The 2012 Corporate Handshake award was presented to Ivy Tech Community College-Lafayette on November 16 during the 8th Annual Relationships to Partnerships Luncheon, held at Purdue Memorial Union and hosted by the Supplier Diversity Development Coalition of Greater Lafayette. Ivy Tech is also a member of the coalition.
The Corporate Handshake Award is presented to an organization that has demonstrated consistent commitment to supplier diversity. Nominees must exemplify model behavior in the outreach efforts for minority and women owned business including follow-up meetings, site visits, and mentoring.
“Ivy Tech strives to support diversity in all areas,” said Andrew Antonio, Executive Director of Diversity and Engagement at Ivy Tech. “We are thankful for this recognition as part of our overall diversity efforts.”
About Ivy Tech
Ivy Tech Community College is the state’s largest public postsecondary institution and the nation’s largest singly accredited statewide community college system serving nearly 200,000 students annually. Ivy Tech has campuses throughout Indiana. It serves as the state’s engine of workforce development, offering affordable degree programs and training that are aligned with the needs of its community along with courses and programs that transfer to other colleges and universities in Indiana. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association.
