Important update: North Meridian Center (NMC) Closure at Indy Campus
On April 20, 2026, the College received notification of positive test results for asbestos in the North Meridian Center (NMC) building on the Indianapolis campus. The testing was done as part of ongoing construction work on the building.
As of 5 pm on April 20, 2026, the NMC building was closed. Classes in the building were moved to virtual instruction, and employees were instructed to either work remotely or coordinate with their supervisor to find another work location.
Other immediate actions taken included:
- The affected area was immediately isolated
- Licensed environmental professionals are engaged
- Air quality testing is underway and/or has been conducted
Update on 5/13/2026: After further cleaning, testing, and evaluation of the current construction project status, the College has decided to delay reopening NMC until all asbestos abatement in the areas planned for construction is complete.
Following the cleaning and work that took place over the last week, the College received negative test results in all construction and non-construction areas of the building. These results indicate that the building is currently safe to occupy, but the decision to delay reopening will allow contractors to complete the abatement more quickly and help prevent future disruptions to classes while the work continues.
The building will remain closed through the summer term. The College will provide an update with a specific reopening date sometime in July, and at least one week prior to reopening the building.
Temporary Location Information:
NMC Library and Tutoring: IFC, 532/5th floor lounge (starting Wednesday, April 22)
Admissions Assistance, Bursar, Class Registration Assistance, Financial Aid
- In-person: IFC, 1st floor lobby/Bowen Commons
OR
- Virtual Front Desk
Zoom room: https://ivytech.zoom.us/j/94672104263
Phone number: (301) 715-8592
Meeting ID: 946 7210 4263
Questions about IvyCares? Email Indianapolis-IvyCares@ivytech.edu
Disability Support Services will be available in the Conference Center & Culinary Institute (CCCI) - 6th floor or via email.
In-person counseling is available on campus, which can be scheduled at indianapolis-counseling@ivytech.edu.
Testing Appointments: For those with testing appointments in NMC, please check your Ivy Tech email for more details.
Important Updates:
New Student Advising & Orientation (NSAO)
Friday, May 29
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Conference Center & Culinary Institute (CCCI) building
2820 N. Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Complete your enrollment steps and register for classes!
We encourage you to arrive early and allow for at least two (2) hours to complete your steps.
Important ContactS:
Media Inquiries:
Mary Jane Michalak
Senior Vice President, Legal and Public Affairs
mmichalak@ivytech.edu
Additional Information for Employees
If you need essential items from NMC or have space needs, please coordinate with your supervisor and contact Bret Swinford at bswinford9@ivytech.edu.
Please do not enter the building until you have been directed to do so.
Watch for further information and direction from your supervisor or team regarding virtual work/classes and/or an alternate work location.
Employee health:
The health and safety of our students, faculty, and staff are important to us. Based on current information, any potential exposure would have been brief and low-level. Health experts, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and National Cancer Institute (NCI), indicate that short-term, low-level exposure to asbestos is unlikely to result in health effects.
However, if you believe you may have been exposed and are experiencing symptoms or would like an evaluation, please take the following steps:
Complete an Employee Accident Report. If you cannot complete the report, your supervisor can complete it on your behalf.
- Call the 24/7 Nurse Triage Line at 844-454-1143 for evaluation options.
- Communicate your status to your supervisor and HR immediately following the nurse triage call and/or any visit to a treatment facility.
- If you are experiencing an emergency, call 911 immediately.
If you have questions, please contact Fred Parker (Indianapolis HR) at fparker11@ivytech.edu.
Additional Information for Students
What you need to do:
- Continue to check IvyLearn for announcements for your instructor. If you have not received instructions, please contact your instructor.
- Continue to attend classes at the time and location directed by your instructor.
- Check your Ivy Tech email address for further information.
Student health:
The health and safety of our students, faculty, and staff are important to us.
- Based on current information, any potential exposure would have been brief and at a very low level.
- Health experts, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and National Cancer Institute (NCI), indicate that short-term, low-level exposure to asbestos is unlikely to result in health effects.
If you are concerned about exposure, you should contact your medical provider.
If you have questions, please reach out to Niki Fjeldal, Vice Chancellor Student Success for Indianapolis, nfjeldal@ivytech.edu or you may complete a request for student assistance by filling out student assistance request form here. Someone from the College will receive that request and get back to you.