It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training Guide

This publication may be of use to many of you in your work with foster
youth, students with disabilities, and independent students. The guide
is now available in the IPCN Library at
http://www.inpathways.net/my_life.pdf
and from Casey Family Programs at http://www.casey.org/Resources/Publications/IMLPostsecondaryEd.htm
 

INTERNnet matches employers with interns

by Marcela Creps (bloomington) herald-times
331-4375 | mcreps@heraldt.com
March 7, 2006
 

Looking to match employers with interns, the Indiana Chamber of Commerce has
launched Indiana INTERNnet statewide. Pam Norman, executive director of the program, said the Web-based system has been used by more than 23,000 college students and 1,700 Indiana employers as a resource for internships.
 

Norman said the program started at the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce, but moved to the state's chamber to better serve the state. Norman has been trying to spread the word about how the program can help small- to medium-sized businesses. "We're really trying to infiltrate the community," Norman said.

Students and employers are encouraged to apply on the Web site, www.indianaintern.net.

Students can upload a copy of their resume. Once the sign-up is completed, the student can access the database and apply for openings.
 

Employers can post what internships are available and search the database for possible matches. Employers receive resumes via e-mail. While some interns are not paid, Norman said she encourages employers to consider a one-time payment that would help with tuition, or maybe paying for an amenity such as parking, as a way to entice a student applicant.

 
"We're trying to educate employers to think outside the box when it comes to paying them," Norman said.

Along with the intern-matching service, Norman said, the site offers tips for employers as well as interns. She also said that while the service is automated on the Web, staff are available to answer any questions. Norman said the system is perfect for students who want to go home in the summer. Students are able to specify locations closer to home. "That's the beauty of the Indiana INTERNnet," Normal said. "We draw from the entire state of Indiana."

Indiana INTERNnet is available to all Indiana college students and businesses.
For more information, call (866) 646-3434 or check out www.indianaintern.net
or contact:

John C DePrez Jr
Protagonist
HB Media Group
317-392-6247

Governors Urge Students to Apply for $790 Million in New Grant

The nation's governors today urged qualified Pell Grant-eligible students to apply for new grants worth between $750 and $4,000 that will help make college more affordable. The new Academic Competitiveness (AC) grants and the National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent (SMART) grants provide $790 million in funding for this fall and $4.5 billion over the next five years.

Students should apply at: www.federalstudentaid.ed.gov

 This information was researched and provided to you by Communities in Schools of Wayne County. CISWC uses its mail list for the sole purpose of keeping

Bookstore Filling Book Orders for Distance Students

The on-campus ISU Bookstore will fill book orders for ISU students taking distance courses. Students should use the link http://indiana-state.bkstore.com/bkstore/content to order books and course materials online and have them shipped to a designated address.

This change in provider should enhance service by decreasing the amount of time that students must wait to purchase their books.

If you have further questions, please contact Rachel Mundell at 237-3501.
 

Ivy Tech Book Store Procedures

Students now hand over a schedule and the clerks pull the books needed. We have compiled a 2 sided flyer with bookstore information for them to give to students who have a class section from another region. It doesn't have everything they need to know, but we
feel it is a starting place.

I've attached a copy. If you'd like to use it feel free. If you see any information which is incorrect let me know. I collected data from the DE portal page and regional bookstore or DE webpages. I then tried to verify information through the bookstore contacts.

Cynthia Barr, Instructional Technology Assistant

Taylor University Offering Business Degree

Taylor is offering a mixed residency BBA degree program where the students come to the campus for one week each term then do the rest of their work each semester online through Blackboard. If someone has an AA degree (or at least 60 credit hours) they can jump into this program and be done in 4 terms of 3 classes each term.

Evan Wood is the director of the program (and TUFW's business chair) and would be happy to take a program like this "on the road." In other words, it would be an easy thing for him to come to Greensburg for the week residency once a term!

If you are interested in something like this in your area let Dr. Wood of Kevin Mahaffy at Taylor University know. Dr. Wood seemed very open to the idea especially since the Honda plant is going to bring in influx of people, many of whom may want a bachelor of business administration.

 

InternNet Offers Search Opportunities for Internships

 

Career fairs, business-to-business events, internship fairs and presentations are plentiful for Indiana INTERNnet staff, students, employers, universities and colleges during the fall months. As we focus on welcoming the students back to campus, numerous opportunities to make connections with students and employers are right around the corner.

