Indiana Tech\u2019s board of trustees elected two new members to the board at its most recent quarterly meeting. Dr. Crystal B. Thomas and Dr. Jeffrey H. Witte were elected to the university\u2019s governing board to begin their service with the start of Indiana Tech\u2019s new academic year on July 1, 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr. Thomas is a longtime school principal within Fort Wayne Community Schools and the founder and senior pastor at Zion Tabernacle Church in Fort Wayne. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Indiana State University, a Master of Science degree from Butler University, a Master of Arts degree from Martin University and the Christian Theological Seminary, a Doctor of Divinity degree from Indianapolis Christian University and a Doctor of Theology degree from Fort Wayne Theological Seminary and Bible College.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr. Witte is a graduate of Indiana Tech\u2019s PhD in Global Leadership program. In 2024, the PhD program at the university was named the Witte Family PhD in Global Leadership, in recognition of the significant and steadfast support Dr. Witte has shown to the program and its students over the last several years. Dr. Witte is an active and experienced researcher, author and teacher, and his career includes over 35 years of service in the law enforcement field. In addition to his Indiana Tech degree, Dr. Witte earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Notre Dame, a Master of Science degree with a concentration in Criminal Justice and Police Management from the University of Cincinnati and a Master of Science in Education and Allied Professions from the University of Dayton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Indiana Tech President Karl W. Einolf commented, \u201cAll of us at Indiana Tech are proud to welcome Dr. Thomas and Dr. Witte to our board and to the Indiana Tech community at large. They each bring high-level skills, experiences and perspectives that will help us greatly in our work to provide an exceptional education for all of our students. I\u2019m grateful to Crystal and Jeff for their commitment to service and their dedication to our university. They are joining an outstanding group of trustees.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n