Ivy Tech plans to sell classroom site in Madison County
Ivy Tech's state board has approved a resolution to sell what is known as the Anderson North Campus near Alexandria.
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The Interview Issue: Sue Ellspermann
Sue Ellspermann has been a lot of things in her life: industrial engineer, business consultant, university teacher, state legislator and—from 2013 until earlier this year—Indiana’s lieutenant governor. Now, the southwestern Indiana native has a new gig: president of Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana, which she started July 1.
Republican delegation wants GI Bill benefits returned to ITT Tech students
Six of Indiana’s U.S. representatives filed legislation Tuesday to help veterans regain their GI Bill education benefits after the closure of ITT Technical Institute.
Purdue and Ivy Tech launch aviation-maintenance partnership
A new partnership between the Purdue Polytechnic Institute and the Lafayette campus of Ivy Tech Community College might help fill the employment pipeline for the $100 million-plus jet engine plant that General Electric recently built in Lafayette.
Enrollment, expectations up at Ivy Tech’s Noblesville campus
Enrollment at the newest of Ivy Tech Community College’s 32 campuses is growing, despite falling attendance at some of the college’s other locations.
Ivy Tech welding program offers more than just certification
Welding, cutting, soldering and brazing are lumped together and rank high on the Hoosier Hot Jobs list.
Ivy Tech’s new president eyes plan to boost skilled workers
Sue Ellspermann said that aside from working to boost graduation rates, she'll be focusing on what employers need in skilled workers, and work toward a system that prepares students for those jobs.
Ellspermann hopes to ‘blow barriers out of the way’ to solve Ivy Tech challenges
The former lieutenant governor envisions a first day of classes where students meet their future employers.
Unanimous vote makes Ellspermann leader of Ivy Tech
IBJ first reported Tuesday that former Indiana Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann would be voted in as president of the state’s community college system. Wednesday’s formal vote by Ivy Tech’s trustees was 11-0.
Sources: Ellspermann will be next Ivy Tech president
Ivy Tech’s board of trustees is expected to vote Wednesday afternoon to approve former Indiana Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann’s appointment, according to sources close to the decision-making process.
Ellspermann one of two finalists for Ivy Tech president
Ivy Tech trustee chairwoman Paula Hughes said former Indiana Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann is "maybe even the top candidate" for the position.
Schools, state trying to boost college affordability
Has Indiana made any progress in tackling student debt since students started racking it up through the Great Recession? The answer is somewhat complicated, higher education finance experts say.
EDITORIAL: Ellspermann right for Ivy Tech task
The former lieutenant governor comes to the job not only with state government experience (she served as a lawmaker, too) but plenty of educational and private-sector chops as well.
Ivy Tech president says he leaves legacy of much to be done
Ivy Tech President Tom Snyder leaves this year. His nine-year tenure as president of Indiana's statewide community college system has included big enrollment swings and graduation rates that have been persistently low.
Donors pledge $15.4M to Ivy Tech’s central Indiana region
Launching a $22 million fundraising campaign on Friday, Ivy Tech officials announced that more than two-thirds already had been pledged, including the largest gift in the system’s history.
Ballard withdraws name from Ivy Tech presidency search
The former Indianapolis mayor said he is considering several other opportunities.
Ballard withdraws name from Ivy Tech presidential search
Former Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard interviewed for the job but said he now plans to pursue other opportunities.
More than 30 candidates vying for Ivy Tech prez job
Former Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann, who resigned from state government to pursue the position, faces competition from candidates both in and out of state.
Politicos complicate Ivy Tech presidential hire
Ivy Tech Community College faces a crucial moment in selecting its next president, a job the college says demands education experience, fundraising chops and the ability to improve student performance. But has the search become a political football?
U.S. Rep. Brooks not seeking Ivy Tech presidency
Sue Ellspermann, who has applied for the Ivy Tech job, is set to resign from her job as lieutenant governor on March 2.