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KOKOMO, IN – Nearly 100 business and community leaders gathered at Indiana University Kokomo on Monday, November 21, for a lively discussion on transforming the economy of north central Indiana, following the release of data from the Regional Benchmarking Study, commissioned by Chancellor Michael Harris.

“Early next year, IU Kokomo will follow up with the information presented – in conjunction with the release of the campus’ economic impact on the region – what the data means and what can be done in response,” said Harris. “This will help us gauge necessary steps needed to create a more regionally competitive economy based on knowledge, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

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Chancellor Harris and Jerry Conover talk before the presentation. See More In the study, 13 peer communities were examined to better assess how Kokomo and its region has fared over the past decade, showing that the city has not fallen too far behind its peers in educational attainment, unemployment rate, and level of innovation. The peer communities include Anderson, S.C.; Decatur Ala.; Rocky Mount, N.C.; Morristown, Tenn.; Battle Creek, Mich.; Lebanon, Pa.; Sheboygan, Wis.; Cleveland, Tenn.; Danville, Va.; Jackson, Tenn.; Lima, Ohio; Fond du Lac, Wis.; and Rome, Ga. In terms of innovation, none of the peer communities scored greater than the U.S. average of 100, and Kokomo and the region ranks as the second most innovative in the group. The productivity and employment and economic well-being categories were its two highest scoring sub-indexes. The fact that the second highest performing category was economic wellbeing indicates that Kokomo does well converting innovation inputs into performance outputs.

IU Kokomo commissioned this benchmarking study 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. It is particularly timely to benchmark Kokomo now, considering the economic turmoil it has undergone due to the Great Recession.

Audience members who joined in discussion included Ivy Tech Community College Chancellor Steve Daily, State Rep. Mike Karickoff, and Kokomo Mayor Greg Goodnight.

The study was presented by Jerry Conover, director of the Indiana Business Research Center at the IU Kelley School of Business, and includes Carroll, Cass, Clinton, Fulton, Grant, Howard, Miami, Tipton, and Wabash counties.

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Indiana University Kokomo remembers first Chancellor Victor Bogle Memorial service to take place on Sunday, November 20 1 5 N O V E M BER 2 0 1 1

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KOKOMO, IN – “He blazed the path for those of us who have followed, and we are forever grateful for his legacy.”

Chancellor Michael Harris reflects on the impact of Dr. Victor Bogle at Indiana University Kokomo – the campus’ first chancellor who died October 16.

A memorial service will take place on Sunday, November 20, 2 p.m., at the Elliott House in Kokomo to honor the life of Dr. Bogle. The service is a public remembrance and open to all who wish to share in honoring and remembering his many contributions and remarkable life.

Chancellor Harris will give brief remarks.

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“Our campus would not be where it is today without the leadership and guidance he provided to Indiana University Kokomo during his more than 20 years of service,” Harris added.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations are made to the Chancellor and Mrs. Victor M. Bogle Scholarship, which funds a student of history or political science at IU Kokomo; the Indiana Historical Society, or the Alzheimer’s Association.

Following is Dr. Bogle’s full obituary: Dr. Victor M. Bogle, Chancellor Emeritus of Indiana University Kokomo and professor of history, died Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011, in Atlanta, Ga., at the age of 90. He was born in New Albany on Sept. 24, 1921, the son of Elroy B. and Anna Mae (Black) Bogle.

In 1942, when he was 19, Bogle joined the United States Army Air Corps and was sent to fight in the South Pacific Theater during World War II. He stayed in the Air Corps until 1945 and afterward studied at Dr. Victor Bogle Indiana Central College (now University of Indianapolis), graduating in 1947 with a B.A. in history. He then enrolled in Boston University, where he received his M.A. in American history in 1948 and his Ph.D. in American civilization in 1951.

In 1952, Bogle worked for the U.S. Air Force in intelligence as a research analyst for two years and then returned to academia as a professor. He taught American, European and English history at Tougaloo College in Tougaloo, Miss., a Historically Black College, until 1957. He became the academic advisor at Kokomo’s IU Extension Center in 1957 and the chief administrative officer in 1959.

