Written by Verna McDowell For the first time this coming academic year, 15 incoming IUPUI freshman who are part of the Sam H. Jones (SHJ) Scholarship program will have the distinction of being known as Bonner Leaders and be part of a national program of 3,000 service scholars from across the country. This change comes… Read more »
Month: June 2017
Preparation is key to student success – before and after launching degree pursuit
Written by Amy Conrad Warner, Vice Chancellor Office of Community Engagement Two phases of preparation are key for college student success and degree attainment. The first is preparation that occurs prior to arriving on campus. The second involves experiences provided by the university as students matriculate to empower effective transition from campus to careers and… Read more »
Gaining skills for the future workforce
Written by Teresa Francis IUPUI is fulfilling the promise to our students and the community by preparing students for a lifetime of success, while helping the Indiana workforce to thrive by building a talent pipeline for the careers of tomorrow. Numerous campus resources – in collaboration with our community partners – focus on the preparation… Read more »
IUPUI Anchor Housing Program: First mortgage and first repair loan pre-approved – IUPUI employees ready to purchase and remain in a home near campus
Written by Sara Griffin The Indianapolis Neighborhood Housing Partnership® (INHP) pre-approved the first IUPUI employee for mortgage assistance through IUPUI’s new anchor housing program. IUPUI’s anchor housing program offers down payment assistance to full-time employees interested in buying a home near campus. It also offers financial assistance to make exterior home repairs to full-time employees… Read more »
Innovative IUPUI faculty receive support for community-based research
Written by Teresa Francis Exploring the invisible history of local Indianapolis. Helping seniors with memory loss. Finding and removing dangerous lead from soil. Creating a system that protects children and keeps them in school. What do all of these things have in common? The community-based research supported by the Charles R. Bantz Chancellor’s Community Fellowship…. Read more »
Center for Leadership Development and IUPUI prepare students for success
Written by Vernon A. Williams “Before anything else, preparation is the key to success.”– Alexander Graham Bell. Student success is the consummate goal of IUPUI. Enhanced recruitment and retention is key – particularly among underrepresented populations. Degree attainment is the ultimate metric for student success and the primary prerequisite is the preparation of students before… Read more »