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FORTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES 2018 APRIL TWENTY-SEVENTH AND TWENTY-EIGHTH PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES CENTER UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN INDIANA EVANSVILLE, INDIANA 2018 Commencement Exercises Order of the 2018 Spring Commencement Exercises Graduate Ceremony Friday, April 27, 2018 6:30 p.m Processional Evansville Brass Quintet Pomp and Circumstance, Edward Elgar, Composer Grand Marshal Leigh Anne Howard, Director of Master of Arts in Communication; Professor of Communication Studies National Anthem Taylor N Goebel ’21 Welcome and Introductions Linda L M Bennett, President Reflection Shawneis A Jones M’18 Class of 2017 Recognition Mayola Rowser ’95 M’99, Director of Graduate Studies; Associate Professor of Nursing The Commencement Address Linda L M Bennett, President Introduced by W Harold Calloway, Trustee Presentation of the Honorary Alumni Award W Harold Calloway, Trustee Assisted by John B Raisor ’03, President of the USI Alumni Association Presentation of Candidates for Honorary Degrees Linda L M Bennett, President Assisted by Ronald S Rochon, Provost Daniel M and Janet L Fuquay, Doctor of Laws Presented by Amy W MacDonell, Trustee Chris D Melton, Doctor of Laws Presented by Kenneth L Sendelweck ’76, Trustee Conferral of Degrees Linda L M Bennett, President Assisted by Ronald S Rochon, Provost Presentation of Graduates Matthew J Hanka, Director of Master of Public Administration Program; Associate Professor of Political Science Doctoral Degrees Linda L M Bennett, President Master Degrees Ronald S Rochon, Provost Welcome from the USI Alumni Association John B Raisor ’03, President of the USI Alumni Association Recessional Evansville Brass Quintet A reception will be held in University Center East immediately following the ceremony Join us in the celebration on social media by including #USIGrad in your posts Linda L M Bennett to Deliver Commencement Address T he speaker for the Graduate Ceremony is USI president, Dr Linda L M Bennett Bennett became USI’s third president in July 2009, after serving as USI’s provost and vice president for Academic Affairs from 2003 to 2009 Linda L M Bennett In her first year as president, she led the effort to establish the University’s first strategic plan, raising academic standards and enhancing campus life for students She is currently leading the University through its second strategic plan to continue until 2020 During her tenure, the USI Foundation led its second successful capital campaign, Campaign USI – Elevating Excellence, concluding in 2016 with gift commitments of more than $57 million The University continued to experience growth with the addition of over $100 million in building projects Under her leadership, USI saw growth in academic programs as the University established its first two doctoral programs—Doctor of Nursing Practice and Doctor of Education; undergraduate degrees including Manufacturing, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Health Informatics; as well as an online Master of Business Administration program An active civic leader, Bennett serves on the boards of WNIN Public Broadcasting, Deaconess Health Systems and the Welborn Baptist Foundation, among others In the broader higher education community, she has served as chair of the NCAA Division II Great Lakes Valley Conference Council of Presidents, on the Executive Committee of the Coalition for Urban and Metropolitan Universities and has been an active member of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) She was recognized as the 2015 Evansville Rotary Civic Award winner, the 2016 Indiana Commission for Women Torchbearer Award and Trailblazer Award recipient, the 2017 Boy Scouts of America Buffalo Trace Council Distinguished Citizen Award winner and, in 2018, the Girl Scouts of Southwest Indiana Woman of Distinction Honoree and the Leadership Evansville Lifetime Achievement Award Bennett is a native of Cincinnati, Ohio She earned bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in political science from the University of Cincinnati She came to USI from Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina, where she served from 1999–2003 as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and professor of political science Bennett and her husband, Dr Stephen Bennett, reside in Evansville She is retiring in June 2018 Order of the 2018 Spring Commencement Exercises Romain College of Business Ceremony Saturday, April 28, 2018 a.m Processional Evansville Brass Quintet Pomp and Circumstance, Edward Elgar, Composer Grand Marshal Ernest H Hall, Professor of Management National Anthem Brooklyn J Yocum ’20 Welcome and Introductions Linda L M Bennett, President Reflection Shannon E Farrell ’18 Class of 2017 Recognition  Mohammed F Khayum, Dean of the Romain College of Business; Professor of Economics The Commencement Address Marshall L Byers ’94 M’19, Private Client Advisor Vice President – Investments, J.P Morgan Chase Presentation of the David L Rice Alumni Achievement Award Linda L M Bennett, President Conferral of Degrees Linda L M Bennett, President Assisted by Ronald S Rochon, Provost Presentation of Graduates Curt A Gilstrap, Assistant Professor of Business Communication Baccalaureate Degrees Mohammed F Khayum, Dean of the Romain College of Business; Professor of Economics Associate Degrees Ronald S Rochon, Provost Welcome from the USI Alumni Association Stephen W Craven, Sr ’76, President-Elect of the USI Alumni Association Recessional Evansville Brass Quintet A reception will be held in University Center East immediately following the ceremony Join us in the celebration on social media by including #USIGrad in your posts Marshall L Byers to Deliver Commencement Address T he 2018 Commencement speaker for the Romain College of Business is Marshall L Byers ’94 He graduated from USI in 1994 with a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a concentration in finance, and he is enrolled in USI’s Master of Business Administration online program with expected graduation in spring of 2019 He is currently the private client advisor vice president for investments for J.P Morgan Chase in Indianapolis Byers started his banking career with Key Bank in 2002 He began as a branch manager where he profitably managed Key Bank’s largest Indiana branch, earning growth and profitability awards for three consecutive years He also coached and mentored bank employees to