On Monday, June 24, 2013, Robbin Sally will present Job Search Boot Camp at the Beech Grove Public Library, 1102 Main Street, Beech Grove, In 46107, at 5:30 pm.  Robbin, Career Advisor at the University of Indianapolis, will talk about the latest trends in job searching, techniques for writing your resume, and tips for interviewing.  Robbin has guided hundreds of University of Indianapolis adult students through the job search process.  Now, Robbin will help you.

If you are looking for a job or thinking about changing careers, join us on Monday, June 24th.  As a bonus to the evening presentation, Laurie Daeger, Director of Marketing for the School for Adult Learning(SAL), will be available to discuss the accelerated undergraduate and graduate degrees offered by SAL and explain the easy steps to going back to school.

This is your opportunity to learn what how to find the next job. There is no charge for this program. For more information call 317-788-3393.

 

 

 

 

 

Gone are the days when the only college majors with 'practical' and 'marketable' skills were those that lead to pre-professional programs. One thing UIndy Admissions Counselors always emphasize to prospective students is that they should select a major that caters to their interests. Students, keep in mind that virtually any major has practical and vital skills that can be marketable to any employer. In fact, here is one to consider.

The Experience Design (XD) major at the University of Indianapolis is an interdisciplinary program that fuses skills and concepts from different academic fields of study like art, theatre, communications, and business. XD majors research and create fun and interactive experiences for diverse audiences to enjoy. Whether these are virtual or real, themed programs or presentations, they are designed to entertain and engage participants in a way that will also draw meaning from the experience.

Similar to other majors offered at UIndy, students in this program really get the chance to 'learn by doing.' Many XD classes are project-based, allowing students to gain hands-on experience by implementing the concepts and techniques they have learned in the classroom, to real-world programs and events created by them. A Special Topics class, with a different theme every semester, provides a specific focus that guides students during the creative process to determine the type of program  and style of event that is most suitable. Among some of the themed programs created by XD students are those inspired by Heroes & Villains, the 1920's, and Futuristic Worlds. Something new this year, the undergraduate program has recently launched a student-run agency called the Imagination Emporium, that will serve community clients by creating custom programs for them.  

With a degree in Experience Design, students can use their acquired event planning, research, design, and other problem-solving skills to work in a variety of professional settings like museums, or hospitality fields at tourist destinations and resorts.  

If you're interested in learning more about the XD major at UIndy, check out the department wesite:

http://cas-orig.uindy.edu/experience-design/ 

 

Our University of Indianapolis masters in educational leadership program, iLEAD, is transforming to include increased opportunities for authentic experiences in school reform.  Students in Cohort XIV began their program of study this fall mentored by current school leaders who advise and de-brief with them on a regular basis.  Each semester, the students complete shadowing experiences and reflective interviews with their mentors.  Field experiences for the principal leadership program are aligned with the coursework.  In EDUC 600, our introductory leadership class, students complete school improvement projects  as well as projects in which they are already involved as teacher leaders in their schools.  EDUC 605 students analyze data to identify learning problems and design research-based interventions.  As the students develop their skills, increasingly their mentors observe them, offering feedback as students lead professional development, work with the school community, and engage in other leadership activities.   During the final two semesters of the program, students serve as interns in their schools and experience the day-to-day responsibilities of building-level leaders.

Our hybrid courses are changing also.  In our professional development class (EDUC 610), students practice leading the professional development process and review case studies in initiating, managing, and sustaining change.  Students create communication and marketing plans for their schools (EDUC 615).  Multiple experiences observing and evaluating teachers are a focus in EDUC 620. 

Simulations, including The Change Game being played by Cohort XI students in the pictures below, provide another source of case study experiences in leading school change.  Additional information about our curriculum is available on the iLEAD website:  http://www.http://education.uindy.edu/ilead/   Our Cohort XV will begin Saturday, May 18th.  Application materials may be accessed online:  http://education.uindy.edu/ilead/Applying_to_iLEAD.php.  Graduate education faculty and our iLEAD administrative assistant are available to talk with you if you call (317) 788-6098.  Learn more about how iLEAD can help you achieve your professional goals in a graduate education program at a university with personal attention, the University of Indianapolis. 

