By Silvia Garcia, Director of Research and Assessment, IU Indianapolis Office of Community Engagement What is the secret to helping youth who are new to the United States successfully transition from school to the workforce? A recent study confirms it is about much more than just job training. It is about “barrier-busting”—a holistic approach that… Read more »
Elevating community voices: Building a survey to measure university engagement with the community
By Silvia Garcia, Director of Research and Assessment, IU Indianapolis Office of Community Engagement Help us gather feedback: invite your partners to participate Indiana University Indianapolis has long recognized its role as an anchor institution, deeply woven into the fabric of the community and committed to community engagement through its mission and leveraging of financial,… Read more »
Be an educated voter
First, let’s make a plan to vote. In Indiana, you have a couple options. If you are registered to vote out of state, visit vote.org for information about voting in your state. In Indiana you must: Be registered to vote by October 7, 2024 Vote in the county in which you are registered. Present a… Read more »
Dr. Jeremy Price Named Faculty Fellow in the Office of Community Engagement
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Jeremy F. Price has been appointed as a Faculty Fellow in the Indiana University Indianapolis Office of Community Engagement. This appointment recognizes Dr. Price’s contributions to community-engaged scholarship and his dedication to fostering equitable and inclusive learning environments. About Dr. Jeremy Price Dr. Price is an Associate Professor… Read more »
Are you ready for election season?
In preparation for the upcoming election season, several resources are available for faculty, staff and students to promote voter registration and voting across the campus. First, let’s look at some data about student voting at IU Indianapolis (IUI). IUI participates in the National Study of Learning, Voting and Engagement (NSLVE), which matches our student information… Read more »
Summer camp teaches high school students entrepreneurship skills
The IU Indianapolis Entrepreneurship Boot Camp offers students a hands-on, week-long experience exploring what it takes to start up a small business. Through collaboration between the IU Indianapolis Office of Community Engagement, the IU Kelley School of Business in Indianapolis, and the IU Herron School of Art + Design, the Entrepreneurship Boot Camp was held… Read more »
Gil named to inaugural Enlace Mid-Level Leadership Program
Cindy Gil, director of Latino Affairs in the IUPUI Office of Community Engagement, will be one of 56 inaugural members of the Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities (HACU) Enlace Mid-Level Leadership Program. The six-month leadership development program for mid-level college and university professionals is designed to increase the number, variety, and quality of Latino/a… Read more »
IU Student Success Corps Tutor learns just as much from students
While a student in pursuit of her degree in Psychology at IUPUI, a position as tutor for the IU Student Success Corps (IUSSC) on Handshake caught Ashlynn Beard’s attention. IUSSC provides virtual and in person tutoring for K-12 students in math, English, science and social studies. After talking with IUSSC School Liaison Ruth Ann Hankins, she… Read more »