[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 86 (Monday, June 1, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E806]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      HONORING DR. CHARLES BANTZ FOR HIS LEADERSHIP AND DEDICATION

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                          HON. SUSAN W. BROOKS

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, June 1, 2015

  Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
extraordinary accomplishments of Dr. Charles Bantz. After serving over 
a decade as Chancellor at Indiana University-Purdue University 
Indianapolis, Dr. Bantz will be stepping down as chancellor. IUPUI, one 
of the country's leading urban universities, flourished under 
Chancellor Bantz's leadership, and Hoosiers are eternally grateful for 
his contributions.
  IUPUI's location in the heart of Indiana's capital city has long 
brought with it a special responsibility of service to the residents of 
Indianapolis and Indiana. Chancellor Bantz understood this and the 
campus has significantly strengthened its ties to the city and state 
during his tenure. He helped transform and improve the university, 
which had positive impacts on students, faculty, and the surrounding 
communities.
  Chancellor Bantz is a persistent advocate for student success with a 
clear dedication to education. He successfully facilitated an increase 
in the number of students who earn their degrees; provided a wider 
range of educational options available to students; added eleven 
bachelor degree programs, ten doctoral, and ten masters programs as 
well as schools for public health and philanthropy. Research dollars 
for IUPUI increased by over $100 million dollars under his leadership 
and his commitment to research and community service did not stop 
there, as evidenced by the endowment of the Bantz-Petronio Translating 
Research into Practice Award. He also serves as a Board Member and 
Executive Committee Member for United Way of Central Indiana, was a 
member of the NCAA Division I Board of Directors and NCAA Executive 
Committee, and is the Director of Urban Serving Universities, among 
many other boards.
  Chancellor Bantz has served his students, faculty, and the City of 
Indianapolis exceedingly well. Although Charles is stepping down from 
his position as Chancellor, his commitment to IUPUI will live on as a 
faculty member. He built a legacy of community service and left a 
lasting impact on the IUPUI community, and for that we extend a huge 
thank you. On behalf of all Hoosiers, I'd like to congratulate Charles 
on his success and wish him and his wife, Professor Sandra Petronio, 
the best as they begin their next adventure in our community they have 
worked so hard to make a wonderful place.

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