Additional New Faculty ›› Celia Stall-Meadows, Ed.D., director of fashion marketing and management ›› Timothy Mirtz, Ph.D., assistant professor of education ›› David Rumsey, assistant professor of mathematics ›› Brad Yoder, Ph.D., director of teacher education ›› Yulia Tolstikov-Mast, Ph.D., assistant professor, Ph.D. program ›› Brian Trill, D.B.A., assistant professor of accounting
Latuszek Tackles General Studies Indiana Tech may not be larger than Dr. Doty Latuszek’s previous employers, but it’s definitely a bit different. The new dean of the College of General Studies most recently served as provost and vice president for academic affairs for Gateway Community and Technical College in Covington, KY. “My career history has been at two-year public institutions,” she said. “This was an opportunity to come to a four-year private institution and bring the skills I had developed.” Bachelor’s degrees and graduate programs aren’t the only difference between Indiana Tech and her community college experiences. “I’ve never worked at a college with athletic programs,” Latuszek observed. “Sports are a great way to get students to connect to the university, and connecting is so important to their success.” The College of General Studies encompasses the School of Education and the Center for Criminal Science; degrees in psychology, communication, recreation management, and therapeutic recreation; and core courses required for all Indiana Tech degrees such as math, English and humanities. Latuszek said the key to balancing the variety of courses
and programs is to respect the diversity of interests represented. “I view the College of General Studies as life. It has reading, writing, math, art, literature, communication… all those things that are necessary for life,” she said. “The College of General Studies supplements other colleges, but in a way it is vital to our humanity.” Indiana Tech’s enrollment boom, especially the large number of incoming students, kept Latuszek busy during the summer hiring faculty and ensuring that enough sections of various courses were scheduled. Looking ahead, she’d like to focus on assessment of student learning outcomes and building professional families of full-time faculty and adjuncts in specific disciplines within the college. “I want to create a solid foundation of consistency and strengthen what has already taken place,” she said. Spare time was rare during Latuszek’s first few months at Tech, but if she ever has any she likes to walk, read, and spend time with family and friends. She’s also an avid movie-goer. “I have to see all of the movies nominated before the Academy Awards,” she said with a smile. Volume 8, Issue 1
Fashion Marketing and Management Indiana Tech will launch a bachelor’s degree in fashion marketing and management in spring 2012, giving students with a flair for style an opportunity to prepare for a career in the fashion industry. The program will teach students how to generate innovative solutions to address market needs. Whether a graduate wants to own a fashion business or work in management for a corporation, this major will offer a diverse education that will expose students to many facets of the global fashion industry. A core of strong business courses will be paired with industry-specific courses such as: ›› Fashion innovation and marketing ›› Textiles and apparel evaluation ›› Visual merchandising ›› Fashion event planning and promotions ›› Fashion forecasting Students also will complete an internship in a fashion business. Graduates will be prepared for careers in: ›› Retail store management ›› Buying ›› Visual merchandising ›› Store planning ›› Special events coordinating ›› Product development and sourcing For more information on this program, visit www.IndianaTech.edu/admissions and click on Degree Programs.
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