Indiana University East Campus Library and Center for Service-Learning have been selected as a community host site for World Book Night 2013. The goal of this World Book Night is to get books into the hands of people to encourage reading for enjoyment.

The community is welcome to participate by applying to the World Book Night organization to receive 20 books to give away. Applications are due January 25, 2013 and should be submitted through worldbooknight.org. This year’s selection of books is available online at iue.libguides.com/worldbooknight.

“World Book Night gives each of us the opportunity to share the love of reading with 20 people we may have never even met. The free books we distribute can help introduce readers to new perspectives, learn about other times and places, and simply provide the opportunity to experience the enjoyment of reading for pleasure,” said Frances Yates, director of the Campus Library. “The Library and Center for Service-Learning are proud to support this nationwide advocacy for reading and we are optimistic that IU East students, staff and faculty will distribute at least 1,000 books in our community.”

World Book Night is an annual celebration dedicated to spreading the love of reading, person to person. Each year on April 23, tens of thousands of people go out into their communities and give half a million free World Book Night paperbacks to light and non-readers.  In 2012, World Book Night was celebrated in the U.S., the UK, Ireland, and Germany.

According to World Book Night, reading for pleasure improves literacy, actively engaging emerging readers in their desire to read. Reading changes lives, improves employability, social interaction, enfranchisement, and can have a positive effect on mental health and happiness. Book readers are more likely to participate in positive activities such as volunteering, attending cultural events, and even physical exercise.

Neil Sabine, interim dean of the School of Sciences and Mathematics and associate professor of biology, said books transport readers to places they could not visit and make them intimately familiar with people they could never meet. He added books transport readers through time, resurrect the dead, and reveal hidden truths.

“Books illuminate the mind and that is why the book is always better than the movie. I have always loved the library because all those books on the shelves are silent but come alive as soon as I open one and start to read,” Sabine said. “The World Book Night program brings all of this and more to people who would otherwise not have these opportunities. This is a great program and will have even greater impacts on people’s lives.”

Stephanie Hays-Mussoni, director of Gift Development, is participating in the give away for the first time this year.

“I am excited to have the opportunity to give out books that are relevant and interesting reads.  It is a great way to encourage people to read a book they may not have normally chosen or had access to,” Hays-Mussoni said.

Apply to be a Book Giver by January 25, 2013

1) Apply to be a Book Giver by choosing from a list of books, and answering three questions (Where do you intend to give away the books? To whom do you intend to give away books? Why do you want to give books away?). The 20 books cannot be sold or given away to friends or family.

2) Book Givers are emailed by February 13, 2013, with the status of their application.

3) Choose IU East Campus Library as the distributor and pick up your books during the week of April 15, 2013.

4) Personally hand out 20 copies of the book to light or non-readers on April 23, 2013.

Participants are encouraged to help promote World Book Night through social media, taking photos or video. Also, participants are welcome to go back to the place where books were handed out and get feedback from recipients after April 23.

Indiana University East has named four finalists in the search for a new chancellor. Finalists will visit the campus this month to meet with faculty, staff, students and community members.

Following those visits, the next step will be for the university search committee that identified the finalists to meet again and make further recommendations to President Michael A. McRobbie and Executive Vice President John Applegate. McRobbie will make the final selection, subject to approval by the IU Board of Trustees.

The finalists and their campus visit dates are:
•    Martha Venn, provost and vice president for academic affairs, Macon State College — Jan. 22
•    Marc Miller, dean of the Hull College of Business, Augusta State University — Jan. 24
•    Barb Jones, vice president, division of student affairs, Miami University — Jan. 28
•    Kathy Cruz-Uribe, provost and vice president for academic affairs, California State University, Monterey Bay — Jan. 31

“We were very impressed with the quality of candidates and extremely pleased to see the high level of interest in this leadership position at IU East,” said Bill Stephan, IU vice president for engagement and chair of the search committee. “These visits provide important opportunities for members of the campus community to meet with and engage prospective candidates in discussion on a broad array of issues associated with the future growth and vitality of IU East.”

Venn served as founding dean of the School of Education at Macon State College from 2005 to 2008. She then spent a year as senior executive director for educator preparation with the University System of Georgia Board of Regents, before returning to Macon State in 2009 to serve as provost and vice president for academic affairs. She has a Ph.D. in special education from the University of Illinois.

Miller has been at Augusta State University since 2000 and the dean of the Hull College of Business since 2006. He also is a professor of business administration. He previously served on the faculty at the State University of West Georgia. He received a doctorate from Auburn University in management information systems.

