Community Colleges for Iowa

06/05/2026

Our year-round sponsor Fagen Friedman Fulfrost LLP joined our President's Retreat this week! It was invaluable to gain their insights as one of the most experienced education law practices in the United States. Look forward to teaming up again soon!

06/04/2026

Reminder: Just one more day to book lodging for next month's Trustee Conference! Please complete reservations in the room block by Friday, 5 p.m. We're so ready to learn and connect! 🧡

More information ➡️ https://loom.ly/YHj7M5I

The 2026 Trustee Conference will be held July 7–9, 2026, at Iowa Valley Community College District in Marshalltown and will celebrate 60 years of impact by Iowa’s community college system. This milestone conference will honor the past, highlight the present, and look ahead to the future of commu...

06/04/2026

President's Retreat happening now! 💡 The start of summer is exciting to educators, too – this group gets to see what sparks as they reflect on the year that's passed while ideating for the year ahead.

For some, this is the very start – recent retirements have led to new leadership in their first weeks in the role. For others, this is simply the newest chapter, continuing to build upon years of service. It's this mix that offers both fresh perspectives and deep understanding to tackle the opportunities and challenges in front of us.

We will continue to mark and celebrate each milestone as we meet the needs of today's students while envisioning the future of higher education in our state. ⚙️🎓

06/02/2026

Announcement: Ellucian is Community Colleges for Iowa’s newest year-round partner! 💻🎉

With decades of experience focused exclusively on higher education, Ellucian understands the unique challenges institutions face. Their AI-powered platform drives operational efficiency and strengthens engagement for students, faculty, and staff, with solutions that span the entire student lifecycle.

Next up: Keep your eyes open for Patrick and the Ellucian team at our events! 🗯️

06/01/2026

Community college students being involved in their larger community-- that's what it's all about!

06/01/2026

Crazy how much the college has grown!

It’s Flashback Friday! 📸
Check out this aerial view of campus from 1971!

06/01/2026

Thank you for all your hard work, Lori!

This week's Pay It Forward recipient is a Muscatine Community College professor who is turning a personal cancer battle into a message of hope.

06/01/2026

Thank you for sharing, Dionna!

06/01/2026

Another kind of graduation! Thank you for your years of service making Iowa's community colleges stronger!

05/27/2026

Graduation gets to our hearts, every time. 🎓 In the eyes of every graduate, we see the work. Every part of what makes your campus special can be traced to thoughtful faculty, staff, and administrators. The year-round calendars of community colleges mean many of these employees are already diving into the summer semester, but we couldn’t let this moment pass us by without saying our most sincere thank you. 🧡💙🧡