BLOOMINGTON – Sam DeWeese, Ph.D., vice chancellor of student affairs at Ivy Tech Community College’s Bloomington campus was elected to serve as chairman of the Ball State University Alumni Council’s executive committee for academic year 2017/18.

Dr. DeWeese holds a bachelor’s degree from Indiana University, a master’s degree from Ball State University, and a doctorate degree from Indiana State University. His experience includes organizational leadership, fundraising, and workforce alignment.

In July, amid Ivy Tech’s statewide restructure, Dr. DeWeese was appointed vice chancellor for student success at Ivy Tech Bloomington, effective mid-September.

The BSU Alumni Council is the governing body of the Alumni Association and consists of the executive committee, at-large members, and a representative from each professional and constituent society. The group meets three times per year and duties range from passing the bylaws that govern the Alumni Association, selecting two members of the board of trustees, and adopting the association’s annual budget.

About Ivy Tech Community College

Ivy Tech Community College is Indiana’s largest public post-secondary institution and the nation’s largest singly accredited statewide community college system. Ivy Tech serves more than 200,000 students annually and offers associate degrees, certificates, and workforce training in more than 70 programs across Indiana. The College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is committed to providing affordable, high-quality education aligned with the needs of Indiana’s workforce.