Headcount at Ivy Tech Community College-Columbus/Franklin continues to increase. As of the first day of classes, August 23, total headcount for the Columbus region was 4,631 as compared with 4,530 on the first day of fall semester classes last year; this represents an increase of 2 percent. FTE (Full-time equivalent) numbers for the first day of this fall semester are 3,425, representing an increase of 17 percent over last year’s FTE number of 2,927. These numbers indicate that more students are taking classes full time this year than in the past. (more…)
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Increase in headcount and FTE continues at Ivy Tech-Columbus/Franklin
Tuesday, August 31st, 2010
Ivy Tech-Columbus receives grant to support military students
Tuesday, July 27th, 2010
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 English for Speakers of Other Languages program expands
Friday, 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
Friday, 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.
Ivy Tech-Columbus headcount for summer semester up 16%
Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010
Headcount for summer semester at Ivy Tech Community College-Columbus is up 16% compared to the first day of summer semester last year.
Ivy Tech’s first-day summer headcount figure was 2,648 as the college began the summer semester on May 24. First-day headcount for the summer term last year totaled 2,284.
The number of full-time equivalent (FTE) students is also up 16% as compared to last summer term. FTE for first-day headcount this summer totaled 945 as compared to 812 last summer.
Chancellor John Hogan commented, “We are pleased to continue to serve an increasing number of area residents by providing programs in which there is strong demand.”
Shana Wiley receives Hari Mirchandani Community Service Award
Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010
Shana Wiley, a resident of Waldron, has been named the recipient of the Hari Mirchandani Community Service Award. This award is given annually to an Ivy Tech Community College-Columbus student in recognition of his or her love of community and selflessness in service to others. It is named after Hari Mirchandani, the first full-time faculty member to be employed by Ivy Tech-Columbus, who was greatly respected and appreciated by his students because of his concern for and willingness to help them achieve. (more…)
Shelly Tucker named Outstanding Graduate at Ivy Tech-Columbus
Tuesday, June 1st, 2010
Princeton resident Shelly Tucker has been named the Outstanding Graduate of the computer information technology program for the 2009-2010 academic year at Ivy Tech Community College-Columbus.
Each year one Outstanding Graduate is selected in each academic program at the campus. The award is based on academic performance and overall exemplary achievement.
The award was presented to Tucker at the Annual Awards & Recognition Reception on April 30 at the Holiday Inn in Columbus.