identify investment opportunities from new and existing bank clients In 2006, he became a financial advisor for Key Investment Services, where he provided comprehensive needs based on financial solutions to clients by offering a range of investment solutions Marshall L Byers ’94 M’19 In his current role with J.P Morgan Chase, he helps families solve complex financial problems, define investment goals, and implement and monitor investment and retirement plans He also is a trainer and mentor for the bankers of Chase Private Client Byers is a U.S Army veteran, having served in Central America and the Republic of Korea He is a member of several service organizations, including Phi Beta Sigma fraternity, Frontiers International – Indianapolis Chapter and Business Ownership of Indiana (BOI), where he is past chair BOI aims to help central Indiana residents start and grow businesses through free one-on-one business coaching and access to training and resources Byers also is a discussion leader with Bible Study Fellowship He, his wife Moraa and their daughter, Gabi, reside in Indianapolis Moraa is currently enrolled in the USI Masters of Nursing program Order of the 2018 Spring Commencement Exercises College of Liberal Arts Ceremony Saturday, April 28, 2018 Noon Processional Evansville Brass Quintet Pomp and Circumstance, Edward Elgar, Composer Grand Marshal Joan D deJong, Assistant Dean of College of Liberal Arts; Chair of Art and Design; Professor of Art National Anthem Cassandra M Ooms ’19 Welcome and Introductions Linda L M Bennett, President Reflection Kereston L Hochgesang ’18 Class of 2017 Recognition James M Beeby, Dean of the College of Liberal Arts; Professor of History The Commencement Address Patricia S Avery ’04, Financial Empowerment Program Specialist, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Presentation of the David L Rice Alumni Achievement Award Linda L M Bennett, President Presentation of the President’s Medal Virgilio E Paulino ’18 Linda L M Bennett, President Conferral of Degrees Linda L M Bennett, President Assisted by Ronald S Rochon, Provost Presentation of Graduates A David Hitchcock, Director of Center for Interdisciplinary Studies; Associate Professor of Spanish Baccalaureate Degrees James M Beeby, Dean of the College of Liberal Arts; Professor of History Associate Degrees Ronald S Rochon, Provost Welcome from the USI Alumni Association Stephen W Craven, Sr ’76, President-Elect of the USI Alumni Association Recessional Evansville Brass Quintet A reception will be held in University Center East immediately following the ceremony Join us in the celebration on social media by including #USIGrad in your posts Patricia S Avery to Deliver Commencement Address T he 2018 College of Liberal Arts Commencement speaker is Patricia S Avery ’04 A graduate of USI, Avery completed a bachelor of science degree in radio and television with an emphasis in journalism in 2004 She is currently a financial empowerment program specialist at Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in Washington, D.C After graduating, Avery began a career at Old National Bank where she served in various roles – director of associate communications, Bank on Evansville project manager and community outreach officer As the community outreach officer, Avery maintained partnerships with the Indiana National Guard, Ivy Tech Community College and replicated the “Bank on” model in 15 Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky communities Patricia S Avery ’04 In her current position with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, she leads the development of training and implementation materials that equip non-profits and other service providers to implement the Your Money, Your Goals: A financial empowerment toolkit program Since the program’s field test and launch in 2013–2014, the program has recruited federal, national, state, tribal and local organizations that have trained over 25,000 individuals in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and three territories Avery has served the community through organizations such as Aurora, the lead agency for the Commission on Homelessness, which was the umbrella for the Raising Incomes and Homeless Youth work She served as the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network’s (ACS CAN) State Lead Ambassador, and on the American Cancer Society’s CEO Strategic Advisory Committee for Advocacy She is currently a member of the ACS CAN National Ambassador Team Her professional and community work has led to numerous presentations and public speaking engagements Avery has been recognized for her leadership efforts with the following awards: Leadership Evansville Individual Award in Government and Public Service; Phenomenal Women of USI and the Community; Thomas R Early Humanitarian Award from the Tri-State Alliance; State Lead Ambassador of the Year; Advocate of the Year from the United Way of Southwestern Indiana; and in 2017, the Albion Fellows Bacon Award from the Women’s Equality Day of Evansville Avery and her husband Dennis reside in Evansville Together, they have five children and five grandsons Order of the 2018 Spring Commencement Exercises Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education Ceremony Saturday, April 28, 2018 p.m Processional Evansville Brass Quintet Pomp and Circumstance, Edward Elgar, Composer Grand Marshal Jeffery W Seyler, Chair of Chemistry Department; Professor of Chemistry National Anthem Aiden L Muth ’19 Welcome and Introductions Linda L M Bennett, President Reflection Whitney D Mosier ’18 Class of 2017 Recognition Zane W Mitchell, Jr., Dean of the Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education; Professor of Engineering The Commencement Address Kirt A Page ’98, Dean of Academic Affairs, Connect University, Myanmar Presentation of the David L Rice Alumni Achievement Award Linda L M Bennett, President Conferral of Degrees Linda L M Bennett, President Assisted by Ronald S Rochon, Provost Presentation of Graduates Kent W Scheller, Professor of Physics Baccalaureate Degrees Zane W Mitchell, Jr., Dean of the Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education; Professor of Engineering Welcome from the USI Alumni Association John B Raisor ’03, President of the USI Alumni Association Recessional Evansville Brass Quintet A reception will be held in University Center East immediately following the ceremony Join us in the celebration on social media by including #USIGrad in your posts Hailey Nicole