BizVoice March/April 2016

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For eight years, life in the policy world was never boring
with Mitch Daniels serving as Indiana’s Governor. Daniels
now brings his innovation and determination to the
education arena in his role as Purdue University president.
In a recent interview – captured in this issue with a feature
article on Page 16, comments in several stories related to
Purdue developments and on video – Daniels doesn’t
disappoint. He tells it like it is; you wouldn’t expect any
less. He praises the accomplishments and the additional
potential on the West Lafayette campus, while challenging
all to achieve at an even higher level.
Daniels is convinced the higher education model is changing. To his credit, he wants
Purdue to be a leader in making that happen – not be pulled along kicking and
screaming or, even worse, be left behind.
In addition to Daniels’ perspective, we learn more about the Purdue Polytechnic High
School, the university’s effort to reduce student debt through income share agreements
and a partnership with Gallup that has now expanded to 15 Indiana college campuses.
The higher education piece of the puzzle is so critical because it often serves as the link
between K-12 and the workforce. We provide various stories, briefs and columns that
examine best practices and other efforts to help make the needed connections.
We’ve said it before, and we’ll continue to assert that Outstanding Talent is the top
driver in the Indiana Chamber-led Indiana Vision 2025 plan. Yes, that’s because a
talented workforce, one ready to meet ever-changing demands, is essential to our
state’s economic future.
But more importantly, every single student deserves an excellent education. The role of
adults, both within and in support of the education system, should be to prepare all
students for college, career and life. I can think of no greater mission.
Kevin M. Brinegar
President and CEO
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John Qualls
Indiana Chamber Chair
Tom Hirons
Hirons & Co. Advertising + Public Relations, Indianapolis
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Kevin Brinegar
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Innovating and Educating
March/April 2016 | Volume 19, Number 2