Jones has been vice president, division of student affairs, at Miami University since 2008. Her prior experience includes serving as assistant chancellor for student affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater from 2000 to 2008 and as associate vice president for student affairs at Ball State University from 1990 to 2000. She received her Ph.D. in educational administration from the University of Minnesota and her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Indiana University Bloomington.

Cruz-Uribe has been provost and vice president for academic affairs at California State University, Monterey Bay, since 2007. Prior to that she was at Northern Arizona University from 1989 to 2007, serving four years as dean of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences. She received her doctorate in anthropology from The University of Chicago.

More information on the candidates is available at the IU East chancellor search site.

A 13-member search committee began work in the summer to identify and interview candidates for the position. Former IU East Chancellor Nasser Paydar left the position in May 2012 to become the executive vice chancellor of Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. Larry Richards, the executive vice chancellor for academic affairs at IU East, has been serving as interim chancellor since that time.

“S.E.L.L.O.U.T.” comedy to talk about issues in diversity
Indiana University East will host the comedy show “S.E.L.L.O.U.T.” presented by The Blackpack at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, January 22, in Vivian Auditorium, located in Whitewater Hall.

The event is free and open to the public.

The Blackpack includes Vince Morris, BT, Billy D. Washington, and Louis Johnson who use comedy to talk positively about issues in diversity and stereotypes.

Nursing Dean to serve as president of Indiana League for Nursing
School of Nursing Dean Karen Clark has been elected to a two-year term as the president of the Indiana League for Nursing (ILN). The ILN promotes excellence in nursing education to build a strong and diverse nursing workforce.

Summer Faculty Fellowship Presentation
Frances Peacock, senior lecturer in English, will present “Policies and Guidelines About Writing in Cyberspace” at 4 p.m. on Thursday, February 7, in the Whitewater Hall Community Room.

The presentation is free and open to the public.

Business faculty collaborate on critical learning skills study
Marcy Jance, assistant professor of business administration, and Anita Morgan, assistant professor of accounting, recently had their paper, “Critical Learning Skills for Business Students,” published in the American Journal of Business Education in the January/February 2013 Volume 6, Number 1 edition.

Jance and Morgan had conducted a study to determine which critical skills are needed by business students in order to be successful in their advanced coursework and careers. The article discusses the study results and the key critical skills.

The Indiana University East School of Humanities and Social Sciences will host the “Let’s Talk” series to discuss current topics and concerns. “Let’s Talk” is an interactive forum for students, faculty, and members of the community to discuss current topics and concerns, free of charge.

This spring’s first “Let’s Talk” discussion will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, February 11, in Vivian Auditorium. The theme of this year’s series topics will focus on “Overall Wellness: Body, Mind, and Spirit.”

“Let’s Talk” includes a comprehensive presentation by IU East faculty and leaders in the community on social and medical topics, followed by a question and answer discussion led by a moderator. Questions are submitted to the presenters anonymously from the audience.

The first “Let’s Talk” presentation and discussion focuses on the health of teens, and is a chance for young people to learn about healthy choices as well as to ask questions and voice concerns. Parents and teachers are also encouraged to attend the “Let’s Talk” session because it is a great opportunity to start conversations with teens about the choices they are making. Together we can help our youth become healthy and productive adults.

Speakers for this topic include Stephanie Whitehead, assistant professor of Criminal Justice at IU East, and her daughter, Cassidy Whitehead, a 15 year-old at Richmond High School. They will address body image, peer acceptance, and healthy choices.

Dr. Paul Rider, director of Medical Education at Reid Hospital & Health Care Services and the director of STOP, a weight management program for school-aged children and adolescents, and Christie Ferriell, Diabetes and Nutrition Education coordinator at Reid Hospital & Health Care Services, will discuss how health problems occur across families, the STOP program strategies used to overcome weight issues, and other health prevention and treatment options available to teens in the Richmond area.

Mary Folkerth, clinical assistant professor of nursing at IU East, will be the moderator for the discussion.

Rosalie Aldrich, assistant professor of communication studies, organizes the “Let’s Talk” series.

“The Let’s Talk series provides an opportunity for the university and the community to come together to discuss topics that impact us all. Two of the major objectives of the planning committee were to choose topics that are relevant to the Richmond community and to find speakers who were knowledgeable and engaging, and I believe we have successfully met those objectives,” Aldrich said. “I am really looking forward to the ‘Let’s Talk’ series this spring and invite everyone to come and participate as I am sure we will have engaging and insightful discussions.”

