Accessing Resources at USI
Volunteer USI
Volunteer USI offers access to volunteers (USI students and/or employees) who are interested in helping with
a wide array of projects and issues and recruits volunteers for projects at USI.
To learn more, visit www.usi.edu/volunteer
Career Services and Placement
The Career Services and Placement Office provide links to USI students who could become full or part-time
employees or interns. Job announcements and internship requests are funneled to students and faculty.
To learn more, visit www.usi.edu/careersv
Division of Outreach and Engagement
USI’s Division of Outreach and Engagement complements the University’s traditional role by providing and
facilitating quality educational, research, and technical services for people, groups, and organizations in
Indiana and the Tri-State. These activities support and promote individual well-being, social and cultural
enrichment, economic opportunity, and regional development.
To learn more, visit www.usi.edu/outreach
Bachelor of General Studies
The Bachelor of General Studies program offers adults with previous college, technical certificates, and other
educational experiences an opportunity to customize a bachelor’s degree. USI Nearby schedules USI undergraduate and
graduate courses at off-campus locations, including the National Guard Armory, Innovation Pointe in downtown Evansville,
and Castle High School in Newburgh, Indiana.
To learn more, visit www.usi.edu/extserv/academic/bgs.asp
Center for Applied Research
The Center for Applied Research serves as the “front door” for businesses and organizations wishing to work with USI.
The Center will scope, develop, and monitor applied research projects done by USI faculty, staff, and students, all
aimed at helping local organizations excel.
To learn more, visit www.usi.edu/extserv/car
Consulting and Training Services
The Center for Human Resource Development provides consulting, assessment, training, education, and evaluation
to individuals and organizations in the Tri-state.
To learn more, visit www.usi.edu/extserv/business/consulting.asp
Continuing Education
USI offers a wide variety of opportunities for lifelong learning including noncredit courses designed to provide
opportunities for personal development, as well as certificate programs and computer applications courses. Conferences
can also be organized and executed through this service.
To learn more, visit www.usi.edu/extserv/continuingeducation.asp
Economic and Workforce Development
USI is actively engaged in addressing both state and regional economic development interests through programs
that assist area businesses, governmental units, social agencies, and other organizations. Problem-solving, applied
research, technical assistance, consulting, assessment, and internships are all offered to aid in the needs of
businesses in the community.
To learn more, visit www.usi.edu/extserv/economicdevelopment.asp
Professional Development Programs
Wide ranges of programs are offered to help enhance employees’ professional knowledge and skills on their current
or future jobs. General leadership and management programs are offered, as well as specific courses for accounting,
nursing, social work, and other professions.
To learn more, visit www.usi.edu/extserv/career
Service Learning
Service Learning courses can work on carefully scoped, discrete projects that help students learn while meeting
the needs of the local community. Projects can take place in both nonprofit and for-profit settings.
To learn more, visit www.usi.edu/servicelearning