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4 BizVoice/Indiana Chamber – January/February 2013
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FEATURES
Magazine of the
Indiana Chamber
of Commerce
Winner of 61 national,
state awards since 1999
Departments
2 President’s Message
6 2012 Annual Dinner photos
8 Workplace Wellness: Healthy food in school
10 Guest Column: Developing rural leaders
12 Guest Column: Planning for college
44 Getting to Know: Trine University
45 Shorts
56 Found Elsewhere
36 Ivy Tech by the Numbers
A look at the growth of the state’s largest public
postsecondary institution.
39 All About the Workers
IndianaSkills.com provides valuable data; north central
counties seek additional information; Toyota and
Vincennes University combine forces.
42 BizVoice ReVisited:
Harrison College
It may have a 110-year history, but this education
provider is expanding its capabilities and adjusting
rapidly to meet student needs.
47 Indiana Vision 2025
Those seeking to find work have partners to count on
and places to go for assistance.
• Statewide summit ................................................. 47
• Talent Initiative .................................................... 48
• Goodwill Industries .............................................. 50
• INARF organizations ............................................ 52
14 Establishing Priorities
The 2013 Indiana General Assembly session features
many changes (29 new legislators) and questions
(health care and other funding matters). The Indiana
Chamber identifies 10 areas of focus.
18 Lacking in STEM Strength
The United States needs more workers with skills in
science, technology, engineering and math. Indiana is
no exception. How serious is the shortage and what can
be done about it?
22 Data Falls Short of Full Impact
Three state agencies are feeding education and
workforce information into a database system. But
missing connections prevent access by stakeholders and
severely limit the benefits.
26 Taking a Fresh Outlook
Our roundtable discussion offers fresh perspectives. The
participants: a college student, teacher of the year
serving in a new role, Teach Plus director and national
think tank leader.
32 Indiana’s Leaders: Henry Smith
The president of Indiana Wesleyan University retires
after a seven-year stint. Before embarking on a
sabbatical and eventual return as chancellor, he shares
his thoughts on a variety of education issues.
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