Erv BoschmannWhen he was 20 years old, his father bought him a one-way ticket to the United States, where he planned to study chemistry. He arrived in Kansas in 1959, with $50 in his pocket, speaking German and Spanish — no English.

Boschmann succeeded in the academic world, earning a doctorate in chemistry, and then embarked on a long and distinguished career at Indiana University. He began as a professor of chemistry at Indiana University — Purdue University Indianapolis in 1968, and retired March 1 as interim dean of the IU Kokomo School of Business.

Through those years, he and his wife, Priscilla, made a habit of giving, including numerous gifts to IU. Their most recent donation of $50,000 funds the David and Anna Global Scholarship. They previously established the Seltzer Student Scholarship for International Study at IU Kokomo, in addition to creating a scholarship for chemistry students at IUPUI and a faculty summer fellowship at IU East.

"To see what we can do is really amazing," Boschmann said. "This is a country of opportunity, for anyone who wants to work. I knew education was the road to success. I had no other options in mind."

Interim Chancellor Susan Sciame-Giesecke stated. "Erv has been generous not only with money, but with his time, enhancing the success of faculty, staff, and students. We are grateful for his leadership at IU Kokomo, and for

establishing the overseas study scholarships. Many students will benefit from his gift, for many years into the future."

The Selzer Scholarships helps students participate in the short-term overseas opportunities available. The David and Anna Scholarship funds longer-term overseas opportunities.

IU President Michael A. McRobbie pledged to match the interest from that gift, to provide $5,000 per year in scholarships.

Leading the 2013 Innovation Symposium trip to England and Scotland inspired Boschmann, 75, to establish the scholarship, with the goal of helping students who want additional travel and study opportunities.

"Several students told me it was a life changing experience," he said. "I want to make sure that experience is available to them, by making funding available. I want them to go for a semester, at a school accredited by IU, and then come back to share their experiences with others. I believe students who have gone overseas on one of our shorter trips will want to do more."

Justin Clark, a senior, was one of the first recipients of the Seltzer Scholarship, which allowed him to participate in the Innovation Symposium in 2012.

"The scholarship was a game changer for me," he said. "I would never have been able to pay for this on my own. I was already working five days a week. Innovation Symposium changed my life. I appreciate Erv and Priscilla's kindness in establishing this scholarship."

IU honored Erv and Priscilla Boschmann's generosity, with induction into its most prestigious donor recognition society, the President's Circle, in October 2013. It recognizes those whose lifetime giving has reached $100,000.

The plaque with their name on it in the Indiana Memorial Union is likely the only place you will find their names in connection with their gifts, as they do not name any of them gifts after themselves. The two overseas study scholarships at IU Kokomo are named after their parents.

Before coming to IU Kokomo, Boschmann was a professor of chemistry, then associate dean of facilities at IUPUI. In 1998, he was named IU associate vice president for distributed education. He also served as provost at IU East.

The last five years of his career were at IU Kokomo, first as interim dean of the former School of Arts and Sciences, and then as interim dean of the School of Business.

Boschmann is most proud of leading the effort to split arts and sciences into two separate schools, the School of Sciences and the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, and of facilitating the organization of psychology into its own department. In the School of Business, he takes pride in increased enrollment in both the undergraduate and Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) program.

"I never act like I'm an interim," he said. "I act like I'm the full dean, and move forward."

Boschmann's leadership in dividing arts and sciences into the School of Sciences and the School of Humanities and Social Sciences will impact students for decades to come, said Kathy Parkison, interim vice chancellor for academic affairs. His international experiences were key to helping globalize the campus.

"He's encouraged our students to broaden their horizons, and to understand the global interconnections of work," she said. "He's an excellent teacher, and a nationally recognized scholar. We have been very fortunate to have him here. I think Erv is the nicest gentleman I know."

Christian Chauret, dean of the School of Sciences, said Boschmann's greatest contribution was his willingness to be a mentor for faculty, deans, and staff.

