Associate  
editors 
dr. silvia garcia 
dr. carolyn gentle- 
genitty 
dr. jack turman jr. 
kevin hillman, student 
editor  
dr. sarah stanlick 
dr. javiette samuel 
dr. tyan parker  
dominguez 

Office of  
Community  
Engagement   
professional 
staff editors 
richard bray 

nicole oglesby 

Online journal 
development 
ted polley 

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We dedicate the second issue of ENGAGE! to Indiana University’s Bicentennial 
Celebration representing  community-engaged research on all campuses across 
the state. 

Community-engaged research is pervasive throughout the state of Indiana and 
is an essential vehicle to fulfill the institutional mission of engagement. Together 
this constellation of campuses support the health, economic and social develop-
ment of Indiana, the nation and the world. 

Each IU campus actively supports local communities in their efforts to address 
issues that impact families. Through community-engaged research, the univer-
sity and community work together on issues that matter to residents, including 
re-entry after incarceration, drug addiction, and supporting local youth through 
tutoring and mentoring. 

For decades, IU has made a commitment to supporting strong communities. In 
fact, the 10 Principles of Excellence in the University Bicentennial Strategic Plan 
defines the many areas in which a great university must be excellent, including in 
engagement and economic development. Under that principle, IU is calling upon 
its campuses to partner with the communities and regions of which they are part 
to provide the resources needed to build strong communities. 

IUPUI proudly releases this issue of ENGAGE! to describe the impact of engage-
ment from IUPUI to Columbus and Ft. Wayne, from IU Northwest to IU South-
east, from Bloomington to IU South Bend, and from IU Kokomo to IU East. These 
campuses engage every day to inspire students, faculty, staff and partners to build 
strong communities, improve the quality of life and fuel the economic vitality of 
our state.  

Enjoy. 

Amy Conrad Warner 

IUPUI Vice Chancellor for Community Engagement 

Vice Chancellor’s letter
AMY CONRAD WARNER

A C K N O W L E D G E M E N T S

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