Ivy Tech Community College-Columbus/Franklin has become an Accredited Testing Facility for the American Welding Society. As such, students can be tested in Ivy Tech’s Advanced Manufacturing Institute in Columbus rather than having to be tested at one of nine other locations in the State of Indiana. Prior to achieving this accreditation, officials in Ivy Tech’s Workforce and Economic Development department had to send students to Indianapolis to be tested for this certification. (more…)

Tina Gross has been named Executive Director of the Franklin campus of Ivy Tech Community College-Columbus/Franklin. In this capacity, she will serve as the College’s chief liaison with communities, school corporations, and constituents in Johnson County, establishing educational partnerships. She will be responsible for developing enrollment management plans, providing leadership and support in the marketing of the College, recruiting students, and providing workforce training for clients in the Johnson County community. She will also facilitate all day-to-day Franklin campus site operations. (more…)