2004-06 IUPUI Campus Bulletin

On August 17, 1970, IUPUI Columbus opened its offices and classrooms and became a permanent extension of IUPUI. This event was the result of several years of discussion among representatives of Indiana University, Purdue University, Franklin College, the Columbus Chamber of Commerce, and many other interested citizens of the area. The establishment of IUPUI Columbus was a natural outgrowth of the intense interest in post-secondary education in Columbus; Indiana University courses had been offered in the city since 1941, and Purdue University courses had been offered since 1942.

Under the directorship of Dr. Emerson Gilbert, IUPUI Columbus offered classes in various locations of Columbus. In 1971, the university moved to the former Civilian Personnel Building at Bakalar Municipal Airport. In 1974, a move was made to the Technical Training Building, and the first advisory board was named. Paul R. Bippen became the university's second director in 1977; he became dean in 1994 and held that position until 2004. In January of 2004, Nasser H. Paydar, Ph.D., became vice chancellor and dean of IUPU Columbus.

In 1982, a capital fund drive was inaugurated, and the goal of $900,000 was topped by $5,000 in gifts and pledges. With the approval of $150,000 from the Indiana General Assembly for a building expansion project, renovation of the IUPUI Columbus facility was completed in October of 1985, with an expansion of over 60 percent of the pre-renovation square footage.

The Purdue Statewide Technology program was established at IUPUI Columbus in 1984. In 1987, an additional 11 acres of land was deeded to the IU Board of Trustees by the City of Columbus. Delivery of off-campus credit courses to six locations near Columbus began in 1989. Also in 1989, a small building on the campus grounds was renovated to become a science research facility. In 1990, IUPUI Columbus celebrated its twentieth anniversary. A child care program, offered jointly with Ivy Tech State College, was initiated.

In 1990-91, new landscaping was placed around the building. In the spring of 1991, the Diploma Ceremony, including both IUPUI Columbus and Purdue University School of Technology students, was initiated. In 1991-92, a café was created and became heavily used. The American Business Seminar, a cultural exchange/business program involving students from Chartres, France, was initiated. In 1992-93, IUPUI Columbus received reaccreditation by the North Central Association; touchtone registration was implemented; an Elderhostel program was initiated.

In 1994, IUPUI Chancellor Gerald Bepko announced the change of the name IUPUI Columbus to IUPU Columbus. Negotiations were completed to transfer academic and administrative responsibilities for Purdue Continuing Education offerings in Versailles to IUPU Columbus. Three key messages for the university were established: (a) we are IU and Purdue; (b) we provide university education on a personal level; (c) we are a good investment. In 1996, a new logo was created for the campus. The Center for Economic Education of IUPU Columbus was created. An articulation agreement for 10 mandated courses with Ivy Tech State College was negotiated. In 1997, the name Purdue Statewide Technology was changed to Purdue University School of Technology at Columbus, and the title of the Site Administrator was changed to Director. In 1999, the auditorium was renovated into office spaces for Student Services personnel.

The Indiana General Assembly approved $750,000 in planning monies for the design of a learning facility, to be called the Columbus Learning Center, to be located between IUPU Columbus and Ivy Tech State College Columbus. This facility will house administrative offices of IUPU Columbus, Purdue University School of Technology, Ivy Tech State College, and the Office of Workforce Development.

In addition to offices, the Learning Center will house classrooms, an auditorium, an information/technology center, and other spaces for use by all students, faculty, and staff of the educational institutions in Columbus and by all area residents. Academic programs requested by residents and by local business and industry will be offered in this facility. During the 2000-2001 academic year, the following degree programs were approved by the IU and Purdue Boards of Trustees and the Indiana Commission for Higher Education to be offered at IUPU Columbus: Associate of Science in Chemistry, Bachelor of Science in Business, Bachelor of Science in Education, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (the RN-BSN Mobility Option), Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, and the Master of Business Administration.

In February of 2003, the State Budget Committee released funds already approved by the Indiana legislature to build the Learning Center. The facility is expected to be occupied by the fall of 2005.

Mission Statement

The mission of IUPUC is to create a community of learning that enhances the quality of life in our region through excellence in teaching and learning; research, scholarship, and creative activity; service; and civic engagement.

Statement by the Dean

IUPU Columbus is located one hour south of Indianapolis in the south-central part of Indiana. The 1,800 students enrolled come from Bartholomew County and the 11 surrounding counties. Eight associate degrees, eight bachelor's degrees, and the M.B.A. can be completed in their entirety on the Columbus campus, or students can transfer to IUPUI or any IU or Purdue campus to finish one of the numerous degrees offered there.

The 35 full-time and 140 adjunct IUPU Columbus faculty are committed to helping students learn; many are actively engaged in research that they bring into the classroom and in which they include their students. Students enjoy the personalized attention offered by both faculty and staff, in addition to the affordable tuition, convenience, and high quality of IU and Purdue programs.

We encourage students to become an active part of the campus by joining one of the student clubs on campus; contributing their artistic talents in writing, photography, or drawing to Literalines, IUPU Columbus' magazine of the arts; or offering their service to the university through the Student Ambassador program. We are here to serve students; to assist them in developing their skills, understanding, and perspective; and to help them reach their academic goals. We invite them to visit the Columbus campus of IUPUI.

