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Valparaiso Campus

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About the Valparaiso Campus

Greetings!

Welcome to Ivy Tech Community College. Your future begins here. Our campus has experienced major success and growth in the past few years. In the past academic year alone, we have served more than 10,000 students and awarded more than 1,800 credentials to graduating students in certificate, technical certificate and associate programs. There has never been a better time to start or continue your postsecondary education. Students at Ivy Tech come from all backgrounds. It's never too late nor too early to start your story at Ivy Tech Community College. Our faculty and staff are driven to provide the highest quality education at the most affordable cost. We hope to see you soon at the campus!

 

– Aco Sikoski, Chancellor at Ivy Tech Valparaiso

Fast Facts

5,377
Students Enrolled
(2023-2024 academic year)
Counties Served:
Porter, Jasper, LaPorte, and Starke
Satellite Locations
Michigan City and La Porte
45
Academic Programs
(Campus & Satellites)
Employees
169
Faculty
139
Staff

What Makes Our Campus Unique?Valparaiso Campus Aerial Photo

  • Major industrial technology and manufacturing partners: Cleveland Cliffs, Chester, NITCO, American Licorice Company, NIPSCO, New York Blower, American Renolit, NLMK Indiana and more!
  • Strong ties to higher education partners: Valparaiso University, Purdue University Northwest, and Indiana University Northwest
  • Campus plays an integral role in the Northwest Indiana Forum Regional Economic Development Organization, a regional strategy for economic transformation in the second largest economy in Indiana
  • 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 Valparaiso 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

  • Aco Sikoski, Chancellor
  • Lora Plank, Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs & Student Services
  • Ryan Segally Assistant Vice Chancellor of Student Services & Enrollment
  • Jennifer Ortiz, Assistant Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs

School Deans

  • Darlene Dulin, School of Health Sciences
  • Dee Dee Mariano, School of Nursing
  • Benjamin Marrero, School of Information Technology, School of Business, Logistics, & Supply Chain
  • School of Business, Logistics, & Supply Chain
  • Ahmad Noraldeen, School of Arts, Sciences, & Education
  • Jennifer Furmanek, School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering, & Applied Science

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Trustees

State Trustee: Stewart McMillan

Campus Board of Trustees:

  • Rob Thorgren, Board Chair - Thorgren Industries
  • Beth Wrobel, Board Vice Chair - Healthlinc
  • Clarence Hulse, Board Secretary
  • Mike Riehle, Board Member
  • Dr. Audra Peterson, Board Member
  • Tim Stoner, Board Member
  • Lisa Daugherty, Board Member
  • Vern Beck, Board Member
  • Tabatha Tachik, Board Member
  • Dr. Barbara Eason-Watkins, Board Member

Upcoming Board Meeting

January 12, 2024 8 a.m. - 9:30 a.m

Ivy Tech Valparaiso Campus - 3100 Ivy Tech Drive, Valparaiso, IN 46383