Oliver, Louisville, Illinois Exercise Science, magna cum laude Dalton Lee Schmidt, LaGrange Sport Management Emily Kay Olsen, Newburgh Elementary Education Cheyenne Marie Schmuck, Mount Vernon Exercise Science Kelci Michelle Osgatharp, Petersburg Sport Management Ashley Marie Schorr, Mount Vernon Biology Jose J Palacios, Newburgh Sport Management Kyle G Schram, Newburgh Exercise Science Brilee DeeAnn Parker, Linton Mathematics Lexis S Schue, Evansville Biophysics and Chemistry, summa cum laude University Honors Scholar Dalton Peach, Mount Carmel, Illinois Exercise Science Christian Kelsie Pearson, Plainfield Exercise Science and Kinesiology, cum laude Jacquelynne Marie Piekarski, Evansville Elementary Education Ian P Pitt, Evansville Biochemistry Erin J Schweizer, Evansville Exercise Science Jourdan Christopher Seib, Evansville Sport Management, cum laude Amanda Dawn Selby, Evansville Elementary Education Samantha M Sellers, Evansville Biochemistry, cum laude Margaret Elizabeth Sprague, Morganfield, Kentucky Exercise Science Tyler D Stahl, Campbellsburg Elementary Education Logan Stalions, Evansville Mathematics Teaching Kayla Rayn Stanley, Fairfield, Illinois Early Childhood Education Megan Sue Stanley, Gas City Geology Jamey Steed, Carmi, Illinois Mathematics Alicia Faye Stephens, Evansville Exercise Science Jodian Venessa, Sabrina Stevens, Evansville Biology Joshua David Stieler, Evansville Mathematics Hannah Catherine Seng, Mount Vernon Elementary Education Tiffany Marie Summers, Lynnville Biology, magna cum laude University Honors Scholar Sydney Lynette Session, McCordsville Sport Management Tyler S Tischendorf, Santa Claus Exercise Science Ernest A Sewood IV, Crown Point Sport Management Laura Noel Unfried, Evansville Biology Jonah Alexander Quirk, Evansville Physics, magna cum laude Danielle Nichole Seyffarth, Evansville Mathematics Ashley Nicole Unger, Pittsboro Exercise Science, magna cum laude Samantha Megan Jane Reese, Mount Vernon Exercise Science Kelsey Kay Shannon, Mount Vernon, Illinois Geology Preston M VanWinkle, Santa Claus Sport Management Jerrica Cyan Marie Rice, Evansville Exercise Science, magna cum laude Katelyn Renee Sheneman, Evansville Biochemistry, cum laude Emily Marie Vogel, Evansville Mathematics, magna cum laude Aniesa Aleah Ricketts, Evansville Exercise Science Kelsey Elizabeth Shipman, Olney, Illinois Biology, magna cum laude Stephen James Wagner, North Vernon Sport Management, cum laude Megan Marie Ritterskamp, Evansville Environmental Science Caleb S Simmons, Evansville Elementary Education Hannah Rye Walker, Harrisburg, Illinois Biology and Environmental Science Emily Jean Roberts, Mount Gilead, Ohio Exercise Science, magna cum laude Gregory Austin Simpson, Plainfield Exercise Science Kelsi Noelle Wallace, Madison Exercise Science, magna cum laude Katelyn Noelle Robinson, Evansville Biology University Honors Scholar Payton David Robert Sipes, Naperville, Illinois Exercise Science Myranda N Walters, Evansville Exercise Science, magna cum laude Trevor John Skeith, Gallatin, Tennessee Sport Management Allyson Ann Watson, East Peoria, Illinois Exercise Science Kody E Russelburg, Elberfeld Biochemistry, cum laude Alexis Danielle Skelton, Westfield Biology, magna cum laude University Honors Scholar Evan Allen Weinzapfel, Evansville Industrial Supervision Corey Michael Sanners, Evansville Sport Management Chandra Faye Smith, Altamont, Illinois Exercise Science, summa cum laude Derian Mackenzie Scales, Santa Claus Exercise Science, cum laude Ashlynn Nicole Spahn, Evansville Mathematics Teaching Madalyn Rose Schadler, Chandler Biochemistry, magna cum laude University Honors Scholar Shannon Marie Sparrow, Newburgh Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education, magna cum laude Conner Joseph Schafer, Evansville Biochemistry, magna cum laude Paige Titus Spieth, Fishers Biology, summa cum laude University Honors Scholar Jamie Michelle Powless, Evansville Elementary Education, cum laude Meredith K Proctor, Henderson, Kentucky Exercise Science, magna cum laude Kiley McKenna Pugh, Evansville Special Education and Elementary Education, summa cum laude Timothy Joseph Roman, Evansville Elementary Education Kellan D Scherry, Evansville Geology 32 Nicholas D Whitson, Jasper Geology, cum laude Sara Beth Whitten, New Albany Elementary Education and Special Education, magna cum laude Andrew Hayden Wickerham, Spencer Sport Management, magna cum laude Laura Danielle Wiles, Tell City Elementary Education, cum laude Gabrielle E Wilson, Newburgh Elementary Education Jillian Evette Wilson, Evansville Exercise Science Dylan Taylor Winkler, Spencer Exercise Science Ryan Michael Woodburn, Evansville Exercise Science Scile Mace Wilz, Pointe-Noire, Republic of the Congo Environmental Science Martin Christopher James Winkler, Montgomery Biology, cum laude David Michael Woosley III, Evansville Environmental Science Logan D Winchester, Newburgh Sport Management Austin Lee Witherite, Indianapolis Mathematics Teaching, magna cum laude Justin Wayne Younger, Harrisburg, Illinois Exercise Science Trent Joseph Zuelly, Tell City Sport Management Bachelor of Science in Engineering Andrew Thomas Choate, Evansville Kaitlin Knecht, Corydon, Kentucky Anthony J Roberts, Evansville Jake M Cooper, Bedford Storm E Kollak, Fairfield, Illinois Colin D Runnion, Evansville Jesse Ray Derrington, II, Evansville Adam S Lockard, Evansville cum laude Victoria N Smitley, Decatur Nicholas T Faith, Newburgh Jared Austin Gries, Newburgh Timothy Hirsch, Newburgh Sarah Louise Hoffman, Huntingburg Allison Claire Meyer, Liberty Township, Ohio Bryan K Mitchell, Evansville Colin James Hogan, Evansville Daniel Ray Nickens, Newburgh magna cum laude Brian Douglas Jessen, Evansville magna cum laude Daniel K Pemberton, Lynnville magna cum laude Corbin L Sollman, Haubstadt Matthew D Stone, Patoka Aaron R Talbert, Bedford Collin D Wargel, Evansville Mitchel Bo Webster, French Lick Devin D Williams, Evansville cum laude Collin R Klostermann, Bresse, Illinois Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering Michael A Reed, Mount Vernon Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Jake M Cooper, Bedford Sarah Louise Hoffman, Huntingburg Bryan K Mitchell, Evansville Michael D Elpers, Evansville magna cum laude Colin James Hogan, Evansville Daniel K Pemberton, Lynnville magna cum laude Jared Austin Gries, Newburgh Adam S Lockard, Evansville cum laude Devin D Williams, Evansville cum laude This printed list of candidates for degrees does not include late changes 33 College of