Each year the GPSO awards the Indiana Bloomington Faculty Mentor Award. All graduate and professional students are invited to give their support to faculty members that they feel deserve special recognition for exemplary behavior.
Nominations should be in the form of a letter. The letter(s) should be emailed to gpsolink@indiana.edu before midnight on Friday, March 5, 2010. All nominees, graduate and professional students, faculty and the award recipient are invited to attend an Awards Ceremony.
Please visit the gpso website for more information regarding a nomination:
http://www.iu.edu/~gpso/faculty-mentor-award.php
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
IU Bloomington launches initiative for a more inclusive campus
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- A campus-wide series launches this week with the purpose of engaging all Indiana University Bloomington faculty, students, staff, administrators, alumni and emeriti in building a culturally diverse and culturally literate campus.
Called ARC 2010! -- Attention, Reflection, Connection, Taking Steps Toward an Inclusive Campus -- the initiative will employ panel discussions, lectures, workshops and conversations to address diversity as a subject and process of intellectual inquiry that is informed by practice and that informs future practice.
The series begins this Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010. For more information on the initiative and listings of workshops and additional events, see ARC 2010 Web site, http://www.indiana.edu/~arc2010.
(IU News: 2/16/2010)
Called ARC 2010! -- Attention, Reflection, Connection, Taking Steps Toward an Inclusive Campus -- the initiative will employ panel discussions, lectures, workshops and conversations to address diversity as a subject and process of intellectual inquiry that is informed by practice and that informs future practice.
The series begins this Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010. For more information on the initiative and listings of workshops and additional events, see ARC 2010 Web site, http://www.indiana.edu/~arc2010.
(IU News: 2/16/2010)
HHE: Statehouse Report 7: LEGISLATIVE DEVELOPMENTS
Statehouse Report 7
February 16, 2010
LEGISLATIVE DEVELOPMENTS
Bills move to respective chambers
After a short break at the mid-way point of the legislative session, the General Assembly returned to Indianapolis to begin work on bills that passed the chamber in which the bill was introduced. As mentioned in last week's report, the Senate is now addressing bills introduced and passed by the House and vice versa for the House.
Because it takes a few days for bills to be assigned to respective committees and for the bills to be reviewed by Committee Chairs, there were not a significant number of bills heard this week.
However, one bill (HB 1135) that we reported on in prior Statehouse Reports, was heard in the Senate Education Committee. The bill would require universities to accept credit for advanced placement coursework completed by high school students when they achieve a score of three or higher on the College Board advanced placement exam. IU and other sister institutions testified on the bill, which is being supported by the K-12 education community. We are working with the House author and Senate sponsor on revising the bill in a manner that is acceptable to both the higher education institutions and K-12 community.
We expect that next week will be a very busy week for committee hearings. Of course, as more bills are reported out of committees, more bills will be on the House and Senate calendars for second and third reading. We also learned this week that the General Assembly is now working toward a goal of ending the legislative session a week early, if at all possible.
The Indiana Commission for Higher Education met on Thursday evening and Friday morning. Thursday's meeting involved discussions of the higher education funding formulae and an updated Commission policy on regional campuses. We were present at both these discussions and provided input.
During Friday's meeting, projects to renovate the Tulip Tree Apartments and Briscoe Quad on the Bloomington campus were approved. Vice President Tom Morrison was afforded time to discuss the campus' strategic plan to upgrade student residential facilities. The following degrees were also approved by the Commission:
M. S. in Criminal Justice and Public Safety at IUPUI
B.S. in Health Sciences at IUPUI
B.A. of Arts in Philanthropic Studies at IUPUI
CONTACT:
Jeff Linder
Associate VP for Public Affairs and Government Relations
jmlinder@indiana.edu
317-681-1776
February 16, 2010
LEGISLATIVE DEVELOPMENTS
Bills move to respective chambers
After a short break at the mid-way point of the legislative session, the General Assembly returned to Indianapolis to begin work on bills that passed the chamber in which the bill was introduced. As mentioned in last week's report, the Senate is now addressing bills introduced and passed by the House and vice versa for the House.
