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In cooperation with the USI Alumni Association, this office coordinates a variety of programs and services to benefit alumni and students. Anyone who has completed one full-time semester of coursework is eligible for membership in the Alumni Association. Active members play a leading role in the success of USI through career networking, mentoring, recruiting and volunteering. An active membership to the Alumni Association is $50 annually. A lifetime membership is $500.
We serve as the liaison to the USI Student Alumni Association (SAA), which provides a link for students to work with the Alumni Association. SAA is a student-run organization committed to promoting and supporting the establishment of traditions at USI. Members have an opportunity to network with alumni and gain valuable leadership skills while working on SAA programs and activities.
The Center for Communal Studies (www.usi.edu/liberal-arts/communal-center) in the College of Liberal Arts is a research facility and international clearinghouse that assists classes, students, faculty, and visiting scholars with the subject of communal societies, intentional communities, and utopias. The center facilitates meetings, seminars, and networking among scholars and communities.
The center coordinates its work with the extensive Communal Studies Collection in the Special Collections department of Rice Library, which provides a rich base for research.The Center for Communal Studies Lecture Series brings noted scholars of communal societies and communitarians to share their knowledge and experience on campus. Each year, the center awards annual prizes to both an undergraduate and a graduate student who submits the best scholarly paper or project on a communal theme. The center also annually awards a research travel grant.
The Development Office is responsible for developing, coordinating, and implementing a comprehensive private fund-raising program for the University of Southern Indiana and its outreach programs under the auspices of the USI Foundation. The president of the University is the official spokesperson on all fundraising matters. The Vice President for Development and Alumni Engagement/president of USI Foundation, in concert with other administrative units, will assess University needs, identify possible private sources for funds to meet those needs, prepare plans for soliciting sector funds, and direct the personnel and financial resources available through the office toward obtaining resources to meet those needs.
Students and staff on tight schedules or in classes in other buildings on campus can purchase bottled beverages, coffee, a variety of fresh-baked goods, salads, and sandwiches, and other convenience food items, along with frozen yogurt and smoothie treats, at Red Mango in the Wright Administration building. Starbucks is located on the first floor of Rice Library.
The David L. Rice Library supports and extends the academic programs of the University by providing research and instructional materials as well as recreational and general interest materials. During fall and spring semesters the library is open 104 hours a week, including evening and weekend hours. When the library building is closed, the online catalog, and hundreds of web pages - selected and organized to assist in finding high-quality information on a variety of topics - remain available through www.usi.edu/library. Remote access to electronic books and databases is available for currently-enrolled students and currently-employed faculty and staff members. The web site is the most up-to-date source for library hours, special notices, services, and staff contact numbers.
The building has four floors, with substantial student study space and comfortable seating in a variety of configurations; three reading rooms; 30 group study rooms; 2 individual study rooms; and a large computer lab for instruction and student use. Additionally, the building provides classrooms on the lower level and casual seating in the coffee shop area. In addition to approximately 200 open-use computer workstations within the building, students may check out laptops and tablets.
Rice Library is also a partial federal government depository library. The library receives a significant portion of what is published by the United States government, which is the largest publisher in the world. Government documents cover a wide variety of subjects, from career information to the environment and consumer guidance.
Students, faculty, staff members, and community users may check out library materials. If an item is already checked out by someone else, a hold may be placed on that item and the user will be notified when it is returned. Users may renew books online, unless an item is overdue or on hold for someone else. Self-service check-out machines on each floor speed the check-out process for books.
As the variety and complexity of information sources has increased - along with the necessity for evaluating their worth - formal research instruction has become even more essential. Instructors may schedule sessions customized to individual course needs by contacting a Research Services librarian. Library staff members are available at the Library Services counter to provide assistance to library users.
More information about online learning at USI is available at www.usi.edu/online-learning. Students with questions about online learning can contact Online Learning at 812-465-1010 or email online....@usi.edu.
The Center for Applied Research works with businesses and organizations throughout the region to help leverage the intellectual capabilities of the University. The Center matches faculty, staff, and students with regional businesses and organizations to conduct research, consulting, and other applied projects, ranging from economic impact studies to new product development. This engagement will not only benefit the region, but also will help these individuals in their career development. Opportunities exist for individual faculty and student involvement, as well as class projects. Information is available at 812-228-5094 or www.usi.edu/outreach/center-for-applied-research.
The College Achievement Program (CAP) is a cooperative program between the University of Southern Indiana and participating high schools. CAP allows highly motivated high school junior and senior students to take regular college courses in their own high schools at a reduced rate of tuition.
CAP courses are taught by carefully selected high school faculty who are trained in special workshops by USI faculty members. The CAP courses follow the same curriculum and academic standards as those courses offered on the University of Southern Indiana campus.
Historic Southern Indiana (HSI) is also the name of the organization dedicated to preserving, enhancing, and promoting these resources. As a community outreach program of the University of Southern Indiana, HSI hosts workshops, produces publications, conducts visitor research, and facilitates and coordinates with many groups and agencies with the goal of creating a sense of regional identity and pride. Contact 812-465-7014 or visit www.usi.edu/outreach/historic-southern-indiana for information.
Since its beginning nearly 50 years ago, USI has served regional businesses and organizations by developing partnerships that result in increased productivity and an improved bottom line. Our skilled professionals will meet with you to discuss your needs and identify the best resources to meet those needs, whether from USI or across the country. Our services go beyond traditional training and consulting and include helping you build partnerships with other businesses among similar or vastly different industries.
We develop site-specific and job-specific training to assist you in meeting your core goals: productivity, profit, retention, customer service, and more. We can bring resources from across USI to your site, on campus, or at another location. Call 812-461-5425 or visit www.usi.edu/outreach/lifelong-learning/customized-consulting-and-training for more information.
USI offers many professional development and technical-skilled training programs developed to meet your specific needs. Request more information to get started on a needs assessment. Together, we will develop the best plan for your employees and company. Call 812-461-5425 or visit www.usi.edu/outreach/lifelong-learning/customized-consulting-and-training for more information.
A wide range of noncredit programs for adults, working professionals and kids are available through USI Outreach and Engagement. Lifelong Learning courses are open to anyone in the community regardless of educational background. All courses are presented in a noncompetitive and informal atmosphere where interest in learning is the primary consideration. No grades are assigned and formal admission to the University is not required for course registration. Courses are available in the following categories: professional development, personal enrichment, fitness and recreation, youth programs, online noncredit courses, software skills, conferences, safety training, and customized consulting and training.
Lifelong Learning courses are held throughout the year. The staff is available to help organizations assess needs and plan, develop, and conduct programs on campus or at other facilities. For our full list of courses, visit www.usi.edu/lifelonglearning, or call 812-464-1989 for more information.
At the request of the Indiana Army National Guard, USI established an Army ROTC program in the fall semester of 2001. The program provides numerous opportunities for qualified students, most notably in the form of full tuition assistance for tuition and fees. The Military Science minor offers qualified students an opportunity to obtain a commission as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and to serve on active duty, in the Army Reserve, or the Army National Guard. Army ROTC scholarships and other incentives provide qualified students with an opportunity to compete for outstanding financial assistance packages, covering virtually all costs for up to four years of college. The ROTC office is located in the lower level of the Education Center and may be reached at 812-461-5494. Visit www.usi.edu/rotc.
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