Bloomington Strategic Plan 2010 -Highlights · training to earn certification in CNC. Tony had 11 years of experience at Chrysler and quickly learned a college degree or certification

Bloomington Strategic Plan 2010 - Highlights

Created a life sciences department and appointed John Stephens directorBecame host of the SBDCExpanded to the Depot leased space in downtown Bloomington, which houses WED and the Center for Lifelong LearningCampus named third fastest growing community college of its size in the nation (source: Community College Weekly)

Diversity committee created Fall 2009 student headcount reaches 6,205, an almost 140% increase over 2002 Articulations and transfer agreements with IUIvy Tech students living in IU-Bloomington residence hallsHoosier Link ProgramRPS Café housed on main campus and Liberty Drive facility

IU Center for Human Growth Counseling Partnership with CrestmontBloomington Life Sciences PartnershipSmall Business Development Corporation; InVenture; Seed CorporationLife Sciences partners (Cook, Cook Pharmica, Baxter, BioConvergence, Boston Scientific, etc.)

Additional partnerships and initiatives:– Rural Transit– Monroe County Government– Monroe County Community

School Corporation– City of Bloomington– Midwest Proton Radiotherapy

Institute

Academic Affairs successes:– Number of Sections - 1001– Distance Education Courses -

189 sections– Distance Education Students -

4053 (duplicated students– Credit Hours (IU-Bloomington

transfer) - 485

Academic Affairs (cont.):– Grant Funding - $3.64 million

• Lilly Biotechnology Grant • Lilly Intellectual Capital• Access Indiana• Strategic Skills• National Science Foundation• Schools-to-Careers• Lilly I and Lilly II• U.S. Dept. of Ed.

Dual Credit Courses – 69

Administrative Services– Budget - $21.68 million– Grants - $3.96 million– Employees (FT staff) – 98– Employees (PT staff) – 37– Faculty (full-time) - 65 (four

new faculty added this year) – Adjuncts – 309– Buildings – 5– Total Square Footage -

197,800

O’Bannon Institute for Community Service launched20 total service learning courses for fall 09, a 25% increase over SL courses from fall 2008 (goal was 17 by spring 2010)Total economic value of only IVY 120 SL courses (2288 students) from fall 2007-fall 2009 sections equals $162,500 in Indiana, $185,400 nationally

Student Life/Development Initiatives– Mentoring program– Hoosier Link launched– Developed a career advising

and transfer center– Required Hoosier Link

participants to be a part of the mentor program

– Added a Director of Retention

Student Life/Development Initiatives (cont.)– Developed additional retention

strategies– Total of 18 clubs and

organizations, a 64% increase over 2006, with more than 290 participants

WED– Awarded $1.2 million SSI

(Strategic Skills Initiative) Grant (2nd highest award in Indiana) through Jun. 2008

• Issued 337 Biomanufacturing and Medical Device Manufacturing Technician Certificates (BMTC). This program is administered by the Biotechnology program led by Dr. Lee

WED– Enrolled 460 students in some

portion of the HIRE program• Issued 60 HIRE Completion

Certificates (to-date)• Issued 230 Soft Skill

Certificates (to-date) – Enrolled 185 students in the

Manufacturing Readiness Program (MRC)

• Issued 158 MRC Completion Certificates (to-date)

WED– Provided Management &

Supervisory Institute training to a regional consortium group (6 companies), as well as the French Lick Resort & Casino.

– A second level of professional customer service training was delivered to nearly 600 French Lick Resort & Casino frontline employees

WED– Bloom Groups were awarded

nearly $400,000 in grant money, which was used to train 505 employees in supervisory skills, sales, insurance licensing preparation, and human resources management

– Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane initiatives begin

WED– WED Coordinators, Program

Managers and Executive Director participated in LERN certification training to become Certified Program Planners, which is the industry standard for providers of workforce training

Our VisionChanging Lives

Making Indiana Great

Central Indiana Strategic Plan 2010 - Highlights

Increasing Educational Attainment

-Building bridges to K-12-Early Admissions Program-Two Academic Resource Centers-Professor on Loan program tostrengthen dual enrollment

-New education partners•University of Indianapolis•Indy Parks

Increasing Educational Attainment

-New academic programs• Mechanical Engineering• Advanced Manufacturing

-New or renewed accreditations•NAIT for Technology•ASC for Automotive

Providing Workforceand Economic Development

-Restructured WED to concentrate onrevenue

-WED customer service call center-4-week training programs-Dislocated worker retraining-Navistar Rapid Response-$400,000 Out-of-School Youth grant-Ongoing business partnerships

