Indiana University East
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Indiana University East is a regional campus in the Indiana University
system. It is colloquially also known as IU East. It is located in Richmond, Indiana
, in Wayne County, Indiana
.
that was operated cooperatively by Earlham and Indiana University. In 1967, the arrangement was expanded to include Purdue and Ball State Universities and the extension became the Eastern Indiana Center of Earlham College.
In 1969, reflecting the community's response to this opportunity to take state university courses at home, Richmond citizens formed an association known as Eastern Indiana Community College, Inc., to raise funds for the construction of a new campus. Following a successful campaign in which they raised over $1 million, members of the community college organization, with the consent of the four educational institutions involved in the center, asked Indiana University to establish a regional campus in Richmond and to assume responsibility for the operation.
The Indiana General Assembly
approved this plan, and on July 1, 1971, the Eastern Indiana Center of Earlham College became Indiana University East, the sixth campus in the Indiana University regional system. On October 3, 1972, ground was broken at the new campus site north of Richmond. The first building, an all-purpose academic facility, was completed in late 1974 and dedicated February 23, 1975. IU East earned its first accreditation in 1975.
The Indiana University East campus included 225 acres (0.911 km²) of land, purchased with community donations, on the northern edge of Richmond, Indiana. Of those 225 acre (0.9105435 km²), 174 acre (0.70415364 km²) are for IU East and 51 acres (0.21 km²) are for other non-IU East post-secondary educational uses, such as Ivy Tech Community College.
Whitewater Hall opened in 1976 as the first of four buildings. Whitewater Hall hosts Vivian Auditorium, the Campus Bookstore, and the Offices of Admissions, Financial Aid, Bursar and Registrar, English Department, The School of Natural Science and Mathematics, and administration. Hayes Hall opened in 1992 and houses the Campus Library, Information Technology, School of Nursing, School of Business and Economics, Center for Teaching & Learning, and Center for Health Promotion. Middlefork Hall opened in 1995 and houses the School of Humanities and Social Sciences including the art studios, the School of Education, School of Social Work and the Purdue University College of Technology programs. Middlefork Hall was renamed to Tom Raper Hall, in honor of the largest ever bequest to Indiana University East by longtime Board of Advisors member and former community member Tom Raper. The renaming became official on August 18, 2009. Springwood Hall opened in 1999 is home to the Office of the Chancellor, the athletics program, Office of External Affairs, Campus Life office, Music program and studios, lastly the Graf Recreation Center. The Graf Recreation Center contains the coffee bar, Bear Creek Coffee, weight facility, and half-court basketball gym.
Additionally, the IU East Henry County Danielson Learning Center was dedicated in May 1999 to serve the citizens of Henry County, Indiana
. IU East offers degree programs off-campus at the Ivy Tech Community College in Lawrenceburg Riverfront Campus and in Connersville, Indiana
.
In 2007, Chancellor David Fulton retired. Dr. Nasser Paydar, formerly of IUPUC in Columbus, Indiana
, assumed the role of Chancellor. Under his leadership, IU East was re-visioned and re-invented as a school focused on undergraduate and graduate programs; all associate degree programs were ended. IU East joined the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
(NAIA), and adopted a new mascot (The Red Wolves). IU East student-athletes participate in five men’s and five women’s varsity sports.
IU East is both a traditional campus that and a virtual campus with select online degree completion programs.
Since awarding its first bachelor’s degrees in 1977, IU East has expanded its academic portfolio to include 60 bachelor’s degree options and selected master’s degrees. IU East is the fastest growing university campus in Indiana.
. Certificates and degrees for the following programs at IU East are awarded by the Purdue University College of Technology:
and the Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
and offers the following sports:
are the immediate area's largest colleges. IU East has four academic buildings with more planned over coming years.
IU East campus is adjacent to another public
college, the Richmond campus of the Ivy Tech Community College system. IU East also houses the Purdue University College of Technology's statewide presence in Richmond.
Indiana University
Indiana University is a multi-campus public university system in the state of Indiana, United States. Indiana University has a combined student body of more than 100,000 students, including approximately 42,000 students enrolled at the Indiana University Bloomington campus and approximately 37,000...
system. It is colloquially also known as IU East. It is located in Richmond, Indiana
Richmond, Indiana
Richmond is a city largely within Wayne Township, Wayne County, in east central Indiana, United States, which borders Ohio. The city also includes the Richmond Municipal Airport, which is in Boston Township and separated from the rest of the city...
