Education

By: The Woof Boom Radio News Team— The Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce held a luncheon event Thursday at the Horizon Convention Center. Dr. Steve Baule, Superintendent of the Muncie Community Schools gave his “State of the Muncie Community Schools” report to local civic and business leaders. Dr. Baule gave an overview of the current state of  MCS, and also shared many positive stories/statistics about MCS that often go over-looked. He began with the vision statement for MCS: MCS with our community partners will provide…

By: Mike Rhodes— Muncie, IN—When I was a 1960s kid, the most scientific thing I ever accomplished was launching an Estes Model Rocket about 1500 feet in the air with a payload consisting of one raw egg. If the model rocket landed without breaking the egg—well, that was cause for celebration. And worthy of a mention in the Boy Scout Troop #150 monthly newsletter in Gauley Bridge, WV. Fast forward to 2017 and you’ll find scientific experiments have really changed…

By: Kelsey Batten and Jennifer Gasiorek— Indianapolis, IN – Ivy Tech Community College has named Jeff Scott to serve as chancellor of the Muncie campus, which includes leadership of the New Castle site, as a part of the College’s new organizational structure announced earlier this year. The new structure will better align with the community at the campus level and empower campuses to be responsive and nimble in meeting local needs. Prior to the change, multiple campuses reported to a bi-regional leadership, including…

By: Kelsey Batten— Agreement Helps Adult Learners Earn Important Degree Credential Toward Achieving Educational and Career Goals— Indianapolis, IN – Ivy Tech Community College and Kaplan University have partnered to create a statewide reverse transfer agreement for students who have transferred to Kaplan University prior to completing their associate degree at Ivy Tech. “By working closely with Ivy Tech we are helping adult learners earn important degree credentials they can use immediately toward achieving their educational and career goals,” said Kaplan…

By: Jeanne Smith— Indianapolis, IN—Erskine Green Training Institute (EGTI), a program of The Arc of Indiana Foundation, is pleased to announce that Trevor Dillard of Muncie recently graduated from its Heart of the House (hotel housekeeping) program. Ceremonies were held on Friday, Oct. 6. The Arc of Indiana Foundation exists to create postsecondary training opportunities for people with disabilities that empower and lead to meaningful employment through its program, Erskine Green Training Institute. After receiving training at EGTI, students apply…

MUNCIE, Ind. — Ball State University fans are preparing to celebrate this year’s Homecoming festivities with a theme of “Cardinals Around the World.” The annual week of events begins Oct. 16 and culminates on Oct. 21, when the Cardinals take on Central Michigan University at 3 p.m. in Scheumann Stadium. “Homecoming is a great way for the Ball State campus, alumni and the Muncie community to come together as one and show pride in our institution,” Michelle Johnson, senior director…

By: Jennifer Gaslorek— Muncie, Ind. – A ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the Muncie Chamber of Commerce will be at Ivy Tech Community College East Central Region’s Gardens of Ivy.  The ribbon cutting will be held on Wednesday, October 4, 2017, to celebrate the first harvest. This raised bed garden located at the Muncie Cowan Road Campus was designed and constructed by students in the Agriculture, Design, Building Technology, and Welding Programs. The community garden provides fresh vegetables and herbs,…

By: Kallie Sulanke— Muncie, IN—Seventeen local teachers will receive $3,166 in Robert P. Bell Education Grants from The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, Inc.  Across the county, thousands of students benefit from Bell Education Grants each year. Awards of up to $450 are available through the Bell Grants program. Funded projects are creative or innovative classroom projects designed to stimulate learning in students. All Delaware County teachers are invited to apply during any of the four grant cycles. Awards for the…