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ccording to the U.S. Department of Education, “Of the 1,524,000 bachelor’s degrees conferred in 2006–07, the largest numbers of degrees were

conferred in the fields of business (328,000), social sciences and history (164,000), education (106,000), and health sciences (102,000). Here in Northwest Indiana, the region seems to reflect the national trends. But each individual college witnesses its own developments in demand, partly because of the economic needs, and partly because of the vision students may have for the future job market.

Ita Luehrsen, admissions councilor, for Indiana State University Chicago Region, says she hears about these trends first hand when meeting with students in high school. “When I’m out on the road speaking to kids, many students tell me that they look to us for our top six majors, which are aviation, athletic training, criminology, education, nursing, and business, although we have 120 majors. We have a total enrollment of 10,500, both undergraduate and graduate students, and we’re a state school, so we have a lot to offer. But we have smaller class sizes, so students get a full college experience — but with personal attention. Within all of our departments there are ways to branch out,” Luehrsen says.

At Valparaiso University, Dave

Fevig, director of admissions at Valparaiso University, says students come to the school for the quality of their programs, which are various. “We have professional colleges as well as the traditional liberal arts colleges. We have our College of Engineering which is in the top 20 nationally for undergraduate programs. We have a College of Nursing and a College of Business and all of our colleges have the highest accreditation possible. Within our arts and science program we have a meteorology program and we are one of the few universities to have a Doppler radar. Our education program, music program, premedical programs, and our graduate programs, such as law and MBA, are all excellent. For a school of just over 4,000 students, we’re very strong.

Matt Cook of Lafayette, a senior triple major (psychology, classics, and humanities) at Valparaiso University, agrees with Fevig that the quality of the programs at Valparaiso University was an important factor in his decision to attend the university, but he says it was also much more. “I looked at other schools but chose Valparaiso University because of the community here. It is a great education and sure there are smaller class sizes, but I love Valparaiso. It’s been a wonderful experience. It’s the community that I found here and the opportunity to study and lead at this campus,” says Cook, who hopes to teach English in Japan after graduation

before pursuing a PhD in psychology in the future.

The nearby Valparaiso campus of Ivy Tech also believes in giving their students a complete experience through a quality education. The popularity of their programs meets the demands of the region. Vice-Chancellor Dee Haklin says, “Our health programs are very popular. We have a practical nursing program and an associate of science in nursing. We also have a surgical technology program that is rated well nationally and these three programs always fill up and have waiting lists.

Other popular programs are computer information systems and computer technology, one dealing with the applications, the other with networking. And a program that has grown very well, and is only six years old, is our criminal justice program. Many of our students are interested in law enforcement and then there are tangential areas where they can focus. We’ve seen tremendous growth in our liberal arts courses, some who transfer to a four year college and they may not get a degree with us but go to a sister institution.

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pREpaRinG foR tHE futuRE (clockwise from top left:) Valparaiso University President Mark A. Heckler presents a diploma to graduate Jason Borntreger; Clinical Associate Professor in Radiologic Science Robin Jones (left) works with second year radiology students at the Indiana University School of Medicine - Northwest; Associate Professor of History Dr. Kathleen Tobin lectures at Purdue University Calumet

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Karen Williams, executive director of marketing and communications at Ivy Tech, says they have locations throughout the region to meet the demands of Northwest Indiana residents. “We have four campuses, East Chicago, Valparaiso, Gary, and Michigan City,” says Williams. She says that convenience is but one advantage of Ivy Tech. The other advantage is results. “All of our nursing students who took the state board at the Gary Campus passed with a 100 percent ranking, we just learned last week. State average is 80 percent. This is consistent with what we see in our programs. Our surgical tech students passed their state boards with 100 percent ranking, and our physical therapy assistant program students passed with 100 percent ranking, so we have a very high quality health sciences program here and we’re very proud of that fact. I know when I go to the hospital, the first thing I ask a nurse is, ‘Where did you go to nursing school?’ and if they say Ivy Tech, I know I’m good!” she says.

