Division of Outreach and Engagement
University of Southern Indiana
Summer 2011 • Issue Three Volume Two
Annual Report Issue
Bachelor of General Studies:
Where lifetime learners return to college to achieve lifelong goals For the past 21 years, USI’s Bachelor of General Studies (BGS) degree program has served nontraditional students (age 25 or older) who wish to pursue a broadly defined and/or individually designed baccalaureate program. Students who pursue a BGS degree have the option to tailor their educational experiences to meet personal goals, broaden their appreciation of the arts and sciences, enhance career skills and competencies, and increase career opportunities and choices. Designed for working adults with significant educational experience and a strong desire to complete college coursework, the BGS program is flexible and can combine previous higher education, technical training, job skills, course selection based on interests, opportunities for credit by examination, and course completion via distance education. Through a partnership with the Indiana building trades apprenticeship and training programs and Ivy Tech Community College, the BGS program recognizes the technical training and Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree as a significant milestone toward the bachelor’s degree. In the spring of 2010, two new concentrations in the BGS Applied Studies major, technical supervision and leadership and business development, were approved. The technical supervision and leadership concentration addresses engineering practices, communication skills, supervision and management practices, work-related research projects, problem solving, and leadership. The business development concentration focuses on management and marketing practices, business law,
The major strengths of the BGS program are the ability to tailor classes to career goals and the flexibility in accepting transfer hours toward a degree.” — Angela Wargel 2010 BGS graduate
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accounting and administrative practices, small business management, innovation, and entrepreneurism. Both concentrations can be personalized to graduates of skilled trades apprenticeship programs who have completed an AAS degree through Ivy Tech Community College. Mark Nicholson, a 2010 BGS graduate, selected the program to increase his income and to save for his retirement and children’s college funds. Combining prior college work and professional training, he completed the degree in two years and encourages other adults who are thinking about returning to college to prepare mentally and emotionally for the experience. “Understand that returning to college will require a great deal of hard work, dedication, sacrifice, and endurance,” said Nicholson. “When you feel overwhelmed by a class, ask your professor for help. I found that most professors are willing to give more of their time to help a struggling student who is genuinely putting forth the effort.” Nicholson also credits Lee Ann Shafer, academic program manager/BGS advisor in USI’s Division of Outreach and Engagement, for his success in the program. “For me, not having a college degree was something I always regretted, so finishing has given me a tremendous sense of accomplishment. For nontraditional students, the BGS program is an excellent alternative to getting a discipline-specific degree. Lee Ann was terrific in helping me through the process. She gave me sound advice and was always highly responsive whenever I had questions or concerns.” Since 2000, over 90 students have completed a USI BGS degree and 55 students are currently enrolled in the program. An information session on the BGS program will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 2 in USI’s University Center East, Room 2217. Reservations and walk-ins are welcome. Contact Shafer at 812/464-1879
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Lee Ann Shafer, academic program manager/ BGS advisor in USI’s Division of Outreach and Engagement.
or lshafer@usi.edu for more information. Additional details on the BGS program can be found at www.usi.edu/extservacademic/ bgs.asp.
The BGS program has allowed me to apply my computer information systems experience, Air Force training, and former college coursework towards a bachelor’s degree. With a concentration in the growing field of health informatics, I have been able to select courses within the Health Services program that work around my busy schedule and provide in-depth knowledge of the healthcare system and its relationship to information technology. The BGS program is fitting for anyone with prior professional and work experience who desires a bachelor’s degree for professional development.”
