Ivy Tech Names Richmond Chancellor
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Ivy Tech Community College has named Dr. Walter McCollum chancellor of the Richmond campus. The United States Air Force veteran will assume his duties on January 31.
McCollum recently served as vice president and senior associate vice provost for Miami Dade College Online and also has more than 15 years of administration experience at community colleges and four-year schools. Ivy Tech President Sue Elspermann says McCollum is a strong leader.
“I fully expect he will ‘hit the ground running’ and work closely with K-12, employer, higher education and community leaders to ensure Ivy Tech is meeting the needs of the Richmond service area.”
McCollum will oversee day-to-day operations on the Richmond campus and the service area that covers Fayette, Randolph, Rush, Union and Wayne counties, including Ivy Tech’s Connersville campus.
“I am delighted to join the Richmond campus and contribute to economic development, social mobility, and long-term viability of the service area and state. I look forward to partnering with the community on the quest to ensure students have the skills and competencies to be competitive in securing high-wage jobs,” said Dr. McCollum.