When it comes to best practices in collaboration and stakeholder engagement, it all comes down to “systemness.” So say members of the Columbus-based Community Education Coalition, which since 1997 has worked to build stronger links between education initiatives and economic development and, in turn, bolster the area’s workforce. At the latest meeting of Indiana University’s… Read more »
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IU Council for Regional Engagement and Economic Development (CREED) to meet at IUPUI on Wednesday
The next quarterly meeting of IU’s Council for Regional Engagement and Economic Development (CREED) is scheduled for Wednesday (Aug. 24) in Room 1006 of University Hall on the IUPUI campus. Representatives will hear presentations from representatives of Thriving Communities, Thriving State — a statewide initiative of the IU Public Policy Institute. The program employs a… Read more »
IU’s Council for Regional Engagement and Economic Development welcomes three new members from IUE, IUSB & IUPUC campuses
Indiana University’s Council for Regional Engagement and Economic Development (CREED) — a university-wide group that addresses regional economic issues throughout the Hoosier state — will welcome three new members when its next meeting takes place Aug. 24 at IUPUI. Representing IU East will be Robert Mulligan, incoming dean of… Read more »
IURTC among top 50 global leaders in 2015 issued patents
Indiana University Research and Technology Corp. ranked #43 among worldwide educational organizations in receiving patents from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in 2015. According to the report “Top 100 Worldwide Universities Granted U.S. Utility Patents in 2015,” IURTC was issued 47 patents. This represents a year-over-year jump of 43 spots, as IURTC ranked 86th,… Read more »
Second annual E2E Convergence takes an in-depth look at higher ed, industry practices to bridge the "skills gap" throughout Indiana
Since 2013, the state of Indiana has added more than 140,000 jobs. That’s a good story to tell, said former Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann — but there’s a catch. “The tough part about that if you’re the employer … is you know how difficult it now is to find employees,” Ellspermann said. “That’s the… Read more »
STEPHAN: Indiana must act now to expand its technically oriented workforce to remain a key player in the health and life sciences industry
As the demand for education-intensive jobs continues to grow in a technology-driven world, skills development within Indiana’s health and life sciences sector requires specific attention. This is the major finding of a recently released report conducted for BioCrossroads by TEConomy Partners, in which I took part in a panel discussion. The panel was moderated by… Read more »
Second annual E2E Convergence to focus on improved career preparedness and technical proficiency for Indiana’s college graduates
Less than 48 hours from now, leaders in industry, higher education, government and workforce development will gather at IUPUI to address one of Indiana’s most pressing economic issues during the second annual E2E Convergence event. Convened by Innovate Indiana with support from Lilly Endowment Inc., E2E Convergence is focused on increasing and enhancing job-related experiences… Read more »
Recommendations to boost Indiana economy highlight CREED meeting at IU East campus
Two of the biggest challenges currently faced by Indiana’s economy involve outmigration and low per capita income. At the end of 2014, there were 47,311 fewer Hoosiers than in 2010. Only 17 counties saw population growth, whereas 75 counties saw a decline, with many of those losses linked to economic conditions that are more… Read more »
Thriving Communities, Thriving State presentation part of next CREED meeting scheduled for Thursday at IU East campus
RICHMOND, Ind. — Thriving Communities, Thriving State, a statewide initiative of the IU Public Policy Institute, will headline the presentations on tap for the next quarterly meeting of IU’s Council for Regional Engagement and Economic Development (CREED). The meeting is set for 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday (May 5) in the Community Room… Read more »
McRobbie, Stephan take part in discussion on how $42 million in Lilly Endowment grants can boost southwest central Indiana's economy
The anticipated impact of $42 million in educational and economic development grants recently awarded by the Lilly Endowment toward initiatives in southwest central Indiana was readily apparent in Odon on Friday, March 4. At WestGate Academy, adjacent to Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane, a collection of state and regional leaders that included IU President Michael… Read more »