Statement as issued Tuesday by Ivy Tech Community College:

WHAT

Open house for Public Safety Academy: Ivy Tech South Campus

BACKGROUND:

As Ivy Tech Community College celebrates its 50th Anniversary in 2013, the college invites the community to an open house to discover Public Safety Academy: Ivy Tech South Campus and what opportunities are available to them there. In addition to maintaining the City of Fort Wayne’s original mission behind training and education in public safety and other areas, the campus offers students in southern Allen, Huntington, Adams and Wells counties classes closer to home. Prior to the open house, a community roundtable discussion will take place with Chancellor Jerrilee K. Mosier, Ed.D., and invited community partners. Francine’s Friends Mobile Mammography coach and the Red Cross Bloodmobile will also be onsite during the event.

DETAILS:

During the open house portion (3 to 7 p.m.), guests can connect with representatives from:

• Admissions

• Advising

• Financial Aid

• Student Life

• Career Services

• Center for Academic Excellence

• Disability Support Services

• TRiO Program

• College for Working Adults

• Corporate College (Customized training available for local employers)

• American Honors Program

• FOCUS Hospitality Group Internship Program

• Other Community and Educational Partnerships

WHERE:

Public Safety Academy: Ivy Tech South Campus

7602 Patriot Crossing

Fort Wayne, IN 46816

SCHEDULE:

Monday, February 18

9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Francine’s Friends Mobile Mammography coach onsite

1 to 6 p.m. Red Cross Bloodmobile onsite

2 to 3 p.m. Roundtable discussion between Chancellor Mosier and invited community partners

3 to 7 p.m. Open house

Ivy Tech Community College is the state’s largest public postsecondary institution and the nation’s largest singly accredited statewide community college system. Ivy Tech serves nearly 200,000 students annually and has campuses throughout Indiana. It functions as the state’s engine of workforce development, offering affordable degree programs and training that are aligned with the needs of its community 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.