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— Jacqueline Spainhour Current BGS student
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Voting for the Bicentennial House Design Competition begins August 20
Division of Outreach and Engagement Office 812/464-1989 Fax 812/465-7061 Interim Dean of Outreach and Engagement and Director of Continuing Education Linda Cleek 812/464-1829 Grant Writer/Coordinator Jane Friona
812/455-7946
USI-Crane Partnership Manager Josh Mischler 812/461-5325 Marketing Coordinator/engage Editor Brandi Schwartz 812/464-1854 Academic Programs Manager/BGS Advisor Lee Ann Shafer 812/464-1879
Departments Center for Applied Research Dr. Susan Ellspermann 812/461-5407
With funding from the National Endowment for the Arts, USI’s Historic New Harmony and New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art are sponsoring a Bicentennial House Design Competition to celebrate the town’s 200th birthday in 2014. Competition jurors Bernhard Karpf, associate partner in the New York-based firm of Richard Meier & Partners (designer of New Harmony’s Atheneum) and Charles Durrett, co-owner of The CoHousing Company, who, along with his wife Kathryn McCamant, introduced the concept of cohousing to the U.S. with their book Cohousing: A Contemporary Approach to Housing Ourselves, have selected the top design entries. The designs will be exhibited at the New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art August 20 through September 24, where the public can vote for their favorite. The first-place winner will receive a prize of $2,000, second-place $1,000, and third-place $500. “The concept of designing the ideal community is what makes New Harmony world-famous, so it’s fitting that one of the activities to celebrate its bicentennial would engage the town plan,” said Connie Weinzapfel, director of Historic New Harmony. “New Harmony is a designated National Planning Landmark, so any new construction has the ability to add to the landscape. This project will offer an affordable, green house plan free-of-charge to anyone interested in building in New Harmony.” The winning design will become property of the town of New Harmony and will be given free-of-charge to anyone seeking to build within the town limits or immediate environs. Winners will be announced in October. The New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art is located at 506 Main Street in New Harmony, Indiana, and is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. For more information, call 812/682-3156 or visit www.nhgallery.com.
Center for Education Services and Partnerships Ginger Ramsden 812/228-5022 Center for Human Resource Development Charmaine McDowell 812/465-1629 Center for Continuing Education Linda Cleek 812/464-1829 Historic Southern Indiana Leslie Townsend
812/465-7013
Historic New Harmony Connie Weinzapfel
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USI @ Innovation Pointe Gene Recker
812/492-4394
Service Learning Dr. Anne Statham
812/465-1203
Southern Indiana Japanese School Keietsu Nishimura 812/471-1210 U.S. Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Captain Joel Matherly 812/461-5302 USI’s Outreach and Engagement offers skilled facilitators and use of a creative workspace in the Innovation Lab at Innovation Pointe in downtown Evansville. Your team can build collaboration around ideas, solve problems, do strategic planning, and more. Contact the Division of Outreach and Engagement at 812/465-1629 for more information.
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Connect with Southern Indiana accepting applications for 2012 class Looking for a way to meet new people and improve the quality of life in your community? Apply today to participate in USI’s 2012 Connect with Southern Indiana program.
Participants will attend ten full-day sessions between January and June and will have an opportunity to connect with residents, communities, and local and regional
A regional leadership program offered through USI’s Center for Human Resource Development, Connect with Southern Indiana One Color is an annual program open to Indiana residents living in Dubois, Gibson, Knox, Perry, Pike, Posey, Spencer, Vanderburgh, or Warrick County. Applications will go through a selection process in which up to 24 individuals will be selected for the program. Those who have a desire to develop leadership skills and become actively involved in their community are encouraged to apply.
meals, location rental fees, and materials. Participants will provide their own transportation to and from sessions and should have time in their schedule to attend sessions and work on projects. Since the program is free with limited openings, applicants must have the ability and willingness to participate in all sessions and out-of-class assignments. One year’s residency in the region prior to January 2012 is required to participate.
organizations. Members of the class will develop a collaborative project, which they will present at the end of the program. The University covers program expenses, including overnight accommodations, facilitation,
Individuals who would like to be considered for the 2012 program should complete and submit a Connect with Southern Indiana application by Friday, October 7. Additional information, including an application, can be found online at www.usi.edu/extserv/ outreach/connect.asp.
Sisters among recipients of Adult Learner Scholarship Two Color Evansville natives Serena and Sharona Fowler have more in common than most sisters. Only eleven months apart in age and having lost both parents several years ago, they rely heavily on each other for help and support as they work toward their educational goals. Parents to one young child each, they both attend the University of Southern Indiana as nontraditional students where they will complete bachelor’s degrees in May 2012. In addition, they also are recipients of USI’s 2011-2012 Adult Learner Scholarship, an annual scholarship program for adult learners offered through the Division of Outreach and Engagement.
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Prior to attending USI, Serena, a nursing major, and her sister Sharona, a psychology major, successfully completed course work at Ivy Tech Community College. From there, they decided to continue with their educational and career goals by enrolling in courses at USI. Serena was the first in her family to attend college and is currently participating in an externship in the Cardiovascular Care Center at Deaconess Hospital. Her career goal is to become a certified registered nurse anesthetist and stresses that anything worthwhile takes hard work and dedication. “Even working 50 to 60 hours per week, I wasn’t able to provide my daughter, Soffia, with the kinds of opportunities I wanted for her,” said Serena. “I often talk to her about
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the importance of education. Even though it is not easy balancing care for my daughter and succeeding in the nursing program, I wouldn’t change a thing. Soffia is by far my biggest motivator.”