Williams adds that their other popular programs are business, which includes business administration and management, human resources, marketing and management, and logistics management. Within the business school, computer technology and computer

information systems and networking, is also offered. All of these programs are traditional four year bachelor degrees.

At nearby Indiana University Northwest in Gary, bachelor degrees, master degrees, associate degrees, certificates, and pre-professional programs are offered n more than 30 academic programs. Programs include Arts and Sciences, Communication, Computer Information Systems, Economics, English, Fine Arts, Minority Studies, Business and Economics, Education, Health & Human Services, Dental Education, Health Information Management, Medicine, Nursing, Radiologic Sciences, Social Work, Library and Information Science, and Law, to name a few.

At Purdue Calumet in Hammond they offer over 100 academic programs which lead to associate, baccalaureate and master’s degrees plus professional certificates. Majors are contained within their respective schools, which include the School of Education, School of Engineering, School of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, School of Management, School of Nursing, School of Technology, and the Graduate School.

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IL, SSC offers over 30 career education programs awarding Associate Degrees and professional certifications. The majority of students who complete two years at SSC are able to transfer to four-year institutions without loss of time or credit.

In addition, SSC has several community outreach programs including Adult Basic Education (ABE), General Education Development (GED), English as a Second Language (ESL), Continuing Education, academic assistance, career planning, counseling and child care.

The college’s Business & Career Institute provides training, testing, consulting, and economic and business development resources for the Chicago Southland. Courses are available in day, evening and weekend sessions at both

the main campus in South Holland and the University & College Center in Oak Forest.

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here’s no business school like an AACSB business school.

The School of Business and Economics at Indiana University Northwest is Chicagoland’s Affordable AACSB Business School. It is the only public business program in Northwest Indiana accredited by the prestigious Association to

Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International.

Established in 1916, AACSB evaluates collegiate business programs according to 21 rigorous standards that represent an unparalleled benchmark of quality in business education. In January 2010, AACSB reaffirmed IU Northwest’s accreditation for an additional six years.

The IU Northwest School of Business and Economics offers an undergraduate degree in business with concentrations in business administration and accounting/ financial information systems.

Graduate students may choose to earn a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Accounting or enroll in the MBA for Professionals program, which offers both evening and weekend options for busy professionals who wish to balance their education with work and home life.

The School also offers management-consulting services to area employers through its Center for Management Development. Its award-winning Center for Economic Education helps instruct area K-12 teachers in methods for teaching age-appropriate personal-finance lessons to their students.

Innovative learning programs like the Wall Street on Broadway Trading Floor, Northwest Indiana’s only fully simulated stock-trading program, and the Assessment Center, which offers

students evaluation and guidance on practical workplace skills, are representative of the kind of hands-on learning that takes place in the School.

In 2009, students who enrolled in the first-ever Student Managed Investment Class at IU Northwest were able to help manage an actual portfolio valued at $50,000. And their investment decisions turned a profit. Service-learning projects like the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program help students apply their knowledge to real-life business issues.

Business classes at IU Northwest are taught by Ph.D. professors who regularly publish acclaimed research in highly respected marketing, finance, economics, and management publications. Small class sizes ensure that students receive personalized instruction.

AACSB officials cited the business

school’s strong academic programs, effective assessment practices, and implementation of continuous-improvement strategies, as the basis for its recent reaffirmation.

“It takes a great deal of commitment and determination to earn AACSB accreditation,” says Jerry Trapnell, executive vice president and chief accreditation officer for AACSB International. “Schools must not only meet specific standards of excellence, but their deans, faculties and staffs must make a commitment to ongoing improvement to ensure that the institution will continue to deliver high-quality education to students.”

Its integrated and innovative approach to business education has allowed the IU Northwest School of Business and Economics to remain among the upper

echelon of business schools in the world.“The School and its faculty are very

proud to be the only public institution in Northwest Indiana to earn this prestigious business-school accreditation,” said Business and Economics Dean Anna Rominger. “This gives local students the option of attending an affordable business school that has the highest level of accreditation and that is close to home. Graduation from an AACSB business school provides students with excellent credentials for job opportunities and career advancement.”

