University of Indianapolis MBA Open House in April !

Monday, March 8, 2010 by UIndy MBA

The University Of Indianapolis invites you to learn more about our MBA program at one of the following open houses:

April 14 , Wednesday, at The Valle Vista Country Club in Greenwood, IN
April 15, Thursday , at The Marriott in Castleton, IN

Registration begins at 5:30 pm for both events!
RSVP on our website. at  http://www.mba.uindy.edu

MBA - http://blog.uindy.edu/blog/uindy-mba

 

The University of Indianapolis is a private university in Indiana, and ranked among the best universities in the Midwest. It offers a range of undergraduate, master’s and doctoral programs, and in the School of Business accelerated degree programs for students wishing to complete an Indianapolis MBA program through Saturday classes. The University also offers a non-accelerated MBA program with evening classes in Indianapolis, an MBA program tailored for nurses, as well as MBA programs on site in area businesses. The entrepreneurial approach of the School of Business has created what is perhaps the most innovative MBA in Indianapolis.


A Date that Can Change Your Future

Friday, February 26, 2010 by Adult Programs
Tuesday, March 2, 2010 is the day! Join us in the School for Adult Learning at the University of Indianapolis for our Information Open House from 5:30-7:00 p.m. in Esch Hall Room 103.  This is your opportunity to learn about our accelerated degree program for adult students. Classes meet one night per week for five weeks. 

At the University of Indianapolis our degree program is flexible, accessible, and accelerated. Classes are designed to help busy adults earn a college degree in evening classes in four years or less. We accept transfer credit. Classes begin every five weeks.

Join us on March 2nd to find out how our program can change your life. Our financial aid representative will be there to answer your questions. 

Visit our website, http://sal.uindy.edu for more information or call 317-788-3393.

UIndy Physical Therapy Students Earn National Attention

Wednesday, February 24, 2010 by Health Sciences

DPT students in UIndy’s Krannert School of Physical Therapy are attracting national attention through their involvement with the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).

Doctoral candidates Marissa Schaeuble (left) of Bloomington, Indiana and Joy Resetar of Surprise, Arizona, were honored February 19, 2010 in San Diego during APTA’s annual Combined Sections Meeting, which draws 7,900 PT professionals from around the nation. Their research presentation, “Comparison of gait characteristics in persons with chronic stroke classified as limited and full community ambulators,” was chosen Best CSM Abstract by an Entry-Level Student in the association’s neurology section. Several UIndy faculty members and students were also presenting at the conference.

Another University of Indianapolis DPT candidate, Danae Alwardt of Altamont, Illinois, is one of just 10 students nationwide elected this year to APTA’s Student Assembly Board of Directors. She is serving on the Nominating Committee.

What's YOUR Reason?

Monday, February 1, 2010 by Adult Programs
Adults over the age of twenty-five are the fastest growing population of college students.  These adults have various reasons for returning to school.  At the University of Indianapolis School for Adult Learning, our adult students give us many different reasons for being part of our program:
  • Finish what they started:  Many of our adult students attended college many years ago, but never completed their degree.  Now it's their turn to go back to school.  And, the credits they earned through the years may transfer into our accelerated degree program.
  • Set an example for their children: When parents go back to school, their children reap the benefit of watching their parents succeed in college.  This sends a message to children that a college education is important.
  • Pursue new career directions:   In this changing economy, adults may find that a new career path is a necessity.  Professions that require a bachelor's degree are projected to grow nearly twice as fast as the national average.
  • Earn more money:  The Census Bureau reports that someone with a college degree will earn one million dollars more over a lifetime than someone with a high school diploma. 

Our accelerated evening degree program for adults is what you are looking for.  Whatever your reason for going to school, we can make it happen.  For more information visit our website, http://sal.uindy.edu or call 317-788-3393.  Our classes begin every five weeks.

