March / April 2017

Volume 20, Number 2

FEATURES

Leading the Way in K-12

Jennifer McCormick’s career in education has taken her to the superintendent of public instruction role. She talks policies, partnerships and more. [Full story]

Powering the Ivy Tech Engine

Sue Ellspermann became Ivy Tech Community College’s president in July 2016. But, in a way, her various stops have prepared her for this position. [Full story]

It Takes a Team Effort

Associates and advisors play critical roles as Recovery Force continues along a promising path. Learn how they are going about the process. [Full story]

Innovation on Display

High school class helps put Noblesville students in charge. Today’s projects set the stage for promising futures. [Full story]

FURTHERMORE

TECH AND INNOVATION SERIES

Xtern program takes recruitment beyond the job
Making the most of mentorship
Quick Hits: Tech Commercialization Academy; Hall of Innovation; I-Light upgrades

INDIANA VISION 2025: OUTSTANDING TALENT

K-12 Connections

Questa Foundation advances unique model
21st Century Scholars on road to success
STEM in clear focus at Conner Prairie
Quick Hits: Rapid rise of robotics; early entrepreneurs; creating teaching opportunities

Postsecondary Progress

Clearing the way back to campus studies
Huntington adds agricultural emphasis
Quick Hits: Hybrid learning advances; freeform approach for engineers; virtual internships

Workforce Ways

Indy proves attractive to Aussie transplant
Innovative internships emerge at Bowman Creek
IMPACT Awards honor intern excellence
Quick Hits: Helping with student debt; UE Guarantee; education and the workforce