TRUSTEE SUE H. TALBOT

Candidate's Statement

Our Future Depends on Leadership

     Never has the trustee election come at a more important moment in Indiana University's life. IU is an excellent research university but we cannot rest until it is one of the world's truly great institutions of higher learning. Our future depends not only on academic excellence, path-breaking research, thriving international outreach and economic development enterprises, it also rests squarely upon strong leadership.

     IU must:

•  Provide access to all qualified in-state/out-of-state and international students while systematically increasing racial and gender equity.

•  Investigate additional scholarship programs for need-based and merit-qualified students by partnering with state and federal funding sources.

•  Assure that our degrees maintain the status of excellence IU is known for by elevating admissions standards appropriately for each of our campuses.

     IU is the leader in supporting the Indiana Life Science Initiative and creating a climate for world-class research while bringing high-end jobs and economic benefits to our state and country. Recruiting and retaining outstanding faculty is critical to maintaining that reputation. As we begin this next academic year with a new university president and new IUAA president, our aspirations for success are high, whether in the classroom, in the laboratory or in our athletic endeavors.

     We couldn't do any of this without the support of the IU family, especially you, our alumni. As a former national chair of the IU Alumni Association and founding director of Hoosiers for Higher Education, I share your passion for this incredible university. I am honored to represent you as a member of the Board of Trustees. During the past six years, I have served on each board committee and recently chaired the Presidential Search Committee. Doing so has been a profoundly meaningful experience and I deeply appreciate your support.

"For six years, I have been your voice in decision-making that impacts our university. Leadership is crucial during this presidential change. Chairing the Presidential Search Committee reinforced the strong commitment our alumni feel toward IU. Our future depends on academic excellence, path-breaking leadership and your support."

Resume

Trustees of Indiana University:

• Elected to board in 2001
• Current term: 2004-2007
• County of Residence: Monroe
• Chair, Academic Affairs & University Policies Committee
• Chair, 2007 Presidential Search Committee
• Trustee Liaison to IU Kokomo

Education:

• Indiana University, B.S. in Elementary Education, 1966
• Indiana University, M.S. in Elementary Education, 1971
• Indiana University, Ed.D. in School Administration, 1992

Affiliations/Awards/Boards:

• Indiana University, Trustee 2001-present
• Indiana University Foundation Board, 2004-present
• IU Thomas Hart Benton Mural Medallion, 1994
• Indiana University Alumni Association Life Member, National Chairperson, 1991-1992
• Gertrude Rich Award
• President's Award
• Woodburn Guild
• Indiana University Hoosiers for Higher Education, Founding Director
• 1991-2000
• Indiana University School of Education, Alumni Board and Past President
• Indiana University School of Education, Education Alumnus Award
• Insight-Women's Colloquium
• Sagamore of the Wabash, 1986; 2000
• Indiana State Board of Education, Teacher Training and Licensing, 1982-1986
• Indiana State Teacher of the Year, 1978
• Talbot Football Manager Scholarship
• Big Red, Varsity Club
• First Presbyterian Church, session member
• Indiana University Credit Union Board of Directors
• Salvation Army Board of Directors, past president
• Special Education Assistant for the Governor, IN 1986-89
• University Club, past president
• Alpha Chi Omega

Spouse: Robert Merrill “Bob” Talbot, Indiana University, B.S. in General Management, 1961

Children: Michelle Talbot, B.S. '83 HPER; Lisa Talbot Deinlein, B.S. '83 Education; Robert “Bud” Talbot, Jr. B.S. '96, Science Education, M.S. 2000 Physics Education