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A NEWSLETTER FOR STUDENTS AND ALUMNI OF THE INDIANA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF CONTINUING STUDIES, INDIANA UNIVERSITY-PURDUE UNIVERSITY FORT WAYNE GENERAL STUDIES PROGRAM FALL 2005
For the record -- Student Life service provides new transcript option
Your academic record isn't all your future employers look for when they review your job application. They also want to know what you've done outside the classroom to complete the picture of you as a well-rounded individual and candidate. The General Studies office encourages students who want official documentation of their extracurricular involvements while attending IPFW to participate in a new service offered by Student Life. If you receive an award or recognition, volunteer for community service, attend an educational workshop for personal development, assume a leadership role on campus, or participate in an organization or athletic team, the IPFW Office of Student Life will enter the information into a Co-Curricular Transcript (CCT). A professional document, the CCT will compliment your academic transcript when you write your résumé, prepare for a job interview, or apply for graduate school. Kacee Ferrell, an ACCS career counselor, suggests that this type of information will help students become aware of gaps in their résumés in skill areas employers are looking for. Students can respond by becoming involved in campus activities that expand their skills, compliment the academic experience, and provide them with a sense of accomplishment that represents the total university experience. Ferrell encourages job seekers to take a portfolio with awards, CCTs, or samples of job-related work such as writing, graphic presentations, or marketing pieces to individualize the interview.  With more than 2,200 student-hosted activities and events held each year, IPFW gives students more opportunity for extracurricular involvement than any other higher education institution in northeast Indiana. How do you start a CCT? Attend an event or activity that has been certified as official, for example, the General Studies eMentor Event. Students who want this experience on their CCT would complete an entry record and submit it to the Student Life office. The staff will validate the activity and the student's completion of the requirements set by the sponsoring unit. In the case of the eMentor Event, the sponsoring unit is the General Studies office. The CCT Process 1. Decide what types of CCT entries will represent you best when your transcript is complete. 2. Start your CCT. Each student will need to complete the Co-Curricular Entry Record including contact information. 3. List your complete entries on the Co-Curricular Entry Record. 4. Submit your Co-Curricular Entry Record to the Student Life Office at the completion of each semester in order to keep your CCT current. 5. Validate each Co-Curricular Entry Record. Students will need to complete a Validation Form for every item listed on the Entry Record. More information about the CCT program is available at the Student Life Web site at http://www.ipfw.edu/stulife including FAQs, five qualifying areas of involvement, and forms to complete and submit for an entry on the CCT. A student must have at least six entries to receive an official CCT. Six activities or positions of leadership could easily reflect the balance and diversity of the academic and the co-curricular university experience. For more information, contact the Student Life office, Walb Student Union Room 115, 481-6609 or visit www.ipfw.edu/stulife.
The General Studies Degree Program joins the IPFW Division of Continuing Studies in celebrating thirty years as partners in community and corporate education. The history of the program is outlined inside.
Knowing your learning style is key to success
Learning style--Think about your comfort level with independent learning. Without a professor in the classroom, can you wait for an answer by e-mail and continue without anxiety? There are no students next to you to share notes or form study groups before a big test. Can you complete the online quiz without verbal exchange? You downloaded the course syllabus, but can you find the Power Point, save a file, or send an attachment? Are you willing to learn new strategies for being a successful distance learner or are you more suited to the classroom experience? Your instructor will be willing to help as long as you are responsible, complete your work according to the class calendar, and make your concerns known in a timely way.
Time management--Will you organize your time so you can follow the syllabus and submit your assignments as they are required? You are likely to find yourself devoting more time to a distance learning course to convince the instructor that you know the material.
Motivation and Commitment--Distance learners take responsibility for being active learners. A distance learning course can be more time consuming than its face-to-face equivalent, primarily because the instructor is not there in person to walk you through the syllabus and major assignments. Your academic advisor can help you select courses that match your learning style and your educational goals, creating a balance that will enhance your learning experience. The Distance Learning Orientation CD can help take the mystery out of distance learning. Information from the CD can be found at www.ipfw.edu/dlearning/orientation.
