Ivy Tech names Vice Chancellor of Student Success

Ivy Tech Community College has selected a Vice Chancellor of Student Success for the Columbus campus.

Dr. Jennifer Englert-Copeland will join Ivy Tech Columbus in October. She brings extensive experience in higher education, including academic advising, assessment, retention, and student success services. Ivy Tech officials say that Englert-Copeland will “lead staff in supporting students as they persist toward completing their education and career goals.”

“Dr. Englert-Copeland’s collaborative, data-driven approach to student success along with her belief in the importance and value of community college make her an excellent fit for Ivy Tech,” said Dr. Steven Combs, Ivy Tech Columbus chancellor. “Her comprehensive experience in academic advising and other student success initiatives will bolster the incredible work of our academic advising team and help further progress our efforts to advance the student experience at Ivy Tech Columbus.”

Before joining Ivy Tech, Dr. Englert-Copeland served as Director of Advising and Assessment at Jefferson Community and Technical College in Louisville. She also has previously served as the Developmental Advising Counselor and an academic advisor at Jefferson.

Dr. Englert-Copeland earned a doctorate in philosophy, education and social change from Bellarmine University in Louisville and a master’s degree in English from Western Carolina University. Her bachelor’s degree is in English Literature from Western Kentucky University.

“Ivy Tech is committed to providing an accessible doorway to higher education while providing students with the support they need to reach their educational and career goals,” Dr. Englert-Copeland said. “The outreach and services provided at Ivy Tech Columbus emphasize the student-centered approach that community colleges must take to ensure the best possible outcomes for their students. I look forward to collaborating with the outstanding staff at the Columbus campus in helping students develop and overcome challenges on their paths to success.”