                                                         

 

On May 5, 2012 University of Indianapolis MBA Director, Steve Tokar and Dr. Kathy Bohley, Professor of International Marketing and Business, will take MBA students and alumni on the annual University of Indianapolis International Trip. This year the group is headed to Budapest and Prague.

What will our UIndy MBA students and alumni experience on this year's trip?

The flight from the US will take our contingent to London, England. Once in London, the group will take the tube into the city for a guided tour of The Tower of London followed by time to explore on their own before meeting back up for lunch at the famous Punch & Judy Pub in the Covent Garden Piazza, built in 1787. From there, it's back to Heathrow to catch the flight to Budapest.

The first stop in Budapest will be at the GE Research and Manufacturing Facility.  After a tour of the facility and lecture from a local political analyst, the group will see sites in Budapest including Fisherman’s Bastion, Matthias Church and Heroes’ Square .

Tuesday is a free exploration day with dinner as a group. Dinner will be a traditional Hungarian experience, including folk dancing at Marvanymenyasszony Vendeglo - Marble Bride Restaurant. 

Wednesday is travel to Prague. Thursday begins with a visit with CzechInvest, a local investment and business development agency and then on to Cerge-E The Center for Economic Research and Graduate Education. It’s a joint workplace of Charles University in Prague and the Economics Institute of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic.

All of that and back on the ground in Indianapolis by 7:55pm Sunday evening!

UIndy MBA Director, Steve Tokar feels that this is a vital part of differentiation in the competitive business environment today. "Being able to list on your resume that you have traveled outside of the United States and have experienced not only the culture of other countries, but have visited with business leaders, will set your resume apart for the remainder of your career." 

One of our alumni, John, shares his experience on a previous trip to China. John left the United States for the first time on a University of Indianapolis MBA International Trip and enjoyed the experience so much, he spent a semester taking MBA classes at the University of Indianapolis Campus in Greece.

As a UIndy MBA student, you can attend an International Trip at any time during your program. You can go before you finish your first year! UIndy MBA alumni are invited to attend every year as well. Some of the highlights of the trip design are:

• As a student, you can take MBA 652 Global Business Seminar as a course, it will count as an elective or toward an International Business Major. You do not have to take a course in conjunction with the trip.
• The trip lasts a week, where possible, so you can easily take vacation time from work 
• Trip destinations are announced approximately six to eight months in advance to allow you time for planning.
• Previous trips have visited:  China, Dubai, Australia, India, England & France, Brazil, Argentina and Chile.

Make sure you "Like" our The University of Indianapolis MBA Facebook page to see pictures of the Prague/Budapest trip later in the month.

As I boarded the Megabus in downtown Indianapolis and headed to Chicago to attend the 2012 Combined Sections Meeting (CSM), I reminisced that this time last year, the Blizzard of 2011 hit Chicago and left many people and cars abandoned and stranded on Lake Shore Drive.  I was sure hoping the weather would be mild during CSM between the dates of Wednesday, Feb. 8 - Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012.  The ride was thoroughly delightful, napping a bit, browsing the internet, and taking in the sites of the wind farms in northern Indiana.  Upon arriving at Union Station, downtown Chicago, it was quite a walk in the brisk Chicago wind, to the Hard Rock Hotel.  The check-in was interesting, as it was a challenge to hear what the receptionist was saying over the loud rock and roll music playing in the lobby.  It was then time to take the hike down Michigan Ave to the Hilton where on-site registration was taking place.  The hotel lobby was all-a-buzz with many familiar faces and old friends to catch up with.  The shuttles were running full-force from the hotels on Michigan Ave to the McCormick Place Convention Center, several miles away.  The convention center was enormous, and the Chicago Automobile Show was going on at the same location as the APTA conference. 

There were more physical therapy professionals than I had ever seen at the numerous CSM meetings I have attended in the past.  I later found out that this was the largest Combined Sections Meeting in the history of the conference.  There were over 10,000 physical therapist professionals in attendance.  Wow!   There was, as there always is, a variety of programming including: educational sessions, poster presentations, platform presentations, and special lectureships.  The Exhibit Hall is always a fun place to visit, as well.  If you are lucky enough to be there at the right time, they serve snacks and drinks.  Krannert School of Physical Therapy always has a booth in the exhibit hall, and it not only serves to market our postprofessional program, but serves as a great meeting place to see current students, as well as alumni.   