Dr. Bogle was chief executive officer of the IU operations in Kokomo from 1959 to 1979. During that period, he led the conversion of the IU Extension Center program, which offered selected undergraduate courses, into a commuter campus granting associate and baccalaureate degrees to both IU and Purdue University students in a seven-county area. He oversaw the construction of the original campus buildings in the 1960s, and he helped bestow the first degrees in 1970.

In 2000, Indiana Gov. Frank O’Bannon awarded Dr. Bogle the Sagamore of the Wabash Award, Indiana’s highest service citation, for his dedication to higher education.

Dr. Bogle successfully guided the transition of Indiana University’s presence in Kokomo from a smattering of courses in a historic mansion on the west side of the city to its current site and regional mission. After leading the fundraising and overseeing the design and construction of the original campus buildings, Dr. Bogle worked with faculty and IU system officers to develop curricular offerings serving the higher education needs of students and employers in seven counties of north central Indiana.

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Throughout his administration, Dr. Bogle never lost touch with students. He taught at least one history class or seminar each year.

He thoroughly enjoyed intellectual interchange, both in and out of the classroom. Faculty and students alike would frequently find themselves in impromptu discussions of events and issues with Chancellor Bogle over coffee.

Dr. Bogle taught history at the campus, wrote numerous articles about history and pursued his scholarly research on Indiana’s early railroads until his retirement in 1992. He donated his research findings and manuscripts to the Indiana Historical Society. His final major work was a comprehensive study, The History of Indiana Railroads (forthcoming).

Called a great humanitarian by many, Dr. Bogle was driven in life by his sense of fairness. It was the guiding force that led him to fight for higher education opportunities for all people, regardless of their financial means, and to protect civil rights for all people, regardless of their race or mental condition. He worked tirelessly in this regard, informally with other like-minded civic leaders, and formally as a board president or board member of several organizations, including the Mental Health Association and the Kokomo Chamber of Commerce.

Dr. Bogle is survived by the love of his life and wife of 58 years, Fern J. (Schenk) Bogle, Atlanta, Ga.; his two daughters, Heather Lea Bogle and April Lea Bogle, both of Atlanta, Ga.; two grandchildren, Kenneth Miles Wilkerson and Anna Taylor Booth, both of Atlanta, Ga.; his brother, James Bogle, Hemet, Calif.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Nelson Bogle, Houston, Texas; and his sister, Doris Cullen, Jeffersonville.

Dr. Bogle courageously battled Alzheimer’s disease for more than a decade. During the last three and a half years of his life, he was a resident at the Fountainview Center for Alzheimer’s Disease in Atlanta. The Bogle family is grateful for the loving care and gentle kindness shown to him by the Fountainview Center staff.

Memorial services are 3 p.m. Nov. 2 at the Fountainview Center in Atlanta, Ga., and 2 p.m. Nov. 20 at the Elliott House of the Howard County Historical Society in Kokomo.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Chancellor and Mrs. Victor M. Bogle Scholarship, which funds a student of history or political science at IUK; the Indiana Historical Society; or the Alzheimer’s Association. A.S. Turner and Sons Funeral Home, Decatur, Ga., assisted the family with arrangements.

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On the Move News - November 2011 0 7 N O V E M BER 2 0 1 1

Dear Colleagues: Greetings! I hope this message finds you doing well. I ask you to take a moment to reflect and take pride in the many accomplishments we have achieved as a community of learners. I thank you for your hard work, enthusiasm and dedication. In this message I highlight a partial list of our accomplishments. These achievements are both intentional and relevant to the needs of our students and North Central Indiana. We continue to focus our energy around our three themes; Academic Excellence and Student Success, Making Friends and Establishing Relationships, and Transforming the Region. These themes allow us to continue to be http://newsroom.iuk.edu/chancellor.html?start=36[2/25/2014 1:01:08 AM]

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We are On the Move! This fall we had a 6.7 percent enrollment increase. In the past few months we implemented 12 new degree programs, Dr. TJ Sullivan received an NSF grant, and we celebrated a successful and historic first season for our women’s volleyball team. Just this past weekend, at the Model UN competition, one of our students, Rebecca Kasey won the best delegate and Rachel Kasey and Katie Morgan were part of a best delegation team. Our jazz band and student theater troupe recently gave outstanding performances.

