UIndy to manage teacher bonus pay program at 44 schools
The University of Indianapolis has been selected to manage a $32.7 million effort to improve schools through teacher-improvement programs and performance-based bonuses.
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New grads struggle to put education to work
In May, only one-quarter of 2010 college graduates who applied for a job actually received one, compared with more than half in 2007. About as many college graduates of all ages also are plagued by underemployment, working jobs below their skill level—including Butler grad Tom Otero.
Ivy Tech president, student invited to White House
The meeting is billed as a chance to discuss the role of community colleges in preparing the nation's work force and reaching President Barack Obama's goal of having more college graduates.
Ivy Tech wins $784,000 to re-enroll former students
The money is part of an effort by Indianapolis-based Lumina Foundation to boost the number of Americans with college-level degrees.
Marian joins Bush initiative to train school principals
Marian University in Indianapolis is one of six schools or school districts signed up with the George W. Bush Institute to train school principals in business-like management techniques.
Indiana University aims to raise $5B in a decade
Indiana University President Michael McRobbie says the university is in "constant campaign mode," and private philanthropy is vital for enhancing student financial aid, endowed faculty chairs, specialized buildings and academic initiatives.
Indianapolis Black Alumni Council hosting college fair
The fair at Crispus Attucks Medical Magnet High School will introduce students to post-secondary opportunities at historically black colleges.
IU research aims to improve chocolate, help farmers
A team from IU's Center for Genomics and Bioinformatics is part of a consortium that has completed the genomic structure of the Forasteo cacao tree, which is used to produce 80 percent to 90 percent of the world's chocolate.
Indiana universities make list of world’s top 200
Notre Dame, Purdue and Indiana all ranked on the list, which was dominated by American universities.
Business school expands investment theme for students
Grant will give Indiana University undergrads a shot at managing real money.
Indiana University sets statewide enrollment record
Official figures released Tuesday show that 109,445 students enrolled at IU's eight campuses during fall semester. That's a 2.1 percent increase over last year's mark of 107,160 students, and the third consecutive year that enrollment has topped 100,000.
Indiana’s average SAT scores drop slightly
Indiana’s combined score on the three portions of the exam was 1,482 out of a possible 2,400 points. Nationally, the average was 1,509.
Indiana college students seek degrees that offer jobs
College students are selecting majors that will lead straight to a job after graduation and not into a field riddled with layoffs and unemployment, local college leaders said.
IU football gains ground as sports program nears financial crossroads
Under Athletic Director Fred Glass, attendance and optimism are on the rise at Indiana University. Soon, he’ll have to decide whether spending millions more on Indiana football is worth the risk.
EDITORIAL: University research funding is on right path
Indiana’s public universities aren’t garnering enough research funding, and the research they’re conducting isn’t churning out high-paying jobs in quantities everyone would like, but Hoosiers shouldn’t be wringing their hands in despair.
New IU program lets students invest $100,000
Kelley School of Business Dean Dan Smith said a $100,000 donation from two IU alumni will provide a hands-on learning opportunity
for students.
Purdue University trustees OK early-retirement offer
Officials are expecting up to 500 total professors and staff members who are at least 60 to leave their jobs.
Daniels says colleges should focus on efficiencies
Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels says he doesn't want to see trustees of the state's public colleges and universities asking
for more money at the Statehouse.
Ivy Tech sees first drop after enrollment explosion
Ivy Tech counted 111,452 students statewide, up about 4 percent from a year ago, but down from the nearly 120,000 students
the college had for the spring semester.
Indiana universities nearly double research spending
In the last 10 years, Indiana’s major research universities—Indiana and Purdue—have nearly doubled their
science-based research budgets, to a total of $895 million. Yet Indiana’s public universities still run in the middle
of the pack nationally.