undergraduate viewbook 2015

THERE’S MORE TO BLUE.

Here at Indiana State, we’re searching for students who share our values, our expectations, our approach to education, and who aspire to succeed.

And you! We hope that you’re searching your soul by now. Because while, sure, you want to please your family and friends, you need to figure out what your future will hold.

Indiana State University

We get it.Our mission is this: to rock your world with that one thing that will never feel like work to you, and show you how to do what you love.

This is STATE.

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Look ahead with us.

“Have school pride! GO SYCAMORES! Attend athletic events. You will always meet great people at any sycamore athletic event. I love this school, and there are amazing opportunities here at Indiana State. So I urge you to get involved and love your school!”

—Brian BlackwellIndiana State 2010 alumnus

LETTERS to FRESHMEN 6

ACADEMICS 8

STUDY ABROAD 18

ARTS and SCIENCES 22

BUSINESS 24

EDUCATION 26

HEALTH and HUMAN SERVICES 28

TECHNOLOGY 30

CAMPUS LIFE 32

RECREATION CENTER 38

CLUBS and ORGANIZATIONS 40

ABOUT TOWN 44

RESIDENCE HALLS 46

DINING 50

SYCAMORE ATHLETICS 52

YOU: YEAR ONE 79

SERVICES 88

HEALTH SERVICES 92

CAREER CENTER 95

TECH SUPPORT 100

SYCAMORE EXPRESS 101

IMPORTANT REFERENCE 102

DATES TO REMEMBER 104

SCHOLARSHIPS and FINANCIAL AID 110

CAMPUS MAP 118

Table of Contents

DIVING INTO LEARNING

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TONY RATHBURNwith

Indiana State Alums Are Changing the World.

SYCAMORESIN BLOOMThe Far-from-Exhaustive and Somewhat Random

FIELD GUIDETO INDIANA

STATE

Smooth as ‘Glass’Deirdre Dugan’s shift as a hospital charge nurse was eventful.

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We’ve got your back.Each of us at Indiana State feels personally responsible for the success, well-being, and happiness of every student here.


Our admissions team will make you feel welcome. Our advisors will listen and learn what makes you tick. Your professors and coaches will search for the spark that ignites your passion. Everyone, from the dean of your college to the chef who prepares your lunch, will strive to deliver the college experience that works for you.

Here’s a promise.

Indiana State University

QUICK FACTS

43572 buildings 11 residence

halls

2 university apartment complexes

Founded

1865acrecampus

13,183 students

Student to faculty ratio:

19 to 1MASCOTSycamore Sam

COLORSBlue and White

NCAA Division Iathletic teams15

receivedscholarships/grantsAverage Award $6,09547%

79% received federal aid Average award $9,814

2012/2013 scholarships, grants and federal aid to full time undergrads.

of incoming freshmen qualified for a free laptop

ISU Laptop Award

51%800-GO-TO-ISU • indstate.edu/admissions

217Student-run clubs and organizations

5569

states andterritories

countries

Students from

90 majorsStudy Abroad Programsin 56 locations

Need to connect with a human?Here’s who to call.Residential Life(812) 237-3993 • (888) 824-3920Want to know what size sheets to bring? Can you have a loft in your room? Call here.

Financial Aid(812) 237-2215 • (800) 841-4744Need help filling out your FAFSA? We’re here to serve.

University College • (812) 237-2300A dozen expert advisors ready to help.

Honors Program • (812) 237-3225The University Honors Program staff can tell you more about Honors electives and study abroad trips just for Honors students.

Student Employment(812) 237-5000 • (888) 892-6044Learn how to apply for a job on campus. Ask for tips on balancing work and school loads.

Campus Tour • (800) GO-TO-ISUWe can’t wait to show you around.

Meal Plan • (812) 237-4138Ask us about vegetarian or gluten-free options. We’re cooking for you!

Student Disability • (812) 237-2700Learn how to get a note-taker for your classes.

Athletics • (812) 237-4040What is the Forest? How do I try out for a team?

Information Technology(812) 237-2910 • (888) 818-5465We’ll tell you how to print from your laptop to the Cloud.

Network of

98,892graduates worldwide

A few words about starting college from people who’ve been here

Letters to FRESHMEN

“Utilizing the resources that the University has to offer and getting involved in different organizations on campus are the most important components in finding success at Indiana State.”

Stephen Woods Political Science major

“Challenge yourself! Your education and experience at State are what you make it. Don’t be afraid to step outside of your comfort zone and try something new—take a dance class for fun or engage your professors in a topic that interests you. At best, you discover a new passion of yours and at worst, you’ve become more well-rounded. What you take away from State is in your hands!”

Dan Burkett2015 alumnus

“The transition from high school to university can be challenging, and successfully completing your degree will require your determination—but it is far better to ask for assistance than go it alone. We in the University College are here to support you and are looking forward to being partners in your academic and personal success.”

Dr. Linda S. MauleDean University College and Coordinator Foundational Studies

“Make friends who will empower you to follow YOUR dreams and desires! Having a good support system while you are on campus is a must!”

Hadley Stinson Marketing major

“Make an effort to befriend at least two people in each class. This has benefits during group projects, homework help, studying, and making friends!”

Bo TurnerMarketing major

“I would advise incoming freshmen to be who they want to be and not fall into something that will not bring positive change into their life.”

Nathaniel Jones Insurance Risk Management major

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This is how we learn.

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This is how we learn.ON THE GROUND. IN THE WORLD. BRINGING CHANGE.

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ACADEMICS Overview

We’re on the honor roll. The Princeton Review has named us one of the “Best in the Midwest” for the ninth straight year.

At the top in education. College of Education’s graduate program is in U.S. News & World Report’s “Top 100.”

Advanced in nursing. Indiana State’s graduate program in nursing is among the nation’s “Top 75,” says U.S. News & World Report.

We’re kind of a big deal. The current Carnegie classification for Indiana State University is Doctoral/Research University.

Indiana State is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Advisors on call: meet our University College. Indiana State’s University College doesn’t teach classes. Instead, it’s a college of about a dozen expert advisors and staff. They exist for one reason: to help first-year students make a smooth transition to college life and stay on track for graduation.

Every freshman is assigned to a University College advisor for at least two semesters. Advisors reach out to students before classes start to help with registration, course planning, orientation, and move-in. Then throughout the year, advisors monitor their students’ progress and guide them through any rough spots.

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Join us in Terre Haute, and you just might find yourself pulling samples from the Wabash River to research climate change.

Building Habitat for Humanity homes with your interior architecture design class.

The world needs people like you.


Triaging injured players at Indiana State football games.

With us, learning is personal.Here are some examples of what hands-on learning can mean for freshmen at Indiana State:

• Running a busy restaurant with your classmates

• Helping kids overcome learning disabilities

• Hammering out business solutions for Adidas Sport

• Counseling the elderly about their health care options

• Coaching a dance team at the Ryves Youth Center

Here, you don’t have to be a grad student to do research. You don’t even have to be a sophomore. We don’t like to keep the world waiting. So instead of reading what it’s like to be a nurse, teacher, or environmental scientist, you’ll be out there becoming one, as soon as your first semester.

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Provide hands-on arts learning experiences for Wabash Valley kids and adults at Indiana State’s Community School of the Arts.

Taking things into our own hands.


Serve on Alternative Spring Break projects throughout the country.

Sure, community service looks good on a résumé. The way it feels is something else again. Volunteering strengthens neighborhoods and communities. It gives the giver a sense of fulfillment. The intangible benefits alone—pride, satisfaction, accomplishment—are worthwhile reasons to serve.

When we share our time and talents we solve problems, improve the environment, connect to others, and transform our own lives. Besides, if you’re a Sycamore, this is just what you do:

• Schedule three days of disaster relief and cleanup after tornadoes in Henryville, Indiana.

• Organize health fairs and recruit health care providers to offer health screenings, information, and free flu shots through the Minority Health Coalition.

• Singlehandedly launch an after-school violin program at Deming Elementary School in Terre Haute.

• Establish Indiana Global Business Advisors, or IGloBA, allowing students to work with organizations from around the world.

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What do you like most about being an Honors student?It is hard to pick one thing I like most about the honors program but if I must it would be the opportunities you have as an Honors student. The Honors Program gives you opportunity after opportunity to lead and grow as a person. I had the privilege of being selected to go to the Navajo Nations Reservation with the Honors Program and that was such a life-altering experience. The Honors Program has great staff, countless connections, and opportunities for everyone.

Bram Blackwell, accounting major


Do you live to learn? Do you love discussing literature, the arts, and the issues of the day, even when you’re not in class? You could be an ideal candidate for an honors degree.

UNIVERSITY HONORS PROGRAM

• Dynamic classrooms with like-minded peers

• Opportunity to live in the Honors Program residence hall

• Highly customized, advanced programs of study

• Special opportunities for research, internships, scholarly travel, and field learning

• Silk stole to wear with your cap and gown at commencement

Some students like to read a lot, and think a lot, and talk about how all that reading and thinking makes them want to read and think some more. They love history, art, language, poetry, philosophy, math, and science, especially when they are mixed up together.

For those students, Indiana State offers an excellent Honors Program.

Honors Program participants take a special Honors core curriculum that supplants many of the University’s required foundational courses. This Honors core consists of four classes that immerse students in the great works of human civilization. In intimate, discussion-oriented settings, honors students are challenged to think and write critically, and to analyze, integrate, and synthesize concepts across disciplines.

For their Honors senior seminar and thesis, students weave together the strands of expertise they’ve developed in their Honors core and major degree studies. It all culminates at commencement, where students who have completed all four years of the program receive special recognition.

To complete the University Honors Program, students must maintain a 3.25 cumulative grade point average, a 3.0 GPA in the Honors curriculum, and complete the Honors core, thesis, and one of the three elective concentrations.

For more information visit indstate.edu/honors

Freshman applicants must have met at least one of the following criteria to be considered for admission to the University Honors Program:

• Cumulative high school GPA equal to or higher than 3.7 on a 4.0 scale

• SAT score (mathematics and verbal score) of 1100 or higher

• ACT composite score of 24 or higher

• Graduation within the top ten percent of their high school class

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You are limitless.Study Abroad. Soak up college credits in Costa Rica. Pack your curiosity and take it to Norway. Keep your grades up, and you can choose when to go, where, and how long to stay.

AfricaBotswannaGhanaSenegalSouth AfricaMoroccoFrench La Reunion

AsiaKoreaTaiwanThailandVietnam

Central AmericaBelizeNicaraguaCosta RicaBonaireFrench Caribbean Islands

EuropeAustriaBelgiumBulgariaCzech RepublicDenmark

Study abroad options in 56 flavors. EnglandEstoniaFinlandFranceGermanyGreeceHungaryIcelandItalyIrelandLatviaLithuaniaMaltaNetherlandsNorthern IrelandNorwayPolandScotlandSpainSwedenSwitzerlandTurkeyWales

Middle EastJordanUnited Arab Emirates

North America CanadaMexico

OceanaAustraliaFijiNew Zealand

South AmericaArgentinaBrazilChileFrench GuianaPeruUruguay

For more information visit indstate.edu/studyabroad


Choose your immersion level.Rooming arrangements vary. Depending on which program you choose, you could stay on campus at a foreign university or lodge with a local family. During a five-week summer trip to Dublin, students live with an Irish family and take courses from Irish faculty with other American students.

Good to go.Typically a 2.5 GPA is required to qualify for a Study Abroad trip, though some programs require a higher GPA. All students going abroad must also have insurance coverage.

The get-ready.All students who travel abroad must first attend a predeparture orientation session led by the Study Abroad department’s savvy travelers. We’ll teach you how to stay safe, comfortable, and healthy on your trip.

Meet your travel agents. Indiana State has an entire office dedicated to Study Abroad. Visit us any time, for travel advice like this:

Dont forget to Skype your family!

Three ways to see the world.• Attend classes overseas for

college credit. These fully vetted programs can last for a summer, a semester, or even a full academic year. Credits earned during summer and semester programs transfer to Indiana State.

• Gain international experience in your field. Study abroad can also include shorter trips, internships, field work, and many kinds of experiential learning.

• Tag along with an instructor. Many research and field experiences are faculty-led. These trips are for students who are enrolled in specific courses or lab programs.

How it works.

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Meet our instructors


“There is nothing to replace a one-on-one relationship with students.”

—Aruna ChandraProfessor, Management Information Systems and Business Education

Aruna Chandrasekaran (Chandra for short)

Linda BehrendtAssociate ProfessorApplied Health Sciences

“My favorite professor is Dr. Linda Behrendt. Dr Behrendt is a professor in the Applied Health Sciences Department and teaches Human Development and Family Studies courses. Dr. Behrendt is my favorite professor because she genuinely cares about her students and helping them succeed. She challenges us in class because she whats us to gain the most out of our college experience. She is one of the most supportive and helpful professors I've had at State.”

—Corry SmithHuman Development and Family Studies

Marilyn BischInstructor Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

“My favorite professor at Indiana State is Dr. Marilyn Bisch. She taught my Honors 301 course which was about Oscar Wilde. Throughout this course she brought his grandson to our class to talk about our research with him. We also traveled to Wisconsin and worked with a class there to present our research on Oscar Wilde. Her enthusiasm and approachable personality made the class my favorite I've taken. She pushed us to reach our potential and taught us valuable information about research.

—Julie GoodwinBiology Major

Richard KjonaasProfessorChemistry and Physics

“My favorite professor at Indiana State is my organic chemistry lecture and lab professor, Dr. Kjonaas. He is one of my favorite professors because he genuinely cared about how his students did in the classroom as well as out of it. Organic chemistry can be a very puzzling course but he taught the information in such a clear way that I could understand fairly easily! Chemistry can sometimes become dull or overwhelming but Dr. Kjonaas kept the class attentive and relaxed by telling his funny stories about his college days in the lab. He helps his students get through a course that most students find difficult!”

