U.S. Representative Steve Buyer

LAFAYETTE – Steve Buyer, Congressional representative of Indiana’s fourth district, received the Ivy Tech Community College-Lafayette Distinguished Service Award Monday, December 27, 2010. The award was presented to Congressman Buyer by Chancellor Dave Bathe at his last public appearance as Congressman. The Distinguished Service Award is given in recognition of support of Ivy Tech. Congressman Buyer has shown great support of the college, notably his support of the White County Instructional Center in Monticello where he gave a speech at the opening ceremony.

About Ivy Tech Community College
Ivy Tech 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.