"Erv likes to see people grow," he said. "He likes to invest in people, and has a strong belief in academic excellence."

Boschmann looks forward to woodworking, reading, and traveling in retirement. He also wants to learn to dance, take piano lessons, and improve his Spanish language skills. He and Priscilla plan a trip to Jamaica soon, "because we're tired of being cold."

Later in the year, he plans to travel with his brothers to Russia and Ukraine, where his parents' families lived before the Russian Revolution, when they fled to Paraguay. He also will attend a family reunion in Argentina.

"I feel like my body is telling me it's time to quit, but on the other hand, I'm healthy," he said. "I want to keep giving back."

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KOKOMO, Ind. —Robert Dibie, Indiana University Kokomo professor of public policy, public management, and environmental affairs, has recently published two books.

Robert Dibie

Public Administration: Theory, Analysis, and Application emphasizes the relationship between theory and practice, and explores how public administrators should act professionally, and how understanding of public administration is shaped by changing values concerning the scope of governance, the meaning of democracy, and the meaning of management and organization.

Comparative Perspectives on Environmental Policies and Issues presents a broad survey of theory and research on environmental policies and issues in several countries, including the United States, Canada, Trinidad and Tobago, Nigeria, South Africa, and Brazil.

This is the first time Dibie has published two books simultaneously. He noted that he has been invited to give keynote addresses based on his research at several international conferences.

"IU Kokomo may be a small campus, but the professors here are doing a great job, and are being recognized," he said. "Our work and research is respected all over the world, and putting us on the global map."

Kathy Parkison, interim vice chancellor for academic affairs, commended Dibie on his books' publication.

"I am always thrilled when our faculty earn the acclaim they so richly deserve," she said. "Dr. Dibie has really excelled in publishing these two books, and we are very proud to have him as a member of our faculty."

Dibie has published several books and more than 80 journal articles in the areas of environmental policy, civil society, public management, sustainable development, public policy, non-governmental organizations, and empowerment of women.

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Todd Bradley

An Indiana University Kokomo professor answers that question, in research he presented at the annual Midwest Political Science Association Conference in Chicago.

Todd Bradley, associate professor of political science, received a New Frontiers Exploratory Travel Fellowship from IU to attend the conference, where he was elected to a three-year term on the association's council.

"I appreciate having this support, which allowed me to delve into an area that can enhance my primary research interest," said Bradley.

His research is part of a book about executive leadership. He compares and contrasts succession planning in public sector jobs, such as governmental and not-for-profit organizations, with private sector jobs.

Bradley interviewed several mayors, CEOs, elected officials, and other public and private sector leaders, to find out what motivated them to stay in their jobs, and how they motivate future leaders. In the public sector, he also asked about how they retain good people in jobs that typically do not pay as much as those in privately owned businesses.

"I was not surprised to learn that money is not a motivating factor that keeps people in public leadership positions," he said. "I also found that future leaders are groomed differently in these jobs. Private businesses focus more on training for the executive job, while public sector organizations tend to give their future leaders much more varied or diverse jobs than the private sector would give."

Presenting at the conference allows him to get feedback on the research, so he can rewrite or edit sections of his chapter before submitting it for publication. Bradley expects to have it ready for publication by the end of 2014.

Scott Jones, dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, noted that Bradley is an active, nationally recognized scholar, with approximately 40 publications and presentations in his career.

"We are proud of the excellent research Dr. Bradley performs, and that IU supported sharing one of his projects at the Midwest Political Science Association annual conference," he said.

The New Frontiers Exploratory Travel Fellowships provide up to $3,000 to support national and international travel for faculty pursuing new and innovative research projects.

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Aamidor, associate dean in the Indiana University Kokomo School of Education, took a one-year sabbatical to teach in Seoul, South Korea, working with both undergraduate and graduate students in early childhood education.

These experiences will make her a better teacher when she returns to campus, she said.

