Ivy Tech Bloomington recognized as leader in military student support

The campus won the inaugural Collegiate Purple Star of Indiana award presented by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education and the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs

Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington has been recognized with the inaugural Collegiate Purple Star of Indiana (CPSI) award for its commitment to excellence in serving U.S. military-affiliated students, including veterans, active-duty service members and their families.
 
The award is presented by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education (CHE) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA).
 
“We are honored to be recognized as a leader in the community for providing outstanding support to our military-affiliated students,” said retired U.S. Air Force Col. Erik Coyne, Chancellor, Ivy Tech Bloomington.

​The CPSI designation is awarded across three achievement tiers based on 37 standards in eight categories including, core requirements, marketing and communication strategies, admissions & enrollment, financial support, institutional support systems, student support services, student engagement, and career and community engagement opportunities. Ivy Tech Bloomington is ranked with Tier 2 status.

The CPSI program was established by Senate Enrolled Act 384-2023. Designations are valid for three years and signify an institution’s readiness to support the unique needs of military-connected students.
 
Ivy Tech Bloomington offers more than 40 career and four-year transfer programs, with courses that start multiple times per year for quick entry and graduation. To get started, apply for free online at ivytech.edu/bloomington, call 812-330-6013, or email [email protected]. For information on free, short-term training programs at Ivy Tech Bloomington, visit ivytech.edu/bloomington/NLJ.