UIndy MBA OPEN HOUSE

Tuesday, January 26, 2010 by UIndy MBA
The University of Indianapolis MBA Department will be having open houses on the following dates:

March 3 - location Valle Vista Country Club starting at 5:30 pm
March 4 - location Marriott Courtyard Castleton starting at 5:30 pm

April 14 - location Valle Vista Country Club starting at 5:30 pm
April 15 - location Marriott Courtyard Castleton starting at 5:30 pm

On campus open houses are held one Saturday per month and dates can be found at www.mba.uindy.edu

Please RSVP at our website or call Melissa Newman @ 317-788-6206, newmanma@uindy.edu

Winter Term Underway at UIndy!

Friday, January 15, 2010 by Adult Programs


Our January term began this week and 425 adults are taking classes in the accelerated degree program in the School for Adult Learning at the University of Indianapolis.   The "over- 25 years" of age students are currently the fastest growing segment of students in higher education.  And, higher education looks for this trend to continue.

What do these adult students look for in a degree program?  These students want:

  • Flexibility
  • Acceleration
  • Convenience
  • Respect
  • Credit for life and work experience
     
If this is what you are looking for in a college program, we have that degree program.  Visit our website at http://sal.uindy.edu.  We'll answer your questions and explain how you can be in our next session of classes.

Fact or Fiction

Thursday, December 10, 2009 by Adult Programs
Fact:  Adults who have a bachelor's degree will earn more money in their lifetime than those with a high school diploma.  The U. S. Census Bureau reports that adults with a college degree will make nearly one million dollars more than someone with a high school diploma in a lifetime.

Fact: The unemployment rate for adults who have a bachelor's degree is lower by almost  one half of someone with a high school diploma.  This is true based on a report released by the Employment and Training Administration of the United States Department of Labor.

Fiction:  I am too old to go to college.  You are never too old to return to school. Our adult students range in age from 24 to 72. 

Fact:  You CAN do it!  The School for Adult Learning at the University of Indianapolis is here to help you every step of the way. Our accelerated degree program for adults has helped hundreds of adults earn their degree.

For more information visit our website, http://sal.uindy.edu.  Classes begin January 11th.  Let's make sure you are here. 

We Want You!

Monday, November 30, 2009 by Adult Programs
Join us this Thursday, December 3rd from 5:30-7:00 p.m. in our office, Esch Hall Room 103 for our Information Night. This is your chance to learn about the School for Adult Learning (SAL) at the University of Indianapolis.  SAL offers an accelerated bachelor degree program for adults twenty-four years of age or older.

On Thursday, we will answer your questions:
  • What degrees can I earn?
  • How do I apply for admission?
  • What is the cost to attend?
  • When do classes begin?
  • What happens if I have to miss a class?
  • Will I qualify for financial aid?

This Thursday, our Dean, admission counselors, academic advisors, career advisor, and financial aid advisors will be available to answer these questions and many more.  Plan now to join us on December 3rd.  For more information, you can reach us at 317-788-3393 or sal@uindy.edu.  You'll find more information on our website, sal.uindy.edu. 

What Are You Waiting For?

Monday, November 16, 2009 by Adult Programs

Have you been thinking of going back to school, but just don't know where to start?The School for Adult Learning (SAL) at the University of Indianapolis makes it easy for you to take that first step.  Contact our Admissions Counselors at 317-788-3393 or sal@uindy.edu.  Our helpful counselors will meet with you and guide you through the admission process.

In our evening accelerated degree program, our students are 24 years or older, so you are in class with other adults.  SAL does not require any entrance exams.  You need either a high school diploma or GED to begin our program. 

Do you think you've been out of school too long to begin again? You haven't!  We offer a Return to Learning Class that will explain the "nuts and bolts" of college. You will find out what type of learner you are, and how to use this information to be successful in the classroom. We have a Writing Lab, a Math Lab, and an Academic Success Center.  These are free tools to help you along the way.