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Statewide conference explores reciprocity in community/university partnerships 0 4 N O V E M BER 2 0 1 1

INDIANAPOLIS AND IU CAMPUSES ACROSS THE STATE -- The most effective university/community partnerships are a two-way street. How do we define best practices in building strong, reciprocal partnerships? What roles do such partnerships play in addressing the Hoosier Brain Drain? These questions will take center stage at the University Partnerships and Reciprocity Conference held in Indianapolis Monday, Nov. 14.

Faculty, staff, students and community partners may participate via videoconference from IU campuses across the state (for locations see http://www.iu.edu/~vpurapp/conferenceagenda.shtml).

The conference is made possible by the Lilly Endowment Inc. The endowment's 2008 Sustaining Grant to Promote Educational Opportunities through Collaborations supports entrepreneurship, internship, service learning, leadership development and job placement activities on all of IU's campuses. Many of IU's sister universities who are participating in the grant will be represented by conference panelists and/or attendees.

"We are very grateful for the endowment's foresight and creativity in providing the original grant in 2003 and for their continuing commitment with the five-year sustaining grant in 2008," said IU Executive Vice President John Applegate. "These grants have supported the development of such entities as IU Bloomington's Elmore Entrepreneurship Law Clinic, which provides entrepreneurship education to law students; they have financed the founding of IUPUI's Solution Center and IU Northwest's Center for Urban and Regional Excellence. Thanks to Lilly's transformative generosity, these and other valuable experiential learning and outreach programs are now part of the fabric of IU and the communities we serve."

The day will begin with a talk by Donald F. Kuratko, recently named the top entrepreneurship program director in the nation by Entrepreneurship magazine. Professor Kuratko leads the Johnson Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation and teaches in the IU Kelley School of Business. The Kelley School's entrepreneurship program is currently ranked first among public universities by U.S. News & World Report and Fortune magazine. Kuratko will discuss entrepreneurship as a critical skill for the 21st century, one that cuts across disciplines and professions.

IU Vice President for Engagement Bill Stephan will provide an overview of efforts to connect IU's statewide intellectual and creative resources with strategic opportunities that foster Indiana's economic growth and enhance quality of life for all Hoosiers.

IU Kokomo Chancellor Michael Harris will lead a panel discussion on the critical role leadership skills play in enhancing economic vitality. He will be joined by: Kokomo Mayor Greg Goodnight Ivy Tech Kokomo Chancellor Steve Daily http://newsroom.iuk.edu/chancellor.html?start=36[2/25/2014 1:01:08 AM]

IU Kokomo Chancellor Christina Downey, assistant professor of psychology, IU Kokomo Diana TenBrook, vice president of marketing, Solidarity Community Federal Credit Union.

Uday Sukhatme, executive vice chancellor of IUPUI, will bring greetings from the campus and introduce the luncheon keynote speaker, Elizabeth Tryon. Tryon is assistant director of the Morgridge Center for Public Service, University of Wisconsin-Madison, and co-author of The Unheard Voices: Community Organizations and Service Learning.

The afternoon will provide two breakout sessions. The following panel discussions will occur during Session One (1:30-2:30 p.m.