Distance learning closes the learning gap for a General Studies senior
For General Studies senior Kristine Whinery, the most important lesson she learned in college did not come from a classroom lecture. It came in the form of self-discovery and an understanding of her personal learning style, sparked by her experience as a student in Worth Weller's online writing course. A continuing lecturer in English since 2003, Weller had undergone a transformation of his own before coming to IPFW to teach. In a midlife career change, he sold the small town newspaper he had owned and edited for 21 years and returned to college to complete an M.A. in English. As a teacher, Weller quickly gained a reputation for his unwavering dedication to his students. Weller, whose teaching reflects his view of the purpose of college--to grow in terms of knowledge, intellectual capacity, experience, and wisdom--was overwhelmingly nominated by students to receive the Division of Continuing Studies' 2005 Faculty Star Award for teaching excellence. Whinery calls the two online writing courses she took with Weller to be her "best distance learning experiences ever!" Although apprehensive about her writing skills at the start of classes, Whinery gained confidence in her ability by following Weller's skillful course design. Each assignment was a segment of the final writing project. "Mr. Weller helped me in so many ways and I began to be a better writer." Whinery also discovered that aspects of her personality and learning style make her particularly well suited for distance learning. Admittedly shy by nature, her classroom experiences were often limited by her inability to ask questions or respond freely in a large group. By taking Internet courses in the comfort of her home and behind a computer monitor, she was able to build confidence and her grade point average began to show her full potential as a college student. "I feel I can speak my mind and take constructive criticism, which has helped me be a better student," Whinery says. "By taking Internet courses, I have time to pace myself, enjoy doing my homework, and meet the requirements for all my classes." Another barrier she was able to overcome was the real distance she travels between IPFW and Wabash, where she lives. "I liked the fact that in spring 2005 I could take all online classes to keep from driving in the winter weather," Whinery says. Weller recently nominated Whinery for a Star Student award, recognizing her "outstanding performance" in his writing classes. In nominating Whinery, Weller says, "Far from being intimidated by the Internet and the complexity of most Internet courses, Kristine has always 'dug in' and spent the necessary time navigating the often confusing aspects of a typical WebCT course." To complete her bachelor's degree in December, Whinery has taken distance courses delivered via Internet and video/DVD. She currently is taking a two-way course originating at IPFW's Warsaw Center, where, after taking two of Weller's courses, she finally met her instructor face-to-face. Professor Weller, who will be teaching via two-way teleconferencing in the spring, has asked Whinery to critique the delivery system from a student's perspective so he can make adjustments to the course to meet students' needs. Weller was instrumental in developing an orientation CD that guides distance learning students through the process of accessing classes on the Internet. Through his leadership, library resources, student advising, tutoring, and support services are now more accessible to distance-learning students. All distance-learning students were mailed a copy of the CD. The tutorial can be viewed online at http://www.ipfw.edu/dlearning/orientation. Lying on the floor of her bedroom in Wabash, Whinery connects with an online class. She often is accompanied by Mix, her 14-year-old cat, who is fascinated by movement on the computer monitor … or could she have spotted a "mouse"?
This year's IPFW Continuing Studies Faculty Star Award recipient Worth Weller (center) was congratulated by Division of Continuing Studies Executive Director Deborah Conklin (right) and Director of Distance Learning David Wood (left) during an informal ceremony held Sept. 12. Weller displays the award trophy and the distance learning orientation CD he helped produce with Wood. Weller was chosen to receive the award based on the nominations and recommendations of current IPFW Division of Continuing Studies students.
IPFW student receives regional recognition
IPFW General Studies student Kathleen Lursen has been selected to receive the outstanding student award for the UCEA Mid-American Region. UCEA is a national organization that promotes best practices for continuing education and recognizes the achievements of non-traditional students. Corporate downsizing prompted Lursen to put her energies in full-time studies to accomplish her goal to complete a degree. "Much of my success to date is due largely to my desire to finally finish what I once started. From students to staff to faculty, everyone on campus has made me feel welcomed and valued," Lursen says. In supporting Lursen's nomination, Assistant Professor Geralyn M. Miller says, "Kathleen's enthusiasm for and grasp of the subject matter added a vitality to the classroom discussions that helped to create an ideal learning experience for the other students as well." Life experience, maturity, and commitment are the hallmarks of not only this outstanding student, but the profile of many dedicated non-traditional students on the IPFW campus. Kathleen Lursen
DIVISION OF CONTINUING STUDIES IPFW 30 years as partners in community and corporate education
2005-06 marks the 30th anniversary of the IPFW Division of Continuing Studies. The division was established in 1975 at the time of the founding of the Indiana University School of Continuing Studies to "meet the needs of students who cannot take advantage of traditional formal programs at fixed campus locations"--Robert Richey, first dean of the IU School of Continuing Studies. The IPFW Division of Continuing Studies continues to be both reactive by responding to the professional, personal, and academic needs of the community, and proactive by creating unique educational opportunities and degree options. For 21st-century students, off campus teaching and advancing technologies mean more opportunities to choose what they learn and where they study. This is an exciting time to be a student!
