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Lake County Campus

Lake County Campus Locations

About the Lake County Campus

Welcome to the Lake County Campus section of Ivy Tech’s statewide site! I’m glad you are taking the time to explore our campus, programs, and course offerings.

As you navigate your way through the pages, you will discover the many different programs and courses we can offer you, whether you are a traditional student directly out of high school or a non-traditional, adult learner. No matter your goal—a two-year degree, or a short-term or long-term certificate—we can guide you on the way to a well-paying, high-demand career. Ivy Tech Lake County can help you achieve your dreams.

We are proud not only of the range of our programs but also of our students and staff. All are welcome. We are here to help you succeed.

If you are already part of our Lake County family, I’m glad you’re here. If you are considering your college options, I hope you decide to join us. All the best as you continue your educational journey!

– Heather Hart, Interim Chancellor, Ivy Tech Lake County

Fast Facts

4,000
Students Enrolled
(2020-2021 academic year)
Counties Served:
Lake
Locations
Crown Point, East Chicago, Gary
37
Academic Programs
Employees
46
Faculty
250
Staff

What Makes Our Campus Unique?

  • Three locations that share programs but also individually focus on specific academic areas: East Chicago, trades; Crown Point, nursing and health sciences; Gary, sciences. 
  • Our newly constructed welding lab in East Chicago makes sure students get the hands-on experience they need to succeed in this high-demand field. Simulation labs in Crown Point give students the feeling of working in an actual hospital or lab setting. State-of-the-art science labs at the Arts & Sciences Building on the IUN campus in Gary equip students to pursue further education in fields such as biology and chemistry
  • Partnerships with employers such as Cleveland Cliffs and Franciscan Health give our graduates an entryway into their career field
  • Strong ties to higher education partners such as Valparaiso University, Purdue University Northwest and Indiana University Northwest, among others

RECENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS

  • Opened state-of-the-art welding lab featuring some of the newest equipment in the industry
  • Hosted a Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence from Bangladesh
  • Welcomed students to our brand-new Entrepreneurship program

Three Locations–One Campus

View/Print Map & Directions

Lake County Map

Administration

  • Heather Hart, Interim Chancellor
  • Dr. Dale Downs, Interim Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
  • Tonette Baldin, Executive Director, Ivy+ Career Link
  • Cindy Hall, Executive Director of Resource Development
  • Brooke Lichtenbarger, Vice Chancellor of Finance & Administration
  • Rosie Lopez-Malagon, Executive Director of K-14 Initiatives
  • Colleen Nicholls, Interim Executive Director of Human Resources

School Deans

  • Bryant Redd Sr., Interim Dean, Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering & Applied Science
  • Feihong Liu, Schools of Business Administration and Information Technology and Garatoni School of Entrepreneurship
  • Jennifer Philbin, School of Nursing
  • Jared Riddle, Interim Dean, School of Arts, Sciences & Education
  • Andrea Watson, Schools of Health Sciences & Public Affairs and Social Services

Trustees

State Trustee: Stewart McMillan

Campus Board of Trustees:

  • Jena Bellezza
  • Nathan Dolan
  • Andrew Kyres
  • Dwayne Walker

CAMPUS BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING SCHEDULE 2025

 

Dates (Meetings scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. CST but times are subject to change):

 

May 23 (Crown Point location), 1:30 p.m.

July 24 (Crown Point location)

Sept. 25 (East Chicago location)

Nov. 20 (Arts & Sciences Building, Gary)

 

For additional information, please contact Marquita Harmon at mharmon32@ivytech.edu 

OFFICIAL NOTICE OF MEETING

IVY TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF INDIANA CAMPUS BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Notice is hereby given that the Campus Board of Trustees of Ivy Tech Community College - Lake County Campus will have a meeting at the Crown Point location, Boardroom 106

Friday, May 23, 2025, at 1:30 pm CST.

I.C. 5-14-1.5-5

Agenda

  1. Roll Call & Introductions
  2. Report on Notice of Meeting
  • Approval of Minutes March 20, 2025
  1. Interim Chancellors’ Report – Heather Hart                               
  1. Official Vote for Chair and Vice Chair of the Campus Board of Trustees
    1. Open floor for Nominations
  1. Nominee Discussion for additional Trustees
    1. Open floor for Nominations
  2. Adjournment

The Lake County campus serves all of Lake County and has three locations in Crown Point, East Chicago, and Gary, Indiana. 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 serves thousands of students annually online. It serves as the state’s engine of workforce development, offering associate degrees, short-term certificate programs, industry certifications, and training that aligns with the community's needs. The College provides a seamless transfer to other colleges and universities in Indiana and out of state for a more affordable route to a bachelor's degree.

For additional information, please contact Marquita Harmon at mharmon32@ivytech.edu or 219-392-3600 ext. 3233.