Nursing and Health Professions Ceremony Saturday, April 28, 2018 p.m Bachelor of Science Jessica M Adler, Evansville Radiologic and Imaging Sciences, cum laude Erin A Akins, Lizton Health Services Nawaf Mohammed A Alkhathami, Evansville Health Services Mashhour Abdullah Alotaibi, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Health Services Morgan Alexandra Bailey, Evansville Food and Nutrition Amber Lee Baker, Evansville Food and Nutrition Lauren Sue Baker, Newburgh Dental Hygiene, cum laude Jared T Barrett, Greenwood Health Services Amy Nicole Beasley, Loogootee Radiologic and Imaging Sciences Shameka R Bell, Indianapolis Health Services, magna cum laude Brittany Nicole Benningfield, Santa Claus Dental Hygiene, magna cum laude Karen Marie Bevers, Evansville Food and Nutrition Alicia Mechelle Blackwell, New Harmony Health Services Kyla Jo Borden, Jasper Dental Hygiene Bethany Bremer, East Peoria, Illinois Dental Hygiene Alexis Brewer, Odon Food and Nutrition LaNae Noel Brewer, Henderson, Kentucky Health Services Shawn Ryann Brod, Muncie Health Services Chelsea Lynn Brown, Eugene, Oregon Health Services, magna cum laude Jillian Rose Bucherl, Boonville Radiologic and Imaging Sciences, cum laude Hannah Lee Buley, Henderson, Kentucky Dental Hygiene, cum laude Tabetha Jae Godsey, Evansville Health Services, magna cum laude Kelli Elizabeth Bumbalough, Bloomington Health Services Kay-Leigh R Goebel, Mount Vernon Radiologic and Imaging Sciences Lauren Nicole Burris, Evansville Health Services Travis Scott Greene, Rockport Health Services Katie E Byers, Evansville Radiologic and Imaging Sciences Alyssa Nicole Hake, Pittsboro Radiologic and Imaging Sciences, cum laude Clay Carlton, Evansville Food and Nutrition Sarah Elizabeth Catt, Kokomo Health Services Casey M Cowan, Greenfield Health Services Taylor Nicole Cravens, Evansville Health Services, cum laude Sarah C Daly, Manteno, Illinois Health Services, cum laude Henley Marie Dant, Montgomery Radiologic and Imaging Sciences, magna cum laude Lindsey Nicole Dick, Mount Vernon Respiratory Therapy, cum laude Cynthiana Marie Dillman, Clayton Dental Hygiene, cum laude Rosy Duran, Baldwin, New York Health Services Shelbi R English, Evansville Health Services Ashley Nicole Ferrell, Harrisburg, Illinois Health Services Madison Garland, Lizton Health Services, cum laude Michelle Lee Garrett, Patoka Health Services, cum laude William Braun Gillespie, Evansville Food and Nutrition Alley Gilliland, Bloomfield Dental Hygiene, cum laude Elizabeth Logan Glasscock, Hardinsburg, Kentucky Health Services 34 Breanna Joy Hampton, Waynetown Dental Hygiene, magna cum laude Jonathan M Harner, Washington Health Services, cum laude Camille Marie Harris, Newburgh Radiologic and Imaging Sciences Haley Breanne Harrison, Rockport Radiologic and Imaging Sciences, magna cum laude University Honors Scholar Jace Charles Hartz, Evansville Health Services Mackenzie Elizabeth Hartz, Evansville Health Services Amelia Hawkey, Terre Haute Food and Nutrition, summa cum laude Taylor Jenee’ Hayes, Loogootee Health Services Jacqueline Adams Heidorn, Evansville Health Services Vanessa Heinz, Vincennes Health Services Sidney Erin Heldt, Francisco Dental Hygiene Ashley Margaret Hentrup, Marysville Health Services Alexis Morgann Herrington, Spencer Radiologic and Imaging Sciences, cum laude University Honors Scholar Amanda J Herrmann, Evansville Food and Nutrition Megan Nicole Hoffman, Guilford Food and Nutrition Taylor Meredith Hollander, Boonville Radiologic and Imaging Sciences, magna cum laude Tianna Lacee Maree Hoover, Scottsburg Food and Nutrition, magna cum laude Natalie Ann Hyland, Rockport Food and Nutrition Sarah R Jalilpour-Esfahani, Evansville Health Services Jessica Lynn Jensen, Oakland City Dental Hygiene, magna cum laude Kaylen Kirara Monique Jones, Indianapolis Food and Nutrition Rebekah M Jordan, Cloverdale Radiologic and Imaging Sciences, magna cum laude University Honors Scholar James Ryan Lovell, Newburgh Health Services Allison Nicole Lupfer, Evansville Radiologic and Imaging Sciences, magna cum laude Glenn R Mahoney, Evansville Radiologic and Imaging Sciences, magna cum laude Juan Martinez, Jasper Food and Nutrition Layne Anthony Matte, Evansville Health Services Laura Mendoza, Dale Health Services Kara L Mercer, Plainfield Food and Nutrition Mandi Lee Reid, Albion, Illinois Radiologic and Imaging Sciences, magna cum laude Sabrina Danielle Reno, Hanover Food and Nutrition Kyle Richardville, Vincennes Food and Nutrition Taylor M Robbins, Lexington Radiologic and Imaging Sciences, cum laude University Honors Scholar Kassie Sue Robinson, Evansville Dental Hygiene Jerrica Ryan, Evansville Health Services TyAnna Maggie Salami, Evansville Health Services Chelsey Lynn Junkin, Bicknell Health Services Stephanie Gail Mikesell, Greenfield Radiologic and Imaging Sciences University Honors Scholar Kelsey Jo Junkin, Bicknell Health Services Jessica Rose Miller, Montgomery Dental Hygiene, summa cum laude Mallory Ann Schapker, Evansville Health Services, cum laude Khalid Hameed A Kamal, Taif, Saudi Arabia Health Services Taylor Danielle Miser, Evansville Health Services Molly Anne Schmahl, Aurora Dental Hygiene, cum laude Alysa C Kelley, Evansville Health Services Maxia Fatima Monge, Jasper Dental Hygiene Olivia Grace Kelley, Columbus Food and Nutrition Makenzie N Norris, Parker City Dental Hygiene, cum laude Kendyl N Schmidt, Evansville Radiologic and Imaging Sciences University Honors Scholar Alexa Rae Kelpe, Cape Girardeau, Missouri Health Services, cum laude Stephanie L Nyberg, Madisonville, Kentucky Food and Nutrition Breanne Nicole Kiefer, Jasper Respiratory Therapy Bunmi Oladimeji, Indianapolis Health Services Kylee Mae King, Bloomfield Dental Hygiene Courtney A Oldham, Newburgh Health Services University Honors Scholar Barry Clark Kington II, Evansville Health Services Amy L Lambright, Middlebury Radiologic and Imaging Sciences Morgan Elizabeth Liley, Evansville Health Services Jessica Rose Lincoln, Schererville Food and Nutrition, cum laude Abigail L Lipetz, Westfield Radiologic and Imaging Sciences, magna cum laude University Honors Scholar Jessica Marie Oser, Huntingburg Respiratory Therapy, cum laude Robert C Parson, Otwell Health Services Cortney F Pearce, Shelbyville Health Services, magna cum laude Sheila Fae Perkins, Mount Vernon Radiologic and Imaging Sciences, magna cum laude Bailee J Perry-Edmond, Evansville Health Services, cum laude Serena Nicole Litteral, Indianapolis Radiologic and Imaging Sciences Caitlynn J