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		Season’s greetings and sincerest thanks For IUPUC, 2007 has been an exciting year of growth and change. As we look forward to the year ahead, I know 2008 will be another year of continued evolution and progress for the university. Our people, our programs, and our possibilities have never been greater – thanks in no small part to you and the support we receive from the communities we serve. So, on behalf of the faculty and staff at IUPUC, best wishes for a safe and happy holiday season and for a peaceful and prosperous new year! Jay Howard, Ph.D. Interim Vice Chancellor and Dean

In this issue...		Two IUPUC business teams place in international competition Academic Advisor awarded scholarship IUPUC Academic Advisors rank high in quality, satisfaction University College classes collect toys IUPUC goes tobacco-free 2008 Economic Outlook: An additional $3,000 for scholarships Psychology Club collects coats, winter wear Upcoming IUPUC events

		Two IUPUC business teams place in international competition Two teams of IUPUC Division of Business undergraduate students recently competed in an international business simulation, finishing second and third in their divisions. Team Genius finished second in Industry 3 and included Ashley Evans of Columbus, C. Jordan Hilber of Columbus, Joshua Jolliff of Hartsville, and Amanda Landes of Seymour. Team Dyn-O-mite finished third in Industry 13 and included Shannon Humphrey of Columbus, Amanda Johnson of Columbus, Daniel Quintero of Seymour, and Melissa Royalty of Crothersville. The teams were coached by Dr. Thomas A. Clerkin, assistant professor of management at IUPUC. A total of 742 teams from around the world were invited to compete in the December 2007 Best-Strategy Invitational, and 237 teams from 111 colleges and universities accepted the invitation. Twelve countries were represented: Australia, Canada, France, Guam, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Scotland, South Africa, Thailand, and the United States. Clerkin has previously advised two Grand Champion teams in the BSI. Team Fantabulous Trio! won its division in April 2007 under the management of IU MBA Columbus students Jayne Farber, James Hopkins, and John Sandlin. Insomniac Shoes won its division in April 2005 under the management of IU MBA Columbus students Eric Bailey, Debbie Monts, and Jason Treadway. The BSI is a global competition among high-performing BSG-Online companies worldwide. Hosted and administered twice a year (in April and December) by the BSG-Online author team, the BSI competition is free of charge to all who earn an invitation. All student-teams finishing in first place in the simulation exercise conducted at their respective schools are invited to participate in the BSI. The teams were separated into 20 different simulation industries, each competing for a BSI Grand Championship. To qualify for an invitation, a team must finish in first place in the BSG-Online simulation exercise conducted at their school. Only about 10% of all BSG-Online teams are invited to participate in the BSI. Every team that receives an invitation has finished at the top of their class, so the field consists of high-caliber talent. For more information and complete competition rankings, click here and click on the BSI icon...

		Academic Advisor awarded scholarship Ana de Araujo, Academic Advisor, University College at IUPUC has received a scholarship from the National Academic Advising Association, Great Lakes Region 5 (NACADA). The scholarship is “intended to provide an individual who is engaging, or seeking to engage, in activities intended to further one’s role, function, or responsibility within the field of Academic Advising.” Ana will use the scholarship to enroll in and complete an online certificate through the Indiana University Continuing Education program. The coursework introduces students to distance education by teaching how to plan for distance education, select and apply technologies, develop instruction, facilitate learning, and evaluate instruction. In her application, she said, “I hope that this program will teach me the tools and give me the capability of developing online learning opportunities to students…I plan on providing students the opportunity to participate in online seminars focused on areas like Health Careers. Also, I have been asked to work on developing an online First-year Seminar, and participating in this program would definitely provide me with the tools to develop such a class.” Ana’s involvement with NACADA includes membership in the Multicultural Concerns Commission (MCC) Steering Committee and the Outstanding Advisor Award Subcommittee. She is also a member of IUPUC’s Diversity Cabinet.