EST): INTERNSHIPS: Teresa Bennett, director of the IUPUI Solution Center, will convene a panel exploring how student internships in nonprofits impact both the students and the organizations who host them. The panel includes: Janet Boston, executive director of Indiana INTERNnet (moderator) Michael Butler, associate program director, Coalition for Homelessness Intervention and Prevention Laura Littlepage, clinical lecturer, School of Public and Environmental Affairs, IUPU and senior policy analyst, Public Policy Institute Nancy Stark, director of school and youth programs, Conner Prairie Interactive History Park Markie Rexroat, Master of Public Affairs candidate, School of Public and Environmental Affairs, IUPUI Isaac Arthur and Cody Fague, CODO Design Inc., Indianapolis Rosemary Arnold, Conner Prairie intern, graduate student in the Department of Museum Studies, IUPUI SERVICE LEARNING: IU East Vice Chancellor Larry Richards will convene a panel discussing how experiential learning contributes to student success and the development of an engaged citizenry. The panel will include: Bob Bringle, Chancellor's Professor of Psychology and Philanthropic Studies, executive director of the Center for Service and Learning at IUPUI (moderator) Maggie Stevens, executive director, Indiana Campus Compact Ed De La Paz, AmeriCorps service-learning member, IU East; social media consultant, Starr-Gennett Foundation Megan Oldham, education site coordinator at Jeffers Unit, Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County Stacey Steele, director of education, Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County Frances Yates, library director, IU East and Campus Compact faculty representative.

JOB PLACEMENT: IU South Bend Chancellor Mae Reck will convene a panel exploring best practices for job placement and career development. The panel will include JT. Forbes, executive director of the Indiana University Alumni Association (moderator) Charles Ball, director of the Lilly Center for Discernment and Preparation at Holy Cross College Mike Sanders, director of the Purdue University College of Technology, South Bend Phil D'Amico, director of business growth, Chamber of Commerce of St. Joseph County.

Session Two (2:45-3:45 p.m. e.s.t.) will provide the following concurrent discussions: ENTREPRENEURSHIP: IU Bloomington Vice Provost for Faculty and Academic Affairs Tom Gieryn will convene a panel exploring entrepreneurship not only as business creation, but as an essential skill set that extends into the realm of social entrepreneurship and innovative assessments. The panel will include: Kathleen Robbins, director of the Undergraduate Program, Kelley School of Business, IU (moderator) Leslie Lenkowsky, clinical professor of public affairs and philanthropic studies, School of Public and Environmental Affairs, Indiana University; Nathalie Duval-Couetil, director, Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program; associate director, Burton Morgan Center for Entrepreneurship Liaison, Purdue Center for Regional Development, Purdue University Discovery Park Peter Thoresen, interim coordinator, Project Jumpstart.

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS: IU Northwest Chancellor William Lowe will convene a panel discussing the components of successful campus-community collaboration. The panel will include: http://newsroom.iuk.edu/chancellor.html?start=36[2/25/2014 1:01:08 AM]

IU Kokomo Chancellor Ellen Szarleta, associate professor at IU Northwest in the Division of Public and Environmental Affairs (moderator) Erin Argyilan, department chair and associate professor, Department of Geosciences; director, Great Lakes Innovative Stewardship Through Education Networks (GLISTEN), IU Northwest Peter Avis, assistant professor, biology; director, Northwest Indiana Restoration Monitoring Inventory Project, IU Northwest Jennifer Birchfield, water program director for Save the Dunes Conservation Fund Paul Quinlan, stewardship director, Shirley Heinze Land Trust.

GRASSROOTS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: IU Southeast Chancellor Sandra Paterson-Randles will convene a panel addressing best practices for successful mentoring, professional development for business leaders, and entrepreneurship programs. The panel will include: Larry Mand, vice chancellor emeritus and professor emeritus, IU Southeast (moderator) Blayr Barnard, regional director, Southeast Indiana Small Business Development Center Uric Dufrene, Sanders Chair in Business, IU Southeast James Williams, equity director, Middleton Reutlinger.

The conference runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST with a reception to follow in Indianapolis and on some campuses around the state.

Register at http://www.iu.edu/~vpurapp/MainUniversityPartnershipsandReciprocityConference.shtml to participate in Indianapolis or via videoconference at another IU campus. The registration deadline is Nov. 10.

