Ivy Tech Community College Selects Career Coaching and Employer Connections Executive Director
EVANSVILLE, IN – Ivy Tech Community College has named Vic Chamness as its new Career Coaching and Employer Connections Executive Director. Chamness comes to Ivy Tech from the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation, where he most recently served as director of science and health.
The office of Career Coaching and Employer Connections (CCEC) is a new initiative within the College, that creates a cohesive model for student and employer engagement. It will emphasize career readiness practices alongside preparation throughout a student’s college experience.
Chamness holds a Master’s degree in secondary education and an award of academic excellence from the University of Southern Indiana. He earned his secondary administration and supervision and principal’s license from Oakland City University. He also received his Educational Specialist degree (Ed.S.) and superintendent’s license from Indiana State University as well as a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) from Oakland City University.
Chamness has used his background in education and training with many organizations and businesses throughout his career. He has served as an adjunct instructor at Ivy Tech, the University of Evansville, the University of Southern Indiana, and Oakland City University. He has been coordinator of the technology training program at SABIC Innovative Plastics in Mount Vernon, and also previously served as director of the Gibson County Center for Advanced Manufacturing for Vincennes University. He has held numerous roles with the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation over the span of more than thirty years, including department head and science teacher at Reitz High School, director of STEM education, assistant principal-program at Harrison High School, and most recent director of science and health.
Chamness has served on many boards and committees. He currently is a member of the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, the National Science Teachers Association, the Hoosier Association of Science Teachers, Inc., the Association of Science Materials Centers, the American Chemical Society, and Indiana Computer Educators.
Chamness resides on the westside of Evansville with his wife, Sandy. They have three grown children; Laura, Jason, and Emily.