"The more international experience one has, the more you can understand the people of the world," she said. "It helps with learning and engaging with students. While I am broadening my experience, I am also gathering ideas I can bring back to share with my students."

Aamidor lives in an apartment close to Sungshin University, where she teaches two classes in the Department of Early Childhood Education. She leads undergraduates in an introductory class, and works with graduate students on trends in research.

She teaches in English, and admires her students' ability to grasp what she is teaching.

"To take a course in content that is new, in a language that is not your first language, takes a sense of challenge. I admire that," she said. "They are a remarkably patient and understanding group of students."

In addition to teaching at the university, she spends two days weekly observing at two local elementary schools, to understand how education works in South Korea.

She likes that Korea's early childhood education relies on play and center-based learning, using best practices.

"Korea is a very modern society in terms of its educational focus and educational philosophy," she said. "There is an emphasis on play, and doing what is developmentally appropriate for children, and teachers are very calm and gentle. In the United States, we've moved away from play-based instruction, and the expectation is such that if you get to kindergarten and are not ready, you are deficient."

Aamidor hopes to coordinate a visit to IU Kokomo by her Korean graduate students, and also wants more IU Kokomo students to visit South Korea.

"South Korea is a wonderful opportunity for our business students to experience some of the business opportunities that exist here," she said. "Sungshin Elementary is interested in a partnership with the School of Education to bring our students there to teach enrichment classes. International experiences are something that should be part of every student's education."

Dean Paul Paese expects Aamidor's experiences will create more opportunities for students, both in South Korea and Kokomo.

"I hope it opens the door for South Korean teachers to come to IU Kokomo for a master's degree in education during the summers," he said. "Shirley will bring back a different perspective on teaching and education to share with our students."

Aamidor finds Korean people to be friendly, as well as hard working and ambitious.

"I think what is interesting to me is the work ethic of the people," she said. "Everyone works, and they work very hard. They've become a modern, industrial society in a very short span of time, with the second or third largest economy in Asia. It's very safe to walk there, and public transportation is very efficient. It's very easy to get around, even for someone who doesn't know Korean."

The children work as hard as the adults, often going to hagwons, or enrichment programs, after school.

"It's no surprise to me that South Korea ranks first or second on international comparisons of academic achievement," Aamidor said. "Parents are always looking for 'that thing,' that will give their child an edge. It's a very ambitious society."

Her experience is part of a continuing partnership between IU Kokomo, Sungshin University, and Jesus University, also in South Korea. Linda Wallace, dean of the School of Nursing, pioneered the first faculty exchange nearly 15 years ago. Korean nursing students visit the campus each winter, and IU Kokomo students travel to South Korea in May.

Michael Tully, assistant vice chancellor for academic affairs and professor of education, previously taught at Sungshin University, and Sung Ja Whang, a retired nursing professor from Jesus University, is currently a visiting lecturer in the School of Nursing.

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An artist of many mediums, Gregory Steel presents his "Rising Scholar" sculpture to Chancellor Susan Sciame-Giesecke.

That's why Gregory Steel, assistant professor of fine arts at Indiana University Kokomo, is excited to have three of his videos chosen for a current show in the city.

"That's what you do as an artist, you try to get shows in New York City," said Steel. "That's where the influence is in the art world, for better or for worse. It's always exciting to have someone like your work and choose it."

The show, New York Now!, opened May 8 and continues through Friday, May 23. The Frieze Art Fair is going on nearby during the same time, which makes this show more significant, he said.

"The Frieze Art Fair is becoming a significant contemporary art festival," he said. "My work isn't part of that festival, but it draws people to the area, which means they're likely to come see this show, and see my work as well."

As an undergraduate, Steel set a goal of submitting work to three to five shows each week. He's continued to apply for shows every week, and said the other fine arts faculty also submit their artwork regularly, setting an example for their students.

