July 18, 2024
Dear Colleagues,
It’s hard to believe that summer is almost over, and August is right around the corner!
While it's still early, I am pleased to share that our enrollment progress this summer has been looking good. Thanks to all that have worked so hard. I wanted to share a few updates with you before we all come back together next month for welcome festivities.
IU 2030 Dashboard Launch
You may have seen President Whitten’s message earlier this week that IU can now track IU 2030 progress thorough . This new feature of IU 2030 includes IU wide dashboards for each pillar (, , and ) as well as a dashboard for each campus, including, . The metrics included in these dashboards are those established university wide for IU 2030. We also have campus metrics associated with each of our campus goals that we are working to track in the coming year.
Professional Development Funding
I’m excited to announce the for the next round of campus professional development funding to encourage employee development and provide new opportunities to learn and grow. To be considered for this award, faculty and staff applicants must apply by September 1st, 2024, for fall activities. Please feel free to email IU South Bend Human Resources with any questions about this opportunity at iusbhr1@iusb.edu.
IU Night with the South Bend Cubs
Cheer on the South Bend Cubs with IU alumni, fans, and friends at Four Winds Field on Thursday, August 8. by end-of-day on Sunday, July 28 to reserve your seats! Proceeds will be directed toward the IUSB Alumni Association Scholarship Endowment Fund.
Welcome Back
My Welcome Back for Faculty and Staff will take place on the morning of Monday, August 19. It will start with a social coffee hour at 9:00 am in the foyer area outside the Campus Auditorium in Northside Hall and remarks will begin at 10:00 am. Hear from our campus governance leaders, welcome new employees to the IU South Bend family, learn more about plans for the coming year, and celebrate faculty and staff award winners. We’ll also be revealing the 2024 Top 25 Titans!
New Student Convocation and All-Campus Lunch
Our tradition of New Student Convocation and the All-Campus Lunch will be held on Friday, August 23. Look for more details about these and other welcome events in the Daily Titan. It is always great for our new students to see everyone at these events to show them how much we care and support them as they join the Titan family.
I look forward to seeing everyone soon! Until then I hope you enjoy the rest of your summer.
With Hoosier Spirit and Titan Pride,
Susan Elrod
Susan Elrod, PhD
Chancellor
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