Universities and colleges, thank you for hosting events at which we can interact with your students. During campus events, we will offer the opportunity to register with Indiana INTERNnet as the first step in the process of an internship search. Indiana INTERNnet staff is also available to assist with on campus workshops. To schedule a staff member to host your career workshop, visit www.indianaintern.net.

Employers, look for the green and purple banners indicating the presence of Indiana INTERNnet staff at your next career/internship fair. We'll be on hand to help you learn how to implement, improve or expand your internship program. In addition, employer registration will be available. With over 8,000 students currently registered, Indiana INTERNnet is your source for locating student interns.

Students, take advantage of these great opportunities on campus. At your fingertips, you will have access to employers who are interested in connecting with Indiana's best and brightest. For those of you searching for internships, register with Indiana INTERNnet and you will automatically be registered to win an iPod. Make the right choice; attend a career/internship fair and be a step ahead of your competition.

With a calendar that includes over 50 statewide events this fall, we'll see you soon!

Pam Norman
Indiana INTERNnet Executive Director
 

Vincennes Offers Accelerated Associates Degrees

Accelerated Associate Degree Options

 

Distance Education- Fact Sheet

 What are your options if you want to accelerate your college degree process?  What are your options if a major employer just announced they’re building a plant in your community and you want to prepare quickly for new opportunities?  What if your career choice just isn’t what you wanted, but you don’t have much time to retrain?

 

Innovation in Education

One year to complete

Eight-week terms

Six consecutive terms

100% online

 

Relevance in Education

A.S. degree in General Studies – Business Concentration

A.S. degree in General Studies – Behavioral Sciences Concentration

 

Flexibility in Education

Terms begin every 8 weeks

January, March, May, July, August, October

 

Support in Education

Experienced online faculty, who understand unique student needs

Online advising, admissions & registration options

Technology support

Commitment to student success

 

Contact Information:

Vincennes University

Distance Education

Vincennes, IN  47591

1-800-880-7961

www.vinu.edu/distance

disted@vinu.edu

 

A.S. Degree - General Studies

Accelerated Distance Program

Business Concentration

 

Term 1
ENGL 101	English Composition I	3 cr. hrs
SPCH 148	Interpersonal Communication	3 cr. hrs
OADM 150	Keyboarding II	2 cr. hrs
MATH 101	Intermediate Algebra (begin)
		8 earned hrs.
Term 2
ENGL 102	English Composition II	3 cr. hrs
SOCL 151	Principles of Sociology	3 cr. hrs
ECON 208	Personal Financial Management	3 cr. hrs
MATH 101	Intermediate Algebra (complete)	3 cr. hrs
		20 earned hrs.
Term 3
HUMN 245	Cultural Diversity R/W/S	3 cr. hrs
MUSM 118	Music Appreciation	3 cr. hrs
LITR 221	Intro to World Literature II	3 cr. hrs
PFWL 100	Fitness/Wellness (begin)
		29 earned hrs.
Term 4
MGMT 100	Intro to Business	3 cr. hrs
COMP 201	The Computer in Business	3 cr. hrs
ACCT 201	Principles of Accounting I	3 cr. hrs
PFWL 100	Fitness/Wellness (complete)	2 cr. hrs
		40 earned hrs.
Term 5
BLAW 200	Legal & Related Issues in Business	3 cr. hrs
HIST 139	American History I	3 cr. hrs
PSYC 142	General Psychology	3 cr. hrs
MGMT 280	Principles of Marketing	3 cr. hrs
		52 earned hrs.
Term 6
MGMT 250	Principles of Management	3 cr. hrs
MGMT 275	Fund. of Business Finance	3 cr. hrs
ERTH 100	Earth Science	4 cr. hrs.
		62 earned hrs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8-week terms beginning in January, March, May, July, August, and October

Placement exams required for English and Mathematics

10/2006

 

A.S. Degree - General Studies

Accelerated Distance Program

Behavioral Science Concentration

 

