Iowa'scommunity 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.

Community Colleges Overview

The state of Iowa has 15 community colleges. Each community college offers a comprehensive educational program. All Iowans of postsecondary school age are eligible to attend any of the community colleges.

Accreditation

Accreditation of Iowa's community colleges helps to provide accountability to the people of Iowa and to increase effectiveness at the institutional level.

Credit Programs

Iowa's Community Colleges offer a variety of courses for credit. This section provides information about programs offered, program approval, program review and evaluation, and college transfer

Publications

This section includes a variety of reports including: Condition of Community College Reports, Fall Credit Enrollment Reports, High School Enrollment Reports, Financial Data Brochure, Tuition and Fees Reports, and Certified Budget Reports.

Policies

This section includes polices regarding admission, awards/degrees, student residency status, Americans with Disabilities, and FERPA.

Quality Faculty

Quality Faculty Plans addresses specific criteria regarding schedules, procedures and outcomes.

Strategic Planning

This section includes performance indicators and strategic plans.

Data Reporting

The Department of Education prepares three types of manuals to assist the community colleges in reporting data. These manuals are the Reporting Manual, the Accounting Manual, and the Data Dictionary.

Transfer

Information on transferring credits and/or degrees from an Iowa community college to a 4-year Iowa Regent institution.