The Academic Programs

Degrees Offered at IUPU Columbus

The following degree programs are offered at IUPU Columbus:

Indiana University Degrees

Master's Degrees

• Business Administration

Bachelor's Degrees

• Business
• Elementary Education
• General Studies
• Nursing (R.N.–B.S.N. Mobility Option)
• Psychology
• Sociology*
• Associate Degrees
• General Studies
• Liberal Arts
• Nursing (LPN-ASN Mobility Option)

Purdue University Degree

• Chemistry

Purdue University School of Technology Degrees

Bachelor's Degrees

• Computer Information Systems Technology
• Industrial Technology*
• Organizational Leadership and Supervision

Associate Degrees

• Computer Technology
• Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology
• Industrial Technology*
• Mechanical Engineering Technology
• Organizational Leadership and Supervision

*Approval pending from Indiana Commission for Higher Education

Admission to Undergraduate Programs

Admission to undergraduate programs at IUPU Columbus is the same as at IUPUI.

University College

University College is the academic unit on the Indiana University-Purdue University Columbus campus that provides a common gateway to degree programs available to entering students. This academic unit provides a setting where students, faculty, and staff share in the responsibility for making IUPU Columbus a supportive and challenging environment for successful learning.

University College exists to help students adjust to college life. Because students are diverse, the needs of students are diverse. Thus, University College offers an array of academic services and courses to meet the diverse needs of students in this region.

Academic Expectations for Remaining in the Program

These are the same at IUPU Columbus as they are at IUPUI.

Financial Aid

The IUPUI Office of Student Financial Aid Services coordinates the financial aid program on behalf of IUPU Columbus. All policies, procedures, and guidelines that are enforced at IUPUI are also applicable for students attending IUPU Columbus. Questions regarding financial aid policies and procedures can be addressed to the Financial Aid Advisor at the IUPU Columbus campus (812) 348-7231 or by calling the Student Services Office (812) 348-7271.

Special Expenses

In addition to the tuition, which is the same as that of IUPUI, there are special fees relating specifically to the IUPU Columbus campus. These include:

1. Field Experience in Teacher Education fee: This fee is mandatory for the following courses: EDUC M101, M201, M301, and M401.
2. Student Activity Fee: This fee is mandatory if the student has one or more courses on campus. This fee is allocated to the student organizations and other areas to support student services and activities in order to keep direct costs to students at a minimum. Examples of uses for this fee are payment of tutors for the writing and math centers, the annual Diploma Ceremony and Awards Banquet, the student newsletter, as well as activities sponsored by the various student groups.
3. Late Enrollment Fees (Non-Refundable): Late enrollment fees are assessed to all students enrolling after the close of the regular registration period.
4. Parking Fee: Students are required to pay a parking fee.
5. Technology Fee: Students are required to pay a technology fee. This fee makes it possible for the student to use the computer labs, to have access to the Internet, Oncourse, and e-mail, and to take advantage of registration and advising through computerized means.

Awards and Scholarships

• Student Ambassador   Cost of 3 credit hours of tuition. Awarded each fall and spring. This is a performance-based scholarship based on an application and interview. Students will represent IUPUC by assisting the admissions office with recruitment of high school students. 2.0 semester GPA required for renewal. One or more credit of enrollment required.
• Dean's Scholarship   $1,500 per year/$750 per semester. Graduating high school seniors who are in the top 5 percent of their class; have a combined math and verbal (critical reading) SAT of 1200 or ACT of 27; enroll full time at IUPUC. Renewable for up to $6,000. Recipient must have a 3.0 GPA each semester to have the scholarship renewed. No application required. Full-time enrollment required.
• Top 25% Scholarship   $1,000 per year/$500 per semester. Graduating high school seniors who are in the top 25 percent of their class; have a combined math and verbal (critical reading) SAT of 990 or ACT of 21; enroll full time at IUPUC. Renewable for up to $4,000. Recipient must have a 3.0 GPA each semester to have the scholarship renewed. No application required. Full-time enrollment required.
• New Millennium Scholarship   $500 per year/$250 per semester. Graduating high school seniors who are in the top 50 percent of their class; have a combined math and verbal (critical reading) SAT of 990 or ACT of 21; enroll full time at IUPUC. Renewable for up to $1,000. Recipient must have a 3.0 GPA each semester to have the scholarship renewed. No application required. Full-time enrollment required.
• Outstanding GED Scholarship   $1,000 per year/$500 per semester. GED recipient who is an entering freshman; degree seeking with a GED score of 62 or higher. Recipient must enroll full time and demonstrate competency in English W131 and Math 111. Renewable for up to $4,000. Recipient must have a 3.0 GPA each semester to have the scholarship renewed. No application required. Full-time enrollment required.
• Speak Easy Scholarship   $50-$100 per fall semester. This scholarship is awarded to IUPUC students who participate in the annual Speak Easy Speak Contest each spring semester. Students will be judged on presentation style, relevance of speech to topic selected. First place, $100; second place, $75; third place, $50. Minimum of 2.0 semester GPA required. Three or more credits of enrollment required. Nonrenewable.
• Glenn Klipsch Community Service Scholarship   $1,000 per year/$500 per semester. Students who participate in community service activities are encouraged to apply for this scholarship. Selection is based on application, community service work completed, and essay. Student must perform a minimum of 20 hours of community service per semester. Minimum of 3.0 semester GPA required. Full-time enrollment required. Nonrenewable.
• Non-traditional Student Scholarship   $1,000 per year/$500 per semester. This scholarship is awarded to a returning IUPUC student. Minimum of 2.8 semester GPA required. An application is required. Full-time enrollment required.