Phillips, Rockport Health Services Nicole Elizabeth Loik, Mount Vernon Health Services, magna cum laude Sydne M Postletheweight, Evansville Health Services Kaylyn M Long, Huntingburg Health Services, cum laude Ryan Daniel Potendyk, East Peoria, Illinois Radiologic and Imaging Sciences University Honors Scholar Coradriana Lopez, Dale Dental Hygiene, summa cum laude Rachel Nan Louviere, Jasper Dental Hygiene, cum laude Bailey Alexis Rehm, Westfield Health Services 35 Hannah Will Sander, Newburgh Health Services, cum laude Mariah Dean Schmitt, Owensville Health Services, cum laude Megan Michelle Schwartz, Evansville Food and Nutrition Carlie E Shearer, Fillmore Health Services Alexa Jo Shoemaker, Huntington Dental Hygiene, magna cum laude Paige N Simpson, Fairfield, Illinois Radiologic and Imaging Sciences, magna cum laude University Honors Scholar Kayla M Smith, Birdseye Respiratory Therapy Veronica Lynn Soultz, Avon Radiologic and Imaging Sciences Lindi Stauber, Evansville Health Services, cum laude Shelby Leigh Tate, Mattoon Radiologic and Imaging Sciences, magna cum laude Allie R Taylor, Boonville Food and Nutrition Brooke Leeann Teike, Greenwood Dental Hygiene, magna cum laude Haley Christine Thewes, Celestine Health Services Chelsea C Thompson, Campbellsburg Health Services Kiara J Thompson, Indianapolis Food and Nutrition Marisa Lee Volkman, Evansville Dental Hygiene, cum laude Emily Mildred Wonnell, Princeton Dental Hygiene Krystyna M Thompson, Anderson Radiologic and Imaging Sciences University Honors Scholar Hailey Shea Wagner, Evansville Health Services Allison Michelle Worden, Indianapolis Health Services, cum laude Brooklyn Taylor Webb, Vincennes Health Services, magna cum laude Mariah R Wright, Portage Health Services, magna cum laude Kate Marie Whitaker, Evansville Dental Hygiene, cum laude Samantha Leigh Wynn, Pekin Health Services, magna cum laude Morgan White, Wayne City, Illinois Health Services, cum laude Breeann Tessa-Malone Yearby, Rockport Radiologic and Imaging Sciences Thomas A White, Evansville Health Services Molly Kathryn Yothers, Greenville Health Services Kelsey Wilkerson, Dyer Health Services Angela Frances Zirkelbach, Newburgh Food and Nutrition Isaac Christian Tuell, Jasper Health Services, magna cum laude Danielle Uesseler, Corydon Health Services, magna cum laude Emily E VanMeter Hancock, Evansville Health Services Catherine Shelby Vanbritson, Evansville Health Services Sarah D Velazquez, Bloomington Radiologic and Imaging Sciences Charles Scott Williams, South Bend Respiratory Therapy Hannah Claire Venderley, Newburgh Health Services Bachelor of Science in Nursing Mikaela Anne Ackerman, Washington magna cum laude David Robert Adamson, Chandler Abby Rose Albertson, Bloomington Kimberly Ann Marie Bell, Henderson, Kentucky University Honors Scholar Alicia Lynn Betz, Schnellville Taylor Faith Bigelow, Brownsburg Natalie Black, Boonville Nathan Alexander Bland, Evansville Sarah Beth Brown, Wadesville Heather Marie Bremer, Mount Vernon Brea L Brinkman, Newburgh Lindsey Nicole Brown, Evansville magna cum laude Meredith Lynn Brown, Evansville Sarah L Brown, Evansville Alyssa Diane Bullington, Newburgh Maegan Nicole Butts, Oakland City Cally Caldwell, Mount Vernon Kylie Campbell, Elnora Mackenzie Elise Crane, Boonville University Honors Scholar Jeremy N Crowder, Owensboro, Kentucky Melanie R Daisey, Haubstadt Sierra Irene Dale, Greenwood summa cum laude University Honors Scholar Kelli Ambrose Davis, Owensboro, Kentucky Sarah Elizabeth Deal, Evansville cum laude Kerstin Amber Deckert, Avon Lucinda Nicole Hardison, Newburgh Hannah N Densford, Bloomington Quade Harvey, Fairfield, Illinois Anna E DeWeese, Rockport magna cum laude Madison Taylor Hatch, Evansville cum laude Barbara A Dewitt, Evanston Rachel Elizabeth Head, Mooresville Cassidy L Dilger, Ferdinand magna cum laude Holly Nichole Heavrin, Evansville Alex Christian Dillingham, Evansville magna cum laude Kristin A Ditto, Evansville Valerie Paige Dockery, Elberfeld Lana A Dughaish, Evansville Madison L Eaton, Evansville magna cum laude Lesa Ann Edgin, Vincennes Emily A Ehrhart, Boonville cum laude Madyson Blaire Elliott, Boonville Alana Ann Figgins, Evansville Kelsey Nicole Foertsch, Santa Claus Ashley Ann Marie Fruitt, Muncie Christina K Frymire, Norris City, Illinois Grace Ann-Marie Fulton, Evansville cum laude Ashley Danielle Gash, Plainville Erica N Graczyk, Henderson, Kentucky cum laude Taylor Renee Heim, West Lafayette cum laude Brandi Lee Hill, Centralia, Illinois Melanie A Hobbs, Evansville Kimberlyn Ann Howell, Avon Stephanie Lee Hull, Westport Haley M Hunt, Evansville Sarah Anne Hurst, Borden Alexa K Husmann-Miller, Columbus Ashley Elizabeth Johnson, Boonville Payton JoLynn Johnson, Newburgh magna cum laude Patricia G Jolly, Bloomington Sara E Jones, Crawfordsville Taylor R Jones, Cloverdale Anne Wanjira Kiboi, Whiteland University Honors Scholar Blair Ashley Kickert, Rensselaer Angela Sue Klooz, Avon Chantell Dawn Knepp, Elnora Kayla Marie Guerzini, Newburgh Jilana N Kost, Elberfeld Krista J Hamilton, Philpot, Kentucky Bethany B Kramer, Evansville cum laude Shea Bethany Hancock, Newburgh Lindsey M Hansen, Algonquin, Illinois cum laude 36 Macey Marie Kramer, Evansville Haley A Langen, Lamar Tiffany A Layne, Spring, Texas Sloane Elizabeth Lewis, Floyds Knobs Sarah L Lott, Evansville cum laude Chloe Rhea Pritchett, Evansville magna cum laude Lydia Marie Rahman, Newburgh summa cum laude Jessica M Rauch, Marion, Illinois Jessica R Lutz, Evansville Jessica Michelle Marino, Evansville magna cum laude Sarah Anne Marshall, Madisonville, Kentucky Mallory Marie Martin, Newburgh magna cum laude Abbi Marie McDaniel, Newburgh Samuel Miles, Bardstown, Kentucky Wende K Mitchell, Olney, Illinois Mariah Leigh Moeller, Jasper magna cum laude Ashley K Mooney, Fort Wayne James Nicholas Morris, Munster Kimberly Ann Reece, Brownsburg Lydia S Reed, Terre Haute cum laude Sarah Gabriel Reed, Evansville magna cum laude Christy Riddle, Princeton cum laude Laura M Riedford, Fishers Andrea Nicole Riffel, Martinsville magna cum laude Christina Lynne Riggs, Morganfield, Kentucky Clarice E Rode, Evansville Rachel Renee Smith, Evansville cum laude University Honors Scholar Rachel Lynn Starling, Huntingburg cum laude Brooke E Summers, Mount Vernon Emery Gerard Szemethy, Owensboro, Kentucky Juna Tamang, Newburgh Danielle M Taylor, Indianapolis Carrie A Terrell, Solsberry Rachel Nicole Thomas, Monrovia Mary Amanda Titzer, Evansville Angela K Todd, Hanson, Kentucky magna cum laude Seth M Tuley, Evansville