Circle of Ivy Proposal Voting – 2022

According to an article written by the Columbia Center for Teaching and Learning, research shows that when students feel that they belong to their academic community, that they matter to one another, and that they can find emotional, social, and cognitive support for one another, they are able to engage in dialogue and reflection more actively and take ownership and responsibility of their own learning. One of the best ways to create a sense of belonging at school is to create a shared experience and connection among various campus members. At Ivy Tech of Shelbyville, we would like to incorporate a whiteboard project that would engage staff and students regardless of status, degree, age, etc. We would call this project the “Corner of Community.” The “Corner of Community” project would consist of a free-standing whiteboard placed in a common area at the school. Every day, there would be a new question, puzzle, drawing, or thought cloud for both students and faculty to add their own responses. Some examples would be: “Thumbs Up Thursday—What was one thing that happened this week that was really good?”, “Turn It Up Tuesday---What is a song that puts you in a good mood?”, “Fun Fact Friday—Write a Fun Fact about yourself?” The board also may also have a beginning of a drawing and each person adds something to it as they walk by or a story that is started and each person adds a sentence as they pass, which could also lead to discussions. The “Corner of Community” project would consist of a free-standing whiteboard placed in a common area at the school. Every day, there would be a new question, puzzle, drawing, or thought cloud for both students and faculty to add their own responses to. Some examples would be: “Thumbs Up Thursday—What was one thing that happened this week that was really good?”, “Turn It Up Tuesday---What is a song that puts you in a good mood?”, “Fun Fact Friday—Write a Fun Fact about yourself?” The board also may also have a beginning of a drawing and each person adds something to it as they walk by or a story that is started and each person adds a sentence as they pass, which could also lead to discussions.

The Columbus Service Area has expanded its operations to Johnson and Shelby Counties in the last two years. Education students taking courses at the Columbus campus have access to printed children's books via the University Library and a small library collection in the Education Learning Lab. However, education students taking courses in Franklin do not have access to printed children's books or book collections to engage in teaching strategies involving literacy for the Education course EDUC 233-Literacy Development through Children's Literature. I am requesting this grant to purchase children's books to build a children’s books library at the Franklin campus. The books I have selected cover a wide range of grade levels (K-7) and topics including multicultural, social and emotional, fairy tales, and graphic novels. I have requested $500.00 to begin building this collection and have included a budget of $500.00 in case the prices increase. Thank you for considering this request.

Our Machine Tool shop and lab need a workbench to hold tools and materials while students are working on course projects. This is the heart of any shop. The Machine Tool faculty would like to provide a safe stable space for woodworking and/or metalworking.

Watching TV in school might sound like a bad idea. Granted, in my own school days, the only time teachers let us watch the TV was at the end of term as a treat, not for educational purposes. The 75-inch flat-screen TV in small to medium-sized aviation classrooms will allow our cohorts to interact with the classroom content through their own remote devices, such as a tablet or a laptop. Going with a professional display during the presentation will increase the unit's life and provide far more brightness and clarity during the lecture, small group, and class interactive activities than most projectors – making every seat in the Round Top Hangar classroom a good seat.

The WELD program is looking to purchase the DHC2000 with oxy-acetylene torch capability of welding, cutting, brazing, soldering, leading, and preheating a variety of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, such as mild steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and cast iron. The combination of a low-velocity flame and concentrated heat will help our students safely practice a new level of welding control and versatility. The flame velocity in this tool is reduced four times than in a conventional torch that prevents the molten puddle from “blowing out,” allowing students to practice, control and complete the welding process of difficult materials such as aluminum. The comfortable pistol-grip torch body is made from lightweight aluminum that trains and develop a more natural working position for students’ hands and body.

The precision manufacturing process involves the removal of raw materials from the object to develop a perfect finished product. Our Machine Tool faculty are looking to purchase a variety of small precision measurement and layout tools to supplement and enhance new student learning activities and experience. Using precision tools in Machine Tool courses will boost precision or accuracy while machining products. Our students will develop and practice a variety of new skills using precision layout tools and techniques, and set up and operate the mills, lathes, grinders, and other important conventional machines found in a standard machine shop.

A great way to tap into that pre-arrival summer camp energy is by giving away Ivy Tech custom tees right before the camp begins. A custom t-shirt is an easy way to welcome campers and their families on campus, take a group picture, and get future campers excited to participate in all scheduled activities. Memories of summer camps hold special places in so many hearts. The AMEAS School would like to design and purchase the t-shirts to bridge the gap between practical use and sentimental memories. Also, our t-shirts will make an excellent thank-you gift idea for all summer camp volunteers and donors.