Term 1
ENGL 101	English Composition I	3 cr. hrs
SPCH 148	Interpersonal Communication	3 cr. hrs
MUSM 118	Music Appreciation	3 cr. hrs
MATH 101	Intermediate Algebra (begin)
		9 earned hrs.
Term 2
ENGL 102	English Composition II	3 cr. hrs
SOCL 151	Principles of Sociology	3 cr. hrs
ECON 208	Personal Financial Management	3 cr. hrs
MATH 101	Intermediate Algebra (complete)	3 cr. hrs
		21 earned hrs.
Term 3
HUMN 210	Intro to Humanities R/W/S	3 cr. hrs
PSYC 142	General Psychology	3 cr. hrs
LITR 221	Intro to World Literature II	3 cr. hrs
PFWL 100	Fitness/Wellness (begin)
		30 earned hrs.
Term 4
HIST 139	American History I	3 cr. hrs
SOCL 253	Intro to Social Psychology	3 cr. hrs
PSYC 201	Developmental Psychology	3 cr. hrs
PFWL 100	Fitness/Wellness (complete)	2 cr. hrs
		41 earned hrs.
Term 5
SOCL 245	Cultural Diversity	3 cr. hrs
PSYC 240	Human Sexuality	3 cr. hrs
HIST 140	American History II	3 cr. hrs
SOCL 180	Clinical Aspects of Substance Abuse	3 cr. hrs
		53 earned hrs.
Term 6
ERTH 100	Earth Science	4 cr. hrs
SOCL 252	Social Problems	3 cr. hrs
PSYC 249	Abnormal Psychology	3 cr. hrs
		63 earned hrs.

 

8-week terms beginning in January, March, May, July, August, and October

Placement exams required for English and Mathematics

10/2006

 

IVY Tech to Boost Accelerated Remedial Education

 

Ivy Tech Community College has received a $1.6 million grant from Lilly Endowment, Inc. to develop accelerated and remedial education programs.
 

The college says it will create fast-paced programs and will offer courses online. Ivy Tech says currently about 75 percent of its students require at least one remediation course.

 

To read more go to http://www.insideindianabusiness.com/newsitem.asp?id=19214
 

IUPUI Offers Online Master's Degree in Facilities Mgmt
 

The Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at Indiana University-Purdue
University Indianapolis (IUPUI) has announced that it will offer a Master of
Science in Technology, Facilities Management Emphasis degree through online
courses. Officials say the degree will address the demand for workers with
additional education in areas such as facility management, property management
and plant management. Coursework can be completed in two calendar years
plus one summer.
 

Ivy Tech and Indiana University Create Expanded
Transfer Agreement

 

Offering great opportunities to Hoosiers Indiana's two largest higher education
institutions, Ivy Tech Community College and Indiana University, have created a transfer agreement that will make bachelor's degrees more accessible to Hoosiers.

The two institutions have designated more than 100 courses that will transfer from all 23 Ivy Tech campuses to Indiana University-Bloomington. In addition, the two schools signed formal agreements to transition Ivy Tech two-year degrees to IU four-year degrees at campuses throughout the state. They include six liberal arts degrees along with degrees in nursing and criminal justice.

Through this agreement, students aspiring to earn degrees beyond an associate degree have the opportunity to start at Ivy Tech Community College and then seamlessly transfer to Indiana University. By starting at Ivy Tech, students begin college in an environment that fosters success through personal attention, convenience, and affordability. Ivy Tech's average class size is only 22 students, making personal attention possible for every student, and the College has 23 campuses around the state, making college possible for students who need to stay close to home. Ivy Tech makes earning a college degree affordable. At about half the cost of attending a four-year college or university, students will experience great cost savings by completing two years of a four-year degree at Ivy Tech where they can earn an entire associate degree for approximately the same cost of attending a four-year school for just one year.

While Ivy Tech is working to make transferring as seamless as possible, the State of Indiana has been working to make information on transfer opportunities readily available to students, developing the Core Transfer Library (CTL) and TransferIN.net. The Core Transfer Library is a list of courses that will transfer among all Indiana public college and university campuses. These courses will meet the general or free elective requirements of undergraduate degree programs.

 

TransferIN.net is the State's official location for information on transfer agreements throughout the state. It includes information targeted to both students and faculty. 

Ivy Tech remains Indiana's most affordable college. Ivy Tech Community College has historically been Indiana's most affordable choice for post secondary education, and 2007-2008 will not be an exception. Last month Ivy Tech's State Board of Trustees approved a 3.9% tuition increase each of the next two years, the lowest tuition increase in the state. This increase, which makes tuition $91.30 this coming year, will cost full-time students only an additional $53.25 per semester in 2007-08 and $55.50 additional per semester in 2008-09, when the credit hour cost will be $95.00. Students taking eight credit hours each term, the average number taken by an Ivy Tech student, will pay only $28.40 more per semester in 2007-08 and $29.60 per semester in 2008-09.
 

