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In this issue...		Spring 2008 credit hours up almost 5% Library in Learning Center receives new name Assistant Professor of English wins national honor CTL partnership wins award IU School of Nursing at IUPUC accreditation visit Upcoming IUPUC events

		Spring 2008 credit hours up almost 5% Credit hours taught for the spring 2008 semester at Indiana University-Purdue University Columbus have increased 4.6 percent compared to the same period last year, according to unofficial enrollment figures. Student headcount increased 2.6 percent. Credit hours are up 22 percent since fall 2004, marking almost four consecutive years of steady growth for IUPUC. The current increase follows a 4.9 percent rise in credit hours for the fall 2007 semester and 4.2 percent rise in credit hours last spring. Enrollment figures are not official until approved by the President of Indiana University. Dr. Jay Howard, vice chancellor and dean of IUPUC, said, “There is a positive energy on our campus. I see it among our faculty, among our staff, and among our students. I think our spring enrollment numbers reflect that.” “After receiving our first major state appropriation last spring, IUPUC added eight new full-time faculty members and five Future Faculty Teaching Fellows at the beginning of this academic year to help sustain the growth we’ve experienced,” he said. “We are now in the process of hiring additional full-time faculty for next year to accommodate future growth,” Howard added. IUPUC has worked with the community to design academic programs and implement campus improvements that are attractive to students and responsive to southeast central Indiana’s educational and economic needs. These enhancements include the creation of new degree programs, an increase in the number and quality of faculty members, improvements to student services and campus programming, the facilitation and promotion of student-led organizations, and a dedication to a more welcoming campus environment through the creation of a Diversity Cabinet and an Art Advisory Board.

		Library in Learning Center receives new name The library housed in the Columbus Learning Center and jointly used by Indiana University-Purdue University Columbus, the Purdue University College of Technology, and Ivy Tech Community College has a new name: University Library of Columbus. The library continues to be administered by IUPUC. Dr. Jay Howard, vice chancellor and dean, said, “IUPUC, the Purdue College of Technology, and Ivy Tech are collaborating in many areas and the students of all three institutions are benefitting in the process. The University Library of Columbus is symbolic of our joint efforts to provide the best possible education for our students and best possible resources for our region.” In addition to providing materials and assistance to students, faculty, and staff of the three institutions, the University Library of Columbus is open to any resident of Indiana. Patrons have access to books, magazines, periodicals, and the many types of assistance provided by librarians. Ivy Tech Chancellor Dr. John Hogan said, “We are pleased that our institutions can come together to support the community with its needs in the areas of continuing education and certification. This library is another symbol of the collaboration for which this community is known. It reflects the values of the community.” Steven Schmidt, director of the library, said, “Our close working partnership requires us to be in a constant state of alert for better ways to address the ever-changing needs of our many clienteles. Already in our first two-and-a-half years of joint operation, we have reworked, refined, and redirected our activities to offer the same services to everyone who comes in our door. That is our goal.” Materials that were previously in the separate libraries of IUPUC and Ivy Tech have been brought into a combined collection in order to provide the easiest access to all visitors. “This is the epitome of scholarly and community engagement through collaboration,” said Ivy Tech Librarian Darby Fanning.

		Assistant Professor of English wins national honor Katherine Wills, Ph.D., and her co-editors have been recognized by the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE), earning the award for Best Collection of Essays on Technical and Scientific Communication. The hard-cover collection, “Critical Power Tools: Technical Communication and Cultural Studies,” was published by State University of New York Press (2006). Wills earned her bachelor’s degree in English/Anthropology from Washington University, her master’s degree in English Writing from Indiana University, and her doctorate in Composition and Rhetoric from the University of Louisville. Click here to order the book...

		CTL partnership wins award A partnership involving the Center for Teaching & Learning (CTL), C4 Columbus Area Career Connection, Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation, Vision 20/20, and the Community Education Coalition has been selected to receive the Indiana Career and Technical Education Award for Excellence. The award will recognize the C4 Business and Finance Academy, which provides all partners access to a network of professionals engaged in P-16 education, workforce and/or economic development. Marsha VanNahmen, interim director of the CTL, said, “As I travel around the state and country, attending and presenting at education- and career-related conferences, I am reminded what wonderfully talented and visionary people contribute to the success of learners in this region of Indiana,” she said. “We are fortunate to have individuals dedicated to improving the community learning system and responding to the area’s workforce and economic development needs.” The awards ceremony will be held at the Indiana Government Center South on February 12. The awards are sponsored by the Indiana Commission on Career and Technical Education and the Indiana Department of Workforce Development in cooperation with the Indiana Association for Career and Technical Education.

		IU School of Nursing at IUPUC accreditation visit The Indiana University School of Nursing programs on the Columbus, Bloomington, and Indianapolis campuses will be undergoing National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) site visits on February 12, 13, and 14 for the purposes of reaccreditation of the ASN, BSN, and MSN programs. As part of ongoing efforts to make the accreditation process responsive to a broad range of constituents, the NLNAC invites third party comments on the above programs that are being reviewed for continuing accreditation. The NLNAC welcomes comments from interested individuals from the nursing community, students, and graduates, as well as the public-at-large. Interested individuals may submit comments in writing directly to NLNAC at the following address: 61 Broadway, 33rd floor, New York, NY 10006.

		Upcoming IUPUC events The Human Experience Film Series – Trevor The screening of this short film will be immediately followed by complimentary ZwanzigZ pizza and a discussion facilitated by Chelsea Rood, outreach coordinator, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Student Support Services, Indiana University. 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 Hoosiers for Higher Education Statehouse Visit and Reception Your voice is needed in support of IUPUC at the Indiana Statehouse! Join more than 500 people – including students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends of IUPUC – representing all IU campuses. Transportation and box lunch will be provided. Tuesday, February 13 Depart from IUPUC at 11:45 a.m. Arrive back on campus around 6 p.m. More info: www.iupuc.edu/alumni , 812-314-8632, or alumni@iupuc.edu IU vs. Purdue on the Big Screen It’s an IUPUC tradition! Free admission, prizes, games, and face painting by Columbus East cheerleaders! Wear your Cream & Crimson or Gold & Black! Concessions available. Tuesday, February 19 Tipoff at 7 p.m. YES Cinema, The Commons Centre 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, February 8, 10-11:30 a.m. IUPUC, CC Building, Room 165 Friday, February 15, 10-11:30 a.m. IUPUC, CC Building, Room 165 Contact information: 812-348-7311 or admissions@iupuc.edu