Governor appoints Chancellor Harris to Indiana Automotive Council 0 1 S E P T E MBER 2 0 1 1

KOKOMO, Ind. – Governor Mitch Daniels appointed Indiana University Kokomo Chancellor Michael Harris to serve on the Indiana Automotive Council (IAC) – a newly formed group of automotive experts to enhance, grow, and promote the automotive industry in Indiana.

This group met for the first time on Wednesday, August 31, to begin discussions on specific action items including how to strengthen the competitiveness of the state in the global automotive marketplace.

The ultimate goal is to stimulate long-term job creation and capital investment and to make Indiana known as the automotive state of tomorrow.

“Indiana University Kokomo is an essential partner in the success of Indiana’s economy,” Gov. Daniels said in a letter to Harris.

“Hoosiers need an industry-led initiative, in partnership with government and universities like Indiana University.”

The IAC is a collaboration between industry, government, and higher education – a concept also know as the “Triple Helix”, which Harris introduced at a regional mayors summit held on campus on July 6 and during his testimony to the legislative study committee on higher education and economic development.

Other businesses and industries represented on the IAC include Allison Transmission Inc., Chrysler Group LLC, Cummins Inc., Indiana Economic Development Corporation, and Delphi Electronics and Safety.

The IAC plans to meet again within the next four to six weeks. http://newsroom.iuk.edu/chancellor.html?start=36[2/25/2014 1:01:08 AM]

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Indiana University Kokomo In The News 30 AUGUST 2011

Many great things are happening at Indiana University Kokomo. Media outlets from across the state are reporting about our record-breaking student enrollment, the inaugural game of our Cougars Women’s Volleyball Team, and Chancellor Michael Harris’ presentation to a legislative study committee.

Click on the links below to get the full stories, as reported by local media and Indiana University communications departments.

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Chancellor Message - August 2011 30 AUGUST 2011

Good evening colleagues!

Indiana University Kokomo is off to an exciting new academic year, and I hope this finds everyone filled with much optimism and enthusiasm.

Our campus is a campus of destination. This is imminently clear by record-breaking enrollment numbers released today.

Overall enrollment and students who attend full time has reached an all-time high for fall semester for our campus. This record is based on IU Kokomo as primarily a baccalaureate and master’s granting institution.

Official university reports today (August 29) show a record-breaking number of students, an impressive 6.7 percent increase, nearly double last year’s growth of 3.9 percent. Current head count is at 3,318, compared to 3,109 this time last year. The increase in students reflects a significant rise in credit hours of 6.2 percent.

This is exciting news! More recent high school graduates WANT to come to IU Kokomo. We continue to make this a “cool” place to be where students can also earn a world class IU degree.

This was evident just yesterday as more than 300 people came to celebrate the first home women’s volleyball game. The tailgate party brought the campus community together in a way it has never been together before. You could feel the Cougar pride!

Cougar fans of all ages enjoyed great food, fun and music, including the t-shirt launcher and corn hole games, sponsored by the IU Kokomo Alumni Association. The Cougar Women’s Volleyball team played the Trailblazers of Vincennes University at Northwestern High School.

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It is with deep humility and immense gratitude that I wish to thank all of you who have worked diligently and tirelessly to make this a reality for our campus. It could never have happened without the dedication of our first-class faculty and staff.

We are planning a celebration for this Thursday… watch your inbox for more details.

Look for more campus news in our “On the Move News”, which also will be emailed to you on Thursday.

These are exciting times, and I have deep gratitude for each of you.

We are On the Move!

Cheers!

Chancellor Michael Harris

Indiana University Kokomo Chancellor testifies before legislative committee 26 AUGUST 2011

KOKOMO, Ind. – Indiana University Kokomo is at the forefront of leading a cutting-edge, three-pronged approach to enhancing economic development through entrepreneurship and innovation in north central Indiana. Chancellor Michael Harris was invited to share this ideal with a legislative study committee seeking input on higher education and its role in boosting the economy.

The “Triple Helix” framework requires a paradigm shift – a complete re-envisioning to economic development. Harris explained it is imperative that regional campuses become leaders in initiating and developing the process, as he addressed the Interim Study Committee on Economic Development on Thursday (August 25) at the Statehouse.

