History: Although there were active and engaged groups on campus prior to 2005, it was with the change from Technical College to Community College that a new push for student involvement began. It was recognized that the students who are involved in co-curricular activities on campus are the ones who experience more success in the classroom and have higher graduation numbers. These students were also more likely to obtain employment after graduation and reported more satisfaction with the college experience as a whole. As a result, the college hired Student Life Directors in every region to oversee the development of a Student Life area of involvement.

The Madison campus already had three clubs in place that just needed another advisor to help carry the load. Student Government Association, Student Leadership Academy, and Phi Theta Kappa were already thriving and thinking of ways to expand their offerings and opportunities. However, at that point the need for another club was immediately recognized and Campus Activities Board (CAB) was conceived. Later in the year, faculty stepped forward with ideas for a fitness club, a computer club, and a nursing and health sciences club.

The Lawrenceburg campus already had Student Leadership Academy, Student Government Association, Phi Theta Kappa, MEA Delta, and IT Delta computer club. The Student Life coordinator will help further develop these clubs through social, cultural, and educational activities, along with volunteer work in the community. Working together with the Batesville campus, Campus Activity Board was added to support activities/events on this campus. Campus Activity Board works in partnership with the Student Government Association at the Lawrenceburg campus.

Ivy Tech faculty, staff, and administration are supporting whatever it takes to get students active and involved on our region. We are challenging you to take the step to be involved and become a leader on your campus. We guarantee you won’t regret this decision!