Kelsey Michelle Turner, Mount Vernon Morgan Vannis, Georgetown Erin Elizabeth Moser, Jasper Chelsea R Schlitt, Evansville cum laude Holly A Moser, Jasper Lillian Pearre Schnautz, Evansville Shawnie Weaver, Boaz, Kentucky Amy Elizabeth Nance, Hermitage, Tennessee Carly Grace Schrock, Carmel Jennie Mari West, Evansville Lyndsey Renae Nelson, Greenwood summa cum laude Sherri J Schweizer Gordon, Evansville Sean Michael West, Henderson, Kentucky Jordynn Scott, West Terre Haute Theresa Lynn Wettstain, Lewisport, Kentucky Whitney Nichole Sims, Wadesville Wendy Louise Wiehe, Lawrenceburg Hannah Marie Slauter, Greenwood Cheyenne Lee Wikle, Newberry cum laude Lisa Ann Owens, Evansville Alex Davis Partenheimer, Corydon, Kentucky Tara L Pearce, Vincennes Megan M Peninger, Evansville Danyen Steven Nealy Pickett, Evansville Thomas Piper II, Evansville Adam Ross Smith, Decatur cum laude Amanda M Smith, Corydon cum laude Kathleen G Wagner, Evansville Kara L Windell, Newburgh Paola Marissa Zaldivar-Garcia, Delphi magna cum laude Associate of Science Madison Jewel-Ann Arnett, Fort Branch Dental Assisting Kennedy Savanna Corey, Bedford Dental Assisting Brooke Elaine Reed, Bloomington Dental Assisting Taylor B Atkison, Shoals Dental Assisting Robin Paige Hamby, Loogootee Dental Assisting Kaitlyn E Schmitt, Haubstadt Dental Assisting Carly Alice Bowman, Aurora Dental Assisting Emily Ann Hewitt, Valparaiso Occupational Therapy Assistant Meghan Lee Skaggs, Centerpoint Dental Assisting Tarah J Brown, Mount Vernon Dental Assisting Allison Kathryn Malmgren, Fort Thomas, Kentucky Dental Assisting Kaylee Dawn Warren, Evansville Dental Assisting StellaRae M Carlson, Bloomington Dental Assisting Shelby R Nigh, Newburgh Dental Assisting Daniel Richard Whitfield, Evansville Occupational Therapy Assistant This printed list of candidates for degrees does not include late changes 37 University of soUthern indiana: KnowLedge for Life USI Today USI enrolls more than 11,000 undergraduate, dual credit and graduate students in more than 100 areas of study A public higher education institution located on a beautiful 1,400-acre campus in Evansville, Indiana, USI offers programs through the Romain College of Business, College of Liberal Arts, College of Nursing and Health Professions and the Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education USI is a Carnegie Foundation Community Engaged University and offers continuing education and special programs to more than 16,000 participants annually though Outreach and Engagement The University offers study-abroad opportunities in many countries and is host to international students from around the globe Outreach projects include the administration of Historic New Harmony, New Harmony Theatre, Historic Southern Indiana, New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art, Center for Communal Studies, Epi-Hab Center for Disability Studies and the Southern Indiana Japanese School, among others P resident Linda L M Bennett became the third president of the University of Southern Indiana in 2009 In her inaugural address, she referenced the University’s founding in 1965 and said, “Service to a greater good was a primary reason the University of Southern Indiana was created It is our touchstone, and years after our founding and emergence as a separate state University, there is little doubt that USI is delivering on the promise of its founding.” A competitive member of NCAA Division II and the Great Lakes Valley Conference, USI offers 17 varsity intercollegiate men’s and women’s sports Under the leadership of President Bennett, the University continues a tradition of affordable excellence through innovation and engagement, and positions USI as a top choice for high-caliber college students across the state, nationally and internationally From its earliest stage of planning in the early 1960s, community leaders have supported the University by providing a solid base for its present success and future growth Local leaders worked with members of the Indiana General Assembly and governor’s office to establish a public higher education campus For the last 50 years, the University has continued to uphold its mission under the strong leadership of its first two presidents, David L Rice and H Ray Hoops, and now Bennett The University of Southern Indiana has embarked on its second strategic plan The first five-year strategic plan concluded in 2015 The 2016-2020 strategic plan includes three overarching goals: · Excellence in Learning for the Entire USI Community · Access and Opportunity by Design · Purposeful and Sustainable Growth The University of Southern Indiana began on September 15, 1965, in the old Centennial School Building, offering classes to 412 students In 1967 Southern Indiana Higher Education, Inc (SIHE) raised nearly $1 million to acquire the land where the campus now sits Groundbreaking for the campus was held on June 22, 1968, and the University moved to its present site four miles west of the city limits of Evansville in September 1969, graduated its first class of baccalaureate degree students in 1971, and achieved initial North Central Association accreditation in 1974 These three goals will frame the University’s strategies as it moves forward Today, more than 41,000 alumni have been awarded diplomas from the University of Southern Indiana USI graduates are renowned surgeons, bank executives, artists, leaders in K-12 education, accounting executives, lawyers, nurses, hospital administrators, college professors and elected officials—and they are involved in their communities 38 CommenCement traditions Presidential Medallion torch of knowledge In the band, rays of light emanate simultaneously from a rising sun, symbolizing the young University and, from the torch, symbolizing the light of knowledge and the passion for scholarship Trees on either side of the flame suggest not only the University’s pastoral Southern Indiana setting but also life, growth and continuity During the Middle Ages, medallions signified membership in religious orders and guilds; in the Renaissance, membership in elite orders of knighthood and prominence in government office Today, colleges and universities strike medallions to commemorate important events and achievements Donated by the late Melvin Denner, professor emeritus of biology, and Anne Denner, former instructor in nutrition and biology, and their family, this medallion was fabricated by Honorcraft for the 1995 inauguration of USI President H Ray Hoops Dr Denner served as grand