For more information on the IU Northwest School of Business and Economics, Chicagoland’s Affordable AACSB Business School, visit the Web at www.iun.edu/busnw, or call (219) 980-6552.

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Allied Health Institute’s pharmacy technician program is accredited by the Indiana Board of Pharmacy, while the

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ccording to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate in the Gary region has increased 1.8 percent from December 2008 to December 2009. In fact,

in the month of December 2009, the unemployment rate for the Gary region was 10 percent. In the Michigan-City/LaPorte region the rate was up 2.7 percent in that same time period and stood at 11.9 percent in the month of December 2009.

With increased unemployment across the nation, and here at home, more and more people choose to go to school, either for the first time, to get training to be more attractive to employers, or to return to finish a degree. As a result, schools in the region adapt to meet the needs of these students who seek programs that will provide a paycheck at the end of the tunnel.

Need for real-world education is so much in demand in the region that some

schools have had to close admissions. Wes Lukoshus, Purdue University Calumet assistant vice chancellor for university relations, says this past fall their campus had to do just that. “It was a supply and demand type thing. We had an increase in admissions and as a result there was a domino effect with new students seeking to get into the popular first year courses. We had a number of sections of those classes, but as they filled, there wasn’t space left. We have 567 international students this spring as well and even though those students don’t traditionally enroll in the first year programs, when push comes to shove it still contributes to the dynamics of student growth. You’re limited by the number of instructors you can utilize that can satisfy the quality of instruction,” says Lukoshus.

Lukoshus says the need is because of the unemployment in the region. “The economy had a great deal to do with this and campuses everywhere are affected. When economic times get to be very challenging, families and individuals who may have lost a job or been laid off reassess their needs and frequently choose to attend school or return to school,” says Lukoshus.

At Valparaiso University, Jennifer

Guziewicz, coordinator of academic services for the Valparaiso University graduate school says their programs have adapted to meet the needs of those who seek additional education for employment. “There are a few certificate programs in our graduate program. They are typically done once someone has a graduate degree, or concurrent with a graduate degree so it depends on their needs. We have a business management certificate which is 14 credit hours of business coursework. We have people in our international commerce and policy program and they may want to enhance the business aspect of it, so they take a business certificate, or some who study sports administration who want to focus on the business side of it. They see the business core will enhance what they’re already doing,” says Guziewicz.

“Another certificate is our legal studies and principles certificate, which is a 15-credit certificate and is an introduction to the legal process. Some who pursue this may be graduate students who want to enhance their legal knowledge of their field. We have an actuarial sciences certificate that will be offered in the fall 2011 and will help those with a business degree or finance degree who want to

focus. One of our really popular programs is called TESOL, or Teaching English and a Second Language, so those study English can add this 15-credit certificate to their program so they can teach overseas or boost their career. Another is post masters of arts in liberal studies, which can be in a variety of areas, such as English, ethics and values, gerontology, history, human behavior, and theology, or it can be individualized. Those are typically for students who are more specific to a degree but they want to focus in an additional area. They want to serve a wide variety of opportunity and options,” says Guziewicz.

At Ivy Tech, Dee Haklin, vice chancellor, says they specialize in meeting the demands of the region. “We have two ways to get into the work force. One is through our associate’s degree or certification program. Another is taking classes that are training related. These programs don’t give students a degree but give real workforce skills,” says Haklin.

Karen Williams, executive director of marketing and communications for the four Ivy Tech campuses, Valparaiso, Gary, Michigan City, and East Chicago, says that these partnerships truly meet the

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needs of the region, both the employee and employer. “Our Workforce and Economic Development program offers non-traditional degrees and we put these programs together for specific business needs. NIPSCO has a program with us which is an energy program that leads into a two year degree. People learn about the energy industry and what they can do to be eligible to work in the industry. We also have one with Arcelor-Mittal and we’re working with one for U.S. Steel and BP, so we work with industry to develop what they need for their workforce, to feed the labor market for them. In the next five years, the baby boomers are retiring so industry wants to make sure they have a new crop of people to step into these positions. These positions require people to have computer skills, high-level skills, and critical thinking skills, which require an education,” says Williams.