I have always been inquisitive about how and why the APTA sponsors 2 large meetings per year.  It is my understanding that CSM is a meeting in which the programming is dedicated to the 18 special interest sections of the American Physical Therapy Association: Acute Care, Aquatics, Cardio/Pulmonary, Clinical Electrotherapy and Wounds Management, Education, Federal, Geriatrics, Hand Rehabilitation, Health Policy and Administration, Home Health, Neurology, Oncology, Orthopaedics, Pediatrics, Private Practice, Research, Sports, and Women’s Health.  The PT 2012 Annual Conference and Expo meeting will be held June 6 - 9, 2012, in Tampa.  The House of Delegates meets during this meeting and programming will consist of the following 14 tracks: Active Against Cancer Critical and Inpatient Care, Effective Teaching Strategies, Lower Quarter Biomechanics, Moving Forward in Wellness, NUSTEP, IIISTEP, and Beyond, Patients with Complex Medical Needs, Perspectives in Neurology and Pain, Preventing Falls, Professional Issues, Research Design and Implementation, Technically Speaking, Updates in Sports and Orthopedics and What’s New with Health Care Reform. 

I made it home safe and sound from CSM 2012 with lots of new-found knowledge, ideas and enthusiasm for the profession.  I was looking forward to boarding the Megabus next February to attend CSM 2013 in Nashville, TN; however, due to the extensive number of physical therapists attending CSM, the destination has recently been changed to San Diego.  Sunshine and warmth in February 2013? Hope to see you there!

-Julie Gahimer, PT, HSD

Krannert School of Physical Therapy

University of Indianapolis

As 2010 comes to an end, the new year is a time for new beginnings.  Have you been thinking about returning to college?  Check out the University of Indianapolis' School for Adult Learning(SAL) bachelor degree program.   Classes meet just one night per week for five weeks.  You've can find one night a week to go back to school! The majority of SAL students are 35-50 years old, work, and have life responsibilites, but they find one night per week to invest in themselves and their future by attending class. 

You can earn a bachelor degree in Liberal Studies or Organizational Leadership.  These degrees will open doors for you in the job market.  SAL even has a Career Advisor on staff who will guide you through all aspects of finding a job, from career counseling, to writing a resume, to practicing for the interview.  The SAL Career Advisor is just one of the services SAL offers students.

We can tell you about the SAL program, but we think our students say it better:

• "There are a lot of different ways the School for Adult Learning works with you in order to help you get to the goals you want for your life." - Jonah Odum, Class of 2003
• "There's never been an occasion where I had a question and the door wasn't always open."  - Cindy Bell Class of 2007
• "It is possible to do it no matter what your circumstances, and that's the wonderful thing about SAL." - Chris Renick Class of 2007
• "I liked the fact that you had options." - Octavia Banner Class of 2006

 Class begin January 16, 2012.  Call Laurie Daeger, Admissions Coordinator, to get started or visit our website at www.sal.uindy.edu.

The Date that will Change Lives!

September 29, 2011

The University of Indianapolis School for Adult Learning is presenting an Information Night to help adults take the first step in achieving their educational goals. For more than twelve years, the School for Adult Learning has helped hundreds of adults obtain a high-quality bachelor’s degree in an accelerated format. 

Our programs are flexible, accessible and accelerated. They are designed to help busy adults earn a well-respected college degree taking evening classes. A Bachelor’s degree gives adults options in today’s job market. Our classes start every 5 weeks! 

The Information Night is:

Thursday, September 29, 2011

5:30-7:00 p.m.

Esch Hall, Room 103

School for Adult Learning

University of Indianapolis

1400 E. Hanna Ave.

Indianapolis, IN. 46227

More information is on our website, http://sal.uindy.edu.
Remember a college degree equals better paydays.   Financial Aid is available. A financial aid representative and our SAL advisors will be available at the Information Night. 

Please be our guest at our next UINDY MBA Open House on August 5, Wednesday at 6 p.m. 

The location is the Marriott Courtyard , 8670 Allisonville Road, Castleton.   The exit closest on 465 is the Allisonville exit.