Upcoming “Let’s Talk” Events:
Monday, February 25: “Getting Healthy & Staying Healthy: Wellness for Adults” from 6-8 p.m., Whitewater Hall in Vivian Auditorium. Speakers for this discussion are Susan Ream, employee assistance counselor at Reid Hospital & Health Care Services; Tajuan Stoker, director of Wellness at Reid Hospital & Health Care Services; and Alyssa Yurdakul, director of Wellness Reid Hospital & Health Care Services. The moderator is Ange Cooksey, senior lecturer in Humanities at IU East.

Monday, March 11: “Feeling Squeezed from Both Sides: Coping with the Demands of Caregiving” from 6-8 p.m., Whitewater Hall in Vivian Auditorium. Speakers for this discussion are Michelle Curry, senior lecturer in nursing at IU East, and Karen Clark, Dean of the IU East School of Nursing. The moderator is Alisa Clapp-Itnyre, professor of English at IU East.

The Indiana University East Alumni Association will host legislative forums with Wayne County state legislators. The forums are an opportunity for the community to have an in-person discussion with Senator Allen Paul and Representatives Tom Saunders and Dick Hamm.

The Legislative Forums will be held from 8-9 a.m. on January 25, February 22, and March 29 in the Springwood Hall Graf Center.

The forums are free and open to the public.

Each elected official will give opening remarks on the 2013 session of the Indiana General Assembly and any legislation of interest. The forum will then be opened for a question-and-answer period with the audience, moderated by Dale McConnaughay, Viewpoints/Community Conversation Editor at the Palladium-Item.

For more information, contact Terry Wiesehan, IU East director of Alumni Relations and Campus Events, at (765) 973-8221 or email twiesaha@iue.edu.

From surpassing a milestone enrollment of over 4,000 students to offering two new master degree programs, Academic-All American student-athletes and conference championships, and ranking as one of the nation’s most connected universities, Indiana University East has had a memorable 2012. Here’s a look back at some of the top stories for IU East.

In August 2012, IU East welcomed a record-breaking 4,186 students to campus for the fall semester. Since 2007, IU East has had an 85 percent increase in enrollment. IU East’s fall headcount of 4,186 represents a 12.4 percent increase compared to fall 2011. This fall also marked the 14th consecutive semester for enrollment growth.  

IU East’s first cohorts in the Master of Science in Management and Master of Science in Nursing programs began this fall. The M.S. in Management has a special focus on organizational management, strategic thinking, and leadership skills, and is open to graduates from any bachelor’s degree program who meet the qualifications. The Master of Science in Nursing is designed for nurses seeking a graduate-level nursing degree with two different tracks to choose from: nursing administration or nursing education. Other IU East graduate programs include the Master of Science in Education and the Master of Social Work.

The university added three new baccalaureate programs to its online degree completion portfolio. The addition of the Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Bachelor of Science in Psychology, and a Bachelor of Science in Political Science brought a total of 10 available options for students who wish to complete their bachelor’s degree online. The degree completion programs began in the fall 2012.

IU East received a grant from the Tides Center to develop “A New Model for Productivity at Traditional Four-Year Institutions.” The Lumina Foundation is providing the funding. The model was first envisioned when IU East adopted its new mission in 2007 and needed a way to implement it in a time of declining state support. Since then, IU East has earned national and statewide recognition for a model of higher education that is productive, efficient and of high quality.

Brittany Hostetler and Rick McKinney were selected by Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) USA to attend the 2012 Partner Summit in New York City in February 2012. They were invited to meet with President and CEO of Sam’s Club Brian Cornell and President and CEO of Walmart International Doug McMillon in the Time-Life Building. While there they participated in the “Top-of-the-Future-Top” Forum and visited the New York Stock Exchange.

The SIFE team won the regional championship in its league during the SIFE United States Regional Competition Exposition in April 2012 in Cincinnati. The team competed in League Five and there were 400 teams participating in the SIFE USA Regional Competition.

IU East and Earlham College received a $168,739 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to explore the soil bacteria in soybean and corn fields. Beyond the research, the grant is fostering partnerships within the Richmond community and funding an interdisciplinary research project, “Using Metagenomics to Realize an Education Partnership and Stimulate Curriculum Development.”

The partnership between IU East and Earlham College not only grows the collaboration between the two major higher education centers in eastern Indiana, it exposes a high diversity of students to research and technology. The project also increases the ways by which under-represented groups can participate in research.