Williams says that their certificate programs are also in demand and the enrollment numbers show this trend. “Certificates are great for upgrading skills to get a promotion and to get ahead. These are nine hour training certificates, and technical certificates are a little more, maybe 18 hours. Any education you can get now will help. We’re seeing people coming back because of the economy, not just short term, but for two year degrees. We increased our enrollment 30 percent over the last year. We’re up to 10,000 students now as of January 1st. We’ll keep adding to that too,” she says.

Sheryl Elston, president of Brown Mackie College/Merrillville, says their programs also fit the needs of the region, especially those seeking to enter the job force quickly. “The majority of our population is between the ages of 24 and 34, so we cater to non-traditional students. One of our largest programs is our practical nursing program which is 15 months long. This prepares students to become a licensed practical nurse. Our medical programs are our largest programs here. We also offer a medical assisting program, which is a two-year associate’s degree. This department also offers a program for occupational therapy assistant which prepares the student to obtain an entry level position. We also offer legal programs, including paralegal, criminal justice, business, and accounting,” says Elston.

These programs enable students to meet the demands of their lives while providing education for future achievement. “One of the things that really stands out with us is we offer our programs on a monthly delivery system, so it’s one course at a time, which is great for non-traditional students who

have to work and fit this in. They take one class for four weeks, three to five days a week, and this allows

students to only have to study for one class and they move on to the next. It is one of our key

selling points and it works well for non-traditional

students because they can have a certain schedule that stays with them while

they’re here,” Elston says. She says the results speak for themselves.

“Here you have smaller class sizes, individualized attention, and it’s a very personal campus. We go above and beyond the call of duty to help our students become successful. Our goal is to have them start school and walk across the stage at graduation, so we have a lot of resources her to assist our students and overcome obstacles in their life. Our career placement services are available to all graduates. From July 2008 to June 2009, 88.1 percent of our students have been placed in their field or related field of study,” says Elston.

ome schools, such as Indiana State University,

have even adapted to allow students the ability to take courses and study at home. “It’s pretty exciting because we offer

a distance learning program,” says

Ita Luehrsen, admissions councilor for Indiana State University Chicago Region. “People who come back to do their four year degree can do it online, or they are adapted to the environment of people who work, and the university is very proactive in that way. We’re able to reach out to a larger amount of the population that way. We also offer commuter scholarships so people can deal with their gas costs, so there’s a lot of fun stuff going on at the university at the moment. We’re very anxious to grow the school and adapt,” says Luehrsen.

Melissa Hughes, director of outreach and distance services

at Indiana State University says, “Probably about 10 years ago we made the decision to offer

distance programs. All of the courses are still taught by our

faculty to offer the same quality, but greater flexibility. We took the approach to have these programs as bachelor completion programs, so students have to come in with some coursework if not an associate’s degree. We’ve added master’s degrees, PhD programs, and several different certificates or licenses to add on to their degree and making them more marketable. It is growing each year and probably about 10 percent of our total student population takes online courses.”

Students attending local colleges appreciate the many opportunities for furthering their career. Simone Williams, a resident of Merrillville, is a business management student at Brown Mackie College. She says she chose Brown Mackie College over others because of the convenience. “It was the class set up that drew me to the school. I’m a divorced mother of three and I liked how the classes are set up once a month. It’s convenient for my lifestyle with my kids. My classes are over by 12:30 p.m. and I have time to get home, study a little, and then I’m ready for when my kids are home from school. I want to go into the cosmetology field. I’m a licensed cosmetologist, but I want to run my own business some day.”

Cathy Clardy, a resident of Hobart, is in her third year at Ivy Tech. “It changed my life. My mother went there in the ‘80s and it opened a lot of doors for her that weren’t available at the time to women. My sister was an alumnus of Ivy Tech and it helped her education. So I followed in their steps. It has been the most awesome thing for self esteem and is opening up the doors of opportunity. I am in the business management area and will have an associate’s degree in May and I am hoping to present that as my first document when I apply for jobs. In the fall I plan to work on my bachelor’s degree. I like knowing I’m bettering myself,” says Clardy.

