By Joel Haynie, Guest Contributor “But, Mr. Haynie, I didn’t mean to hurt their feelings” is a sentiment that I frequently hear from students after they have said something in class, usually trying to be funny, but at the cost of another student. Very frequently my response is, “You didn’t mean… Read more »
Student Success
Indiana University free, statewide program prepares 6-12th grade students for success
Indiana University college students are preparing 6-12th grade students across the state for college and careers by providing free tutoring, mentoring, and workshops through the Indiana Kids program. Launched from the IUPUI campus, the Indiana Kids program is a collaboration between Serve Indiana and seven Indiana University campuses (IUPUI, IU Bloomington, IU East, IU Kokomo, IU… Read more »
Preparing students for the 21st Century Workforce
Written by Amy Conrad Warner Leaders at educational institutions that comprise the Coalition of Urban Serving Universities (USU) – of which IUPUI is an active member – are digging deeply into the question of what factors make students workforce ready. What should relationships with employers look like in the 21st Century and how must universities… Read more »
Student-Alumni Networking Bolsters IUPUI Black and Latino Student Career Pursuits
Written by Vernon Williams More than 75 IUPUI students benefitted from the recent Black and Latino Student-Alumni Career Connections – an event designed to tie IUPUI students to internship, mentoring and job shadowing opportunities. Dozens of alumni and interested professionals representing myriad corporations engaged in career directional conversations and shared ways in which students can… Read more »
Bonner Leaders Scholarship Program launches at IUPUI
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 »
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 »
Organ transplant survivor gets a second chance that keeps on giving
Written by Teresa Francis A recent dialysis patient and organ transplant survivor is on track to have a more promising career thanks to IUPUI’s Workforce Readiness courses. Qourtney Bush’s life-changing circumstances ended up becoming a part of her journey of life experiences to inspire others and grow in her career. “A second chance is a gift… Read more »