March 17, 2009

For further information contact:
Andrew D. Welch
Assistant Director of Marketing and Communications
(O) 260-481-2270
awelch17@ivytech.edu

Ivy Tech Community College-Northeast Announces
Panel of Individuals, Ask Our Experts, Available to Community

Ivy Tech Community College-Northeast introduces its new community speakers bureau entitled Ask Our Experts. This online database of distinguished individuals is available to share knowledge and expertise with the community. Ask Our Experts is comprised of faculty and staff from Fort Wayne’s campus who are willing to share their unique areas of interest, intended for television and print media, civic groups, community groups, among others. You can get to this online resource by visiting www.ivytech.edu/fortwayne and clicking on Ask Our Experts.

"This has been something we have wanted to do for quite some time, as Ivy Tech is made up of so many wonderful and knowledgeable people," said Edward J. Reed, executive director of marketing and communications. "Our panel of experts is ready to share their knowledge and expertise with the community."

There are nearly 70 areas of interest covered by the faculty and staff who volunteered to be a part of this new online resource. The database of qualified, seasoned individuals will continue to grow through this dynamic resource. Areas of interest include both vocational and avocational topics.

For questions about Ask Our Experts, contact Edward J. Reed, executive director of marketing and communications, at 260-480-4250 or ereed@ivytech.edu. Again, Ask Our Experts is available by visiting www.ivytech.edu/fortwayne and clicking on Ask Our Experts.

Ivy Tech Community College is the state’s largest public post-secondary institution and the nation’s largest singly-accredited statewide community college system with more than 120,000 students enrolled annually. Ivy Tech has campuses throughout Indiana. It serves as the state's engine of workforce development, offering affordable degree programs and training that are aligned with the needs of its community along with courses and programs that transfer to other colleges and universities in Indiana. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association.

NOTE: Photos of each individual are available for download at the Ask Our Experts Web site.