring term. Enrollment records include an overall 9.6% increase in number of students and 8.4% increase in credit hours. In addition, we have had a 17% increase in new students.

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KOKOMO, Ind. — Indiana University Kokomo helps drive the state’s economy to the tune of $52.1 million each year, according to the results of an economic impact study released today, Feb. 16.

Well known as a provider of higher education in north central Indiana, the campus’s impact is much further reaching, not only in dollars spent, but also in the value of cultural experiences and volunteer services provided by IU Kokomo’s employees and students.

“IU Kokomo is a significant contributor. We will continue to be leaders and facilitators for regional transformation,” said IU Kokomo Chancellor Michael Harris.

“We hope, now, that our economic impact is recognized, and that, in return, others will support us during times when government support for higher education is being reduced significantly.

Read the study HERE.

“This will allow us to continue to provide a world-class education and economic growth to the region. It is our hope the entire region will rally behind us.”

IU President Michael McRobbie unveiled the results of the report at a press conference on the IUPUI campus, which also shows that IU and IU Health generate a return of $24.91 for every dollar of state taxpayer support. This is more than double the national average for universities and the second-highest return ever for the dozens of universities studied by Tripp Umbach, the firm that conducted the research for IU. The study measures direct impact through not only salaries and benefits, but spending by faculty, staff and students, as well as indirect impact as those who sell goods and services to the university re-spend that revenue.

It also measures the impact of volunteerism and community service by the university’s employees. Harris said the study reflects the regional transformation IU Kokomo has set as one of its goals.

“We impact north central Indiana through our graduates, who stay in the region and work and make a contribution,” he continued, “with faculty and staff salaries and our 3,200 students and their spending in the community, and the many hours of volunteer service we provide.”

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IU Kokomo Chancellor Harris noted the campus is creating new programs to meet the needs of the region, including the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree recently approved, which will prepare graduates for jobs in graphic arts, photography and other fields. With record enrollments for the fall 2011 and spring 2012 semesters, Harris said the university’s impact would continue to grow.

“We are an engine for job creation. We’re adding new programs in an intentional way, to stay current and relevant and meet the needs of north central Indiana,” he said.

The campus also improves the quality of life for the region, he said, with art shows and cultural events such as concerts in the newly renovated Havens Auditorium. Plans are also in the works to add a new wellness and fitness facility to the Kelley Student Center, and to join the NAIA and expand team sports opportunities.

Harris hopes the community will respond by supporting the university, recognizing its importance not just in providing educational opportunities, but also in regional transformation.

“I appreciate the facts of this report and am glad we have this opportunity to very clearly demonstrate to the community our economic impact, in addition to our role of providing higher education to residents of north central Indiana,” Harris said. “This reinforces my belief we can transform the region into an economy of innovation and an economy of knowledge.”

Indiana University Kokomo serves north central Indiana.

Chancellor Harris takes oath, assumes duties as “Honorary Wing Commander” at Grissom ARB 1 2 F E B R U ARY 2 0 1 2

Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind. – Indiana University Kokomo Chancellor Michael Harris took his oath and assumed duties as “Honorary Wing Commander” for the 434 th Air Refueling Wing at Grissom Air Reserve Base (GARB). (See video of ceremony below.)

A special ceremony took place on Sunday, February 12, as Chancellor Harris and six other community members pledged their commitment (each for a different honorary role) before hundreds of GARB personnel and guests.

“I am truly honored and humbled to serve as Honorary Wing Commander. I am looking forward to learning more about the base, its mission, and men and women who serve here. I am eager to represent the 434th Air Refueling Wing and share my experience with others,” said Harris. “I have tremendous respect for the personnel at Grissom and their commitment to secure our freedom. It is a privilege to be asked to contribute to protecting our constitution.”

Chancellor Michael Harris takes his oath as Honorary Wing Commander, as administered by Colonel William T. Cahoon, Grissom Air Reserve Base 434th Air Refueling Wing Commander.

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IU Kokomo Chancellor Harris added that, “collaboration, understanding and partnerships among different entities is the key for a future in abundance for north central Indiana. It is vital for our economic and social well-being.”

Selected for this prestigious position by GARB officials, Harris begins a year-long mission of learning and serving as an ambassador for the 434th Air Refueling Wing.

“During the next year, it is our hope you will enjoy your interaction with the Wing. We want to provide the opportunity for you to have one-on-one with our airmen and learn their stories, what they do, and the contributions they make to the Air Force in our defense,” Colonel William T. Cahoon said before administering the oath. “They truly are remarkable people who give time away from their families to serve all of us.

