Howard Gongwer
Our first Director of Continuing Studies, Howard Gongwer was a part of IU East when it was still the Eastern Indiana Center. At the forefront of expanding our offerings, he spearheaded the addition of a Nursing Associate’s degree, implemented the Bachelor of General Studies, and was instrumental in setting up the Connersville program. He worked closely with outside groups like the Ford Motor Company to ensure that IU East was providing the kinds of classes and instruction that would most benefit the area’s residents. He received the Chancellor’s Medallion in 1993 in recognition of his tireless service.
You can learn more about Howard and his time at IU East by listening to his oral history.