marshal at the University’s first inauguration Beneath this band, an open book emphasizes the importance of teaching and learning; academia populi and academia populo indicate that the University of Southern Indiana is a scholarly academy founded and supported by the people, for the people Finally, the laurel branches to the right and left of the book represent victory: the light of learning overcomes the darkness of ignorance The University of Southern Indiana Presidential Medallion signifies the authority invested in the president University Mace The medallion’s obverse carries, at its center, a three-inch reproduction of the University seal and, surrounding the seal, a half-inch rim On the reverse appear the names and dates of appointment for the University’s presidents The president wears this medallion for all formal academic ceremonies In the Middle Ages, bodyguards of French and English monarchs carried ceremonial maces Later, the mace became an important symbol of office in civil processions and academic pageantry At the University of Southern Indiana, the grand marshal, a distinguished member of the faculty, carries the mace During the College of Liberal Arts Ceremony, a replica of the Presidential Medallion will be presented to Virgilio E Paulino ’18 This is the highest honor given to a graduating senior A replica of Richard Owen’s walking cane serves as the staff for the University Mace A respected geologist and professor of natural science at Indiana University, Owen was the first president of Purdue University He was a son of Robert Owen, the Welsh industrialist who established New Harmony, Indiana, as a center for education and enlightened social reform in the early 1800s The 32-inch tall wooden cane was presented to Richard Owen in 1874 Through the generosity of his descendant, the late Kenneth D Owen, that cane, lent to USI, served as the grand marshal’s staff in all Commencement exercises from 1985 to 1995 Gonfalons Ceremonial flags called gonfalons originated in the Middle Ages for civil and military processions, often appearing beneath the steel head of a knight’s lance In Italy, gonfalons designated individual Italian republics; the chief magistrate, or other high official, served as gonfalonier carrying the banner Designed and fabricated by Nicholas Logsdon of Indianapolis, the gold-plated mace bears at the top, above the cane’s golden head, an open orb with a replica of the University Seal At the University of Southern Indiana, gonfalons represent each major academic unit; typically deans or department heads act as gonfaloniers Here gonfalon colors derive from traditional hues associated with each college’s academic disciplines Our Commencement gonfalons came as a gift from the USI Campus Store The orb’s free-flowing design symbolizes interrelationships among all academic disciplines Immediately below the cane’s orb, three two-inch, golden rings bear the names and appointment dates of the University presidents The names of Kenneth Dale Owen, Jane Blaffer Owen and James A Sanders, donors of the mace, appear on a finial near the bottom of the cane replica University Seal The University Seal, designed by Nussmeier Engraving, bears the University’s colors—red, white and blue— with gold The shield signifies the importance of higher education in defending citizens against ignorance Designed and created by alumnus Kenny Fisher ’77, the replica of the cane and its base are made of walnut from the Owen mansion built in New Harmony during the 1830s Between the two banners displaying the University’s name appear a band and an open book, bound together by the 39 CommenCement traditions Academic Regalia Baccalaureate Scholarship Honors The academic costume dates from medieval days when university students wore woolen and fur garments for warmth in damp and drafty buildings Most of those studying were clerics in holy orders; they wore a cloak to which was attached a hood that could be pulled up to cover their tonsured heads The baccalaureate degree candidate graduating with the highest scholarship index graduates summa cum laude Baccalaureate students graduating with a scholarship index of 3.80 or higher graduate magna cum laude Those with a scholarship index between 3.60 and 3.80 graduate cum laude These achievements are set forth on the individual diplomas Honor students can be recognized in the Commencement exercises by colored stoles and tassels Gold indicates summa cum laude; red, magna cum laude; and blue, cum laude Simplified today, the costume serves to remind us that its wearer is a member of an ancient and venerable profession; it also indicates, by its color and design, the wearer’s degree and the institution by which the degree was conferred Because students enrolled in doctoral and master’s degree programs are expected to maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.0, and most achieve much higher levels, scholarship honors at Commencement are given only to baccalaureate students In the United States, black has been the traditional color for academic gowns, but some institutions authorize holders of their doctorates to wear colors of the institution The bachelor’s gown is distinguished by its long, open sleeves; the master’s by its closed, slitted sleeves; the doctor’s by its full sleeves trimmed with bands of velvet, which may be black or a color denoting the field in which the degree was taken University Honors Scholars The designation of University Honors Scholar is awarded to students who successfully complete the Honors Program They can be recognized in the Commencement ceremony by the white honor cords worn with their regalia The mortarboard cap, proper for all degrees, is black Tassels, usually black, are worn over the left front quarter of the cap Holders of the doctorate may wear tassels of gold thread Alumni Association Pins Graduates in each ceremony are receiving alumni lapel pins with the University logo as a gift from the University of Southern Indiana Alumni Association The Alumni Association was organized with the first graduating class in 1971 Academic hoods vary in length according to the degree attained and are lined with the colors of the institution by which the degree was granted The honorary doctoral hoods of the University of Southern Indiana are black, lined with blue satin with red satin chevrons They are edged with white velvet Retired members of the University faculty can be recognized in today’s ceremony by the red, white and blue cords or a replica of the Presidential Medallion with a