Paul W. Lingle received an Indiana University honorary Doctor of Humane Letters during IU East’s 41st Commencement Ceremony in May 2012.  The honorary degree recognized Lingle’s exceptional leadership and service to the campus and greater community. The honorary degree, the highest academic recognition Indiana University can bestow, is awarded to individuals who demonstrate the highest standards of personal integrity and sincere concern for the public good.

During the 41st Commencement Ceremony, IU East conferred a record 445 baccalaureate degrees and 16 master’s degrees; IU East awarded its first graduate degrees to students in the Master of Social Work program. The awarding of the degrees is a significant increase for IU East. In 2005, the university conferred 156 baccalaureate degrees and 86 associate degrees. IU East no longer offers associate degree programs and conferred its final four associate degrees in 2011.

The IU East Center for Leadership Development established a new Academy for Cultivating Talent (ACT) and its first cohort began in September 2012 to foster the talents of specific and diverse populations not yet fully engaged — socially or economically — in their community, thus advancing the larger IU East region’s economic and cultural development. IU East received a grant from the Indiana University Women’s Philanthropy Council as seed funding for the Academy for Cultivating Talent.

The Honors Program inducted 66 students, its largest group to date, during the annual Honors Induction and Pinning Ceremony held in November 2012. The Honors Program is an academic program that provides an intellectually enriched curriculum for highly-motivated students.

IU East launched the inaugural “One Book, Many Voices” project in August. The project was to foster a campus and community discussion about themes and ideas inspired by a common text in an effort to develop camaraderie, inform knowledge, and inspire action towards positive civic engagement and improvement.

The featured book was Listening Is an Act of Love, edited by Dave Isay, founder of NPR’s Storycorps Project. Isay visited the campus October 16-17 to present stories to the community and to speak at the Spirit of Philanthropy Luncheon.

The diverse and far-reaching themes in this collection of oral histories, and the emphasis on self-awareness and a sense of place and personal history are well suited to foster dialogue and feature intersections among people, places, and projects throughout the community. Katherine Frank, dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, introduced the idea of a one book project.

Sage Steele, ESPN SportsCenter anchor and Indiana University alumna, was the featured speaker for the annual Indiana University East Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration held in January 2012. Steele’s presentation, “How diversity and challenges make us stronger and with our own foundational standards, we can make a difference and succeed,” was the keynote address for the celebration.

Prior to the presentation, Steele met with students from Girls Incorporated of Wayne County for a session about empowering young women of all backgrounds. She also met with IU East students, faculty and staff.

IU East and the Student Activity Advisory Team hosted Mike Posner in April 2012 at the Richmond High School Tiernan Center. Posner – a singer, songwriter, and producer – sang hits from his debut album 31 Minutes To Takeoff including “Bow Chicka Wow Wow,” featuring Lil Wayne, “Cooler than Me,” “Cheated,” and “Gone In September.”

Venus Williams talked with students following her opening-round tournament win at the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati August 14, 2012.  IU East took a Red Wolf bus full of students, faculty and staff to cheer on the tennis star in her first tournament match near IU East.

Williams is a student at IU East (she enrolled in 2011) and is pursuing a B.S. in Business through its online program. Williams’ father, Richard, took notice of the IU East group. He sat and visited with the group during the match. Williams invited the IU East group to meet with her following the match.

In February 2012, IU East released findings that the university provides $52.9 million to the region. The figure was announced by Indiana University following a study conducted by Tripp Umbach, a leading economic development impact analysis firm, to measure the economic, employment and government revenue impacts of operations and research of all of its campuses and affiliates. The results are published in the report, “Economic Engine for Indiana: An Economic Impact Analysis.”

The report found that IU East benefits the state economically and through employment, faculty, staff and students provide more than $3.7 million annually in charitable donations and volunteer services including $820,000 donated to local charitable organizations by IU East faculty, staff and students. Nearly $2.9 million in value of volunteer time provided to area communities by IU East faculty, staff and students.

Former IU East Chancellor Nasser Paydar was invited to the White House to participate in a roundtable discussion on college affordability and completion with administration officials held March 23.During the roundtable, administration officials engaged presidents and chancellors in exploring constructive solutions to making higher education more affordable and attainable and regaining America’s global leadership in higher education attainment, as described in the Obama administration’s “Education Blueprint: An Economy Built to Last.” The “Education Blueprint,” links the strength of the American economy to the education system.