"We're not just teachers, we're working artists, and with a reasonable amount of success," he said. "We are participating in the art world. It's a matter of making a plan for yourself, working to get your work seen in the big centers. You keep doing it, more and more people see your work, and eventually you start to be more successful. It's frustrating at first, but you have to keep working at it."

Steel has worked in video for more than 20 years, and said the medium has changed drastically. When he first began, the equipment was big, bulky, and expensive. Now, most people have video cameras on their smart phones, and can edit on a laptop computer.

"Culture is becoming more image oriented," he said. "When you present moving images, people watch. It tends to be immediately interesting to people."

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Linda Wallace speaks during a nurses pinning ceremony.

In recognition of her nearly 14 years of leading faculty and student exchanges between Indiana University Kokomo and Jesus University, in Jeonju, South Korea, Wallace became an honorary citizen of the city during a recent visit.

"I am humbled, and immensely grateful, as my life has been greatly enriched through my Korean friendships and partnerships," said Wallace, who is dean of the School of Nursing. "I realize this honor is the result of the work of many individuals over the years."

In 1999, Dr. Se-Ung Lee, a South Korean businessman, met former Chancellor Emita Hill at an international education conference. He proposed an international exchange program, starting with sending an IU Kokomo faculty member to teach for a semester at Jesus University. He has supported the program from its beginning, with Wallace's teaching in South Korea in spring 2001.

The program has grown to include students, faculty, and staff, from all academic areas, and the addition of Sungshin Women's University (Seoul).

Wallace has led groups of IU Kokomo students and faculty to visit the city, and has hosted nearly 100 students from the South Korean universities. She and her husband, David, are well known among those students for their hospitality, and especially for the traditional Thanksgiving meal they prepare and serve to them in their home each February.

"Korea kind of found me," Wallace said. "Now that I have taught in Jeonju, brought IU Kokomo administrators, students, and faculty to Jeonju, and hosted visits by Jesus University faculty and students in Kokomo, I can truly say Jeonju is my second home."

Jesus University faculty member Yang Boksun nominated her for honorary citizenship, and acting Mayor Kim Song Il and the city council presented it to her, in a ceremony at City Hall.

"Linda is instrumental in continuing the partnerships between IU Kokomo and the South Korean universities. She has been a wonderful representative of our campus, and helping provide extraordinary international travel opportunities for our students," said Chancellor Susan Sciame-Giesecke. "Also, we continue to be very appreciative of Dr. Lee and his support of the South Korean exchange program here at IU Kokomo."

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Susan Skoczen

Susan Skoczen, assistant professor of fine arts, received the Pamela Morris Thomford Award for Excellence in Metals in the Best of 2014 Ohio Designer Craftsmen's show at the Ohio Craft Museum, Columbus.

"It's an honor to be included in this exhibit, and then to be among the award winners is exciting," said Skoczen. "The jurors are national experts, and receive entries from all over the country."

The show includes clay, glass, fiber, metal, wood, and mixed media pieces created by members of Ohio Designer Craftsmen, an organization open to anyone interested in American crafts.

Jurors Namita Gupta Wiggers and Nicole Nathan from the Museum of Contemporary Craft in Portland, Oregon reviewed more than 350 entries, and selected 90 works, by 74 artists. They chose two sterling silver and enamel animal-themed broaches Skoczen created for the show.

She has submitted entries to this particular show since she was an undergraduate student, and received the Emerging Artist award in 2003.

While she's always wanted to be an artist, Skoczen almost missed her calling in jewelry. Her high school art teacher owned a jewelry store, and let her students try making jewelry. She made one piece and disliked the process. As a fine arts student at Kent State University, she took a jewelry making class as an elective.

"I fell in love with the materials," she said. "After the first jewelry class, I declared a major in it, and then went into a master's program at the Rhode Island School of Design."

At IU Kokomo, Skoczen launched the jewelry and metalsmithing program.