, in Wayne County, Indiana
Wayne County, Indiana
Wayne County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 68,917. The county seat is Richmond.-History:...
.
History
Indiana University East grew out of an extension established at Earlham CollegeEarlham College
Earlham College is a liberal arts college in Richmond, Indiana. It was founded in 1847 by Quakers and has approximately 1,200 students.The president is John David Dawson...
that was operated cooperatively by Earlham and Indiana University. In 1967, the arrangement was expanded to include Purdue and Ball State Universities and the extension became the Eastern Indiana Center of Earlham College.
In 1969, reflecting the community's response to this opportunity to take state university courses at home, Richmond citizens formed an association known as Eastern Indiana Community College, Inc., to raise funds for the construction of a new campus. Following a successful campaign in which they raised over $1 million, members of the community college organization, with the consent of the four educational institutions involved in the center, asked Indiana University to establish a regional campus in Richmond and to assume responsibility for the operation.
The Indiana General Assembly
Indiana General Assembly
The Indiana General Assembly is the state legislature, or legislative branch, of the state of Indiana. It is a bicameral legislature that consists of a lower house, the Indiana House of Representatives, and an upper house, the Indiana Senate...
approved this plan, and on July 1, 1971, the Eastern Indiana Center of Earlham College became Indiana University East, the sixth campus in the Indiana University regional system. On October 3, 1972, ground was broken at the new campus site north of Richmond. The first building, an all-purpose academic facility, was completed in late 1974 and dedicated February 23, 1975. IU East earned its first accreditation in 1975.
The Indiana University East campus included 225 acres (0.911 km²) of land, purchased with community donations, on the northern edge of Richmond, Indiana. Of those 225 acre (0.9105435 km²), 174 acre (0.70415364 km²) are for IU East and 51 acres (0.21 km²) are for other non-IU East post-secondary educational uses, such as Ivy Tech Community College.
Whitewater Hall opened in 1976 as the first of four buildings. Whitewater Hall hosts Vivian Auditorium, the Campus Bookstore, and the Offices of Admissions, Financial Aid, Bursar and Registrar, English Department, The School of Natural Science and Mathematics, and administration. Hayes Hall opened in 1992 and houses the Campus Library, Information Technology, School of Nursing, School of Business and Economics, Center for Teaching & Learning, and Center for Health Promotion. Middlefork Hall opened in 1995 and houses the School of Humanities and Social Sciences including the art studios, the School of Education, School of Social Work and the Purdue University College of Technology programs. Middlefork Hall was renamed to Tom Raper Hall, in honor of the largest ever bequest to Indiana University East by longtime Board of Advisors member and former community member Tom Raper. The renaming became official on August 18, 2009. Springwood Hall opened in 1999 is home to the Office of the Chancellor, the athletics program, Office of External Affairs, Campus Life office, Music program and studios, lastly the Graf Recreation Center. The Graf Recreation Center contains the coffee bar, Bear Creek Coffee, weight facility, and half-court basketball gym.
Additionally, the IU East Henry County Danielson Learning Center was dedicated in May 1999 to serve the citizens of Henry County, Indiana
Henry County, Indiana
As of the census of 2000, there were 48,508 people, 19,486 households, and 13,971 families residing in the county. The population density was 124 people per square mile . There were 20,592 housing units at an average density of 52 per square mile...
. IU East offers degree programs off-campus at the Ivy Tech Community College in Lawrenceburg Riverfront Campus and in Connersville, Indiana
Connersville, Indiana
At the 2000 census, there were 15,411 people, 6,382 households and 4,135 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,894.5 per square mile . There were 6,974 housing units at an average density of 857.3 per square mile...
.
In 2007, Chancellor David Fulton retired. Dr. Nasser Paydar, formerly of IUPUC in Columbus, Indiana
Columbus, Indiana
Columbus is a city in and the county seat of Bartholomew County, Indiana, United States. The population was 44,061 at the 2010 census, and the current mayor is Fred Armstrong. Located approximately 40 miles south of Indianapolis, on the east fork of the White River, it is the state's 20th largest...
, assumed the role of Chancellor. Under his leadership, IU East was re-visioned and re-invented as a school focused on undergraduate and graduate programs; all associate degree programs were ended. IU East joined the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics is an athletic association that organizes college and university-level athletic programs. Membership in the NAIA consists of smaller colleges and universities across the United States. The NAIA allows colleges and universities outside the USA...