Because it takes a few days for bills to be assigned to respective committees and for the bills to be reviewed by Committee Chairs, there were not a significant number of bills heard this week.
However, one bill (HB 1135) that we reported on in prior Statehouse Reports, was heard in the Senate Education Committee. The bill would require universities to accept credit for advanced placement coursework completed by high school students when they achieve a score of three or higher on the College Board advanced placement exam. IU and other sister institutions testified on the bill, which is being supported by the K-12 education community. We are working with the House author and Senate sponsor on revising the bill in a manner that is acceptable to both the higher education institutions and K-12 community.
We expect that next week will be a very busy week for committee hearings. Of course, as more bills are reported out of committees, more bills will be on the House and Senate calendars for second and third reading. We also learned this week that the General Assembly is now working toward a goal of ending the legislative session a week early, if at all possible.
The Indiana Commission for Higher Education met on Thursday evening and Friday morning. Thursday's meeting involved discussions of the higher education funding formulae and an updated Commission policy on regional campuses. We were present at both these discussions and provided input.
During Friday's meeting, projects to renovate the Tulip Tree Apartments and Briscoe Quad on the Bloomington campus were approved. Vice President Tom Morrison was afforded time to discuss the campus' strategic plan to upgrade student residential facilities. The following degrees were also approved by the Commission:
M. S. in Criminal Justice and Public Safety at IUPUI
B.S. in Health Sciences at IUPUI
B.A. of Arts in Philanthropic Studies at IUPUI
CONTACT:
Jeff Linder
Associate VP for Public Affairs and Government Relations
jmlinder@indiana.edu
317-681-1776
H-T: Shortcomings aside, Indiana has fewer regulations for higher education than most states
You need a subscription to read the H-T. Many departments have these.. does yours? If not, you can find hard copies of the H-T at the Wells Library, MCPL and in news stands near you. Or purchase a monthly subscription to their online service.
Shortcomings aside, Indiana has fewer regulations for higher education than most states
by Mike Leonard
(2/7/2010)
http://www.heraldtimesonline.com/stories/2010/02/07/news.qp-2323348.sto?1266339200
Interested in this thread? See also..
INDIANA UNIVERSITY
Legislature’s role questioned as IU wrestles with cutbacks
When state Sen. Luke Kenley blocked approval for construction projects at Indiana and Purdue universities last summer and demanded the state’s premier research institutions do more to make tuition affordable, it re-ignited the long-simmering debate over the state’s role in higher education
(2/7/2010)
http://www.heraldtimesonline.com/stories/2010/02/07/news.qp-8755356.sto
It’s critical to maintain edge at Indiana University, other state universities:
IU, other schools contribute vastly more than they cost and must be protected
First they were “state universities.” Then they were “state supported.” Now they are “state assisted.”
(2/9/2010)
http://www.heraldtimesonline.com/stories/2010/02/09/digitalcity.qp-8938941.sto
Shortcomings aside, Indiana has fewer regulations for higher education than most states
by Mike Leonard
(2/7/2010)
http://www.heraldtimesonline.com/stories/2010/02/07/news.qp-2323348.sto?1266339200
Interested in this thread? See also..
INDIANA UNIVERSITY
Legislature’s role questioned as IU wrestles with cutbacks
When state Sen. Luke Kenley blocked approval for construction projects at Indiana and Purdue universities last summer and demanded the state’s premier research institutions do more to make tuition affordable, it re-ignited the long-simmering debate over the state’s role in higher education
(2/7/2010)
http://www.heraldtimesonline.com/stories/2010/02/07/news.qp-8755356.sto
It’s critical to maintain edge at Indiana University, other state universities:
IU, other schools contribute vastly more than they cost and must be protected
First they were “state universities.” Then they were “state supported.” Now they are “state assisted.”
(2/9/2010)
http://www.heraldtimesonline.com/stories/2010/02/09/digitalcity.qp-8938941.sto
IDS: School of Informatics works in India to improve research
IU’s School of Informatics at IU-Purdue University Indianapolis and the National Institute of Technology Calicut in India are working to increase international research opportunities.
The institutions co-founded the first International Symposium on Biocomputing that is taking place today until Wednesday in Calicut, India. There will be lecturers and presenters from 14 different countries who will focus on bioinformatics and biotechnology.
