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4 FORK-TALES

12 PLANTING FOR PROGRESS

Learning English through storytelling

6 THE ART OF HEALING

Painting provides outlet to Veterans

10 LIFTING FAMILIES UP Training opportunity changes life

Ag instructor helps Kenyan farmers improve practices

14 STRATEGIES FOR COLLEGE COSTS

Tips for funding your education

15 PROGRAM LIST

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EDITOR'S NOTES As we put the finishing touches on this issue of

From business owner to medical student, Tyler Gibson discovers the job he was meant to do.

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THE Community’s College magazine, we do so from our homes. As with so many of you, we are experiencing a new reality, working at home in response to the spread of COVID-19.

Hopefully, by the time you receive this, we are on the downhill side of the virus. It is our greatest hope that you and your family are healthy and safe.

This particular issue shares the story of people who are overcoming the odds, including an Army Ranger turned artist, a struggling father of eight sons who launched a new career and life, and a 39-year-old student who decided there’s no time like the present to pursue his dream of becoming a doctor.

The faculty, staff and everyone else at Eastern Iowa Community Colleges has worked diligently during the current crisis to keep students on track toward their dreams. The stories in this magazine are just a few examples of why that is so important to us.

It is the policy of Eastern Iowa Community College District not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status, 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), 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 Debora J. Sullivan, Equal Employment Opportunity Officer/Equity Coordinator, Eastern Iowa Community College District, 101 West Third Street, Davenport, Iowa 52801, 563-336-3487, djsullivan@eicc.edu or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 West Madison Street, Suite 1475, Chicago, Illinois 60661-7204, phone number 312-730-1560, fax 312-730-1576, OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.

magine getting up on stage and performing a monologue in front of a room full of people, the bright lights of the theater radiating heat on your face as you open your mouth and let the words tumble out. For many, this scenario sends a shiver of fear down the spine.

Now, imagine doing that in another language - one you’re still learning. Scary thought, right?

That’s exactly what students enrolled in Muscatine Community College’s (MCC) English Language Acquisition (ELA) program recently did through “Fork-Tales,” a one-of-a-kind performance organized by former Iowa Poet Laureate Mary Swander.

Students from Togo, Brazil, Ukraine, China, Mexico, Sierra Leone, Sicily and the Democratic Republic of the Congo spent several days working with Swander to craft their stories, focusing on the many ways in which food unites us all.

“You see distinct food traditions, but yet a blend of food traditions,” said Swander, who recorded the students’ stories and arranged them into a script.

The play was part of Swander’s work as the Artistic Director for Swander Woman Productions and Executive Director for AgArts, both organizations she helped create that focus on agriculture and the arts.

“You see how food traditions overlap and bond cultures together. There are also a lot of weird foods in this show, too,” she laughed.

From being offered deer meat to eating an armadillo, to neighbors in Sicily bonding over espresso, the ties

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food has to family, ethnicity, place, social settings and community were illuminated as students shared their own fork-tales. Students performed the play at both MCC’s Little Theatre and Grinnell College in Grinnell, Iowa.

The play not only displayed diverse cultures, humor, and the commonality of food, but it also provided a unique hands-on learning opportunity, helping everyone improve his or her English-speaking skills.

“I was a little nervous,” said Domenica Vitale, who emigrated to the U.S. from Palermo, Sicily 15 years ago. “But it was a good experience, through the show you recognize everyone misses their country and everyone brings something, whether that be traditions, food or memories.”

“The thing I really have enjoyed seeing is some of our quieter students who don’t speak that much in class really come out of their shell and become quite the performers,” Riley Smock said.

Vitale recounted visits with her mother and family in Sicily, where food is never far from anyone’s mind.

“Sunday is the tradition, my mom’s tradition,” Vitale said to the audience. “When I was home, my mom made pasta, pasta with tomato sauce. And then, she make Milanese. And a salad. And expresso coffee.”

For Vitale, the experience of performing the play and taking ELA classes at MCC has been two-fold.

“It’s helped me speak much better than before,” she said. “I’ve made friends and we all feel like family, we have a lot of fun together.”

ELA Instructor Rachel Riley Smock echoed this sentiment, expressing her pride for the students’ accomplishments.

“You have to remember this is not their native tongue, most people don’t like getting up in front of an audience anyway, but then to have to do it in a language other than your own is quite frightening and they were just so brave and did a brilliant, brilliant job.”