—Rodney LockmanBiology major and Chemistry minor

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Highlights

ArtProgress in a friendly, supportive environment with lots of one-on-one teaching and mentoring. Show your work and help run one of three galleries on campus.

Biology Students can conduct independent research for credit.

CommunicationPrepare for a career in media relations, radio/TV/film, or journalism, and learn to navigate our media saturated environment. Production opportunities and internships abound.

Earth and Environmental SystemsOffers environmentally focused interdisciplinary degrees + traditional training in anthropology, geography, and geology.

Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsStudy French, German, Latin, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Greek, Italian, Japanese. Become certified to teach English as a second language (TESL). Pack your bags. Travel the world.

Arts and Humanities• Art • Art Education All Grade• Communication• English• English teaching• Fine Art• Language Studies• Language Studies teaching• Music composition• Music Education• Music Liberal Arts• Music Performance• Music Business• Philosophy• Theater

Social and Behavioral Sciences• African and African

American Studies• Criminology and Criminal

Justice• Economics• History• Legal Studies• Political Science• Psychology

Natural Sciences and Mathematics• Biology• Biology with specialization in

medical laboratory science• Chemistry• Computer Science• Earth and Environmental

Systems• Human and Environmental

Systems• Mathematics• Mathematics teaching• Physics• Science Education• Social Science Education

Pre-Professional Programs• Pre-engineering• Pre-optometry• Predentistry• Prelaw• Premedicine• Prepharmacy• Preveterinary

The College of Arts and Sciences is the cornerstone of academia at Indiana State. Here, students explore What It Means To Be Human On Planet Earth. Now that’s a broad topic. And there are a few different ways to look at it. These various approaches are roughly divided into the arts and the sciences. From there, you can break it down even more, which gives you a choice of 34 majors and seven preprofessional programs, all within our College of Arts and Sciences.

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

• Multidisciplinary Studies (create your own major)

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Professional ExposureAt other business schools, you study what leaders do on the job. At Indiana State, you do what leaders do, from day one, for class credit and bragging rights. These are typical jobs our students take on—beginning their freshman year:

Ahh, commerce. It’s what happens when people and money get together; and it makes the world go around. If commerce excites you, you’ll want to explore the Scott College of Business.

As you’ll see below, the business faculty offer many opportunities to hone your business skills in the real world.

Do you have the vision to lead organizations into a new era? Do you want to inspire people to fulfill their potential? Do you want to own your own business and direct your own future? In Indiana State’s Scott College of Business, you’ll learn how to carve your niche in a world filled with endless possibilities.

And don’t fret. We’ll help you get through Statistics.

Majors• Accounting• Business Administration• Business Education• Finance• Financial Services• Insurance and Risk

Management • Management• Management Information

Systems

• Marketing• Operations and Supply

Chain Management

Minors• Financial Services• Forensic Accounting• Motorsports Management• Sales and Negotiations

SCOTT COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

SCOTT COLLEGE OF BUSINESSHighlightsOperations and Supply Chain Management Practice your pitch! Learn to read people across the globe while you negotiate deals in the virtual world of Second Life.

Motorsports Management MinorWhat could be better than solving real-world business challenges facing the motorsports industry on the NASCAR Kinetics Team? Throwing an official viewing party during the race!

Sycamores Business Advisors ClassWhat do you get when you combine a business strategy capstone project with delicious slices of pizza? You get to navigate the world of business with the entirely student-run Executive Express Café.

Excess and Surplus Lines InsuranceTake a class overseas! Explore the world of insurance brokerage in London with Indiana State business students during a spring break trip of a lifetime.

West Central Indiana Small Business Development CenterFrom Federal Hall, students just like you can help local companies and nonprofits develop business and marketing strategies that provide much needed services to the Wabash Valley.

AccreditationAccredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International. Fewer than 30 percent of all business colleges worldwide achieve this prestigious international accreditation. It requires continuous improvement and uncompromising standards. We’re one of the few.

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The Bayh College offers student-teaching opportunities overseas or on an American Indian reservation.

BAYH COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

The sheer joy of teaching fills the corridors of University Hall.

Judging by the accolades our programs, professors, and graduates continue to accrue, you’d have to say that “educating the educator” is our specialty here at Indiana State.

Why become a teacher, counselor, school psychologist, principal, or superintendent? We can give you hundreds of reasons. Let’s start with these:

Teaching is learning. The more you teach, the more you satisfy your own curiosity about the world.

Every day is different. No monotony, no boredom, no cubicles.

Teachers are free to innovate. You’re allowed to create lesson plans and run your classroom as you see fit.

Teaching makes you a better parent. Your knowledge and skills can be a boon to your own kids’ education.

Teachers share the love. When you love to read or solve equations or make music, it shows. And when you teach it, your passion ignites a flame in someone else.

Teachers lead. And not just in schools. Many teachers become government leaders, or impact public policy, or travel overseas to share their organizational skills with groups who need them.

Teachers leave a legacy. As an educator, you’ll plant thousands of seeds in the minds of young students. Somewhere down the road, those seeds will take root. One by one, your students will do amazing things, and you will be remembered.

Our education majors get more time with kids, right from the start.Now that's an advantage that can land you a good job.

Indiana State sends education students into local classrooms, beginning their freshman year, to observe and assist real teachers in action. If you enroll in our Bayh College of Education, you won’t have to wonder if traditional teaching is right for you—you’ll find out fast.

You’ll spend more and more time in a school setting with each passing year. Once you’re a senior, you’re on track to spend not just a semester, but the entire year as a student teacher through a program called TOTAL. You’ll gain twice as much teaching experience as your peers in other education programs.


Early Childhood Education CenterThe Bayh College of Education runs a top-rated child care center right on campus. The center provides quality care and education to children ages six weeks to five years, and also serves as a training site for Indiana State students.

Majors and Minors• Elementary Education• Special Education with

Elementary Education• Speech-Language

Pathology (professional non-teaching)

Minors• Early Childhood Education

English as a New Language

• Reading

BAYH COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

“You understand what happens in the teaching world,” he said. “It prepares you entirely for student teaching. Folks I’ve talked to said it flies by. They’re prepared for what to expect. You feel at ease because you’ve experienced it.”

Note: Students desiring to teach in a junior high, middle school or senior high school should select a teaching major listed in Majors and Concentrations on page 106.

Brandon Chambers, from Bloomington, Indiana, recently finished his TOTAL experience.

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CoLLEGE oF HEALtH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Get ready to: • Gain real-world experience treating Sycamore athletes at our cutting-

edge rehab clinic• Conduct and publish research as an undergraduate • Train alongside student nurses, occupational therapists, social workers,

and speech pathologists in the RHIC Simulation Center (see page 59)• Participate in mock disaster drills with local fire and

police departments

Health care today is team based, multi-faceted, and interprofessional.

So is the college that teaches it here at Indiana State University. For you, that means semesters filled with rigorous study, followed by exciting, think-on-your-feet rehearsals at real clinics and hospitals.

You’ll work alongside a variety of medical specialists and have many opportunities to specialize yourself. In service to the health care teams of tomorrow, the college offers new concentrations in health administration, health psychology, environmental health, and public health nutrition, as

well as minors in massage therapy and dance, and a certificate in gerontology, to name a few.

Our graduates will enter a rapidly changing world where practitioners are evaluated based on patient satisfaction and outcomes. So whether you strive to become a nurse, dietician, athletic trainer, or social worker, we’ll strive to help you practice flawless teamwork delivered with great skill and genuine compassion.

The term “Athletic Training” can be misleading. Rather than train people as personal or fitness trainers do, certified athletic trainers provide medical services to all kinds of people, not just athletes and sports teams. These clinicians work in numerous settings to prevent, diagnose, treat, and rehabilitate injuries and medical conditions. And demand for ATs is growing. As the number of professional and student athletes as well as physically active adults increases, so does the need for qualified athletic trainers.

Highlights

Study AbroadNursing and social work students learn as much about themselves as they learn about their field of study when they spend spring break counseling children and providing medical assistance, like shots and IVs, to needy populations in foreign countries.

PharmacotherapeuticsDiscover the art and science behind pathology, pharmacology, and nursing care by administering medication and delving deeply into patient needs.

Occupational TherapyEveryone deserves a chance to live a meaningful life. In this class you’ll learn how to help individuals with disabilities develop the skills they need to achieve their dreams.

Family and Child WelfareImprove the quality of life for parents and children who face unique challenges in contemporary society.


Majors• Athletic Training• Dietetics• Food Service Mangement• Health Sciences• Human Development and

Family Studies

• Physical Education— All Grade

• Physical Education—Exercise Science

• Recreation and Sport Management

• Social Work

School of Nursing• Nursing

Minors• Coaching Education• Community Health• Dance• Environmental Health

Sciences• Food and Nutrition• Gerontology (Certificate)• Human Development

and Family Studies

• Martial Arts• Massage Therapy• Recreation and Sport

Management• Recreation Management

and Youth Leadership• Social Welfare• Strength and Conditioning

COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

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Majors• Architecture and

Engineering Technology• Automation and Control

Engineering Technology• Automotive Engineering

Technology• Aviation Management• Civil Engineering Technology • Computer Engineering

Technology• Construction Management• Electronics Engineering

Technology• Engineering Technology• Human Resource

Development• Information Technology

• Interior Architecture Design• Manufacturing Engineering

Technology• Mechanical Engineering

Technology• Packaging Engineering

Technology• Professional Aviation Flight

Technology• Safety Management• Technology and Engineering

Education• Technology Management• Textiles, Apparel, and

Merchandising• Unmanned Systems

Today’s automated production environments call for a new breed of engineering professional. Technicians and specialists must learn to communicate across disciplines, work in fast-moving teams, and solve problems on the spot—often in extreme circumstances. Indiana State’s experiential learning programs in technology and engineering technology produce graduates with real-life readiness to match the demands of their chosen field.

Twenty undergraduate programs and seven graduate programs keep the College of Technology buzzing with activity. Technology graduates become technical specialists, managers, supervisors, pilots, educators, trainers, designers, team leaders, buyers, technical sales reps, and more.

COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

Highlights

Aviation TechnologyLay the groundwork for a successful future traveling the world as a pilot. You’ll learn how to master an aircraft with aerodynamics, weight, and balance, physiology, cross country planning, and decision-making skills.

Textiles, Apparel, and MerchandisingLearn about the culture of clothing through technological advancements, fashion business, the principles of fashion movement, and the history and traditions of Western dress.

Computer Engineering TechnologyDo you want a career straight out of a science fiction novel? You can program robots, automate systems, design AC circuits, and understand the communications and methodologies of the Internet.

Information TechnologyAnalyze and program systems that develop creative solutions to complex technological problems. With a smörgåsbord of electives, you can learn java, graphic design, COBOL programming, and database processing.

Working It in the Real WorldStudents in the simulated manufacturing company (SIMCO) course run through the steps of creating a project, from idea conception to finished product, as if they were running a private company.

GOOD TO KNOW.

Each technology program is guided by an industrial advisory board comprised of managers, professionals, and experts in the field.


Where you could intern

• American Airlines• Bemis• Boston Scientific• Caterpillar• Chrysler• Cummins• Delta Airlines• Eli Lilly• Duke Energy• ExxonMobil• Hewlett Packard• North American Lighting• Rolls Royce• Southwest Airlines• Time Warner• Vera Bradley• Zenith Products

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Campus LifeSO EASY TO BELONG.

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Welcome to our worldIt feels like a park–for big kids. You’ll stroll down tree-lined sidewalks, through well-kept gardens and courtyards on your way to class. Some buildings are rich in history; others are sleek and new. Thought-provoking pieces of

contemporary sculpture dot the campus; you’ll soon be saying, “Meet me by the trumpets.” Wherever you go, people smile and say hello. Here’s a quick tour.

John W. Moore Welcome Center

Probably the first place you’ll visit. The Welcome Center is the front door of the university. Inside is a big living room where you can sit down and get to know us. It’s where you start your guided campus tour, meet with admissions counselors, and get help with financial aid, scholarships, housing, dining arrangements, and orientation.

Dede Plaza

Just outside the Student Union, Dede (pronounced Dee-Dee) Plaza is the crossroads of campus life. Students study and picnic on the terraced steps. Graduating seniors are expected to run through the fountain after they finish their last final. You’ll head to Dede Plaza often for club gatherings, dances, and theater events.

Our campus is easy-going, diverse, and supremely livable.


Other dining spots around campus

The Commons

This is where you regroup and fuel up. Grab something from Pizza Hut, George’s Café, or Taco Bell. Plug in your laptop and join your study group or pull up a seat with your friends and cut loose after a long day. Life happens in the Commons.

Memorial Stadium

With two All American players and a winning record, Indiana Sycamore football is all the rage these days. Suddenly, a home game at Memorial Stadium is a day-long party.

Welcome to Tent City. Students and alums mix and mingle at the stadium on game days, sharing old stories and making new ones. The Forest roars after every touchdown. The stadium is more than a place. It’s a ride.

ISU Treehouse

The ISU Treehouse is Indiana State’s online social headquarters. It’s a vast database of, essentially, everything and everyone that’s happening on campus. Log in to connect with other students, check out clubs and organizations, or find something interesting to do.

Jazzman’s CaféUniversity Hall

Executive Express CaféFederal Hall

Daily GrindStalker Hall

Generations RestaurantHulman Memorial Student Union

Cup and Chaucer CaféCunningham Memorial Library

Lincoln Quad and Sycamore Dining Halls

Lets nosh

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STEP INTO THE STUDENT UNION

Suddenly you’re involved.


Be a Lounge Lizard.Art Gallery LoungeDo your homework, practice piano or gaze at art.

Sycamore LoungePlay games, shoot pool or watch a movie on a giant screen right on campus.

Plus four more lounges for study and group projects.

WHAT IS THE UNION BOARD?

The Hulman Memorial Student Union is the hub for

community life at Indiana State. The Union Board

is the group of students who work with University

leadership to program events, entertainment, student

forums, services, and amenities.