For Ron Craig, his Ivy Tech degree made his dreams come true. Two years ago, Ron was a roofer who dreamed of one day having a college education. Working hard just to make ends meet, he wasn't sure that he had the time or the money to go to college, but he also knew that he wanted something more - something secure and something that he enjoyed.

"It was a simple statement, 'Good fortune takes preparation,' that made me realize that if I was ever going to fulfill my dreams, I had to get started. I made an appointment, spoke to an adviser, and was enrolled at Ivy Tech part-time that very summer. With financial aid, I was able to up my status to full-time for the fall semester, and by spring I had to quit my roofing job in order to concentrate on my classes. Over the course of two semesters Ivy Tech had set me on the path to realizing my dreams.

"I have now graduated from Ivy Tech with an associate degree in computer information technology. I have a wall full of academic achievements, but most importantly, I am working as a web application developer for a fortune 500 company. From roofer to computer programmer in two year- it doesn't get more life changing than that."

Grant monies fund advanced training National Science Foundation awards Ivy Tech more than $800,000. The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded Ivy Tech Community College two Advanced Technological Education (ATE) program grants totaling $816,146, which will fund advanced, technology based projects at the College's Terre Haute and Bloomington campuses.

At the Terre Haute campus, Ivy Tech is developing AutomationTek, a cutting-edge online curriculum for automation technicians and technologists. Through a virtual web-based lab, students will learn to operate equipment such as robots, rapid prototyping equipment and programmable logic controllers through the
internet with instruction and audio feedback. AutomationTek is being funded with a $266,348 grant.

The second grant, $549,798 awarded to the College's Bloomington campus, is funding the development of employer-driven life sciences curricula that support the needs of the region's extensive life science and biotechnology industries. Additionally, in partnership with Owen Valley High School, Ivy Tech is creating Life Sciences Academy, a school within the high school that will focus on teaching biotechnological, inquiry-based curriculum.

Ivy Tech partners with Baxter Pharmaceutical Solutions and the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce. With grant monies awarded by the Indiana Department of Workforce Development and Indiana Economic Development Corp, Baxter Pharmaceutical Solutions and the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce partnered with Ivy Tech Community College to provide leadership and management training to nearly 150 workers, through the College's Management & Supervisory Institute.

Chamber president and CEO Christy Steele-Gillenwater said, "We were thrilled and honored to receive this grant. Through a partnership with Ivy Tech, the grant enabled the community to provide additional training resources for existing workers in Monroe County to help ensure businesses can meet the demands and competitive environment of the 21st century."

Source: Inside Indiana Business
 

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and Ivy Tech Community College Sign  Transfer Agreement

 

Wabash Valley Region will sign transfer agreements as part of the ongoing effort between the institutions to increase higher educational opportunities for students in the Wabash Valley and across the state. These new transfer agreements, referred to as “2+2 agreements,” will allow students to attend their first two years of college at Ivy Tech to earn an Associate of Science (A.S.) degree, then transfer into a specific campus-based or distance education Bachelor’s (B.A./B.S.) degree program at SMWC as a junior. SMWC and Ivy Tech – Wabash Valley will sign 29 transfer agreements involving 16 baccalaureate majors.

Source: Inside Indiana Business
 

ITCC Launchs College for Working Adults

Ivy Tech Community College announced today the launch of its College for Working Adults, a new academic program specifically designed to meet the unique needs of adult students who also maintain full-time jobs and responsibilities.

Ivy Tech’s College for Working Adults features sequential 8-week classes taught at scheduled dates and times for the duration of the program, making college a predictable part of students’ busy lives. Students will start and complete the program with the same group of peers, creating an environment of team work and support. Participants will complete the program and earn degrees in two years. Additionally, Ivy Tech has developed orientation and textbook delivery services specifically for College for Working Adults participants. Eligible students may apply financial aid to program costs.