English Language Acquisition Classes at Eastern Iowa Community Colleges There are students from all over the world taking ELA classes through Clinton, Scott and Muscatine Community Colleges. Classes are offered at multiple locations, including Clinton, Muscatine, Davenport, Bettendorf, Columbus Junction and West Liberty.

Whether students are looking to learn the language for the first time, or seeking to improve upon current skills to move up the ladder at work, EICC can help.

Classroom, small group and computer instruction are used to promote reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. Students learn about personal communication, conducting business, work-related communication and civic engagement.

All EICC campuses offer non-credit ELA classes for free. The Scott campus also offers a credit option.

To learn more, visit eicc.edu/ELAclasses

Watch a video of the performance produced by Public Access Channel 9, which is housed right on MCC’s campus, at eicc.edu/forktales

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cott Community College alumnus turns passion into purpose On any given day, Kenneth Cunningham can most likely be found with a paintbrush in hand blasting music in his art studio, his cat observing the paint strokes from a table, or even perched on his shoulder, while his dog lays happily at his feet.

The scene is a far cry from Cunningham’s days as an Army Ranger and Paratrooper, where free falling from airplanes and traveling the world was about as common as brushing his teeth. Even so, his adventures, the good and the bad, are never far from his mind.

“It’s something that’s going to be with me until the day I die,” he said. “The people I was with and the things I’ve done, it’s going to be influencing everything I paint.”

Cunningham has always loved art. According to his mother, he was coloring in the lines at the tender age of three, and an obsession with drawing shortly followed suit. However, it wasn’t until he retired from the Army after 14 years of service that his passion blossomed into so much more.

“I came back here and tried a bunch of stuff,” he said. “I found out I was sick from the chemicals I was exposed to during the Gulf War and then eventually decided to go back to school.”

In deciding what to study, he simply asked ‘what makes me happy?’

The answer? Art. “I get lost in it, I get goofy,” Cunningham laughed. “My wife shakes her head because if we’re playing upbeat songs I start singing.

If I’m standing up I just start to swing a little bit, dancing to the music while I am painting.

It just lifts all negativity out.”

Cunningham was in a dark place when he first transitioned back to civilian life.

Drawing and, eventually painting, became his outlet. After completing his Associate’s Degree at Scott Community College (SCC), he transferred to St. Ambrose University where he immersed himself in his work as a painting major, bringing to life his experiences. As his abilities and passion grew, so did a light from within, breaking up the darkness he’d been feeling.

“All my instructors pushed me to express myself and it just completely opened me up,” he said.

It was this experience that led Cunningham and his painting instructor, Chris Reno, to develop a non-profit called the Quad Cities Veterans Art Initiative. Knowing first-hand the effects of art therapy, Cunningham wanted to help other veterans who may be struggling.

“Besides my own painting and doing my own work, this is what I’m going to do for the rest of my life,” Cunningham said of providing art therapy to veterans. “It helps people get out of that bad, bad head space.”

The two frequently host art workshops with various Quad City and Coralville, Iowa veteran organizations. Cunningham also displays his paintings at local galleries; he helped the SCC campus celebrate Veteran’s Day this November through a showcase at The Read Gallery in the Library. His hope is to one day operate a brick and mortar location where veterans, active duty and military families can come in and work with different types of artistic mediums including painting, drawing, sculpting and digital media.

“I know the low, and when people in our classes smile or they just start goofing off and making fun of each other, I just sit there and snicker and laugh. I’m bringing happiness to other veterans’ lives and that’s huge.”

Veteran Services at Eastern Iowa Community Colleges For Cunningham, Scott Community College was the perfect choice to start his college career. The opportunity to complete all of his general education requirements first allowed him to focus solely on his art once he transferred. ”I loved being at Scott,” he said. “I met awesome people, including instructors.”

Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) offers a number of services for veteran and military students. EICC is a Military Friendly and Supportive school, a DOD MOU signatory establishment and signed the compliance to the President’s Principles of Excellence.

In addition, EICC was named one of the Home Based Iowa Certified Higher Academic Military Partners (CHAMPs) in 2015.

Veteran’s Services: • Student Veteran’s Association • Joint Services Transcripts • Academic Advising • Campus Certifying Officials • Scholarship Opportunities • Career Placement Services • And MORE!