Our SAL office is open in the evening when you are here taking classes.  Our Academic Advisor, Career Advisor, and Financial Aid Advisor work evening hours to be available when our adult students are on campus. Financial Aid is available for our students.

What are you waiting for? Take that first step, we'll help with the steps after that! Call 317-788-3393 or email sal@uindy.edu today.

 

What constitutes a "good" personal statement when applying to graduate programs?

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 by Psychology Department
A "good" personal statement is a very important element in your file when applying to the graduate programs in the School of Psychological Sciences at the University of Indianapolis or any other graduate program.  Your personal statement should tell the reviewer why you are applying to the program and why you feel the school you are applying to is a good fit for you.  Your personal statement should tell the reader a lot about who you are and what your goals are.  The reviewer needs to know about your work ethic and your ability to persevere to achieve your goals.  Basically, you are "selling" yourself to the admission committee. 

Some schools may have word limits for your personal statement.  Be sure to read the rules and adhere strictly to those limits.  If no maximum word count is stated, the statement can be as long or as short as you feel necessary to tell your story.  The School of Psychological Sciences at the University of Indianapolis does not specify a limit. 

While this next point may seem obvious, many personal statements are received with numerous spelling and grammar errors.  By all means, spell and grammar check your document carefully.  Spelling and grammar errors can blemish an otherwise excellent application file.  It is always a good idea to have one or more people look over your document before you submit it. 

You're Invited to our Admissions Night

Monday, November 2, 2009 by Adult Programs

If you have been thinking about earning a college degree, we invite you to join us on Tuesday, November 10th from 4:30-6:30 p.m. in the School for Adult Learning at the University of Indianapolis.  We offer evening classes for adult students. On November 10th, our Admission Advisors and our Financial Aid Representatives will be available to meet with you individually, provide accurate information, and help you begin your college career.

Our programs are flexible, accessible, and accelerated. We help busy adults earn a college degree by taking evening classes just one night per week.  We also accept previous college credit from other accredited institutions. 

Our next term begins January 11th. It's not too late to begin.  Financial aid is available for our accelerated classes.  Our campus is conveniently located just minutes from downtown. Join us in our office, Esch Hall Room 103, on November 10th.  If you can't join us on the 10th, call 317-788-3393 or email sal@uindy.edu to schedule an appointment.  A college degree equals better paydays!

iLEAD Principal Prepartion Program Welcomes Three Cohort Groups

Friday, October 9, 2009 by Education Programs
School leaders in today's global economy must be agents of change and committed to instructional excellence, cultural diversity, and collaboration.  The iLEAD Principal Preparation Program at the University of Indianapolis engages candidates in a variety of experiences that prepare them to confront the complex realities of educating students in a rapidly changing world.  Fall 2009 course work began on September 12, 2009 for the three cohort groups in our graduate education leadership program.  Cohort VI will complete the masters degree in education in May, 2010 and will be eligible to pursue an Indiana Building Administrator License.  Cohorts VII and VIII will finish in December 2010 and May 2011.

Our hybrid program currently includes students from throughout Indiana.  Clicking on the attached link will lead to a locator map of the districts represented in the iLEAD masters degree in education/principal leadership program: uindyilead.org  The executive or hybrid program helps you achieve your professional goals in a project-based leadership curriculum with field experiences to research and solve problems.  You interact with clinical faculty, current practitioners, and proven school leaders who possess a wealth of inside knowledge and expertise.  You complete online assignments in collaboration with your cohort group.

Information will be posted throughout this semester about our iLEAD activities and how to apply to join Cohort IX who will begin their classes in June, 2010.  If you have questions or need more details, visit our website at education.uindy.edu/iLEAD and learn more about our dynamic program.  In the next blog, we'll talk more about the iLEAD program and the new mentor cadre roundtable.