Columbus-Specific Academic Policies and Procedures

Registration

IUPU Columbus offers course registration via the Web and in-person. Dates and times for registration for continuing students, new students, and final registration for all students are listed in the calendar portion of the class schedule. Continuing student registration is by appointment.

Computer registration enables students to register from a home or office computer with appropriate communications software or from the computer laboratory on campus. Web registration is available utilizing any computer with Internet connectivity and current software. See the class schedule for instructions in using the registration systems.

Grade Appeals

Students who think that an error has been made in grading should contact the instructor of the course directly. If a resolution cannot be reached in this discussion with the instructor, the students should complete a formal grade change request form for the chairperson of the Academic Affairs Committee. Cases in which there is clear evidence of unfair treatment in the assigning of grades may be submitted to the Grade Appeals Committee for a formal hearing. This process must be initiated within 30 days after the grade is mailed by the university to the student's address of record. Contact the Student Services Center for appeals procedures.

Web Sites

OneStart

IUPU Columbus

IUPUI Office of Student Financial Aid Services

IUPUI Scholarships

Organizations and Activities

Clubs

Students can take advantage of many extracurricular opportunities on the IUPU Columbus campus. They may attend the free Brown Bag Lunch Lectures, join an academic or social club, or serve as a Student Ambassador or Student Mentor. Academic, religious, and social campus clubs have been formed by students interested in anthropology, English, psychology, performing arts, computers, math, education, and religion. Students interested in using their creative talents in writing, photography, or drawing may submit their work to Literalines, the IUPU Columbus magazine of the arts.

Special Campus Events

Bepko Awards Ceremony

Each spring an academic awards program is held in early May to honor students who have excelled academically. The program is attended by nearly all of the faculty and staff on campus and the students who will be honored that night.

Diploma Ceremony

IUPU Columbus holds a Diploma Ceremony for graduates who have taken all or most of their courses at IUPU Columbus. During this formal ceremony, graduates receive a symbolic diploma. The graduates may attend the IUPUI graduation, the IUPU Columbus Diploma Ceremony, or both. The ceremony in Columbus is very personalized because of the small number of students (approximately 115) who participate (relative to the thousands participating in the graduation ceremonies in Indianapolis).

Courses

The following courses are specific to IUPU Columbus:

AST A115 Birth and Death of the Universe (3 cr.) Introduction to cosmology. Traces the ideas describing the origin and evolution of the universe from ancient geocentric cosmologies to the Big Bang cosmology.

COAS J151 Career Exploration and Development (1 cr.) P: freshman or sophomore standing. Development and integration of career planning and academic area. Students will follow individually designed career plans leading to understanding of personal values, interests, and abilities in relation to vocational options and academic process. This course does not count toward the 112 credit hour requirements within the College of Arts and Sciences.

CPT 107 Computers and Software Packages (3 cr.) This service course has been designed to meet the needs of IU business and accounting students and provide a rigorous introduction to the contemporary world of business computing. The instructional goal of this class is to help students develop their analytical and problem-solving skills. Technical computer skills, such as making spreadsheets, electronic mail, Internet tools, or manipulating a database program, are included in the lab component of this course. Computer literacy, which is necessary to compete and survive in today's global business economy, is included in the lecture component. This course does not apply toward the CPT major.

HER H495 Columbus Architecture (1 cr.) Uses the architecture of Columbus as illustration to help in the understanding of the basic concepts of architecture. The course answers the question: why is the architecture of Columbus important? Many of the buildings in Columbus will be visited and studied first-hand.

HPER E100 Fitness Walking (1 cr.) Course will provide participants with knowledge of general fitness and guidelines to exercise safely. This course will help students become more aware of their current fitness level and how to improve their overall level of health. This course is a participation course and students will practice skills learned.

Master of Business Administration Program

The IU MBA Columbus is designed to serve professionals who are interested in acquiring new or polishing existing managerial skills. The general focus prepares graduates of the program to hold mid- to upper-level management positions in virtually any field. The program consists of 45 semester hours of graduate work, with courses taken as a cohort of fewer than 30 students. The cohort takes classes together in a prescribed curriculum throughout the length of the 33-month program. The curriculum is designed to provide a breadth of knowledge across functional areas; to enhance collaborative decision-making, teamwork, and networking; and to instill strong interpersonal skills. Courses are distributed across the functional business areas of accounting, economics, finance, marketing, and operations management; and they are supplemented by study in information technology management, international business, law and ethics, human resources, and organizational behavior and change.