Staff Reports
INDIANAPOLIS — Ivy Tech Community College has announced its plan for fall semester classes that will begin Aug. 24.
Students will be back on campuses throughout Indiana for face-to-face courses while the college continues to offer virtual and online opportunities. The focus for the college will continue to be on flexibility and safety for students, employees, and its communities, according to a statement released Tuesday.
Should new guidelines from Gov. Eric Holcomb or federal regulations be released prior to the August start date, then adjustments will be made accordingly, college representatives said.
Ivy Tech is offering its summer semester courses, which begin June 8, virtually and online with the exception of some small labs that may be offered later this summer.
“Ivy Tech looks forward to students being able to return to campus and take that next step to prepare for a high-wage, high-value career,” said Ivy Tech President Sue Ellspermann. “We are carefully balancing our plan to have a focus on safety and flexibility. Our teams continually monitor the recommendations provided by the state of Indiana and federal guidelines. Ultimately, our students’ success is the goal, while providing them the safest, most accommodating learning environment.”
Starting in August, classes will be offered in-person, online, and with hybrid options. The class schedule will allow students maximum flexibility including both eight- and 16-week terms.
“Thanks to the commitment and innovation of our faculty and staff, the current situation we are all living in, has allowed us to rethink how we deliver higher education,” Ivy Tech Provost Kara Monroe said. “The ‘new normal’ in August will allow students to be in charge of their learning environment. Students will have options, possibly even week-to-week, if they will attend their class online, virtually, or in-person, as their health and safety requirements could fluctuate.”
Ivy Tech is taking all of the necessary steps to ensure a deep cleaning of all buildings takes place prior to the start of classes and ongoing. Preventive protocols to reduce risk of transmission will also be implemented across campuses. Further details will be shared with students, faculty, and staff leading up to campuses reopening in August.
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