The School of Visual Communications at Ivy Tech, Columbus, maintains a library of cameras, lenses, tripods, mics, light adapters, and other equipment to loan to students in video and photography. This library of tech is extremely important to our program as it provides the opportunity to learn skills in photography and video using industry-standard equipment at no cost to our students. We are asking for funds to add the Nikon Z 50 to our library. This is an entry-level mirrorless camera, which is lightweight, compact, silent, and can capture brilliant still photography as well as high-quality video. This camera will be an ideal choice for students who enroll in VISC 104 - Basic Photography as they learn to manipulate aperture, shutter speed, and ISO to achieve a desired mood or effect in their compositions. It will also be an ideal choice for students in VISC 105 - Video and Sound as they will be able to analyze video quality in real-time using the Z 50's LCD monitor.

With hands-on 3D models of eyeballs and ears, students will get a better appreciation of the intricacies of the anatomy behind the special senses of vision and hearing.

Our new Precision Ag Degree Program started in the Fall of 2022. This is a new program with limited equipment. DJI Drones are the standard for classroom training. We are offering a Drone Class PAET 107 in Spring 2023. We need equipment to train students to use. The DJI Mini 2 Fly More Combo with accessories including a tablet holder, propeller guards, and charging base.

Our Hub in Columbus has been gaining great traction with our students. But I want to grow what we offer and offer programs to assist with barrier-busting. I want to assist with the following: • Offer baby supplies like diapers, bottles, and other needs. $300 • Bring back Hello Ivy to provide a free whole meal to students, with instructions on how to make the meal. $300 • Offer holiday meals to students for Thanksgiving and Christmas. These meal kits will include ham, vegetables, and a pie. $300 • Have available school supplies like notebooks and pencils, these go very fast in the Hub. $100 According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, to reach transcendence, one must have their physiological needs met. Physiological needs are food, hygiene, and other basic needs. Many of our students struggle with meeting their basic needs as our Hub has been very utilized just in the Fall 2022 semester. Helping students meet these needs will help break down the greatest barrier a student has at Ivy Tech. I am also working with Amani to provide intentional coaching to ensure students who receive Ivy Cares assistance are retained and have a support team helping them through their educational journey. These funds will directly help and impact the group of students in the most need. Thank you so much for your consideration!

We are requesting monies to purchase Arduino starter kits for students to be used in the IoT course on the Columbus campus. It comes with the Arduino board and all the needed components, as well as a project book that contains 15 different IoT projects that can be done with their kits. Some students may choose to purchase their kits, but we would like to have kits on hand to assist students who may not have the funds to do so.

Students in the healthcare field are required to complete classes and clinical rotations in person. A large number of students in the Physical Therapist Assistant program are from other Ivy Tech campuses across the state and commute over 100 miles to the Sellersburg campus and/or clinical sites. Currently, we have students traveling from their homes in Kokomo, Bloomington, Plainfield, Evansville, Crawfordsville, and Indianapolis. During the spring semester, the weather is a big challenge for these commuters. Often, our students from the more northern part of the state are forced to make decisions about driving that compromise their safety or force them to miss valuable class/clinic time. Many of our students cannot afford the extra cost of staying at a local hotel. If an emergency fund was available, it would allow faculty to provide some monetary support so students could better afford a hotel room to prevent driving in treacherous weather conditions.

Ivy Cares is here to support students with challenges that they face outside of the classroom that can stop them from being successful while in college. The food pantry is one of the ways that we make sure that students’ needs are met. Our food pantry supports strategic goal 1, student success. Strategy 1.2 is to create a community of care. This includes connecting students to resources and services that are needed. The Ivy Cares food pantry is a resource that addresses food insecurity on the Sellersburg campus. In order for the food pantry to be maintained, we formed a partnership with Dare 2 Care. They assist us with making sure that we have food in our pantry, but they are unable to help with other items students may need such as household items, toiletries, and reusable bags. This money would allow Ivy Cares to maintain the food pantry until the summer 2023 school semester. Last year with the help of Circle of Ivy over 200+ students benefited. With your help, we can increase that number!