Invited attendees shared their perspectives and best practices on enhancing productivity, increasing access and attainment, and leading change at institutions of higher education in efforts to ease the financial burden placed on students and advance strategies for more students to attend and graduate from college.

Larry Richards was appointed interim chancellor of IU East in June 2012. He took over from Chancellor Nasser Paydar, who is now executive vice chancellor and chief academic officer at IUPUI. Richards, professor of informatics and management, had been serving as executive vice chancellor for academic affairs. A nationwide search for a new chancellor is going on now, with the goal of having a new chancellor in place by July 1, 2013.

IU East celebrated the life and legacy of Frederick A. Grohsmeyer, the university’s first director from 1971-1975. Grohsmeyer passed away July 21, 2012, at the age of 89. He along with Earlham College President Landrum Bolling and a group of community leaders, proposed to the Indiana University Board of Trustees the idea of a regional campus in Richmond. He was director when the IU Board of Trustees established IU East as a regional campus on July 1, 1971.

Grohsmeyer and his wife, Sally, worked with local community and government leaders to raise funds to purchase the 225 acres where IU East is now situated and for its first building, Whitewater Hall.

Through his service to IU East and the Richmond community, Grohsmeyer left behind an extended family of colleagues, staff and friends. He is survived by his wife, Sally, and his daughter, Margaret Anne Judson, and his grandchildren.

In the spirit of giving, the Becky Melton Scholarship was established by donors in honor of Melton’s selfless act to donate a kidney to Jerry Wilde, professor of education. Gifts to the scholarship have generated enough funds to endow the scholarship and it will be awarded annually to an IU East student who exemplifies the spirit of giving. The story of Becky Melton and Jerry Wilde caught statewide and national attention.

An alumna of IU East, Melton discovered through a Facebook fan page created and administered by Leah Hostalet, also an IU East alumna, that Wilde was in need of a kidney. Wilde’s health was declining quickly and he had been going through kidney dialysis for two years.

Hostalet created the Facebook page in an effort to help Wilde find a match. She continues to help others in need through a Facebook page, Find a Kidney Central, where she is hoping to match over 100 participants with a kidney by connecting them with potential donors, educate those in need and to help them create their own fan pages. The scholarship is another way for Wilde, Melton and Hostalet to see their efforts continue and to honor individual students for their spirit of giving.

IU East was listed as a Military Friendly School by Victory Media Inc., the premier media entity for military personnel transitioning into civilian life, in September 2012.

The 2013 Military Friendly Schools list honors the top 15 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools that are doing the most to embrace America’s military service members, veterans, and spouses as students and ensure their success on campus.

The public launch of “Bold Aspirations: The Campaign for the Student Events Center” was announced at the IU East annual Spirit of Philanthropy Luncheon. The Student Events Center will be a $4.7 million multi-purpose addition to Springwood Hall. The facility will promote student success through a comprehensive offering of co-curricular opportunities.

IU East has committed $3 million to the project from savings and efficiencies created over the past few years. The philanthropic goal is $1.7 million. IU East has received more than $1.3 million to date in donations toward the capital campaign.

U.S. News & World Report ranks IU East as the 56th most connected four-year campus in the United States, the highest among all Indiana institutions based on internet speed, internet access, applications, and resources. The U.S. News Most Connected Colleges report measures schools’ effectiveness in providing online services, including online courses, student technology and social networking.

According to U.S. News, the schools were ranked based on responses to the Best Colleges statistical survey collected during the spring and summer of 2012. Schools responded to questions on the technological offerings during the 2011-2012 academic year. The answers were then used to compute a Connectivity Index for each school: the sum of all point values awarded to schools based on their responses to the technology questions.

In Red Wolves athletics, the 12th ranked Red Wolves volleyball team (44-6) advanced to the NAIA Volleyball National Championship final site for the first time in school history. The Red Wolves advanced after they beat Bryan College in a NAIA Volleyball National Championship Opening Round match Nov. 17 and won a fourth consecutive Kentucky Intercollegiate Conference tournament title.

The volleyball team was honored as the 2012-13 recipient of the NAIA’s Buffalo Funds Five Star Champions of Character Team Award for volleyball. The team received the award during the NAIA Volleyball National Championship Banquet of Champions on Nov. 26 at the Sioux City Convention Center. The IU East Red Wolves volleyball team competed in the NAIA Volleyball National Championship.

