UE Names Holly Carter as New Director of Harlaxton College Programs
The University of Evansville and Harlaxton College has announced the appointment of Holly Carter as director of Harlaxton College Programs, based at UE. The University of Evansville’s study abroad program at Harlaxton College has recently been ranked number one in America by BestCollegeReviews.org.
Carter’s duties include overseeing Harlaxton College enrollment management and institutional relations among Harlaxton College Partners. She will serve as a critical liaison between UE, the Harlaxton College Partners, and the Harlaxton College administrators. In addition, Carter will manage Harlaxton College student recruitment, orientation, and related events at UE as well as assisting with the development and review of semester curriculum.
Carter’s most recent position was director of international education and faculty associate at St. Edward’s University in Austin, Texas, where she oversaw a comprehensive international education operation that managed study abroad programs, provided services to international students and scholars, and supported curricular development.
Her teaching areas include public health, sociology, and global studies. She holds leadership roles in international organizations including NAFSA and Habitat for Humanity International. She earned her PhD in health services research from the University of North Texas and master’s degrees in public health (UNT), philosophy (University of Glasgow) and social work (University of Texas at Arlington).
“Holly’s diverse and extensive experience both in the UK and at various universities in the US will be invaluable as we continue to leverage Harlaxton College as the premier study abroad destination,†says Wes Milner, executive director of international programs. “We are very excited to have her join the UE community.â€
Peabody ANNUAL Leader in Education Award Ceremony
Peabody Leader in Education Award
Annual Dinner and Awards Ceremony
Saturday, August 29; 7-9 p.m. (2015 Educator of the Year to be presented around 8:30 p.m.)
  Evansville Country Club, 3810 Stringtown Road
Join us as we honor the region’s top educators and name the Educator of the Year award recipient atthe 2014/2015
Peabody Energy Leaders in Education reception and recognition dinner. Recipients from the previous school year from throughout this region will be honored, as well.
Academic, business  and civic  leaders will be a part of the celebration for those who strengthen education for the next  generation.
UE Ranked in Washington Monthly’s Master’s Universities and Best Bang for Buck
The University of Evansville has been ranked 41st out of 673 universities in the Master’s Universities category of the 2015 Washington Monthly College Rankings for impact on the lives of its students and the public good. UE is one of only two Indiana universities ranked in the Master’s category.
UE was also ranked in Washington Monthly’s Best Bang for the Buck in the Master’s category, placing 164th out of 403 schools. The Best Bang for the Buck rankings list schools that are the best value for the money based on “net” (not sticker) price, the graduation rates of their students, and if those students go on to earn at least enough to pay off their loans.
Factors considered in the rankings include upward mobility, research and service.
UE President Thomas A. Kazee points out that the ranking criteria used by Washington Monthly, particularly that of service to the community, reflect very well the fundamental mission of the University.
“Part of UE’s commitment,†he explains, “is to give each of its students a transformational and significant educational experience. Teaching the importance of service and social responsibility is an integral part of that.â€
Washington Monthly is a bimonthly magazine based in Washington, D.C., that covers politics, government, culture, and the media. The complete 2016 College Rankings and methodology are available online.
Sobriety Checkpoint Planned for the last Weekend in August
The Evansville-Vanderburgh County Traffic Safety Partnership will conduct a sobriety checkpoint this Friday evening, August 28, 2015 from 11:30 pm until 3:00 am. Law enforcement officers from the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office, the Evansville Police Department and the Indiana State Police will join together to conduct this checkpoint.
The location for Friday’s checkpoint was chosen based on local traffic collision data. Analysis of data captured since the beginning of August indicated that several geographical areas within Vanderburgh County accounted for a disproportionately high number of reported hit and run crashes. The upcoming checkpoint will be located within one of those areas. Hit and run crashes are often the result of impaired drivers who try to avoid arrest by fleeing the scene.
The Evansville-Vanderburgh County Traffic Safety Partnership conducts sobriety checkpoints in an effort to detect and deter impaired drivers (thereby reducing the occurrence of alcohol and drug related traffic crashes).
Funding for local sobriety checkpoint operations is provided by the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) through a grant from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration(NHTSA).
Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Records
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LETTER FROM JOHN FRIEND CPA CONCERNING THE PROPOSED 2016 CITY BUDGET
As I told John Martin and 14 news, in 2013 we collected 86% of the budget revenues in the General Fund and 88% in 2014 and my projections for 2015 have not changed. Â We will miss the revenues projections in the General Fund by at least by $15 million dollars and it could go up to $17 million if Russ Lloyd doesn’t pull the advancement trick from City Utility funds again.
My meeting with Pete Buttagieg, Mayor of South Bend has indicated their budget calls for an increase in Health Care of 20% and we have only 3.68% projected increase.  It’s NOT unreasonable to believe under the current climate in Health Care that our increase will be 10% or more.  If it is only 8% the quantitative miss in the budget would be $1 million dollars.  If it turns out to 10% would be, of course it will be around $2 million.  WHAT CONCERNS THE HELL OUT OF ME is WE HAVE NO RESERVES TO FALL BACK ON!!!! Sometimes I feel we have been annexed by D.C. in our line of thinking.
I have dissected this budget thoroughly and have notices some reductions.  However, I wonder why has the Police Department 2016 budget increased by 3.12% while the Fire Dept was increased by 1.21%.?  The differential between both Departments approximately equal to $5.9 million dollars which is 75% of the shortfall in the GF (3.12-.1.21 x 31m).  Comprehensively,  the spending plan should have started with a flat line budget and proceeded with definite reductions in non-essential line items.  Since the elimination of permitting IDEM and the EPA, the local EPA Department  budget should be in the balance.  Missy Mosby brought up reduction in the Council’s legal expenditures, maybe we need to review that.  We also need to talk about the elimination or partial reduction of the City Council’s Health Care coverage. If so, I would be willing to support at least a 50% coverage ratio.
Of course, we have a daunting task ahead of us considering that after three years of over spending, our overall cash balances have declined by 30% and after this year, the number will be 45%. Â We must have a combined Civil City cash balance to assure that we can make it to the next property tax installment. Â After this year, we may be $17 million from our projections if we don’t excise some financial control and responsibility. This current rate of decline may prove that we have very dark days ahead of us.
Of course, this kind of reporting is NOT popular. If we don’t face the facts that the Winnecke Administration is grossly over estimating revenue and systematically overlooking oncoming increases in operational costs. Finally, Â just before a past employee left the Controller’s office, he strongly urged that the Administration cut $18 million from the budget over the next 18 months. Â He suggestion was made over 20 months ago and apparently hasn’t been done so far. Â Ironically, the operational deficits have been averaging 675-700k per month.
Sincerely
John Friend, CPA
5th Ward City Council member
Pets of the Week
Capuchin is an adorable black kitten. She is 4 months old. $50 adoption fee includes spay, microchip, vaccines and bag of food. VHS is open for adoptions and viewing, Tuesday – Saturday from Noon until 6 PM. Check out other animals up for adoption at www.vhslifesaver.org