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Ivy Tech Community College, Bloomington Region
'''Ivy Tech, Bloomington is the regional campus of Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana. The two year college grants associates degrees, applied associate degrees and technical certificates, and has a enrollment of 6,400 students. The Bloomington campus opened in 2002, and includes a six county area, including Greene, Lawrence, Martin, Morgan, and Owen counties.

History
Originally, the Bloomington campus was part of Region 10, based in Columbus, IN (see Ivy Tech Community College, Columbus-Franklin Region). It was launched in 1968, when the school was called Indiana vocational Technical College. Only health occupation classes were offered in Bloomington, in an effort to relieve the nursing shortage there. Eventually, programs were added, enrollment increased, and more buildings were leased. By 1978, Practical Nursing, Electronics, Secretarial Science, and Building construction were offered. During the 1980's and 90's, the college leased buildings in Westbury Village, on 17th St. At times, it has partnered with Hoosier Hills area vocational School and Vincennes University. Ivy Tech Bloomington became independent from Columbus campus in July of 1990. The Ivy Tech Bloomington charter was established in 2001, and the main academic building at 200 Daniels Way opened in 2002. In December of 2003, the first articulation agreement was established between Ivy Tech and Indiana University, allowing credits from Ivy Tech to be transferred to IU. The second articulation agreement in 2004 allowed credits from Ivy Tech's biotechnology program to be transferable to IU. Due to efforts by John Whikehart, the chancellor at the time, The Center for Civic Engagement and the O'Bannon Institute for Community Service opened in 2004. In 2005, Ivy Tech became a community college. The Center for life long learning started offering non-credit courses in 2007, and the Indiana Center for Life Sciences opened its doors in 2009. In 2010, Ivy Tech, Bloomington acquired the Waldron Arts building in downtown Bloomington, where arts classes are held, and there is also a gallery and theater. In 2011, another 85,000 square feet were added to the main academic building on Daniels Way, and it was renamed the Connie and Steve Ferguson Academic Building in honor of the donors who made it possible. Another expansion is planned, and in 2013, $24 million was approved for this purpose. Ivy Tech's State Board of Trustees voted to combine the administrative offices of the Bloomington and Evansville regions in 2014, a move aimed at reducing administrative costs statewide. Also scheduled for 2014, is a move for the entire nursing program to move to another building across the street from the main campus. Enrollment has increased from 17 students in 1971 to 6,400 in 2013. []

Accreditation
All Ivy Tech campuses are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of North central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Academic Profile
Ivy Tech Bloomington offers Associate of science, art, and general studies degrees, as well as Associate of Applied Science degrees and technical certificates and certificates. Credits from other institutions of higher learning are generally accepted, and Transfer IN classes are transferable to Indiana University. The nursing program at Ivy Tech Bloomington is highly rated in the state. Many classes are scheduled at times that are convenient for working adults, and the school fulfills an important niche in public education in Indiana.

Funding
Funding comes from Indiana state coffers, tuition and fees, and private donations. In 2013, the state's contribution was $2543 per student, but there is a severe budget shortfall for the whole college system.

Locations
Main Campus, Connie and Steve Ferguson Academic Building 200 Daniels Way Bloomington, IN 47404

Liberty Drive, 1907 S. Liberty Dr. Bloomington, IN 47403

Liberty Crossing, 2088 S. Liberty Dr. Bloomington, IN 47403

Indiana Center for the Life Sciences, 501 N. Profile Parkway Bloomington, IN 47404

Ivy Tech John Waldron Arts Center, 122 S. Walnut St. Bloomington, IN 47404

Oakland City University Building 405 I St. Bedford, IN 47421

French Lick Orange County Learning Center at Springs Valley 479 S. Larry Bird Blvd. French Lick, IN 47432

The Indiana Center for Life Sciences
The ICLS was opened in 2009 in to provide training for people to work in the life science companies in the area. It is a unique partnership between the Monore County government, Ivy Tech- Bloomington, and local industry. The building is located near the main campus and area life science companies, and has classrooms, office space, and wet labs. Programs in biotechnology are based there.

Student Support Services
Academic Skills Advancement Program

Academic advising

Career Services

College Bookstore

Library

Disability Support Services