Sharona followed in Serena’s footsteps and started her USI journey in the spring of 2010. Her passion is conducting research in different aspects of discrimination. She has participated in numerous research projects and has presented at several professional conferences, working closely with her peers and professors. “My son, Gavin, sacrifices a lot for our family and I know it’s difficult for him to understand the amount of work I have to do for my classes,” said Sharona. “However, I believe exposing him to college at such an early age is very beneficial. He often talks about the day when he will get to attend college.” To qualify for the Adult Learner Scholarship, applicants must be a current USI student, be at least 25 years of age, and be working on his or her first undergraduate degree. Scholarship winners receive up to $2,000 for tuition, fees, books, and other educational expenses. Other recipients of the 2011-2012 Adult Learner Scholarship include Cindy Criss and Jennifer Ruff, Boonville; Jeffrey Andrews, Amy DeVries, Ernest Griffin, Marta Hollen, Joshua Luedeke, Tamra Marx, Wendy Painter, Debra
Serena Fowler, left, and her sister Sharona Fowler, are among the recipients of the 2011-2012 Adult Learner Scholarship offered through the Division of Outreach and Engagement.
Pellant, and Mary Schwambach, Evansville; Linda Berg, Holland; Heather Lindall, Newburgh; Eric Fisher, Owensville; and Jason Prater, Pisgah Forest, North Carolina. Applications for the 2012-2013 Adult Learner Scholarship will be available in the fall at www.usi.edu/extserv/AdultScholarship.asp.
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USI-Crane partnership leads to innovative opportunities at Robins Air Force Base Prepared by Jennifer Dryer, communications intern in the Center for Applied Research In April, Dr. Sue Ellspermann, director of the Center for Applied Research (CAR), facilitated a Simplex workshop at Robins Air Force Base (RAFB) in Georgia for the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane (NSWC Crane) Electronic Warfare (EW) Technology Summit. Simplex is a creative problem solving methodology that utilizes creative and analytical thinking in an atmosphere of collaboration, learning, and possibilities. Workshop participant Logan Flynn, an electronics engineer at RAFB, decided to explore how the Simplex process could benefit RAFB, which is the home of Warner Robins Air Logistics Center, the 78th Air Base Wing, and more than 60 other units that make up a vital part of the Air Force war fighting team. Flynn approached Ellspermann about using Simplex as a tool to train RAFB’s new engineers on how to develop innovative
solutions for difficult EW threats. Previously, RAFB used the New Engineer Threat Training (NETT), a lecture teaching style in a classroom. Wanting a new method, Flynn researched several tools and decided to use the Simplex process. Flynn, along with Jayme Bethea, an electronics engineer at RAFB, implemented the Simplex process and transformed the original NETT program to develop a new fourday training session called the New Engineer Threat Orientation (NETO) Workshop.
Gene Recker, manager of education and entrepreneurship for USI at Innovation Pointe, instructed Simplex 1.0: Solving Complex Problems, for the NETO Workshop. Fifteen engineers were provided with tools to shift from implementing others solutions to developing their solutions as a team. Eight participants continued into Simplex 2.0: Leading Others to Solve Complex Problems, to develop facilitation skills to lead teams in work environments and in the NETO Workshop.
“With so many new college graduates in our office, we recognized the need for a mentoring program. It would take a long time for experienced engineers to mentor new engineers one-on-one, and without a forum, the mentoring was hit-or-miss. The Simplex process offers us a great tool to use in the specialized workshop while facilitating mentoring in small groups of new engineers at one time,” said Bethea.
“The goal was to have our new engineers become active class participants instead of passive. We normally don’t learn something until we have to. By giving our new engineers a common challenge in a safe environment, they would have a reason to learn the NETO concepts as well as a creative problem solving process while enjoying the class,” said Flynn. No Air Force endorsement intended.
Division of Outreach and Engagement adds four new faces
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Four new employees have been added to the Outreach and Engagement staff, including Jaime Hess, Missy Parkison, Sara Rhoades, and MeLissa Williams.
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Formerly employed as a substitute teacher for Tell City-Troy Township, Jaime Hess has joined the Center for Human Resource Development team as a senior program assistant. She will monitor program budgets, manage the Center’s web site and social media sites, plan program materials, and coordinate and promote various projects for the department, including Connect with Southern Indiana, a regional leadership program. Hess holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from USI.
