| College Information - Spring 2008 Update Ivy Tech Community College is Indiana's second largest state college, with 23 campuses and 65 instructional sites across the state. Ivy Tech Community College has two 16-week semesters, (Fall and Spring semesters), and an 10-week Summer term.
Ivy Tech Community College's Bloomington campus has an enrollment of approximately 5,000 students taking both day and evening classes in full-time and part-time programs. Students range in age from teenagers to retirement age, with most students being in their twenties and thirties.
Ivy Tech Community College's Bloomington campus has 41 full-time faculty members, 200 part-time (adjunct) faculty members, and 70 support staff. Courses are taught at the Ivy Tech Bloomington campus, which is located at 200 Daniels Way on the west side of Bloomington. Courses are also taught in Bedford Learning Center. The Ivy Tech Community College-Bloomington campus offers courses in technical programs which may be taken for Associate degrees (2-year degrees), Technical Certificates (1-year degrees), and Career Development Certificates (shorter term, focused courses of study). Additionally, many courses are offered on a continuing education basis for people not wanting to pursue a course of study leading to a degree, but wanting to enhance personal/professional skills.
The Ivy Tech Community College-Bloomington campus offers many services to assist students while in college. Financial aid, from federal, state, and private sources, is available to those who qualify. Career counseling and placement services are available to students, as well as academic and personal counseling. Tutoring, both peer-led and instructor-led, is available to students while they take classes. A variety of academic advancement skills courses are available to help students sharpen their skills in specific areas (such as reading, writing, or math). In addition, through the Workforce & Economic Development department, customized training can be designed with local businesses and industries for instruction either at the Bloomington campus or on-site at a business.Ivy Tech Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission - North Central Association. Individual programs may also be accredited by other agencies and licensing bodies. Ivy Tech Community College is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action State College. A high school diploma or GED is required for admission to academic programs and for financial sources.
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