Assuring Student Success

Student success management for 2,500 at-risk studentsWorkforce Readiness Certificate programVeterans affairs office serving growing veteran enrollmentRestructured financial aid office More options for taking classes

• flex terms = 16 week, 12 week, 8 week, 4 week

Providing Lifelong Learning Opportunities

- More than 1,300 enrolled in personal enrichment classes - New lines of programming include:

- Do It Yourself Series- Going Green- Wellness- Fine Arts And Languages- Computers

- More than 200 organizations participating in non-profit courses and speaker series

Promoting Civic Engagement and Community Service- Active involvement in Indiana Campus Compact- Link social activities to service projects - Faculty /staff involvement in community service - International service trips to Belize and Greece

The Parthenon

Teaching a group of children in Belize

Transforming the College

Improving facilities for a growing student enrollment

Progress onthe formerSt. VincentHospital site

Transforming the College

Hospitality Expansion at theJunior Achievement Center

-Mentoring program for new and adjunct faculty-Monitoring quality assurance in top 25 classes(by enrollment)

Multi-Modal Facility

Building Institutional Capacity

- Generated more than $5 million in gifts /pledges

- Hosted more than 300 business /community leaders at weekly lunches /dinners

- Created cross-functional teams

- Initiated Regional Pathways to Leadership program

- Added 8 faculty in 08-09; added 11 more in 09-10



Columbus Strategic Plan 2010 - Highlights

Aggressively developing online courses in every disciplineImplementation of a fully functional Student Success CenterDual credit agreements with every high school in the region; saved parents more than $12 millionESL program implemented this fall

Exceeded HC and FTE projections on campus and offAdded energy concentrations in Industrial Technology; added Mechanical Engineering Technology and Hospitality to menu of offeringsDeveloped and implementing multi-tiered marketing plan for WED

Rolling out Design and Manufacturing Institute; Lean Six Sigma Institute, Advanced Manufacturing InstituteEstablished a transfer contact and transfer centerCommunication efforts with high school ESL studentsPromote participation and opportunities in civic engagementImplemented Service Learning in all academic programs

Instituting community advisory groups with regularly scheduled meetingsPTK garnering many awards at national conventions Continuation of expanded class offerings at outreach sites in Franklin, Seymour, Greensburg, North Vernon, and NashvilleIncreased maximum number of students in some sections to accommodate increased demand

Increasing online offerings to relieve demands on instructional spaces at the Columbus campusHired 8 new full-time faculty positions for fall 2009Hired 4 new Student Affairs positions



East Central Strategic Plan 2010 - Highlights

Met enrollment metrics. Since 2004 region has seen:- 30% increase in enrollment- 20.7% increase in degree/certificate seeking students- 38.9% increase in first-time students- 55.5% increase in transfersAdded new programs in Agriculture, Dental Hygiene and Respiratory Therapy

Reached out to displaced workers from a number of manufacturing plant closures, including Delco Remy, Borg Warner, Visteon and many others with a number of special programsAssumed management of Delaware County 21st Century Scholars ProgramBuilt and opened new 85,000 square foot Marion campus and conference center

Became host for region’s SBDCFocused on retention with the development of Learning College Action Teams (quality improvement) for Advising, First Semester Experience, Early Alert, Instructional Enhancement and Employee LearningAdvising team initiatives have result in a 10% percent increase in student persistence



Kokomo Strategic Plan 2010 - Highlights

Creating a new Academic Skills Advancement program, including new lab and three full-time faculty Agriculture programNew concentrations in automotive (heavy truck/diesel and service management)Advanced manufacturingA group of students spend their spring break providing relief to Hurricane Katrina communities

Public Safety students assisted in the restoration of ravaged forests due to fire in MinnesotaOther international experiences included Belize, Galapagos Islands, and CanadaTyson project--an innovative program that combined on-the-job-training with classroom instruction. This program created 24 new skilled workers, meeting both student and employer needs.

Displaced worker Tony Sisk gets training to earn certification in CNC. Tony had 11 years of experience at Chrysler and quickly learned a college degree or certification was the key to re-enter the workforce.Randy Despain found himself turning to Ivy Tech when his employer, Kokomo Pottery, closed it doors.

