NORTHEAST – Ivy Tech Community College-Northeast announced this morning that its Disney Institute professional development program scheduled for Wednesday, April 20, 2011, has sold out to the facility’s capacity at Holiday Inn Fort Wayne. The program will have 180 area professionals, leaders, and aspiring leaders attend the full-day event.

Due to the overwhelming response from the community, Ivy Tech-Northeast Chancellor Jerrilee K. Mosier announced today that the college will open a second day offering of Disney’s Approach to Leadership Excellence. This additional program will take place on Tuesday, April 19 at the Holiday Inn Fort Wayne. Details, pricing, and timing all remain the same as the initially scheduled and sold out seminar on April 20. This additional program will open up approximately 90 additional seats.

“We couldn’t have asked for a better response from northeast Indiana and the surrounding community,” said Ivy Tech-Northeast Chancellor Jerrilee Mosier. “Area business professionals are in for a treat, and the college is proud to be able to offer this world-class training right here at home.”

Sponsored locally by Ivy Tech Community College-Northeast, the full-day event on both days will allow area professionals to learn how a leader’s behaviors are instrumental in conveying values, guiding strategy, and inspiring passion and interest among employees. 

The program will give participants new ideas for being more effective leaders and generating high-performance teams. Ivy Tech-Northeast is also partnering with Indiana’s NewsCenter and The Greater Fort Wayne Chamber of Commerce to provide this leadership opportunity to the northeast Indiana community.

Disney’s Approach to Leadership Excellence gives participants the chance to explore proven Disney leadership philosophies that encourage values that produce results and are fundamental for organizations to grow and succeed.

Program registration is $359 per person prior to March 21 (early-bird registration) or $399 after March 21 (regular registration). The price includes all course materials, a continental breakfast, and lunch. Employers sending five or more participants receive $20 off each registration. Ivy Tech alumni, students, and employees will receive a $20 discount, as well.

For more information or to register, go to www.ivytech.edu/leadership or call Ivy Tech-Northeast’s Workforce and Economic Development office at 260-480-4118.

About Disney Institute
Disney Institute was created to showcase “the business behind the magic” – Disney best practices that easily adapt to other organizations. One of the most recognized names in professional development, Disney Institute travels the world offering engaging seminars, workshops and presentations, as well as fully customized programming. Immersive learning experiences are also offered at Disney destinations in the Americas, Europe and Asia, enabling participants to go behind the scenes and see firsthand how business theory drives operational excellence. The Disney Institute client roster includes more than half of the Fortune 500 and a wide range of small businesses, non-profits and government agencies.  To learn more about Disney Institute, please visit www.disneyinstitute.com, http://www.facebook.com/disneyinstitute, or follow us at http://www.facebook.com/disneyinstitute.

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.