My vision comes straight from the University’s new vision statement that I just mentioned. UIndy will be a leader in providing relevant, responsive, and innovative education to all our learners anywhere, anytime, for life. We believe that lifelong learning is a defining theme for the future of work. We will be leaders in health sciences, engineering, and business because we have an inherent advantage in these areas. Our strong foundation in the liberal arts will ensure that our students are developing skills to prepare them for a future that will increasingly require higher-order thinking to solve complex problems and seize opportunities facing our society. Another priority is our commitment to connecting the classroom to the world. We will ensure that all students, irrespective of their discipline, are fully prepared for the careers they wish to pursue. Research is clear that opportunities where students can apply what they learn in a classroom to a real- world experience result in better career outcomes at the time of graduation, and prepare them for the professional world in a more effective manner. To that end, we are promising that 100% of our undergraduate students will engage in experiential learning prior to graduation. This includes internships, study abroad, clinical work, industry- sponsored projects, on the job training, and similar experiences. What is your vision for the University of Indianapolis in the next five years and what are your top priorities in achieving this vision?
Dr. Tanuja Singh President
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