Southwestern Illinois Justice and Workforce Development Center (SIUE Belleville Campus) Welcomes New

February 19, 2025

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Spring 2025 Newsletter

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Southwestern Illinois Justice and Workforce Development Center (SIUE Belleville Campus) Welcomes New Staff
SIUE Partners with Illinois State Police to Offer Credit for ISP Cadet Academy
Post-Baccalaureate Certificates Now Available in Supply Chain Management and Total Quality Management

Southwestern Illinois Justice and Workforce Development Center (SIUE Belleville Campus) Welcomes New Staff

SIUE recently hired a Community Outreach Navigator to serve the Belleville and Metro East Communities at the Campus in the former Belleville West High School at 2300 West Main Street. Liz Barnes began her new role in November and comes with a strong background in program management, stakeholder engagement, and community service. When asked about her new position Liz stated, “I’m enjoying my time working in Belleville and learning what SIUE can do to be a collaborative partner with the City and all of the diverse stakeholders who may benefit from our services and programs. I look forward to all SIUE and the City of Belleville can accomplish in working together.”
With long-standing experience serving St. Clair County communities, Liz has worked across various sectors, including social services, healthcare, and nonprofit organizations. She is skilled in building and nurturing partnerships to drive positive change and improve access to resources. Her aim is to serve the community by offering relevant programs and services on site at the Campus. To learn more about the work SIUE is doing at the campus in Belleville, visit our website, enroll in a Belleville course or reach out to Liz and schedule a time to visit with her at the Campus at elizaba@siue.edu.

SIUE Partners with Illinois State Police to Offer Credit for ISP Cadet Academy

SIUE recently announced a partnership with the Illinois State Police (ISP) to offer Troopers college credit for the ISP Cadet Training Academy. Individuals who have completed the academy are now eligible to receive up to 15 credit hours towards a bachelor’s in liberal studies or up to 11 credit hours towards a bachelor’s in criminal justice at SIUE. Additional credits may be available for military service and in transfer from courses completed at other accredited schools. The partnership was formally announced at a press event at the ISP Cadet Training Academy in Springfield on January 30. Illinois State Troopers interested in pursuing a degree at SIUE may reach out to ISPtrooper@siue.edu

Post-Baccalaureate Certificates Now Available in Supply Chain Management and Total Quality Management

SIUE is now offering two unique post-baccalaureate certificates in Supply Chain Management and Total Quality Management. Courses for these certificates can be completed online or face-to-face. See below for details on each certificate and contact information.
Supply Chain Management Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
The post-baccalaureate certificate in supply chain management offered by the Department of Industrial Engineering provides students with an opportunity to obtain a graduate-level credential in the field of supply chain management with a focus on logistics, transportation, and warehousing.
Total Quality Management Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
The post-baccalaureate certificate in total quality management offered by the Department of Industrial Engineering provides students with an opportunity to obtain a graduate-level credential in the field of quality management. The certificate will focus on the use of continuous improvement in a global setting, including the principles of Six Sigma, LEAN, and statistical design models.
For more information, please contact Xin Chen, Ph. D., Professor and Director of Graduate Program in Industrial Engineering, by phone at (618) 650-2853 or by email at xchen@siue.edu.