Ivy Tech Community College’s Bloomington campus has named Kimberly Roach, RN, MSN, the new Dean of the Lee J. Marchant School of Nursing effective Aug. 1. Roach most recently served as Department Chair and Interim Dean. She replaces former Dean Montra Rienhardt who retired March 2022.
Roach has worked at Ivy Tech for 12 years and was employed as an oncology nurse in the 22 years prior. She began teaching at Ivy Tech as adjunct faculty in Health Sciences and Nursing before joining the Marchant School of Nursing full time in 2014.
“I look forward to leading Ivy Tech Bloomington’s growing nursing program and working collaboratively with college and community partners,” she said. “In the coming year, the program is anticipated to grow nearly 19% in order to fulfill the state’s need for qualified, career-ready nurses.”
In 2021-2022, Ivy Tech Bloomington’s Marchant School of Nursing accepted 160 students and is anticipated to increase to 190 students in 2022-2023.
Roach holds a master’s degree in Nursing from Ball State University and a bachelor’s degree in Nursing from the University of Indianapolis.
Ivy Tech Community College offers more than 70 career and transfer programs, with courses that start multiple times per year for quicker entry and graduation. To get started, apply now at www.ivytech.edu.
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.