Lauren Crump was named as KIAC Player of the Year while Coach Charlie Brown received KIAC Coach of the Year and the American Volleyball Coaches Association Northeast Region Coach of the Year. Crump, Breezy Strete and Caitlin Burroughs were named to the All-KIAC First Team and Sarah Shilling and Mallory Livingston All-KIAC Second Team. Crump and Kristin Waechter were named Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athletes by the NAIA. Crump and Strete both made the All-America third team. Caitlin Burroughs was an honorable mention selection. IU East put three players on the All-America team for the first time. Crump made the All-America list for the third time. She was a second-team honoree in 2010 and honorable mention in 2011. Strete became IU East’s first four-time All-American. She was an honorable mention selection in each of her first three seasons.

Mallory Livingston was the Northeast Region Freshman of the Year, and Crump, Strete, and Burroughs earned AVCA Northeast Region honors.

Crump was a first-team honoree on the 2012 Capital One Academic All-America College Division Volleyball Team, as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). She was the first IU East student-athlete to receive a first-team CoSIDA Academic All-America award.

The Red Wolves basketball team received an at-large bid to the NAIA Division II Men’s Basketball National Championship in Point Lookout, Mo., in March 2012. IU East (24-8) was 20th in the Top 25 poll. It was the second consecutive trip to the national tournament for the Red Wolves, who were in their fifth NAIA season.

Marcus Isaac was named first-team NAIA Division II Men’s Basketball All-American and Matt Trimnell received an honorable mention All-American by the NAIA Division II Men’s Basketball All-Americans in March. Isaac was one of 10 players on the first team. A total of 59 players made the All-America lists. He was the first Red Wolf to earn first-team NAIA All-America honors in any sport. Isaac and Trimnell joined Tyler Rigby as the only IU East basketball All-Americans. Rigby was an honorable mention selection in 2010.

Isaac also was named to the National Association of Basketball Coaches NAIA Division II All-America team, the organization announced. He was one of 10 NAIA Division II players recognized by the NABC. Isaac was the first IU East player to earn an NABC All-America award. He was also the first Red Wolf to receive the Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Male Athlete of the Year for the 2011-12 school year in May 2012. The award was determined by a vote of KIAC athletic directors.

Indiana University East’s School of Education will offer a credit-based credential in Online Instruction and Assessment (SCOIA) beginning this spring. The specialized credential has been developed for K-12 grade teachers, post-secondary teachers, private and governmental organizational operations, non-profit organizations, and training for businesses. This credit-based credential complements IU East’s non-credit-based certificate in online teaching that is designed for college and university instructors.

Potential and practicing instructors who work in online teaching environments will learn to integrate best practices in online teaching while preparing courses and/or instructional training programs.

James Barbre, director of Graduate Programs in Education, said the program is being offered because of the dramatic increase in online course offerings. He said effective teaching practices in an online format are highly important as this is where education is putting many resources.

“Equally important is the fact that many forms of training offered through the government and private sector occur online. Cultivating best practices based on what educational research has to say will make teaching and learning more effective and result in a better-educated student and workforce,” Barbre said. “Additionally, students in high school in Indiana are being encouraged to take an online class prior to graduation to prepare for what lies ahead in college. In this new environment, high school teachers must cultivate highly effective teaching practices for the online educational setting.”

The credential includes four courses for a total of 12 credit hours. Each course may be completed in eight weeks and the entire credential in one or two semesters. Every course will be offered fall and spring academic semesters.

Coursework covers Instructional Media Applications, Planning and Assessment, Instructional Technology and Application of Instructional Media and Technology. Course topics focus on developing quality online courses and include:

•         Foundations of online learning theory,
•         Effective and targeted assessment,
•         Engaging means of instructional delivery, and
•         Developing online teaching materials.

For more information about the Online Instruction and Assessment Credential, contact James Barbre, director of Graduate Programs in Education, at (765) 973-8344 or email jbarbre@iue.edu.

Indiana University East welcomes new professional staff to campus this fall. The continuous increase in enrollment for IU East requires additional staff members in order to further enhance the campus’ mission as a comprehensive bachelor’s and master’s degree institution. This fall, IU East reached a historic enrollment of 4,186 students.

Elaine Bruns is an advising coordinator and interim disability services coordinator in the Office of Student Support Services. She is an advisor and advocate for participants in the program with an emphasis on those students who are at highest academic risk.  Previously, Bruns worked for IU East as an adjunct faculty member and an academic coordinator.

She received her Master of Science in Adult Education from IUPUI and her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Franklin College. She is a member of the Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeals Committee for Financial Aid and Mid-America Association of Educational Opportunity Program Personnel.

Bruns is a resident of Richmond, Ind.

