{"id":7,"date":"2025-10-14T14:54:20","date_gmt":"2025-10-14T14:54:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.indianatech.edu\/cci\/?page_id=7"},"modified":"2025-10-30T12:43:56","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T12:43:56","slug":"culture-community-and-impact","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.indianatech.edu\/cci\/","title":{"rendered":"Culture, Community and Impact"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"wp-block-group title-box pixels blue-pixels has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Office of Culture, Community and Impact<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>At Indiana Tech, we are committed to creating a campus environment where every individual feels valued, supported and empowered. The Office of Culture, Community and Impact strengthens campus culture, drives meaningful engagement and expands our institutional impact.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:3em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group grid-title has-white-color has-indigo-gray-shade-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-95ec0e5f0c6fbb8943c736d216015d63 is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What We Do<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group grid is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-da7a6a80 wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-color has-dark-blue-shade-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-f45ab75004bd0209d0e163bf97dd031a is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Campus Culture and Climate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Engaging the community through dialogue and programs that strengthen belonging, respect and collaboration.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-color has-dark-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-2283b6f0b074a884ab53f002175fc390 is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Community Engagement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Partnering with local organizations and civic leaders to connect learning with service, empowering students to be agents of change.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-color has-indigo-gray-shade-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-fdfc8e8122e98fc0f988f146c1fa01c1 is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Institutional Alignment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Aligning culture, policy and practice to advance Indiana Tech\u2019s mission in ways that are inclusive, measurable and impactful.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-color has-dark-blue-shade-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-6527551294bb9c4a42d5cc2e6cef4600 is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Capacity Building<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Designing trainings, leadership development and initiatives that prepare our community to lead with empathy, vision and strategic thinking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-dark-blue-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indianatech.edu\/cci\/cli\/\">Learn about Our Programs<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:3em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group grid-title has-fog-gray-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Initiatives and Events<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns even-buttons is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.indianatech.edu\/cci\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/86\/7C0A8944.jpg\" alt=\"MLK Breakfast attendees\" class=\"wp-image-138\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.indianatech.edu\/cci\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/86\/7C0A8944.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.indianatech.edu\/cci\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/86\/7C0A8944-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Breakfast<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., this event brings our community together with impactful speakers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indianatech.edu\/cci\/mlk-community-celebration\/\">MLK Breakfast<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.indianatech.edu\/cci\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/86\/6B8A9712.jpg\" alt=\"Student bridge students sitting by the water wheel\" class=\"wp-image-136\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.indianatech.edu\/cci\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/86\/6B8A9712.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.indianatech.edu\/cci\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/86\/6B8A9712-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warrior Summer Bridge Program<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This three-week experience is designed to help incoming first-year students transition smoothly from high school to college.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/admissions.indianatech.edu\/new-students\/summer-bridge-program\/\">Summer Bridge<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.indianatech.edu\/cci\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/86\/7C0A6056.jpg\" alt=\"Students eating at Max's\" class=\"wp-image-137\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.indianatech.edu\/cci\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/86\/7C0A6056.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.indianatech.edu\/cci\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/86\/7C0A6056-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hot Wings &amp; Hot Topics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A monthly student-centered event encouraging civil conversation about current topics over a plate of wings. This event fosters dialogue, critical thinking and community connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/warriorsconnect.indianatech.edu\">Warriors Connect<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:3em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element has-white-background-color has-background\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 42%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div style=\"height:1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Partnerships and Leadership<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We collaborate with campus units, local organizations and civic leaders to maximize our impact. Our office also works closely with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indianatech.edu\/cci\/cli\/\">Center for Leadership and Innovation<\/a> to integrate leadership development, skill-building and innovation into student and faculty experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Leadership<\/strong><br>Lisa D. Givan<br>Vice President for Culture, Community, and Impact<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:ldgivan@indianatech.edu\">ldgivan@indianatech.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:3em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.indianatech.edu\/cci\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/86\/lisa-givan.jpg\" alt=\"Lisa Givan\" class=\"wp-image-103 size-full\" style=\"object-position:58% 1%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.indianatech.edu\/cci\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/86\/lisa-givan.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.indianatech.edu\/cci\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/86\/lisa-givan-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.indianatech.edu\/cci\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/86\/lisa-givan-768x614.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.grid.is-layout-grid {\r\n  gap: 0;\r\n}\r\n.grid.is-layout-grid .wp-block-group {\r\n  padding: 2em 5em 2em 5em;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.grid-title h2 {\r\n  margin: 0;\r\n  padding: 2rem 5rem;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n.even-buttons .wp-block-column {\r\n  display: flex;\r\n  flex-direction: column;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.even-buttons .wp-block-column > p {\r\n  flex: 1;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n@media (max-width: 767px) {\r\n  section.title-box {\r\n    padding-top: 5em;\r\n  }\r\n  .grid.is-layout-grid {\r\n    grid-template-columns: none;\r\n  }\r\n  .grid.is-layout-grid .wp-block-group {\r\n    padding: 2em;\r\n  }\r\n  .grid-title h2 {\r\n    padding: 2rem;\r\n  }\r\n}\r\n<\/style>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Office of Culture, Community and Impact At Indiana Tech, we are committed to creating a campus environment where every individual feels valued, supported and empowered. 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