(Indianapolis, IN) – Ivy Tech Community College Trustees have named Dr. Martin Pollio as the college’s 10th president, effective July 1.
Pollio is currently the superintendent of Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville.
He earned his undergraduate degree from Indiana University, his master’s degree from Eastern Kentucky University, and his doctorate from the University of Louisville.
“Marty Pollio is a results-driven, dynamic leader with immense heart and passion for students. We are confident he will build on the innovation and growth we’ve experienced in the last decade and bolster our ability to help more Hoosiers achieve their academic and career goals,” Andrew Wilson, Chairman of the Ivy Tech State Trustees and Co-Chair of the Presidential Search Committee.
As Ivy Tech’s president, Pollio will serve as the chief executive officer of Indiana’s largest postsecondary institution, which serves more than 200,000 students at its 19 campuses across the state and online.
School official says he will be responsible for continuing the College’s focus on delivering high-quality, innovative, and affordable education and training aligned to the needs of Indiana’s workforce and economy.
“Ivy Tech is doing great things in Indiana,” Pollio said. “I’m honored to be joining such a strong institution, and I’m ready to continue building more value for students and communities across the state.”
Pollio will succeed Dr. Sue Ellspermann, who announced her retirement in June 2024 after nine years as president.
More information about President-Elect Pollio, the presidential transition and the presidential search process can be found at IvyTech.edu/President-Search.
