Mary Jane Michalak

Senior Vice President, Legal And Public Affairs at Ivy Tech Community College

Mary Jane Michalak serves as the Senior Vice President of Legal and Public Affairs at Ivy Tech Community College, having progressed through several roles including Vice President of Government Relations. Since September 2016, Mary Jane has focused on building relationships with elected officials, monitoring legislation, and advocating for higher education priorities. Previous experience includes leadership positions at Thomas P. Miller and Associates, the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, and the State Student Assistance Commission of Indiana, where significant contributions were made in financial aid oversight and statewide educational policy consolidation. Mary Jane's career also includes roles at the Indiana Department of Local Government Finance, the Indiana Department of Education, and various travel companies. Educational credentials encompass a Doctor of Jurisprudence from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, a Master of Public Affairs from the O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs, and a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Indiana University Indianapolis.

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Indianapolis, United States

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Ivy Tech Community College is the state’s largest public postsecondary institution and the nation’s largest singly accredited statewide community college system. Ivy Tech has over 40 locations 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.