John Anderson

John Anderson is an educator, mentor, and thought leader with over 30 years of experience and impact, working with people from all walks of life. Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, Anderson has taught in higher education for the last 16 years. His educational path in higher education has meant that he has studied at every level and has completed 8 programs of study. He holds an Ed.D. in Adult, Higher, and Community Education from Ball State University. 

As a sociologist, Anderson consults with organizations, government officials, and individuals on cultural and social strategy matters. He has received several teaching, mentoring, and leadership awards. His recent work as the inaugural director for the Michelle and Jim Ryan Family Scholars and Navigators program in Ball State University’s Teachers College earned him the Dean’s Citation Award for “Outstanding Leadership”. As a mentor to undergraduate students, he’s had the opportunity to train them in advanced social research methods and travel with them to present their research at the National Council for Black Studies.  Anderson’s recent mentoring work in Muncie, Indiana, has also extended to work with Muncie Community Schools as the Northside Middle School basketball coach for the last three seasons. 

 Anderson currently serves as the Dean of the School of Arts, Sciences, and Education, The School of Health Sciences, and The School of Public Affairs and Social Services at Ivy Tech Community College- Hamilton County in Noblesville, Indiana.