The Best of 2014 Ohio Designer Craftsmen's show recently closed at the Ohio Craft Museum, and reopens July 12 at the Wassenberg Art Center, Van Wert, Ohio. It will move to the French Art Colony, Gallipolis, Ohio, September 5.

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Julie Saam holds her P.A. Mack award from FACET.

Saam, associate professor of education at Indiana University Kokomo, devotes herself to research to improve college-level teaching, and readily shares what she discovers through faculty professional development.

In recognition of her contributions, she recently received the P.A. Mack Award from the Faculty Colloquium on Excellence in Teaching (FACET). She is the first IU Kokomo faculty member to receive this significant award, given in honor of excellence and distinguished service to teaching.

Saam realized the magnitude of this recognition after reviewing a list of prior honorees.

"These were the people I had looked up to, and aspired to be, throughout my career," she said. "To be a part of this group, and follow in their footsteps, is amazing and humbling."

One of those people she admires is P.A. Mack, a former IU trustee who founded and supports the Mack Center for Inquiry on Teaching and Learning. The center supports research to enhance learning, and offers professional development for IU faculty.

"Receiving this prestigious award was even more meaningful because it was named after P.A. Mack," she said. "He's always been so supportive of all I've done, and he is such a kind-hearted man."

Saam discovered her love of teaching her colleagues early in her career.

"I was teaching high school physics, and found out I enjoyed teaching faculty," she said. "The more I was working and teaching, I discovered I truly loved the work of developing faculty."

Paul Paese, dean of the School of Education, said she sets an excellent example of service to teaching.

"We are fortunate to have a faculty member of Dr. Saam's caliber preparing outstanding future educators," Paese said. "She has been our campus leader for FACET, and for more than a decade has demonstrated excellence and distinguished service to teaching."

Saam was nominated by Jay Howard, dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Butler University, who called her "an exemplar of how a FACET member from one of the smaller IU campuses can make significant contributions to teaching and learning that extend far beyond her own classrooms and campus." Howard and Saam work together on the IU Future Faculty Teaching Fellows Summer Institute, which prepares graduate students to be faculty members.

She teaches elementary and secondary science and math methods in the School of Education. In addition to her campus teaching responsibilities, she served as IU Kokomo's adjunct faculty coordinator, worked on team development of full-time faculty, served as a peer reviewer, and has presented at university and campus teaching conferences. She also is author or co-author of 13 professional publications.

FACET was established in 1989 as the service oriented teaching academy of IU. Members are chosen annually through a peer review process. Each year, members are involved in collaborative activities at the campus, university, and national level, promoting inquiry and engagement in teaching and learning.

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Andrew McFarland

McFarland, associate professor of history at Indiana University Kokomo, discussed the importance of football (soccer) in Spanish culture, in an article in the Wall Street Journal. Joshua Robinson, sports editor of the European edition, contacted him for insight in the days leading up to the prestigious championship, which featured Real Madrid CF and Club Athlético de Madrid.

"It's rare enough to have two teams from the same country, let alone the same city, in the finals," said McFarland. "It was a pretty big deal, and unusual."

The article was about the two rival sports newspapers in Madrid, which are two of the four highest circulation newspapers in Spain. Each has circulation of more than 150,000.

McFarland's specialty area is the cultural place of sports, in particular soccer, in Spain. Robinson found him online and e-mailed him to gain background information for his article.

"It was fun being able to explore some of the history he didn't know," McFarland said. "It was nice to be able to get that kind of exposure for IU Kokomo."

Real Madrid CF won the championship match 4-1 in extra time.

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KOKOMO, Ind. — Math doesn’t have to be scary —and it can even be fun.

Professors team to help high school students.That’s the lesson two Indiana University Kokomo math faculty members hope to teach, in a free program for north central Indiana high school students.

William Lindsey, assistant professor of mathematics; and Megan Dailey, lecturer in mathematics, will offer Math Circles, an enrichment program for high school freshmen and sophomores, starting Saturday, September 6, and continuing the first Saturday of each month on campus.