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We know how to treat our students right. Membership in the Rec Center is available to students who carry at least a six-hour course load, as are most exercise classes. The benefits of team sports, aerobics, strength training, exercise, and pure relaxation are immeasurable–bonding with your classmates is just one. Let’s get moving!

Gymnasium

• Badminton Courts • Basketball• Floor Hockey• Indoor Soccer • Volleyball

Natatorium

• Lap Pool • Leisure Pool • 22-Person Spa• Water Volleyball and Basketball• “Wet” Classroom for

Lifeguarding and SCUBA

Fitness Center

• Cardio and Strength-Training Equipment

• Cycling Room • Elevated Walking/Jogging Track• Free Weights

Body, Mind, Spirit

• Equipment Rooms• Health Assessments • Juice Bar • Locker Facilities• Massage Therapy Room• Personal Training • Relaxation Lounge• Sauna Room• Wireless Connectivity

Classes Like These

• Aerobics • Body Pump • Dance Aerobics• Hip-Hop • Martial Arts • Pilates• Spin• Step• Survival • Swimming Yoga • Zumba

Intramural Sports

• Basketball• Volleyball • Cornhole• Dodgeball• Handball

Meet me at the spa—I mean Rec Center.

• Indoor Hockey • Kickball • Pickleball • Soccer

• Swimming • Tennis• Tug-O-War• Wiffleball


There are 1.3 million items in the library’s collection. Its Fusion database alone holds 400,000 items. We offer 110 onsite computers for students and 269 databases

covering every subject imaginable. Our librarians publish a journal of research. Oh, but there’s so much more room in that brain of yours.

Check this out

• DVDs including new releases • Music CDs • Audio books on CD • Oh yes, we have books, too.

Peace and Quiet

• Quiet floors• Individual study rooms

Help and Sustenance

The Writing Center• Free writing and editing workshops

and individual consultations

Cup and Chaucer Café• Starbucks coffee, smoothies, and

substantial snacks

Technology

Computer labs • Both Macs and PCs on every floor

Media stations • Hook several laptops up to a flat

screen TV for group work

Printers, photocopiers, lamination services

Search

• Fusion catalogue search• Academic Search Complete• EndNote• Indiana State University Archives• Interlibrary Loan Service

Cunningham Memorial LibrarySettle in.

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Welcome to the club,times 200


Do you want to book performers in the lounges at the student union? Practice your Japanese? Or just rack up some awesome badminton stats? There’s a club for that at Indiana State.

We have more than 200 student organizations at State. Bonding with fellow videographers, athletes, gourmets, poets, and social activists is easy here. Just show up for a meeting.

Why go Greek?Some people like a busy social life; some don’t. Some like to attend organized activities with a group; others prefer to be spontaneous. If you think membership in a social club is for you, you’ll want to go through “recruitment” and meet the robust, kind-hearted group of Greeks at Indiana State.

There are 26 Greek-letter chapters at Indiana State.

Learn more about Sorority and Fraternity Lifeindstate.edu/greeklife

Creative WritingCeramicsGreat IdeasStudent NursingCircle KDance MarathonNonprofit LeadershipUp ‘Til DawnAfrican Student Union

International Student Organization

Japanese CultureFaith-BasedAikido ClubDance CrewA CapellaHonoraryCollege RepublicansAmnesty International

Females In Technology

Union Board26 Fraternities and Sororities

Interfaith FellowshipAquaticsBadmintonBasketballBaseballBowlingRugbyCyclingSoccerFishingVolleyballTennisWrestlingStudent GovernmentPolitical Science Club

Sycamore Ambassadors

Timmy Global Health

Colleges Against Cancer

A mere sampling

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Highlights

Tandem RaceTeams compete in a grueling 25-mile tandem bike race; everyone else makes a day of it. Since 1970.

Tricycle DerbyThe Indy 500 is kind of a bigger deal than this but not by much. The whole campus gathers at the Michael Simmons Student Activity Center, at Ninth and Sycamore on the Friday before Homecoming, for the Greatest Spectacle on Three Wheels. Since 1963.

Read more here.isumagazine.com/2012/09/miles-of-sycamore-memories/Homecoming

HomecomingA glorious fall weekend in covered bridge country. There’s the Tricycle Derby, Blue and White Parade, Tent City at the stadium for mega-tailgates, and, of course, the Big Game.

Donaghy DayStudents gather for one day to beautify the campus and surrounding areas. All new students participate in Donaghy Day during Fall Welcome Week.

HooplaTwo days of basketball fever. Men’s and women’s games, window-painting at the Hulman Center and—oh yes!—the Polar Plunge.

INDIANA STATE TRADITIONSTrust us. You’ll be talking about these for the rest of your life.


Nights (and lazy afternoons)out in Terre Haute

Terre Haute isn’t just a city; it’s a community. You can grow as much in these next four years out on the town as you can on campus. Yes, we have all the important staples—like Applebee’s, Old Navy, Game Stop, and AMC Theaters. But, look a little closer, and you’ll see that Terre Haute is much more than your typical college town.

Cool things to do when your parents are in town.

• Airboat rides on the Wabash River• Gallery tour at the Swope Art Museum• Square Donuts—Terre Haute’s own recipe for

square, yeast-rise donuts• Clabber Girl Museum—160 years of baking and

racing history. Which came first?• Art Spaces Sculpture Tour—Dozens of sculptures in

and around Terre Haute, online for downloadable tour guide

TERRE HAUTE AND BEYOND


Road trip!Western Indiana is known for its scenic beauty. Unleash your inner explorer—dig into one of the dozens of ancient Indiana caves, hike the luscious Gypsy Gulch in Turkey Run State Park or canoe down the lazy curves of Sugar Creek.

You can return to the good ole days at the Pioneer Village in Fowler Park, ride horses through Shakamak State Park, or play eighteen holes at Hulman Links.

When you’re done hitting the books, it’s time to venture out of your residence hall and de-stress in one of the most calming, beautiful places on earth.

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You say dorms; we say

Here, residence hall life isall about choices.

You can choose to live on an academic-themed housing floor where students are clustered by academic major, making it easy to form study groups and make friends.

Fraternity and sorority housing is available on campus. You can also apply to be part of residential, special interest programs, including the First-Year Initiative (FYI) program, and the Leadership Learning Community (LLC).

We also offer suite-style living and quiet floors, optimal for studying. Our friendly and supportive hall staff is available 24 hours a day to provide guidance as well as educational and social programming for residents. Freshman residences have academically focused staff to help students with classes, time management, and academic transition to college life.

All 11 residence halls are non-smoking and offer free cable TV, hardwire Internet, and wireless connections.

Living on campus, you’ll enjoy being close to classroom buildings, library, the Student Rec Center, Hulman Memorial Student Union, and dining halls. Not to mention the wild ruckus that occasionally ensues when classes are done.

For residence hall floor plans and more info on room features and amenities, visit indstate.edu/reslife


RES LIFE FAST FACTS

RESIDENCE HALL

FLOOR PLANS

How do I apply to live on-campus?

Once you’re admitted to Indiana State University, you be able to apply online at indstate.edu/reslife. The housing application is available January 1.

When will I find out which Residence Hall I’m in?

You are assigned to residence halls according to the lifestyle preference selected on your application. You’ll be contacted by early spring with your new Indiana State address.

And, most important: When do I find out who my roommate is?

Priority assignment deadline is May 1. Room and roommate assignments will be sent to your Indiana State email account and once your initial housing payment is received. You’ll be able to communicate with your new roommate via email and social media. Register for the same session to get to know each other in person at New Student Orientation.

To learn more, visit indstate.edu/reslife.

THE RESIDENT ASSISTANT:

YOUR LIFELINE.A Resident Assistant, or RA, will reside on your residence hall floor. This undergrad student staff member will be a valuable aid and resource for you. RAs don’t just keep the peace on the floor. They keep life fun and homework tolerable. They’re selected for their knowledge of Indiana State, ability to accept responsibility, sensitivity and concern for others, and their commitment to helping other students.

How will you set up your room?

Check out this video for some inspiration!

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YOUR OWN CASE OF THE ROOMMATE JITTERS.

For many freshmen, the scariest assignment comes before classes start. It’s the dreaded roommate assignment.

Seems like everyone has heard a few horror stories about roommates. And just like the stories you tell around a campfire, most are urban myths. The truth about roommate match-ups is that 98 percent of the time everyone

winds up satisfied. You and your roommate may not become besties, but you’ll figure out how to get along, even appreciate each other. It’s what college is all about.

So when those jitters hit, ask a friend or relative about their experiences with college roommates. We bet you’ll come away relieved.

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Dining Services

Burger King. Chicken Parmesan. Biscuits and gravy. Pizza. Salads. Wraps or Chinese.

We have so many dining options; you can eat something and somewhere different every night.

Dining at State is a community experience centered on culinary expertise, fresh ingredients, healthy options, and a shared sense of environmental and social responsibility. On your next campus visit, please join us for a meal and enjoy great food and an inviting atmosphere, designed especially for our Sycamore family.

Food for your many moods.

You won’t always have time for bacon and eggs in the morning—just like there’ll be nights when you want a relaxing, full course dinner with friends. Whether it’s a bagel on the go or a second helping of mac and cheese, Indiana State has a full range of options for how, when, and where you fuel up.

• Choose one of our convenient residential dining plans.• Lost meal card? You can pick up a temporary voucher

right away and never miss a meal.• We provide services for all special dietary needs,

including vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free. • We have special plans for commuter students, too.• You can even roll over leftover credits at the end of

the semester.• Use our online Meal Plan Wizard to calculate which

combination of Credits and Cash is likely to work for you: tinyurl.com/indstateplanwiz


The Dining Service program consists of two units of payment, Campus Credits and Commons Cash. Credits are used for all-you-care-to-eat meals in residence hall dining rooms. Flex Meal Plans include Commons Cash to be used at Quick Service restaurants in the Commons and Coffee Shops around campus. These two work together to provide one of the most flexible meal plans ever conceived for a university campus.

Campus Credits

Campus Credits and Commons Cash will be loaded onto your student ID, which acts as a debit card. When used in the Sycamore and Lincoln Quad residence hall dining rooms, campus credits give you a whole lot of meal for your money. Breakfast is six credits, lunch is eight, and dinner costs you 11 credits. A checker swipes your ID as you enter the dining hall; after that, you can have all you care to eat.

Credits can also be used on a limited basis for fast food at Lincoln Quad on the Run, and on weekends at Einstein’s, Burger King, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, Mein Bowl, and Subconnection.

The 411 on Food ServiceWhat is Commons Cash?

Some people just need Einstein’s Bagels or a few scoops of Eddy’s ice cream to get them through their French homework. Commons Cash lets you buy food at any venue on campus, including the residence dining halls, the Commons, and the various cafes throughout campus. Commons Cash (also called points) has a dollar-for-dollar value. Be aware: it spends quicker.

What do I do if I get low on credits? It’s easy to add credits to your account. Just stop by Dining Services in the Residential Life Office and add credits to your card. A credit is $0.20 for residents and $0.35 for commuters.

For more information on dining services at Indiana State visit indstate.edu/reslife/foodsvc or call 812-237-4138.

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AthleticsNEVER A DULL MOMENT

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INDIANA STATE SYCAMORES

Men’s Teams

BaseballBasketball Cross Country FootballTrack and Field

(indoor/outdoor)

Campus Venues

Women’s Teams

BasketballCross Country GolfSoccer Softball Swimming and DivingTrack and Field

(indoor/outdoor)Volleyball

The ArenaVolleyball

Eleanor Forsythe St. John ComplexSoftball

Gibson Track and Field ComplexTrack and Field

Hulman CenterBasketball

Bob Warn FieldBaseball

Memorial Stadium Football • Soccer

LaVern Gibson Championship CourseCross Country

Country Club of Terre HauteGolf

Vigo County School Corporation Aquatic CenterSwimming and Diving


SYCAMORE SPIRIT

Sparkette Dance Team members serve as enthusiastic spirit-boosters for the university, both on and off campus.

If you’d like to know more, please visit:indstate.edu/sparkettes

The Cheer Team members spring from outstanding high school cheer programs throughout the country.

If you’d like to know more, please visit:indstate.edu/cheer

What is the Forest?

A collaboration of Indiana State University’s Intercollegiate Athletics Department and Student Government Association, the Forest is the main student section at Indiana State University athletics events. It’s easy to get in on the fun—just join! The Forest consists of Indiana State’s most passionate, energetic, and noisy students. Members receive priority seating in the student section for every football and men’s and women’s basketball game and other athletics home events.


The university’s fight song was first performed at a homecoming eve pep rally on October 20, 1939.

“March On! (You Fighting Sycamores)”

March on! March on, you fighting Sycamores, Sycamores!March on, you Statesmen tried and true!March on! March on to glorious victoryRaise that flag of royal blue!March on! March on, you fighting Sycamores, Sycamores!Shout out that vict'ry song!Onward, ever onward to our goal!As we march on and on!Go Big Blue! Fight Big Blue!GO! STATE! WIN!

Practice Indiana State Fight Song

To Do Before Orientation:

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Yes, those are trees.

Trees like to be useful.Sycamores are realistic, hardworking people who take college seriously. They’re loyal to friends, devoted to family, and ready to try anything. Trees stand with one another, and for the world.

We are Sycamores

Smooth as ‘Glass’Deirdre Dugan’s shift as a hospital charge nurse was eventful.

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The Center employs several incredibly lifelike training mannequins – some very smart dummies, if you will. The mannequins heave and groan, voice complaints, endure trauma, grow pale, gain and lose blood pressure—playing out scenes that have been programmed onto simulation computers.

From directing search efforts for the confused patient to discussing the

risks of delaying emergency surgery and pitching in to help resuscitate a patient, Dugan handled each challenge with precision and poise.

