Iowa has a statewide system of 15 community colleges. These public, postsecondary,
two-year institutions are organized as comprehensive community colleges. Each
college serves a multi-county merged area which may vary in size from four to
twelve counties; all of Iowa's 99 counties are included in one of these merged
areas.
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Iowa's community colleges are governed by locally elected boards of directors that consist of from five to nine members who are elected for terms of three years. Each community college offers a comprehensive educational program. All Iowans of postsecondary school age are eligible to attend any of the community colleges. Community colleges also offer special programs for students who attend local secondary schools.
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 30 April 2008 )
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The Community College Leader Bulletin is a quarterly publication of the Iowa Department of Education, Division of Community Colleges and Workforce Preparation. The document is distributed electronically to community college leaders.
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Last Updated ( Monday, 28 April 2008 )
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Iowa's Community Colleges offer a variety of courses for credit. This page provides an overview of the credit courses - by community college and by cluster.
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Last Updated ( Monday, 28 April 2008 )
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The State of Iowa requires that community college arts & sciences and career & technical faculty meet certain criteria for teaching in The Community Colleges of Iowa. The following documents set forth the criteria necessary for teaching and guidelines for professional development.
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Last Updated ( Monday, 28 April 2008 )
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The Iowa Department of Education approves Career & Technical Programs and Associate of Science, Career Option Programs offered at Iowa's Community Colleges. A periodic review of these programs is also required by the Department of Education to ensure compliance with applicable State laws.
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Last Updated ( Monday, 28 April 2008 )
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The Division of Community Colleges & Workforce Preparation is located in the Grimes State Office Building. This page provides a complete listing of staff assigned to this division.
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Last Updated ( Monday, 28 April 2008 )
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The Department of Education compiles and provides a variety of documents concerning the Community Colleges of Iowa.
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Last Updated ( Monday, 21 April 2008 )
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The Five-Year Strategic Plan for the Community Colleges of Iowa is mandated by the General Assembly.
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Last Updated ( Monday, 28 April 2008 )
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Student services could best be described as beyond the classroom. Each college offers services that students of all ages and backgrounds can use to make their college experience complete. Since these services vary from college to college, it is important to check with your college's student services division about what is available on campus and what community resources are in your college's region.
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Last Updated ( Monday, 28 April 2008 )
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Although each institution is different, transferring your course
credits or associate degree can work well if you have planned
ahead. By working with your advisor and the college/university you want to transfer to, you can make your transfer go smoothly.
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Last Updated ( Monday, 28 April 2008 )
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