West Washington congratulates Lyla Arnold on being a Star Student.
Indiana University Southeast garnered several prestigious rankings from the U.S. News & World Report annual college rankings.
Among citations, IU Southeast ranked #50 in Top Public Schools, #82 in Top Performers on Social Mobility, #138 in Regional Universities Midwest, and #218 in Top Undergraduate Nursing (BSN). IU Southeast’s rankings placed them first or second within each category compared to other colleges and universities within the Louisville metropolitan area. U.S. News analyzed more than 1,800 colleges and universities to determine their rankings.
"These rankings use a variety of indicators to assess aspects of educational quality,” said Michelle Williams, Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. “Indiana University Southeast consistently places at the top of the list of local colleges and universities, making it a great choice with clear measures of excellence. Whether you want to look at academic program quality, return on investment, career outcomes, alumni engagement, student experience, social mobility, or other measures, IU Southeast provides students with transformative educational experiences."
"Now in its 40th year, the Best Colleges rankings continue to be a trusted source of information for students and their families," says LaMont Jones, Ed.D., managing editor for Education at U.S. News. "By considering factors such as social mobility and post-graduate success, we aim to help students choose schools that not only provide a quality education but also prepare them for a successful and fulfilling future."
“The US News rankings show how IU Southeast offers quality and affordable higher education while improving the social mobility of our graduates,” said Debbie Ford, Chancellor of IU Southeast. “Just over half of our graduates complete their degrees with zero debt and over 80 percent of our graduates remain in the region we serve to live and work.”
The 2025 Best Colleges methodology is calculated using up to 17 key measures of academic quality for National Universities and 13 indicators for the National Liberal Arts Colleges, Regional Universities, and Regional Colleges. The formula uses data universally reported by schools or obtainable from third-party sources.
IU Southeast has three nationally recognized, accredited schools including the School of Business, School of Education, and School of Nursing. Through an agreement with the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Indiana University Southeast offers in-state tuition to students enrolled from eight counties in the Louisville region, making it the best financial value among four-year colleges and universities in the region.
About IU Southeast: IU Southeast is one of seven campuses of Indiana University. Offering more than 150 degree programs and concentrations, the scenic 180-acre campus is located less than 15 minutes from downtown Louisville, Kentucky. It currently has over 3,750 students and employs over 360 faculty members. About 400 students live on campus in five fully furnished, lodge-style residence halls. Through an agreement with the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Indiana University Southeast offers in-state tuition to students enrolled from eight counties in the Louisville region. IU Southeast has three nationally recognized, accredited schools including the School of Business, School of Education, and School of Nursing. For more information, visit www.ius.edu. IU Southeast is a tobacco-free campus.
MANCHESTER, NH (09/25/2024)-- It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Summer 2024 Dean's List. The summer terms run from May to August.
Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.500 to 3.699 for the reporting term are named to the Dean's List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired 8-week terms grouped in fall, winter/spring, and summer.
Carly Barnett of Vallonia
Andrew Woodward of Scottsburg (Salem High School Graduate - 2019)
Sarah Gregerson of Salem (Salem High School Graduate - 2019)
West Washington School Corporation
Campbellsburg, IN 47108
September 16, 2024
The Board of School Trustees of West Washington School Corporation met in REGULAR SESSION at 7:00 P.M. in the library of West Washington High School on Monday, September 16, 2024.
Present: Public: Absent:
Sal Sama, President Aaron Dennis Brian Farmer, Member
Carri Cambron, Vice Pres. Kelly Dennis
Adam Brown, Secretary Chad Johnson
Claude Combs, Member
Tim Barksdale, Member
Stephanie Keltner, Member
Keith Nance, Superintendent
Sarah Burks, Secretary
President Sama opened the meeting.
Adam Brown moved to approve the bank reconciliation/fund report. The motion was seconded by Carri Cambron, passing 6-0.
Adam Brown moved to approve the claims/transfers as presented. The motion was seconded by Stephanie Keltner, passing 6-0.
Stephanie Keltner moved to accept the minutes from August 19, 2024. Adam Brown seconded the motion, passing 6-0.
For the academic report, the school's new therapy dog, Maverick, was in attendance. His owner, SRO Aaron Dennis, spoke on the training he has already received and is continuing. There has been great feedback on having Maverick at school not only from students but staff as well.
There were no patrons signed up to speak.
Carri Cambron moved to approve the Personnel Report as presented. The motion was seconded by Claude Combs, passing 6-0.
Superintendent Nance presented the certified staff evaluations to the board. Tim Barksdale moved to accept the evaluations with Stephanie Keltner seconding, passing 6-0.
In old business, the second reading of some minor board policy updates was brought up for approval. Adam Brown moved to approve the updates with Tim Barksdale seconding, passing 6-0.
In new business, board President Sal Sama opened the public hearing for the proposed 2025 budget. Mr. Sama asked twice for public comment. No comments. Mr. Sama adjourned the hearing.
Also in new business, Superintendent Nance recommended extending the same benefits that our CDL bus drivers receive to our Special Education route drivers (no CDL required and work 5 days a week). Those benefits are 7 paid holidays, 2 ALT days (annual leave time) each school year, and the ability to receive an attendance stipend. Claude Combs moved to approve these benefits for special education route drivers. The motion was seconded by Tim Barksdale passing 6-0.
Adam Brown moved to approve the following field trips:
9/21/24-Mr. Wolfe and BPA to Huber's for community service
9/25/24-Mr. Eisele and nursing class students to Caris College
9/26/24-Mr. Kritzer and JAG students to IUS
10/3/24-Mr. Wolfe and DC Earth Science class to Marengo Cave & Hoosier National Forest
10/18/24-Mrs. Schook & 7th/8th graders to Ivy Tech Sellersburg
10/31/24-Mrs. Acree and 5th grade to JA Biztown, Louisville, KY
11/1/24-Mr. Lewis & Junior High students to Malibu Jack's Family Fun Park
11/15/24-Mrs. Schook and 7th/8th graders to Vincennes University Jasper
12/6/24-Mrs. Schook and 7th/8th graders to IUS
Tim Barksdale seconded the motion, passing 6-0.
Superintendent Nance recommended that dual employed staff (for example: an aide and bus driver for WWSC) be able to receive the attendance stipend for each position they are employed. Stephanie Keltner made a motion to approve the attendance stipend for dual employed staff with Adam Brown seconding, passing 6-0.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Personnel Report for September 16, 2024 Board Meeting-
Resignations:
Chris Long-Varsity softball head coach
Schedule B Hires:
Elementary: Student Council-Mrs. Young, Yearbook-Mrs. Acree, Robotics-Mrs. Nicholson and Ms. Bays (split), elementary cheer coach-Lindsey Davis
Junior High and HIgh School:
Drama sponsor-Mrs. Seybold
Drama Assist 1-Mrs. Ledgerwood
Drama Assist 2-Sarah Burks
National Honor Society H.S.-Ms. Stahl
Student Council Sponsor H.S.-Ms. Stahl
Student Council Sponsor Jr. High-Mrs. Hall
Yearbook Spponsor-Ms. Stahl
Senior Class Sponsor Baccalaureate & Graduation-#1:Ms. Stahl, #2:Mrs. Richardson
Junior Class Sponsor Concessions & Prom-#1:Trish Guthrie, #2-Jackie Trueblood
Robotic Sponsor-Mrs. Jessica Nance
Approve FMLA leave for Tony Holman
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