Bailey Hall is an assistant director of admissions for the Office of Admissions. As an assistant director, Hall provides assistance to incoming students, helps to organize campus events for admissions, leads campus visits and tours, and works with students in the Student Ambassadors program.

She is a recent graduate of Earlham College where she received her Bachelor of Arts degree and majored in art history. While at Earlham, she worked as a teaching assistant for Survey of Western Art and History of Craft, as a residence assistant and community assistant for the Office of Residence Life, and as an office assistant for the Earlham College Department of Fine Arts Office. She also had an internship through the Richmond Art Museum.

Hall is a resident of Richmond, Ind.

James Healton is the instructional tech/multimedia production specialist for the Center of Teaching and Learning. His job duties include consulting with students, faculty and staff on large video projects, performing video/audio taping, teaching how to edit video, basic knowledge of cameras or videotaping, and assisting with surveys and faculty course evaluations.

Healton is a recent graduate from IU East. He received his Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems and a Minor in Entrepreneurship. While at IU East, he completed an internship with WDTN-Channel 2 and was a volunteer producer and director for “In Your Business.” He was also a work study student with the Center for Teaching and Learning and worked for the Centerville Abington School Corporation as a member of the grounds crew.

Healton is a resident of Richmond, Ind.

Liz Ferris is the Career and Experiential Learning Coordinator for University College. She develops and manages career service and experiential learning programs for students to help them to prepare for internships, experiential learning opportunities and entering the job market. Ferris also develops community partnerships and works with faculty.

Previously, she was the coordinator of Twenty-first Century Scholars, a position she had held since January 2006. She was also the area director for the Greater Richmond Young Life from 2004-2005.

She received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology degree from Taylor University. Ferris is currently enrolled in the Master of Science in Management program at IU East.

Ferris is a resident of Cambridge City, Ind.

Jack Haggenjos is the academic development coordinator in the Office of Student Support Services. He coordinates support services for program students including tutorial assistance, learning lab service, diagnostic assessment, study skill workshops, financial and economic literacy assistance, and academic and cultural activities.

Previously, he taught English at Richmond High School and Ivy Tech Community College.

He received his Bachelor of Art in English from the University of St. Francis and his Master of Science in Education from Indiana University.

Haggenjos is a resident of Richmond, Ind.

Kristan Kanorr is the student coach and counselor for University College. She assists first-year students with the transition to college to help students to be successful and to retain more students. She works closely with students to advance toward the completion of a bachelor’s degree by helping students enhance their study skills, on their choice of a major, personal finances, time management, work/school conflicts, sense of purpose and career direction, engagement on campus, and connecting students with the many resources offered by IU East.

Kanorr received her Bachelor of Arts in Sport Administration and a Minor in Marketing from Ball State University where she also earned her Master of Arts in Student Affairs Administration in Higher Education and a Minor in Executive Development for Public Service.

Formerly, she was the assistant property manager of Forest Oaks Apartments in Muncie. In her spare time, she was the assistant girls’ varsity tennis coach for Delaware Community Schools. While at Ball State, she worked as an intern for the Academic Support Services for Student Athletes, was a graduate assistant in the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid, and worked in the Office of Student Life, for Recreation Services and was a resident assistant.

Kanorr is a resident of Cambridge City, Ind.

Angela Schultz has moved to University College as a New Student Counselor. Schultz was previously with the Office of Admissions as an assistant director. In her new role, Schultz spends part of her time in the Admissions Office working with prospective students at the admitted level. She then follows those students as a first-year coach in the University College office during their first semester.

Before joining IU East in May 2008, Schultz was the domestic coordinator for Communities United Partnership in Sierra Leone, Africa.

Schultz received her Bachelor of Science in Social Work and a Minor in Gerontology from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, and her Master of Business Administration from Anderson University.

Schultz is a resident of Eaton, Ohio.

Amanda Vance is the assistant director of Campus Life. She works collaboratively with the director of Campus Life to deliver a comprehensive program of student activities, student clubs and organizations, and student government and supports a broad range of student programming and activities to enhance student engagement and retention.

Previously, Vance worked for the Office of External Affairs as the Student Activities and Campus Events Specialist.

Vance received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from IU East in May 2012.

She is a resident of Lynn, Ind.

Indiana University East’s Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) will offer a Certificate in Online Teaching, the first session to begin January 7, 2013.

Trudi Weyermann, dean of Distance Education and associate vice chancellor for Teaching and Learning, said the certificate is the next logical step for IU East because the university currently offers nine online degree completion programs with over 400 online courses, about 150 taught every semester.