Learn more at eicc.edu/veteran

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From Business Owner to Medical Student ery few of us know what our true calling is when we’re 18-years-old and tasked with choosing a path. For those who miss the mark, or who don’t figure out their passion until later in life, starting a new career isn’t often an option.

Tyler Gibson didn’t always know he wanted to be a doctor. In fact, he didn’t know what he wanted to do. Like many high school graduates, Gibson took some college classes but after a couple of semesters decided to go to work. The years passed, and by the time Gibson entered his early 30’s he was a successful business owner of an exterior cleaning company. He was proud of the business he’d built, and that nagging question of ‘what do you want to do,’ had all but faded away.

“Once you get busy living you’re just living, and you don’t really think about that,” Gibson said.

And he didn’t, until one day when his wife told him he’d missed his calling.

“She was going back to school to get her Bachelor’s Degree and was studying how people are motivated by different rewards,” Gibson said.

“She said ‘you should have gone into a field where you do something for people, I think you have what it takes…you should have been a doctor.’”

At first, Gibson thought she was crazy. But his wife persisted.

“She was like, ‘seriously, if you think there’s anything else you want to do with your life, consider it because we may be able to do it.’”

A Caring Heart Gibson did think about it, and realized maybe his wife had a good point after all.

“I had two family members who were special needs (his father and brother) and that was really who I was, for the first 18-19 years of my life the medical field was a part of my everyday life. Once my brother and my dad passed away, and I was living as an adult, I wasn’t really in the world anymore of people dealing with medical issues like that.

However, as I got older I started to realize how much those relationships and experiences influenced my personality, what I value and what I care about.”

With his wife’s encouraging words Gibson began to think maybe, just maybe, medicine was his calling.

“She was able to give me perspective on myself, my strengths and weaknesses, and I realized medicine may be a good fit.”

Scott Community College Makes It Possible With the seeds of a new career path firmly planted, Gibson set off to figure out if it was even possible to go back to school.

His first stop was at Scott Community College (SCC), meeting with Transfer Advisor Lindsey Ramsey.

He asked her could, and most importantly, should a thirty-something successful business owner try to go to medical school?

“It was frightening, I was worried in the process of going back to school I would sacrifice our business which was my livelihood. And if I didn’t come out of school with an acceptance to a program, what if I cut the legs out from under me for my current livelihood?”

Ramsey told him it was going to be hard, but he could make it happen.

“It would have been impossible to do this without Scott Community College, guaranteed,” Gibson said.

“I felt like Scott was such a huge asset. Everybody I interacted with were all really great and the online options were unbelievable.”

The online classes allowed Gibson to ease back into college, while still maintaining his business.

The closer he got to reaching his goal, the more support and encouragement he received.

“I guess I kind of gave myself the mindset I’m going to go until someone else stops me. And no one stopped me,” he said.

Embracing the Next Chapter Gibson ultimately earned two Associate’s Degrees at SCC before transferring to the University of Iowa and majoring in Human Physiology.

Roughly four years after he started his journey, he got an email that would forever change his life and make the long nights of studying, hour-long drives to Iowa City, and constant worry all worth it. He got into not one, but two medical schools, including the highly regarded University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine.

Gibson will begin medical school this fall at 39-years-old, and though the road leading up to this moment may be the one less traveled, he has no regrets. His experiences have all prepared him for this next step.

“I feel like the business has given me the maturity to really interact with people and feel very comfortable meeting strangers,” Gibson said.

“It’s also helped refine my work ethic because you have to work really hard when you build a business.”

Gibson is most interested in primary care, though he also wants to explore neurology, physical medicine rehabilitation, or maybe even internal medicine.

“I know it’s going to be incredibly hard, but if I do it I will come out on the other end as a doctor,” he said.

As for being one of the “older” students in his class? “The time passes anyway right? Ten years from now I’m going to be 48 whether I’ve done medical school or not, so I might as well go for it.”

Transfer – The Starting Point of Your Dreams There’s a myth that starting at a community college and then transferring may mean you’re less prepared. But as Gibson points out, “The Carver College of Medicine is a pretty well-respected college and I started at Scott Community College, it gave me everything I needed!”

In fact, four-year colleges come to us to create formal transfer agreements because they want our graduates. Among our dozens of agreements?

New Transfer Major Associate Degrees unveiled just this year, allowing students to start their major at Eastern Iowa Community Colleges.

Starting with us and then transferring also saves thousands on the cost of tuition, plus our flexible schedule including online and evening classes makes it easier to work around your busy life.

