Morning Bell: Enrollment Dips At Ivy Tech, Community Colleges Across The Country

Kyle Stokes / StateImpact Indiana

Because Ivy Tech has outgrown its permanent campus in Bloomington, the community college now offers classes in an off-campus shopping center. But enrollment is down about 5 percent from last year.

Community college enrollment dip sparks concerns – “Slowing enrollment at Ivy Tech and other community colleges across the nation is fueling worries that efforts to increase the number of adults with college degrees will falter at a time when the economy and businesses most need a skilled workforce.” Associated Press

Chuck Hockema’s ad at Jefferson stadium spurs Lafayette School Corp. to restate its neutrality – “In the 30-second ad, Hockema’s dedication to public education is extolled by Phil Hurt, a former Jefferson High School cross country coach and teacher.” Lafayette Journal and Courier

IPS board questions $654,000 plan to move Broad Ripple planetarium to Tech High School – “The move would cost $654,000 and increase by 10 seats the number of students who can view astronomy lessons after the dome is removed from Broad Ripple and installed at Tech’s Stuart Hall auditorium.” Indianapolis Star

Purdue adding up to 107 new engineering faculty – “Junior and senior faculty as well as renowned experts will be sought in an effort to meet demand — more students are applying for limited spots in the College of Engineering — a national goal for more engineers, and to tackle problems ranging from medical devices and food safety to the environment and nanotechnology.” Lafayette Journal and Courier