Mathew Palakal, associate dean for Graduate Studies and Research at the School of Informatics, had the idea for the symposium after a trip to NITC in April 2009.
During his trip he spoke with colleagues at NITC, and they realized that international divides cause barriers when sharing knowledge and research. They created the symposium to improve research in the areas of bioinformatics and biotechnology.
“Bioinformatics and biotechnology are really two sides of the same coin,” Palakal said in an IU press release. “The more we are able to blur boundaries and integrate practices, the more meaningful and effective our research and its impact on the quality of human life becomes.”
Graduate students Rini Paul and Satishkumar Ganakammal were selected to participate in the event as presenters. Their papers will join with more than 100 other international student submissions.
http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=73713&search=graduate%20student§ion=search
(By Lindsey Erdody: IDS Reports: 2/15/2010)
The institutions co-founded the first International Symposium on Biocomputing that is taking place today until Wednesday in Calicut, India. There will be lecturers and presenters from 14 different countries who will focus on bioinformatics and biotechnology.
Mathew Palakal, associate dean for Graduate Studies and Research at the School of Informatics, had the idea for the symposium after a trip to NITC in April 2009.
During his trip he spoke with colleagues at NITC, and they realized that international divides cause barriers when sharing knowledge and research. They created the symposium to improve research in the areas of bioinformatics and biotechnology.
“Bioinformatics and biotechnology are really two sides of the same coin,” Palakal said in an IU press release. “The more we are able to blur boundaries and integrate practices, the more meaningful and effective our research and its impact on the quality of human life becomes.”
Graduate students Rini Paul and Satishkumar Ganakammal were selected to participate in the event as presenters. Their papers will join with more than 100 other international student submissions.
http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=73713&search=graduate%20student§ion=search
(By Lindsey Erdody: IDS Reports: 2/15/2010)
Monday, February 15, 2010
Graduate Students: Attend the 2010 Preparing Future Faculty Graduate Student Conference
Join us for the 2010 Preparing Future Faculty Graduate Student Conference on Friday, February 19th. There will be panelists from a wide variety of disciplines speaking on a range of topics, including building your research record, being a good teacher without letting it consume you, navigating the academic job market, and everything in between!
Event: 15th Annual Preparing Future Faculty Graduate Student Conference
Date: Friday, February 19, 2010
Time: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Location: IMU Solarium
The conference is free and open to all. There is a *free* lunch from 12:30-2pm, however seating is limited to 200 guests. To reserve your space, send an e-mail with your name, e-mail address, and department by Tuesday, February 16 to: iupffc@gmail.com. Dr. Sonya Stephens will be the keynote speaker.
Did we mention the lunch was *FREE*?!? We hope to see you there!
- PFF Conference Planning Committee
Event: 15th Annual Preparing Future Faculty Graduate Student Conference
Date: Friday, February 19, 2010
Time: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Location: IMU Solarium
The conference is free and open to all. There is a *free* lunch from 12:30-2pm, however seating is limited to 200 guests. To reserve your space, send an e-mail with your name, e-mail address, and department by Tuesday, February 16 to: iupffc@gmail.com. Dr. Sonya Stephens will be the keynote speaker.
Did we mention the lunch was *FREE*?!? We hope to see you there!
- PFF Conference Planning Committee
New IUPUI master's degree merges expertise in public safety, criminal justice and management
INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indiana Commission for Higher Education has approved the state's first Master of Science in Criminal Justice and Public Safety (MSCJPS) degree program, at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis.
Uniquely combining substantive strengths of the IU School of Public and Environmental Affairs, the master's program promotes criminal justice with a management focus and offers the only opportunity for graduate study in Indiana in the broad and intricate field of public safety.
http://newsinfo.iu.edu/news/page/normal/13436.html
(IU News: 2/15/2010)
Uniquely combining substantive strengths of the IU School of Public and Environmental Affairs, the master's program promotes criminal justice with a management focus and offers the only opportunity for graduate study in Indiana in the broad and intricate field of public safety.
http://newsinfo.iu.edu/news/page/normal/13436.html
(IU News: 2/15/2010)
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