Harmony. Parkison will facilitate collaboration between USI faculty and students and citizens of New Harmony, expanding upon the original intent of the University’s involvement in New Harmony, which was to create a “living laboratory” for ideas. She will support the development of courses, programs, and projects through which participants can experience the history of New Harmony and explore notions of community. Parkison was an adjunct professor of political theory at USI. She received a Master of Arts degree in pastoral theology from Saint Mary of the Woods, a Master of Arts degree in political science from Vanderbilt University, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from Converse College.
Missy Parkison has been named community engagement manager with Historic New
The newest member of the team is Sara Rhoades who is the senior gallery associate in
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the New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art. Employed at the University for over seven years, Rhoades was formerly an administrative associate in USI’s Graduate Studies and Sponsored Research. Rhoades will manage the consignment gallery, research and introduce new artists to the public, and order merchandise for the museum shop. She holds a Master of Arts in Liberal Studies degree and a Bachelor of Science degree in art, both from USI. Rhoades, owner of S.K. Rhoades Design, is a local artist who specializes in fine silver and gemstone jewelry. MeLissa Williams has joined the Historic New Harmony staff as visitor services coordinator. Previously employed as executive director with Quest for Excellence, Inc. in Indianapolis, Williams will develop strong community and public relations through management of visitor services and interactions with individuals and groups within the New Harmony community. She also will coordinate the use and rental of USI sites in New Harmony. Williams holds a master’s degree in science management and a Bachelor of Science degree in organizational management from Oakland City University.
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Division of Outreach and Engagement
2010–2011 Year in Review
July
July 12-16
USI hosted a six-week summer leadership institute for more than 50 Iraqi college students. During their stay, the students visited Historic New Harmony where they shared their visions of Utopia on the Atheneum wall.
The Center for Education Services and Partnerships offered a week of Super Summer sessions at Fairlawn Elementary School in Evansville. Open to children PreK4 through 14, the program offered a variety of morning and afternoon classes.
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The Center for Applied Research provided a fellowship to Mary Catherine Ehlman, assistant professor of gerontology, to improve the quality of life of older adults living in nursing homes who suffer with urinary incontinence.
Boy Scout Evan Weinzapfel built and installed a pergola, a fence, and multiple benches at the entrance of the Children’s Learning Center. Weinzapfel, an alumnus of the Center, completed the project to earn his Eagle Scout Award and to help the Center qualify as a nature playground.
August 10
August 28
USI, Ivy Tech Community College, University of Evansville, and Vincennes University faculty participated in the annual Day on the Bus event. Organized by the Center for Applied Research, the event gives participants an inside view of regional businesses to see how well their institutions are preparing students for the workforce.
The Service Learning Program and the Office of Student Development Programs held a Day of Service event during USI’s annual Welcome Week program. Students completed service learning projects at various locations, including the Warrick Humane Society in Newburgh, Indiana.
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September–October
Poetry author Erika Meitner kicked off the 2010-2011 RopeWalk Visiting Writers Reading Series in Kleymeyer Hall in USI’s Liberal Arts Center. Authors Todd Boss, Andrew Porter, Heather Sellers, Adrian Matejka, and Anthony Varallo presented additional readings throughout the academic year.
USI’s Center for Communal Studies hosted the 35th annual Communal Studies Association (CSA) Conference, “The Architecture of Community,” in New Harmony. Five CSA conferences have been held in New Harmony since the organization was founded in the historic town in 1975.
October
October
In coordination with the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning, USI distributed an Adult Learner Inventory survey to USI undergraduate students 25 or older. The results will help the University find new ways to meet the needs of adult learners.
Historic Southern Indiana is featured in a new resource aimed to help communities promote their historic and cultural attractions. Produced by the National Trust for Historic Preservation and supported in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, the toolkit can be found online at www. preservationnation.org/survival-toolkit.
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October
October 10
Karen Schwartz, president of the Historical Society of Harrison County in Corydon, Indiana, received the 2010 Frank and Judy O’Bannon Heritage Engagement Award from Historic Southern Indiana. The award recognizes an individual who is an exemplary model of community education activities.
Bryan Bourdeau, instructor in business, led a discussion during an Idea Exchange Business Book Club meeting at Innovation Pointe. Coordinated by USI’s College of Business and Center for Human Resource Development, the program served as a professional networking opportunity for business owners, managers, and entrepreneurs.