The department of Ivy Cares hosts two annual holiday events. These two events eliminate student barriers that take place during major holidays, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Our holiday programming/events align with goal 1 student success and goal 7 community. Goal 1.2 is to create a community of care. These events show the students that we care about the challenges and hardships they face during the holiday season. This also shows that we are not only informed but we would like to be a helping hand in a time of need. Goal 7.2 is to engage directly with each community's most pressing needs. During these events, we engage our staff members, community partners, and agencies so that they can firsthand see the need that we have. The first event is Thanks for Giving where we collect donations for a Thanksgiving basket. After donations are collected the department of Ivy Cares is tasked with collecting the items that we were unable to secure. Last year during this event we had 35 applications and we were able to assist 15 families a total of 51 people. After the donations were collected Ivy Cares then spent $800 on turkeys and other items, which we were unable to secure through donations. The angel tree event is designed to make sure that our students can provide holiday gifts for their families. Last year’s angel tree event had over 50 applications and we were able to accept 39 students and 80 angels. If we are selected, the money would be used to help fund these two events. This would not only benefit the students but also the community that we serve and live in.

Students are responding positively to active learning. There is an increasing need for active learning supplies. The Active Learning Program provides the equipment for students to use to be able to actively participate in their virtual classes. The multi-media equipment (green room) availability provides students access to videotaping presentations for classes, practice for public speaking, segments for portfolios, career interview practice, and more. The collection of human anatomy models provides students with opportunities to see, feel, and retain important health details. In Ogle Commons, students have the option of studying individually or in groups.

To increase personal wellness, enhance the campus culture, and help all those on campus feel more included and connected, we are looking to provide a five-part series of Mind and Body Workshops for the spring semester. Possible topics might include mindfulness training, self-defense training, yoga, stress management, and even a relaxing paint party (creating a unique work of art with the help of a professional). These events would be open to all students, faculty, and staff. The funding would cover the cost of the instructor and food. Through these events, participants would have an opportunity to informally interact with peers and those in other roles on campus to build a more cohesive campus culture, along with participating in events that will enhance their overall wellness. Through this community building, students will have a greater likelihood to persist in their educational goals and faculty/staff will be more likely to be retained. Everyone benefits!

The Breakthrough Ambassador Program is a pilot mentoring program targeted to first-year students. While the intent is for faculty, staff, and second-year students to serve as Breakthrough Ambassadors to create a sense of community and belonging for our first-year and at-risk populations, any interested student could participate. The structure would be monthly enrichment activities where success stories from our ambassadors are featured as well as helpful tools for the best learning experience (campus resources, time management, test-taking tips, etc.) The participants would also have the opportunity to benefit from a breakout session within their program of study, so they bond with program leaders, instructors, and fellow students outside of the classroom. We would also like to host a family event during the early part of the Spring semester so families can also feel involved in their student’s school. This program is needed to connect the first-year and at-risk populations to our campus. Students who feel connected have higher success and retention rates. Funds are needed for food, supplies, student and family event planning as well as shirts to identify the ambassadors at our functions and kick-off events throughout the year.

Hot Stone Massage is one of the top requested services in the therapeutic massage industry. Providing our TMAS students with the appropriate equipment to train and master this skill in our classroom places them atop the list of prospective employees. It is an applied skill that cannot be replicated in the classroom without the proper equipment. This training complements the TMAS 211 Deep Tissue massage course and we currently do not have the equipment to demonstrate or train this skill. The proposal asks to allocate funds for the purchase of 6 sets of equipment to utilize in our training program for Therapeutic Massage on the Sellersburg campus. We ask you to consider our proposal to enhance the skill set provided to our students and future graduates!

Have you heard?! The NCLEX is changing! The Next Generation NCLEX is set to launch on April 1, 2023. Students graduating from the School of Nursing will be tested like never before as they prove themselves capable to become a nurse! The nursing faculty team has been preparing and making changes as we strive to support our students. One strategy will be Next Gen NCLEX Workshops led by nursing faculty during the spring 2023 semester. All nursing students anticipating program completion in May or July 2023 will be encouraged to attend. The Circle of Ivy can help to provide additional resources for students in need! Two items have been selected as ideal resources to help nursing graduates prepare for NCLEX. For the Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) graduates, the Hurst NOW NCLEX-RN provides 90-day access to a comprehensive online review of must-know content, a study workbook, and a question bank of over 1500 NCLEX questions to practice. For the Practical Nursing (PN) students, the UWorld NCLEX-PN 60-Day access code will allow graduates to complete a self-assessment and practice over 1400 NCLEX questions. The selection process for the distribution of items to students will be needs-based and also require attendance to the NGN NCLEX Workshops offered by faculty. Thank you for supporting future nurses!

