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Richmond Campus

Richmond Main Campus Satellite Locations

About the Richmond Campus

Welcome to Ivy Tech Richmond! We are Wayne County's Community College. We are excited to offer students 30 academic programs at our campus. Our faculty and staff are dedicated to preparing our students with the skills and confidence needed to be successful in life at Ivy Tech. We are proud to offer an affordable education and diverse learning opportunities

– Dr. Chad Bolser, Chancellor, Ivy Tech Richmond

Fast Facts

1150
Students Enrolled
(2024-2025 academic year)
Counties Served:
Wayne, Fayette, Randolph, Rush, Union, Darke, and Preble
Satellite Locations
Connersville and Rushville
32
Academic Programs
(Campus & Satellites)
Employees
100
Faculty
62
Staff

What Makes Our Campus Unique

  • Recognized for our programs in Nursing and Health Sciences, Business Administration and Business Operations, & Manufacturing and Industrial Technology
  • Strong ties to higher education partners: IU East, Purdue Polytechnic 
  • An engaged board of trustees that helps develop partnerships with community stakeholders so that our students can thrive post-graduation

Collegiate Purple Star Campus

In July 2025, Ivy Tech Richmond 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.

Administration

  • Dr. Chad Bolser, Chancellor Ivy Tech Richmond
  • Dr. Tammy Frankland, Vice Chancellor
  • Alex Painter, Vice Chancellor of Enrollment Services
  • Brandi Jackson, Vice Chancellor of Workforce & Economic Development
  • Kristin Keisling, Vice Chancellor of Finance
  • Julie Page, Executive Director of Human Resources
  • John Blevins, Director of Facilities
  • Melissa Kircher Smith, Director of Academic Affairs Support & K-14 Initiatives
  • Dr. Lee Ann Powell, Registrar
  • Kristen Soots, Director of Retention & Student Success
  • Aaron Soots, Talent Connection Manager

School Deans

  • Dr. Rebecca Conley, Dean Teaching & Learning
  • Dr. Curtis R. Blakely, Dean Multidisciplinary Studies
  • Heather Wierzbinski-Cross, MSN, RN, CNE, Dean Schools of Nursing & Health Sciences

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Trustees

State Trustee: Michael Dora

Campus Board of Trustees:

  • Kevin Handley Sr, Chair
  • Richard Kirschner, Vice Chair
  • Melissa Matney, Secretary
  • Dr. Curtis Wright
  • Rolland Abraham
  • Jason Troutwine
  • Misti-Foust Cofield