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November 12-14
Over 200 cadets from the Wabash Battalion, Eagle Detachment Reserve Officer’s Training Corps (ROTC) program and the surrounding area registered for the 9th annual Norwegian Road March. The 18.6-mile road march required participants to march on a trail that covered a variety of terrain while carrying a 25-pound rucksack.
The Labyrinth Society held its annual international gathering in New Harmony. Participants heard from labyrinth experts and enjoyed maypole dancing and live music. The event was co-sponsored by Historic New Harmony and the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites.
November 30 and December 2
December
The Center for Applied Research organized two Community Listening Sessions for the Evansville-Vanderburgh County Government Reorganization Committee at USI and University of Evansville. The sessions were attended by members of the community who provided valuable opinions and ideas for the committee’s proposal for government consolidation.
Historic New Harmony awarded its first New Harmony Outreach and Engagement Fellowship to Dr. Marie Opatrny, associate professor of social work, for the project, “Designing a Model Elder Care Program for a Rural Community.” The project engaged the Charles Ford Home in New Harmony and the community in responding to present and future elder care needs.
February 17–March 17
The Center for Human Resource Development held a Development Dimensions International Leadership Series to help organizations achieve business objectives and desired results. Seminars in the series equipped leaders with day-to-day interpersonal skills for leading groups and individuals as well as the broader skills needed to create and maintain a high-performance workplace.
February
February
The Innovation Lab, designed to facilitate group creativity and collaboration, opens inside Innovation Pointe in downtown Evansville.
Offices from the Division of Outreach and Engagement moved to the second floor of the newly expanded University Center East (UC East). UC East brings the combined University Center to 173,904 square feet, including 59,720 of reconstructed old library and 20,815 of a new multi-story link and tower construction.
February 22 USI received the Urban Conservation Organization Award from the Vanderburgh County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD). The Division of Outreach and Engagement played a key role in the development of the partnership between USI and SWCD. The Center for Applied Research organized a rain garden and trail projects on campus, assisted by Dr. Chuck Price, professor of science education. Don Fleming, grounds and athletic field supervisor, collaborated with the Service Learning Program, to engage students in both projects.
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The Japan Overseas Educational Services, a subsidiary of the Japanese government’s Ministry of Education and Science, awards the School Award in Writing to the Southern Indiana Japanese School for the fifth consecutive year. Over 300 Japanese schools worldwide were eligible for the award, only 20 were selected to receive it.
Festo Didactic and USI’s Pott College of Science and Engineering and Division of Outreach and Engagement sponsored an Interactive Lean Manufacturing Workshop at USI. Participants were introduced to techniques such as 5S’s, Value Stream Analysis, Single Minute Exchange of Die (SMED), and more.
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November 11
Frans Johansson, author of The Medici Effect, presented “Diversity Drives Innovation” at the Catalysts of Regional Innovation Conference at USI. The Division of Outreach and Engagement served as one of the program sponsors.
USI’s Reserve Officer’s Training Corps provided the color guard during a Veterans Day Remembrance at Centennial Court at USI. USI’s Student Veterans Association and Veterans Support Services sponsored the program.
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Dr. Renee Frimming, assistant professor in physical education, instructed a service learning course in which students became certified first aid instructors. Students then certified members of local Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts to help them earn badges in first aid.
The Division of Extended Services becomes the Division of Outreach and Engagement. With a mission of outreach, the division complements the University’s traditional role by providing and facilitating quality educational, research, and technical services for people, groups, and organizations in Indiana and the Tri-state. These activities support and promote individual well-being, social and cultural enrichment, economic opportunity, and regional development.
February
January 3
The New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art hosted an exhibition “BLING! Art Jewelry from the Collection of Doris Murdoch” and a corresponding series of jewelry-making workshops instructed by jewelry artist Sara Rhoades.
Historic Southern Indiana awards the 2011 Darrel Bigham Historic Southern Indiana Faculty Engagement Fellowship Award to Dr. Karen Bonnell, professor of communications. The award will help fund a third installment of “Snapshots of Southern Indiana,” a 30-minute television program used to promote tourism in southern Indiana.
February–May
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New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art hosted lectures and exhibitions by artists John David Mooney and Anila Agha. Mooney’s exhibition “Harvesting Our Sun and the Milky Way Galaxy Sculpture,” unveiled a comprehensive set of designs for gardens, art, and a solar park for New Harmony. Agha’s exhibition “And Red Is the Earth,” explored the impact of gender roles, cultural multiplicity, mass media, and global politics on her native Pakistan.