“I don’t think there’s a lot of people out in the community who really understand what the Reserves really do, and you can help us tell their story,” he added.

The GARB honorary commanders initiative is key for the base’s outreach activities.

With this program, select individuals from the community are matched with Grissom’s key commanders. The goal is to provide the honorary commanders with a rare, inside look at the base, its mission, and its people. The honorary commanders will then take their experiences at Grissom and share them. Hoping to enhance understanding and communications.

GARB is one of only five Air Force Reserve Command bases in the nation and is home to reserve units from the Air Force, Army and Marine Corps. The host unit is the 434th Air Refueling Wing which is equipped with a fleet of KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft.

More information about GARB can be found at http://www.grissom.afrc.af.mil/.

Indiana University Kokomo serves north central Indiana.

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Dear Colleagues: Spring semester is in full force, and we are not slowing down at Indiana University Kokomo!

We have been able to proudly publicize one record-breaking event after another during the past year. Our three themes – promoting student success, transforming the region, and building relationships and making friends – have become our foundation and have moved the campus forward in so many ways.

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Grissom ARB selects Chancellor Harris as “Honorary Wing Commander” 1 1 J A N U A RY 2 0 1 2

KOKOMO, Ind. – Indiana University Kokomo Chancellor Michael Harris has been selected as the “Honorary Wing Commander 2012” by Grissom Air Force Reserve Base officials. Harris will assume duties at a special ceremony on Sunday, February 12, at Grissom.

“A committee of public affairs officials and base commanders met to select community leaders and rank them in order for this program,” said Lt. Col. Gary Lockard, chief of public affairs. “Honorary Wing Commander is the most prestigious of the seven honorary commanders chosen.”

Grissom ARB met Chancellor Harris during a civic leader air refueling flight last year, and recognized at that time he “could be an outstanding person” for the honorary commander program.

“I am truly honored and delighted to serve as Honorary Wing Commander, to have this opportunity to represent IU Kokomo and the community, to learn and share my experience with others,” said Harris. “I have tremendous respect for the men and

Col. Bryan Reinhart, 434th Air Refueling Wing vice commander, talks with Chancellor Harris and State Rep. Bill Friend. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Andrew McLaughlin)

women at Grissom and their daily commitment. They daily engage in exercises and front-line operations worldwide to protect our democracy, values and our freedom while putting themselves at risk. In addition, their presence is vital to the economic and social wellbeing of North Central Indiana.

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IU Kokomo Chancellor “We are fortunate to have Grissom Base here in north central Indiana,” he added.

Grissom ARB has a long history of interaction with civic and community leaders and the honorary commanders program is a valuable part of the base’s outreach activities.

With this program, select individuals from the community are matched with Grissom’s key commanders. The goal is to provide the honorary commanders with a rare, inside look at the base, its mission, and its people. The honorary commanders will then take their experiences at Grissom and share them with others from their respective communities.

Harris joined 20 state legislators on Wednesday, August 17, 2011, for an air refueling flight. Harris joined the cockpit crew of the KC-135R Stratotanker during take off, and participated in the refueling of a RC135 Rivet Joint from Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. Learn more about Grissom at www.grissom.afrc.af.mil.

Grissom ARB is one of only five Air Force Reserve Command bases in the nation and is home to reserve units from the Air Force, Army and Marine Corps. The host unit is the 434th Air Refueling Wing which is equipped with a fleet of KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft.

Grissom’s announcement listing all the commanders can be read here http://www.grissom.afrc.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123285428.

Indiana University Kokomo serves north central Indiana.

Chancellor Michael Harris is named “2011 Person of the Year” 2 0 D E C E M BER 2 0 1 1

KOKOMO, Ind. – Indiana University Kokomo Chancellor Michael Harris is named Kokomo Perspective's 2011 Person of the Year, for his leadership, vision, and accomplishments in guiding the campus in strategic, innovative, and forward-looking initiatives.

The award was announced in the Dec. 21 edition, which says IU Kokomo is "well on its way to becoming one of the most important and exciting locations on the city's map," due to Harris's vision.

The Perspective's announcement can be read here.

"He wasted little time in making his presence felt academically, athletically, and as a member of the larger community," the newspaper said. In an editorial piece, Perspective columnist John Floyd referred to the Chancellor as "extremely visible and community oriented."

Harris, who has been chancellor since July 2010, is honored to receive the recognition, saying it is a testimony of the hard work, enthusiasm, and dedication of every person in the university.