The Student Success Center provides guidance for first-time attendees including academic advising and career exploration. Expansion of financial aid services by providing financial aid staff at the Peru site and the Wabash campusImproved internal communications by developing a new monthlynewspaper for students

Improved internal communications through the weekly potty-gramFocused marketing efforts on telling the Ivy Tech storyAg Seminar SeriesHuman resource conferenceSeparation of professional development/certification training offerings from personal enrichment offerings (now two separate catalogs)

Award-winning Visual Communications program that incorporates service learning into the curriculum. – Students have the opportunity

to learn about the Rescue Mission, our local homeless shelter, through a visit to the facility during class time. Students then design an annual fundraising brochure for the organization

– Community Constructors, a student organization, provides manpower for light construction projects in our community

– Construction technology students built a home in Western Howard County

Chancellor Daily awarded the 2008 Larry A. Conrad Civic Service Award by the Indiana Association of Cities and Towns

Celestine Johnson, executive director for Human Resources, receives 2009 Torchbearer Award by the Indiana Commission for Women for her significant contribution to KokomoStudents, staff and alumni learned cultural and ecological aspects of Central America. A two-week trip to Belize was the first international experience for many

Improved internal communication via bi-weekly e-newsletter for regional employeesImproved internal communications by developing a new monthly newspaper for students that includes important resources and information, program highlights, faculty and alumni features, and upcoming events.Shifting focus of marketing efforts to strengthen media relations

Created alumni success postersRegular face-to-face media visitsRegional newsletter to donors, alumni, board members, faculty and staffDeveloped style guide for consistency in use of the college brandBuilding support throughout the region through the Building communities. Changing lives. Vision Campaign.



Lafayette Strategic Plan 2010 - Highlights

Dual credit registrations total 3,779 students from 28 schools530% increase in distance education courses from Fall 2005 to Fall 2008White County Instructional Center in Monticello opened Fall 2008227 transfer classes and 15 complete degree transfers with Purdue University

Enrollment at Montgomery County Instructional Center up 40% in Fall 2008Attained grants to support academic programs: WIRED Pathways to STEM Careers, Lilly grant for accelerated remediation program, and Perkins Moving Forward grant for secondary initiatives Increased full-time faculty 26% in four years

Launched Sustainable Energy, Advanced Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology in 2008-2009Attained Indiana Advanced Electric Vehicle Training and Education Consortium grant to develop educational programs for electric/hybrid vehicle technicians and emergency responder certification

Co-hosted the annual Latino Festival with the Latino Coalition on campusExpanded Six Sigma training statewide; secured first European contractEstablished veteran’s affairs position to serve growing populationCreated shared grant writer position with Greater Lafayette Commerce



North Central Strategic Plan 2010 -Highlights

Training funds became available to displaced workers via federal and state grantsWED expanded hours at regional WorkOne officesBy Dec. 2008, WED had advised nearly 1,200 displaced workers and more than 300 were in associate degree and WED training programs

By Jun 30, 2009, more than 1,500 displaced workers had been advised and more than 700 were in training and degree programs.Ivy Tech’s first Dental Hygiene class started in fall 2008Opening of expanded OAMTC in Apr 2009 (from original 5,600 sq. ft. to 20,000 sq. ft.)Groundbreaking for new Elkhart campus in Jul 2009

2010 target enrollment: 10,720; 2008-09 estimated unduplicated headcount: 12,2872010 target minority enrollment: 2,192; 2007-08 minority enrollment: 2,6392010 target of certifications awarded through WED: 524; awarded through Jan 09: 7632010 target of sections being taught by full-time faculty: 50%; 2008-09: 43%

Met enrollment metrics. Since 2004 region has seen:- 30% increase in enrollment- 20.7% increase in degree/ certificate seeking students- 38.9% increase in first-time students- 55.5% increase in transfersAdded new programs in Agriculture, Dental Hygiene and Respiratory Therapy



Northeast Strategic Plan 2010 - Highlights

Courses now delivered throughout the service region in free space at 20 locations; more than 1400 students now taking classes in places other than our main campus in Fort Wayne One of the College’s highest regional graduation and transfer ratesRetention a top priorityThe primary regional training partner for WorkOne

Streamlined intake processIncreased the number of formally recognized, chartered student clubs and organizations from 3 to 14Increase in community volunteerism, participation in civic activities, partnerships with other organizations, and invitations to community groups to utilize Ivy Tech facilities

184 community events held at our main campus; an additional 34 at Rudisill facilityEvery high school in the region has at least two visits per year by an admissions representative Partnership with Northcrest Elementary School



Northwest Strategic Plan 2010 -Highlights

Headcount is over 9,000 for fall (goal 7,500 by 2010)National Science Foundation Grant with Purdue University Calumet to strengthen completion and transfer of computer science majors from associate degree to bachelors degreeHosted College-wide Learning College Conference to promote better methods of teaching and learning

