Ivy Tech Community College has named 11 of its campus presidents positions, including the Warsaw campus. These announcements come on the heels of the college’s recent restructuring of its statewide system resulting in the consolidation of administrative functions and regional operations. All 11 of the campus presidents hold current positions with the college, most serving as Vice Chancellors/Deans.

The campus presidents will report to the chancellors within the sites they serve. The focus of the local campus president will be outreach to the local community. In addition, campus presidents will manage the day-to-day operations while fostering a campus climate that is consistent with the college’s core values. The campus president consults with regional administrators to achieve policy objectives and goals for building new and varied community outreach and partnerships, as well as expanding the availability of the college’s instructional and student support services to the community.

The campus presidents will also direct the assessment, development and delivery of degree programs, certifications, and training consistent with the needs of the community; recommend and/or employ the instructional and support staff necessary for efficient operations; develop, update, and communicate short and long term goals for the campus; and provide direction for campus managers and directors.

The Warsaw Campus President is Seelpa Keshvala. Keshvala’s 15 plus year career in education includes teaching, research, administrative, and senior executive roles at various levels including K-12, community college, 4-year public institutions, and state government. She has held appointments in Wisconsin, Iowa, and New Jersey.

In her past role as Executive Director of the Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) Program and Recruitment at Burlington County College in Pemberton, New Jersey, Keshvala increased enrollment in the EOF Program by 45 percent. She also led a departmental redesign, which resulted in a 39 percent reduction in labor costs and a 12 percent reduction in fixed costs while still increasing operational productivity and efficiency by nearly 60 percent. Keshvala earned a Ph.D. in urban education with a specialization in educational administration, a M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction, and a bachelors in elementary education with a minor in English all from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She lives in Warsaw, with her husband, Mark, and her son, Eshaan.