Columbus, IN – The IUPUC Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships and Ivy Tech Community College Financial Aid Office will host three, free financial aid workshops for IUPUC, Ivy Tech and Purdue College of Technology students. (more…)
Archive for January, 2010
Financial Aid Workshops
Thursday, January 21st, 2010
Ivy Tech-Columbus to provide stress management for WorkOne employees
Thursday, January 21st, 2010
During several training sessions provided for approximately 120 employees of WorkOne by the Workforce and Economic Development (WED) department of Ivy Tech Community College-Columbus, the employees indicated a need to learn how to manage stress levels. (more…)
Ivy Tech-Columbus sets record Spring Semester enrollment again
Friday, January 15th, 2010
The Columbus region of Ivy Tech Community College has experienced a 41 percent increase in enrollments over last year at this same time. On the first day of Spring semester, 2009, the number of enrollments was 4,383; on the first day of Spring semester, 2010, it was 6,163. Four-year enrollment growth figures for Spring semester are as follows: 2007 – 2,563; 2008 – 2,974; 2009 – 4,383; 2010 – 6,163. (more…)
Understanding brain development leads to providing better learning environments
Tuesday, January 12th, 2010
What is known about the brain and how the brain works has increased exponentially during the last twenty years. Frequently, when I teach the course Introduction to Early Childhood Education at Ivy Tech and share some interesting facts about brain development, a student will say, “I think everyone should have this information before they become parents.” Brain growth during the first three years is truly amazing. (more…)
Ivy Tech-Columbus named Partner of the Year by Atterbury Job Corps Center
Tuesday, January 12th, 2010
Ivy Tech Community College-Columbus was named Partner of the Year by Atterbury Job Corps Center at its Community Relations Council Luncheon, held on December 10. The award recognizes organizations and individuals who help Atterbury Job Corps Center students reach their maximum potential. (more…)
Sponsors, silent auction items listed for Ivy Tech-Columbus’ “Run for the Ivy” event
Friday, January 8th, 2010
Sponsorships are being offered for Ivy Tech Community College-Columbus’ “Run for the Ivy,” a fund-raising event to support scholarships and programs for Ivy Tech-Columbus students. Of the four sponsorship levels, two have already been spoken for: Centra Credit Union will be the sponsor for the Kentucky (more…)
Ivy Tech-Columbus’ ESL Bridge Program grows over 300 percent; seats still available
Wednesday, January 6th, 2010
Enrollments in the English as a Second Language (ESL) Bridge Program, begun last semester, have grown over 300 percent. The new program enrolled six students during the fall semester; 20 students are now enrolled, and there is room for several additional students.
The purpose of the program is to help individuals improve their English language proficiency in order to be successful either in their careers or in their educational pursuits. Reading, writing, grammar, and listening/speaking in English are taught to the students at their level of need.
Information: Debbie East, ESL Program Coordinator, at 812-374-5330 or deast8@ivytech.edu.