The IPFW General Studies Degree Program was established in 1975 shortly after the program at IU was formed. IPFW was one of the last of the IU affiliated schools to approve the program. Julie Fellers Hook, director of the General Studies Degree Program since 1987, was the first to receive the newly created Service to Students Award in 1990. Hook came to General Studies "when registration wasn't computerized and students had to meet with advisors every semester before they could enroll in classes," she recalls. That meant that Joyce Weaver, the General Studies secretary, had to contact each of the approximately 100 General Studies students every semester to arrange an appointment with an advisor. Times have changed. The registration process has been automated through OASIS. And although the General Studies program has continued to grow each year, it has not lost its human touch. Advisors still meet frequently with the 547 students who are enrolled in the General Studies Degree Program to encourage, check on progress, and discuss  possibilities. General Studies advisor Sandy McMurtrie received two awards recognizing her special dedication to students--the Community Advisory Council Service to Students Award in 2002 and IPFW's Academic Advising Council's Outstanding Advisor Award in 2004.
Julie Fellers Hook Director of General Studies Sandy McMurtrie Academic Advisor Joanne Blosser Secretary Mark Whinery Clerical Assistant
• A hallmark of the General Studies Degree Program is its flexibility in scheduling classes, with multiple locations, class times, and course transmissions. Various credit and training, such as military credit, CLEP, life experience credit, and approved training programs offered by employers, can to be applied to a General Studies degree.
• A majority of the General Studies graduates pursue further education and careers in business, public relations, medicine, law, education, and social work.
• Since 1978, 2,093 students from Fort Wayne have graduated from the General Studies program; 82% of graduates remain in Indiana, 70% remain in the northeast Indiana region.
• The estimated annual increase in average earnings by General Studies graduates is $27,426,256 (based on U.S. Census Income by Educational Attainment, 2004).
1975-1985
• Donna Jesse, B.G.S., '80, one of the first students to graduate from the IPFW General Studies program, is a Life Member of both the IU and Purdue alumni associations. She had completed a nursing degree from IU in 1948 after her husband had returned from WWII with serious injuries. She came to IPFW in 1979 "older and apprehensive," to earn the bachelor's degree she had always wanted. In the General Studies program, she was able to take courses in the fine arts--one of her lifelong interests. She continues to paint in her home studio today. "IPFW is a wonderful school! The biggest advantage is that students can earn either an IU or a Purdue degree," Jesse says.
• Bernie Lohmuller, B.G.S., '84, returned to college after several years away. While going to school and working a full-time job was challenging, being in the General Studies program gave him latitude to select courses that allowed him to explore his career interests. About IPFW today, "I am pleased to see the many community partnerships IPFW maintains in response to community needs," Lohmuller says. Lohmuller is director of IPFW's College Cable Access (Channel 56).
• Rikki Goldstein, B.G.S., '83, attended Ohio State University after high school but didn't finish. Returning to learning as an adult, she found that the women's studies courses she was enrolled in at IPFW created "a good marriage" of her past and present thinking. The bachelor's degree gave her the credentials to do what she had been doing all along as director of client services at the Fort Wayne Women's Bureau. Goldstein was able to combine minors in psychology, sociology, and women's studies within her B.G.S., "the perfect combination for a professional in the counseling field," Goldstein says.
• 1984: Laying the groundwork for distance learning, a course was taught for the first time in the TV studio for later viewing via video, PBS, and Comcast Cable 56. Honors History of Science was taught by Marc Lipman, who is the current dean of School of Arts and Sciences.
• For Cynthia Amber, B.G.S. '85, a single mother at age 19, college was her ticket out of the projects and into a new life. After completing the B.G.S., she attended law school, graduating in 1988. Amber became a partner in the law firm where she worked, and was appointed a magistrate judge in 1996. She currently is a partner in Northeast Indiana Center for Child Advocacy, a nonprofit center dedicated to children's rights. "General Studies was the shortest, most logical way to achieve my goal. It fulfilled the requirements necessary for law school, and I liked the flexibility of the program," Amber explains.
1986-1995
• Judith A. (Snyder) Zehner, B.G.S. '82, returned to complete a degree she had started years earlier. "General Studies did not lock me into a narrow framework. I was fortunate to be able to blend my educational background with my passion for 'people issues.' It was a great match."
