Ivy Tech Community College names Martin Pollio as president

The Ivy Tech Community College State Board of Trustees announced its election of Martin Pollio, EdD, as the College’s tenth president.

Pollio will assume the presidency on July 1.

Dr. Marty Pollio has served as superintendent of the Jefferson County Public School (JCPS) District in Louisville, Kentucky, since 2017. He has dedicated over 28 years of his career to serving the students of JCPS as an administrator and educator, with a primary focus on improving the culture and climate across the district, increasing student achievement, and building systems that ensure all students graduate both college and career ready.

Pollio earned his undergraduate degree from Indiana University, his master’s degree from Eastern Kentucky University, and his doctorate from the University of Louisville.

The Board’s decision marks the culmination of a national search process that engaged faculty, staff, students, alumni and community stakeholders from across the state. The presidential search committee and executive search firm Issacson, Miller identified several highly qualified candidates. Pollio rose to the top for his passion for students and experience creating results around workforce readiness and academic excellence.

MARTY POLLIO IS A RESULTS-DRIVEN, DYNAMIC LEADER WITH IMMENSE HEART AND PASSION FOR STUDENTS. WE ARE CONFIDENT HE WILL BUILD ON THE INNOVATION AND GROWTH WE’VE EXPERIENCED IN THE LAST DECADE AND BOLSTER OUR ABILITY TO HELP MORE HOOSIERS ACHIEVE THEIR ACADEMIC AND CAREER GOALS.

– Andrew Wilson, Chairman of the Ivy Tech State Board of Trustees and Co-Chair of the Presidential Search Committee

As Ivy Tech’s tenth president, Pollio will serve as the chief executive officer of Indiana’s largest postsecondary institution, which serves more than 200,000 students at its 19 campuses across the state and online. He will be responsible for continuing the College’s focus on delivering high-quality, innovative, and affordable education and training aligned to the needs of Indiana’s workforce and economy.

“Ivy Tech is doing great things in Indiana,” Pollio said. “I’m honored to be joining such a strong institution, and I’m ready to continue building more value for students and communities across the state.”

Pollio will succeed Dr. Sue Ellspermann, who announced her retirement in June 2024 after nearly a decade of transformative leadership at Ivy Tech. During Ellspermann’s presidency, the College focused its credentials to the workforce needs of Indiana employers and increased completions by nearly 120 percent. Today, Ivy Tech awards nearly half (49%) of all postsecondary credentials earned by Hoosiers, including graduate degrees.

More information about president-elect Pollio, the presidential transition and the presidential search process can be found at IvyTech.edu/President-Search.