(NAIA), and adopted a new mascot (The Red Wolves). IU East student-athletes participate in five men’s and five women’s varsity sports.
IU East is both a traditional campus that and a virtual campus with select online degree completion programs.
Since awarding its first bachelor’s degrees in 1977, IU East has expanded its academic portfolio to include 60 bachelor’s degree options and selected master’s degrees. IU East is the fastest growing university campus in Indiana.
Academics
IU East offers over 50 degree programs at the bachelor's and master's degree levels. Forty-eight of these are conferred through Indiana University, whereas six are conferred through Purdue University.Academic schools
Indiana University East is organized into seven schools:- School of Business & Economics
- The School of Business & Economics at Indiana University East hosts the following areas of academic study: Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Marketing, and Management Information Services and is accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and ProgramsAssociation of Collegiate Business Schools and ProgramsThe Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs , formerly the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs, is a U.S. organization offering accreditation services to business programs focused on teaching and learning....
(ACBSP). On-campus programs offered by the school include a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with concentrations in Accounting (CPA or Managerial tracks), Finance, and Management Information Systems, minors in Economics and Entrepreneurship, undergraduate certificates in Fundamental Business and International Business, and a post-baccalaureate certificate in General Business. In addition to on-campus courses and programs, the School of Business & Economics offers a degree completion program leading to a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in cooperation with Ivy Tech Community College at the Ivy Tech Riverfront Campus in Lawrenceburg, IN , as well as online. The online degree completion program, several introductory courses in Business and Economics, and the concentration in Finance are available through IUEverywhere, the online division of Indiana University East.- School of Education
- The School of Education at Indiana University East is accredited by the NCATE , and hosts the following areas of academic study: Elementary Education, Secondary Education with specialization in English, Social Studies, and Science as well as Master of Science in Education.
- School of Humanities & Social Sciences
- The School of Humanities & Social Sciences at Indiana University East hosts the following areas of academic study: Anthropology, Communication Studies, Criminal Justice, Fine Arts, World Languages and Cultures, Women's & Gender Studies, Geography, History, Humanities, Music, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology, Theater and the Department of English. In addition to on-campus courses and programs, the School of Humanities & Social Sciences offers online degree completion programs available through IUEverywhere. Two programs are available: a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies and a Bachelor of Arts in English (Technical and Professional Writing).
- School of Natural Science & Mathematics
- The School of Natural Science & Mathematics at Indiana University East hosts the following areas of academic study: Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Mathematics, and Physics.
- School of Nursing
- School of Social Work
- School of Continuing Studies
Special programs
- Honors Program
- IUEverywhere
- IUEverywhere is the online division of IU East. Through IUEverywhere, the university offers numerous online courses, as well as three bachelor's degree completion programs and one online graduate certificate. The online programsOnline degreesAn online degree is an academic degree that can be earned primarily or entirely through the use of an Internet-connected computer, rather than attending college in a traditional campus setting...
leading to the Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies, Bachelor of Arts in English-Technical & Professional Writing, and Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degrees received official approval in the Fall of 2009 and are accredited through the North Central Association of Colleges and SchoolsNorth Central Association of Colleges and SchoolsThe North Central Association of Colleges and Schools , also known as the North Central Association, is a membership organization, consisting of colleges, universities, and schools in 19 U.S. states, that is engaged in educational accreditation...
. The programs are designed to offer students who have already completed most, if not all, of the necessary general education and program prerequisite courses an opportunity to complete their junior and senior level courses online. In addition to its three degree completion programs, IU East offers a 15-credit Graduate Certificate in Composition Studies also available online through IUEverywhere. - Internships
- Service Learning
- Study Abroad
Purdue University College of Technology
Indiana University East hosts a branch of Purdue University College of TechnologyPurdue University College of Technology
The Purdue University College of Technology is one of eight major academic divisions, or Colleges, of Purdue University. With over 30,000 living alumni, it is one of the largest technology schools in the United States and currently tied for first place in rankings.-Departments:The College of...
. Certificates and degrees for the following programs at IU East are awarded by the Purdue University College of Technology:
- Computer Graphics Technology (A.S.)
- Industrial Technology (B.S., Certificate)
- Mechanical Engineering Technology (A.S.)