“We want to show them that math can be fun,” said Lindsey. “In high school, algebra is the focus, leading to more advanced classes, like calculus. Our goal is to show them that not all math leads to calculus, and to get to these students before they get discouraged with math. We want to show them ways they will use math in the real world, without involving algebra.”

They plan to offer hands-on activities involving sequences and series, graph theory, probability and chance, and other aspects of math.

“We want to get more people interested in math, and reduce their fear of it,” he said. “Maybe we will even encourage some future math majors.”

Other universities have offered the program, part of the National Association of Math Circles. IU Kokomo’s Math Circle will be the third in the state, along with circles in Indianapolis and Bloomington.

For more information, or to register, contact Lindsey at lindseyw@iuk.edu or Dailey at medailey@iuk.edu.

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KOKOMO, Ind. — Indiana University Kokomo announces the addition of 16 new faculty members.

New faculty 2014Kathy Parkison, interim vice chancellor for academic affairs, said eight of the new faculty are in positions created because of increased enrollment and addition of programs, including hospitality and tourism.

“We are excited about our new faculty members and all the talents they bring to us,” she said. “IU Kokomo has been growing and adding exciting new majors. These faculty will allow us to continue that growth and excitement. We are certainly happy to have them join our team.”

New faculty, listed by school, include:

School of Business

Alan Krabbenhoft, dean. He earned a Bachelor of Science in economics from Moorhead State University, Minnesota; and a Master of Arts and Ph.D. in economics from Wayne State University, Detroit. He was founding dean of the School of Business at Purdue University North Central, and was most recently professor of finance and economics.

Josephine Dibie, visiting lecturer in business.  She received a Bachelor of Science with honors in statistics from the University of Nigeria, an M.B.A. in economics from University of Ibadan, Nigeria, a Master of Business Administration from the University of Benin, Nigeria, a Master of Public Administration from Indiana State University, and a Doctor of Business Administration in accounting from Argosy University.  She previously served as an adjunct professor at IU Kokomo, Ivy Tech Community College, and Western Kentucky University.  She also brings to the position considerable professional experience with budgeting and finance.

Heather Kennedy-Eden, visiting lecturer in hospitality and tourism. She received a Bachelor of Science in recreation, park and tourism management from Texas A&M University, worked towards a Master of Science in recreation, park and tourism management at Texas A&M University, and is completing her Ph.D. in marketing from University of Wollongong, Australia.  She brings a wealth of experience in the hospitality and tourism industry including more than 10 years of leadership responsibility at the University Center Complex at Texas A&M.

Olga Korne, lecturer in accounting. She has a Bachelor of Science in education from Kolomna University, Russia, and a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in accounting from the IU Kelley School of Business. She was on faculty at DeVry University, an accounting analyst for Chase Student Loans, and an investment accountant for Conseco Services.

School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Rachel Blumenthal, assistant professor of English.  She received her Bachelor of Arts in English and history from Vanderbilt University, and her Master of Arts in English and her Ph.D. from Northwestern University. She previously was an instructor at Northwestern University.

Erin Doss, acting assistant professor of communication arts. She received her Bachelor of Arts from Olivet Nazarene University and her Master of Arts from Purdue University, where she is completing her Ph.D. She most recently was an instructor at Purdue University.

Tim Fulk, lecturer in criminal justice and homeland security. He has a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice from Tri-State University and a Master of Science from Trine University. He has served in the U.S. Marines and the Indiana Air National Guard. He was an Indiana State Trooper for more than a decade. Most recently, he was a visiting lecturer at IU Kokomo.