“We are witnessing an economy that is being transformed from industrial manufacturing, in which natural resources and labor were the key ingredients – to an economy of knowledge, in which knowledge is the main resource that drives the economy through innovation,” Harris said. “At the same time, we are living in an era of globalization and enhanced world-wide competitiveness.”

Harris emphasized to the committee the importance of entrepreneurship.

“Entrepreneurship is not necessarily about teaching someone to start a new business, rather, it is a mindset,” Harris said. “It is about learning to think entrepreneurially as a way of life. It is being creative and innovative.”

In addition, Harris explained the Triple Helix approach allows for a free flow of ideas and entrepreneurial behavior among the organizations. For example, many IU Kokomo students work to finance their education rather than working as PART of their education. IU Kokomo is currently offering co-op and internship opportunities so that students can integrate their work into their educational experience and develop skills that are necessary for their career inspirations.

“I call upon you, the committee, as you develop new policies and programs to utilize the Triple Helix Model. By adopting this paradigm shift, I am confident that Indiana will be a leading role model for economic development,” he said.

The committee is chaired by State Rep. Mark Messmer, R-Jasper, and State Sen. Brandt Hershman, R-Buck Creek.

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Welcome Back Campus Message Fall 2011 23 AUGUST 2011

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Dear Campus Community, Welcome back to the beginning of another new and exciting semester at Indiana University Kokomo.

Many wonderful things took place over the summer. We have completed the simulation lab with the grand opening and ribbon cutting set for tomorrow at 11:00 a.m.; the renovation of 3rd floor East building is complete; the seating in Havens Auditorium is being replaced; and we are in the process of purchasing a new bus.

Also, thanks to all of the hard work of our physical plant staff the campus is in full bloom and looks amazing. Take time to walk the campus and enjoy the beautiful landscaping.

But the most exciting news and the whole reason we do what we do in regards to academic excellence and student success would be that we have had a substantial increase of freshman students. This plays a significant role in the impressive enrollment growth this fall semester at Indiana University Kokomo. Preliminary reports show the numbers are up in this category by 17.4 percent as of August 22, while overall attendance is ahead of last year. The number of students attending full time reflects an all-time record. In addition, credit hours are coming in at a 4.6 percent increase from fall 2010.

One reason for our impressive growth is that we have added club sports to our list of activities. Come join Indiana University Kokomo for food and fun as we kick off the opening of the women's intercollegiate athletics program with a tailgate party on Sunday, August 28, at 12:30 p.m. at Northwestern High School. The IU Kokomo Cougars will take on Vincennes University at 2 p.m.

Thank you for your commitment to Indiana University Kokomo. We continue to be On the Move.

Best wishes for a great year!

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

Regional mayors strategize collaborative efforts at IU Kokomo summit 06 JULY 2011

KOKOMO, Ind. – Industry, government, and higher education of north central Indiana must join forces – creating a “triple helix” – to successfully land businesses and improve quality of life. Regionalization and other collaborative ideas were discussed during a Mayor’s Summit, hosted by Indiana University Kokomo on Wednesday (July 6).

Ten of the region’s mayors met with Chancellor Michael Harris to strategize how communities can work together to be competitive in a global economy. Penny Lee, vice chancellor of public affairs and advancement, moderated the event.

"North central Indiana should be a region that is recognized nationally. We at IU Kokomo believe very strongly in what is becoming known as the triple

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helix. It is based on close, collaborative efforts among industry, government, and universities,” Harris said. “It’s only those regions where industry is alive, where government is involved, and where there exists a strong university that they will be ahead of the competition.

"We would like to see more strengthening of that triple helix effect,” he said. “The bottom line, of course, is assuring the

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American dream. We believe the future is in abundance.”

A recent report from the U.S. Conference of Mayors was a point of discussion. The mayoral panel also talked about economic realities facing their cities and explored ideas for continual collaboration and enhanced economic development.

Kokomo Mayor Greg Goodnight welcomed the panel and emphasized the importance of coming together to examine ways to enhance collaboration.