blue ribbon worn with their regalia Photography During Ceremony A commercial photographer will take a photo of each graduate as the diploma is presented on stage A second photograph will be taken as the graduate departs from the stage Graduates will receive proofs of the photos from which duplicates can be ordered Family members who wish to take still or video photographs during the ceremony may so from their seats Your cooperation ensures the dignity of the Commencement ceremony The Distinguished Professor Award is the highest recognition bestowed upon a faculty member at the University of Southern Indiana Faculty who have received this award can be recognized in today’s ceremony by the blue and red stole embroidered with the University Seal worn with their regalia Photographs taken by USI Photography and Multimedia also will be available following the ceremonies in two locations You can find USI Photography and Multimedia on Facebook, or view a gallery of images and order prints at www.usi.edu/gradphotos Hooding Ceremony Academic hoods vary in length according to the degree attained and are lined with the colors of the institution by which the degree was granted Hooding signifies the induction of the graduate into the fellowship of the academy, a welcoming gesture by those who represent the high standards of scholarship and creative achievement Commemorative DVD A commemorative DVD of the ceremony is available for purchase ($20) To forever save the memory of this special day, order your DVD online at www.usi.edu/commencement/ commencement-dvd or call 812-464-1924 This service is produced by the USI Office of Information Technology in partnership with the USI Alumni Association Doctoral and master’s degree candidates will receive hoods distinctive to their degrees 40 Trustees of the University W Harold Calloway Chair, Evansville Kenneth L Sendelweck ’76 First Vice Chair, Jasper Ronald D Romain ’73 Second Vice Chair, Evansville Amy W MacDonnell Secretary, Indianapolis John M Dunn Evansville Jeffrey L Knight Evansville Anjali Patel ’19 Evansville Ellis S Redd Evansville Ted C Ziemer Jr Evansville Officers of the University Linda L M Bennett President Ronald S Rochon Provost David A Bower Vice President for Development; President, USI Foundation Steven J Bridges ’89 M’95 Vice President for Finance and Administration; Treasurer Cynthia S Brinker Vice President for Government and University Relations Andrew W Wright Vice President for Enrollment Management 41 Gonfaloniers Ronald S Rochon Provost Marna M Hostetler Director of Library Mohammed F Khayum Dean of the Romain College of Business; Professor of Economics Heidi M Gregori-Gahan Assistant Provost for International Programs and Services Mark C Bernhard Associate Provost for Outreach and Engagement James M Beeby Dean of the College of Liberal Arts; Professor of History Ann H White Dean of the College of Nursing and Health Professions; Professor of Nursing Zane W Mitchell, Jr Dean of the Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education; Professor of Engineering Michael A Broshears Assistant Vice President for Academic Success; Instructor in University Division Mayola Rowser ’95 M’99 Director of Graduate Studies; Associate Professor of Nursing Alumni and Volunteer Services Janet L Johnson M’05, Director of Alumni and Volunteer Services Faculty Senate Chair Peter C Whiting M’10, Associate Librarian, Scholarly Communication Librarian 42 Faculty Marshals Graduate Ceremony Mary K Arvin, Chair of Occupational Therapy Program; Clinical Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy Glenna G Bower ‘95, Associate Dean of the Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education; Chair of Kinesiology and Sport Department; Professor of Kinesiology and Sport Jack E Smothers, Master of Business Administration Director, Assistant Professor of Management Kevin J Valadares, Chair of Health Administration; Associate Professor of Health Services Romain College of Business Brian L McGuire, Associate Dean of the Romain College of Business; Interim Chair of Accounting and Finance; Professor of Accounting Sudesh N Mujumdar, Chair of Economics and Marketing Department, Professor of Economics Curtis R Price, Associate Professor of Economics Timothy J Schibik, Assistant Dean of the Romain College of Business; Professor of Economics College of Liberal Arts Oana I Armeanu, Chair of Political Science and Public Administration Department; Associate Professor of Political Science Michael D Dixon, Associate Dean of the College of Liberal Arts; Program Director of Classical Studies; Professor of History Jason D Hardgrave, Chair of History Department; Associate Professor of History Silvia A Rode, Chair of World Languages and Cultures; Professor of German Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education Glenna G Bower ‘95, Associate Dean of the Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education; Chair of Kinesiology and Sport Department; Professor of Kinesiology and Sport Joseph A DiPietro, Professor of Geology Guoyuan Huang, Professor of Kinesiology and Sport Jeff A Thomas, Professor of Education College of Nursing and Health Professions Karen L Parker, Assistant Professor of Nursing Elizabeth A Ramos, Instructor in Food and Nutrition Robin E Smith M’99, Instructor in Nursing Beth A Young, Instructor in Food and Nutrition 43 Marshals Heather M Bauer, Program Director of Student Support Services Lee Ann Shafer, Academic Programs Manager/Advisor Belle D Cowden, Executive Director of Online Learning Carmen F Stoen, Director of Student Development Programs Sandy K Frank ’90 M’96, Registrar Ronda F Stone ’86, Manager of Disability Resources Pamela F Hopson, Director of Multicultural Center Dawn M Stoneking, Director of Lifelong Learning Melissa A Miller ’13, Assistant Registrar D’Angelo S Taylor, Assistant Director of Multicultural Center Angel D Nelson ’05 M’18, Assistant Registrar Linda M Trible M’03 ’08, Associate Registrar Amy S Price, Director of Housing and Residence Life Emilija Zlatkovska, Director of Intensive English Program; Affiliate Assistant Professor of English Tracy A Sinn ’92 M’11, Assistant Registrar Rashad E Smith, Director of Undergraduate Admissions “The University of Southern Indiana is an engaged learning community advancing education and knowledge, enhancing civic and cultural awareness, and fostering partnerships through comprehensive outreach programs We prepare individuals to live wisely in a diverse and global community.” —USI Mission Statement V18-121299