Regional Campus Leadership

The chancellors of IU’s regional campuses have a tremendous impact, not only on the operation of the campus they serve, but also on the character of Indiana University and their regions. IU’s regional campus chancellors report to the Vice President for Regional Campuses and Online Education.

Regional campus chancellors

Mark CanadaIU Kokomo Chancellor

He was appointed to the role in 2022. He previously served as IU Kokomo’s deputy chancellor, as well as executive vice chancellor for academic affairs.

Mark Canada’s biography
IU Kokomo

Susan ElrodIU South Bend Chancellor

She was appointed in 2019. She previously served as the Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

Susan Elrod’s biography
IU South Bend

Ken IwamaIU Northwest Chancellor

He was appointed in 2020. Previously, he served as the College of Staten Island’s founding Vice President for the Division of Economic Development, Continuing Studies, and Government Relations.

Ken Iwama’s biography
IU Northwest

Deborah FordIU Southeast Chancellor

She was appointed in 2023. Previously, she served as the chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Parkside since 2009.

Deborah Ford’s biography
IU Southeast

Dennis M. RomeIU East Chancellor

He was appointed in 2023 after serving as assistant to the president for community engagement and strategic partnerships at Northeastern Illinois University, moving from his previous position as provost and vice president for academic affairs.

Dennis M. Rome’s biography
IU East