SOUTH BEND, IND. (Jan. 30, 2007) – Lauran Sattler, of Warsaw, recently received the 2006-07 President’s Award for Excellence in Instruction at Ivy Tech Community College-North Central.  Sattler as a continuing education coordinator in 1993 and became a full-time faculty member of Computer Information Systems in 1997.

Sattler pioneered a collaborative course development and teaching model in which full-time and adjunct faculty act as teaching assistants in each other’s courses, providing oversight and support.  She has also developed Internet content for the Computer Information Systems/Computer Information Technology Program which serves students statewide.  Additionally, Sattler recognizes that professional certification is an important addition to a two-year degree, particularly when students have little or no practical work experience in their field of study.  Because of this she initiated certification testing as a required part of course work which raises expectations and outcomes for students.  Certification has made her students much more competitive in the job market and when obtaining internships.  

Sattler received a bachelor’s degree from Goshen College and an associate in applied science from Ivy Tech. She is currently completing a master’s degree in Educational Technology Leadership and Instructional Design from George Washington University in Washington, D.C. She also holds the following certifications: CompTIA A+, Server +, iNet+, Microsoft Office Specialist, Word, Excel, Access, Certified Internet Webmaster CIW Associate and Novell CNI Certified Network Instructor

Ivy Tech Community College is the state’s second largest public post-secondary institution with over 100,000 students enrolled annually.  Ivy Tech has 23 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 of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.