As students return to campus, many have noticed a number of changes and new landmarks on campus. Among those, the move of the Human Resource offices to the first floor of Decker has been one of the most significant. The name of the office has additionally been changed to the Office of Work-Life Engagement, to fit within a larger vision that university leadership have been working on. Changes within HR have been led by Tim States, who began his new position as director over the summer. He … [Read more...]
Kissinger Learning Center undergoes name change
The Kissinger Learning Center has changed its name to the Kissinger Academic Center for Excellence (KACE). The staff have worked hard to prepare for the name change, as well as made changes within the center. Today, Sept. 12, there will be an open house from 1-3 p.m. in the academic center. There will be free refreshments and a student prize drawing. Dianna Stankiewicz, director of learning assistance programs, said that she has been trying to change the name for a few years … [Read more...]
Enrollment up by more than 10 percent
Preliminary new student enrollment numbers for the fall indicate an almost 12 percent increase in class size from last year—from 420 new students to 470 this year. According to Ryon Kaopuiki, vice president for enrollment and marketing, this jump is the result of aggressive marketing strategies and campus support. “The success we had in our admissions recruitments this year is really about a collective university effort,” he said. “We started saying last year that enrollment is everybody’s … [Read more...]
ITS releases new WiFi network
Information Technology Services has created a new wireless network as the main campus connection. According to Executive Director of ITS, Michael Tucker, the new WiFi, Raven Wireless, has been created to be more secure than the old AUWireless: “Last year we replaced a lot of the wireless equipment. This year we improved the security.” Those using the new WiFi will most likely not notice a large difference as far as quality goes, though. The improvements were almost solely focused on the … [Read more...]
AU adds Bachelor of Science options
A number of new academic programs are making their debut at AU this fall. New majors are available in the Department of Mathematics, the Department of Science and Engineering and in the Falls School of Business. Minors have also been added at the School of Theology and Christian Ministry and at the School of Humanities and Behavioral Science. The Department of Mathematics is now offering a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics in addition to the existing Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics. Dr. … [Read more...]
Nine new faculty join university
Amidst a sea of faces flocking to campus this fall, there are nine faculty members likely feeling freshman flutters all over again. Over the summer, AU finalized the hiring of new faculty for the 2018-19 school year. The flutters they’re feeling? According to the new professors, they’re eager, and maybe a little nervous, to get into the classroom. “I am most anxious and most excited about meeting all of my students,” said Earlene Masi, assistant professor of exercise science. “I hope that … [Read more...]
“Raven Watch” named finalist in national contest
Anderson University’s original sports show “Raven Watch” has been named a finalist in the Sports Video Group national sports-media contest. The Andersonian product will be contending for recognition in the Outstanding Program Series, student-produced media division. Raven Watch is a weekly produced ESPN-style show that began as an idea two years ago by 2018 grad Lindsay Stone. Since its inception last year, Raven Watch has covered the biggest sports moments at AU, as well as sharing some … [Read more...]
Psychology students present research
On April 21, psychology majors presented their research projects to fellow students and psychology professionals at the 37th Mid-America Undergraduate Psychology Research Conference (MAUPRC). The aim of the MAUPRC is to allow psychology students the opportunity to present their research in a professional setting. This year, MAUPRC was held at Eastern Illinois University. This year, research topics ranged from Sarah Repp’s “Negative Attitudes Surrounding Older Adults With Severe Mental … [Read more...]
AU celebrates 100th commencement
Eighteen students graduated from Anderson Bible Training School in the school’s first commencement on June 6, 1919. Nearly 100 years later, 472 students are eligible to graduate from Anderson University in the school’s 100th commencement on May 5, 2018. Although AU has grown and its name has changed over the years, the institution’s mission has remained the same. Provost Marie Morris speaks to the significance of a mission that endures time and change. “One of the things that I really … [Read more...]
First-year enrollment expected to surpass 500 this August
In the coming fall semester, AU is projecting at least a 23 percent increase in first-year enrollment compared to the 2017-2018 academic year. Enrollment in August 2017 included 406 first-year students, and according to Vice President for Enrollment and Marketing Ryon Kaopuiki, current projections estimate at least 500 new students will take to campus this August. “Our goal is to get to 550, which is a very aggressive goal—probably unheard of aggressive,” Kaopuiki said. “We’re pushing … [Read more...]