[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 113 (Friday, July 24, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1934-E1935]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                          HON. MARK E. SOUDER

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 23, 2009

  Mr. SOUDER. Madam Speaker, pursuant to the House Republican standards 
on earmarks, I am submitting the following information regarding 
earmarks I received as part of the 2010 Labor, Health and Education 
Appropriations Bill.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Mark Souder
  Bill Number: 2010 Labor, Health and Education Appropriations Bill
  Account: Department of Education Elementary & Secondary Education 
(includes FIE)
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Indiana University--Purdue 
University Fort Wayne
  Address of Requesting Entity: 169 Kettler Hall, 2101 East Coliseum 
Boulevard, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46805-1499
  Description of Request: The creation of a Strategic Languages 
Institute would provide basic through advanced training in Arabic, 
Chinese and Japanese. IPFW runs a very successful dual-credit program 
for regional high school students through its Division of Continuing 
Studies (DCS). The strategic languages would be offered to high school 
juniors and seniors for dual high school-IPFW credit, as well as IPFW 
students on campus. The study of foreign languages has long been proven 
to be imperative for its educational, cultural, economic and strategic 
benefits. Studies have shown that by learning a new language, students 
not only gain insight into new horizons but also build a stronger 
identity. Additionally, learning a foreign language has been shown to 
greatly benefit reading and writing in one's own language by 
contributing significantly to the development of individual 
intelligence. In a globalized world characterized by international 
links and intercultural connections, linguistic skills are crucial for 
employment and career. The knowledge of foreign languages increases job 
opportunities in many careers and can raise the students global 
competitive advantage significantly.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Mark Souder
  Bill Number: 2010 Labor, Health and Education Appropriations Bill
  Account: Department of Education Higher Education (includes FIPSE)
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Grace College and Theological 
Seminary
  Address of Requesting Entity: 200 Seminary Drive, Winona Lake, IN 
46590
  Description of Request: It is a major academic goal for Grace College 
to advance the community's standing as the center of medical device 
research. Working with other companies and with the Lilly Foundation, 
Grace College has helped make northern Indiana ground zero for the 
medical device industry. To maintain this standing, especially in light 
of Memphis, Tenn.'s full press to supplant this standing among 
orthopedic and medical device companies, Grace College wants to 
continue to offer these companies a stable of well-educated college 
graduates--ones who have received specialized training in the field as 
part of their college education, as well as adult certificate graduates 
who can also contribute to the industry. The orthopedic industry has 
grown more complex in recent years through the advancement of 
technology and market demands. In order for the industry to remain 
centrally located in north central Indiana, they must establish a 
workforce pipeline that can continually advance their educational 
background to accommodate emerging market needs. Grace College seeks to 
expand the adult and continuing education program to offer unique 
educational advancement opportunities through curriculum development, 
technology upgrades, and additional course offerings. Grace endeavors 
to provide more non-traditional education opportunities for students 
such as evening and weekend classes and

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distance learning courses through technology upgrades and additions. 
Finally, Grace College wishes to fully utilize the fiber rings offered 
by the State which connect Indiana colleges and universities 
electronically.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Mark Souder
  Bill Number: 2010 Labor, Health and Education Appropriations Bill
  Account: Department of Education Higher Education (includes FIPSE)
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Trine University
  Address of Requesting Entity: One University Avenue, Angola, IN, 
46703
  Description of Request: Trine University will develop and deliver 
synchronous distance education Master's Degree programs in civil/
mechanical engineering utilizing emerging technology. Providing a model 
for institutions wishing to empower graduate-level engineers who can 
think critically, solve problems. Students will be served from 
throughout Indiana and our campuses are in Merrillville, Angola, South 
Bend. Facility location is in Angola.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Mark Souder
  Bill Number: 2010 Labor, Health and Education Appropriations Bill
  Account: Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration 
(ETA)--Training & Employment Services (TES)
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Easter Seals Arc of NE Indiana
  Address of Requesting Entity: 4919 Coldwater Road, Fort Wayne, IN 
46825
  Description of Request: Easter Seals Arc of Northeast Indiana, Inc. 
will expand ES Arc's Production & Work Training Services (PWTS) to: 
secure longer term contracts for Work Services to provide additional 
jobs for adults who have disabilities; provide customized Supported 
Employment services for people with ASD; provide for needed facility, 
transportation and equipment upgrades related to workforce development; 
and facilitate a full inclusion workforce to provide new jobs for 
adults who are not disabled.

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