Others will learn from her experience, because a tiny camera and computer attached to the eyeglasses she was wearing recorded her every movement.

The pulse-racing excitement was just fantasy and the hospital unit Dugan led was fictional. Dugan, of Sullivan, is a student in Indiana State University’s accelerated degree nursing program. The Alzheimer’s and appendicitis patients were simply actors and the patient with a blood clot just one of several sophisticated mannequins used every day at the Rural Health Innovation Collaborative Simulation Center. Google Glass is one of several new teaching tools the center is using.

The Simulation Center offers a safe way for students and health care providers to fine tune their skills using real-life scenarios without using actual patients.

get to the outcomes that they would like to see with their patients.”

While cameras are already in place throughout the Simulation Center, they are mounted in the ceiling and thus provide a birds-eye view of activity.

Google Glass records the students “point-of-view” experience, Owegi noted.

Testing and evaluation of Google Glass has just begun but educators say the device offers promise for improving health care education.

“In spite of students having the education to develop their critical thinking and clinical judgment through limited clinical experiences, sometimes we want them to translate the theoretical concepts they’ve learned more quickly in a clinical environment, and what they’re looking at tells us what they value more,” Owegi said.

“If they’re seeing their patient go down and they’re fixated on the monitor and not looking at their patient, we as educators can jump in and say, ‘You need to make that connection. It’s OK to glance at the monitor, but that focus should be translated back, reverted back

An Alzheimer’s patient walked away from his room without being noticed, and an extensive search of the floor came up empty.

“We were running what is referred to as a high-fidelity multi-patient simulation event,” said Robert Owegi, nursing instructor at Indiana State.

“The students have to use some of the education experience they’ve gathered so far at Indiana State University… to


Advancing health care where it’s needed most.

The complexity of modern health care calls for a new breed of health care professional. Nurses, doctors, technicians, and specialists must learn to communicate across disciplines, work in fast-moving teams, and solve problems on the spot—often in extreme circumstances. Interprofessional education is vital for any healthcare worker today, and especially needed in underserved rural areas.

Thanks to the RHIC Simulation Center, Indiana State students conduct an unprecedented number of rehearsals for real life. Here, a full array of health care professions can gather for practice scenarios. Cross-disciplinary teams—including Union Hospital’s experienced doctors and nurses—treat make-believe patients with very real complications. Students immerse themselves in computer-simulated surgery and react to complicated emergency room dramas. As the minutes tick by, Indiana’s future doctors, nurses, and med techs confront life-or-death situations scripted by simulation experts.

They graduate with real-life readiness to match the demands of their important work.

to your patient so that you can react appropriately,’” he said.

Dugan said she was initially nervous about having to complete the simulation exercises while wearing the camera-equipped glasses, but soon she barely noticed the camera’s presence.

“I thought I was just going to see it the whole time but you actually don’t even notice it when you’re looking straight forward. You have to look up into the corner of the glasses and focus on it to see it,” she said. “This is just someone wearing glasses and nobody really even thinks about it recording.

There are times I don’t even realize what it’s recording because I’m just looking around doing what I would normally do during the simulation.”

Google Glass is not yet available to the public, but organizations interested in testing it can submit applications to Google explaining their goals for such tests, said Jack Jaeger, director of the Simulation Center.

Google approved Jaeger’s application and permitted the Rural Health Innovation Collaborative to purchase one Google Glass as an “Explorer,” which is Google’s term for groups and organizations pledging to use the instrument in innovative and unusual ways.

“Healthcare simulation is an important and beneficial educational tool in teaching the next generation of providers how to care for complex patient situations,” Jaeger said. “Google Glass puts us on the cutting edge of this training method. It allows us to see and learn from a student’s visual point of view. And this allows our center to do things that very few places in the country are capable of doing. It’s very exciting.”

Students from Indiana State’s applied medicine and rehabilitation and social work departments have joined nursing students in testing Google Glass at the Simulation Center, along with students from Indiana University School of Medicine-Terre Haute and Ivy Tech Community College.

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Jones is also fascinated about being able to control an aircraft without actually being

in the cockpit.

“I like the idea of controlling something that is not directly in my hands,” he said. “I’m a

‘How does that work?’ kind of guy, so I like the concept of operating a device by remote control and learning how it works with radio waves.”

“There is potential for unmanned systems to change the way that people live their daily lives,” said Bob English, dean of the College of Technology.

“It’s going to have a tremendous impact on logistical, transportation and health care systems. It will reduce the cost of moving small packages and products from one point to another,” he said. “I truly believe that it will have a dynamic impact on the way we live. Either you lead or you follow, and we want to lead.”

That’s why the college launched the minor three years ago and plans to roll out an unmanned systems major as early as this fall. The popularity of the minor surprised even its biggest supporters.

“We thought maybe 50 to 60 students would pursue the minor, and we’ve had more than

Anthony “AJ” Jones will graduate this spring from Indiana State University’s aviation program, but he’s not interested in flying a plane—at least not in the conventional manner. Jones is completing a bachelor’s degree in aviation management and has his sights set on overseeing some level of flight operations with his feet firmly planted on the ground. But he has a backup plan. He’s completing a minor in unmanned systems, which he says is the future of aviation. “I’m in love with flight. I love everything about it, except I don’t want to be a pilot,” the Indianapolis resident said. “I love the management side.”

INDIANA STATE LEADS WAY IN UNMANNED SYSTEMS


150 so far. Sixty have already graduated,” said Richard Baker, founding director of the Center for Unmanned Systems and Human Capital Development. He notes the minor has attracted students from 11 areas of study, including criminology and geology, as well as aviation.

While much of the world’s attention has been on unmanned aerial vehicles, Indiana State’s program also includes ground and amphibious vehicles, Baker said.

“Our students get hands-on experience with everything,” he said. “They actually start out by flying small helicopters. They actually build a small-wheeled or tracked vehicle, and they do competitions among themselves, so they get a breadth across all three systems. They learn how to apply the technology to other industries: insurance, for such things as tornado damage assessments, as well as logistics, agriculture, you name it.”

Indiana State is the only institution in the region that is pursuing the unmanned sector, said Matt Konkler, executive director of the National Center for Complex Operations.

“Indiana State has assumed some risk. They’ve been entrepreneurial in a way. They’ve been one of the first to get in line and to take initiative,” he said.

Faculty and staff have “been there, done that and understand the operations side and the human side,” Konkler added. “There are a lot of institutions who have jumped into this arena and have not been able to bring the assets to the table that Indiana State has.”

Because of its early commitment to unmanned systems, Indiana State is in a position to help influence national standards, said Jeffrey Hauser, executive director of Terre Haute International Airport-Hulman

Field, assistant adjutant general with the Indiana Air National Guard and an adjunct faculty member in the university’s aviation department.

“We worked last year with the Association of Unmanned Vehicle Systems International in Washington, D.C., and a couple months later, they had us form a group of all of the universities working with unmanned systems to come up with different disciplines as far as academics, what sort of courses

should be taught, as well as safety, and get all of the universities to work together.”

Hauser also briefed the Indiana Congressional delegation.

“We want them to be as informed as possible,” he said. “When they have questions or issues that people call in about, that they know how to get answers, so it’s important we link the three together: industry, higher education and the government/military.”

While some may have safety concerns about unmanned systems, supporters note such concerns were also raised when airplanes and even automobiles were first invented.

“We just have to look at it as a change,” said Jones. “What are the safeguards? That’s all we hear in unmanned vehicles is ‘safety, safety, safety.’”

“Our students get hands-on experience with everything…”— Richard Baker

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Diving into LearningIndiana State University science professors are taking a page from moms who puree vegetables and mix the nutrition—undetected—into tasty dishes for their children. Only instead of vegetables, it’s physics, chemistry, and biology served in the form of marine science.

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Rathburn recently ventured to San Diego with Carolyn Wallace,

formerly an Indiana State faculty member, Steffen Wilkinson, an earth science student at Indiana State, and Melissa Jordan, a seventh grade science teacher at Woodrow Wilson Middle School in Terre Haute.

Their objective was to gather hands-on experiences and develop lessons for a pilot program aimed at helping Indiana middle school teachers incorporate more hands-on marine science lessons in their classrooms. The group is planning a workshop for a small group of teachers this summer, with hopes of getting additional funding and then spring boarding the pilot program into a much larger scale.

“We were able to see a number of different things firsthand that would enable a middle school or high school

“Sometimes when people think about physics or chemistry or biology or geology, it’s just boring old science. Yet, when they think of oceanography, they think of dolphins and whales and sharks and tsunamis—and we can incorporate all branches of science into discussions about these and other aspects of oceanography,” said Tony Rathburn, professor of geology at Indiana State.


teacher to convey the excitement of science to students,” Rathburn said. “One of the reasons we chose to show them oceanography is because oceanography is very interdisciplinary. If you’re a science teacher and you’re really not so interested in physics, but you like biology, you can still use oceanography and focus on that (biology) aspect. Or you can choose to focus on the physics aspects of oceanography.”

For Jordan, the experience was everything she’d hoped for.

“I’ve been on this path of realizing experiential learning is not only for the students, but also for the teachers themselves. I became the learner on this trip. It also reinforced what I do in the classroom,” Jordan said. “I saw things that I had already been teaching, but now I have a picture of that fault line and that hanging and foot wall that I can now share with them. So, you have that story that is more meaningful to you and becomes more meaningful to your students.”

During the trip, the group met with University of San Diego faculty and toured the Anza-Borrego Desert, where they visited geological sites, including Fossil Canyon. They also explored Canyon Sin Nombre where they encountered geological features such as cross-cutting strata and rock folds, and the landscape’s flora and fauna. Why the desert, you may ask? Well, the desert, at one time was under water. Later in the trip, group members were able to connect the marine fossils they saw

there with the living counterparts in the ocean, Rathburn said.

The group journeyed to the La Jolla area, where they saw the protected salt marsh at Torrey Pines Beach, a cliff face, and fossils. When they encountered evidence of ancient sea level changes in the cliff, Rathburn said he “was able to explain it right there, using beach sand as a chalkboard.”

At Birch Aquarium, which is the public outreach center for Scripps Institution of Oceanography, they paid extra attention to the hands-on displays, such as touch tanks, a shark eggs exhibit, and a kelp forest with indigenous creatures. The group hopes to recreate these types of teaching tools by developing a hands-on, mobile aquarium system for the summer workshop—and beyond.

“On the beach, we saw lots of different types of seaweed,” Rathburn said. “To this group, it was very, very different. ‘What is that?’ That’s seaweed. ‘Well, what is that?’ That’s seaweed, too. And here’s part of the kelp forest. ‘What’s that big bulge?’ That’s part of a system to help keep it floating. We were able to see these things without having to snorkel or dive.”

Another adventure took them out on a Scripps Institution of Oceanography research vessel, which trawled samples from along the bottom and in mid-water, collecting a wide variety of strange deep-water creatures. They worked together with Scripps researchers and graduate students,

“One of the reasons we chose to show them oceanography is because oceanography is very interdisciplinary.”— Tony Rathburn

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The fact the group’s luggage was “way over weight” from samples they collected was a good indicator of the trip’s success, Rathburn said.

processing samples, obtaining sea water for future analyses and profiling the ocean for conductivity, temperature, and depth. Each procedure was a hands-on opportunity for the group.

The fact the group’s luggage was “way over weight” from samples they collected was a good indicator of the trip’s success, Rathburn said.

“This program will bring science in that we typically don’t have in our curriculum for seventh grade. Something like this will give even more opportunity to get science to them that is even more relatable, more easy to understand, to hopefully hook them,” Jordan said. “Since the students don’t get a lot of (oceanography), they’re going to be very engaged.”

Being involved in an excursion with different types of educators—scientists, researchers and professors—allowed Jordan to bounce ideas off them and get a different perspective.

“It was an awesome experience. I’m glad they involved me in the project,” Jordan said. “It was cool to share many aspects of my job with professors and grad students. They were surprised that the things I’m teaching, they’re reinforcing in the college classroom. It was good for them to hear we’re trying to give students those basics science concepts that they’ll learn on a deeper level in college.

“It was really renewing for a teacher who is passionate about her job,” she added. “I’m part of something bigger. It makes me want to find ways to make my experiences even more meaningful.”


Where in the world is Professor Rathburn?These are just a few of the amazing places Rathburn’s research has taken him —and his students:

Antarctica via Chile—examined seafloor seasonality.

Australia—Sampled the Eastern Australian margin seafloor from Tasmania to Brisbane.

Costa Rica—Sampled places where methane seeps out of seafloor sediments using manned submersible Alvin, which was used in the initial discovery of the Titanic. Students traveled 1,000 meters to the seafloor in a three-person sub to direct the sampling of sediments, rocks, and creatures.

Southern California—Collected seafloor sediments and the creatures that live in them.

Unimak Island, Alaska—Used remotely operated vehicle Jason, also from the Titanic mission, to investigate geology and ecology of area that had reportedly been the cause of a tsunami.

Venice, Italy—Worked on pollution research in the Venice Lagoon.

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Mitch Lathrop, B.S. Theater 2010, meets with Indiana State students to share his experiences as a video designer in L.A.


Sycamores in BloomMEET A FEW MEMBERS OF OUR ALUM NETWORK.BELIEVE US, THIS IS JUST THE TIP OF THE ICEBERG.

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There’s no need to feel alone. Once you graduate, you join Indiana State’s family of alumni. Our alumni

are a special group. They’re successful and connected. They’re serving their communities and doing big things. Yet they’re also down-to-earth, downright caring, and eager to help their fellow Sycamores.

Does that mean an alum can get you a job? Sometimes. Sometimes not. It definitely means our alums will cheer you on. They’ll share their wisdom and tell you how they turned their diplomas into rich, rewarding careers.

Let’s hear from a few of them now.

You’ve worn the cap and gown, walked across our stage, and placed a firm grip on your diploma.

Now what?