College for Working Adults’ classes will begin this fall at 16 Ivy Tech campuses throughout the state: Gary, Valparaiso, Michigan City, South Bend, Fort Wayne, Lafayette, Kokomo, Muncie, Terre Haute, Indianapolis, Richmond, Columbus, Lawrenceburg, Evansville, Sellersburg and Bloomington. Nine degrees will be available including accounting, business management, computer information systems, computer information technology, criminal justice, design technology, early childhood education, health information technology, and medical assisting. Instruction will be delivered through a combination of traditional classroom settings and technology enhanced learning. For information on which degree programs are being offered at each location, visit www.ivytech.edu/cfwa. Anyone interested in enrolling should call their local Ivy Tech admissions office or 888-IVY-LINE.

Ivy Tech Community College is the state’s second largest public post-secondary institution with more than 100,000 students enrolled annually. Ivy Tech has 23 campuses throughout Indiana. It serves as the state's engine of workforce development, offering affordable degree programs and training that are aligned with the needs of its community along with courses and programs that transfer to other colleges and universities in Indiana. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Sources: Inside Indiana Business and Ivy Tech CommunityCollege

 

Indiana Tech and Ivy Tech Community College Sign Transfer Agreement

 

Officials from Indiana Tech and Ivy Tech Community College met Wednesday morning to sign agreements to smooth the path of transfer students. The articulation agreements signed on Wednesday will allow students who earn associate degrees in accounting, business administration, and elementary education at Ivy Tech to transfer to Indiana Tech as juniors in a bachelor’s degree program.

Academic teams from both institutions have been working on details of the agreements for several months. Establishing the transfer agreements creates guidelines for Ivy Tech students to ensure that they take courses that will best prepare them for enrollment and success at Indiana Tech.

“We specify electives that mesh more readily upon transfer, so advising at Ivy Tech can be more specific and accommodating,” said Dr. Elaine Pontillo, vice president of academic affairs at Indiana Tech.
 

Accounting and business administration are two of Indiana Tech largest academic programs, while elementary education is a recent addition and is pending final state approval later this year.

“The agreement for elementary education is particularly important,” Indiana Tech President Arthur E. Snyder said. “Students who enroll first at Ivy Tech, then continue at Indiana Tech are very likely to stay in this area. This agreement will go a long way toward developing teachers who will enrich our area schools.”

The number of Ivy Tech students transferring to Indiana Tech has increased slowly over the past three years, from 555 in the 2004-05 academic year to 596 in the 2006-07 academic year. Ivy Tech Northeast Chancellor Mark Keen said Indiana Tech is the No. 2 receiving institution for Ivy Tech students who continue their education at other colleges and universities.

Snyder cited Indiana Tech’s multiple delivery methods as an important factor in attracting Ivy Tech students. In addition to the traditional semester-long class format at the Fort Wayne campus, Indiana Tech’s College of Professional Studies offers accelerated degree programs in Fort Wayne and several other locations throughout the state including Indianapolis, Elkhart, South Bend, Huntington, Warsaw, Greenwood, Plainfield, and Merrillville.

Although the agreements signed Wednesday were at the regional level, Keen said he anticipates the agreements being approved statewide soon.  “Typically these agreements originate in an individual region then move forward very quickly,” Keen said.

In addition to the agreements signed Wednesday, Indiana Tech and Ivy Tech have a statewide articulation agreement for their criminal sciences programs.
 

Sources: Inside Indiana Business and Ivy Tech CommunityCollege

 

Transfer Agreements

ISU Transfer of Credits

IVY Tech and Indiana University

IVY Tech and St Mary-of-the-Woods

IVY Tech and Indiana Tech

 

ISU Changes in Degree Link

 

1. Community Health Promotion is no longer available. We are not accepting any more students into the program - Please take all the CHP leaflets in your DegreeLink folders out.

2. Career in Tech Ed (non-teaching) is no longer available. Career in Technical Education will have 2 tracks of study - one for the teaching aspect - the other geared toward Ivy Tech faculty. The practically automatic 28 credit hours of work experience will no longer be available to count in the degree. Students that are already in the degree should contact the College of Technology. Based on when they started, different options will be available regarding their work experience.

New students in the program should be made aware that any work experience that will count in the degree will be based on how it equals to an available class' content, meaning that they can create a portfolio of work, based on their work experience, that shows they know the content of the class - then they will get credit for that class.

3. Other changes are occurring in the College of Technology that aren't final yet. Once they are, we will be printing new revised Degree Link folders.