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USI Intensive English Program (IEP) Received A 10-Year Reaccreditation

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USI Intensive English Program (IEP) Received A 10-Year Reaccreditation

MAY 13, 2023

The University of Southern Indiana Intensive English Program (IEP) has received a 10-year reaccreditation following the five-year initial accreditation from the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA), a specialized accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

“According to CEA, receiving a 10-year re-accreditation ‘requires strong evidence that the site meets the standards,’” says Dr. Mokhtar Al-Zuraiki, USI Self Study Coordinator. “The fact that USI received reaccreditation for 10 years without any reporting requirements on any of the standards is a testament to the expertise and professionalism of the entire IEP faculty and staff and a reflection of the outstanding work we do each day. I am grateful to and very proud of the team that worked with me to make our program better and secure this reaccreditation.”

Accreditation is a rigorous process involving a comprehensive review of the program’s curriculum, faculty qualifications, student achievements, assessment practices, support and services, facilities, and fiscal and administered capacity. This accreditation serves not only as a certificate of highest quality, but it also increases USI’s chances to compete with other English language programs around the country.

Dr. Emilija (Emi) Zlatkovska, Director of the IEP, expressed her gratitude to the IEP team, as well as other offices that worked tirelessly for over a year to create the self-study and accompanying evidence to prove the quality of the program.

“It takes a lot of time, work and dedication. There must be a buy-in in the process—this has to be meaningful to everyone involved, otherwise it will never work,” she says. “We have a group of amazing people who care about the program and the students, and the results are obvious. Ten-year reaccreditation is recognition of the hard work my team put in. Thank you to Dr. Mohammed Khayum, our Provost, for supporting the process so we can continue to do what we do the best—help students learn the language to be successful at a university level.”

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Founded in 1965, the University of Southern Indiana enrolls nearly 9,200 dual credit, undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students in more than 130 areas of study. A public higher education institution, located on a beautiful 1,400-acre campus in Evansville, Indiana, USI offers programs through the College of Liberal Arts, Romain College of Business, College of Nursing and Health Professions and the Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education. The University offers study-abroad opportunities in more than 60 countries and hosts international students from around the globe. USI is a Carnegie Foundation Community Engaged University and offers continuing education and special programs to more than 15,000 participants annually through Outreach and Engagement. USI is online at USI.edu. 

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County Commissioner Cheryl Musgrave Calls for Data Mapping To Help Reduce City Crime 

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County Commissioner Cheryl Musgrave Calls for Data Mapping To Help Reduce City Crime 

MAY 12, 2023

(The statewide conference draws top attendance to Evansville to discuss global information mapping) 

EVANSVILLE, IND (May 11, 2023) — Vanderburgh County Board of Commissioners President Cheryl Musgrave gave the keynote address today at the statewide Indiana Geographic Information Council conference at the Old National Events Plaza, where she called for local officials to leverage the advances in GIS data in developing solutions to Evansville’s crime and gun-violence problems. 

“Vanderburgh County has been a pioneer for Indiana over the years in leveraging GIS for everything from assessing property tax to identifying infrastructure and helping our farming communities,” said Musgrave. “And as the technology has advanced, policymakers and change agents in our community can now take greater advantage of GIS to help solve some of our most pressing and threatening problems.” 

Musgrave presented Vanderburgh County’s development of its GIS system, one of the first in the state. At the heart of her keynote address, Musgrave focused on how the power of GIS data mapping can, as one example, illustrate the murder locations within Evansville over the past 10 years, which can be vital in helping policymakers see the true picture and develop real solutions to address the rise in violent crime in the city. 

“GIS changes the way we see our world by combining data with geography,” Musgrave explained. “The data show the way humans live, work, behave and, in this example, misbehave. Combining this data with a geographic location on a map creates a picture, and that picture creates new perceptions and sparks ideas for new solutions.” 

The IGIS conference attracted local-government participants from throughout Indiana, with attendance holding strong to attendance numbers from the last IGIS conference held in Evansville.

FOOTNOTE: Vanderburgh County Board of Commissioners President Cheryl Musgrave recently gave the keynote address at the statewide Indiana Geographic Information Council Conference, where she called for local officials to leverage the advances in GIS data in developing solutions to Evansville’s crime and gun violence problems. 