 

There will be a presentation by Steve Tokar, Director of Graduate Business Programs. This presentation will give you the information you need in making a decision to begin a MBA program. There will also be MBA professors available to answer any questions you might have about our MBA program.

 

The University of Indianapolis offers a MBA program that is highly accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). We also have the honor of being accredited under the Baldrige Quality Standard of the ACBSP. Our MBA curriculum combines the latest business theory with the latest business practices in our foundational courses. MBA students are also offered optional majors in the areas of finance, organizational leadership, international business, marketing, technology management and global supply chain management. 

 

We offer a choice of evening on-campus classes, a Saturday Executive MBA, an international business travel study option and convenient northside locations to attend the program.

 

If you would like to learn more about the program, rsvp for an open house, request an informational packet or inquire about the application process, please contact myself, Melissa Newman via email newmanma@uindy.edu or call 317-788-6206.

 

The University of Indianapolis MBA program has recently added International Business to the available certificates in the MBA program.

The International Business concentration includes courses in international business and marketing and travel.   A global business seminar offers students the opportunity to travel and study abroad. This seminar provides participants an opportunity to develop insight into the cultural, economical, and political environments of each country to be visited.

Other certificate areas include; Finance, Marketing, Global Supply Chain Management, Organizational Leadership and Technology Management.  www.mba.uindy.edu

The study of psychology  includes  understanding the relationship between brain functioning and behavior and cognition, including learning and memory. Some psychologists  study personality and social relationships, while some focus their studies on how we change as we age, or on organizations, families, or clinical conditions.

Many students major in psychology to prepare for a master's degree in psychology or a doctoral degree in psychology. Some psychology students seek  graduate training in social work, occupational or physical therapy, or similar fields. Others use their knowledge to help them become more effective nurses, managers, marketing professionals, or teachers. 

The University of Indianapolis offers small class sizes at a faith-based college that allows for personal interaction and discussion with professors.  With insightful research experiences, the University of Indianapolis helps prepare you for graduate school or employment after graduation. For more information or earning a degree in psychology, visit psych.uindy.edu. For more information about the graduate degree programs at UIndy, visit www.uindy.edu. 

Welcome to the School of Nursing blog! In this discussion, we want to talk about the fantastic opportunities in nursing, and the options to join the nursing profession at the University of Indianapolis—known as UINDY.

Nursing is a GREAT career choice!

First, did you know that nursing is one of the top 5 career choices that is reported to have the best prospects for job hunters?

 

Second, did you know there is a nursing shortage? While other careers are facing layoffs, nursing is considered to be one of the few jobs that will be hiring for at least the next 30 years. While nobody can promise absolute job security in this world, nursing is a career choice that carries a very low probability of its graduates ever facing a poor job market.

 

UINDY has multiple ways you can become a nurse.

First, we have a traditional bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) degree. This is a 4 year program. For the first year, students take pre-requisite and general education core courses (required of every student seeking a college degree). For example, our first year students take Anatomy and Physiology, Chemistry, English Composition, Math, Speech, and a variety of other courses to fill their schedules. In their sophomore year, they start their clinical nursing courses, including having experiences with real patients in hospitals. They complete their nursing courses and any other requirements in their Junior and Senior year.

 

Second, we have an Accelerated Nursing Program. In this program, people who have a bachelor’s degree in a non-nursing field have the opportunity to complete both their Bachelor’s and Masters degrees in nursing in about 3 years. We call this the AMP program for Accelerated Masters Program. During the first year, students take prerequisite science courses and complete three nursing courses. A typical student in the AMP program will take Anatomy, Microbiology, Nutrition, and a second level psychology course the first semester. The second semester the student will take Physiology, Chemistry (if it has not already been taken as part of the first degree), Pharmacology, Nursing Research and any other pre-requisites still needed. In May, the students start their clinical nursing courses, and receive their bachelor’s degree in nursing at the end of the following summer. Then they complete their masters courses in another year. That means in three years—less time than it would take them to get a traditional BSN degree—the AMP students have two degrees!

 

Third, we offer an RN-to-BSN degree for ASN nurses who wish to complete their BSN degree. The courses in this program are offered mostly in the afternoons and evenings to accommodate working nurses.

 

We hope that you will contact the school of nursing if you are interested in pursuing one of these avenues into the nursing profession. Nursing is the hardest job you will ever love.