Angela Glosser, assistant professor of criminal justice. She received an Associate of Arts from Indian Hills Community College, Ottumwa, Iowa; a Bachelor of Arts in distributive education from Buena Vista University-Ottumwa Center; a Master of Arts in criminal justice from Boston University, and a Ph.D. in sociology, with concentrations in criminology and social inequality. She previously held several adjunct, consultant, and instructor positions in Iowa, and most recently was facilitator of online classes at Boston University. Glosser is a former reserve deputy sheriff and maintains a private investigator’s license.

Wendy Grice, lecturer in music. She received her Bachelor of Arts from Bethel College and her Master of Music from the University of Notre Dame. She most recently taught at Marywood University, East Stroudsburg University, and Desales University. She also is a professional opera singer.

Vanessa Harris, acting assistant professor of psychology. She has a Bachelor of Arts with honors in psychology from California State University, Fullerton. Her Master of Arts in Psychology is from Miami University, where she is finishing her Ph.D. She worked as an instructor at Miami University.

Michael Koerner, assistant professor of graphic design. He has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in printmaking from Indiana University’s Herron School of Art and a Master of Fine Arts in painting from the Edinburgh College of Art at Heriot-Watt University, Scotland.  Most recently he was working as a lecturer in fine arts and graphic design at Indiana University Southeast.

Stephanie Medley-Rath, assistant professor of sociology. She received a Bachelor of Arts from Southern Illinois University, and a Master of Arts and Ph.D. from Georgia State University, all in sociology. She previously held positions as instructor and adjunct instructor in several institutions of higher learning in various states, the most recent being instructor at Lake Land College, Mattoon, Ill.

Gin Morgan, lecturer in psychology. She has a Bachelor of Arts in anthropology from Cornell University. Her Master of Arts and Ph.D. are from Columbia University. She has worked as an assistant professor at New Mexico State University and as an adjunct instructor at Indiana University—Purdue University Indianapolis.

Beau Shine, acting assistant professor of criminal justice. He received a Bachelor of Arts in communication from Western Michigan University and a Master of Arts in criminal justice from the University of Cincinnati, where he is completing his Ph.D. While at the University of Cincinnati, he served as graduate assistant, distance learning facilitator, adjunct instructor, and field placement coordinator, all in the School of Criminal Justice. Shine most recently was a visiting lecturer in criminology at IU Bloomington.

Michelle Westervelt, lecturer in English. She has a Bachelor of Arts in English from Illinois College and a Master of Arts degree in English from Indiana State University. She previously taught English as a second language in Japan and was an adjunct English instructor and then a visiting assistant professor at IU Kokomo.

School of Sciences

Dr. Peter Tupa, visiting lecturer in mathematics. He received his Bachelor of Arts in physics from Hiram College, Ohio; and his Master of Science and Ph.D. in physics from Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pa.  He taught physics, astronomy and mathematics courses at Penn State University Lehigh Valley Campus, and was an adjunct instructor of astronomy at IU Kokomo.

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KOKOMO, Ind. —  Indiana University Kokomo celebrated a remarkable year of creativity and research for its faculty, with a faculty art exhibition and research open house.

Faculty Art Exhibition & Research ReceptionChancellor Susan Sciame-Giesecke congratulated the 47 faculty who published books or articles in scholarly journals, or who exhibited artwork, in the last year. The reception was part of the events leading up to her installation this Friday as IU Kokomo’s seventh chancellor.

“This has been an outstanding time of creativity on our campus,” she said. “I am impressed to have 47 faculty members publish or exhibit more than 100 creative works and publications. Your work helps bolster the research culture on our campus, and our students, many of whom participate in your research, benefit from it.”

Topics of research ranged from microbiology to Latino political mobilization; from urban planning to student research in introductory psychology; from Spanish soccer to human migration; from college students’ choices among electronic and print textbooks to creating a library marketing campaign.

In the gallery, seven faculty members displayed paintings, video, photography, sculpture, jewelry, and other works, as part of the faculty art exhibition. The show continues through October 18 in the IU Kokomo Art Gallery, in Upper Alumni Hall.

Admission and parking are free. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, and noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays.

