Indiana University of Pennsylvania

1998-1999 Undergraduate Catalog
Indiana, Pennsylvania 15705

The School of Continuing Education

Highway Safety Center

 Richard J. Hornfeck, Director
IUP's Highway Safety Center attempts to address the highway safety needs of the commonwealth through a variety of programs and activities. The Highway Safety Center programs encompass activity in five major areas:
  1. research, surveys, and studies,
  2. education (teaching),
  3. training and conferences,
  4. field and extension services, and
  5. traffic safety communications and information exchange.
Teacher Certification in Driver Education
Through cooperative effort with IUP's Department of Health and Physical Education, the Highway Safety Center coordinates and directs IUP's Teacher Certification Program in Driver Education.

IUP Regional Highway Safety Project
The IUP Regional Highway Safety Project is a federally funded program contracted with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation's Center for Highway Safety. Originating at IUP in January, 1987, under the title of the Indiana County Seat Belt Program, its purpose was to increase public awareness and the usage of occupant restraints. The program expanded its emphasis and territory in 1989 and now includes the counties of Armstrong, Jefferson, and Clearfield. Programs for corporations, schools, civic groups, law enforcement agencies, etc., include topics such as occupant safety, bicycle safety, pedestrian safety, safe driving characteristics, and DUI. The project also serves as a resource to other community safety groups by providing printed materials, audiovisual aids, crash-car dummy costumes, and the "Seat Belt Convincer." A Car Seat Loaner Program also provides car seats to residents in Indiana County.

Driver Training Programs
From basic driver education programs for beginning drivers to truck driver training to advanced driver training programs in emergency driving techniques, the Highway Safety Center provides a cadre of courses, all designed to meet the needs of the student.

Emergency Services Training
This is a program area designed to meet the training needs of ambulance, fire, and police personnel in the areas of emergency medical services and rescue.

Traffic Accident Investigation
Traffic Accident Investigation programs are available for safety directors, insurance adjusters, and police personnel. Courses range from basic investigation up to and including accident reconstruction.

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