One of the goals for ASAP students is for them to be well-equipped for their next step after graduation. While activities are taking place in the classroom to help achieve this goal, there is nothing like real-world experience. I would like to be able to provide an opportunity for the ASAP students to attain a glimpse of a real-world experience. I propose that each ASAP student would receive $35.00. With this budgeted amount, each student would work towards finding an outfit that would be suitable for an interview along with keeping in mind, they would have to purchase their lunch. The agenda would consist of the students traveling to Goodwill to purchase interview outfits, buy lunch, and then come together to discuss the day’s activities. This opportunity would be the catalyst for an open conversation focused on budgeting and preparing the student for future interviews along with equipping the students with an interview-ready outfit. All activities would take place under the guidance of mentors who would be available to assist the students. Students would also be asked to bring one article to donate to Goodwill. It is our goal to equip our students for the next step and providing them with this opportunity would not only help them to experience it with guidance but will also allow them to take part in helping their community.

This program is to increase place-based learning experiences for younger students in the STEM field of science. Placed-based activities are a great learning modality and bringing this type of program to a local level would be beneficial. This program would bring a place-based learning experience for particularly younger students (grades 3-7) to a local city park. The goal is to develop a Junior Ranger Program at Lena’s Loop, which is a park in Batesville. This Junior Ranger Program will include an educational booklet for Lena’s Loop. The development of this booklet is part of a Service-Learning Project for Earth Science classes at Batesville. The students are creating science education content including such topics as learning about city/state/National Parks, Leave No Trace principles, ecosystems, habitats, food webs, dichotomous keys, etc. Students will devise workbook content while hiking, observing nature, determining the impact they can have in nature, and the importance of preserving environmental spaces such as the park being studied. While this is geared toward grades 3-7, any individual can participate in this program. Once any individual (regardless of age)completes this program, they would be eligible to receive a Junior Ranger Badge. It is hopeful that the Batesville Parks & Recreation Department and Batesville School District will join this Place-Based Junior Ranger Program to make it a success.

Modular Skills Trainers (MST) are Independent Skills Practice Trainers that are modular. Trainers improve, validate, and promote independent student learning. Trainers require no electric or pneumatic power making them on demand in any environment. Trainers can be utilized in the lab as additional practice stations to accommodate increased enrollment. During clinical site experience MST's can be utilized by clinical instructors and students to review or remediate a skill(s) or if unit census is low. Student's can check out MST's and practice skills at home. Instructors can utilize MST's during didactic to demonstrate evidence based nursing practice. MST's could also be utilized in the event of building closure to prevent delay of course progression. Students will be able to self record demonstration of required skill and submit for grading. Practice with MST's will increase student retention by improving student access thus improving lab skill competencies.

The purpose of the Ivy Tech Service Learning Compost Trail is to utilize composting as a life skill that not only illustrates learning objectives across disciplines but also provides a sustainable means of recycling food waste and feeding the community. It was developed and implemented by BIOL101 service learning students in the Fall of 2017. It has made a significant community impact by bringing together various community members, including local restaurants, community gardeners, and Ivy Tech students, to fertilize the Southeast Indiana Community Gardens naturally. Last season we collected ~1500 gallons of compostable waste, and the Ivy Tech Service Learning plots in the community garden produced ~500 pounds of fresh fruit and vegetables for the campus and local community food pantries. To strengthen community engagement, we request funding for additional cart and compost buckets that will be provided to community members in collaboration with Lawrenceburg Main Street at the weekly Farmers Market. Buckets printed with composting information will be taken home by community members, filled with compostable items, and brought back to the Farmers Market to exchange for an empty bucket. Service learning students will provide composting education, add the compostable items to the compost pile at the community garden, and clean the buckets for the next week. To evaluate success, gallons of compostable waste will be tracked, and service-learning reflections will be assessed.

The nursing students are on campus some days for class from 9-4 and do not have a place to keep their lunch cold. This will provide them with a place to do just that!