Lumina Grant funded Student African American Brotherhood (S.A.A.B.) program to increase and retain minority male studentsLumina Grant funded Mobile Working Student Collaborative –study to better understand and serve adult students in Northwest Indiana (Ivy Tech Community College Northwest, Indiana University Northwest, Purdue University Calumet)

Creation in fall 2009 of regional advising centersImplemented social networking tools to attract and retain studentsIncreased enrollment and offerings in distance learningHired additional staff to train faculty and assist students in distance learningImplemented transfer fairs on each campus to better inform students of transfer opportunities

Expanded use of video conferencing among the four campuses in order to offer low enrollment coursesWorking with area employers (BP, ArcelorMittal, NIPSCO) to provide credit courses and degree programs that lead to high demand, high paying jobsCreated and staffed Department of Concurrent Enrollment

Increased the number of dual credit agreements with high schools and number of participating high schools.Hired additional faculty and staff who understand the need to help student succeedHired additional staff to focus on Porter and LaPorte counties

Promoting 21st Century education requirements of northwest Indiana employers with high school counselors and general publicIncreased coordination with academic affairs to promote the technology programs and obtain equipment to provide the training needs of local employers

Two college staff members have been a part of trade delegations to ChinaUse of the Society of Innovators and the Lamkin Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation to increase outreach and recognition in the business communityObtained grants to increase programs such as transportation, distribution, and logistics

Retention rate from Fall 2006 to fall 2007 was 40.8 percent and increased to 49.8 percent from fall 2007 to fall 2008Hired additional financial aid staffExpanded student life programming and staffExpanded and upgraded student areas (Lilly Grant and College resources) to make the campuses more warm and inviting

Implemented student kiosks on all four campuses to teach students to be self-sufficient and enable them to better plan their academic careersActive participant in the collaborative LEAD conference for students to learn leadership skillsCreated Office of Diversity Affairs to promote issues of diversity and help staff be more aware of diversity issues

Created regional scheduling committee to better manage course offerings and to create a consistent schedule of course offerings so that students can graduate in a timely mannerHired staff person whose responsibility is to develop and promote continuing education programsOffering courses based on community needs and interests

Increased membership in local chambers of commerceDare to Dream – One Region-One Vision program funded by Knight Foundation GrantPartnership with Northwest Indiana Educational Service CenterPartner with Northwest Indiana symphony and City of Valparaiso to host outdoor concert on the lawn at the Valparaiso campus

Partnership with Leadership Northwest Indiana (LNI), Leadership LaPorte County, and the Valparaiso Chamber’s Leadership Academy Hosting WorkOne office on the Valparaiso campusEmphasis with faculty and staff on what it means to be a comprehensive community college

Weekly e-mail to faculty and staffContinued efforts to increase the number of faculty with the appropriate credentialIncrease the number of liberal arts courses offeredIncreased emphasis on student life outside of the classroomCompletion of the new Valparaiso campus

Soon to be completed acquisition of additional facility in East ChicagoApproval for new facility at GaryIncreasing use of the Faculty Fellows programAnnual Chancellor’s Scholarship dinnerRegionalization of office of admissionsRegionalization of school deans and program chairs

Increasing fundraising opportunities such as “Buy a Seat” campaign in the Valparaiso Auditorium, and Mystery DinnerSeeking appropriate grants to expand or start new programsUsing new IHETS technology to expand video conferencing capabilities not only between campuses but throughout the region

Fiber optic backbone for the East Chicago campusCompletion of region-wide implementation of Active Directory, Exchange, and revised web contentUse of the call center for activities beyond recruitment



Richmond Strategic Plan 2010 - Highlights

Increase the number of credentials awarded (certificates, technical certificates and associate degrees) – Target: 288; Actual: 356Increase the total student hours (credit & non credit) – Target: 49,638; Actual: 54,055Increase the unduplicated minority headcount enrollment (credit) –Target: 193; Actual: 318

Increase the number of students/graduates who transferred to IU East –Target: 56; Actual: 91Increase the number of industry-recognized certifications awarded –Target: 149; Actual: 328Maintained appropriate ratio of credentialed General Education faculty (94.7% Connersville, 97.5% Richmond)

Used Instructional Technology (two-way video) between Richmond and Connersville, and leveraged Instructional Technology for distance education programs such as Criminal Justice, Human Services, etc.Increased use of Blackboard for “traditional” classesEstablished Early College initiatives in Connersville and Richmond and strengthened linkages with secondary schools

Added new programs in Agriculture, Advanced Manufacturing, and continued implementation work for a new Respiratory Care ProgramHosted a financial literacy program in coordination with local banks, credit counseling services, social service agencies, and other lending institutionsBuilt a new outdoor recreational facility

