Kaiser
Ivy Tech Community College honored Kim Kaiser of Cicero as one of 19 individuals across the state selected to receive the second annual Excellence in Dual Credit Instruction President’s Awards, the highest honor for Ivy Tech dual credit faculty.
Winners were announced at a special ceremony on June 14 in Indianapolis and the event concluded with the 2023 Statewide Award recipient, Dr. Christine Herr of Ivy Tech Richmond.
The College honored each one of the winners for their excellence in instruction and their positive impact on the dual credit students that they served during the 2022-2023 academic year.
Kaiser, who teaches at Hamilton Heights High School, was chosen out of over 100 dual credit instructors at Ivy Tech Hamilton County to receive the award.
“Kim is a wealth of vibrant energy and knowledge,” said Nicol Bradberry, Department Chair for the School of Business, Logistics, & Supply Chain at the Hamilton County Campus. “She displays compassion for her students and continues to shine with new collaborative ideas not only with students, but partners within Hamilton County.”
“Dual credit faculty provide students with skills, knowledge, and competencies aligned with clear career pathways and seamless college transfer,” Ivy Tech President Sue Ellspermann said. “Dual credit programming taught by credentialled high school faculty is of tremendous value to our students and our state. By helping students earn post-secondary credentials while in high school, we’re accelerating Indiana’s economic growth and Hoosier prosperity.”
“Our dual credit faculty go above and beyond to ensure our students receive the best value for their education and pair that with innovative approaches to ensure the possibility of a post-secondary credential,” Interim Vice President of K-14 and Strategic Initiatives Monica Hingst said. “This award recognizes instructors who best demonstrate excellence in instruction and exemplifies the mission of Ivy Tech.”
The Excellence in Dual Credit Instruction President’s Award is modeled after the College’s President’s Award to recognize College faculty and adjunct faculty members from Ivy Tech locations throughout the state.