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UE Announces Increased Salaries and Outcomes for 2018 Graduates
A recent survey of the University of Evansville’s 2018 graduating class revealed that 95 percent of graduates were employed or pursuing further education within six months of graduation and the median salary of those employed full time is $52,500.
In comparison, UE’s class of 2017 saw a 94 percent career outcome rate and a $47,750 median salary among those employed.
“This increase can be attributed to the University’s commitment to offering students not only an outstanding educational experience, but also a unique and individualized career planning process,” said Michael Austin, Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost at UE. “UE takes an active role to help ensure the future success of our students from their first connection with the University to long after graduation.”
UE’s Center for Career Development provides comprehensive services to students throughout their collegiate journey. Through the Career Advantage Program, prospective students have the opportunity to actively evaluate and test career options by taking a career assessment, meeting with a career advising professional, and developing a career action plan. Prospective students can begin the Career Advantage Program during their first visit to UE before even committing to attend.
The survey, a collaborative effort between UE’s Center for Career Development, Office of Alumni and Parent Relations, academic departments, and others, produced career information on 96 percent of the 501 members of the class of 2018.
UE’s career outcome rate of 95 percent stands in contrast to the National Association of Colleges and Employers Career Services Benchmark Survey, which shows an 81.2 percent placement rate nationally for 2017 graduates.
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EPA Releases 2018 Power Plant Emissions Demonstrating Continued Progress
the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released preliminary data on 2018 emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulfur dioxide (SO2), and carbon dioxide (CO2) from power plants in the lower 48 states. This data shows a decline in both NOx and SO2 emissions compared to 2017.
“These data show that America is enjoying ever cleaner air as our economy grows, and the U.S. continues as a global leader in clean air progress,â€Â said EPA Assistant Administrator for Air and Radiation Bill Wehrum. “Through state and federal fulfillment of the Clean Air Act, and advances by the power sector, we’ve seen significant reductions in key pollutants while electricity generation has increased.â€
The data shows a 4 percent decline in NOx emissions compared to 2017, and a 6 percent decline in SO2. Annual CO2 from power plants rose by just 0.6 percent during the same time period, even while electric generation increased by 5 percent.
From 1990-2018, annual emissions of SO2 from power plants fell by 92 percent and annual emissions of NOx from power plants fell by 84 percent. Total 2018 annual emissions were 1.26 million tons for SO2 and 1.02 million tons for NOx.
These data support longer term trends in air quality progress. For example:
- From 1970 to 2017, the combined emissions of the six key pollutants regulated under the National Ambient Air Quality Standards dropped by 73 percent, while the U.S. economy grew more than 260 percent and the population continued to expand.
- Over the last decade, concentrations of sulfur dioxide have fallen by over 75 percent in the U.S.
- Carbon dioxide emissions from power plants dropped by roughly 20 percent since 2011.
- For power plants that EPA and states regulate to address cross-border ozone contributions, NOx emissions dropped by over 20 percent between the 2016 and 2018 ozone seasons.
As part of EPA’s commitment to provide the public with access to high quality, relevant and useful information on the power sector, all of the data collected by EPA is posted online and accessible to the public. EPA collects detailed SO2, NOX, and CO2 emission data and other information from power plants across the country, as part of Acid Rain Program, the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule and the CSAPR Update Rule.
EPA has updated our Power Plant Emission Trends webpage with data from 2018. These pages offer charts, maps and summary tables of the most recent emission data and other information on power plants. Providing the recently reported 2018 emission data from power plants across the country in multiple formats helps the public understand how SO2, NOx and CO2 emissions from power plants are changing and when and where changes have occurred.
Tell City’s Ivy Tech Career & Technology Center CNA Class Has 100% Pass Rate
All students in the Fall 2018 CNA training ending in December at Ivy Tech Community College’s Tell City Career & Technology Center passed the Department of Health Certification Exam to become registered Certified Nurse Aides in the state of Indiana.
