Studying abroad may be a priceless experience, but it often comes with a high cost. “I love traveling but it’s expensive, especially as a student,” says Kari Parmeter, a SPEA Indianapolis public safety management major. Course costs, plane tickets, lodging, and other expenses can put these once-in-a-lifetime opportunities out of reach for many students. But… Read more »
Entries by Leslie Wells
SPEA’s Cali Curley weighs in on energy efficiency for homeowners
A recent Wallethub article—”Most & Least Energy-Efficient States“—reports that Indiana ranked 30th out of 48 states when it comes to auto- and home energy consumption. As the Hoosier State falls among the least energy efficient states in the country, individuals can take steps to improve energy efficiency in their own homes. SPEA assistant professor Cali… Read more »
Managers as coaches
For more than 25 years, Indiana University Executive Education has partnered with the Indiana Hospital Association to conduct the IHA Management Institute, specifically designed for managers in IHA-member health care organizations. During the 6-month-long course, participants learn how to effectively communicate with and manage a diverse team made up of varying generations and work… Read more »
Piecing together a philanthropic puzzle
“I try to use my skill set for the greatest public good. Wherever there are opportunities to dig in and make a difference, that’s where I end up landing,” says Angela Carr Klitzsch, MPA’06, Nonprofit Management. Carr Klitzsch’s current landing pad is at the helm of EmployIndy. When she took the position as president and… Read more »
“We need more people like Jason.”
At just 5 years old, Jason Baker had already met his hero. Every day he watched that hero keep people safe. His hero didn’t clock out at 5 p.m., didn’t take holidays off, and didn’t hang up his cape. His hero was his father, Jerry Baker. A former police officer at IUPUI and O’Neill IUPUI… Read more »