She says that the smaller schools in the region, like Ivy Tech, are important to her learning. “A small learning environment is a great stepping stone. People really care and you’re not just a number here. Smaller classrooms help you because if you’re stuck, you can stop right there. They give you what you need,” says Clardy who is also found the ability to get involved in activities and organizations on campus a positive experience.

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or Northwest Indiana students, Governors State University

offers outstanding, affordable educational opportunities in 22 bachelor’s degree programs paving the

way to successful 21st century careers.

Indiana under-graduate students now qualify for the same affordable in-state tuition paid by Illinois residents. GSU’s

Board of Trustees last fall extended Illinois tuition rates to Indiana undergraduates. Prior to the Board’s action, out-of-state tuition had been three times the Illinois rate. GSU has the lowest tuition and fees in the Chicago area.

“The decision by the Board of

Trustees opens our doors to qualified students from Indiana,” says Dr. Carol Cortilet-Albrecht, Assistant Vice President of Enrollment Services. “It provides for greater educational choice and offers affordable tuition for our 22 undergraduate programs.”

Located in University Park, GSU is within a half-hour drive of many Northwest Indiana communities. Class times are flexible to meet the needs of busy students and are offered evenings,

on weekends, and online.GSU is an upper-division university

where coursework begins at the junior level. Founded in 1969, GSU has decades of experience helping transfer students from two-year institutions accomplish their dream of earning a bachelor’s degree.

A number of GSU majors – including Art, Communication Disorders, English Teacher Education, Health Administration, Interdisciplinary Studies, and Social Sciences – are not offered at Northwest Indiana’s public universities. GSU has four colleges: Health and Human Services, Arts and Sciences, Education, and Business and Public

Administration. All offer life-changing opportunities to transfer students and prepare them for vital occupations that make a difference in today’s society.

GSU also has master’s, doctoral, and certificate programs. The university follows rigorous academic standards and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. In addition, every academic program has earned appropriate professional accreditation, wherever such accreditation exists and is recognized by the profession.

The university is located at 1 University Parkway, University Park, Illinois. More information is available at (708) 534-4490 or by visiting www.govst.edu/opportunity.

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Why should you include Indiana State in your college search?

Indiana State University, established in 1865, is a four-year public university that embraces its mission to prepare its students to become active leaders for the 21st Century. Indiana State fosters a supportive environment of experiential learning. From day one, you are challenged

through well-rounded academic programs and reap the benefits of working side-by-side with expert faculty. Through this personal interaction, you’ll gain confidence, experience, and a resume of accomplishments that extend far beyond the classroom.

Located in a park-like setting in downtown Terre Haute, Indiana State University has the facilities, diversity and distinctive academic programs associated with much larger universities, but within the comfortable atmosphere of a small, close-knit campus.

You’ll also find Indiana State can provide an affordable path to your future. With discounted tuition and fees under $9,400 for qualified students from Illinois, Indiana State offers real value

and real experience. You’ll find an impressive selection of academic programs ranging from the arts and humanities to the sciences and technology, teacher education, business and finance, health and human services, social sciences and criminology.

That’s just a modest sampling of choices available to you. Your options at ISU are literally too

numerous to list here. Spend some time browsing scores of majors on line at www.indstate.edu. Find the options that are the right fit for you. Most experts will tell you that a college degree is one of the best investments anyone can make to ensure success in today’s competitive world. Start today…your future begins now.

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anked as a leader in

diversity among Midwest colleges

by U.S. News & World Report, Calumet College of St. Joseph has historically been a college of opportunity for first generation students, non-traditional students and other individuals for

whom the idea of “going away” to school was impossible.

However, the addition of an athletics program now attracts students from across the state of Indiana. The college has developed 18 athletic teams for men and women and is competitive in the Chicagoland Athletic Conference of the NAIA.

Located in an urban setting, the college is only a thirty-minute drive from downtown Chicago and a short walk from Lake Michigan’s beaches and is surrounded by quaint ethnic neighborhoods and major industrial facilities. From this community, the

college derives its urban mission of social justice and practices regional stewardship.