Dr. Ronald S. Rochon, provost, names Dr. Mark C. Bernhard associate provost for Outreach and Engagement. Bernhard has 13 years of experience in continuing and professional education, workforce education, and economic development at two universities. His appointment will begin on August 22.
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2010–2011 Year in Review
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Enrollment for the College Achievement Program (CAP), a cooperative program between USI and 22 participating high schools throughout Indiana, increased by 22% with 2,631 enrolled students. CAP gives motivated high school juniors and seniors an opportunity to take collegelevel courses in their high school for both high school and college credit.
The Division of Outreach and Engagement offered two scholarship programs to students for the 2011-2012 school year. Seven students received the Epi-Hab Scholarship, which provides $1,000 for tuition, fees, textbooks, and housing. Seventeen students received the Adult Learner Scholarship, which provides up to $2,000 for tuition, fees, books, and other educational expenses.
April
March 7-12
Joshua Mischler, USI-Crane partnership manager in the Division of Outreach and Engagement, accepted the Recognition of Excellence Award for Innovations in Outreach and Engagement on behalf of NSWC Crane and USI’s Center for Applied Research and College of Business. Presented by the University Professional and Continuing Education Association, the award recognizes high quality work to promote economic development opportunities, technology transfer, and improvement of science and mathematics education in the region.
Dr. Oana Armeanu, USI assistant professor of political science, led a service learning project in Botswana over spring break. Students studied situation of affiliates for Habitat for Humanity and wrote a report for the local chapter.
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April 30
Students from the surrounding area participated in Historic New Harmony’s 26th annual Heritage Artisans Week. The program is designed to provide a high-quality field trip experience for students learning about Indiana state history. Artisans provided demonstrations of 19th century Indiana folkways and crafts.
The USI Service Learning Program, Evansville Bicycle Club, and Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation held a “Bicycle Rodeo” to fight childhood obesity in the community. The event was funded through a grant from UnitedHealth Group, which provided bicycle helmets to participants. Over 30 donated bicycles were also given away.
May–July
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Summer Enrichment Camp, a summer camp offered through the Center for Education Services and Partnerships, took place at USI. The camp offers an environment that encourages children to develop their capabilities and interests at their own pace and individual needs.
Graduates from the Bachelor of General Studies program participated in the 2011 Spring Commencement ceremony at Roberts Stadium in Evansville. A total of 12 students completed the program during the 2010-2011 academic year.
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Nineteen people graduated form the 2011 Connect with Southern Indiana program. The regionally Two Color based leadership program is offered through the Center for Human Resource Development and has a total of 125 graduates.
Historic Southern Indiana hosted “1811: The Year of Decision,” the second of four educational symposia on the War of 1812 and the impact on the Indiana Territory, the Midwest, and the nation at Vincennes University.
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Flexible child care opportunities offered year-round at USI Whether you’re looking for full-time, parttime, or summer child care options, USI’s Center for Education Services and Partnerships can help. With a variety of child care opportunities at the Children’s Learning Center and summer day camp programs such as Kindergarten Camp and Summer Enrichment Camp (SEC), USI offers the flexibility that is needed in any child care schedule.
NAEYC, and is a Level 4, the highest level, on Indiana’s Paths to Quality rating system.
Located on campus, the Children’s Learning Center is open to children ages two to six of USI students, faculty, and staff on a full-day, half-day, or hourly basis. Half-day preschool also is offered during the academic year. Additional children from the community are welcome to enroll in the Center when space is available.
Created in 1986 to fulfill the summer school-age child care needs of University employees, SEC has grown to include children in the community. The camp is open to children ages 7 to 12 years old Monday through Friday from 6:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in June and July. Full-time and partial-week care is available.
The Center offers an environment that encourages children to develop their capabilities and interests at their own pace and individual needs. The uniqueness of each child is embraced by the Center’s staff and positive encouragement is given for continued growth.
Those who enroll in SEC participate in a variety of activities, including swimming, games, and field trips. Enrichment activities in the categories of cooking, art, science, and fitness also are offered.
As a constituent of the Indiana Department of Environmental Management’s Five Star Environmental Recognition Program, the Children’s Learning Center is accredited by the
Children who are entering or leaving kindergarten can participate in Kindergarten Camp. Held each summer in the Children’s Learning Center, Kindergarten Camp operates Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Enrollment is limited to 20 students.