The University of Indianapolis, or UIndy, is a comprehensive, independent, student-friendly institution located just minutes from a thriving city center.  Our faculty and staff are committed to helping you become more effective in your daily work with students, to maximize your potential, and to prepare you for leadership.  UIndy is distinguished by highly respected undergraduate programs in teacher education, communications, and the health sciences, nationally ranked graduate programs, and Centers of Excellence focusing on aging studies and education reform.  Personal attention, small, interactive classes, and flexible programming are the rule rather than the exception.


Money in Your Pocket

Friday, October 9, 2009 by Adult Programs

The School for Adult Learning(SAL) at the University of Indianapolis is participating in College GO! Week being celebrated October 12-16, 2009.  SAL is waiving our $20 application fee during this time.  When you submit your admissions application and provisional permit to register, keep your $20 application fee. You can put that money right back in your pocket!


At the University of Indianapolis, our adult evening program helps adult students, twenty-four years of age or older, complete a bachelor's degree by attending class just one night per week.  Our program is accessible, flexible, and accelerated.  You will find our admission application on our website, http://sal.uindy.edu.  Our next session begins November 2nd.  We are also admitting students for our winter term which will begin January 11th.  Contact the SAL office at 317-788-3393 or sal@uindy.edu.

I am ready to start school...What do I do?

Monday, October 5, 2009 by Adult Programs

You've been thinking about going back to college, but just don't know what steps to take.  At the University of Indianapolis School for Adult Learning (SAL) the admission process involves just a few steps:

First, you need either a high school diploma or a GED certificate. Then, you complete the Application for Admission and the Provisional Permit to Register Form which you can find on our website, http://sal.uindy.edu.  Both of these forms are returned to our adult evening program, SAL, with a $20 application fee.  When we receive these forms, our staff begins the admission process. Within just a few days you will receive you admission decision from us.

Or, you can schedule an appointment with one of our admission counselors.  Our counselors will explain our program and help you complete the paperwork.  SAL has a financial aid representative in our office who is available to help you with the financial aid process.

SAL has help in place to make the admission process an easy one for you. Contact our office at 317-788-3393 or sal@uindy.edu.  Don't wait. You can be in class before you know it!


Backpack Awareness Day

Monday, September 28, 2009 by Health Sciences
Student with backpack talking with professor on campusThe School of Occupational Therapy at University of Indianapolis partnered with the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) to conduct a backpack awareness day in September to educate students, school administrators, faculty, and communities about the serious health effects from backpacks that are too heavy or worn improperly. This local event was part of the National School Backpack Awareness Day, held by occupational therapy practitioners across the country.

A Backpack Awareness Day "Weigh-In" of college students, faculty, and staff and their backpacks, briefcases, and purses illustrated the amount of weight that students and workers carry on their backs or with their upper extremities to and from school/work each day. Occupational therapy practitioners and UINDY occupational therapy students weighed backpack-wearing UINDY college students, faculty, and staff.

Backpack Awareness Day events are important because the U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reported more than 23,000 people ended up in emergency rooms in 2007 with injuries from backpacks and book bags. More than 79 million individuals in the U. S. carry heavy loads back and forth to school every day. Experts estimate that about 55 percent of children carry too much weight. Research also shows children carrying overloaded and improperly worn packs are likely to experience neck, shoulder, and back pain; adverse effects on posture and the developing spine; and compromised breathing and fatigue.

AOTA recommends that school backpacks weigh only 15 percent of a child’s weight. Following this same guideline, these recommendations are prudent for adults to observe, as well. The growing awareness of potential long-term problems to children has resulted in increased medical research, and more coverage of the issue in mainstream publications as well as medical journals.

UIndy Disability Awareness Day

Monday, September 28, 2009 by Health Sciences
Students at Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School learned more about living with physical disabilities through a unique exercise conducted by graduate students from the University of Indianapolis’ nationally recognized School of Occupational Therapy.