The Disability Support Services (DSS) program of Ivy Tech Fort Wayne and Warsaw (NE-Northeast) has created a sensory-friendly environment for our students. During Fall 2022, room 1630 opened to our students as a disability-friendly study space where our students can utilize assistive technologies, build relationships with each other, and receive support from DSS staff. Our students have identified a need for making room 1630 more sensory-friendly. This will enhance the environment of this space by altering the lighting and soundscape, enhancing visual stimulation, offering alternative seating options, and providing opportunities for sensorimotor stimulation, stress management, relationship building, and fostering a sense of belonging and community on campus. DSS staff have identified a need to provide opportunities for relationship building and safe spaces for our students where they feel welcome and can access support.

Engagement with faculty outside of the traditional classroom setting is considered a predictor of student success in college. Coffee with a Professor is being created to encourage student-faculty and student-student interactions outside of the classroom–possibly discussing topics of academic interest, upcoming coursework, and general life experiences. As the name (Coffee with a professor) suggests, professors and students would meet in a casual setting to drink a café style beverage while having a conversation. Getting to know a professor and fellow students may help students feel more at ease in the classroom, may give them more confidence when addressing their peers and professor, and may give them a deeper understanding of the course. Additionally, many of the theories used in studies of college student persistence and completion emphasize the importance of academic and social integration. Therefore, Coffee with a Professor strives to create connections that support academic and social integration while reinforcing the growth and holistic development of a student.

In 2021, 24% of families in Allen County reported "getting behind" in their bills due to the high costs of housing in the area. During the 21-22 academic year, students requested assistance with housing or utilities 102 times. Knowing that most of our students are just one high utility bill or rent payment away from homelessness, this fund will target those students and prevent a student from dropping out of college in order to work additional hours or pick up another job to maintain their housing.

The Helping Hands Fund assists students at Ivy Tech Community College through short-term financial emergencies so they can be in class, be prepared, and persist in their academic coursework. Students are eligible for a minimum of $50 and a maximum of $500. The previous allocations we have received from the Circle of Ivy have been beneficial in helping remove those barriers impacting our students. I have attached a testimonial from a recipient of the funds. “As a student, life can get pretty hectic. Along with family, school, and work financial issues can pop up at any time. With helping hands, I was able to access things that I would not have been able to, without their help such as buying my book for the NCLEX exam.” – Jordan Walker, who is now a nurse working in a nursing home. “The funds helped me keep my car running. This also helped me keep my job and stay on track with my goals.” – Tressie Blocher, she is still pursuing her education. We received 113 applications and Helping Hands was used to pay $5,493 to remove barriers impacting students.

For students with food insecurity, Ivy Tech Warsaw would like to provide a Thanksgiving meal for the entire family. In partnership with Combined Community Services which provides free turkey vouchers, Ivy Tech would purchase other fresh and ready-to-cook ingredients. Students would be encouraged to submit a brief application explaining why they are requesting assistance and the number of people in their immediate family. Funding would cover supplies for 10 boxes/families.

Students in good standing and showing financial need may apply for emergency funds to cover rent, utilities, car repairs, medical bills, etc. one time per semester up to $500 per semester. Ivy Tech will pay the vendor directly.

IVYT is a one-credit course that provides students with the skills and knowledge they need to successfully complete a degree or certificate at Ivy Tech. The course emphasizes personal responsibility, locating campus resources, exploring career options, and developing study skills. Students take this class at the beginning of their academic careers, and it prepares them for success in future classes. Spending the day learning and eating lunch together will build community. Often, students are more likely to persist through tough classes when they feel they belong to the campus community. Sharing a pizza with them during their first week while also covering the course objectives for IVYT will help build the connections and confidence they need to succeed at Ivy Tech.

This interactive workshop introduces students to cognitive science-based learning strategies that help students experience meaningful, transferable learning, often resulting in A’s in their courses. This workshop can also help reduce the metacognitive equity gap between low-income versus high-income, minority versus majority, and well-prepared versus underprepared students. This workshop also offers a unique way to help us achieve our campus WIG of improving student success.

Working with a tutor can be a transformative experience for a college student. In fact, most university studies show that students who use tutoring services are more likely to get higher grades and graduate than those who do not. Tutors not only teach essential skills that students can use to succeed academically but give students the emotional support needed to tackle the rigors of college life. Here at Ivy Tech Hamilton County, we have an opportunity to create a tutoring center that not only serves our student body with the individualized academic support indicative of top universities across the country but also a space that is warm and welcoming to students.