 

DEFENDANT SENTENCED TO 51 YEARS FOR MURDER

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DEFENDANT SENTENCED TO 51 YEARS FOR MURDER AFTER COURT VACATES HIS GUILTY VERDICT, BUT IS OVERTURNED

MAY 12, 2023

Evansville, IN – Prosecutor Diana Moers announces that on May 11, 2023, Defendant Elijah Parchman was finally sentenced after a years-long legal battle for murder and attempted murder he committed in 2019.

The State originally obtained a jury verdict of guilty in 2020 which was then overturned by the Vanderburgh County Circuit Court. The State appealed. The Court of Appeals disagreed with the trial court’s decision and sent the case back to Vanderburgh County in December 2022 for sentencing.

Defendant found guilty of murder and attempted murder, the court grants a motion for a new trial.

The Defendant was found guilty by a jury of his peers after the trial in November of 2020, but the verdict was overturned as described by the Indiana Court of Appeals below:

“Following the jury’s verdict, but before the sentencing hearing, the trial court conducted its own research and discovered that Minor had a 2008 juvenile delinquency adjudication . . . [T]he trial court appointed Parchman a new attorney to investigate the possibility of filing a motion to correct error based on [the failure to disclose the juvenile delinquency adjudication, and ultimately] issued a written order granting Parchman a new trial.”

Indiana Court of Appeals sends the case back to Vanderburgh County But the Indiana Court of Appeals disagreed with the trial court’s ruling and found that the trial court abused its discretion in granting the Defendant’s motion to correct the error and request for a new trial. The Indiana Court of Appeals agreed with the State that the oversight of not providing the juvenile history of the victim-witness was not the best practice but was also not material and did not prejudice the Defendant:

“Here. . . in light of all the evidence presented at trial, Minor’s more than ten-year-old juvenile delinquency adjudication is negligible, at best. Specifically, our review of the evidence reveals that Minor’s testimony was cumulative of Detective Luecke’s testimony that Parchman was standing over one hundred feet away from the victims when he began shooting at them. Minor’s testimony was also cumulative of Dr. Kiefer’s testimony that Bobby had been shot on his backside and hospital records that revealed Minor had also been shot on his backside.”State v. Parchman, 200 N.E.3d 499, 505 (Ind. Ct. App. 2022).

The Court took into account several victim impact statements from both the Defendant’s family and friends as well as the family and friends of the victims- including the mother of the deceased victim and injured victim, who were brothers who lived in Illinois. The State argued for the felony firearm enhancement since a gun was used in the murder and the State argued that the sentences on the murder and attempted murder should run concurrently due to the life-long impact on the living victim and the family.

Murder carries a possible sentence of 45-65 years with an advisory sentence of 55 years; Attempted murder carries a possible sentence of 20-40 years with an advisory sentence of 30 years. A felony firearm enhancement carries a minimum sentence of 5 years and a max of 20 years.

The Honorable Judge David Kiely sentenced the Defendant to a total of 51 years, running the two counts concurrently with 46 years for Count 1, murder, 20 years for Count 2, attempted murder, and an additional 5 years since a firearm was used. The defendant will serve the sentence at the Indiana Department of Correction.

Prosecutor Moers stated, “The Defendant’s actions have taken a life and altered permanently the life of the other victim who was shot in the back and also lost his brother on that day; their mother now grieves for her sons and I commend her brave testimony in Court today at sentencing. The Defendant clearly has not only negatively impacted the lives of the victim’s family, but also his own family and himself.”

Prosecutor Moers thanked her deputies John Bober and Josh Hutcheson for their dauntless efforts and Evansville Police Department Detectives Phil Leucke, and Jackie Lowe for their hard work and dedication to this case. Moers also sends condolences to the victims’ family and friends and thanks to a victim advocate Robyn Mastison for her efforts in guiding the family through the litigation process.

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University of Evansville to Launch Master of Science in Education Program

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University of Evansville to Launch Master of Science in Education Program

MAY 12, 2023

EVANSVILLE, IND. (05/11/2023) The University of Evansville (UE) has launched an accelerated Master of Science in Education: Educational Administration degree after receiving approval from the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE). The program is housed in UE’s School of Education, and applications are now open for entry.

UE’s School of Education looks to establish a pipeline of strong candidates for administrative positions. This degree program will provide students with the academic coursework, mentoring, and internship experiences necessary to become highly effective school administrators. The program is designed to meet all Indiana Department of Education requirements and prepare students for the state licensure exam.