Christine (Olson) Hill,Marketing ’93

Although she is not one to look back at a path not taken, Christi Hill says wouldn’t have the life she enjoys today if she hadn’t attended Indiana State. She joined Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly in 1994 and now serves as the Customer Experience Strategy Leader. She is a founding member of the Google Health Partner Council, Digital Health Coalition and serves on several boards.

“I believe there is a lot of divine intervention in what we do,” Hill said. “Our lives are decided by what choices we make but sometimes we just know when a choice is right. That’s the way it felt about attending ISU. I have been blessed with the family and life I have today and that wouldn’t be true if I hadn’t chosen ISU.”

Connia Nelson Office Administration ’77

As senior vice president for human resources with Verizon Communications, Connia Nelson is responsible for the global employee experience for 175,000 Verizon employees. Some of her best memories from Indiana State include singing soprano

in the Ebony Majestic choir and making lifelong friends.

“Some of the people I met freshman year in the dorm have bonded into a family relationship. You can’t place a value on friendships like that,” she said.

Jerod AdlerSocial Studies Education ’05, History GR ’08

During his undergraduate years, Jerod Adler played basketball for the Sycamores. While obtaining his master’s degree at Indiana State, Adler also played professional basketball in Europe. He played two years in Switzerland and was then drafted by the Fort Wayne Mad Ants before suffering a season-ending injury.

“It was a great privilege playing for the Sycamores. It required a great deal of time and effort on a daily

basis, but I enjoyed it,” Adler said. “Playing Division 1 was always my dream, and it came as an extra surprise to have the opportunity to play professionally. I loved it. For a D1 athlete, a study-abroad program is out of the question. Although basketball once precluded such an opportunity, it ultimately allowed me to live abroad and play for a few years and make many great memories in the process.”

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On one wall of Jason Miles’ in-home studio are more than 100 snapshots of artists he’s made music with—Luther, Vanessa, Sting. On another wall are certificates for the Grammys he’s won and for which he has been nominated. Gold and platinum discs honoring millions of album sales? Check. Emmy nomination? Check.

“This is a very progressive campus. It really is. They’re thinking in the future,” he said. “Indiana State has moved into a place they can be very proud of. The performing art school is terrific, the instruments they have there are great, and obviously people have been working and are committed, and now hopefully, to tie the community together with the school.”

Cory GrahamElementary and Special Education, ’10

After graduating from Indiana State, Cory Graham has embarked on an ambitious career. He has been the first teacher of a new program in Warren Township Schools and served as an administrator in Indianapolis during Arlington High School’s first year as a turnaround school. He then joined the staff of newly established Tindley Collegiate Academy—all by the time he turned 27.

“I’m just glad to be here,” Graham said. “I’m grateful to Indiana State for helping me grow, and for helping me with understanding just how important education is, because I developed a passion for education while at Indiana State. I have been privileged to have many wonderful mentors, too many to name, throughout the duration of my continuous evolution.”

Andrew Beaven Physics, Chemistry Minor ’11

After being bit by the research bug during Indiana State’s Summer Undergraduate Research Experience, Andrew Beaven has worked with collaborators at the prestigious National Institute of Health and Weill Cornell Medical College, as well as conducted graduate studies at the University of Kansas.

“My time in SURE was a transformational experience, and I don’t mean that lightly,” said Beaven of Marshall, Ill. “It was one of the first experiences in my life where a proverbial light bulb was turned on — I could see more of the world than I ever had before. There’s so much still left unknown in the world. It’s hard not to be motivated and excited.”

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ADVICETOCOLLEGE STUDENTS

Carl Nicks, ’80As manager of player relations for the Indiana

Pacers and former teammate of Larry Bird, Carl Nicks says his life has come full circle. “This is the perfect job for me, because I’m a basketball guy. The players know that 30 years ago, I was where they are now. To give something back to these young guys, to travel with the team, to work with Larry Bird—I am so blessed.”

Jeanette Hooker, ’07, GR ’09Jeanette Hooker describes

herself as “super shy” when she first arrived at Indiana State. Today, she has the high profile, people-oriented occupation of events logistics manager for George P. Johnson, a multi-national corporation that specializes in event and brand marketing. “At ISU, I was really able to get out of my introverted shell and get involved on campus.”

Maulik Khatadia, ’06, GR ’09Join student activities: “A

major component of my job is to work in a team setting on various client engagements, and these teams could change from time to time. Looking back, in each of the organizations I was involved in and on-campus jobs I had, teamwork was always at the core of that activity. I learned not only the importance of team work, but also what it means to be a team member.”

Michael Holthouse, ’80While Michael Holthouse has held executive positions at some of America’s largest corporations, his work with nonprofits geared toward helping at-risk youth is his biggest accomplishment. “The harder I worked, the luckier I got, and now I’m in a position to focus on things way bigger than me.”

Matt Ulm, ’00Working in corporate video production, Matt Ulm

started polishing his videographer skills outside the classroom with Sycamore Beat. “I was selected as one of two student videographers to film the first basketball game when Indiana State played Indiana University. We interviewed Bobby Knight.”

Tommy Lynch, ’14Travel abroad: “That was hands down one of the best

experiences of my life. It was such an experience—something I was not prepared for. I thought I was, but I had no idea what I was going to experience and be a part of.”

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John Michael Vincent, ’93As host of a show described

as major market sports talk with small town common sense, JMV found his calling at Indiana State University’s WISU. “I love ISU. Every day there was fun for me. I played a lot of hoops there and practiced my craft. I wouldn’t change those days for anything.”

Chris Pillow, ’04A talented student-athlete playing wide receiver

for the Sycamores, Chris Pillow’s older teammates emphasized it was important to get a good education and have a career—besides football—in mind. “Everybody who plays football

wants to go on to the NFL, but not everyone makes it. And even those who do need to have a back-up plan in case they get injured and their football career is over. ISU really gave me a sense of direction.”

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SYCAMORE PRIDE

INDIANA STATEMEMORIES

Soulaf Abas, ’08, GR ’13Indiana State adjunct

professor Soulaf Abas, ’08, GR ’13, works to help Syrian refugee children heal with an art and letter exchange with students in Terre Haute. Her work is described as a ray of hope in the midst of the brutality and fighting.

Sally Neville, ’74Sally Neville, a nationally recognized leader in

HIV care, prevention and program management: “I am proud to be an ISU graduate and to call Terre Haute my hometown. Who I am and what I have been able to accomplish started here.”

Nicole Fallowfield, ’97Nicole Fallowfield, director of health risk management for the South Bend-based independent insurance agency Gibson: “ISU grads have a really strong work ethic and level of professionalism. They come into the workplace willing to learn and have an appetite to learn more.”

Marta Pelrine-Bacon, ’90An English major at Indiana State University, Marta Pelrine-Bacon says her writing interests were nurtured by professors and fellow students and she had her first story published in the university’s literary magazine, “The

Dolphin.” “I remember Matt Brennan’s class motivating me to write poetry at the time. ISU convinced me I could go on to graduate school and continue my writing.”

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Jason Miles, ’73“I saw some amazing concerts at Indiana State, too. You

don’t realize the change that happened while we were there. The last concert that was there was Yes playing ‘Close to the Edge.’ They had the Carpenters. They brought Chicago in… Chicago was a huge hit at Indiana State.”

Michael J. Alkire, ’85Magna cum laude graduate and COO of Premier Inc., a leading healthcare improvement company, Mike Alkire credits computer science professors Richard Easton and Guy Hale for pushing him academically. “They

always challenged me to go above and beyond, rather than just preparing to get an A in the class—to learn the new techniques and methods in this little known field of computer science.”

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Business

Jeff Belskus • President, CEO, Indianapolis Motor SpeedwayTony George • Founder, Team Owner, Indy Racing LeagueJim Lewis • President, Disney Vacation ClubBill Lister • Senior Vice President, General Manager, Roche DiagnosticsWill Weng • Journalist, New York Times

Medicine

H.R. Cox • Bacteriologist, discovered Rocky Mountain spotted fever treatment and several typhus vaccinesJill Bolte Taylor • 2008 Time Magazine 100 Most Influential People, “The Singing Scientist,” neuroanatomistJ. Buzz Von Ornsteiner • Forensic Psychologist, Television Personality

Government

Members of CongressBirch Bayh • U.S. Senator, Indiana (1963–1981); authored 2 Constitutional AmendmentsBrad Ellsworth • U.S. Representative, Indiana 8th District (2007–2011)Brian D. Kerns • U.S. Representative, Indiana 7th District (2001–2003)John T. Myers • U.S. Representative, Indiana 7th District (1967–1997)Edward A. Pease • U.S. Representative, Indiana 7th District (1997–2001)

DiplomatsGeorge Washington Buckner • Ambassador to Liberia (1913–1915)Cynthia Shepard Perry • Ambassador to Sierra Leone (1986-1989), Burundi (1989-1993)

JudgesGene E. Brooks • Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana (1979-1994); Chief Judge (1987–1994)Noma Gurich • Justice of the Oklahoma Supreme Court, State of OklahomaAllen Sharp • Senior Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana (1973-2009) Chief Judge (1981–1996)

Education

Richard E. Helton • President, Vincennes University Robert Jerry • Dean, University of Florida, Levin College of Law Lou Anna K. Simon • President, Michigan State University Ronald L. Vaughn • President, University of Tampa Sandra Westbrooks • Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs, Chicago State University

Athletics

Bruce Baumgartner • wrestler, Olympic Gold Medalist, James E. Sullivan AwardJunius “Rainey” Bibbs • professional baseball playerLarry Bird • legendary professional basketball player and administratorTommy John • major league baseball playerThad Matta • Head Coach, Men’s Basketball, Ohio State UniversityKurt Thomas • Olympic gymnast, James E. Sullivan Award, seven-time World Championship medalistJohn Wooden • college basketball coaching legend

Arts and entertainment

Joseph Benti • CBS Morning News anchorBubba the Love Sponge • (born Todd Alan Clem), radio talk show hostDavid Darling • Grammy Award-winning cellist, composerBurl Ives • actor, writer and folk music singerAlvy Moore • movie and television personality

Other

Marvella Bayh • Late wife of long-time Indiana Senator Birch Bayh, mother of current Indiana Senator Birch Evans Bayh III, instrumental in establishing Hoosier Girls StateWilla Brown • African American aerospace pioneer; first African American woman commercial pilot in United States; first African American female officer in Civil Air Patrol

Notable Alumni


A few things we thought might interest you.

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Start the financial aid processOur Office of Student Financial Aid will work with you to secure the best package of financial aid and scholarships available to you.

Apply for admission. The Admissions office will use your application to help determine what scholarships you qualify for. indstate.edu/admissions/apply.htm

You and your parents will need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) before March 10. fafsa.ed.gov

You’ll find a timeline at our online Freshman 101 page so you don’t miss out on these opportunities. indstate.edu/finaid/freshman

Graduate in four yearsKeep student debt to a minimum. See your investment pay off in countless ways.

Thrifting is smart. Comparison shopping is smart.

And so is earning your degree from Indiana State.

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SO WORTH IT.SO WORTH IT.

In 2012 Forbes magazine ranked Indiana State as one of the nation’s best colleges that emphasize quality as well as value.

With in-state tuition slightly more than $8,000 per year, Indiana State was the most affordable of 18 Hoosier schools on the 2012 Forbes list.

Indiana State's tuition is more than $2,000 less per year than the national average.

US News & World Report

In 2013, average tuition at Indiana State was $8,056 per year. The average cost of on-campus housing and dining was $9,010 per year.

YOU CAN DO THISTuition is more affordable at Indiana State.

80 800-GO-TO-ISU • indstate.edu/admissions

Does a college degree guarantee you an easy life? Of course

not. Is it the best investment you can make in yourself, not just

in terms of earnings, but in personal enrichment?

You know the answer.

Did you know?

Find out for yourself!

People who have obtained a college degree will earn an average of 74 percent more over the course of their lifetime than people who have not.

—The Atlantic (http://bit.ly/159EU38)

Use Indiana State’s Net Price Calculator to learn just how much financial aid you could receive.

Here’s more good news:Here’s more good news:74% of our students receive some type of financial aid. Financial aid comes in many forms including state and federal aid and scholarships. To learn more, see pages 110-117.

We provide a four-year, well-rounded education that blends professional preparation, study in the arts and sciences, and co-curricular involvement.

We prepare you for success in jobs that haven’t even been invented yet.

At Indiana State you’ll receive hands-on learning from day one. Indiana State is small enough that you don’t have to wait until your junior or senior year for experiential learning, yet big enough to have opportunities like studying fashion in Italy, collecting data on a boat in Antarctica, getting paid to conduct your own research projects.

Our 98,892 alumni help with networking and employment.

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Your freshman year

College Talk, Explained

Let’s start with the important things first—your degree.That’s the whole reason you’re here, right? A degree is your ticket to the next big thing—your future. A degree means you’ve completed 120 credit hours at an accredited institution of higher learning, like Indiana State. That comes out to a total of roughly 40 classes, give or take one-hour labs and internships. What does that mean, exactly? It means after graduation, you’re an expert.

Degrees are conferred (that’s university speak for awarded) from one of several colleges at Indiana State. Wait, wait, wait—isn’t Indiana State a college? Technically, Indiana State is a university, a place that houses many different kinds of colleges. For example, if you want to major in accounting, you’ll find yourself spending about half of those 120 hours in the Scott College of Business. You major in a program, like music or creative writing or chemistry, which is housed in the halls of the College of Arts and Sciences, one of the colleges that makes up Indiana State University.

Now you might be wondering, what is a major? And, more importantly, how do I find one? A major is your field of study, but it’s also much more than that. It’s your passion, your drive, your calling. It’s that one thing you can imagine yourself doing for the rest of your life. Can’t imagine that just yet? Don’t worry; you have plenty of time to explore and discover who you are and what you want to be.

We’re here to help you succeed.Count on us!

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It’s different from high school.And that’s a GOOD THING.