"We together, the faculty, staff and students of Indiana University Kokomo, have accomplished significant outcomes during this past year. It is our students who benefit from our innovative and intentional work, as well as north central Indiana," Harris said. "I am humbled by this award. For me, it's a total and complete validation for the work we at IU Kokomo do, the impact we have on students, the city and on the region."

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IU Kokomo Chancellor Harris emphasized that IU Kokomo is following IU President Michael McRobbie's guidance for regional campuses.

The award comes shortly after the Indiana Chamber of Commerce named the city of Kokomo the Community of the Year. "The award recognizes the Kokomo community for its success at building partnerships and fostering economic development through innovative, progressive programs and initiatives." IU Kokomo was acknowledged as a critical player in this effort.

Since his arrival in July 2010, Harris has focused on three themes for the campus – academic excellence and student success, building relationships and making friends, and transforming the region.

Accomplishments include: Partnering with business, non-for profit, and government in north central Indiana to develop and implement a variety of initiatives Establishment of a state-of-the-art nursing simulation lab Expanded partnerships with Ivy Tech Community College Implementation of innovative Student Success programs Record fundraising Enrollment increase of 6.7 percent for the fall 2011 semester, which included the largest freshman class in IU Kokomo history and the largest number of full time students – more than 70 percent.

Establishment of club sports, including women's volleyball and men's basketball, with future plans to join the NAIA league, and, Addition of 12 new academic programs Harris expressed gratitude and appreciation to the faculty and staff for their hard work and dedication that made IU Kokomo a success and the achievements possible. He emphasized that IU Kokomo is a source of hope and pride for a future in abundance for north central Indiana.

"IU Kokomo is on the move."

Indiana University Kokomo serves north central Indiana.

On The Move News - December 2011 1 9 D E C E M BER 2 0 1 1

Dear Colleagues: Greetings! As 2011 comes to a close, I would like to share with you more of the incredible successes we have achieved and celebrate the many joys of this amazing year.

First and foremost, I want to thank each and every one of you for your dedication and commitment to making our three themes – Academic Excellence and Student Success, Making Friends and Building Relationships, and Transforming the Region – a reality. We will never stop moving ahead and pushing for more, but our accomplishments are many and there is no denying we are serving the needs of our region in a deliberate and thoughtful manner.

One of many recent events on campus was the Fine Arts Building Open House. Tours of the art facilities were given, along with viewing of student artwork and demonstrations. Another was the dedication of the Veterans Rock, located outside the Main Building. This dedication took place on Veterans Day, plus many people participated in the National Roll Call in Kresge Auditorium.

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But it didn’t stop there. The campus community was busy with V.I.P. Day, Observatory open house, Hunger Banquet, Nearly Naked Mile, 20th Annual Arts and Crafts Show, Kokomo Civic Theater’s Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, “We Care” concert featuring the IUK Choir and Jazz Band, “Rockin’ 4 Riley” benefit concert, and don’t forget the IUK Choir and Jazz Band Holiday Concert!

Faculty members have been busy as well. Dr. Bernard O’Connor, the Chancellor’s Visiting Scholar in Law and Humanities, gave a research presentation titled, “The Vatican’s Role in Diplomacy;” Kasem Kasem gave the annual research award lecture as the Research Award winner, “Solar Energy;” Lucy Tormoehlen passed her certification exam to become a certified nurse educator; and Raul Mosley received a New Frontiers in the Arts and Humanities Exploration Traveling Fellowship.

The School of Education held a workshop for teachers on the 90-minute reading block – more than 100 teachers from the area attended. We now have 21 school corporations that are part of the CEP. Another workshop is scheduled for January 13 to address assessment and teacher performance concerns.

These accomplishments are what make IU Kokomo a campus of distinction and excellence.

Congratulations and thank you for your dedication to education. Because of this dedication, we are one of the first campuses statewide to pledge its full support of general education CORE transfer credits from Ivy Tech Community College – an initiative that will place students on a faster track to completing their bachelor’s degree.

As we continue to be On the Move and spread the word that we are a campus of choice, I am proud to say many are taking notice. The Lumina Foundation visited our campus on November 11, taking note about all our efforts for student success.

Due in large part to this visit, we received national attention for our cutting-edge approach to saving students money while ensuring degree completion. We were named a leader in innovation during an education committee meeting on Capitol Hill on November 30.

