1. Vincennes University | Logistics Workforce & University Resources Intermodal Learning: One University’s Response to Indiana’s Logistics & Workforce Needs Dr. Richard E. Helton, President Vincennes University

2. 2 VU’s focus historically has been to develop high-skill workers for business and industry. VU provides the technicians who transform research theories into the practical work to help businesses to grow. Successful record of initiating new programs that promote economic and workforce development. Vincennes University | Indiana’s First College

3. 3 Active participation in Conexus Indiana. Strong ties with business and industry. Supply Chain Logistics Management Associate Degree program.

4. 4 Vincennes University | Programs Respond to Industry Needs in Logistics Different locations, distance learning, working directly with industry to meet specific needs, non-traditional time-frames for delivery, and hybrid or blended delivery.

5. 5 Vincennes University | Programs Respond to Industry Needs in Logistics VU’s new logistics program has been developed in consultation with both statewide and regional leaders within the industry. Taken the best ideas from throughout the country.

6. 6 Vincennes University | A.S. Curricula Provides Extensive Preparation Supply Chain Logistics Management A Two-Year Program Leading to the A.S. Degree This program prepares students for a variety of entry-level positions in the field of Supply Chain, Logistics and Distribution. In addition, most of the courses are designed to assist the employed persons in upgrading their skills. The curriculum includes a core of business education as well as specialized training in procurement, transportation, production planning and scheduling, and materials management. The development of managerial skills useful in a variety of job situations is emphasized.

7. 7 Vincennes University | A.S. Curricula Provides Extensive Preparation General Ed. Requirements Basic Skills Core (9 Credit Hours) English Composition Intermediate Algebra (or higher mathematics) Speech Major Program Requirements (42 Credit Hours) Logistics Internship Integrated Logistics Project Supply Chain Logistics Mgmt. Materials Management Quality Management Warehousing & Procurement Transportation Operations Management Legal Environment of Business The Computer in Business Introduction to Management Introduction to Business Finance Introduction to Marketing Principles of Accounting I Liberal Education Core Requirements (20 Credit Hours) Microeconomics Business Communications Cultural Diversity: Humanities Lifetime Fitness/Wellness Introduction to Ethics Laboratory Science Elective Directed History Elective Total Credits: 71

8. 8 Vincennes University | Partnerships to Produce More Graduates VU and the University of Indianapolis (UIndy) jointly announced a cooperative partnership in August. Partnering with Purdue University to provide knowledge needed in business and industry.

9. 9 Indiana’s future growth depends on all educational institutions coming together to provide for educational opportunities for the workforce throughout the state. VU also views logistics broadly. It involves everything from the product concept to delivery to the customer. Vincennes University | The Institution’s Viewpoint

10. 10 Ask support with ICHE. To continue growing VU’s Logistics Program, we need your help to provide internships and develop partnerships to recruit students to this promising field. I’m here to invite you to join us as partners. Vincennes University | Where Do We Go From Here?