To learn more about all of our transfer options visit eicc.edu/easytransfer

“It was indescribable, I cried a little bit,” Gibson said. “It was just a surreal sense of happiness and peace, I felt like I had made the right decision for sure.”

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Miguel Salcedo

has a special spark. And no, it’s not from his welding torch.

“At first I was shy,” he said. “But now I’m like, ‘okay, I got this!’ I’m kind of more respected now.”

It’s something from deep inside, a flame ignited after an opportunity from Muscatine Community College (MCC) forever changed his life.

Part of that feeling of respect also stems from the multiple offers he had waiting upon graduation. During the program, students toured several local companies and met with potential employers eager to hire desperately needed new talent.

Just a few short years ago, Salcedo was barely getting by. The father of eight boys, ranging from ages 24 to infant, was up before sunrise and home after sunset bringing home less than 15 dollars an hour.

“We were really struggling,” Salcedo said of the situation.

Not only was it difficult financially, but it was taking an emotional toll on the whole family.

“At first I was scared, but now I’m a master at welding”

“That job was taking away too much family time,” said wife Malinda Salcedo. “The kids were never seeing him, by the time he got home they were already in bed and by the time they woke up he was already gone for work.”

Eager to learn and provide a better future for his family, when Salcedo heard about a new program that could provide training for an in-demand skill set like welding, he jumped at the chance. Called “Pathway out of Poverty,” the program gives those who qualify the opportunity to complete a sixweek welding certificate at no cost.

“At first I was scared, but now I’m a master at welding,” he said. “I loved it. First of all, it was exciting to go back to school. Second of all, it was cool because the guys here really treat each other like family, even the dean would come out and check on us. The faculty and staff really cared about you.”

For Salcedo the experience was a major confidence builder.

As he talks about welding, you can’t help but notice the big smile on his face and excitement in his voice. He went from knowing nothing about the trade to fielding calls from friends for help welding one thing or another.

“The biggest accomplishment for me was when I passed the certification test,” said Salcedo. “The testing was hard, but I passed it.

That felt good, from having no job really to people wanting to hire me. My classmates and I felt like we are worth something now.”

Salcedo currently works as a welder for a local construction company, and his salary has doubled since completing the program nearly two years ago. His wife, Malinda, can also take comfort in knowing he will be home by 5 or 6 p.m. on a late night.

“I think it’s amazing,” she said of the whole experience.

“Malinda’s really the hero here,” Salcedo countered. “She encouraged me and said ‘I got the babies, go ahead.’”

Even so, Salcedo’s actions have opened the door of the possibility for the whole family. Malinda’s considering taking classes and their older children have seen first-hand the difference education can make.

“I have my diploma framed on the wall,” Salcedo said. “I tell my kids, look man, you can do it.”

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You can earn a Welding Certificate, Diploma, or Associate’s Degree and have your tuition paid.

Iowa’s Last Dollar Program will cover the cost of tuition in more than 25 high-demand programs, including welding. Learn more at eicc.edu/tccweld

fueling our future Salcedo shares story with Iowa Governor

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Salcedo and his wife Malinda recently shared their story at a round-table discussion held at MCC, featuring Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds and Muscatine community partners. Salcedo explained how the opportunity to gain a high-demand skill set improved his family’s life.

The purpose of the discussion was to inform Reynolds of a new pilot project called “Fueling the Future.” The pilot targets adults in low-income families of elementary-aged children receiving weekend “backpack” food subsidies in Muscatine and engages them in a six-week intensive “learn while you earn” upskill training at Muscatine Community College.

The six-week certificate programs include Welding, CNC Machining and Certified Nursing Assistant, all of which are high-demand jobs in Iowa.

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Julia Dieckman is in the business of growing.

As a Muscatine Community College Agriculture Instructor, she’s well versed in the science behind nurturing both crops and student potential.

This skill recently served her especially well as she shared her knowledge and expertise with dozens of farmers. The main difference in this environment compared to a typical day at work?

On her way to meet the farmers, instead of slowing down to allow deer to safely cross the road she braked for baboons.

“In a tiny town in Kenya, so far away, it’s amazing how many things you can have in common,” said Dieckman referring mostly to her work with farmers there.

