IVCC Welcomes New Vice President of Academic Affairs from Montana

Illinois Valley Community College (IVCC) has appointed Dr. Vicki Trier as the new Vice President of Academic Affairs, starting in June this year. Dr. Trier, who has extensive experience in college administration, has worked in Idaho, Washington, and Montana. She is originally from Indiana, which is near her new position at IVCC.

Dr. Trier has held various positions in academia, including faculty member, student services professional, and administrator. Dr. Tracy Morris, the President of IVCC, stated that Dr. Trier's diverse background will help maintain the college's academic standards. The Vice President of Academic Affairs manages the college’s instructional programs, including adult education, continuing education, and the Academic Support Center.

Before her new role at IVCC, Dr. Trier worked at Montana State University Billings starting in 2019. She was the Dean of City College and later the Special Projects Assistant to the Provost in 2024. She developed training programs in Montana's two-year educational system and worked on federal TRIO programs, which support similar student groups.

Dr. Trier earned a Ph.D. in higher education administration from the University of Idaho and a bachelor’s degree from Indiana University. Her previous roles include dean of instruction at Spokane Community College in Washington and head of the career and technical division at Lane Community College in Oregon. Dr. Trier believes her varied experiences have prepared her for her role at IVCC, where she aims to lead at institutional, state, and federal levels.

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