Batesville, IN— Ivy Tech Community College Lawrenceburg campus has appointed Julie Murphy as the director of the Batesville location. Murphy, currently serving as executive director of Human Resources at Ivy Tech Lawrenceburg, will continue to serve in this position, but will also focus on serving community partners as the Batesville site director. Murphy replaces Dr. Rebecca Rahschulte who was recently named the vice president of K-14 initiatives and statewide partnerships at the College.
“Julie Murphy has invaluable insight into the Batesville service area along with all the communities in Ripley and Franklin counties, and her strong relationships with community stakeholders will strengthen and support our hardworking students to finish their programs and find high-wage, high demand- careers with local employers,” Ivy Tech Lawrenceburg Chancellor Mark Graver said. “We welcome Julie as the Batesville Site Director and look forward to her efforts in further strengthening Ivy Tech’s vision and mission in southeastern Indiana.”
Murphy joined Ivy Tech in 2006 and has served as executive director of Human Resources for the Lawrenceburg and Madison campuses, as well as the Columbus campus, where she served on each campus cabinet. She was a member of the statewide Human Resources Council and currently serves on the strategic planning team. She has also served as an Ivy Tech adjunct faculty member. Prior to Ivy Tech, Julie worked as the Human Resources officer for Winton Savings & Loan where she was responsible for payroll, training and development, and marketing.