In February, Dieckman was invited by the Global Ag Learning Center to spend a week in Kenya to meet with local farmers and learn more about their farming practices, with the hope to help increase food security by providing solutions to common

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farming problems. No stranger to international ag travel, she’s been to Ghana, Morocco and South Africa, this was her very first time exploring Kenya.

Crops in the country are grown on small farms, often less than five acres, and include corn, squash, peas, pumpkins, pineapples, bananas, wheat and potatoes.

Most crops are used exclusively for sustainable food.

“It was a very good experience,” said Dieckman. “We talked with more than 30 different farmers, many of them women, just to learn their current practices and discover what they see a need for, what do they need help with implementing and learning? They really want to learn, but don’t have all the resources to do it.”

In addition to meeting with individual farmers, Dieckman, along with partners from the Global Ag Learning Center, spent some time at schools and orphanages brainstorming ways to create a demo farm.

“A demo farm compares and contrasts the difference between current practices and new, improved techniques. The farm will provide a place for farmers and non-farmers to learn about better farming practices, and in turn become more food secure.”

One major tip Dieckman shared is the advantage of testing soil. Most of the farmers don’t have access to testing kits, so examining the pH levels and nutrients in the ground is extremely useful.

“We soil sampled most of the farms we visited,” said Dieckman. “We also discussed rates of seeding. They tend to plant lots of plants together and really need to spread them out. We talked about tactics like proper tillage and soil conservation practices as well.”

Even though they were more than 8,000 miles away, MCC students even got to weigh in. Using a teleconferencing platform, Dieckman engaged in a live video chat with her students, bringing real-world problem solving directly into the classroom.

“Right now we are talking about corn and soybean production, so I set-up an assignment and discussion examining why we do what we do here in the U.S. Students were also asked to provide their recommendations to the Kenyan farmers and discuss what they would do if creating a demo farm.”

She hopes this little taste of global agriculture is something students can look forward to in the future. The new partnerships and connections made during the trip may lead to other unique learning opportunities for students.

“It’s exciting,” she said of the whole experience and future possibilities. “From teaching people in Kenya, to teaching students the right things to do, there are no limits to who we’re willing to work with and educate. It’s been fun for me to learn from a different perspective.”

Helping farmers improve their practices NEW AG PROGRAM STARTING THIS FALL!

Industrial Hemp Production

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One of the first plants spun into fiber thousands of years ago is making a comeback.

Beginning in 2020, hemp production is legal in the United States under the guidance of each individual state. Muscatine Community College has developed a new diploma program to provide the training needed to succeed in this developing area. The one-year program puts students on the cutting edge of this new field.

In the program, students will learn how to grow, harvest, process and market industrial hemp.

Hemp is a versatile plant, perfect for small farms, those with an entrepreneurial spirit, or as an additional source of income on larger farms. Its uses include food from hemp seed, fiber from hemp stalks, and oil from the flowers and seeds. Products currently made with hemp include body care, textiles, insulation, paper, rope, molded plastics, animal bedding, paint, health food and more.

Hemp offers the potential for significantly higher per acre incomes for producers compared to corn and soybeans, and the industry as a whole is expected to see an explosion of growth in the coming years. Hemp could also offer a realistic way to expand the family farm and be able to financially support additional family members.

Students in the program will complete three specific hemp-related courses, along with others already taught in the college’s long-established agriculture curriculum. Topics covered include rules and regulations governing the industry, growing stages of the plant from seed to harvest, and post-harvest processing.

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Strategies and Tools part is over!

you’ve finally figured out your dream job and found a college program where you can learn all about it. The hardest

The only problem? You’re probably wondering exactly what the cost is and how you are going to pay for it. Don’t worry, you’re not alone.

These are often the biggest questions people have when planning to enroll in college.

Luckily, there are a lot of options out there that can make a college education possible no matter what your budget. If you plan ahead, reduce your costs, utilize financial aid and scholarships, you’ll be well on your way to earning a degree without incurring a ton of debt!

Check out our tips and tricks to funding your education.

Plan Ahead Start by doing the math. Tuition and fees are often the largest sum when it comes to college costs, but there are other expenses, too. You’ll need to factor in the price of books, transportation, room and board (if not living at home), and childcare if you have a family. This will give you a better idea of how much money you’ll need. Another helpful hint? Every

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college is required to have a Net Price Calculator on their site. Do a search on any college’s site and you’ll find it. Just fill in your information and it provides you with the cost for that college, allowing you to compare costs between colleges, side-by-side! eicc.edu/netprice

Apply for Federal Grants and Loans One of the best ways to get money for college is to file the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).