The Hamilton County campus team has grown to include a Nursing Success Coach and a Retention Specialist. These roles will work directly with students to support them as they work to achieve their goals at Ivy Tech. To help these student-facing staff coach our students we would like for them to complete the CliftonStrengths for Students: Champions training offered through Gallup. The Gallup webpage describes this course as an opportunity for any educator to learn about strengths-based education, student engagement and wellbeing, and how these impact job quality later in life.

Students spend many hours working and studying in our Learning Commons. Some of them have shared that they are hungry. This negatively impacts their ability to learn. We would like to offer our students apples and oranges daily to keep them energized with healthy foods. This will help them study more effectively and stay and work longer.

Students, faculty & staff would work together to make tie blankets for the veterans and homeless in our community. This project would take place the week before fall finals, so this could also be an activity to help students de-stress from their studying for finals. Holiday cookies would also be available as a fun, festive treat and to provide an extra boost to finish studying strong. There would be tables set up on both the first and second floors of Gipe Hall to provide ample space for everyone to participate. Blankets would be delivered after the end of the fall semester.

The ITCC- Lafayette currently works with over 300 K 12 instructors with Dual Credit/Dual Enrollment opportunities. The items would be to recognize and highlight the amazing work that our K-12 instructors do for the college and their students. These items would also be a great way to market and showcase the dual credit program in hopes of increasing interest amongst other K-12instructors. Our K-12 instructors currently teach over 4,000 amazing high school students. Additionally, the students would also receive items to showcase their involvement with dual credit courses.

Funding for these items not only meets strategy 1.1 by helping students earn higher grades by encompassing all learning styles, but also strategy 2.4. Many of the community partners have expressed interest in returning to Ivy Tech to complete the TC for the massage program or to gain the additional certificates that we now offer such as insulin management in QMA. The items being requested will give hands-on experiences to these partners and give physical experience behind the practice.

This update to the mannequins allows the students to get immediate feedback as they practice CPR on the infant mannequins. This feedback helps students build confidence, the more confident the better the outcomes in real-life situations. Currently, thisLafayette campus certifies over 800 students in CPR. We teach health science, education, and massage therapy to students as well as the general public. We have this feedback in our Adult mannequins, it is very beneficial. This improvement literally could help save a life.

Proposing a room for mothers who need to breast pump while on campus. We know we have a room, but it is not very comfortable. Students are choosing to go to their cars to pump instead. We are proposing the following to make pumping and storing breast milk on campus much easier and more comfortable: A comfortable chair such as a leather rocker/recliner with a table to rest a breast pump on and nearby outlets to plug the pump into, a sink to wash hands and pump parts, and a refrigerator to store breastmilk while on campus. If funding allows, a Medela symphony hospital-grade pump, which allows multiple users to bring their pump parts only rather than carrying a pump to campus each day.

Often students come to us from high school and need to be re-evaluated for Disability Services. The high school evaluation does not carry over. They go without because they may not have the funds to get the medical evaluation that is needed. In many cases, grades suffer, not because they cannot do the work, but because they have a documented different ability that requires extra time and resources. We would like to see us help these students to move forward with their education and to remove barriers to their academic success.

FREE IVYT111 Class and ongoing support for Single Mom Learners This class and I.PASS program provides single-parent learners with an overview of the skills and strategies necessary to reach their educational, career, and life objectives. Topics include time management, study skills, learning styles, campus and community resources, critical thinking, utilization of technology, career skills, and global society. The class and I.PASS programs are designed to specifically assist single parents and provide a community of support. Single Mom Learners will: - Learn about campus and local resources. - Learn how to navigate through the college experience. - Build lasting relationships with campus leadership, classmates, and workforce partners. - Connect with wrap-around services that are designed to remove any barriers – counseling, tutoring, coaching, and more. Upon successful completion of the IVYT111 course and participation in the program, students will receive a refund for the 1 creditIVYT111 class tuition. Students will continue to receive ongoing mentoring, encouragement, and support throughout their education at Ivy Tech through the I.PASS Single Mom Success Program.