• Jewel Fowler, who started her degree at age 58, did not seek a teaching career when she graduated. Having always wanted to work with children, she was able to use her B.G.S. degree to obtain a position at the Lincoln Child Care Center, where she worked for 6 years.
General Studies Degree Program • Division of Continuing Studies
• 1989: Weekend College (created in 1979) joined the division to increase credit options for adult learners. Students can earn the A.A.G.S. and the B.G.S. through Weekend College.
• Nathan Maudlin, who started college at the age of 32, completed the B.G.S. in 1991 and law school in 1995. He was always impressed with the quality of teaching at IPFW and the easy access to his instructors.
• 1994: The Indiana College Network, a state-wide distance education program, made access to college courses more convenient through advanced computer and telecommunications technology.
• December 1995 graduate, Myra Shelby Scott was the 1,000th recipient of a General Studies degree at the Fort Wayne campus.
1996-2005
• The Eleanor A. Bieberich Scholarship of $1,000 was awarded for the first time in 1996. The award has grown to $2,500 in 2005.
• Betsy Keisler, B.G.S. '93, a licensed general contractor, oversaw construction of three Habitat for Humanity homes in two weeks. "IPFW and the General Studies program helped build my confidence to even tackle such a venture," Keisler says. Her story appeared in the November 1997 issue of the IPFW Alumni Magazine.
• Les Edgerton, B.G.S., '94, shared his views in the Generally Speaking newsletter on the benefits of online learning based on his experience teaching creative writing for the UCLA Extension Writers Program. Edgerton
• Bonnie Moorman, B.G.S. '96, worked full-time while attending school. She views IPFW as a “special place” and appreciates the “extra steps taken” by the General Studies staff.
• 1998: The Distance Education Coordinating Committee (DECCO) was formed to promote quality distance learning initiatives and fund IPFW’s first instructional designer.
• First PACE degree completion cohort was organized at the Lincoln Life Training Center in fall 1998.
• Fall 1999: Students were offered the option to register on the Internet via OASIS, a new online link to the IPFW student information system.
• General Studies director, Julie Fellers Hook, Ed.D., received the Fort Wayne YWCA Tribute to Women of Achievement for 2000.
• Scott Bushnell, B.G.S. '00, was the first student to graduate from the PACE program based at Lincoln National Corp. After 35 years in pursuit of the bachelor's degree, Bushnell advised other students to "persevere."
• Due to the flexibility of the G.S. program, Karen Jo Clelland, B.G.S. '01, was able to manage a full-time job while making progress toward her degree. "I chose General Studies because of the flexibility. I had several years of experience and I was able to earn credit through portfolios. The PACE Program gave me the boost I needed to finish my degree," Clelland says. After graduating, she served as the General Studies representative to the IPFW Alumni Association board for two years. Clelland
• When the post-9/11 economy went sour, Tom Hogan, B.G.S. '02, was sure of his decision to leave the IT industry to complete his degree. "The IPFW General Studies Program prepared me for the position I have now. I would highly recommend IPFW to anyone looking for a first-class educational experience," says Hogan.
• Following the completion of the B.G.S. in 2002, Debera Bragg earned an M.S. in Education from IU-Bloomington in June, 2005.
• After completing B.G.S. degrees in 2002, Shellie Goetz and Dawn Oetting attended law school and returned to Fort Wayne as practicing attorneys. "I was undecided (about my major) and the General Studies program allowed me to take what interested me," Oetting recalls. "I cannot say enough good things about my experience at IPFW," Goetz says. Goetz Oetting
• Don Kreitzer, B.G.S. '94, Ed.D., was named the IU Alumni Association's 2003 Continuing Studies Distinguished Alumnus for his outstanding service to IPFW, the Division of Continuing Studies, the IU community, and the Fort Wayne community. Kreitzer served as IPFW Alumni Association president and was instrumental in securing voting representation on the IPFW Alumni Board for the Division of Continuing Studies. Kreitzer had extensive corporate experience before entering the General Studies Degree Program, was able to complete a significant number of hours through portfolio credit. Kreitzer
• Shelly Gilliland, B.G.S. '02, entered the General Studies program when her sons were in college, fulfilling a lifelong dream. Today she is in graduate school and teaching a beginning sociology course online. "Online learning and off-campus courses allowed me to become a college graduate and lifelong learner," Gilliland says. Gilliland
• General Studies held its first eMentor event in 2003 to encourage mentoring relationships between IPFW General Studies students and alumni with similar career interests. In its third year, the mentoring program continues to attract greater numbers of participants.