While based on liberal arts principles, the college offers many professional programs that appeal to the practical needs of its diverse student body.

Blending a career-oriented curriculum with the values of a Catholic education, the college imbues graduates with excellent skills, high ethical standards and strong concepts of personal responsibility.

In the classroom and through student services, the constant goal of the college family is to help students succeed. The friendly, personal service, the student teacher ratio of fourteen-to-one and the close-knit surrounding community make this success possible. Calumet College of St. Joseph graduates typically continue to live in Northwest Indiana, helping guide and shape the region in positive ways.

For more information contact the Office of Admissions at (219) 473-4215 or (877) 700-9100 ext. 215 toll free [email protected]

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he Indiana Department of Workforce Development listed elementary school teachers as one of its “Top 50 Hoosier Hot Jobs” in 2008. The department estimates

a 12 percent increase in school teacher employment

between 2006 and 2016. Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana established a two-year education degree

in 2006 to help those interested in the field of elementary and secondary education.

Students graduating from the

elementary and secondary education program can enter the field as paraprofessionals or transfer to a baccalaureate degree program to complete the teaching degree. Students that begin at Ivy Tech will acquire the knowledge of the teaching profession as well as a strong background in general education subjects required of teachers. By completing a core of educational foundation courses, general education requirements, and the Praxis I exam, students will be ready to enter a bachelor’s degree program as a junior. This current academic semester shows nearly 2,500 Ivy Tech education majors throughout the state.

The College has several statewide

transfer agreements easing the pathway to a teaching career for Ivy Tech education students. Agreements are in place for either elementary or secondary education with Indiana University, Purdue University Calumet and Purdue University North Central and Valparaiso University. In February, the college announced an agreement with Ball State University. A student completing the Associate of Science degree in elementary education at any of Ivy Tech’s 23 campuses will

receive up to 62 credit hours in transfer with Ball State when admitted to the University with a declared major of Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education.

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Local IU campus offers more than 70 undergraduate and graduate academic programs

tudents in Northwest Indiana don’t need to go away to college

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University degree from IU Northwest will open all of the right doors in their lives and careers while allowing them to remain close to home, work, family and friends.

IU Northwest allows students to enjoy the convenience of a beautiful non-residential campus while benefiting from the academic excellence of a nationally esteemed university system.

With 5,400 students of all ages and backgrounds, IU Northwest offers a richly diverse learning environment with more than 70 undergraduate, graduate and pre-professional programs to choose

from. Evening and weekend classes, off-campus learning sites, and small class sizes bolster students’ access to needed courses and ensure personal attention from professors.

IU Northwest students enjoy access to a wealth of enriching internship and employment opportunities. Many graduates immediately pursue advanced degrees at IU Northwest or at other prestigious graduate programs throughout the country. Many others immediately use their educational success to establish the foundation for thriving careers.

Each year, IU Northwest’s College of Health and Human Services graduates highly skilled nurses, social workers, dental professionals, and other healthcare personnel who staff the region’s hospitals and clinics. Graduates from the School of Education help teach the region’s children.

Undergraduate and MBA grads from

the School of Business and Economics, Chicagoland’s Affordable AACSB Business School, take their place among Northwest Indiana’s business leaders and entrepreneurs. The School of Public and Environmental Affairs sees its undergraduate and graduate students pursue careers in criminal justice and public administration.

College of Arts and Sciences grads, meanwhile, utilize their critical-thinking skills and academic

qualifications to achieve success in a wide variety of professional disciplines. And, students from the Division of Continuing Studies use their university education to build on previous life successes and experiences while pursuing future goals.

As a complement to its academic excellence, IU Northwest has also developed a distinctive regional identity as a socially and culturally vibrant campus.

The university recognizes more than 70 student organizations, including a student newspaper, a literary magazine, student chapters of professional organizations, fraternities, sororities, honor societies, and many other academic, political, recreational, and special-interest groups. Volunteer-minded students are encouraged to participate in one of IU Northwest’s community-improvement efforts.

