Hello from your favorite community college people! If you've been a regular reader of our weekly newsletter, you'll see that we've added a couple of sections. "Chat at the Watercooler" will be a weekly snapshot of the CCforIowa staff's week--funny things that happened to us, shows we're watching, or a...
NCC was a finalist for the Aspen Prize Aspen Institute Celebrating Community College month with MCC President Naomi DeWinter Muscatine Journal Silent Sufferers: Mental Health at Community Colleges Podcast Podbean Increasing Workforce Equity Through Skills-Based Hiring Podbean
Community Colleges got a shout-out from former First Lady Michelle Obama! Illinois Articulation Initiative Act assures major coursework taken at an Illinois community college to be able to be transferred to any Illinois higher education institution Two Community Colleges That Reimagined the Student Experience Share the Top Aspen Prize Successes...
Talking about diversity and inclusion is a crucial step in achieving equity. It is very common to feel unsure of how to start a conversation about these topics, especially when diversity, equity, and inclusion topics are so divisive. Using quotes can be a safe and strategic way to bring up...
Monica is moving this week to a new apartment in Sherman Hill and is seriously contemplating her vast collection of books. (Her friends kindly helping her move would also appreciate it if she got rid of some!) If anyone is looking to build some muscle, carry a few 50 lb...
Bill List - April 21, 2023 Category Bill # Sponsor Bill Explanation Comments Registration Status PRE-FILED FILED Fiscal & Funding HSB 120 Governor Excludes values of mobile home parks, manufactured home communities, land-leased communities, assisted living facilities, parcels primarily used or intended for human habitation containing three or more separate...