June 6—ANDERSON — Sue Ellspermann has announced she will retire as president of Ivy Tech Community College in June 2025 when her current contract ends.
Ellspermann became the university’s ninth president in 2016 after serving as Indiana’s lieutenant governor under President Mike Pence.
“Not many positions offer the opportunity to change people’s lives, strengthen communities and revitalize our workforce and economy, and I am honored to lead this great university,” Ellspermann said in a news release. “I am incredibly grateful to the students, faculty, staff, trustees and community partners who have trusted me to help Ivy Tech reach new heights for our students, employers and state.”
“I am incredibly proud of what we have accomplished together and am confident that Ivy Tech will continue to fulfill its mission as a powerhouse of Indiana’s workforce and a springboard for social and economic mobility.”
Under Ellspermann’s leadership, Ivy Tech launched the nation’s first smart manufacturing and digital integration pathway. Enrollment at the state’s 19 campuses also grew again during his tenure, with more than 195,000 students expected to enroll in the 2023-24 school year, the highest number since 2014.
Mia Johnson, president of Ivy Tech University Anderson, said Ellspermann’s announcement has generated mixed emotions among university administrators.
“I am sad to see her go but excited for the next chapter, both for her personally and for the college,” Johnson said. “Thanks to Dr. Ellsperman’s leadership, Ivy Tech Community College is in great shape.”
The Ivy Tech Board of Trustees will launch a national search for Ellspermann’s successor this fall, and board members expect the new president to be in place by July 1, 2025.
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