Ten Ivy Tech Community College-Columbus students who are Johnson County residents were inducted into Phi Theta Kappa, the honor society for two-year college students, on November 20, 2009, at the Columbus Learning Center. (more…)
Franklin News
10 Ivy Tech-Columbus students from Johnson County inducted into Phi Theta Kappa
Monday, December 7th, 2009
42 Johnson County residents are summer Ivy Tech-Columbus graduates
Friday, November 13th, 2009
Forty-two residents of Johnson County became graduates of Ivy Tech Community College-Columbus following the summer 2009 term.
Graduates receiving an associate of applied science are Jeffrey Brown, Erica Case, Maleah Hester (cum laude), Kelly Nichols (cum laude), Lesley Polazkowyj (cum laude), Suzanne Sandlin, Jami Sears (magna cum laude), Brittany Shirley, Donald Smith (cum laude), and Trudy Sturgeon. (more…)
85 Johnson County residents named to Ivy Tech-Columbus Dean’s List for summer session
Friday, November 6th, 2009
Eighty-five residents of Johnson County were named to the Dean’s List for this past summer term at Ivy Tech Community College-Columbus. (more…)
Certified Nursing Assistant class at Franklin campus of Ivy Tech-Columbus achieves 100 percent pass rate
Tuesday, October 27th, 2009
All fourteen students taking the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) class at the Franklin campus of Ivy Tech Community College-Columbus have passed the certification exam, according to Teresa Harden, Associate Professor of Nursing. Training to become a CNA involves 48 hours of classroom and lab instruction and 80 hours of clinical instruction. The classroom instruction was given at the Franklin campus; clinical instruction was given at Silver Oaks Health Campus in Columbus.
Coursework to become a CNA covers a broad range of topics, including basic anatomy, residents’ rights, health care regulations, resident care, cognitive impairment, emergencies, and death and dying.
Registered Certified Nursing Assistants work in hospitals, assisted living facilities, long-term care facilities, nursing homes, and mental health facilities. They assist registered nurses in a variety of ways, including performing physical assessments, taking vital signs, helping residents with personal hygiene, and providing emotional support to patients.
Michael A. Spencer accepts position of assistant professor of mathematics at Ivy Tech-Columbus
Monday, October 5th, 2009
Michael A. Spencer has accepted the position of assistant professor of mathematics at Ivy Tech Community College-Columbus. In this position, he will be responsible for student advising, recruitment, retention, maintaining records, and teaching such courses as introduction to algebra, concepts in mathematics, and the art of geometry. In addition to his teaching responsibilities, he will also serve as math coordinator for the refresher courses at Ivy Tech-Columbus and coordinator for the mathematics adjunct instructors for the College. He is also currently involved in developing an online algebra course. (more…)
The Franklin expansion project is continuing on schedule
Tuesday, July 28th, 2009
The Franklin expansion project is continuing on schedule. Workers are completing the painting, drop ceilings, and the heating and air conditioning system.
Ivy Tech-Columbus holds information session at Franklin campus on education programs
Friday, July 10th, 2009
Ivy Tech Community College-Columbus will hold an information session from 7:00 until 8:30 pm on Thursday, July 16, at the Franklin campus on McClain Drive. The focus of the session will be the elementary and early childhood education programs.
Brenda Ragle, Ed.D., Education Department Chair at Ivy Tech, will discuss the associate of science in education degree, transfer opportunities, the process of becoming a licensed teacher in Indiana, the Child Development Associate Credential, Teacher Education and Compensation Helps scholarships, the associate of applied science in early childhood education, and opportunities for individuals who have earned the associate of science in early childhood education.
Additional officials will be on hand to answer questions about admission and financial aid.
Information: 317-738-9489 or 317-340-8874.