Ivy Tech grads safeguard the city's present- and its future
Two extraordinary South Bend men have taken new leadership positions with the city-and both are Ivy Tech Community College graduates. Police Chief Darryl Boykins and Fire Chief Howard Buchanon II share a dedication to keeping South Bend safe, improving the city’s quality of life, being a positive influence on children, and promoting the benefits of education.

Chief Boykins gets his start at Ivy Tech
Chief Boykins began his career paths at ivy Tech’s South Bend campus in 1973. One of his business professors recommended him for a part-time position at Dodge Manufacturing. That quickly evolved into a full-time position producing and designing tools. He was doing well, and earning more than he ever had before. Still, he stayed in school, attending classes in the evenings.

“I wanted to pursue my education,” Chief Boykins states. “It never crossed my mind to quit school. I just had to take it one class at a time.”

He graduated with an associate degree in business administration, and continued to work at Dodge Manufacturing for another ten years. Then he made a career change, working as a security officer and activity director for the University of Notre Dame’s DuComb Center…