SycamoreFan317
The Renn Level
Board of Trustees voted to cease operations at least temporarily at the end of this semester.
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St. Joseph's University (Indiana) to close
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blueblazer
The Starter Level
So sorry to hear that
Heard about the possibility a couple weeks ago on local radio. Said BOT was trying to rally alumni and fundraising to allow them to continue. IMO, there needs to be some more closures/consolidation of colleges. Just too many and I'm shocked at these smaller schools continuing to fund athletics. You'd think they'd close down unnecessary cost centers to focus on core competencies.
Agree!!
Agree!! I say Dr Bradley demand the immediate closure of ISU's regional campuses, the return of the endowments and transfer all real and intangible property to ISU. Any current "students" at the regional campuses can apply for admission to ISU.
LMAO.
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Westbadenboy
The All-MVC Level
Does that include ISU -- East over in Muncie ?
If so, I say we only admit students from there who can read & write !
They should receive ENHANCED vetting before being allowed in Terre Haute.
On a serious note -- Wow -- I used to take my students up to St. Joe for conferences etc. And Benton Central had some athletes play there. Sad situation.
If so, I say we only admit students from there who can read & write !
They should receive ENHANCED vetting before being allowed in Terre Haute.
On a serious note -- Wow -- I used to take my students up to St. Joe for conferences etc. And Benton Central had some athletes play there. Sad situation.
Are you arguing for all colleges or merely the publicly funded ones? St Joseph's is obviously private and free to run a college if they see fit. I don't think the Bishop in Lafayette would have much influence over ordering it to close.
I'm guessing their (former) extension campus in Whiting isn't affected by this decision?
I DO agree that the State of Indiana was far, FAR too damn many publicly funded campuses, esp of the gloomington reform extension family... and damn, ivy tech... isnt' there an ivy tech in every freakin' county?
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Coach
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Any basketball players over there that are coachable, strong fundamentals, play defense EVERY GAME & can play flat out for 30 minutes. Any like Clemons?
shootingsycamore
The Sycamore Level
Yes you're right, they have a "campus" in many counties. The Foundation Development Staff is regionally positioned with support staff to discover,cultivate and steward prospective donors, both individual and corporate. They place emphasis on local support, a sense of community. The Ivy Tech Foundation has net assets of app. $104mm (according to the 2014, IRS 990 found on Guidstar).
Gee --- and to think I always thought Ivy Tech hired a ton of Indiana State Reps and Senators to 'phoney-baloney' jobs to gild their lillies and feather their nests.
Perhaps Ivy Tech should have focused on prepping their students for a legit future, NOT directing a building spree
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shootingsycamore
The Sycamore Level
With 2 yr. graduation rates around 5%, 6 yr. graduation rates at 27% or so and transfer rates running 15-20% someone needs to ask questions.
Agree -- regarding the transfer rates; are they transfers to peer institutions? ITT (before it's demise), to Nashville Auto Diesel or Ohio Tech...? are they transfers to 4-yr schools?
and I get that Ivy Tech has a fair, large number of 'non-traditional' students but their graduation rates are NOT stellar.
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BlueSycamore
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The Ivy Tech building boom and all that goes with it was a Mitch Daniels program and things started going backwards soon after he moved out of office to Purdue and some of his appointees to run things got in trouble along the way.
Anyone following the continuing fall-out at St Joseph's? This week, they are selling the HoF plaques BACK to the honoree or family for $20 a plaque...
Bangert: St. Joe's liquidates its Hall of Famers, $20 a pop
"It’s like they had to buy themselves back, in a way,’ says a football star who came to his closed alma mater armed with a $20 bill and a crowbar..."
Full Story:
www.jconline.com/story/opinion/columnists/dave-bangert/2017/10/11/bangert-st-joes-liquidates-its-hall-famers-20-pop/752803001
Bangert: St. Joe's liquidates its Hall of Famers, $20 a pop
"It’s like they had to buy themselves back, in a way,’ says a football star who came to his closed alma mater armed with a $20 bill and a crowbar..."
Full Story:
www.jconline.com/story/opinion/columnists/dave-bangert/2017/10/11/bangert-st-joes-liquidates-its-hall-famers-20-pop/752803001
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BankShot
The Kleuh Level
Good idea to "reconnect" w/ the OFC Alumni. I'm sure that ISU likewise is overwhelmed w/ such "stuff." Only so much wall space & interest...look @ Hulman Center. Last "update?" 90% of the people in HC have NO IDEA who most these people are...
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Gotta Hav
The Wade Level
Just bizarre that the leadership let the finances get that out of control.
It says in wiki...that the closure is temporary and the plans are to re-open in a couple of years....
With a Fire Sale in place, that's not going to happen now.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Joseph's_College_(Indiana)
It says in wiki...that the closure is temporary and the plans are to re-open in a couple of years....
With a Fire Sale in place, that's not going to happen now.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Joseph's_College_(Indiana)
BankShot
The Kleuh Level
Probably hoping that the Vatican will step in...given the rapid "liquidation" of Catholic Churches in Europe and reconfiguration into mosques, the Pope likely has plenty of "spare change."
Apparently now someone has realized their foul-up...
http://indianaeconomicdigest.com/main.asp?SectionID=31&SubSectionID=276&ArticleID=89714
Given the enrollment at Saint Joseph's; I'd imagine they struggled with keeping costs low enough to be viable without pricing kids out... Surprised they didn't drop their sports down to Div III, pursue membership in the HCAC with the other small, private Indiana colleges... OR pursue a reunification with their former regional campus in Whiting...