Sue Ellspermann

COLUMBUS, Ind. (AP) — Former Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann says she'll focus on ways to boost Indiana's skilled workforce as she tackles her new role as…

Ivy Tech Community College trustees voted 11-0 Wednesday afternoon to hire Ellspermann as the school's president starting July 1. She had widely been considered the leading candidate since resigning as Lt. Governor in March.

Ivy Tech Community College's trustees are scheduled to vote May 18 on a new president and a former state elected official could become the next president of the the statewide community college system.

Ellspermann's resignation takes effect Wednesday; the House and Senate will vote Thursday to confirm her replacement, former state GOP Chair Eric Holcomb.

The governor's office confirmed Thursday that Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann will officially step down March 2. The House and Senate will vote to confirm her replacement, Eric Holcomb, the next day.

Former Indiana Republican Party Chair Eric Holcomb will soon have the number two job in Indiana state government.

Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann has emerged as a candidate to lead Ivy Tech, and Gov. Mike Pence is encouraging her to seek the position. But, what are the potential effects of such a shift less than a year before the gubernatorial election?

Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann says she's been approached about becoming president of an Indiana community college, and Gov. Mike Pence's spokesman says Pence has encouraged her to seek the job.

Lieutenant governors from around the country descended on Indiana this week for a national conference.