Career Center • (812) 237-5000Mock interviews, résumé help, job fairs, student employment

Writing and Math Center • (812) 237-2989Individual writing and math consultations, critical thinking workshops, writing workshops, distance tutoring, weekly English study groups, citations, paper writing

Tutoring • (812) 237-2700FREE, regular tutoring sessions or drop-in, long-term, short-term, or single visit, mostly Foundational Studies courses, but all tutoring based solely on student needs

Counseling Services • (812) 237-3939Individual, group, couples counseling, effective mental health services that allow clients to improve and maintain their mental well-being and therefore to meet their educational, personal, emotional, and psychological goals.

Recreation Center • (812) 237-4097Group fitness classes, personal training, massage therapy, cardio and weight machines, swimming pool, intramurals, nutrition

Library • (812) 237-2580Quiet individual study rooms, group study rooms, electronic media, writing center, café, computer labs on every floor including macs

About those core classes.You’ve heard of them; you had them in high school. They’re called the core curriculum, core requirements, or simply, the Core. At Indiana State, we call them Foundational Studies.

They’re the classes you have to take and pass, or test out of. And they’re required for some very good reasons.

At Indiana State University, we’re truly committed to honing your intellectual abilities.

Foundational Studies is the cornerstone of this goal. Taken together, these courses are a rigorous fitness program for your brain, meant to transform you into an effective communicator, critical thinker, and an informed decision maker. Your Foundational Studies also exposes you to multiple “ways of knowing.” By learning how to look at situations through different lenses—scientific, social, historical, literary, and artistic—you come away with a much deeper understanding of the human experience.

Foundational Studies courses are to be taken throughout your four years of college. Some are required during a certain timeframe or prior to certain courses. Specific information is available online or from your academic advisor.

Campus Resources


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How to identify Sycamores

THIS green.Honors and Accomplishments

• Named by Princeton Review as one of the 322 most environmentally responsible colleges in the U.S. and Canada.

• Finalist in the Second Nature Climate Leadership Awards

• Have cut the University’s carbon emissions by almost half since signing on to American College and Universities President’s Climate Commitment.

• Dedicated a wind turbine on campus in early 2013.

• Sponsors and runs an on-campus, Community Garden program. Built solar-heated greenhouses at State and two local public schools.

• Maintains a bike-friendly campus and robust recycling program. Waste diversion rate is 97 percent.

• Created an online “Sustainability Map” guiding locals to green businesses, local farms, recycling centers, and more.

• Diverted more than 1.5 million pounds of electronic waste from landfills and collected 24,000 pounds of televisions alone in partnership with Trees, Inc.

• Hosted Indiana's first GreenTown summit, working toward a Sustainability Plan for the Wabash Valley region.

• Recognized as a Tree Campus USA by the Arbor Day Foundation for four years in a row, meaning that Indiana State is truly dedicated to forestry management and environmental stewardship.

How green is Indiana State? Look for the ones who are cutting new trails.So many fascinating individuals emerge in this environment. Maybe it’s because at Indiana State, there really are no limits on what you can make of yourself. We offer rich, varied resources from day one. Your imagination and effort take over from there. The result? Students, teachers, and alums who defy classification.

Ron Taylor ’10, now a graduate in geology, traveled the globe while still an undergrad, collecting samples from sunny Costa Rica and the icy waters of Antarctica on National Science Foundation-funded expeditions. He even got to present his findings from these newly discovered underwater worlds

to members of Congress in Washington, D.C. “As an undergrad, I conducted graduate level research. That is one of the advantages of being at Indiana State."

Since Christin Keirn ’11 and her students created the Kindness Campaign, there have been more smiles at La Porte High School every day. Targeting teachers, students and staff with random acts of kindness, they bought donuts for the custodians, cookies for the lunch workers, and goodie bags for the secretaries. They

also have taped notes to teachers' doors and put balloons inside their mailboxes. The best part? Their enthusiasm is spreading.

For Shannon Rosser, an anthropology major, getting her hands dirty was always one of the best parts of her major. Another amazing part? Getting to spend an entire summer interning at the Smithsonian Institute’s Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C. “I screamed when I found out I was going. Working at the

Smithsonian has been a dream since I was a kid. Or I wanted to be Indiana Jones.”

Look for Geoff Exoo, professor of mathematics and computer science, walking around Root Hall or lecturing in one of the high-tech SMART classrooms on campus. If digits are your thing, you could even work with him on research with Cage Problems or Ramsey Numbers. Either way, you’ll work a lot, but you’ll learn even more. His students tell us, “When it comes to Unix and C he is pretty much a master,” and “His class is hard but you will learn more in there than you ever imagined.”

How to identify Sycamores


The trike race is born.They didn’t know exactly how they would do it, but somehow Michael Simmons, Debbie Hulman Bareford and Tom Bareford knew that if they could just get college students to race each other on tricycles, this would be a Homecoming that went down in history.

Guess what? They were right.

“We were trying to figure out what we could do for Homecoming that would be new and different,” said Debbie Bareford, co-founder of one of STATE’s most cherished traditions – the annual Homecoming Tricycle Derby.

In 1963 a light switched on in Michael’s head. He wanted to find a way to keep the students on campus, build camaraderie, and, most importantly, have an unforgettable time during Homecoming. On a zero-dollar budget and with Debbie and Tom at his side, the three founders gathered a hodgepodge of child-sized tricycles, hay bales, markers and signs. Even Michael’s serious case of pneumonia couldn’t stop them. The race was on.

“We thought there might be a few hundred people show up,” Tom said. “The media estimated there were 2,000-3,000 people. They were on rooftops and hanging out windows. Deep stacks of people behind the track. We were totally amazed.”

Now, 50 years later, more than 20 teams race around the aptly named Michael Simmons Student Activity Center, though the scene is slightly different. The tricycles are bigger, the gears are faster and the track is longer. Students practice night and day, all vying to be the fastest, to earn the prestigious title of “Hot Wheels.”

“This is the part of your education that’s not in the book,” Simmons said. “How to get along with people you might not like, how to get along with people who have varying skills of athletic capability, and how to have some fun.”

The fun hasn’t stopped for 50 years. And that’s not just any fun; that’s STATE fun.

Evolution of a crazy idea

Sharon Johnson, a senior anthropology major, worked on a dig for the City of Terre Haute, uncovering a mystery from the 1800s. Unearthing about 12 unmarked graves at a buried, forgotten homestead, Johnson helped not only put the pieces of their graves together, but also the stories of their lives. “My ultimate goal is to be able to do the same thing, but overseas helping locate and recover soldier’s bodies. I thought this would be really good practice.”

Shakir Bell, a junior studying criminology, has more awards than his residence hall room can hold. As the running back for State football, Bell’s teamwork both on the field and in the classroom has really paid off. His name is on the tips of NFL tongues and one we won’t soon forget. If you go to a football game be sure to

say hello to Shakir’s biggest supporters—his mother and grandmother. “They will be the two maniacs screaming my name, ringing bells, and wearing my jersey.”

Todd Whitaker, professor of educational leadership, is one of those professors who does it all, yet still manages to make time to meet students for coffee. He travels around the world speaking to hundreds of thousands educators every year. His book, What Great Teachers Do Differently, is one of the best-selling education books

of all time, selling more than 500,000 copies in the United States alone. "The best thing about being a teacher is that it matters. The hardest thing about being a teacher is that it matters every day."

Kylee Thacker ’13, found that she thrived after moving into a residence hall to live with a complete stranger—twice. Bouncing from the classroom to the cross-country track, she lived and breathed for her college experience. “I believe every freshman should encounter dorm life to receive the complete college experience.

My experiences were great, and I continue to be friends with both my roommates.”

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This year’s Performing Arts Series at Tilson Music Hall brings Gordon Lightfoot, Cirque Ziva, Smokey Joe’s Café, and psychic Joshua Kane to campus.

Connect with campus news and views through the student-run Indiana Statesman. Want to dig deep? Submit an application to work for the newspaper and provide fresh opinions.

Welcome to laptop land. Indiana State is the first public university in Indiana to require incoming freshmen to have a laptop. ISU offers laptops to incoming freshmen with high school GPAs of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) as part of its Laptop Initiative.

Indiana State’s Field Campus, the Sycamore Outdoor Center, features 40 acres of lakes plus full-size classrooms, platform tents, a kitchen, showers, and fire pits. Find it 18 miles east of Terre Haute.

Tell your parents this: Studies have found that the more college students participate in extracurricular activities, the better they do in school.

Stay in shape: Bike to class!

The Commons is a hub of activity. People are coming, going, rushing, taking their time. Student organizers have info tables set up; others are doing homework or playing games. You can see people recognize friends from high school they haven’t seen since graduation. There is a lot of laughter.


The University's Permanent Art Collection features works by Warhol, Oldenburg, Rauschenburg, Picasso, Chagall, Magritte, Dali and other modern masters.

Indiana State University's Hulman Center is truly one of the Midwest's finest multi-purpose arenas. The 10,200-seat facility provides an outstanding atmosphere in which to watch college basketball.

Thirty large outdoor sculptures and four indoor sculptures by artists such as John Van Alstine, Chakaia Booker, Michael Dunbar, Howard Kalish, Doug Kornfeld, Franz and Marja de Boer Lichtveld, Thomas Torrens, and Tim Upham dot the State campus. For a virtual tour of the sculptures, visit indstate.edu/artgallery/publicsculpture.htm.

You could work HERE. Most Indiana State academic departments have student workers in their offices. There are lifeguard and dance instructor jobs at the Student Recreation Center, and part-time jobs in the library or bookstore. To learn more, attend the On-Campus Job Fair in early fall.

The spirit of service: As part of the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance (NLA) program, Indiana State graduated 31 Certified Nonprofit Professionals, the second-highest number in the nation, last year. Students in the Indiana State program come from each of the university's five undergraduate colleges and serve partner organizations including Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Camp Fire, March of Dimes, Special Olympics Indiana, Indiana State University Foundation, Goodwill, Voices for America's Children, United Way, Wabash Valley Community Foundation, and the YMCA. They also run campus groups like Autism Speaks U, Association of Fundraising Professionals, Riley Children's Hospital Dance Marathon, Up ‘til Dawn fundraiser for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and other service organizations.

The LaVern Gibson Championship Cross Country Course: a challenging setup of varying elevations, twists and turns, and a long straight-away. It also has something special for the spectator—openness and unobstructed views.

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Clair Hummel and her mother, Madonna, turned out 70 costumes for the 2013 season of Indiana State’s Crossroads Repertory Theater.

PLACES, FACES, AND ACTS OF KINDNESS

Here, hundreds of dedicated employees work every day to make sure your college experience is the best it can be.

You’ll notice the lady who calls you by name and the way President Daniel Bradley cuts loose at pep rallies. But you might never think about our campus designers, busy creating spaces that tease the imagination; event planners, ushering world renowned speakers to campus; or landscapers, carefully pruning the pear trees in spring.

We’re all working for one thing: your future awesomeness.


Stephanie Krull, landscape and grounds manager; and Loren Kerr, lead gardener, care for 2,400 trees and 270 landscaped acres at Indiana State.

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Health Care Services

We hope you’ll stay well all semester. But in case you twist your ankle playing dodge ball or come down with strep throat, the Indiana State University Health Center can fix you right up. The clinic, located between the student union and Lincoln Quad, serves in partnership with UAP Clinic and accepts most types of insurance. They also have reasonable rates for students paying out-of-pocket. You can even purchase your own student insurance plan for a one-time fee. Typical services include:• Immunizations• Health assessments and treatments• Educational materials• STD screenings and counseling• Prepackaged medications• Laboratory testing• Diagnostic X-rays

More questions? Visit indstate.edu/shc or call 812-237-3883


Campus Safety and Security

Safety is one of Indiana State University’s top priorities. Our Department of Public Safety takes a dynamic approach to ensuring the campus remains a safe and vibrant place to live, work, and play.

• Our crime rate is so low we post it on the Internet! Daily crime logs give you and your parents a detailed and transparent view of campus security.

• At State, more than 25 full-time police officers enforce federal, state, and university laws around the clock.

• Bike patrols provide reliable and speedy assistance to students anywhere on campus. They are also a cost-effective and environmentally friendly way to keep our students safe and secure.

• The last thing you need after finishing a math final is a dead car battery! Don’t stress; our Community Service Officers can give you a jump or help change a tire.

• You’ll need a student ID and maybe a parking pass. You may even need to pay a parking ticket. Parking Services is where you take care of such things. We know you have more pressing matters to focus on, so we’ll get you in and out in a jiffy.

For more info on campus security visit indstate.edu/pubsafety

Need a ride?Should you become uneasy about walking to your residence hall after a late night in the library, just pick up a phone at one of our dozens of Blue Light Phone Systems and call for help or info. It’s our job to be sure you feel safe at all times.

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You say you met “by accident”?Many spots on campus are designed to foster accidental interactions among students and faculty peers, says Kevin Runion, Associate Vice President for Facilities Management.Because true learning often happens outside the traditional classroom, Indiana State is scattered with relaxed “living room” areas, where people gather on their own time and spontaneous conversations occur. One such place is the sunny atrium at the newly renovated Bayh College of Education, part student lounge, part café and meeting hall.


Center for Student Success (CFSS)

If you’re struggling in a particular class or just need a better study strategy, you’ll find someone who can really help at the CFSS. The teaching experts here provide academic advice, tutoring, mentor programs, and many other services to help students adjust to the rigors of academic life.

Tutoring at the center is free and convenient. One-on-one or small group tutorials are offered in many subjects. Some courses are tutored by appointment, while others—math tutorials, for example—are offered on a walk-in basis. Tutoring may be long-term, short-term, or single visit.

Several CFSS programs, like University 101, are focused on first-year students. Supplemental Instruction (SI) offers free, regularly scheduled, out-of-class review sessions for historically difficult courses. Other specialized support programs include the LEAP Summer Bridge Program, Athletics Studies Program, Twenty-first Century Scholar Corps Program, First-Generation Faculty Mentoring Program, and Student Support Services Program, which includes assistance to persons with special needs.

