Four promoted with USI Outreach and Engagement
The University of Southern Indiana has announced four promotions within Outreach and Engagement. All promotions are effective Saturday, March 14.
Jaclyn Dumond – Director of K-12 Partnerships and Lifelong Learning
Jaclyn Dumond, previously Director of the College Achievement Program and Lifelong Learning, has been promoted to Director of K-12 Partnerships and Lifelong Learning.
In her new role, Dumond leads three distinct areas: the first is the College Achievement Program (CAP), which develops, promotes and evaluates programs and activities in partnership with K-12 schools for dual credit, including the Indiana College Core (ICC). The second is the Charter Schools Office, dedicated to authorizing and collaborating with schools that focus on delivering high-quality, innovative and rigorous academic programs, while fostering educational excellence that encourages students' growth and prepares them for success. The third is Lifelong Learning, responsible for planning and managing open enrollment in person, online and hybrid program opportunities for individuals.
She holds a bachelor’s degree in history from Taylor University, a master’s degree in public administration and a doctorate in education from USI. Dumond joined the University in 2004.
Paula Nurrenbern – Director of Corporate Partnerships and Career Success
Paula Nurrenbern, previously Director of Corporate Partnerships and Customized Training, has been promoted to Director of Corporate Partnerships and Career Success.
In her new role, Nurrenbern leads three key areas: the first is the Corporate Partnerships and Customized Training unit, which forms strategic alliances that enhance organizational success while tailoring professional development and training programs to meet the needs of regional businesses and organizations. The second is oversight of the Basic Orientation PlusÒ safety training programs through the partnership with the Tri-State Industrial Safety Council. The third is the Career Success Center, a forward-looking, student-focused office that prepares students and graduates for lifelong career achievement.
Nurrenbern holds an associate’s degree in business administration and a bachelor’s degree in organizational management, both from Oakland City University, as well as a master’s degree in public administration from USI. She joined the University in 2009.
Diane Sanders – Director of Historic New Harmony
Diane Sanders, previously Assistant Director of Historic New Harmony, has been promoted to Director of Historic New Harmony.
In her new role, Sanders leads a team that inspires innovation and progressive thought through programs and collections, while preserving New Harmony’s utopian legacy. She builds strong partnerships among community members, businesses, non-profits, government agencies, professional organizations, scholars worldwide, and USI departments, programs, faculty, staff and students. The role also oversees the New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art, encouraging dialogue about and access to contemporary art.
Sanders holds a bachelor’s degree in historic preservation and human environmental sciences from Southeast Missouri State University and a master’s degree in museum exhibition planning and design from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. She joined the University in 2023.
Leslie Townsend – Senior Director of Community Engagement
Leslie Townsend, previously Director of Community Engagement and Historic New Harmony, has been promoted to Senior Director of Community Engagement.
In her new role, Townsend develops, nurtures and expands meaningful community engagement partnerships, programs and initiatives to meet strategic goals and objectives, while encouraging a mutually beneficial exchange of University knowledge and resources with public and private sectors within a framework of partnership and reciprocity. The role oversees three key outreach programs: Historic New Harmony, Service Learning and Historic Southern Indiana. Townsend also acts as a backup to the Executive Director for Outreach and Engagement and supports strategic implementation, operational management, functional expertise and leadership across the entire unit.
Townsend holds a bachelor’s degree in history and sociology and a master’s degree in liberal studies from USI. She joined the University in 1992.