- Organizational Leadership and Supervision (B.S., A.S., Certificate)
Athletics
Indiana University East is a member of the NAIANational Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics is an athletic association that organizes college and university-level athletic programs. Membership in the NAIA consists of smaller colleges and universities across the United States. The NAIA allows colleges and universities outside the USA...
and the Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
The Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference is a collegiate athletic conference with membership in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics...
and offers the following sports:
- Men's Basketball
- Men's Golf
- Men's Cross Country
- Men's Tennis
- Men's Outdoor Track and Field
- Women's Cross Country
- Women's Golf
- Women's Tennis
- Women's Volleyball
- Women's Outdoor Track and Field
Campus
IU East's campus lies on 174 acre (0.70415364 km²)http://factbook.indiana.edu/fbook04/facilities/acreage.shtml (0.704 km²) of land on the northern edge of Richmond, Indiana, near Interstate 70. IU East, Ivy Tech, and Earlham CollegeEarlham College
Earlham College is a liberal arts college in Richmond, Indiana. It was founded in 1847 by Quakers and has approximately 1,200 students.The president is John David Dawson...
are the immediate area's largest colleges. IU East has four academic buildings with more planned over coming years.
IU East campus is adjacent to another public
Public university
A public university is a university that is predominantly funded by public means through a national or subnational government, as opposed to private universities. A national university may or may not be considered a public university, depending on regions...
college, the Richmond campus of the Ivy Tech Community College system. IU East also houses the Purdue University College of Technology's statewide presence in Richmond.
Notable faculty
- Elliott Miles McKinley - Founder of the Music Program at Indiana University East and composer.
- T.J. Rivard - Professor of English, Chief Academic Advisor for the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, and author.
- Dr. Jerome Mahaffey - John & Corrine Graf Endowed Chair of Communication Studies, researcher in Rhetoric Communications and author of Preaching Politics: The Religious Rhetoric of George Whitefield and the Founding of a New Nation.
- Dr. Natalia Rybas - Assistant Professor of Communication Studies, researcher in New MediaNew mediaNew media is a broad term in media studies that emerged in the latter part of the 20th century. For example, new media holds out a possibility of on-demand access to content any time, anywhere, on any digital device, as well as interactive user feedback, creative participation and community...
. - Dr. Joanne Passet - Professor of U.S. History and Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, a Fulbright scholar in VietnamVietnamVietnam – sometimes spelled Viet Nam , officially the Socialist Republic of Vietnam – is the easternmost country on the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia. It is bordered by China to the north, Laos to the northwest, Cambodia to the southwest, and the South China Sea –...
, researcher of U.S. Women's History. - Mary FellMary FellMary Fell is an American poet and academic.-Life:She graduated from Worcester State College majoring in English and it was here that she first became interested in poetry. Fell and fellow poet Fran Quinn toured local schools teaching poetry, starting in 1975...
- Professor of English, Chair of English Department, and poet. - Jean Harper - Associate Professor of English, documentary, 1:47, and nonfiction writer, author of award winning memoir Rose City: A Memoir of Work.
- Dr. Catherine Foos - Associate Professor of Philosophy, Associate Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, and researcher.
- Dr. Paul Kriese - Professor of Political Science, a member of Organizing for AmericaOrganizing for AmericaOrganizing for America is a community organizing project of the Democratic National Committee. Founded after the presidential inauguration of Barack Obama, the group seeks to mobilize supporters in favor of Obama's legislative priorities.-History:...
for President Barack ObamaBarack ObamaBarack Hussein Obama II is the 44th and current President of the United States. He is the first African American to hold the office. Obama previously served as a United States Senator from Illinois, from January 2005 until he resigned following his victory in the 2008 presidential election.Born in...
, American Democracy Project - Ann Kim - artist and painter.
- Dr.Julien Simon - author and researcher in Cognitive Literacy Studies.
- Dr. Duane Lundy - researcher in Interpersonal Attraction.
- Tim Scales - EntrepreneurshipEntrepreneurshipEntrepreneurship is the act of being an entrepreneur, which can be defined as "one who undertakes innovations, finance and business acumen in an effort to transform innovations into economic goods". This may result in new organizations or may be part of revitalizing mature organizations in response...
with acknowledgements from Oxford Round TableOxford Round TableThe Oxford Round Table is a series of interdisciplinary conferences organized and run by a California-based educational organization, incorporated until recently as a for-profit and a not-for-profit corporation in Kentucky, and currently as a not-for-profit in Illinois and England and Wales.The...
in Oxford, England. - Dr. Marilyn Watkins - educator in cross curriculum teaching.