Career Center

The friendly career coaches at Indiana State’s Career Center will help you practice interviewing, create a top-notch résumé, network with professionals and, most important, find a job!

They can also help you find a part-time job while you’re still a student—on campus or out in the community. We urge all our students to take advantage of our many career-planning services. Visit indstate.edu/carcen or call 812-237-5000 to learn more about how the Career Center can put you ahead of the game.

Student Counseling Center

Stressed out by finals? Feeling anxious or overwhelmed? Maybe you went through a difficult break-up or lost a family member. We know life doesn’t stop while classes are in session. At State, you don’t have to deal with these issues alone. The Student Counseling Center gives you a private place to unload your troubles. For about $30 a semester, a licensed social worker or psychologist can help you work through life’s struggles with individual counseling, group counseling, couples counseling, health advisement, crisis intervention, psychiatric services, and substance abuse treatment.

Remember, it takes strength to ask for help. At Indiana State you never have to feel alone. Visit indstate.edu/cns or call 812-237-3939 to learn about our services.

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Be Inspired

Now in its 31st season, the University Speakers Series has brought the likes of Ralph Nader, Gerald Ford, Sister Helen Prejean, Amy Tan, Nancy Grace, Andy Rooney, Robert Ballard, Carole Simpson, Marlee Matlin, Maya Angelou, Jim Lovell, Garrison Keillor, Bob Woodward, Robert Osborne, Mitch Albom, and Andrew Young to the campus of Indiana State.

A Random Sampling

Hip Hop. Opera. Gospel. Experimental film. A wind ensemble, a brass band. Ballet or cirque de bizarre. Samuel Beckett, or Rogers and Hammerstein. It’s all on the menu at the Performing Arts Series, the International Music and Dance Festival, Contemporary Music Festival, Indiana State University Theater Department, University Speakers Series, Music School recitals and performances, Art Department Visiting Artist/Scholar program, and more.

You may think you’re not the artsy type. But then, you haven’t yet visited our University Art Gallery, or seen a play at our Crossroads Repertory Theater. Our performing and visual arts opportunities are so prolific, you can’t help but bump into a cultural experience every day at State.

Visit indstate.edu/arts

Culture and Performing Arts


Stop at Indiana State University Barnes & Noble Booksellers—the official campus bookstore—to buy notebooks, rent textbooks, grab some coffee or a birthday gift for your mom. It’s your one-stop-shop for academic success. You can buy and sell new and used books, study for exams, pickup a thumb drive on sale or, for those rare moments when you have time, grab a book to read just for the fun of it!

Bookstore

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A HEALTHY MIND NEEDS A HEALTHY BODY.

The Student Rec Center is THE place to relax and rejuvenate.

You have to see our Student Recreation Center to believe it. All students have access to this state-of-the-art recreation facility. You can run on our indoor track, pick up a game of basketball, swim, lift weights, and lounge in our hot tub, all in one place. Top it off with a massage or a smoothie blended from fresh ingredients. Get ready for that spring break trip with Body Pump classes or let your worries melt away in our sauna.

The Great Outdoors

The Rec Center isn’t the only place Sycamores can get buff. Indiana State has acres of open fields, miles of outdoor tracks, and diamonds of ball fields—the perfect training grounds for mind and body. Feel the sun on your face and the breeze in your hair while you burn calories, build muscle, and have fun.


FIELD CLASSROOMS

The Indiana State University Sycamore Outdoor Center is 80 acres of woods, trails, and lakes located approximately 18 miles east of Terre Haute. Ten platform tents and a full-sized classroom make the center a popular site for outdoor retreats and field learning. The center also houses our Keystone Adventure Program, which consists of a variety of challenge courses and group activities provided by trained facilitators.

The 43,000-acre Wabashiki State Fish and Wildlife Area, along the west bank of the Wabash River, also serves as an outdoor classroom for earth science students.

Another field classroom is the Sustainability House, on the grounds of the university’s Community Garden on North 11th Street. The house is surrounded by a 1,700-square-foot deck, which includes a 40-person outdoor classroom or teaching porch.

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DISCOVER A NEW WORLD OF TECH SUPPORT

It’s a Fact.It’s an exciting time to be a student at Indiana State! Thanks to our innovative Laptop Initiative, each incoming freshman is required to own a laptop computer. This helps our students be more organized for classes, have more access to resources, and be more marketable at graduation time. The news gets even better. If you achieve at least a 3.0 GPA toward the Indiana Core 40 high school diploma (or equivalent), we will reward you with a free laptop. There’s no additional application to fill out—you just need to meet the grade requirement and be admitted by June 15 to receive the free laptop.

Find out more about the Laptop Award at indstate.edu/scholarships/freshman/laptop.htm

Who needs a genius when you have Sycamore IT?

You are attending college in the twenty-first century, so you must have the latest tech support. Need the latest version of Microsoft Word? No problem. Indiana State has dozens of free software downloads available anytime. Can’t log in or get connected to the Internet? Before you throw your computer in the Wabash River, check out the services provided by Indiana State’s tech support servicer–in person, on the Web and over the phone.

• With remote printers located in every building, you never have to sweat those last minute printing projects.

• Tech Support kiosks are conveniently located all over campus, including the Commons and the library. There is even a Help Desk Call Center for fast, easy over-the-phone fixes.

• Stay organized and connected with Blackboard. You can get your syllabus, download handouts, check your grades and turn in assignments and chat with other students, all in one place. Blackboard is your academic Facebook.

Sycamore Email

Check your Sycamore email from anywhere with an Internet connection—the mall, the residence hall, the student rec center or even your smartphone. The Sycamore email system offers the following features:• 10 GB of email storage space• Smartphone Access (through Exchange Active Sync)• 7 GB of storage space available via SkyDrive• Ability to connect the Outlook client to your account• Instant messaging integrated into the client• Integrated blog• Use Office products even if they are not installed on

your computer (Office 365)


Sycamore Express helps currently enrolled students find answers to questions about Indiana State University at one easy-to-navigate place. This website is full of detail and assistance as you go about the business of starting college. Topics include everything from billing and finances to registration and scholarships. You’ll want to bookmark this site for future reference and to receive important updates.

You’ll also find Sycamore Express kiosks in these on-campus offices: • Admissions• Bursar Operations

(Office of the Controller)• College of Graduate and

Professional Studies• Registration and Records• Residential Life• Student Financial Aid

Sycamore ExpressOne-Stop Answers for Indiana State Students

indstate.edu/express

STUDENT COMPUTER SUPPORT CENTER

Walk in with a problem. Walk out with a solution. Can’t log in? Think your computer has a virus? Current students can get help with password issues, network connectivity issues, virus/malware resolution (including reformatting and setup), software updates, software installation, student print balance payment processing, and general information.

“I had an online final at 3 and at 10 till 3 my computer was not working. I took it over to OIT and they literally fixed it in a few minutes. I just walked in and had IT support right then.”Travis Rusk, junior, Criminology

The virtual community is every bit as robust as the one that exists in bricks and mortar on our fully wired campus.

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MAY WE SHOW YOU AROUND?

SYCAMORE PREVIEW DAYS

These are slightly more structured visits, where groups of visitors tour our campus, meet with faculty, and learn about application and financial aid procedures. Special preview days, like Teachers of Tomorrow and Technology Preview Day, are often planned for specific groups. We’ll be sure to tell you about those when you call.

To take advantage of our Sycamore hospitality, call the Office of Admissions at 800-GO-TO-ISU. Or go to indstate.edu/admissions/visiting and schedule a visit.

Sycamore Preview Days are scheduled for these dates:

September 12, 2015October 5, 2015November 11, 2015

February 15, 2016April 16, 2016

TAKE A TOURTo see more of what happens on a Sycamore Preview Day or to register go to indstate.edu/previewday.


MAJORS AND CONCENTRATIONS Fall 2015

AccountingAdult and Career EducationAfrican and African American StudiesArchitecture and Engineering

TechnologyArt (with concentrations in Art History,

Graphic Design, Two-dimensional, and Three-dimensional)

Art—Fine Arts (with concentrations in Graphic Design, Two-dimensional, and Three-dimensional)

Art Education—All GradeAthletic TrainingAutomation and Control Engineering

TechnologyAutomotive Engineering TechnologyAviation ManagementBaccalaureate NursingBiologyBiology with Specialization in Medical

Laboratory SciencesBusiness AdministrationBusiness EducationBusiness non-designatedChemistryCivil Engineering TechnologyCommunicationComputer Engineering TechnologyComputer ScienceConstruction ManagementCriminology and Criminal JusticeDieteticsEarth and Environmental SciencesEconomics Electronics Engineering Technology Elementary EducationEngineering TechnologyEnglishEnglish TeachingFinanceFinancial ServicesFood Service Management

Health Sciences (with concentrations in Environmental Health, Health Administration, Health Psychology, Public Health, and School Health Education)

History (with concentrations in Applied History and Public History)

Human and Environmental Systems (with concentrations in Anthropology, Geography, and Geographic Information Science)

Human Development and Family Studies

Human Resource DevelopmentInformation TechnologyInsurance and Risk ManagementInterior Architecture DesignLanguage StudiesLanguage Studies Teaching

(with concentrations in Spanish Teaching, Teaching English as a Second Language, and World Languages)

Manufacturing Engineering TechnologyManagementManagement Information SystemsMarketingMathematicsMathematics TeachingMechanical Engineering TechnologyMultidisciplinary StudiesMusic BusinessMusic CompositionMusic Education (with concentrations

in Choral/General Education and Instrumental/General Education)

Music Liberal ArtsMusic Performance (with concentrations

in Brass, Percussion, Piano, Strings, Voice, and Winds)

Nursing Non-DesignatedOperations and Supply Chain

ManagementPackaging Engineering Technology

PhilosophyPhysical Education—Exercise SciencePhysical Education—All GradePhysics (with concentrations in Professional

Physics, Chemical Physics, and Engineering Physics)

Political Science (with concentrations in American Politics and World Politics)

Political Science—Legal StudiesPredentistryPre-EngineeringPrelawPremedicinePre-OptometryPrepharmacyPreveterinaryProfessional Aviation Flight TechnologyPsychologyRecreation and Sport Management

(with concentrations in recreation management and recreation youth leadership, recreation therapy, and sport management)

Safety ManagementScience Education (with concentrations in

Biology, Chemistry, Earth Space Science, and Physics)

Social Studies EducationSocial WorkSpecial EducationSpeech-Language PathologyTechnology ManagementTechnology Non-DesignatedTechnology and Engineering EducationTextiles, Apparel, and MerchandisingTheater (with concentrations in Acting,

Design and Technology, Playwriting, and Dramaturgy)

Unmanned Systems

Exploratory Studies Program (undeclared major)


APPLY TODAY!

Are you ready to be a Sycamore?

Applying to Indiana State is easy. Just follow these simple steps. In about two weeks you’ll hear from Indiana State about the status of your application.

Complete your application online at: indstate.edu/admissions/apply.htm

Submit your official high school transcripts. To be official, transcripts must be sent directly from the high school to Indiana State University.

Submit your official SAT or ACT scores. Indiana State’s federal school code is 001807.

Pay the $25.00 application fee (nonrefundable), payable by Visa, MasterCard, or check or money order payable to Indiana State University.

Application Deadlines

Fall semester ....................June 1Spring semester ................December 1Summer session ...............May 1

Admission Requirements

• Completion of the Indiana Core 40 high school curriculum (or equivalent for non-Indiana graduates) with a grade point of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.

• Indiana high school graduates must have passed both the mathematics and English sections of ISTEP or receive an official waiver from their high school.

• Acceptable GED scores may be submitted to satisfy admission requirements listed above.

NOTE: Candidates who do not achieve the levels listed above will be reviewed individually, with consideration given to: standardized test scores; the difficulty of the student’s high school curriculum; grades earned in academic subjects; and other evidence that the applicant has the potential for success in university studies.

EXCEPTIONS: SAT/ACT scores not required if the applicant is 21 (or more) years of age. Official GED scores may be substituted for high school transcripts.

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WHAT’S NEXT

NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION

All new students who are coming to college for the first time will attend New Student Orientation. Orientation is a two-day experience that occurs many times throughout June. In order to register for classes, students must attend an orientation session. Families and guests of students are encouraged to attend.

New Student Orientation is a fun, exciting, and informative experience for new students. Once on campus, you’ll start making friends with your instructors, advisors, and fellow freshmen.• Eat in a dining hall.• Pose for your student ID photo.• Work with your academic advisor to schedule your

fall classes.• Officially register for your first semester.• Enjoy some down-time in the Student Recreation

Center. (Bring a swimsuit!)

Look right to check out our suggestions.


Be prepared.

Check out the academic advising worksheet and talk to your family about expectations for the first semester. You’ll meet one-on-one with an academic advisor during orientation, so family input is important before orientation.

Get to know your Welcome Team Leader.

Each student will be assigned a leader and small group during orientation. Your leader is a great resource during your time at Indiana State. You’ll also meet several new friends in this process.

Stay overnight.

We highly suggest using orientation to get a feel for living on-campus. Even if you’re commuting to campus during the year, stay overnight and hang out with new friends and our student leaders. It’s included in the fee for orientation!

Keep in touch.

Exchange phone numbers, email, or social media sites with your new friends and with our leaders. You’ll have some questions after orientation and we’re all here to help.

Also, check MyISU Portal often and your Sycamore Email for notifications from your academic advisor.

Advice for students

MORE BANG FOR YOUR BUCKWe are committed to providing bright minds (that’s you) with a high-quality, AFFORDABLE education.You watch the news. You hear about rising tuition costs, the burden of student loan debt, and graduates who can’t find jobs. It can be scary out there. We know; we’re listening, too. We’re here to help.

