Mini Grant Programs

The IEC has competitively selected to fund seven initial “mini-grants,” which are academic programs currently in the development stages with the goal of being incorporated into the University of Indianapolis curriculum.

	Analytical Studies in Public Safety Interdisciplinary field of study that will provide students with the skill set necessary for work in professional public safety environments as well as in non-public safety environments, such as corporate and private security. School of Adult Learning Website Dr. Thomas Christenberry Esch Hall 103 (317) 788-2066 tchristenbe@uindy.edu
	Applied Language A new task and skill oriented language program with interdisciplinary tracks to deepen the linguistic proficiency, broaden intercultural sensitivity, and prepare students for rewarding careers in public and private sector. Department of Modern Languages Website Dr. Gerburg Garmann Sease Wing, Krannert Memorial Library (317) 788-2194 ggarmann@uindy.edu
	Bioinformatics A new discipline in which biology, information technology, mathematics, and computer science are used to organize, archive, and analyze large data sets. Department of Biology Website Dr. Mary K. Ritke Lilly Hall 030-C (317) 788-3325 mritke@uindy.edu
	Global Leadership Acquisition and practice of a global perspective and skills necessary to contribute to organizations facilitating global business exchange. School of Business Website Dr. Katharine Anne Bohley Hubbard Good Hall 108 (317) 788-3215 kbohley@uindy.edu
	Medical Writing This technical writing program will accelerate the development of the nascent medical writing program at the University through strengthening science and technical writing and developing internships Department of Biology Website Dr. Mark Harrison Lilly Hall 130-D (317) 788-3282 harrison@uindy.edu
	Supply Chain Management Development of state-of-the-art  logistics curriculum in supply chain management at undergraduate an graduate levels, as well as external internships supporting the course, and the enabling of the faculty to develop and maintain the curriculum. School of Business Website Dr. Leslie Gardner Lilly Hall 302 (317) 788-3537 lgardner@uindy.edu