Ivy Tech Community College-northwest
School Notes Overview:
As a statewide, open-access, community college, Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana provides residents of Indiana with professional, technical, transfer, and lifelong education for successful careers, personal development, and citizenship. Through its affordable, quality educational programs and services, the College strengthens Indiana's economy and enhances its cultural development. ...
School Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| County | Lake County, IN | - |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 1,484 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 3,086 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 4,570 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 75% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 56% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $2,862 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 20% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $1,542 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 12% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $617 | $1,146 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 25% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $2,510 | $3,129 |
School Notes:
- Ivy Tech Community College has educated students in Lake, LaPorte, Porter, Pulaski, Jasper, Newton and Starke counties since 1968. It is part of the 14-region statewide Ivy Tech Community College system - the second largest and fastest growing public higher education system in Indiana.
- The Gary Campus is located in Gary, IN (Lake County). The campus houses both classes and the administrative offices for the Northwest Region. While the service area of Ivy Tech Community College Northwest also includes Porter and LaPorte counties to the east and Jasper, Newton and Starke counties to the south, the largest constituency comes from Lake County.
- Five divisions compose the College's offerings: Business, General Education, Health Science, Public Services and Technology. For students unable to attend classes on campus, the distance education program provides options for continuing or completing degrees and certificates online. The college also offers a schedule of continuing education courses. Continuing Education courses provide personal enrichment and skill upgrades on a non-credit basis.
- In addition, the Gary Campus has articulated strong course and program transfer agreements with private and state colleges in and out of the state of Indiana.
- Ivy Tech Community College is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The College is a member of the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, the American Association of Community Colleges.
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
In the News:
- New economic development group seeks federal cash (The Times of Northwest Indiana)
posted on November 1, 2009 at 04:00:30 am
Local officials are touting a newly formed economic development district as a powerful tool to get dibs on millions of dollars in federal funds for projects ranging from disaster relief to restoring brownfields for industrial development. - Leaders sought to convene on regional collaboration (The Times of Northwest Indiana)
posted on June 27, 2009 at 02:13:30 am
Local leaders forming a seven-county economic development initiative are meeting in Newton County Tuesday to discuss ways to spur cooperation and collaboration in Northwest Indiana. - Hobart couple say they learned to work smarter through Ivy Tech (The Times of Northwest Indiana)
posted on June 15, 2009 at 05:47:25 am
Editor's note: This is the first in a series of stories profiling nontraditional students in the region who have gone back to school to Work Smarter in Tough Economic Times. - Organization to host meeting about hiring the handicapped (The Times of Northwest Indiana)
posted on May 24, 2009 at 05:40:58 am
Gary | The Center of Workforce Innovations will host a meeting about hiring the handicapped from 8 to 10 a.m. June 11 at Ivy Tech Community College Northwest, 1440 E. 35th Ave., Gary. Employers and community and faith-based organizations are invited to attend a breakfast consortium on the Disability Program Navigator. The DPN helps those with disabilities navigate the challenges of seeking work ... - Manufacturers, community organizations team to launch expo (The Times of Northwest Indiana)
posted on April 23, 2009 at 09:11:57 am
A growing need in Northwest Indiana for workers with advanced technological skills led to the launch Thursday of the first ever Industrial Manufacturing Expo.
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