“IU East can provide guidance in the area of online teaching excellence. The certificate program is instructed by CTL staff and experienced online faculty. The certificate will offer other faculty and graduate students from within Indiana University and beyond, an opportunity to gain from our experience,” Weyermann said.

IU East has experienced continuous enrollment growth, bringing the campus enrollment to 4,186 undergraduate and graduate students. Since 2007, IU East has experienced an 85 percent increase in enrollment. The credit hours taught have also increased to over 39,000 hours, approximately 35 percent of which are instructed online.

The Certificate in Online Teaching will be offered as four, eight-week online series beginning spring 2013. This curriculum uses  interactive modules designed to foster student interaction and includes rich media content, active instructors, with direct assessment tasks that foster research and online teaching development (according to long-standing experience in best practices for teaching online).  Participants who successfully complete all four courses will be awarded the Certificate in Online Teaching.

The certificate coursework includes:
Series 1:  Organization, Course Documents, Campus Policies
Series 2:  Course Communication, Campus Services, Compliance and Copyright
Series 3:  Student Interaction, Collaboration, and Assessment
Series 4:  Multimedia, Visual, and Instructor Presence

It is recommended that participants in the certificate program take each series in sequential order. It is recommended that participants not enroll in any two certificate series simultaneously. Taken without break, a participant in the program could complete the certificate in two semesters. Enrollment will be limited to 30 participants.

To enroll in the program, interested parties should contact the IU East Center for Teaching and Learning at (765) 973-8300 or by email at eaonline@iue.edu. IU East faculty may enroll in the Certificate in Online Teaching Program at no cost (other IU faculty $250/series; outside IU $500/series).

Indiana University East hosted its Annual High School Speech Tournament on December 1. Warren Central High School was the team sweepstakes champion, the second year in a row for the team to win the overall competition at IU East. Warren Central was followed by Cathedral in second; Noblesville in third; Southport in fourth; and Connersville in fifth. There were 249 students from 14 Indiana regional high schools that competed in 14 speech events and one Congress debate event.

Sponsors for the 2012 High School Speech Tournament included Summersault, the IU East School of Humanities and Social Sciences, IU East Office of External Affairs, Office of Admissions, and Office of Financial Aid.

Area coaches Susie Hittson and Holly Hathaway assisted the tournament chair Elvinet Piard, assistant professor of communication studies and speech coordinator at IU East.

High schools competing in the speech tournament included:
•         Anderson
•         Brebeuf Jesuit
•         Burris Laboratory School
•         Cathedral
•         Centreville
•         Columbus East
•         Connersville
•         Greensburg
•         Middletown (Ohio)
•         New Castle Chrysler
•         Noblesville
•         Southport
•         Walker Career Center
•         Warren Central

IU East offered 19 students $800 Red Wolves Scholarships for placing first in each of 15 events. Students also won IU East Red Wolves bags as door prizes.

•         Levi Cramer, Middletown (Congress)
•         Brittany Moton, Walker Career Center (Prose)
•         Kayla English, Warren Center (Original Oratory – unbreakable tie)
•         Johnny Young, Warren Center (Original Oratory – unbreakable tie)
•         Caley Caito, Cathedral (US Extemporaneous Speaking)
•         Brice Koetter, Southport (Poetry Reading)
•         Kierstin Runkel, Warren Central (Original Performance)
•         Brian Kobak, Warren Central (Original Performance)
•         Kaila Davenport, Warren Central (Oratorical Declamation)
•         Adrian Wolanski, Warren Central (International Extemporaneous Speaking)
•         Natalie Rubalcava, Walker Career Center (Impromptu Speaking)
•         Pete Freeman, Noblesville (Broadcasting)
•         Brian Morton, Brebeuf Jesuit (Discussion)
•         Emmalee Dixon, Southport (Dramatic Interpretation)
•         Ben Hynds, Warren Central (Duo Interpretation – Memorized)
•         William Patterson, Warren Central (Duo Interpretation – Memorized)
•         Dakota Gillespie, Warren Central (Duo Interpretation – Scripted)
•         Kayla Maxson, Warren Central (Duo Interpretation – Scripted)
•         Ben Hynds, Warren Central (Humorous Interpretation)

To receive information about the 2013 High School Speech tournament or to inquire about sponsorships, contact Elvinet Piard, IU East assistant professor of Communication Studies, at (765) 973-8425 or elsawils@iue.edu.