IUP Academic Affairs Division News http://www.iup.edu/news.aspx?blogid=1271 News from Division of Academic Affairs at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. 2009-11-22T22:56:29Z en-US Myers Appointed as Interim Director for John P. Murtha Institute For Homeland Security http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=82874&blogid=1271&utm_source=feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=news Gerald W. Intemann, provost and vice president for Academic Affairs, announced the appointment of Dr. David L. Myers as interim director of the John P. Murtha Institute for Homeland Security beginning September 1, 2009.

]]> Dr. Michael J. Powers mpowers 2009-08-20T14:54:00Z Gerald W. Intemann, provost and vice president for Academic Affairs, announced the appointment of Dr. David L. Myers as interim director of the John P. Murtha Institute for Homeland Security beginning September 1, 2009. Dr. Myers will replace Dr. Jeffrey Crane, who will be stepping down as director and leaving the university.

Dr. Myers arrived at IUP in 1998 as an assistant professor in the Department of Criminology after receiving bachelor's and master's degrees in criminal justice at Shippensburg University and his Ph.D. degree in criminology and criminal justice at the University of Maryland, College Park.

During his eleven years at IUP, Dr. Myers rose to the rank of full professor and served as graduate director and doctoral program coordinator in the Department of Criminology as well as serving as director of the Center for Research in Criminology. He also served for three years as a dean's associate in the School of Graduate Studies. Most recently, Dr. Myers served as interim vice provost for Research and dean of Graduate Studies and as interim executive director of the Research Institute.

Dr. Myers is the author of two books and numerous peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters.

]]> Murtha Institute Relocating to Academic Affairs http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=82872&blogid=1271&utm_source=feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=news Effective September 1, 2009, the John P. Murtha Institute for Homeland Security will be relocated from the Office of the President to the Division of Academic Affairs.

]]> Mr. Bruce V. Dries bvdries 2009-08-20T14:54:00Z Effective September 1, 2009, the John P. Murtha Institute for Homeland Security will be relocated from the Office of the President to the Division of Academic Affairs.

The mission of the Murtha Institute is to provide quality educational programs, conduct significant research, and provide effective community outreach in the areas of homeland security and homeland defense. Its focus areas are education, outreach and training, and research and development in homeland security, which includes emergency management, public health preparedness, security and intelligence, and homeland defense.

Created in 2005, the Murtha Institute will continue to be located at the Suites on Grant in Suite G12.

]]> 2009-2010 Faculty Promotions http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=81732&blogid=1271&utm_source=feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=news The Provost’s office announces 2009–2010 faculty promotions.

]]> Mrs. Elaine Smith ejacobs 2009-08-04T14:54:00Z The Provost’s office announces 2009–2010 faculty promotions:

Promoted to Professor

Valeri Helterbran, Professional Studies in Education
James Jozefowicz, Economics
Sue Rieg, Professional Studies in Education
Jason Worzbyt, Music
William Meil, Psychology
Dawn Woodland, Technology Support and Training
John Anderson, Sociology
Ajawad Haija, Physics
Lydia Rodriguez, Spanish
James Lenze, Communications Media
Soundararajan Ezekiel, Computer Science

Promoted to Associate Professor

Jeffery Larkin, Biology
Robert Sweeny, Art
Holly Branthoover, Counseling
S.J. Miller, English
Richard Hsiao, Health and Physical Education
Francis Allard, Anthropology
Matthew Baumer, Music
Brian Sharp, Mathematics
Feng Zhou, Physics
Jeffrey Ritchey, Adult and Community Education
Richard Kemp, Theater and Dance
Gregory Wisloski, Mathematics
David Martynuik, Music
Jonathan Lewis, Geoscience
Susan Drummond, Library
Penny Rode, Art
Paul Arpaia, History
Jonathan Southard, Chemistry
Carl LeBlond, Chemistry
Kenneth Coles, Geoscience
Yong Colen, Mathematics
Scott Mensch,Technology Support and Training

Promoted to Assistant Professor

Marion Henry, Human Development and Environmental Studies

]]> Visit by Candidate for Associate Provost for Academic Programs and Planning, April 23-24 http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=72121&blogid=1271&utm_source=feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=news Candidate Timothy Mott will be on campus Thursday, April 23 and Thursday, April 24, 2009.

]]> Mr. Bruce V. Dries bvdries 2009-04-13T14:54:00Z Candidate Timothy Mott will be on campus Thursday, April 23, and Friday, April 24, 2009.

]]> Visit by Candidate for Associate Provost for Academic Programs and Planning, April 20-21 http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=72119&blogid=1271&utm_source=feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=news Candidate Inno Onwueme will be on campus Monday, April 20 and Tuesday, April 21, 2009. 

]]> Mr. Bruce V. Dries bvdries 2009-04-13T14:54:00Z Candidate Inno Onwueme will be on campus Monday, April 20, and Tuesday, April 21, 2009.

]]> Search: Associate Provost for Academic Programs and Planning http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=70225&blogid=1271&utm_source=feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=news Candidate Susan J. Olson will be on campus Monday, March 30 and Tuesday, March 31, 2009.

]]> Mr. Bruce V. Dries bvdries 2009-03-25T14:54:00Z Candidate Susan J. Olson will be on campus Monday, March 30 and Tuesday, March 31, 2009. 

]]> Register Now for IUP's Summer Honors Program for High School Students http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=69427&blogid=1271&utm_source=feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=news High school students gain the ultimate college academic experience through  the Summer Honors Program.

]]> Mrs. Regan P. Houser rphouser 2009-03-16T14:54:00Z The Summer Honors Program for High School Students presents an opportunity for intensive academic exploration and a glimpse of college life. This year's program takes place July 12–25, 2009.

The program provides a sample of what it’s like to live and learn on a college campus. Counselors-in-residence make living in a single-gender wing of Whitmyre Hall a fun, but safe experience. Participants will live and learn with a community of scholars and will experience college social life in a variety of evening activities.

Students can count on classes to be dynamic and interactive. Experienced full-time IUP professors guide explorations and help students get a sense of what college will be like.

For more information, contact the Robert E. Cook Honors College at 800-487-9122, or send e-mail to honors@iup.edu or explore the Summer Honors Program for High School Students website.

]]> Search: Dean of School of Graduate Studies and Research Candidate Visit http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=69183&blogid=1271&utm_source=feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=news Candidate Timothy P. Mack will be on campus Monday, March 16, and Tuesday, March 17, 2009.

]]> Mr. Bruce V. Dries bvdries 2009-03-13T14:54:00Z Candidate Timothy P. Mack will be on campus Monday, March 16, and Tuesday, March 17, 2009.

]]> Search: Dean of School of Graduate Studies and Research http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=68573&blogid=1271&utm_source=feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=news Candidate Joseph S. Merola will be on campus Tuesday, March 10, and Wednesday, March 11, 2009. 

]]> Mr. Bruce V. Dries bvdries 2009-03-05T14:54:00Z Candidate Joseph S. Merola will be on campus Tuesday, March 10, and Wednesday, March 11, 2009. 

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