Members of Valparaiso University’s American Council on Education International Laboratory are making strides as they proceed toward goals in the 18-month collaborative process that began in August 2010. Initial efforts have focused on reviewing the international content of Valpo’s academic departments. That process has involved an overview of courses and related programs. The next steps […]
Category: Academics
New Strategic Plan primes Valparaiso University for growth, innovation
Valparaiso University is announcing to the public a bold new Strategic Plan that calls for innovation, increased enrollment and financial sustainability. A two-year engagement process preceded the formation of the Strategic Plan, and involved faculty, staff, students, board members, alumni, and community members. The Strategic Plan was approved by the Board of Directors in October […]
Graduates, families and loved ones celebrate Spring Commencement
Bonnie E. Raquet, speaker at Valparaiso University’s 2011 Spring Commencement, told more than 725 graduating students that great opportunities and challenges are ahead as they embrace the future. “Together with your professors, and many others in this community, you have worked to build your knowledge, character, integrity, and wisdom. Graduation is not the end of […]
Lilly Fellows to join faculty
Three teacher-scholars have been named Lilly Fellows in Humanities and the Arts and will begin two-year terms on the Valparaiso University faculty in the fall. Dr. Joe Creech, Director of the Lilly Fellows Program, announced that Katherine Calloway, English, Robert Elder, history, and Charles Strauss, history, have been selected for the program designed to help […]
Counseling program earns national accreditation
Valparaiso University’s Graduate Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) program has earned national recognition for its commitment to promoting the thorough education and effective preparation of licensed clinical mental health counselors. During the 2010-2011 academic year, the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) accredited Valpo’s CMHC program as a Mental Health Program […]
Workshop focuses on arts and entertainment promotion and marketing
The Valparaiso University Arts and Entertainment Administration Master’s Workshop 2011 takes place Aug. 5-12. The focus of the workshop will be Trends, Marketing and Promotion in Arts and Entertainment. The course includes daily instruction by professionals, networking receptions with professionals in arts and entertainment, and visits to arts and entertainment facilities in Northwest Indiana and […]
Valparaiso University quality recognized in top national, regional rankings
In two recently released higher education rankings, Valparaiso University was recognized for the high quality of its academic experience. Valparaiso University was named among the nation’s top institutions by the Princeton Review in its 2012 edition of “The Best 376 Colleges.” About 15 percent of the nation’s 2,500 four-year institutions are profiled in the book. […]
U.S. News rankings place high value on Valpo education
Valparaiso University’s outstanding educational value and quality academic programs earned strong recognition once again from U.S. News & World Report in its annual rankings. The report, released on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2011, showed Valparaiso University improving its rankings in a number of areas. In the Best Value category, Valparaiso University ranked second among regional universities […]
Faculty grants to benefit students’ academic experiences
A number of grants awarded to faculty at Valparaiso University will be used to conduct innovative research, enhance educational opportunities for students, and advance knowledge in varied academic disciplines. The Creative Work and Research Committee recently awarded five grants through the University Research Professorships Program and the Wheat Ridge Ministries-O.P. Kretzmann Memorial Fund. Rick DeMaris, […]
MBA program to host open house Jan. 26
Valparaiso University’s Graduate School of Business will host an MBA Open House at 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26. The open house will feature program information and the opportunity to attend a class for a few minutes or the entire evening – ” Global Supply Chain Management with Sandy Strasser, professor of information and decision sciences. […]