The university’s array of fine- and performing- arts programs is complemented by the Savannah Gallery for Contemporary Art, the Shadows and Echoes Sculpture Garden, and the performance group Theatre Northwest, in which students from Northwest Indiana’s only public-degree theatre program stage professional-quality shows for the campus and community.

College athletics is also a valued part of campus life. IU Northwest offers volleyball, baseball, and men and women’s basketball. The RedHawk teams compete in NAIA Division II and in the United States Collegiate Athletic Association. This year, the women’s basketball team went 22-10 and qualified for the school’s first-ever bid to the NAIA National Tournament.

Athletes and non-athletes alike are also encouraged to maintain healthy, active lifestyles by utilizing the workout room, running track and athletic courts at the fully-equipped Savannah Fitness and Recreation Center.

From its libraries and classrooms to its student organizations, graduate services and athletic teams, IU Northwest provides a complete, rewarding and affordable IU education to fit any student’s goals.

To learn more about the challenges, rewards and opportunities that await you at IU Northwest, contact the Office of Admissions at (219) 980-6991 or toll free at (888) 968-7486, or visit the Web site at www.iun.edu for more information.

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Formerly Tri-State University

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Trine University: RootEd in a RicH tRadition ou’re striving to ad-vance your career,

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complex world. Trine University recognizes

that need. That’s why we’ve brought high-quality,

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nities throughout Northwest Indiana. Trine University is a private,

comprehensive, career-oriented, degree-granting institution, offering degrees in over 40 academic programs through five schools—Allen School of Engineering & Technology, Franks School of Education, Jannen School of Arts & Sciences, Ketner School of Business, and the School of Professional Studies.History The University was founded in Angola, Indiana in 1884 by 12 private citizens. It is a product of the normal school movement of that time, a fact that was reflected in its origi-nal name, Tri-State Normal College.

As a result, the mission and focus differed radically from the prevailing concepts of higher education in that day. The first schools of high-er education in this country were essentially in the British mold, with emphasis on the liberal

arts and training for the learned professions, particularly the clergy.

By contrast, normal schools provided higher education for students in the “normal” occupations of life, such as teaching, engi-neering, telegraphy, domestic science, and other practical arts.

Although they provided an unpretentious type of education, normal schools were gener-ally bold and innovative. They simply took stu-dents in and encouraged them to do as much as they could through self-development. They also encouraged active student participation in classes, as opposed to the prevailing lecture format. For the convenience of their students, the schools operated on a year-round basis. Coeducation was another striking feature of the normal school movement.

Tri-State University celebrated its 100th anniversary with the publishing of From Carriage to Computer: The First 100 Years of Tri-State University, written by Elizabeth Brown Orlosky.

In the early 1990s, the university received approval from the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools to offer adult degree programs outside of Angola. Between 1994 and 1998, the University opened four locations across northern Indiana—Angola, Fort Wayne, Merrillville, and South Bend.tri-state University Becomes trine University, aUgUst 1, 2008 On Aug. 1, 2008, Tri-State University was

officially renamed Trine University, as deter-mined by its board of trustees after three years of deliberation. Tri-State President Earl D. Brooks II made a public announce-ment in May 2007 of the board’s intention to incorporate the name of the Ralph and Sheri Trine family, long-term university supporters and partners, into the new name. Dr. Ralph Trine is a 1961 ME graduate from Tri-State University. He, his wife, and their family are ardent supporters of Tri-State and Northeast-ern Indiana. They are a local business family, and employ over 25 TSU graduates from the schools of business and engineering today. No other family approaches their record of support, engagement, leadership, and service to TSU.scHool of Professional stUdies (sPs) The School of Professional Studies is designed to provide high quality, continuous education opportunities for adults who want to advance in their careers and keep pace with the growing complexities of today’s professional environment. SPS programs are non-residential, providing services for domes-tic students.

