BLOOMINGTON – Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington has named Daniel J. Turner, Ph.D., as vice chancellor for academic affairs effective Oct. 26, 2026. Turner joins Ivy Tech Bloomington from Indiana University Bloomington, where he served as assistant vice provost for undergraduate academic advising.
In his previous role at IU, Turner provided campuswide leadership for academic advising and student success, working with academic leaders, faculty, advisors, and student support professionals to strengthen the undergraduate student experience.
“Dr. Turner brings nearly three decades of experience in higher education, with a career focused on strengthening academic programs, supporting student success, and creating educational opportunities that help students achieve their academic and career goals,” said Chancellor Erik Coyne, Ivy Tech Bloomington. “We look forward to his expertise and service as the chief academic officer for the Bloomington campus.”
Prior to his work at IU, Turner served as assistant dean for undergraduate academic affairs in The Grainger College of Engineering and director of the Division of General Studies at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Throughout his career, Turner has taught undergraduate courses, developed curricula and academic programs, supported faculty and instructors, and led initiatives focused on academic pathways, first-year students, major exploration, transfer, and student success.
“I am grateful to Chancellor Coyne for the opportunity to join the Ivy Tech Bloomington team, and excited to become part of a college that plays such an important role in the lives of students and communities throughout our region,” Turner said. “Ivy Tech serves students with a variety of experiences, goals, and aspirations, and I look forward to working alongside our accomplished and dedicated faculty, deans, and staff to support exceptional teaching and learning and provide outstanding educational opportunities for our students.”
Turner holds a Ph.D. in Higher Education from Loyola University Chicago, an M.S.Ed. in Leadership and Educational Policy Studies–Instructional Technology from Northern Illinois University, and a B.S. in Psychology from Northern Illinois University.
Turner assumes the role of vice chancellor for academic affairs at Ivy Tech Bloomington following former Vice Chancellor Martin Wolfger, Ph.D.’s move to vice president for academic affairs for the Ivy Tech system.