Indiana State University is one of the most affordable institutions in Indiana, but that doesn’t mean your education is inexpensive. We are the smart choice. Why? Because we’ve found a dynamic way to combine challenging academics,

supportive faculty and real-world experience with one of the most inexpensive price tags in higher education.

What does this mean for you and your future? It means that you could have fewer student loans to pay back after graduation. It means you could have a high-quality, well-respected degree with less debt. It means that you can set your sights on a career you love, not just a job that pays the bills.

Indiana State Tuition Estimates-at-a-Glance

ESTIMATED DIRECT EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES FOR AN ACADEMIC YEAR

Full-time Tuition 12 to 18 credits

Standard Room and Board

Student Recreation Fee

TOTAL

Indiana Residents $8,380 $8,999.80 $200 $17,579.80*

Out-of-state with Interstate or Midwest Consortium Scholarship

$10,476 $8,999.80 $200 $19,675.80*

Out-of-state and International Students $18,508 $8,999.80 $200 $27,707.80*

These rates are for residents of Illinois, Kentucky, and Ohio who receive Interstate Scholarships and for residents of Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin who receive Midwest Consortium Scholarships.

Total for the academic year.

These numbers are based on 2015-2016 rates and are subject to change. For the most up-to-date tuition rates and fees, visit indstate.edu/tuition.

The Value of an Indiana State University Education

FOUR-YEAR GRADUATION GUARANTEE

Our Sycamore Graduation Guarantee assures that you will be able to complete your bachelor’s degree within four years as long as you meet certain requirements.

indstate.edu/express/guarantee.htm

You must sign an application and then complete appropriate courses within your major. If, for some reason, you do not complete your degree within four years while staying on course, Indiana State University will pick up any extra tuition required to complete your degree beyond four years. Questions? You can find the answer on our page of frequently asked questions.

indstate.edu/express/guarantee-faq.htm


Your published cost of attendanceTuition and Fees + $8,216Room and Board + $9,182

Cost Paid Directly to Indiana State University $17,398

Estimated Personal ExpensesBooks and Supplies + $1,110Other Expenses + $2,225

Total Cost (including Personal Expenses) $20,733

Your estimated needTotal Cost (including Personal Expenses) $20,733Expected Family Contribution (EFC) $1,692

Total Need $19,041

Your estimated grants and scholarshipsFederal Aid

Pell Grant - $4,080State Aid

21st Century Scholar Award - $8,256College Grants and Scholarships

Academic Merit Scholarship - $1,00021st Century Housing Award - $1,500ISU Academic Need-Based Grant - $1,000

Total Grants and Scholarships $15,836

Incoming undergraduate students with a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale and admission by June 1st may also qualify for the ISU Laptop Award.

YOUR ESTIMATED NET PRICE $4,897

Your estimated eligibility for other aid programsLoans

Federal Perkins Loan - $705Direct Unsubsidized Loan - $1,692

Work StudyFederal Work Study - $2,500

YOUR ESTIMATED REMAINING COSTAFTER FINANCIAL AID $0

Current Student Award Package Snapshot

WANT TO GET HANDS-ON WITH THE NUMBERS?

Our online net price calculator can help you with early financial planning for college. Plug in a few key numbers, and this calculator will provide a preliminary estimate of federal, state and institutional aid eligibility, to help you gauge what aid you may be awarded. Believe it or not, it takes just ten minutes to complete.

indstate.studentaidcalculator.com

A TRUE SAMPLE

Sample Student Profile• High school student graduating in 2014

• GPA 3.3• SATV 450, SATM 450• Core 40 diploma• 21st Century Scholar

Sample Family Profile• Married• Number in household: 4• Number in college: 1• Father earnings: $40,000• Mother earnings: $0

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We say we’re here to help.That means with the money, too.

Get to know the people in our Office of Student Financial Aid. They will be a tremendous help to you. Let’s start with the basics.

Some things to know about financial aid.

What is it?Financial aid is any money you obtain from outside sources, including from this school, that helps pay the cost of attending Indiana State. It breaks down into these basic forms:

The kind you don’t have to pay back• Scholarships: Awards from Indiana State or

other sources• Grants: Money available through federal or state

governments that you don’t pay back• Work Study: A government-subsidized student

employment program where you work and earn a paycheck to help pay for college costs

The kind you DO have to pay back once you’re out of school• Loans: Some college loans are subsidized by the

government. Others come from banks or other financial service companies. All have to be paid back, with interest.

You don’t have to be the smartest kid in class to receive a scholarship.

Every year, Indiana State awards millions of dollars in scholarships—$8.5 million, to be exact.

Sure, most scholarships are based on some level of academic achievement. But many take other factors—like your extracurricular activities—into consideration. There are need-based scholarships, and scholarships designed to entice people into certain fields of study. There are special scholarships for musicians,* artists,* actors,* business majors, future nurses, aspiring teachers, Twenty-first Century Scholars and many, many more. Get the picture?

You’ll be automatically considered for some awards, just for submitting your application and being admitted on time. Other awards, like President’s Scholarship and the Rural Health Scholarship, require separate applications. Check out www.indstate.edu/scholarships/freshman early and often to discover your opportunities.

*Check out the Creative and Performing Arts Award atindstate.edu/scholarships/freshman/creative.htm

Nearly 80 percent of our students receive scholarships and/or other forms of financial aid.

That’s more than 8,000 students attending Indiana State with financial assistance.

The average “gift aid” financial aid package a student receives is $6,095 per year. (Gift aid is assistance received that does not typically have to be repaid. So, it wouldn’t include loans.)


Your experts on call: The Office of Student Financial Aid.

A large staff works full-time in Indiana State’s Office of Student Financial Aid. Our goal is to make sure every incoming family is informed and assisted throughout the aid application process.

Here is what our Financial Aid Staff wants you to know right away:• In most cases, you can speak with a Financial Aid counselor

on your first visit to the John W. Moore Welcome Center. • You should go through the Financial Aid process, no matter

what you believe about your current eligibility. Did you know that virtually every enrolled student can qualify for a federal loan?

• If you stay in touch with us, we’ll leave no stone unturned in our efforts to help you secure money for college.

It’s personal with us—whether it’s in person, over the phone, or online.

Once you’ve applied for financial aid at State, you’ll gain access to your own, fully secure MyISU Portal. Through this personal online account and message board, you’ll be able to view the changing status of your Indiana State relationship as federal and school aid is estimated, then awarded, and finally, applied to your account.

We’ll keep you posted.

Our financial aid counselors will post updates to alert you when your aid status changes, when more information is needed, or a deadline is approaching.

It all adds up!

Some students may qualify for more than one scholarship. Guess what? At State, you don’t have to accept only one offer. It’s our priority to help you gain access to an affordable, high-quality education. While you can’t accept more scholarship money than the cost of attendance, you can combine smaller awards to make a bigger difference. Be sure to visit indstate.edu/scholarships/combining-menu.htm to learn about combining scholarships at Indiana State.

Yes! We have payment plans.

Sure. Your parents can write a great big check for tuition at the start of each semester. But they don’t have to. They may also choose to spread the year’s costs out by making ten equal monthly payments; or paying agreed-upon amounts at agreed-upon times.

It’s all explained here:indstate.edu/express/paymentplans.htm

Call a Financial Aid Counselor any time for help!

812-237-2215 or 800-841-4744

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Sooooo, file the FAFSA between January 1 and March 1 to be considered for all possible funding.

Send the FAFSA to Indiana State by listing our school code—001807. Students are notified of award eligibility via regular postal service and also can review their financial aid status on the MyISU Portal. Aid is typically applied to

school accounts about ten days before a term begins. Late paperwork submission or late FAFSA filing can cause delays in processing. Check the MyISU Portal to verify that all requested documents have been submitted.

THIS ACRONYM COULD BE THE KEY TO YOUR FUTURE: FAFSA

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the application for most types of financial aid at Indiana State University.

Completing and submitting the FAFSA is free. This application is used to determine the dollar amount you and your family will be expected to contribute toward college. It determines your eligibility and gives you access to any and all federal aid that may be available for you.

Just as important, many states and colleges—including Indiana State—require a completed FAFSA, and use your FAFSA data to determine your eligibility for state and school aid. Private financial aid providers may also use your FAFSA information to determine whether you qualify for their aid.

When everyone uses the same form, it streamlines the process and helps keep everything fair and equitable. You actually submit the form to the Federal Student Aid office of the U.S. Department of Education. They make the initial calculations and forward your application and their assessment on to us.

Why should I fill out the FAFSA?

Trust us, the government is right on this one. Here’s what they say on their website:If you don’t fill out the FAFSA, you could be missing out on a lot of financial aid! We’ve heard a number of reasons students think they shouldn’t complete the FAFSA.

Here are a few:• “I (or my parents) make too much money, so I won’t qualify for aid.”• “Only students with good grades get financial aid.”• “The FAFSA is too hard to fill out.”• “I’m too old to qualify for financial aid.”

If you think any of these statements apply to you, then you should read “Myths About Financial Aid” at http://studentaid.ed.gov/sites/default/files/financial-aid-myths.pdf. The reality is, EVERYONE should fill out the FAFSA!

Here’s a video that tells you more: youtube.com/watch?v=kbJ55UWMEFE

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WE'LL HELP YOU GET HEREAll incoming freshman are automatically considered for the Indiana State University Need-based grant!

For more information visit indstate.edu/finaid/need-based.htm

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The scholarships shown here are just a small fraction of the financial awards available to attend Indiana State. To see more, go to indstate.edu/scholarships and dig in.

While you’re there, round up your parents and punch some numbers into our Net Price Calculator. It can tell you how much financial aid you’re likely to receive, based on your individual financial and academic circumstances.

indstate.edu/scholarships


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COMPETITIVE SCHOLARSHIPS (Separate application required. indstate.academicworks.com)

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University Honors Scholarship Full in-state tuition DEC 1


Rural Health Scholarship Full in-state tuition DEC 1• 3.5 GPA• 1200/27 SAT/ACT• Reside in rural Indiana

Gongaware Scholarship Full in-state tuition DEC 3


Networks Scholarship Full in-state tuition DEC 3


Sycamore Teacher Leader Scholarship Full in-state tuition MAR 1

• 3.5 GPA• 1100/24 SAT/ACT• Community engagement, service,

leadership success

Warren M. Anderson Diversity Scholarship $5,000 per year MAR 1 • 3.5 GPA

Sycamore Undergraduate Research Fellowship–SURF

$2,500 one-time FEB 1• 3.5 GPA• 1000/22 SAT/ACT

Creative and Performing Arts Scholarship $3,000 per year MAR 1• 2.5 GPA• Audition / portfolio / and/or interview

GUARANTEED SCHOLARSHIPS

Academic Excellence Scholarship $4,000 per year DEC 1


Academic Distinction Scholarship $2,500 per year MAR 1• 3.5 GPA• 1100/24 SAT/ACT

Academic Merit Scholarship $1,000 per year MAR 1 • 3.3 GPA

Laptop Award Laptop JUN 15 • 3.0 GPA

College Challenge Success Award $250 one-time only JUN 15• 3.0 GPA• “C” in College Challenge course

Illinois Student Scholarship Reduced Tuition Rate ROLLING • 3.0 GPA

Kentucky Student Scholarship Reduced Tuition Rate ROLLING • 3.0 GPA

Ohio Student Scholarship Reduced Tuition Rate ROLLING • 3.0 GPA

Midwest Consortium ScholarshipResidents of Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin

Reduced Tuition Rate MAR 1 • 3.0 GPA

Incentive Scholarship $5,000 per year JUN 15 • 3.0 GPA

Summer Honors Scholarship $1,000 per year JUN 15 • 3.0 GPA

21st Century Scholars Excellence and Textbook Scholarship

• Standard On-campus Housing

• $500 textbook awardMAR 1


21st Century Scholars Housing and Textbook Scholarship

• $1500 per year toward on-campus housing

• $500 textbook awardMAR 1 • 3.0 GPA

Child of Alumni Textbook Scholarship $100 one-time only JUN 15 • 3.0 GPA

SCHOLARSHIP OVERVIEW

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6 Blumberg Hall—BL

7 Bookstore (Barnes and Noble Booksellers) and Indiana State University Foundation

8 Burford Hall—BU

21 Business, Scott College of (Federal Hall—FD)

9 Career Center

10 Central Chilled Water Plant

11 Cherry Street Parking Garage

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23 Gibson Track and Field Complex

24 Gillum Hall—GH

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11 Parking Garage, Cherry Street

45 Parsons Hall—PH

33 Performing and Fine Arts, Richard G. Landini Center for—PA

46 Pickerl Hall—PI

47 Power Plant—PO

48 Price Field

49 Public Safety—PS

50 Rankin Hall—RA

51 Recreation East

52 Recycle Center

53 Reeve Hall

17 Residential Life (Erickson Hall—EH)

54 Rhoads Hall—RH

55 Root Hall—RO

56 Sandison Hall—SA

57 Satellite Chilled Water Plant

58 Science Building—S

59 Simmons Student Activity Center, Michael

60 St. John Softball Complex

61 Stalker Hall—SH

59 Student Activity Center, Michael Simmons

30 Student Counseling Center (Hulman Memorial Student Union—HU)

66 Student Financial Aid, Office of (Tirey Hall—TH)

63 Student Health Center (Sycamore Center for Wellness and Applied Medicine—SS)

62 Student Recreation Center

41 Student Success, Center for (Normal Hall—NH)

63 Sycamore Center for Wellness and Applied Medicine—SS

64 Sycamore Towers

65 Technology Building—TA

39 Technology Center, John T. Myers—TC

65 Technology, College of (Technology Building—TA)

32 Tennis Complex, Duane Klueh

66 Tilson Music Hall (Tirey Hall—TH)

66 Tirey Hall—TH

41 University College (Normal Hall—NH)

67 University Hall—UH

49 University Police (Public Safety—PS)

37 Welcome Center, John W. Moore

68 Wolf Field—WF

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