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!

– Dr. John Gipson, Chancellor, Ivy Tech Lake County

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

Collegiate Purple Star Campus

In July 2025, Ivy Tech Lake County was designated as a Collegiate Purple Star of Indiana (CPSI) campus by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education. This award recognizes that the campus provides a supportive environment for U.S. military-affiliated students throughout their journey from application to graduation.

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

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Administration

Dr. John Gipson, Chancellor
Dr. Dale Downs, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Tonette Baldin, Vice Chancellor, 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, 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
Chris Dellafranco
Bob Snyder

CAMPUS BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING SCHEDULE 2026

Friday, January 23, 2026 8:30AM - 10:30AM
Monday, March 9, 2026 10AM - 12PM
Monday, May 11, 2026 10AM - 12PM
Monday, July 13, 2026 10AM - 12PM
Monday, September 14, 2026 10AM - 12PM
Monday, November 9, 2026 10AM - 12PM

Meetings will be held at the East Chicago location:

410 E. Columbus Dr., East Chicago, IN 46312

OFFICIAL NOTICE OF MEETING

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