Isaac Kelley Beckes (September 19, 1909 – July 13, 1988) was the president of Vincennes University from 1950 to 1980.[1] Before going to Vincennes he was the executive secretary of the United Christian Youth Movement.[2][3] He is considered one of the initial leaders of a nationwide educational movement to add occupational programs alongside college transfer programs at two-year post-secondary institutions.[4] He was also the first president of a two-year college to gain an exemption from the North American Interfraternity Conference and have national fraternities established at his school.[5]