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    Indiana Wesleyan University is a Christian comprehensive university of The Wesleyan Church. The University was founded in 1920 as Marion College and is committed to liberal arts and professional education.

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    Indiana Wesleyan University offers over 280 academic programs, certificates and endorsements in business, technology, education, science, ministry, nursing and more. We offer program options online, on campus in Marion, IN, and at our onsite regional centers in Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky.

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    God has gifted you with a unique set of gifts—on purpose, and for the purpose of changing the world in a way that only you can. We are here to help you discover, clarify or develop that calling. The world is waiting.

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    Whether your intent is to complete an associate degree, finish your bachelor's degree, prepare for special education licensure, enter the world of higher learning with a master's degree, pursue a doctoral degree, or earn one of our many certificates, our education programs are designed specifically for your busy lifestyle.

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The pursuit of inclusivity and inclusive excellence at IWU-Marion is an institutional commitment shaped by our Wesleyan heritage and beliefs. As such, we explore avenues for inclusive learning, understanding, and development in the classroom, and out, to all students, faculty, and staff. We provide intercultural seminars, trainings, and workshops to aid in our pursuit of inclusive excellence.  We collaborate with the CAS General Education Committee by facilitating the Intercultural Effectiveness Scale (IES) online assessment for all courses and experiences that satisfy the Intercultural Experience General Education requirement and aid faculty on how to utilize the IES online assessment in their classrooms. Alongside administering the IES, some of the initiatives in this area are:

  • Council for Inclusive Excellence (Administrative Group)
  • The Intercultural Fellows (Faculty Group)
  • The Intercultural Ambassadors (Student Group)
  • Passport to Culture; The Day of Courageous Conversations; Love Revolution (Events & Programming)

 

Administrative oversight and academic support for multicultural students and scholarships, educational access, retention, and campus climate

The pursuit of educational equity, access and desire to positively impact the success of incoming and current underrepresented groups (students of color, first generation college students, and low-income students) is an institutional distinctive at IWU. 

IGO provides administrative oversight for:

  • Campus Equity Response Team
  • Luther Lee and Multicultural Endowed Scholarships
  • Affinity Groups of diverse/intercultural student groups

IGO also pursues:

  • Participation in campus-wide retention and support committees
  • Ongoing research on Access and Equity for underrepresented and underserved students in higher education

 

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As an emerging global Christian university, the residential campus of IWU in Marion, Ind., is a place where international students and scholars desire to reside in order to pursue their academic goals. In an effort to support these students and scholars, the Intercultural and Global Office collaborates with divisions, schools, offices, and student organizations on the residential campus in a number of ways, including: international student/faculty/staff recruitment and retention efforts; international student advising; strategic partnership development with international schools; and sponsoring/advising globally focused student organizations. For more specific information regarding international student and scholar academic access and orientation programs, polices, and procedures, contact the Director of International Student and Scholar programs in the Intercultural & Global Office. A sample of the academic facing international/global initiatives we offer are as followed:

  • Cultural Immersion Program (Academic Access Program)
  • Bridge Program (Academic Access Program)
  • Semester Abroad @ IWU Program (Academic Program)
  • Visiting Scholars Program (Faculty Program)
  • Transition to American College Living – TACL (Orientation)
  • International Student Association (Student Group)
 

Education/study abroad and global learning opportunities

Education Abroad programs are approved according to academic policies, procedures, and structures, and they are reviewed regularly to ensure that learning outcomes are being met appropriately. Education Abroad programs are also approved by the Risk Management Office to ensure international travel, health, and safety precautions are being followed. IWU adheres to the standards of good practice for education abroad as defined by the Forum on Education Abroad (www.forumea.org). For more specific information regarding Education Abroad programs, polices, and procedures, contact the Assistant Director of Education Abroad and Global Learning in the Intercultural & Global Office.

Education ABROAD PROGRAMS

  • Travel Classes | Courses taught by IWU faculty that take place in an international location
  • Intercultural Fieldtrips | Off-campus credit-bearing experiences led by IWU faculty as part of a semester-long course
  • International Internships, Student Teaching, and Practicum Experiences | Independent experiences that fulfill program requirements and academic credit in an international location
  • Global Service Learning Teams | Not credit-bearing, but may satisfy the “Intercultural Experience” general education requirement
  • Summer/Semester Abroad Programs | Credit-bearing courses that are taken in an international location under the guidance of IWU faculty leadership or affiliate program providers

 

 
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVES

At IWU-Marion, we seek to intentionally partner with local organizations, fostering peace and prosperity throughout Grant County, Ind., and beyond in meaningful and organized ways. Our community engagement and service learning activities aim to secure the following:

  • Provide service-learning and internship opportunities for students in partnership with local schools, churches, business, government agencies, and non-profit organizations.
  • Provide an open-door policy with our Grant County neighbors and practice hospitality by regularly welcoming external events and guests on our campus.
  • Recruit employees who actively participate in community events through volunteerism, service on boards, neighborhood association meetings, tutoring and mentoring, etc.
  • Provide leadership development opportunities for community leaders and aspiring leaders in Grant County.
  • Develop and implement a plan to collaboratively partner with Grant County organizations to revitalize our community, increase the flourishing of our neighbors, and improve our quality of place.

 

Indiana Wesleyan University Diversity Statement

IWU, in covenant with God’s reconciling work and in accordance with the biblical principles of our historic Wesleyan tradition, commits to build a community that reflects kingdom diversity. We will foster an intentional environment for living, teaching and learning, which exhibits honor, respect, and dignity. Acknowledging visible or invisible differences, our community authentically values each member’s earthly and eternal worth. We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement that exhibits Christ’s commandment to love all humankind.

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