The following press release was sent out Monday in Bloomington.
For immediate release
November 28, 2022
contact: Amanda Billings
Executive Director, Marketing & Communications
Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington
(812) 330-6222 | [email protected]
Ivy Tech Bloomington Dean Jenny Vaughan Announces Retirement
Bloomington – After nine years of dedicated leadership as Chancellor and more than 25 years at Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington, Jenny Vaughan will step down as Chancellor on May 15, 2023. It worked, was awarded record qualifications, built unique partnerships, and added new programs to serve the needs of the South Central Indiana workforce. The university will conduct a nationwide search for the next president, and details will be released soon.
“It has been my life’s work in higher education to provide opportunities for students to achieve their career goals and improve their lives. It’s a highlight of the 2019 season,” said Vaughn. “Together with community and business leaders, trustees, legislators and faculty, we have built a strong path for Ivy Tech alumni. and I am confident the team will continue this impactful work.”
Under Vaughan’s leadership, the campus has increased access to quality education beyond Bloomington’s city limits, with the Stonegate Arts & Education Center in Bedford, the Brown County Career Resource Center, the North Lawrence Career Center and Ivy Tech Mooresville. offered a career certification course in Above all. Over 5,600 students have completed industry-based courses at these locations.
During her tenure, the campus includes an award-winning pathway to licensure in partnership with the Monroe County Community Schools Corporation, Automotive Technology and Biotechnology Certificates at the Monroe County Airport, Smithville Computing & Informatics Center, Biology Outdoor Learning, and more. major programs have been added. Labs, Guaranteed Admissions Program, Early College of Regional High Schools, Galatoni School of Entrepreneurship, Lee J. Merchant School of Nursing Expansion, Radiotherapy Expansion to Lafayette Campus, Only Ivy Tech Homeland Security and Public Safety Offerings in Indiana program in the south third of the
She works with local employers such as Cook Group, French Lick Resort, Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane, Crane Army Ammunitions Activity, Artisan Electronics, Baxter, Boston Scientific, Catalent, German American Bank, General Motors Bedford, Indiana University Health and LeHigh. led a partnership with Hanson, Old National Bank, IU Credit Union, Smithville, etc.
“President Vaughan has done all the right things for this campus and community. “It was a great success,” said Connie Ferguson, Chair of the Bloomington Campus Board of Trustees. “Prime Minister Vaughan left behind a legacy of her success. Our Board and community will be forever grateful for her tireless leadership.”
Under Vaughan’s leadership, the campus secured significant financial support through the Ivy Tech Foundation in two capital campaigns totaling $14.8 million. Fundraising addressed critical needs including student tuition and emergency funding, program growth, and expansion and renovation of Maine Her campus. Students were awarded her 2,179 scholarships totaling over $1.1 million.
Dr. Sue Ellspermann, President of Ivy Tech Community College said: “During her long tech career, Ivy, Chancellor Vaughan has demonstrated a deep commitment to both students and employees creating a culture of exceptional care on her Bloomington campus. We thank her for her service. And I wish her the best in her retirement.”
Vaughan has served on numerous advisory boards, including the Bloomington Economic Development Corporation, Bloomington Health Foundation, Bloomington and Monroe County Community Foundation, Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce, The Mill, Community Opportunity Initiatives, and the Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society. served as a committee member of
She received the Community Philanthropy Award from the Bloomington and Monroe County Community Foundation in 2022 and the Shirley B. Gordon Special Award from Phi Theta Kappa in 2020 for outstanding support of student success. Awarded. She also received the Franklin She Initiative Golden Her Key Award in 2016 and was recognized as a Woman She Excel She Bloomington winner in 2015.
About Jenny Vaughan
Prior to his appointment as President on May 1, 2014, Vaughn held various positions, including Vice President for Students, Executive Director for Administration, and Executive Director for Human Resources. With over 40 years of experience in higher education, she started her career as a registrar and her director of operations at the University of San Francisco. Vaughan is an American graduate with a Master of Public Administration from the Military College, completed postgraduate studies for a Master of Science in Education from the University of San Francisco, and a BA in Organizational Behavior from the University of San Francisco.
About Ivy Tech Community College
Ivy Tech Community College (ivytech.edu) is Indiana’s largest public institution of higher education and the largest independently accredited statewide community college system in the nation, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Ivy Tech has campuses throughout Indiana and serves thousands of students online each year. It serves as the state’s workforce development engine, offering associate’s degrees, short-term certification programs, industry certifications, and training tailored to community needs. The university offers seamless transfer to other colleges and universities in and out of Indiana for a more affordable route to a bachelor’s degree. Follow Ivy Tech on Facebook. twitterInstagram, and LinkedIn.
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