Nearly one-fourth of all students attending Trine University are School of Professional Studies students. The programs are designed primarily for adult returning students. Classes are held at the following regional education centers: Fort Wayne, Merrillville, North Angola, and South Bend/Mishawaka.

academic programs at all school of Professional studies regional education centers include:

• Bachelor of Applied Management• Bachelor of Business Administration

(Majors: Accounting, Healthcare Management, Human Resource Management, and Management)

• Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice• Bachelor of Science in Psychology• Associate in Accounting• Associate in Business Administration

Additional degrees, offered through Trine University Fort Wayne only, include:

• Bachelor of Science with a major in Emergency Management

• Master of Science with a major in Criminal Justice and concentrations in Public Administration or Emergency Management (These two degree programs are taught at the Public Safety Academy of Northeast Indiana.)

additional degrees offered through trine University north angola only include:

• Associate of Applied Science in Plastics Technology

• Associate of Science in Industrial Technology (Majors: Drafting & Design, Manufacturing Technology)

• Associate of Science in Process Control

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urdue University North Central is known throughout Northwest Indiana for its outstanding degree programs. Students

know they will receive a quality, world-class

education, and when they graduate, they will earn a

Purdue degree that is recognized around the globe for excellence – a degree that opens doors of opportunity.

Whether at the PNC main campus in Westville, or at PNC – Porter County in Valparaiso, students find a small, caring academic environment. Smaller classes mean that professors get to know their students and students have the opportunity to ask questions, seek advice and explore new ideas. Students may join clubs and organizations, do volunteer work, pursue internships and perform service learning projects.

Students are encouraged to develop their leadership skills through the more than 40 clubs and organizations, student government and intercollegiate sports, including men’s basketball, baseball and women’s softball and volleyball.

With a diverse student population, PNC students embody the eclectic population of Northwest Indiana.

Our faculty includes Fulbright scholars and internationally recognized authors, scholars, researchers and professionals committed to ensuring that students receive the highest quality education possible. Classes are small so students get to know their instructors and classmates.

PNC offers degree programs that prepare students for challenging, relevant and secure careers. In fact, degree programs of broad appeal were recently added, providing even more choices.

Bachelor’s degree in social Work

prepares students to become social work generalists. Employment for social workers is expected to increase by 22 percent through 2016. The PNC Social Work Club offers students community engagement activities and learning opportunities.

Bachelor’s degree in Human resources allows graduates to sit for the national certification exam offered by the Human Resources Certification Institute. Employment, recruitment and placement specialists are considered one of the top 50 “hot jobs” in Indiana.

Bachelor’s degree in secondary education enables graduates to teach middle school and high school students in the math and science disciplines.

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education is the only early childhood education program in Northwest Indiana that results in a teaching license, enabling graduates to teach pre-kindergarten through third grade.

Bachelor’s degree in construction engineering and management technology gives graduates the skills for careers in construction, operation and maintenance of the built environment and global infrastructure. Excellent opportunities exist for construction managers through 2014.

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering allows Northwest Indiana residents to earn the esteemed Purdue engineering degree at PNC. Mechanical engineering positions are expected to increase by 11.2 percent through 2014.

the Pnc career development office provides outstanding services for students, alumni and employers through mentoring opportunities, internships, job search assistance and a job listing service.

the Pnc center for service learning and leadership helps provide service learning opportunities so students earn classroom credits while completing

meaningful volunteer projects with area not-for-profit agencies.

Pnc – Porter county, at 600 Vale Park Road, Valparaiso, offers undergraduate and graduate classes at this convenient location. Students may choose from day and evening undergraduate classes.

A Master of Business Administration (MBA) is offered on Saturdays.

Continuing Education classes are offered for professional and personal development.

Complete enrollment services are available onsite.

Take The NexT STepProspective students are welcome to visit campus.

PNC offers affordable tuition. Our professional Financial Aid staff aid students and prospective students with completing application forms and explaining the financial aid process.

Professional academic advisors help students determine their course of study and are available to students throughout their academic careers.

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Pnc is just a short drive from area cities:Michigan City –10 minutes Portage – 25 minutes LaPorte –15 minutes Gary – 30 minutes Chesterton –15 minutes Merrillville – 35 minutes Porter – 20 minutes Hammond – 40 minutesValparaiso – 20 minutes

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