About Iowa Central

Mission Statement

Iowa Central Community College provides quality educational opportunities in and outside the classroom.

Vision Statement

For all we serve, Iowa Central Community College strives to be the premier learning community, and college of choice, preparing the best citizens and workers for our region and beyond.

We will aspire to:

Contribute effectively to the economic, social, and cultural opportunities of our region.

Work proactively with businesses, civic organizations, high schools and other academic institutions to improve collaboration, develop educational and career opportunities, expand Iowa Central’s visibility, and target public and private investment into Iowa Central.

Monitor progress against our priorities, commitments, and aims, using relevant performance indicators, benchmarks, and targets.  Through this assessment, we will maintain focus on our planning process to ensure we continue to meet academic and institutional needs.

Plan and budget annually to provide the framework for making the strategic plan operational.

Iowa Central’s Online Programs are designed for students who have busy schedules, who may not be able to attend on campus classrooms, or who thrive in an online environment.  Full-time students will take two 8 week courses at a time. Our classes are designed so the learner can work at their own pace throughout the week. There are weekly deadlines for forums, assignments, and assessments to help students continue on a learning path throughout the term.

Accreditation

• August 1967 College granted Federal Fund Eligibility
• August 1969 College granted Correspondent Status
• March 1971 College granted Recognized Candidate for Accreditation Status
• July 1973 College became Candidate for Accreditation under the new policy
• March 1974 College granted Accredited Status
• July 1979 Accreditation reaffirmed
• June 1984 Accreditation reaffirmed
• June 2001 Accreditation reaffirmed
• November 2010 Accreditation reaffirmed
• 2011 Accreditation reaffirmed (10-Year)

Accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500
Chicago, IL 60604
801.621.7740

Non-Discrimination Statement

It is the policy of Iowa Central Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age (employment), sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential parental, family or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices as required by the Iowa Code §§ 216.6 and 216.9, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d and 2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational Amendments, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 – 1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794), Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (34 CFR Part 110), and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq.).

If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact Kim Whitmore, Director of Human Resources, phone number 515-574-1138, whitmore@iowacentral.edu; or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661, phone number 312-730-1560, fax 312-730-1576.