• James C. Jordan III, A.G.S. ’83, viewed being downsized from a pharmaceutical sales career as an opportunity to explore his academic interests. He returned to complete a bachelor’s degree and chose the General Studies Degree Program because it allows him to tailor his education to his goals. “IPFW is a golden opportunity for personal metamorphosis. If you are seeking a rewarding educational experience, you can find it at IPFW,” Jordan says.
• Dimples Smith returned to school to complete her degree when the company where she worked closed its doors. She was able to find an administrative position in HR right after graduating. She now is working on the B.G.S. “Saturday classes, the support of peers, and great advisors kept me in school,” Smith says. “The General Studies program has had a definite impact on my life and my career.” Smith
• Lloy Ball, B.G.S. '05, played professional volleyball in Europe while he was a student. "I was amazed that the flexibility of the General Studies program would allow me to continue earning credit toward my degree while playing volleyball overseas," Ball says. Ball
• The state-of-the-art IPFW Warsaw Center with interactive video conferencing and wireless/laptop computer lab provides easy access to day/evening credit courses and professional development workshops for people in and near Kosciusco County. Students can take all of the courses required for the A.A.G.S. at the Warsaw Center.
• General Studies is one of IPFW's growing majors, with 547 majors enrolled fall 2005 and 171 degrees awarded in 2004.
Graduation gowns live second life
Andre Patterson, B.G.S. '03, asks graduates to consider donating their gently used graduation gowns to a program he supervises at Northeast Juvenile Corrections Facility. Through the program, incarcerated juveniles are given the opportunity to continue their education and earn a general education diploma (GED). Patterson would like to recognize the students' achievements in a special ceremony. "Marking the occasion with a cap and gown ceremony will boost their sense of accomplishment and self-esteem. Young people have left this facility and entered technical programs, local colleges, and the military and been successful." Patterson, now pursuing a graduate degree, learned the value of education while overcoming obstacles of his own--homelessness, unrecognized learning disabilities, and breaks in completion of a degree to play professional sports and earn a living. Patterson recently established "Just For Youth," a non-profit organization with a mission to make scholarships and other means of support within reach of at-risk youth. His dream of mentoring youth and modeling successful behaviors is becoming a reality. "We have to break the cycle of poverty to really help our young people." General Studies alumni can bring their graduation caps and gowns to the General Studies office in Kettler Hall, Room 145. Patterson also would like to hear from anyone willing to share their skills in grant writing or non-profit development. Please call the General Studies office at 260-481-6828.
eMentoring Event: a growing tradition
As communication links have grown, so has the number of General Studies students and alumni who want to participate in e-mentoring. To accommodate growth, the third annual eMentor Event was held Oct. 18 in the Walb Student Union Ballroom. "Our goal is to manage growth so students and mentors can get the ongoing support they need from the General Studies staff," says Julie Fellers Hook, director of the General Studies Degree Program. Many successful mentoring relationships have created new opportunities for General Studies students. Teresa Osburn was accepted into the graduate program in sociology at IUPUI with the help of alumnus Ken Mattern. For mentor Gerald Joley, the program opened dialogue, both professional and personal, with his student mentee. Ongoing communication is the essence of the program. New lines of communication containing valuable information for mentors and mentees are the result of suggestions from participants. They include a newsletter, a mentoring CD, a Listserv (group e-mail list), and the new eMentor Web site at www.ipfw.edu/dcs/gsdp/ementor/default.shtml. The eMentor Event receives significant financial support from the IPFW Alumni Association.