Regionalization is a way to give people hope, said Mayor Wayne Seybold of Marion.

"In order for regionalization to work, we need to plan for it,” Seybold said. “We need to have someone lead the process.”

Monticello Mayor Jason Thompson said one obstacle faced by cities is finding skilled workers.

"Industries that are coming can’t get the skilled worker,” Thompson said. “They don’t have the math skill to run robotic machinery in the assembly line.”

Mike Fincher, mayor of Logansport, emphasized the importance of an educated workforce, stating that owners of companies looking to relocate or establish a new business always ask the skill and education level of potential employees.

"If we’re going to be a marketable commodity, we need a better educated workforce,” he said.

The region faces challenges based on transforming from a manufacturing workforce to an economy of knowledge and innovation, where only entrepreneurs will survive, Harris said.

"This isn’t unique here. We believe the regional campuses play a significant role in economic development, a vision of IU President Michael McRobbie,” Harris said. “We are living in a tremendous era of globalization. It is no longer just Logansport and Kokomo. It’s a tsunami out there that is coming at us fast.”

Mayors in attendance were Randy Strasser, Delphi; Greg Goodnight, Kokomo; Huck Lewis, Lebanon; Michael Fincher, Logansport; Wayne Seybold, Marion; Jason Thompson, Monticello; Jim Walker, Peru; Bruce Hosier, Portland; Mark Smiley, Rochester; Steven Croyle, Winchester. Hodge Patel, district director for Congressman Joe Donnelly, also joined the panel.

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Chancellor Message Summer 2011 2 8 J U N E 2 01 1

Colleagues, I hope you are enjoying a great summer and finding time to relax after a busy and most productive year. This past week the IU Board of Trustees approved our 2011-2012 budget. I want to thank you for participating in the budget hearings; the process was open, transparent and very helpful as I worked with the cabinet to craft and finalize a budget. Our budget is based on our values, strategic plan and focuses on our three themes.

As you know from President McRobbie's message, we were authorized a 1.5% pool salary increase. Last Fall we were able to address 40% of the equity gaps and I am committed to continue to close those salary gaps that have developed over many years.

I am pleased to report that many of the budget requests and needs have been fulfilled. Detailed budgets will be distributed this week. Among the additional resources we deployed were support materials for art classes, new computer software for the New Media Program, a fulltime director of student teaching, a graduate admissions coordinator, additional financial aid funds, and new equipment for the physical plant, just to name a few.

As we look to this coming academic year, our future looks bright. With our emphasis on building our brand and role in the region, new enrollment strategies, new degree programs (a campus wide effort by many), and the introduction of athletics, we should realize increased enrollment. With our degree completion pilot programs and our continued focus on intrusive advising, we should continue to see growth in the retention and graduation of students. Our new website will allow us to showcase our campus in ways that we have never done before.

Our strong positioning and many successes are a direct result of your hard work, initiatives and commitment. As my first year comes to a close, I want to thank you for making me feel welcomed and supported. All that we have accomplished is because of your efforts! I look forward to an exciting year filled with growth and continued success.

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

IU Kokomo, Sungshin University take steps to enhance partnership 1 5 J U N E 2 01 1

KOKOMO, Ind. – Indiana University Kokomo made great strides on Tuesday toward forging a strategic and more meaningful partnership with a Korean university that will enhance international study opportunities and increase global awareness for students and faculty.

A visit from Dr. Hwa Jim Shim, president of Sungshin Women’s University, to IU Kokomo was significant in solidifying and enriching the 11-year exchange program between the two universities. http://newsroom.iuk.edu/chancellor.html?start=36[2/25/2014 1:01:08 AM]

IU Kokomo Chancellor Chancellor Michael Harris emphasizes the importance of IU Kokomo students and faculty having international opportunities in a global world, and of expanding the relationship with Sungshin.