James Merisotis, president and CEO of the Lumina Foundation, highlighted our “Student Success Tuition Discount” program as a frontrunner in blazing new trails for tuition cost-saving measures among colleges and institutions nationwide. Merisotis testified before the Higher Education and Workforce Training Subcommittee of the U.S. House of Representatives Education and the Workforce Committee. The topic of discussion was “Keeping College Within Reach: Discussing Ways Institutions Can Streamline Costs and Reduce Tuition.” This kind of exposure is allowing the nation to see our innovative and forward-thinking approach.

During the 2011 Indiana Trustees Academy, where I was asked to participate in a panel discussion, I met Michael Poliakoff, vice president of Policy for ACTA (American Council of Trustees and Alumni). He was very impressed with the initiative we introduced at IUK. We have been offered an opportunity to be featured in a book they are creating that will highlight 30-50 of the nation’s strongest core curricula. This is a huge honor and a true testimony to the work we do.

Lilly sponsored the University Partnerships and Reciprocity Conference at IUPUI where we were invited to participate in a Leadership Plenary Panel. The panel included Mayor Greg Goodnight, Chancellor Steve Daily of Ivy Tech, Diana TenBrook from Solidarity, Christina Downey and myself.

This was a wonderful experience and brought community leaders together.

Because of the University Economic Development Association Summit I participated in October 11, I was asked to be a part of the TRE (Transforming Regional Engagement) Roundtable in Washington D.C just this month. These opportunities to promote regional development, leadership, file:///C|/Users/mharri48/Pictures/IU%20Kokomo%20Chancellor.htm[11/25/2013 1:38:34 PM]

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and community involvement contribute to and strengthen our mission.

I was honored and humbled to be asked to say a few words at Victor Bogle’s Memorial Service on November 20. Many attended to pay their respect. Chancellor Bogle helped pave the way for what IU Kokomo has become and his legacy will forever live on.

Our basketball season is underway and the excitement is contagious. IU Kokomo Alumni sponsored a pre-game party at our first home basketball game on November 17. Nearly 400 fans cheered for the Cougars!

Our campus was represented at the Indiana Chamber of Commerce Dinner in Indianapolis, where Kokomo received the Community of the Year award. Our new initiatives and involvement in transforming the region no doubt contributed to this honor for the city.

We hosted the IU Undergraduate Research Conference this year, and it was an honor for me to give the keynote address. The presentations were outstanding – from the 115 students who attended from across all IU campuses, and 40 of those were IU Kokomo students.

We also presented the findings of a Regional Benchmarking Study that was commissioned to support the university’s work with leaders in north central Indiana aimed at understanding and enhancing the region’s economic competitiveness and broadly advancing its quality of life. This was combined with the Business Outlook Panel that informed all in attendance of the economic forecast we can anticipate.

Our annual Donor and Community Holiday Party was first-class and enjoyed by all in attendance.

The food, entertainment, and company were outstanding. The faculty and staff holiday party was a success as well, full of great food, friends, and fellowship.

We continue to advance campus use of technology in a variety of ways. The web services team has worked to improve the layout and design of the campus homepage. The UITS team is currently developing the next generation of Digital Signage, which should be in place for the Spring Semester. The IT training team continues to contribute to student success with more than 525 student interactions this semester!

If you haven’t had a chance to attend an event in Havens Auditorium, you are really missing out.

New seating and floors have transformed this venue into a comfortable and visually pleasing locale to watch the wonderful events taking place there.

We have received approval to engage consultants to design the Campus Health and Wellness Center. This is a huge step in seeing this much needed and welcomed initiative come to fruition.

We would like to welcome several new employees this month. Tonia Ray has joined the Advancement team as Executive Secretary ; Jeni Kirkwood has joined the financial aid office as our new part-time Intake Specialist, along with Becky Lefler as our new Financial Aid Counselor. Mike Spaulding is the new Manager of Classroom Technology and AV Engineer and Paul Watkins was named Manager, System Administration for UITS. Also, congratulations go to Marie Radel, director of Media and Marketing, Philemon Yebei, director of Budget Administration, and Cathy Valcke, director of Human Resources.

If you aren’t looking at campus event photos on flickr, you should be! We have more than doubled our views, meaning people are interested in seeing what happens on campus! There have been nearly 90,000 views of our photos since mid-June. Wow! We continue to be forward looking, optimistic, and passionate about the role of higher education in file:///C|/Users/mharri48/Pictures/IU%20Kokomo%20Chancellor.htm[11/25/2013 1:38:34 PM]

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assuring that the future is in abundance. I wish everyone a very safe and happy holiday season, and look forward to working together to make 2012 an even more prosperous year.

Cheers!

Michael Harris, Ph.D. Chancellor and Professor of Public and Environmental Affairs, Business and Education

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