For more information, call the IU Kokomo Art Gallery at 765-455-9523 or go to iuk.edu/gallery

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KOKOMO, Ind. — An Indiana University Kokomo sociology professor has received national recognition by her peers for her excellent work and contributions to teaching and learning.

Nancy GreenwoodNancy Greenwood was honored with the inaugural Scholarly Contributions to Teaching and Learning award from the American Sociological Association’s section on teaching and learning, for “her path-breaking scholarship on the design and implementation of introductory courses in sociology.”

“What I enjoy most about teaching is watching students grow, watching them progress, and gaining the ability to think critically, and knowing you’ve made a difference in their lives,” she said.

Greenwood appreciates the support she’s had for her research in teaching and learning at IU Kokomo.

“We have many fine, great teachers here,” she said. “The support from my colleagues has allowed me to pursue this kind of research.”

The award is meaningful to her, because it comes from her colleagues in the ASA, a professional organization she has belonged to for more than 25 years.

“It’s tremendously gratifying, because there are the people who do research on teaching and learning,” said Greenwood. “They’re the people who do the same kind of work I do. Scholarship on teaching and learning doesn’t always get the attention that other work in this field receives. I’m grateful to others who share my passion for teaching, and recognize the importance of what we do.”

The award honors Greenwood for her critically acclaimed monograph “First Contact: Teaching and Learning in Introductory Sociology,” which she wrote with Jay R. Howard. Her nomination letter calls it “the first comprehensive consideration of the full range of issues relating to introductory sociology.” It also recognizes her many other articles and presentations at a variety of scholarly venues.

Greenwood discovered her interest for research in teaching and learning while a student of Dean Dorn at Cal State University in Sacramento.

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KOKOMO, Ind. — Indiana University honors three faculty members from its Kokomo campus with Trustees Teaching Awards, given to those who demonstrate a commitment to excellence in the classroom.

Dmitriy Chulkov, professor of economics and management information systems; Linda Ficht, associate professor of business law, and Sarah Heath, associate professor of history, each received the awards, which recognize excellent teaching, particularly at the undergraduate level.

Kathy Parkison, interim vice chancellor for academic affairs, congratulated the three on the honor.

“Our students receive world-class education on our campus because our talented faculty members are committed to excellence in the classroom,” Parkison said. “We are proud to have these outstanding educators receive recognition for their teaching expertise and skills.”

Chulkov teaches economics, management information systems, and computers in business, in the School of Business. He received a grant of nearly $17,000 from the Department of Homeland Security in 2011 for an economic analysis of investment enhancing port and waterway security from underwater threats, and was part of a team awarded a nearly $800,000 grant from the National Institute for Hometown Security for development and commercialization of a compact neutron interrogation system for underwater threat detection and identification. He earned a Ph.D. in economics from Purdue.

Ficht teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in ethics and social responsibility, the level environment of business, cyber law, and commercial law. She created a teaching method called team based critical analysis, which she uses to effectively teach business law. She was a practicing attorney for nearly 10 years before becoming an educator. She earned a J.D. cum laude from Southern Illinois University School of Law, a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Bradley University, and a Bachelor of Arts in English from University of Southern Illinois, Carbondale.

Heath teaches history, and especially enjoys courses that focus on American social and cultural history, including Crime and Punishment in American History, the Sixties, American Cultural History, and the United States Since World War II. She has also collaborated with Eva White, associate professor of English, on courses about Irish history, literature, and culture, including a class in the spring that includes travel to Ireland. She also works in online education. Heath earned a bachelor’s degree from the College of Wooster, and a Master of Arts and Ph.D. in history from University of Cincinnati.

Tenured or tenure-track faculty, or full-time lecturers or clinical faculty whose primary duty is teaching, who have demonstrated that they are the best teachers, are eligible for this award of $2,500.

The IUB Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty and Academic Affairs is responsible for establishing and supervising the procedures for determining the award recipients.

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