IU, Purdue try to preserve research despite budget cuts
The president of each school will update budget-cutting progress in state-of-the-university speeches Tuesday.
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Growing Indiana schools districts suing over funding
Hamilton Southeastern, Franklin Township and Middlebury Community Schools of Elkhart County say the school-funding formula
unfairly penalizes districts with growing enrollments.
Some Indianapolis charters see financial position weaken
Mayor’s report shows smaller cash reserves for many schools, but one charter operator blames late government payments.
HICKS: Tenure is protectionism in a tweed jacket
Academic tenure, with its promise of lifelong employment based upon five to seven years of work experience, is silly and
makes those of us who have pursued a career in teaching and research look disingenuous.
IUPUI gets OK for public-safety master’s degree
The Indiana Commission for Higher Education has approved the state’s first master of science degree program in criminal justice
and public safety. The program will begin next fall at IUPUI.
Indiana part of national medical school surge
Marian University’s planned medical school is one of two dozen nationally, but budget cuts are forcing Indiana University to retreat
on enrollment expansion.
Ivy Tech, IPIC snare $10M in job-training grants
Programs will bolster job opportunities for some 1,700 Indiana workers in sectors including health care and advanced manufacturing.
Notre Dame to raise tuition to about $40,000
The University of Notre Dame says it will raise tuition 3.8 percent for the 2010-2011 school year—the smallest increase
since 1960.
State tries new plan to track students’ growth
Instead of focusing on standardized tests, the Indiana Growth Model will monitor individual students’ academic growth to measure
their progress and identify effective teaching methods, state public education officials say.
Education by statistics
Inconceivable as it might sound, will the increasing focus on academic performance in public schools give private schools
a run for their money? It wouldn’t be the first time statistics upset an apple cart.
Indy turns architectural corner
A Ball State architect thinks Indianapolis residents will like what they see in the new J.W. Marriott hotel downtown and beat
drums for more interesting buildings.
Underrated entrepreneurs
The Indianapolis area is home to myriad unsung entrepreneurs who run interesting companies, make money and create good jobs.
Here are some of them.
Daniels says he’d sign bill to push back school start
Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels says he’d sign legislation that would prevent most schools from starting classes before Labor Day
if the General Assembly approves the proposal.
Harrison College names new president
Son of long-time president set to lead Indianapolis for-profit, adult-centered school during historic growth phase.
City program gives firms incentive to hire ex-offenders
A pilot project is providing jobs for 70 ex-convicts, with their $10-an-hour wages covered
by Uncle Sam for six months. City officials hope they can then transition into other jobs or receive recommendations that
help them to find other work.
New president of Harrison College takes over for father
Jason Konesco, 38, came to what was then called Indiana Business College in 1999 after working for Brightpoint
Inc.
COPPER: Misunderstandings put Indiana school funding in a bind
State government overreacted in its attempts to reign in construction costs, and should seek middle ground
Purdue unveils new energy conservation plan
Purdue University officials have unveiled a new energy conservation plan that aims to save the school as much as $2 million
a year.
State Senate could vote on school start date bill
The Indiana Senate could vote by midweek on legislation that would prevent most schools from starting classes before Labor
Day.
Purdue, IU rank among top 15 college endowments
Purdue University’s $1.45 billion endowment ranks ninth in the nation. IU came in at 11th with an endowment valued at about
$1.23 billion.