		IUPUC Academic Advisors rank high in quality, satisfaction A report about academic advising given at an October meeting of IUPUI deans highlighted the success of advisors on the Columbus campus. Students were asked to “rate the quality of advising you have received at your institution,” and IUPUC academic advisors ranked first among the 14 IUPUI schools. A survey of alumni ranked IUPUC’s advisors second on “satisfaction with advising in major” and fourth on “satisfaction with personal attention from those in your major department.” Also noted in the report was the nationally recommended ratio of one professional advisor for every 350 full-time equivalent students. The Indianapolis’ campus ratio was 1:267 and the IUPUC ratio was lower still at 1:255, both about 25 percent better than the norm.

		University College classes collect toys Nearly 200 freshmen in seven different first-year seminar courses recently participated in a toy drive contest sponsored by IUPUC’s University College. A total of 306 new and used toys, books, and games were donated, with the majority of those going to the Columbus Fireman’s Cheer Fund and the rest donated to Sans Souci. Scott Pritchard, a Tourism, Conventions, and Events Management (TCEM) major who serves as a student mentor to three of the courses, suggested the idea and coordinated the effort. His objective was to motivate students and to demonstrate how important it is to help the community. Scott, who is also a volunteer firefighter, said, “After delivering the toys and telling the firefighters that all the toys came from IUPUC students and staff, I felt a sense of accomplishment – not for me, but for the school and the community.”

		IUPUC goes tobacco-free Effective January 1, 2008, the IUPUC campus will be smoke- and tobacco-free. The campus has adopted this policy in order to promote a healthier and more welcoming environment for employees, students, and guests. Smoking and other tobacco use is prohibited both indoors and outdoors on all IUPUC properties and in university-owned, operated, or leased vehicles both on and off campus. To read the complete policy, visit www.iupuc.edu/tobaccopolicy.

		2008 Economic Outlook: An additional $3,000 for scholarships IU Kelley School of Business economists, including IUPUC instructor and Future Faculty Teaching Fellow Pedro de Araujo, gave their best predictions for the national, state, and local economies at the annual Economic Outlook Breakfast on November 2. The networking breakfast presented by the IUPUC Alumni Association raised approximately $3,000 for scholarships. Following their economic forecasts for 2008 and their discussion of business, consumer, and government issues, the panelists answered a number of questions from the 160 attendees. A DVD of the event is available for viewing at the IUPUC Library in the Columbus Learning Center.

		Psychology Club collects coats, winter wear The Psychology Club at IUPUC recently collected coats and other winter wear for children. The drive was held on campus, and the club collected five coats, two pairs of gloves, two hats, two scarves, five sweaters, and one light jacket, which were donated to Clifty Creek Elementary School before Thanksgiving.

		Upcoming IUPUC events IUPUC Downtown: Connecting for Lunch Gerardo Gonzalez, dean, Indiana University, will present “Maintaining America’s Competitiveness in the 21st Century Global Economy: The Role of P-16 Education.” The event is presented by the IUPUC Alumni Association and is sponsored by the Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce, WCSI Radio, and Bistro 310. Learn more about IUPUC, meet prominent faculty from Indiana University, engage in lifelong learning, and support the downtown. Thursday, January 24 Noon-1 p.m. Columbus City Hall More info: www.iupuc.edu/alumni, 812-314-8632, or alumni@iupuc.edu IUPUC Funtastic Fridays This is an informal yet interactive program for prospective students to learn more about IUPUC through a student panel, guided tour, presentation about degree programs, and mini-workshop on financial aid and scholarships. The $50 application fee is waived for high school seniors who apply at these sessions. High school students are encouraged to join the games, gifts, food, and fun! Friday, January 25, 10-11:30 a.m. IUPUC, CC Building, Room 165 Friday, February 8, 10-11:30 a.m. IUPUC, CC Building, Room 165 Contact information: 812-348-7311 or admissions@iupuc.edu The Human Experience Film Series – Trevor The screening of this short film will be immediately followed by complimentary ZwanzigZ pizza and a facilitated discussion. Presented by the IUPUC Alumni Association, the purpose of the series is to raise awareness of and encourage discussion about a variety of social issues. Also presented in partnership with Inclusive Community Coalition and Gay Straight Alliance. Wednesday, January 30 Film screening from 5:30 to 6 p.m. Discussion from 6 to 7 p.m. IUPUC, Learning Center, Custer-Nugent Lecture Hall More info: www.iupuc.edu/alumni , 812-314-8632, or alumni@iupuc.edu