“I accepted my position on campus 22 years ago because I was able to bring my then two-year-old daughter to work with me, knowing she would be cared for in a nurturing, enriching environment,” said Ginger Ramsden, director of the Center for Education
Children play on the equipment outside the Children’s Learning Center.
Services and Partnerships. “She grew up on campus, attending the Center for four years and summer camp for seven years. It is so rewarding for our Center and camp staff to watch campus families’ children grow from toddlers to teens, and to be able to play a role in developing the future leaders of our community.” For more information on USI’s child care opportunities, call 812/464-1869 or visit www.usi.edu/childcenter/.
Welcome Week includes second annual Day of Service event “Participating in USI’s Day of Service program gives incoming students a chance to get to know a small group of new and returning students and faculty while learning about the community and making a contribution,” said Dr. Anne Statham, director of the Service Learning Program. “All the participating organizations are interested in keeping the students involved with volunteer opportunities throughout the year.”
To kick off the 2011-2012 school year and help new students get better acquainted with the University, USI will offer its annual Welcome Week program during the first week of class, August 18-24. For the second consecutive year, USI’s Service Learning Program and the Office of Student Development Programs have coordinated a Day of Service event that will take place during the program from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, August 20. In 2008, USI received classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an institution of community engagement. USI was recognized in both categories: “curricular engagement” and “outreach and partnerships.” The Day of Service program was designed for students to help carry on this legacy as they first enter the University. This year’s Day of Service will include more than 10 service opportunities on campus and across the Evansville community. Projects will include sorting/organizing donations, landscaping, and painting at Holly’s House;
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USI students offer their assistance at a Habitat for Humanity building site during last year’s Welcome Week Day of Service event. outdoor maintenance at Life Choices Maternity and Youth Home; cleaning and labeling/sorting donations at Little Lambs; organizing donations at the Newburgh Area Food Pantry; trail work on campus and Burdette Park; and more. Over 250 USI freshmen volunteered their time to assist with projects during last year’s Day of Service.
For more information, including a complete schedule of Day of Service projects and other Welcome Week events, visit the Welcome Week web site at www.usi.edu/ welcomeweek/. New students who are interested in participating in a Day of Service project can register online at the same web address. If your company or organization is interested in becoming a community partner in future USI projects, contact the Service Learning Program at servicelearning@usi.edu or 812/465-1203.
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Service Learning Program The Service Learning Program is an academic peda-gogical approach to university education that integrates community service with instruction and structured reflection. Projects are typically done with community partners, where relationships are developed between USI and community groups over time.
During the 2010–2011 year the Service Learning Program:
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The College Achievement Program (CAP) provides an opportunity for high school juniors and seniors to earn dual high school/ college credit in selected courses offered at participating high schools. USI faculty are involved as course liaisons and in facilitating training for high school faculty.
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• Offered 150 service learning courses
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• Had 2,625 CAP course enrollments
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• Engaged 137 USI staff and 2,922 students
• Delivered 7,855 credit hours
15
• Worked with 78 community partners and 65 USI departments
• Engaged students in 22 high schools
• Served 872 participants through 48 contract programs in 17 organizations. • Provided contract services for the Tri-State Industrial Safety Council’s 24 member companies and 37 affiliate/subscriber contract members. • Enrolled 977 participants in 121 public programs
3 2006–07
7
2007–08
2008–09
52
7
5
2009–10
2010–11
Enrollments
Distance Education Course Offerings at USI
Credit Hours
7000
During the 2010–2011 year the Center for HRD:
10
55
54
• Offered 44 CAP courses
8000
The Center for Human Resource Development (Center for HRD) offers public programs for open enrollment and on-site contractual programs that feature custom design and interactive training. The center acts as a liaison between professional associations and the University, including a partnership with the Tri-State Industrial Safety Council.
Enrolled
50
46
0
• Had 116 approved high school faculty
Center for Human Resource Development
Commissioned
500
6000 5000
400
4000
6203
3000
7855
300
2151
1450
0
2008–09
200
2625
2009–10
338
2010–11
100 0
120
High Schools
Courses
Instructors
60
116
113 90
30 22
39
2008–09
26
42
2009–10
23
342
298 335
2007-08
2008-09
298
355
419
397
208 2006-07
2009-10
2010-11
Bachelor of General Studies Program
90
0
483
4355
2000 1000
Number of DE sections offered Number of unique DE courses offered
44
2010–11
The Bachelor of General Studies (BGS) program, is a customized degree program for working adults who want to complete a baccalaureate degree that builds on previous college, training, and work experience. Students who pursue a BGS degree must complete the standard 124 credit hours, including Core Curriculum courses, but allows flexibility in program design.