Nearly 40 UIndy students were at Brebeuf, running five successive classes of high school freshmen through a 10-station course that simulated various disabilities. For example, the teens used wheelchairs and performed tasks while wearing eyeglasses that impaired vision or with one arm tied back to simulate the effects of stroke.
 
The event was designed to help the younger students understand and empathize with the hardships faced by the disabled, in preparation for future service projects. UIndy's OT program has conducted such events at Brebeuf since the early 1990s.

Here is your chance to learn about the graduate psychology programs at the University of Indianapolis!

Thursday, September 24, 2009 by Psychology Department

The School of Psychological Sciences is hosting an open house/information session on Friday, December 4.  If you want to learn more about a doctorate in clinical psychology (Psy.D.) or a master's degree in clinical psychology or mental health counseling you should plan to attend.  The session will give you the opportunity to talk to faculty, staff and current students about our programs.  If you need more information or want to reserve a spot, please email Dr. Margie Keaton at keatonma@uindy.edu.

Open House/Information Session

Friday, December 4, 2009

8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Good Hall Recital Hall (Room 105)

Continental Breakfast and registration at 8:00 a.m.

We hope to see you then!
 

What opportunities exist for research experience in the School of Psychological Sciences at the University of Indianapolis?

Wednesday, September 23, 2009 by Psychology Department
Many of the School of Psychological Science's faculty members are involved in ongoing research projects.  During your first year in the PsyD or master's program you will have the opportunity to learn about each faculty member's specific areas of interest and current projects.  PsyD students are assigned a faculty advisor based on their expressed area of interest when applying to the program.  Because those interests frequently change upon exposure to new ideas presented by faculty during classes and counseling sessions, PsyD students will have the opportunity to change faculty dissertation advisors if those interests change over time.  Even though many faculty members are actively engaged in research projects, they are always willing to help students with specific research projects in their area of interest.   

Institute for Leadership and Professional Development

Tuesday, September 22, 2009 by Adult Programs

The School for Adult Learning (SAL) at the University of Indianapolis is expanding its Institute for Leadership and Professional Development (ILPD).  The University of Indianapolis has been serving Indiana businesses and individuals for almost 60 years by providing a variety of continuing education experiences.  ILPD offers institutes for new and experienced managers that enhance their leadership skills.  Dr. Tom Christenberry, Director of Strategic Operations for SAL, is taking the lead to expand ILPD. 

On November 9-10, 2009, ILPD is bringing the Coaching Clinic to UIndy.  Jack Needham, author of Stop Fixing, Start Leading! and The Zebra Hunter, is an executive coach, motivational speaker, and master trainer who has spent more the 25 years assisting individuals in transforming the way they live their lives.  This two day event will be held in the Schwitzer Student Center at UIndy from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.  The cost to attend this event is $495 which includes16 hours of classroom discussion, workbook and guide, Jack Needham's book Stop Fixing, Start Leading!, and (2) 30-minute personal coaching sessions with the instructor.  The Coaching Clinic provides executives, managers, and supervisors with a common set of skills and understanding which will be consistent across businesses. 

For more information or to register for the Coaching Clinic, contact Margie May at 317-791-5716 or email maym@uindy.edu.  The deadline to register is November 2, 2009.

ILPD will continue to provide seminars and clinics throughout 20010. You will find  more information on our website, http://sal.uindy.edu

OT, PT & PTA Job Fair, April 17, 2010

Wednesday, March 12, 2008 by Health Sciences
Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy & Physical Therapist Assistant Job Fair
University of Indianapolis, College of Health Sciences


Saturday, April 17, 2010
Schwitzer Student Center, 4:30 - 7 p.m.

Recruiters & Employers: Click for registration information.
Contact Vonne Edwards at yedwards@uindy.edu or 317-788-2186.

Students, alumni, and therapists are welcome to attend. Free parking.

For more information about the College of Health Sciences, see http://healthsciences.uindy.edu/.

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