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History & Institutional Mission
The University was established in 1965 in response to a need for public higher education in southwestern Indiana. For 20 years, it was a regional campus of Indiana State University (Indiana State University Evansville), but became an autonomous state university in 1985. 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.
From the mission statement: “American education assumes a link between the truth of an idea and the good it promotes for individuals and society. An educated person can be expected not only to be knowledgeable and more financially secure, but also a better citizen, among whose virtues are tolerance, judgment, and belief in freedom for self and others. These values develop in an atmosphere of open inquiry and pursuit of truth. Therefore, as the University of Southern Indiana seeks to support education, social and economic growth, and civic and cultural awareness in southwestern Indiana, it will be devoted primarily to preparing students to live wisely.
“The University of Southern Indiana is a broad-based institution offering programs of instruction, research, and service. A liberal arts and science curriculum serves as the foundation of knowledge for all programs and complements undergraduate programs leading to careers in business, engineering, government, health professions, education, and related fields. Selected master's degrees already in existence, and in development, serve persons in professional and technical studies. As a public institution, the University of Southern Indiana counsels and assists both business and industry and social, educational, governmental, and health agencies to higher levels of efficiency and improved services.”
There are five academic colleges within the University’s structure: College of Business, Bower- Suhrheinrich College of Education and Human Services, College of Liberal Arts, College of Nursing and Health Professions, and Pott College of Science and Engineering. Students also are served through the Division of Extended Services and the University Division. In addition, USI houses the Indiana University School of Medicine-Evansville. The University of Southern Indiana is one of five state universities in Indiana conferring baccalaureate and higher degrees.
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Questions about the search process or candidate nominations can be directed to:
Sherrianne M. Standley
Search Coordinator
University of Southern Indiana
8600 University Boulevard
Evansville, IN 47712
smstandl@usi.edu