Program stats: • 55 currently enrolled students • 12 graduates in 2010–11 • 90 graduates to date
A Carnegie Foundation Engaged University
6
Summer 2011
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Issue Three Volume Two
Annual Report
Engagement of Community Participants/Partners, USI Faculty and Staff, and USI Students—2010–2011
Center for Applied Research
10000
The Center for Applied Research (CAR) works with businesses and organizations throughout the region to help leverage the intellectual capabilities of the University. The Center matches faculty, staff, and students with regional businesses and organizations to conduct research, consulting, and other applied projects, ranging from economic impact studies to new product development.
Community Participants/Partners Faculty and Staff
8000
Students
6000
During the 2010–2011 year CAR:
4000
• Identified 58 projects • Completed 33 projects
2000 0
•A pproved and began work on 17 projects Historic Southern Indiana 463 24 46
Center for Applied Research 42 43 128
Education Human Services & Resource Historic New Partnerships Development Harmony 23 299 9,422 64 1 26 321 7 138
Service Learning Program 3,000 137 2,922
New Harmony Gallery 4,615 35 175
•E ngaged 43 USI faculty and staff and over 128 students •S erved 42 organizations and 14 counties in the Tri-state
Continuing Education 2010–2011 Enrollment in Noncredit Programs
# Served Open Enrollment Series Basic Orientation Plus Safety Program USI Programs Public Service Programs* TOTAL
# of Programs
5,668 342 7,342 419 642 58 569 11 14,221 830
Enrollment Comparison for Last Five Years 20000
+4% –14%
15000
+7%
–9%
–4%
10000 5000 0
7
2006–07 17,485
2007–08 15,033
2008–09 16,272
2009–10 14,850
2010–11* 14,221
*Incomplete Statistics
en•gage (en’gaj) verb 1. to establish a meaningful contact or connection 2. to occupy, attract, or involve 3. to actively commit
10001-01030 P10-5255
Division of Outreach and Engagement 8600 University Boulevard Evansville, Indiana 47712
Division of Outreach and Engagement
www.usi.edu/outreach
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Noncredit Course Sampler Arts and Leisure October 29 and 30 How to be Published, five workshops that will help writers write and sell their short story or novel. Workshops include Fiction Writing for Beginners, The Truth about Self-Publication, How to Become a Published Author, Creating Your Novel, and Short Story and Novel Feedback. October 4-18 Passport to Retirement, learn how to get the most from guaranteed investments, tax-free income, and estate planning. Meets three Tuesdays.
Computers and Information Management October 19-November 6 Project Management With Microsoft Project, learn how to better organize work and people to help ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. Meets five Wednesdays. October 26 Getting Started with Excel 2007, an overview of the Excel package. Topics include copying and moving data, making calculations, file management, and printing.
Professional Development September 20-December 6 SHRM Learning System, sanctioned by the Society for Human Resource Management, this course will prepare you for the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) and the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) exams offered by the Human Resource Institute. Meets 12 Tuesdays.
Visit usi.edu/outreach for more information and additional courses.
September 15-December 8 CMA Learning System Part Two, prepare for part two of the Certified Management Accountant (CMA速) Exam. Course combines live classroom instruction with textbooks and online, interactive testing components to deliver a comprehensive and customized learning experience in management accounting and finance. Meets 12 Thursdays.
Languages September 27-November 1 Beginning Conversational Spanish, learn basic conversational Spanish and feel more at ease when you travel or encounter Spanish speakers in business and social situations. Emphasis is on building vocabulary. Meets six Tuesdays. October 5-November 9 Beginning Conversational French, review essentials of French from a previous study or simply gain confidence in pronunciation. Focus will be on basic French vocabulary and expressions, as well as the geography and culture of France. Meets six Wednesdays.
Fitness/Aquatics/Recreation September 28-November 17 Water Aerobics, high intensity/low impact water exercises that will raise your heart rate and improve your cardiovascular condition. Swimming skills are not required. Meets eight Thursdays. September 28-November 16 Preschool Swimming, emphasis on water safety, water adjustment, and development of gross motor skills. Meets eight Wednesdays.
Registration information: 812/464-1989 or 800/467-8600