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EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS 

 

16, 1966, merging the former public junior colleges in Clinton and Muscatine and the vocational-

technical programs sponsored by the Davenport Community School District. In 1979, the district 

acquired Palmer Junior College, making Scott Community College a comprehensive institution. 

Enrollment for the 2008 fall semester was 6,975 credit students and, for fiscal year 2009, more 

than 30,000 (nonduplicated) continuing education participants were enrolled. The district employs 

426 full-time individuals. 

AREA X - KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE 

Mick Starcevich, Ph.D., president; Cedar Rapids 52406; [phone]; 

www.kirkwood.edu 

Kirkwood is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association 

of Colleges and Schools. Since its founding in 1966, Kirkwood has provided a comprehensive 

range of programs within Applied Science and Technology, Arts and Sciences, and Community/

Continuing Education divisions. The college offers 70 programs in the Applied Science and Tech-

nology Division, 13 Arts and Sciences major transfer areas, and 11 Career Option programs. In 

addition, the Community/Continuing Education Division offers extensive programming and con-

tracted training services. Kirkwood learning centers are located in each of the seven counties in 

the service area, linked by the Kirkwood Telecommunications System, an interactive digital tele-

vision teaching system, and the Iowa Communications Network. Kirkwood graduates receive an 

Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree upon graduation from the college transfer pro-

grams. Students in the Applied Science and Technology Division receive an Associate in Applied 

Science degree, or a certificate or diploma, depending on the program in which they are enrolled. 

The college enrolled 15,241 students for the 2008 fall semester. Kirkwood employs a full-time 

workforce of 730 people. 

AREA XI - DES MOINES AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE 

Robert Denson, J.D., president & CEO; Ankeny 50023; [phone]; 

www.dmacc.edu 

Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) is a publicly supported two-year institution 

serving greater Des Moines and all or portions of 23 surrounding counties. DMACC champions 

the aspirations of its students by offering quality programs and courses that lead to high-demand, 

well-paying positions. DMACC’s goal is to improve its students’ quality of life, their financial 

circumstances, and the well-being of Iowa. 

DMACC’s 3,000 faculty and staff members are dedicated to providing a quality teaching ex-

perience that delivers accessible and affordable learning opportunities in an environment that 

empowers students to succeed. 

DMACC was created March 18, 1966. Today, the college has campuses in Ankeny, Boone, 

Carroll, Newton, downtown Des Moines, and West Des Moines. And DMACC offers quality 

instruction via the Internet to communities across central Iowa and worldwide.  

The college is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. DMACC 

offers transfer degrees to four-year institutions; preprofessional programs such as premedicine, 

prelaw, and preengineering; more than 130 degree, certificate, and diploma programs; a college 

parallel program equal to the first two years of a Bachelor’s degree; and developmental courses to 

improve basic skills. Programs are offered for full-time and part-time students. More than 32,000 

students per year enroll in classes for credit, and when combined with noncredit programs, more 

than 64,000 students are served by DMACC each year. 

The following degrees can be earned at DMACC: Associate of Arts (AA), Associate of Science 

(AS), Associate of Applied Science (AAS), and Associate of General Studies (AGS).  The AA 

and AS degrees are designed for students who will transfer to a four-year institution, while the 

AAS degree is for students who complete a career/technical program. The AGS degree focuses on 

particular workforce needs. Short-term certificate programs are also available. 

DMACC also offers a variety of continuing education courses (www.dmacc.edu/conteddesc/) 

that help workers upgrade their job skills and maintain professional accreditation. The DMACC 

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Business Resources staff (www.dmacc.edu/dbr/) works extensively with business and industry to 

provide quality training to new or existing employees. 

In addition to quality academic programs, DMACC offers students a well-rounded selection of 

intercollegiate and intramural sports, career-related and social activities, and academic honors 

fraternities. 

AREA XII - WESTERN IOWA TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE 

Robert E. Dunker, Ph.D., president; Sioux City 51106; [phone]; 

www.witcc.edu 

Western Iowa Tech Community College (WITCC) is a publicly supported, comprehensive 

community college serving Cherokee, Crawford, Ida, Monona, Plymouth, and Woodbury coun-

ties, with a combined population of about 171,000.  The college’s mission is to provide quality 

education and to economically enhance the communities WITCC serves.  By providing a stimu-

lating academic environment, responsive to technological, economic, and social change, the col-

lege prepares students for lifelong roles as effective citizens in our democratic and multicultural 

society.  Accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, WITCC was or-

ganized on December 8, 1966, and offered its first classes on January 27, 1967.  The college 

serves Merged Area XII from its main campus in Sioux City and satellite campuses in Cherokee 

and Denison.  Learning centers in Le Mars and Mapleton also offer educational opportunities to 

area residents. 

Western Iowa Tech offers more than 70 career and transfer education programs and a full range 

of community and continuing education courses.  Its corporate college provides customized-

training and economic-development services to the business community. 

Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, and Associate of Applied Science degrees, diplomas, 

and certificates are awarded to its graduates.  Credit enrollment for the 2008 fall semester reached 

5,425 and the college’s graduate placement rate for 2007 was 99 percent.  Noncredit enrollments 

average more than 30,000 registrations per year.   

AREA XIII - IOWA WESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE 

Dan Kinney, Ph.D., president; Council Bluffs 51502; [phone]; 

www.iwcc.edu 

Iowa Western Community College, organized May 26, 1966, merged with the former public 

junior college at Clarinda on July 1, 1966.  The college is accredited by the Higher Learning 

Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.  The college offers two-

year college transfer programs and 80 career programs ranging in length from one to four semes-

ters. 

In addition, Iowa Western offers arts and sciences and vocational programs for high school 

students.  The college also offers part-time educational programs for adults in its seven-county 

merged area.  Main campuses are located at Council Bluffs and Clarinda with other centers situ-

ated at Atlantic, Harlan, and Shenandoah.  Degrees granted include the Associate of Arts, Associ-

ate of Applied Science, and Associate of Science.  A diploma or certificate is granted upon the 

completion of selected programs.  Full-time equivalent enrollment in 2008-2009 was 5,700.  

Adult and continuing education enrollments exceeded 40,000 during the same period.  The col-

lege employs 300 full-time professional staff. 

AREA XIV - SOUTHWESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE 

Dr. Barbara J. Crittenden, president; Creston 50801; [phone]; [phone]; 

www.swcciowa.edu 

Southwestern Community College (SWCC) began operation as part of Iowa’s community col-

lege system on July 1, 1966. SWCC is a comprehensive two-year public institution approved by 

the Iowa Department of Education and fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of 

the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.  The associate of arts degree is a general 

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