Ivy Tech Community College Southwest has named Kelly Cozart as Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs.
Cozart began her career at the College as an adjunct instructor in 2000. In 2003, she took the role of Interior Design Program Chair and most recently served as interim Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs.
Cozart graduated from the University of Illinois with a bachelor’s degree in Interior Design and continued her education at Indiana State University to obtain her master’s degree in Art History. She is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in Higher Education Administration at Indiana State.
Cozart is a LEED Green Associate and a Registered Interior Designer. In addition, she is heavily involved in the community, currently serving as the Vice President and President-elect for the Public Education Foundation of Evansville, a member of Evansville Design Group, and a Reitz Home Museum member.
“Kelly’s extensive teaching experience, history with the College, and her creativity and innovation make her a perfect fit for this position,†said Ivy Tech Chancellor Jonathan Weinzapfel. “She has been an invaluable member of our faculty for 14 years, and I am looking forward to having her on our leadership team.â€
Ivy Tech Community College 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.
