FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 22, 2013

Ivy Tech course registration open for summer and fall at Orange County Learning Center

Ivy Tech Community College registration for summer and fall classes is open, and summer classes begin June 10 at the Orange County Learning Center at Springs Valley. Students can earn credits toward an Ivy Tech Associate degree by taking classes close to home at the Orange County Learning Center.

Summer courses include computers, public speaking, English, reading strategies, college writing, and new student seminar. Fall classes include computers, public speaking, English, reading strategies, college writing, algebra, psychology, hospitality courses, and new student seminar.

A full list of Ivy Tech classes offered at Orange County Learning Center can be found at www.ivytech.edu/orangecounty.

The Orange County Learning Center at Springs Valley is located at 479 S. Larry Bird Blvd. French Lick, Ind. For help applying to Ivy Tech or registering for classes, students can drop in without an appointment, although testing times are by appointment only. Proctored tests for students who need to take distance education exams are also available.

Currently, the Orange County Learning Center office is open Monday-Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 pm. The office is closed for lunch from noon to 1 p.m. and closed during evening classes. For questions, call the learning center at (812) 936-4100 or contact Carol Hudelson at chudelson@ivytech.edu.

A full list of degree offerings at Ivy Tech Community College can be found at: www.ivytech.edu/academics.

About Ivy Tech Orange County Learning Center

Ivy Tech Community College-Bloomington opened the Orange County Learning Center in January 2012 to provide easy access to higher education and workforce training in Orange County. The center allows students to earn credits toward an Ivy Tech Associate degree by taking classes close to home. Since opening, the learning center has expanded offerings in for-credit academic courses, and non-credit workforce training and personal-enrichment courses.

About Ivy Tech Community College

Ivy Tech Community College (www.ivytech.edu) is the state’s largest public postsecondary institution and the nation’s largest singly accredited statewide community college system serving nearly 200,000 students 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.

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About Ivy Tech Community College

Ivy Tech Community College is Indiana's largest public postsecondary institution and the nation's largest singly accredited statewide community college system, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Ivy Tech has campuses throughout Indiana and also serves thousands of students annually online. It serves as the state's engine of workforce development, offering associate degrees, long- and short-term certificate programs, industry certifications, and training that aligns with the needs of the community. The College provides a seamless transfer to other colleges and universities in Indiana, as well as out of state, for a more affordable route to a bachelor's degree.