Established a new endowed scholarship titled the Indiana Construction Partnership Scholarship for any Indiana member or family member of the union construction industry in our regionDeveloped, launched and assisted with copyrighting efforts for the College’s first non-credit program, the Management & Supervisory Institute (MSI 2.0) release statewide in March 2009

Hosted the region’s first alumni reunion eventPartnered with Lewellyn Technologies to bring a free workshop to the community. The topic of NFPA 70 Safety was presented by Daryn Lewellyn, President of the company, who is an Ivy Tech alumLaunched new programs for the community in real estate and food service

Implemented a new program with the Small Business Development Center to serve the needs of local business. “Start Smart” helps entrepreneurs build a successful business from the plan up in a five-week program seriesSupported launch and start up of Really Cool Foods facilitySupported rapid response activities for locally displaced workers

Assisted with the launch of a regional Lean Network Advisory group with Purdue’s TAP officeProvided joint services with Richmond Community Schools Adult Basic Education office for local employers



Southeast Strategic Plan 2010 - Highlights

NRSG 203 - partnering with the community to facilitate student successService learning projects –La Casa AmigaStudent internships –Procter & GambleNew buildings in Lawrenceburg and MadisonNew and expanded academic program offerings, classes, and hoursNew faculty

Additional student affairs staffImproved student advising systemExpanded tutoring programsNew student life activitiesProfessional development for faculty and staffWorkforce and economic development adds power plant programEnhanced articulation agreement with IU East

49% increase in the number of associate degrees awarded45% increase in annual FTEDistance education-based early college program launchedHighest dual credit enrollment figures to date; total savings to students of more than $300,000



Southern Indiana Strategic Plan 2010 - Highlights

Record enrollment increasing college participation in our community Record number of graduates; including associate degrees, technical certificates, and certificates of completion Investment in retention efforts helping campus become state leader in retention success

Eighteen full-time faculty added to address enrollment growth and full-time to part-time faculty ratio Successful funding and start of first capital project since 1989 New era of community engagement and civic service An emphasis on customer service and training



Southwest Strategic Plan 2010 - Highlights

Headcount is over 6,000 for fallCreated a partnership and study-abroad program with the University of Evansville, for Ivy Tech students to study abroad at Harlaxton College in EnglandRegion served as a key player in the Indiana Energy Consortium and is serving as one of the first regions to offer the new Energy program specialties

Faculty taking the lead in LEED Certification centered course work for fall 2009, with plans to incorporate material across schoolsIncreased types of scholarships offered and amount of scholarship supportOpened new campus in Princeton, which experienced a 300% growth in its first year

Creation of an Advising CenterHosted a variety of community focused events including a very successful Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration, Community Cruise-In, Non-profit fair and morePremier partnership with Deaconess Hospital to provide extensive training of all employees in a new medial computer system

Opening of the Charles and Dolores Browning Family Foundation Culinary Arts Center on the main campusCreation and firm implementation of an enrollment deadline for fall 2009



Wabash Valley Strategic Plan 2010 - Highlights

Center for Workforce Development in industrial park providing consolidated location for Workforce and Economic Development, manufacturing and automotive programsNew location in Greencastle, Center for Workforce and Economic Development Parke County Learning Center in Rockville

Extensive transfer partnerships with Indiana State University and St. Mary of the Woods CollegeAdditional transfer opportunities with other four-year universities like IU and PurdueComprehensive internship partnership for faculty and students involving new product development with Rose-Hulman Ventures sponsored by Lilly grant

Founding member of Rural Health Innovative Collaborative (RHIC); a significant effort to increase health care economic development and education opportunities in West Central IndianaPurdue Extension partnershipStudent Success Center focusing on development advising to improve retention

Focus on transfer with added ISU position and St. Mary of the Woods representationFocus on retention - students assigned an advisor, given full life plan guidance and provided intensive support from the beginning with special assistance to undecided students and enhanced career development support

Student Life initiatives - events, student leadership development and campus gathering spaces13 new programs; opportunities in agriculture, biotech, advanced manufacturing, elementary education, and liberal artsExtensive agreement with area high schools for dual creditDistance education programs and enrollment

WorkOne service provider for six-county areaIDOC Program at Wabash Valley Correctional FacilityCommunity SupportCapital CampaignsSpecial Events



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Bloomington Strategic Plan 2010 -Highlights · training to earn certification in CNC. Tony had 11 years of experience at Chrysler and quickly learned a college degree or certification