Tag: Winter 2017
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EICC in 2017
We’d like to thank EVERYONE for helping make 2017 a GREAT YEAR! From remodeling the CCC and MCC libraries, the construction of the new Urban Campus in downtown Davenport, to new programs like MCC’s new Culinary and Hospitality programs, the new EON Innovation Academy, all the new graduates, Art at…
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Closing the Gender Divide: Megan Loger Interview
Watch more of Megan Loger’s interview for the cover story of the FIRST THE Community’s College magazine! Megan Loger is a first year Diesel Technology student at Scott Community College.
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Go to Black
Go to Black. That ’s a phrase one might hear at the conclusion of a scene in a film or theatre production. But it takes a much different meaning at Muscatine and Scott Community Colleges with both recently introducing new black box theaters. Black box theaters are popular on many college…
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Climb the Ladder to Success
Short-term Training What if you already have a degree but your career needs a professional boost? Consider gaining new credentials or advanced training that can help you move up the ladder or improve your resume, giving you an advantage over other coworkers or potential job candidates. You can find a…
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Taking One Step at a Time
Here’s a common scenario: You’ve been out of school for a couple of years or more, you’re working and maybe even have a child or two. You want to continue your education because you know that, long-term, it’s going to help you get better jobs and raise your income. But,…
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Newly Renovated Libraries
Clinton and Muscatine Community Colleges this year completed massive renovation projects in their library areas. For Clinton, it included the library and main exterior of the college building. In Muscatine’s case, it was the entire Loper Hall, home of their library. Clinton Community College Alumni and others returning to the…
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Urban Campus Becoming a Reality
Things are happening fast at the construction site of the new EICC Urban Campus. The approximately $50 million project enables Eastern Iowa Community Colleges to create a full-service campus. The two buildings, located on the north half of East Third Street between Main and Brady Streets, are undergoing a complete remodel…
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Closing the Gender Gap
Today, women make up nearly half of America’s workforce, and counting – but for many years they’ve largely been concentrated in service jobs and traditional female occupations. Change is coming, however, as women move into jobs long dominated by men. Which suits these three women in Transportation programs at Eastern…
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Leading in Diversity
Enrollment data for Eastern Iowa Community Colleges reflects EICC is the most diverse community college in the state of Iowa. “It is important to all students to feel they belong and are welcome at our colleges” – John DaBeet, EICC Diversity Council Co-Chair Diversity on campus is like opening a door…
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New Scott Community College President Named
With so many quality candidates, it all came down to experience and a great fit. Finding someone who could truly reflect a culture of ‘high aspirations and high expectations’ for staff, faculty and students was at the top of the list when reviewing candidates for the position of president at…
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What I did on my Summer Vacation
No doubt, the students at Eastern Iowa Community Colleges are an active bunch. But the adrenaline seems to amp up even more in the summer. Scott Community College’s TRIO Program put a little twist on the “What I did on my summer vacation” assignments we all received in our school…
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TCC Magazine Becomes Reality
Wow… it’s finally here. After several months of work, a fair share of late nights and the occasional gnashing of teeth, THE Community’s College Magazine is a reality. (We’re calling it TCC Magazine for short.) A dedicated group of Eastern Iowa Community Colleges staff really rolled up their sleeves to…