“We are looking forward to enhancing this relationship that will undoubtedly increase global awareness for our students, as well as play a major role in increasing academic excellence and student success in a competitive, global world,” said Chancellor Harris. “We know Dr. Shim and Sungshin University have a great passion for health, welfare, and culture. We share very similar values. Especially as we look at globalization and knowledge, many of the focuses of Sungshin University are things

President Hwa Jin Shim Meets with Chancellor Harris.

Photos of Chancellor Harris and President Hwa Jin Shim.

Photos of President Hwa Jin Shim at IU Kokomo.

we care deeply about.”

Just this past year, very successful exchanges took place as students from Sungshin studied at IU Kokomo, and students and faculty from IU Kokomo spent time in Korea. Currently, Michael Tulley, professor of education, is teaching at Sungshin.

During her visit, Dr. Shim toured the campus and was impressed with the facilities, including the nursing clinical simulation center, the Art Gallery, and the Library.

“I am excited to be here. By visiting, we can learn more about the experiences of our students and talk more with the professors who helped them have such a wonderful time here,” Dr. Shim stated at a reception in her honor. “I am looking forward to enhancing the relationship.”

“Two of our students who were here in January came back to tell me the wonderful experiences they had here, how they learned so much and made so many friends, and that they made the right choice by participating in this program,” she added. President Shim thanked Chancellor Harris for the warm reception she received and expressed a deep commitment to work with him to grow the partnership.

Thanks to a generous grant from Dr. Se-Ung Lee, a South Korean businessman and philanthropist, a nursing exchange program between IU Kokomo and Sungshin Women’s University and Jesus University was established in 2000. Although the program initially involved only nursing students, a subsequent financial gift from Dr. Lee granted the exchange to expand to include all majors.

Chancellor Harris has been invited by Dr. Lee to visit Sungshin this fall.

“I am looking forward to meeting him as soon as possible,” he said.

In 2009, Dr. Lee, chairman of the board of the Shin Il Educational Foundation and the Seoul Cyber University, received the IU Distinguished International Service Award.

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Study to measure region's strengths, weaknesses 23 MAY 2011

KOKOMO, Ind. – Continuing to lead the effort in regional transformation, Indiana University Kokomo Chancellor Michael Harris commissioned a metrics study of north central Indiana to gauge necessary steps needed to create a more competitive economy based on knowledge, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

To learn about the report and its benefits, more than 70 business, government, education, and cultural leaders participated in the first Regional Organizational Collaborative (ROC) on campus Monday (May 23).

“From day one, we believe at Indiana University Kokomo that we are an educational and economic force in the region, following the vision of IU President Michael McRobbie for regional campuses,” said Harris. “This study will allow us to compare, understand, and analyze data so ‘regionalism’ won’t be just a statement, but rather a measurement we can use in our plans to transform this region.”

Chancellor Harris at the Regional Transformation Study Luncheon Jerry Conover, director of the Indiana Business Research Center (IBRC) at Indiana University Kelley School of Business, explained how his research will help improve the economic conditions and quality of life in north central Indiana. Conover stated the benchmarking study will provide reliable data on performance, strengths and weaknesses, and comparisons to peer communities nationwide.

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Colleagues, Just when we thought things couldn’t get any busier or more productive, they have! This past month has brought even more accomplishments, achievements, and milestones for Indiana University Kokomo, thanks to the dedication and commitment of faculty, staff, and our students. I am deeply grateful for all your hard work that continues to bring us one step closer to being the best regional campus in the world!

Before I highlight this past month’s happenings, I first would like to mention Commencement – which is now just one week away! I http://newsroom.iuk.edu/chancellor.html?start=36[2/25/2014 1:01:08 AM]

IU Kokomo Chancellor have asked to close all offices for the day so that those of you who wish to participate by volunteering or helping out in some way can do so. Everyone is expected to be on campus that day whether you choose to participate or continue to work. In addition to our graduates and their families, we will have many other guests on campus that day. I hope that each of you will find a way to welcome our guests, whether by helping someone find where they need to be, or a simple smile and, “Hello, welcome to IU Kokomo.”

Now let’s take a moment to celebrate our most recent accomplishments:

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