COMMUNITY EVENT BRINGS TOGETHER LOCAL LEADERS AND ORGANIZATIONS ince becoming Ivy Tech Indianapolis’ new chancellor in July 2021, Dr. Lorenzo Esters has been committed to making postsecondary education more accessible to all Hoosiers. In the first semester of his tenure, Esters has jumpstarted a variety of new partnerships and strives to make Ivy Tech Indianapolis a college without walls. S The immediacy of his plan is crucial to getting 60% of Hoosiers equipped with a postsecondary credential by 2025 to meet the job market demand. The creation of new partnerships is one of many initiatives to increase enrollment at Ivy Tech’s largest service area, which serves more than 30,000 students in Marion, Hendricks and Boone counties. In an effort to create and strengthen relationships, Ivy Tech Indianapolis held a Community Celebration on Tuesday, October 19, on its downtown Indianapolis campus. This event brought together the community organizations and leaders to network, learn about Ivy Tech’s vision for the community and listen to two panel discussions about community college and partnering with organizations for economic success. Speakers included State Board Trustee Terry Anker, Student Government Association President Tapiwa Mzumara, President Dr. Sue Ellspermann, Campus Board Chair Ann Merkel and Chancellor Esters. State Representative Vanessa Summers provided additional remarks. In addition to the speakers, the event featured live jazz from the local band 7 Pleasures and a program spotlight with Ivy Tech Indianapolis academics and departments.
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