The Master of Science in Education program provides the path to obtaining a Building Level Administrative Licensure. Each course will incorporate a specific amount of observation/internship hours with principal mentors. This 12-month, 30-credit hour program supports candidates on their path to becoming highly effective school leaders. The program is 100 percent online and offers accelerated 5-week courses. This advanced degree program is designed for working professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in building level administration.

“Obtaining a Master of Science in Education degree can provide educators with a deeper understanding of educational theory and practice, enhanced leadership skills, and increased opportunities for career advancement,” said Dr. Shari Millikan, Co-Department Chair / Assistant Professor of Education and Assessment Coordinator. “It can also lead to greater job satisfaction, as educators are better equipped to meet the diverse needs of their students and contribute to the overall improvement of the education system.”

Applicants are required to have a Bachelor’s degree, transcript, letter of recommendation, resume, and personal statement. The program does not require any application fees or GRE scores.

For information about UE’s Master of Science in Education: Educational Administration degree, please visit this page to learn more and apply.

FOOTNOTE: The University of Evansville is a private, comprehensive university located in the southwestern region of Indiana. Established in 1854, UE is recognized across the globe for its rich tradition of innovative, academic excellence and vibrant campus community of changemakers.

Home of the Purple Aces, UE offers over 75 majors, 17 Division I sports, and a unique study abroad experience at Harlaxton College, a Victorian manor located in the countryside of the United Kingdom. For more information, please visit evansville.edu.

 

Purdue Edges out IU in Tiebreaker Year for Annual Food Drive Competition

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Purdue Edges out IU in Tiebreaker Year for Annual Food Drive Competition, Keeps Possession of the Evansville Oaken Bucket

MAY 11, 2023

The Purdue Alumni Club of Evansville (PACE) and Indiana University Alumni Association Chapter of Greater Evansville (IUAA) hosted their 7th annual Red and Black Give Back food drive competition at the six Schnucks locations in Evansville and Newburgh this past weekend, in partnership with Tri-State Food Bank. The winner was determined by which club collected the most food and monetary donations. The teams were not only competing for a worthy cause, but bragging rights and possession of the Evansville Oaken Bucket as well. They were neck-and-neck throughout this year’s Red & Black Give Back, with Purdue closely edging out IU to win the competition and maintain possession of the bucket.

“On behalf of the Purdue Alumni Club of Evansville, we are incredibly humbled by our alumni and friends in their support of the Tri-State Food Bank.”, says PACE representative Nate Hahn. “For the first time in the 7-year history of the Evansville Oaken bucket, one school will hold the bucket in back-to-back years.  We are proud it will be the Boilermakers.  We want to thank the IU Alumni Association of Greater Evansville for another great year, hard-fought, and incredibly close competition.  It is great to come together with our rivals for such a great cause.  As always, the real winners are those that the Tri-State Food Bank serves.”

Representing IUAA, Brad Colvert commented “It is a pleasure to serve the Tri-State Food Bank and our community! The IUAA Greater Evansville Chapter is humbled to volunteer alongside the Purdue Alumni Club of Evansville. A deep congratulations on their victory with the real winners being the Tri-State Food Bank. We look forward to taking back the bucket next year and raising the bar even higher from this year’s event. Go Hoosiers!”

The collaborative effort of the two alumni groups resulted in a record-breaking year for monetary donations for the fund drive – raising nearly $10,000, which is $3,000 more than the previous record set in 2019. In addition, over 1,400 pounds of food were collected during the drive. The Red & Black Give Back food drive is a partnership with Tri-State Food Bank, who in turn will be able to provide nearly 43,000 meals to Tri-State families and individuals who face hunger.

Over the course of its 7-year history, the amount of food collected now exceeds 12,000 pounds, and the money collected is over $35,000. Therefore, as an overall result of the Red & Black Give Back food drive, the equivalent of over 157,000 meals has been generated to help fight hunger throughout the Tri-State.

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About Tri-State Food Bank

Tri-State Food Bank was established in 1982 and is a 501(c)(3) dedicated to feeding the hungry by soliciting marketable surplus foods and distributing the foods to non-profit agencies, which serve the needy in a 33-county area of the Tri-State. It is also the Tri-State Food Bank’s mission to aid in assisting member agencies in the various programs they sponsor and overseeing their success by serving as a channel for donors to be assured of good warehousing practices, accountability and equitable distribution within the network of collaborating organizations that are served while educating the public about the problems of hunger. Visit www.tristatefoodbank.org, find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.

 

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