Ivy Tech Community College-Columbus has received a $15,000 grant from Operation Diploma, an initiative of the Military Family Research Institute at Purdue University, to develop programs and policies designed to boost academic success of student service members and veterans on campus.
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Ivy Tech-Columbus receives grant to support military students
July 27th, 2010
Chef Joseph Strangis accepts position of chair of Ivy Tech’s hospitality program
June 18th, 2010
Chef Joseph Strangis has accepted the position of chair of the hospitality program, with a concentration in culinary arts, at Ivy Tech Community College-Columbus. Strangis brings with him 40 years of community college teaching and industry experience in the culinary arts. He earned an associate of science in restaurant/food service management, with training as a culinary apprentice, from the Community College of Allegheny County in Pittsburgh; a bachelor of science in hospitality management from Florida International University in Miami; and a master of education in higher education from Ohio University in Athens. Strangis is also a veteran of U.S. Navy, serving during the Viet Nam era. Read the rest of this entry »
Ivy Tech-Columbus Chancellor John Hogan receives award from Hoosier Youth ChalleNGe Academy
June 11th, 2010
Dr. John Hogan, Chancellor of Ivy Tech Community College-Columbus, received an award from the Hoosier Youth ChalleNGe Academy in Edinburgh during a reception for the college’s statewide trustees at Zaharako’s last night. The award was presented to Hogan in recognition of the outstanding support and dedication shown to the academy, as well as for opportunities afforded to its cadets. Read the rest of this entry »
Dr. Anthony Gaudin receives the President’s Award at Ivy Tech-Columbus
June 10th, 2010
Anthony Gaudin, Ph.D., Professor of Biology at Ivy Tech Community College-Columbus, has been honored as the recipient of this years’ President’s Award. The President’s Award for Excellence in Instruction is presented annually to a faculty member from each of the 14 regions of the college to recognize faculty who typify excellence in instruction and in representing the mission of Ivy Tech Community College. Read the rest of this entry »
Ivy Tech’s Julie Bilz elected to board of National Association of Community College Teacher Education Programs
June 8th, 2010
Julie Bilz, assistant professor of education at Ivy Tech Community College-Columbus, has been elected to the board of directors of the National Association of Community College Teacher Education Programs (NACCTEP). NACCTEP is an organization of community colleges, staff and students, universities, and industry partners and professional associations involved with teacher education programs. The mission of the organization is to promote the community college role in the recruitment, preparation, retention, and renewal of diverse Pre K-12 teachers and to advance quality teacher education programs in the community college.
Bilz will serve on the board as a member-at-large for the 2010-2011 term.
Ivy Tech-Columbus English for Speakers of Other Languages program expands
June 4th, 2010
The recently initiated English for Speakers of Other Languages program at Ivy Tech Community College-Columbus has expanded to include the Franklin campus. Due to the growth of the program, classes will be taught in both Columbus and Franklin. The program assists speakers of languages other than English in improving their English language proficiency.
Placement testing dates have been set for June 21 and July 19 at the Columbus campus and June 28 and July 26 at the Franklin campus. The test can take from one and a half hours to three hours, depending upon the language capability of the test-taker. Advising follows the test and takes approximately 30 minutes. Both the testing and the advising appointments must be scheduled by contacting Debbie East, ESOL Program Coordinator, at 812-374-5330 or deast8@ivytech.edu. The test is free of charge.
Ivy Tech-Columbus begins Summer Academy for Kids & Teens
June 4th, 2010
Ivy Tech Community College-Columbus is instituting a Summer Academy for Kids and Teens, age 7 to 16, for the first time this year. Six different classes will provide both fun and learning for teens and kids.
Classes for which kids can register are Fishing Clinic: The Mechanics of Tournament Bass Fishing, offered on Wednesday, June 16, from noon until 5:00 pm; LuvU2 – Relationship Smarts for Teens, offered on Saturday, June 19, from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm; Awesome Authors – Write your own book!, offered on two Wednesdays, June 23 and 30, from 10:00 until noon; Home Skills for Teens – Learn basic auto skills, small engine skills, home skills, and grilling basics, offered on Friday, July 30, from 8:00 until noon; Patriotic Kids Carnival – Featuring a BLACKHAWK helicopter!, offered on Wednesday, June 30, from noon until 5:00 pm; and Whimsical Signs Art Workshop – Create a bright, fun, personalized sign, offered on three Wednesdays, July 7, 14, and 21, from 10:00 am until noon.
Information and registration: rjackson125@ivytech.edu or 812-374-5182.