NEW ALBANY, Ind. – Indiana University Southeast has been recognized as a NAIA Champions of Character Five-Star institution for the 2011-12 school year.

This is the second consecutive year that IU Southeast achieved Five-Star status in the Champions of Character program.

The Champions of Character Scorecard measures each institution's commitment to the NAIA Champions of Character program. Points are earned in five key areas: character training, conduct in competition, academic focus, character recognition and character promotion.

The Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference was also recognized as a Champions of Character Five-Star Conference.

For more information about the NAIA Champions of Character Five-Star Institution program, click here.