IU SCHOOL OF CONTINUING STUDIES Honor Roll
SUMMER 2005 GRADUATES
Associate of Arts: MATTHEW BAUMGARTNER, STEPHANIE CARPENTER, KARI KOLKER**, NATHAN MASE, SHANNON MORRIS, L. GENEISE MORRISON, LYNDA ORR*, NANCY PRYOR, DOUGLAS SMITH, AZURE SMOLA, THOMAS TOBEY, JAMES TODORAN, BENJAMIN WOODCOX* Bachelor of GS: LLOY BALL, CHARLOTTE BARTON, CATHERINE CHANEY, PATRICIA CLARK, HOLLY CUNNINGHAM, JULIE DELAGRANGE, ANGELA FREDETTE, CATHERINE FREISTROFFER, LESLIE GREUBEL, ELISE GUY*, KAREN HARPEL, BRUCE HART, LAURA HAUSE, TROY HAYNES, VERA HUNT, KRAIG KEYS, DANIEL KING, CRAIG LENWELL, MARK MELLINGER, DAVID MOSES, JONI PHILLIPS**, VALERIE POTCHKA, DUSTIN RINEHART, SARAH SCHEST, JAKE SCHIERLING, RICHARD SHIVELY, DANIEL SIMPSON, NICOLE TAYLOR, TIMOTHY TOMLINSON, TAYLOR TRAN, AUDRA TURRIN *Distinction **Highest Distinction
INDUCTED INTO NATIONAL OMICRON-PSI HONOR SOCIETY
Omicron-Psi Honor Society for the nontraditional student (over the age of 22) encourages participation in community-related activities, recognizes the achievements and sacrifices made by its members, and encourages continued academic pursuits by offering scholarships and awards. Timothy Kanyuh, Kraig Keys, Karol Lingeman-Heckber, Allen Loechner, Melinda McKinley, Nikole Meisner, Susan Musser, Randall Noakes, Clara O’Leary, Teresa Osburn, Dimples Smith
GS student finds rewards in being involved
General Studies student Stacy Arold participated in the campus-wide mentoring group as a freshman. Today, she is student program assistant for the Freshman Mentoring Program and she finds new meaning in "getting involved.” The minute you step foot onto campus, you hear about the importance of getting involved. When I first heard that I should get involved in activities, I didn't pay too much attention. I figured that I wouldn't "fit in" anywhere, nor would I have the time to commit to extracurricular activities. I would continuously hear people advocate for various programs on campus, but "blew off" their attempts to enrich my college experience. I couldn't appreciate the benefits of actually giving back to the college community until I was hired for a work-study position through the Office of the Dean of Students. As the student program assistant for the Freshman Mentoring Program, I have gained so much from my work related experiences--a stronger work ethic, organizational skills, as well as the ability to speak in public about a subject I feel passionate about. I have met other student leaders and have built a stronger social network than I could have imagined when I initially enrolled. I also have gained a greater sense of purpose. I focus better on academics and procrastinate less. I like to know what is going on throughout campus because IPFW has so much to offer. The more you get involved, the more successful you likely will be as a student. I am living the advice that was given to me when I first started college, and now I advocate my program as well as other activities on campus to other students.
Alumni in the news
Judy Zehner, director of community relations/marketing at Science Central, has been named to the Indiana Tourism Council. Debra Branfield, Wells Fargo, has been named business relationship manager and is serving on the IPFW Alumni Board representing General Studies. Jan McCauley has been admitted to the Masters of Theatrical Design at the University of Texas in Austin. Karl Bollhagen is a pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hampton, Iowa. Bryan D. Jones is a pastor at Christ Lutheran Church in Troy, Kansas. Flaim C. Cupp of Contract Design Consulting will be designing the new Student Center on the Tri-State campus in Angola. Kristina Frazier-Henry, B.G.S. and former IPFW Student Government president, has joined PriceWaterhouseCoopers in Indianapolis. Terra Turner, director of Heritage Medical Staffing, completed the certified staffing professional exam. Karol Lingeman-Heckber has been accepted into the IPFW nursing program. Travis Blume is the new coordinator of degree audits in the IPFW Registrar's office. Linda Menkee, M.S.W., is a Therapist I at Park Center. William Meinert, M.A., is an adjunct faculty member at Manchester College and Ivy Tech Community College. Jolynn Miller is a physicians assistant working in ER and urgent care for Triad Hospitals. Kim DeLeon has accepted a new position at IPFW as student information systems business analyst.
GS Bulletin Board
Phi Theta Kappa Honors Seminar Series Popular Culture: Shaping and Reflecting Who We Are Renowned speakers and local panel members will discuss the influences of popular culture. Contact: Nancy Mann at 481-6569 Tuesday, Oct. 11: Shattering Stereotypes Tuesday, Nov. 8: Born to Buy Tuesday, Nov. 15: Jesus in America Lectures are free and open to the public.
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Dollars for Scholars Summer Scholarships Awarded Three part-time students will share the Eleanor Bieberich Scholarship for the 2005-06 academic year: Susan Stuckey, Doug Olsen, and Debra Cushman. Martha Howe has been awarded the Dean's Scholarship from the School of Continuing Studies and the School of Continuing Studies Alumni Association Scholarship.
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