Women’s Philanthropy Circle supporting the Ivy Tech Foundation works to diminish barriers to higher education for Hoosier students
By Leslie DeVoss—
MUNCIE, IN – Circle of Ivy, the women’s philanthropy circle of the Ivy Tech Foundation, has raised more than $6,000 to support programs at Ivy Tech Muncie/Henry County. Ivy Tech Muncie/Henry County is one of 19 campuses to receive funding from Circle of Ivy and will support Rudi’s Success Nest and Campus Canvas. Since its inception, Circle of Ivy has raised more than $1.4 million statewide and across Ivy Tech’s 19 campuses.
Circle of Ivy has grown to more than 1,000 members over nine years and has raised more than $1.4 million to help students studying numerous disciplines.
“The funding from Circle of Ivy will have a meaningful, long-lasting impact on our students and our community,” said Qiana Clemens, Vice Chancellor for Academic and Resource Development, Ivy Tech Muncie/Henry County. “Many of our students are the first in their families to attend college, and the generosity of Circle of Ivy will allow more of them to excel and adequately prepare for their careers. These opportunities make Indiana and our community stronger.”
Founded in 2015, Circle of Ivy focuses on the needs of students attending Ivy Tech Community College, Indiana’s largest postsecondary institution and workforce engine. Circle of Ivy builds opportunities and diminishes barriers to higher education by raising funds to help with emergency needs as well as sending students abroad for educational opportunities, providing instructional support with classroom technology, textbooks and other critical programs.
“The commitment of the women who make up Circle of Ivy should be inspiring to everyone associated with Ivy Tech,” said Courtney Roberts, President of the Ivy Tech Foundation. “I am personally proud to be part of an organization doing so much good for our students – the future leaders of our communities. Ivy Tech is integral to Indiana’s success story, and the commitment and generosity of women who belong to Circle of Ivy help make it happen.”
Each campus voted on submitted proposals. To find a list of the projects being funded, visit the Circle of Ivy web page.
To learn more about Circle of Ivy visit ivytech.edu/circleofivy.
About Ivy Tech Community College
Ivy Tech Community College serves communities across Indiana, providing world-class education and driving economic transformation. It is the state’s largest public postsecondary institution and the nation’s largest singly accredited statewide community college system. It serves as the state’s engine of workforce development, offering high-value degree programs and training that are aligned with the needs of its communities, along with courses and programs that transfer to other colleges and universities in Indiana. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association.
About the Ivy Tech Foundation
The Foundation’s most important function is to provide support for Ivy Tech Community College beyond state appropriations and student fees. Its overall program of work focuses on meeting student needs. Invest IN Ivy Tech, a $285 million statewide fundraising campaign, provides greater opportunity for each of the College’s 19 campuses to educate, train, and support all 92 of Indiana’s counties. Learn more at www.ivytech.edu/InvestINIvyTech.
