§ 21-41-5-3 — Purpose; establishment of administrative structure

(a) It is the primary purpose of Ivy Tech
Community College to provide educational opportunities and
appropriate workforce development, assessment, and training services
to:
(1) employees of employers whose productivity and
competitiveness will be enhanced by targeted employee education
and training courses and programs delivered in the employer's
workplace;
(2) students who require additional education before enrolling in
college level courses at either a two (2) year or a four (4) year
institution;
(3) individuals who have graduated from high school and are
more interested in continuing their education in a general, liberal
arts, occupational, or technical program at a two (2) year,
nonresidential college;
(4) individuals who have graduated from high school and want to
earn credits that will transfer to a four (4) year college;
(5) students who do not complete work at a four (4) year college
or who are referred by a four (4) year college to Ivy Tech
Community College;
(6) students who complete their work at a four (4) year college but
would like to supplement that education to improve existing skills
or acquire new skills; and
(7) adult workers who need and desire retraining or additional
training of an occupational or technical nature for the workplace.
(b) The board of trustees of Ivy Tech Community College shall
establish an administrative structure for Ivy Tech Community College
that provides the support necessary for:
(1) workforce training programs, including programs designed for
the direct entry of individuals into the workforce; and
(2) programs to enhance the skills of workers.
[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation:
20-12-61-1.]

Legislative History

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.282. Amended by P.L.141-2016, SEC.7.