Jacqueline A. Neuman, Director

Office: Administration Building 128A

Telephone: (574) 520-4261

Internet Address: www.iusb.edu/~extendsb

Rendering of the new IU South Bend Elkhart Center opening fall 2007 at 125 East Franklin Street , Elkhart .

Mission

The mission of Extended Learning Services is to provide access to quality educational opportunities for life-long learning that complement the greater mission of Indiana University South Bend in order to meet and respond to the changing educational and economic development needs of the diverse populations in the communities we serve.

Vision Statement

We bring IU to you.

Guiding Principle

Life-long learning that is: Ready, Relevant, Right Now!

Commitments of Extended Learning Services

Customer responsive programs, internal outreach, community outreach, empowered staff, fiscal integrity, and dynamic systems.

Continuing Education

Personal and Professional

Development

Office: Administration Building 128

Telephone: (574) 520-4261

Internet Address: www.iusb.edu/~extendsb

General Information

Providing personal and professional development through lifelong learning is the mission of Continuing Education. For most programs, formal admittance to the university is not required. Each year thousands of participants attend hundreds of educational programs in South Bend , Elkhart , Plymouth , and other locations. Credit and noncredit courses, certificate programs, workshops, conferences, special events, distance education, and customized training and consulting are offered throughout the year.

Most courses and workshops carry nationally recognized continuing education units (CEUs). These units document work completed.

Noncredit Certificate Programs

Noncredit certificate programs offer individuals a guided course of study for professional growth and advancement opportunity. The following programs may be completed in one or more years of part-time study:

Customized Certificates to Meet Individual Needs

Human Resource Practitioner

Not-For-Profit Leadership

Personal Computers (Mastering Word, Excel, or Access; Using Microsoft Office, Basic Web Design)

Production and Inventory Management-offered in cooperation with the Michiana Chapter of APICS

Quality Management-offered in cooperation with the American Society for Quality (ASQ), Michiana Section 1005

Supervisory Management

Courses and Workshops

Public courses and workshops are offered in the following areas:

Arts and Humanities

Communications

College Preparation

Computer Training (MS Office, Web Design)

Health Professions Institute (Continuing Education for Nurses, Dental Hygienists and Assistants, Pharmacy Technician Training, Medical Terminology, Coding and Transcription)

Home and Garden

Languages

Personal Enrichment

Professional Certificate Examination Prep Courses (CPIM, CSPC, SPHR, PHR, ASQ, CMA)

Real Estate Prelicensing

Test Preparation (SAT, GMAT, GRE, LSAT)

Weekend Workshops

Youth Programs

Institute of Reading Development

Mini-University

Conferences

The Division of Extended Learning Services annually co-sponsors the Early Childhood Conference at IU South Bend with the School of Education and community partners.

Business and Industry Services

Continuing Education provides training and consulting services for business, industry, and other community-based organizations. Principal program areas are:

Business Communication

Supervision and Management

Computers

Quality Management

Spanish/English for Speakers of Other Languages

Send e-mail to conted@iusb.edu for information about other programs for business and industry.

Credit Certificate Programs

Paralegal Studies Program

The Paralegal Studies program was developed in 1980 by Continuing Education with the assistance of IU South Bend faculty members and an advisory board of area attorneys. This part-time, evening, 25 credit hour interdisciplinary program incorporates courses from the School of Public and Environmental Affairs, School of Business and Economics, and College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Students begin the program in the fall semester. Courses are arranged sequentially and are offered only once each year. The program is usually completed in two and one-half years. Send e-mail to conted@iusb.edu for further information.

Montessori Teacher Academy

IU South Bend and the Montessori Academy at Edison Lakes co-sponsors an intensive one-year teacher training program for early childhood Montessori teachers. The program is affiliated with the American Montessori Society (AMS) and accredited by the Montessori Accreditation Commission for Teacher Education (MACTE). Satisfactory completion prepares qualified individuals to receive AMS certification. Undergraduate credit is available through the School of Education . Send e-mail to conted@iusb.edu for further information.

Testing Services

The Division of Extended Learning Services is a host site for Indiana University School of Continuing Studies independent study examinations. Students are responsible for arranging examination dates and times. There is no charge for testing. Call to schedule an examination.

Distance Education

Office: Administration 128

Telephone: (574) 520-4261

Internet Address: www.iusb.edu/~extendsb

Credit and noncredit courses are offered through Extended Learning Services. Distance based credit courses are listed by the discipline offering them in the Schedule of Classes each semester. Noncredit personal and professional development courses offered online can be found on the continuing education Web site. See the left side of the page and click e-learning for detailed information about these courses.

School of Education

Continuing Education for Teachers

Office: Administration Building 128

Telephone: (574) 520-4261

Internet Address: www.iusb.edu/~extendsb

Courses are offered off-campus for graduate credit and CRU's for teachers in collaboration with their school system. These programs are customized to meet the needs of teachers to earn graduate credit or CRU's to maintain licensure.

Off-Campus Programs

General Information

Off-Campus Programs (OCP) offers credit and noncredit courses at sites other than the IU South Bend campus. OCP administrative offices are located at the IU South Bend Elkhart Center, listed below. Please refer to the off-campus Internet site for a complete list of off-campus offerings.

Student Services

Off-campus student services include assistance with admission and registration information, testing services, and textbook sales.

Testing Services

IU South Bend placement examinations are scheduled throughout the year at the Elkhart and Plymouth locations. In addition, the Indiana University School of Continuing Studies offers the option of taking university courses (credit, noncredit, and high school courses) at home through the Indiana University Independent Study Program. Call OCP for further information or to schedule an independent study course examination at either the Elkhart or Plymouth off-campus location.

Elkhart Center

New Office: (effective fall 2007)

125 East Franklin Street

Elkhart , Indiana 46516-3609

Office: (through summer 2007)

2930 South Nappanee Street , Suite D

Elkhart , Indiana 46517-1014

Telephone: (800) 321-7834 or (574) 294-5550

E-mail Address: ocp@iusb.edu

Internet Address: www.iusb.edu/~extendsb

The Elkhart Center provides credit and noncredit courses each fall, spring, and summer semester. Courses leading to the Associate of Arts (Liberal), Associate of Arts in General Studies, Associate of Science in Business, Bachelor of General Studies, and Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degrees are offered during the day, in the evening, and on Saturday.

General education required courses are offered (SmartStart Program), preparing students for most degree programs offered on the main campus. Extended office hours and over 60 hours of open computer laboratory time are available in Elkhart .

Scholarships

The SmartStart Program allows students who complete 24 credit hours of general education courses in Elkhart to be eligible to apply for a Verizon scholarship.

Other scholarship opportunities are also available for students attending IU classes in Elkhart . Call for additional information.

Plymouth

Office: 857 Lincolnway East

Plymouth , Indiana 46563-1936

Telephone: (800) 321-7834 or (574) 936-1954

Internet Address: www.iusb.edu/~extendsb

IU South Bend offers a variety of general education courses in Plymouth in the evening during the week and on Saturday morning. Classes are held at Plymouth High School , located off Randolph Street at #1 Big Red Drive . Eight to ten undergraduate courses are offered each semester and graduate education courses are offered at various times during the year. Various noncredit courses are also offered in the Plymouth area.

In addition to offering classes at the high school, IU South Bend has an office in Plymouth at 857 Lincolnway East. Call for additional information.