The students completed eight-weeks of lecture, lab, and clinical instruction to develop the skills necessary to meet the standards set by the Indiana State Department of Health.
Students were able to earn this career certification tuition free, due to a partnership with the Indiana Department of Workforce Development’s WorkINdiana program and Ivy Tech Achieve Your Degree.
More classes are planned, but this time through Ivy Tech’s Princeton Career & Technology Center. This class will be June 10-Aug. 1, on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, from 4-9 p.m., at Princeton High School, Room 110. Orientation is planned June 6 at 4 p.m. Funding is available for eligible students. Call (812) 429-9843 or email msherfield2@ivytech.edu for more information.
“The College is proud of the dedication, hard work, and passion the students demonstrated throughout their training,†said Kyla Krieg, Ivy Tech Workforce Development Consultant and Princeton and Tell City Career & Technology Centers’ director. “A CNA certification is a great way to start a career in healthcare. This credential provides the foundation for the ‘nursing career ladder.’ The possibilities are endless for these students.
“The College and the community are grateful for the support of Perry County Memorial Hospital. The Health Sciences lab at our Tell City site allows students to complete college classes close to home and connects qualified candidates with the high-demand jobs in our region.”
Congratulations to the following Ivy Tech CNAs:
- Amanda Connor, Tell City, IN
- Austin Crowe, Tell City, IN
- Kerstie Enlow, Tell City, IN
- Kimberly Larsen, Cannelton, IN
- Krisstina Little, Cannelton, IN
- Heather Mitchell, Cannelton, IN
- Tashia Osborne, Tell City, IN
- Gracie Staggs, Tell City, IN
- Brittany Richardt, Tell City, IN
Junior Master Wildlife Gardener Class
Join certified Indiana Master Gardeners and Wesselman Woods naturalists for 6 sessions full of hands-on activities designed to teach youths grades 2-5 to identify and understand the wildlife you may encounter in a garden, recognize the basic components of habitats, and learn how to bring these components into your backyard to attract wildlife to your very own wildlife garden. Work together with other students to create a native habitat inside the grounds at Wesselman Woods and also grow plants and create shelter elements to kickstart a home garden. You may also earn awards and become a certified Junior Master Wildlife Gardener!
Date Theme
3/3 Picking a location
3/17 Attracting specific wildlife
3/31 Providing Food
4/14 Providing Shelter and Water
4/28 Identifying Wildlife
5/19 Service Project
Cost is $25 per student and includes the award pins and items to start a backyard habitat. Students may miss one session and still meet the requirements to be certified gardeners. Class size is limited to 25 students.
Vanderburgh County Commissioners to Hold Road HearingÂ
The Board of Commissioners of Vanderburgh County will conduct its annual road hearing on Tuesday, February 26 following the County Commissioners meeting at 3:00 pm in room 301 of the Civic Center, 1 NW MLK Blvd.Â
This public forum will provide citizens with information on road projects scheduled for 2019 and allow citizens to identify specific county roads to be included in the 2019 paving list. Â
Residents who wish to address the Board with specific road concerns or suggestions are asked to contact the County Commissioners office prior to February 19 so the issue can be investigated prior to the meeting. The Commissioners Office can be reached at 435-5241 between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:30 pm or you can email your concerns or suggestions to commissioners@vanderburghgov.org.Â
University of Evansville Alum Rami Malek Wins Best Actor at the Oscars
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The University of Evansville community is celebrating the achievements of one of its own. 2003 UE graduate Rami Malek is nominated for the best actor award for his portrayal of Queen lead singer Freddie Mercury in Bohemian Rhapsody.
Sterling Square hosted an Oscar watch party featuring food and desserts. The event also serves as a fundraiser for the university’s new lab theatre.
“It also serves us very well in recruiting purposes,†says UE theatre director Sharla Cowden.
“We audition over 22 hundred students every year. You accept only 40 in the first year class, so we really feel this will bow well for us on a national level too, being able to improve the quality of students that come to the university.â€
In addition to watching the Oscars, patrons played games including guessing who would win in each category.