Ivy Tech Community College-northwest
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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. ...
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- 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 | 1,443 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 | $3,136 |
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:
- Dementia care classes offered at Ivy Tech (The Times of Northwest Indiana)
posted on January 29, 2010 at 03:02:55 pm
GARY | Ivy Tech Community College Northwest is offering dementiacare classes this spring at the Gary and Valparaiso campuses. - Prominent NWI citizens display talents at fashion show (Post-Tribune)
posted on January 28, 2010 at 10:02:47 am
Some of Northwest Indiana's civic, business, legal and media leaders stepped outside the box and onto the runway Friday as models in the Region's Next Top Model fashion show. The show at Majestic Star Casino's Lakeshore Ballroom was sponsored by the Gary Chamber of Commerce. Chamber executive director Chuck Hughes and O'Merrial Butchee, director of the Gerald I. Lamkin Entrepreneurship and ... - Legacy grants aim at educational improvements (The Times of Northwest Indiana)
posted on January 20, 2010 at 10:45:02 pm
MERRILLVILLE | Middle-school students in the East Chicago schoolsystem who are at risk for failing or retention find help and hopein an after-school program started by Pastor Darnell L. Johnson ofMt. Hermon Missionary Baptist Church, founder of the HolisticCommunity Coalition NFP. - Legacy Foundation grants assist community projects (Post-Tribune)
posted on January 2, 2010 at 10:29:43 am
The Legacy Foundation has announced the awarding of nearly $71,000 in grants to support educational, cultural and human services initiatives in Lake County. The foundation awarded a $15,000 grant to Holistic Community Coalition in support of the organization's Tri-City Alternative Actions Program. Middle-school students in the East Chicago school system who are at risk of failing are eligible to ... - Around the region (Post-Tribune)
posted on December 8, 2009 at 10:51:11 am
* Gary's Ivy Tech Community College Northwest Associate Professor of Business Trina Lynch-Jackson was honored by the National Association of Social Workers Indiana Chapter as the 2009 Outstanding MSW Student of the Year on Oct. 15 in Indianapolis. Lynch-Jackson will receive a $1,000 scholarship to continue her education. Lynch-Jackson currently holds a Master of Public Affairs from Indiana ...
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