Ivy Tech Community College 2030 Strategic Plan: The Future of College
Ivy Tech Community College's 2030 Strategic Plan provides a bold vision for the future of Indiana's community college. Building upon our commitment to student success, workforce development, and community impact, this plan establishes a framework that will guide the College through 2030 as we work to redefine what a community college can achieve.
This is how Ivy Tech is the Future of College.
Our Mission
Ivy Tech is Indiana's community college and workforce engine, delivering:
- High-quality learning experiences that propel Indiana's communities
- Measurable economic return
- Excellence in teaching
- Industry-aligned credentials of value
We empower every learner to achieve lifelong success.
Our Vision
By 2030, Ivy Tech will redefine what a community college can achieve, setting a new national standard for transformative student outcomes that change lives and expand opportunity.
Our Core VALUES
Empathy
We lead with care and connectivity, ensuring we meet our students where they are.
Integrity
We act responsibly and ethically in the best interest of our students, employees, partners, institution, and the State.
Agility
We move with purpose and adapt to the evolving needs of our students, employers, and the State.
Impact
We exist to change lives through quality education. Our work strengthens individuals, families, communities, and the future of Indiana.
Strategic Pillars
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Ivy Tech will be known for delivering high-quality academic programs grounded in rigorous standards, effective teaching practices, and consistent learning expectations, ensuring every student achieves meaningful learning and earns a credential of lasting value.
Statewide Strategies
Optimize Student Placement & Academic Readiness
Strengthen processes and systems that guide students into the right course, program, and modality best aligned to their goals and level of preparation to support retention, mastery, and credential completion.
Ensure Consistent Quality Across Learning Modalities
Establish shared academic standards and expectations across all instructional modalities to ensure the credibility, rigor, and transferability of Ivy Tech credentials.
Strengthen Systematic Program Review
Implement a system-wide rigorous, transparent, and ongoing program review framework that ensures all academic programs remain relevant and aligned with statewide student demand and workforce needs.
Invest in Faculty Excellence
Develop a comprehensive faculty development culture that strengthens teaching effectiveness, subject matter expertise, and innovative instructional practices.
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Ivy Tech will ensure every learner is connected to a clear and relevant pathway that is high-quality, affordable, and aligned to student goals and Indiana's evolving workforce and economic needs.
Statewide Strategies
Clarify Pathway Mapping
Define transparent roadmaps with explicit milestones connecting every credential to four-year transfer opportunities or high-demand careers.
Operationalize Career-Connected Learning
Embed career coaching, work-based learning, and career development tools directly into the curriculum to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and employer expectations.
Assess Workforce Alignment
Audit program locations and delivery models on an ongoing basis to ensure total synchronization with state and regional economic labor demands.
Serve as Indiana's Talent Nexus
Align employer demand, labor market intelligence, and regional partnerships to connect education, training, and work-based learning to clearly defined pathways.
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Ivy Tech will deliver a seamless, unified experience so every learner can access clear roadmaps, efficient systems, timely academic and career support services, and transparent communication at every stage.
Statewide Strategies
Streamline Enrollment & Advising
Redesign institutional structure surrounding enrollment and advising into an integrated support model accessible to all learners throughout their entire lifecycle.
Build Student Momentum
Create a proactive institutional framework that ensures a seamless and successful start for every student's academic and professional journey.
Establish Transparent Success Roadmaps
Develop unified academic roadmaps and digital tracking tools that provide learners with clear benchmarks and real-time clarity on their progress toward completion.
Operationalize Holistic Student Supports
Deploy a proactive “wrap-around” service model, mitigating student success barriers to ensure every student can be retained and meet their academic goals.
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Ivy Tech will operate as a sustainable, future-ready institution by making informed decisions and strategically aligning policies, systems, finances, and people to enable long-term resilience and impact.
Statewide Strategies
Cultivate Institutional Talent
Invest in employee development to foster innovation and excellence, and to build internal leadership capacity.
Diversify & Scale Funding
Scale non-state revenue through strategic partnerships, philanthropy, and workforce-aligned programming to ensure long-term institutional sustainability.
Optimize & Enhance Technology
Leverage AI and advanced technologies to optimize operational efficiency and scale future-proof learning models.
Prioritize Data-Informed Decisions
Implement a disciplined framework that aligns all institutional investments and partnerships with 2030 strategic priorities.
Looking Ahead
The 2030 Strategic Plan establishes a clear path for Ivy Tech Community College to strengthen student outcomes, advance workforce development, and increase impact across Indiana. Through a commitment to academic excellence, student success, innovation, and strategic partnerships, Ivy Tech will continue transforming lives and expanding opportunity for generations to come.