Many homeschool students would like to take more Dual Enrollment courses but they lack funds. The Dual EnrollmentHomeschool Scholarship will pay $300 towards the cost of one Ivy Tech Community College class. Ten scholarships will be awarded to students taking a course required for an ITCC credential/degree or taking an Indiana College Core course to be transferred to a 4-year institution. Eligible students are current homeschool students who will have completed at least one class with Ivy Tech by December 18, 2022. The student must graduate high school no earlier than May 2023 and have a GPA of at least3.0. Students will be required to submit an application to the K-14 Team at Lafayette, along with a high school transcript. Besidesdirectory information, the student will be asked to explain why they need the scholarship and how it will help them meet their intended educational/career goals. Applications will be due by November 18 with recipients announced on December 2. Currenthomeschool students taking an Ivy Tech course who meet the requirements will be notified of the scholarship via email from the coordinator of Secondary Initiatives, Debbie Toth.

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society recognizes community college students with a 3.5 GPA or higher and provides members with leadership, scholarship, fellowship, and service opportunities. There is a one-time membership fee. The national portion of the fee is $60. While there are a few scholarships available from PTK international, we have more applicants for our Lafayette chapter than available scholarships. A gift of $300 to cover the national fees for 5 students would give these students the opportunity to join this great organization.

This proposal for funding from the Circle of Ivy aims at strengthening the skills of our students by providing them with international learning opportunities through a partnership between student life, wellness, and study abroad on the Evansville campus. Students will have a variety of opportunities to learn about their world on and off campus. Study abroad, and other international events offered on the Ivy Tech, Evansville campus serve as a building block for students to internationalize their skills. In 2023, Ivy Tech students will have an opportunity to study abroad in Budapest and Prague, and attend meaningful international programming on the Evansville campus. The money requested in this proposal will be used to provide scholarships and to provide campus international events. Many of the campus events help to strengthen the tie between academics, and other areas of the institution, hence, providing students with a comprehensive, and holistic learning experience.

To aid in the student experience, advising has taken back the task of helping student register for classes but we are sorely needing the technology and equipment to make it both efficient and FERPA compliant. I humbly request the assistance of the Circle of Ivy to aid the Academic Advising Office with funds to go towards technology to help streamline in-office registration. If awarded, we envision advising sessions no longer having awkward pauses as advisors attempt to figure out how to register the student and navigate systems. Students will be able to sign in securely using these mobile devices to register and access their student information. Advisors will not have to utilize our work computers to register students, it reduces paperwork/DocuSigns and student traffic to the EEC and the Registrar. This also allows advising to be more mobile and intentional. Advisors can take a mobile device and meet students in the commons or right outside classrooms. We can participate in registration fairs, and also help students apply for loaner laptops and emergency services. Or Advisors can even go to a local High School and work with students who have made the commitment to attend Ivy Tech. For Ivy Tech as a whole, we can help with application/appointment to registration conversion. The impact can be monumental but your support is needed.

Through Ivy+ Career Link, the Adult Education and English Literacy Programs are offered to the community as free open entry/ open exit programs designed to assess and academically challenge adult students who would like to learn English as a second language or acquire the core skills needed to earn a High School Equivalency diploma. Our instructors provide 45 hours of Adult Education and English Literacy programming each week in Princeton, Rockport, and at three Evansville locations. Most importantly, the adult education and literacy programs demonstrate an understanding of the community and align services to not only meet educational goals but reduce barriers by developing partnerships and support networks that increase student success and the workforce’s talent pipeline. Continued funding through the Circle of Ivy will provide the finances necessary to serve students and the community in a greater program capacity. Additional funds will again be allocated to pay for exams and bus passes, establish new program locations (e.g. YMCA), and purchase digital textbooks for distance learning due to Covid challenges. Due to the community need for adult education and literacy programs, our campuses’ accelerated growth has exceeded the allotted grant funding for the FY within 2 quarters; a continued partnership with the Circle of Ivy for program funding will again be an immediate benefit to the adult education and literacy community at Ivy Tech Community College.

Ivy+ Career Link would like to provide motivated Ivy Tech students in their final two semesters of classes with the opportunity to access resources that will allow them to look good, feel confident, and be successful in their job search. Resources include an Ivy Success Package of a professional grade pen and padfolio for the completing participants, along with the chance to be awarded an Ivy Success Platinum Package of a $25 gas card to assist with transportation to & from interviews and a $100 gift card to assist with purchasing interview attire. To be awarded the Ivy Success Package and qualify to possibly be awarded the Ivy Success Platinum Package, students will complete three critical tasks related to job search success: 1) draft a resume and have it reviewed by a Career Coach, 2) upload a resume to HireIvy and get it approved for use on the site, and 3) complete a mock interview either in person or online via interviewing.com, including feedback from a Career Coach and the review of information addressing appropriate interview attire.