Federal Student Aid provides grants, loans and work study funds each year to millions of students. Loans are borrowed funds you must pay back, including interest and fees. Grants are a type of financial aid you don’t have to pay back. People often think that because federal and state grants are determined by your financial need you won’t qualify, but you might be surprised. That’s why filing the FAFSA is so important. Work Study allows you to earn money to help pay education expenses. These are typically part-time college jobs related to your field of study. Filing the FAFSA is easier than ever thanks to a mobile app and can begin as early as October 1. In order to receive financial aid for the fall semester you’ll need to file by July 15, so you still have plenty of time! eicc.edu/finaid

Explore Iowa’s Last Dollar Program You can earn a Certificate, Diploma, or Associate’s Degree to work in one of Iowa’s high-demand jobs, and your tuition is covered. The state recently introduced a new program that covers the remaining cost of tuition for students enrolled in any one of more than 25 different high-demand career technology programs. All you have to do is fill out the FAFSA. The state then covers the remaining balance beyond the aid for which you are eligible. Even if you receive no federal or state aid, the program will pay your entire tuition. That’s right, regardless of your personal income situation, you will pay no tuition costs. eicc.edu/last

Apply for Scholarships Scholarships are a fantastic resource because they provide money that does not have to be paid back. There are many different types of scholarships available through the college and through a number of businesses, private and public organizations.

There is something for everyone, not just the top of the class. While some scholarships are based on academic excellence, many others are based on factors such as financial need, community involvement, leadership

or area of study. We encourage you to apply, there’s a good chance you’re eligible for one or more! eicc.edu/scholar

Reduce Costs Where Possible If it’s a four-year degree you’re after, you can take your general education classes with Eastern Iowa Community Colleges and save thousands on the cost of college. Not only is our tuition one of the most competitive in the state, but living at home will also significantly reduce costs. Our dozens of transfer agreements make it easy to seamlessly transfer to the four-year college of your choice. New this year, we’ve added 15 statewide transfer majors, providing even more pathways for students to reach their goals and save money while doing it. eicc.edu/transfertcc

Find out everything you need to know about paying for college, including financial aid, scholarships and more

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Associate’s Degrees, Diplomas and Certificate options College Location Key

C,M,S - program available at all colleges C - Clinton Community College M - Muscatine Community College S - Scott Community College CE - Continuing Education program

Programs of Study AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND NATURAL RESOURCES

Agribusiness Equipment Technician - M Agribusiness Equipment Sales and Service - M Agribusiness Management - M Agribusiness - Precision Ag - M Agribusiness Sales and Service - M Agriculture - M Agriculture Systems Technology - M Agronomy - M Conservation - M Environmental, Health and Safety - C, M, S Farm Management - M Industrial Hemp Production - M Renewable Energy Systems Specialist - S Turf and Landscape Management - M

ART AND COMMUNICATIONS

Art - C, M, S English - C, M, S Graphic Arts Technology - C Journalism/Communications - C, M, S Music - M Speech - C, M, S Theatre - M, S

BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION

Accounting Management - C, M, S Administrative and Office Support - C, M, S Banking - C, M, S Business - C, M, S Entrepreneurship - C, M, S Management Supervision - C, M, S Marketing - C, M, S Small Business Management - C, M, S

GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

History - C, M, S Political Science - C, M, S Pre-Law - C, M, S

HEALTH SCIENCE

Cancer Information Management - S Certified Nursing Assistant - CE Community Dental Health Coordinator - C, M, S Dental Assisting - S Dental Hygiene - C, M, S Emergency Medical Services - C, M, S Health Information Technology - S Medical Assistant - C, M, S Mortuary Science - C, M, S Nursing, Associate's Degree - C, S Practical Nursing - C, M, S Pre-Chiropractic - C, M, S Pre-Health Professional - C, M, S Radiologic Technology - S Respiratory Care - C, M, S Sonography - S Surgical Technology - S Veterinary Technician - M

HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM

AND MATHEMATICS

Culinary Arts - M, S Hospitality Management - M, S Event Management - M, S

HUMAN SERVICES

American Sign Language - S Early Childhood Education - M, S Education - C, M, S Physical Education and Recreation - C, M, S Psychology - C, M, S Social Work - C, M, S Sociology - C, M, S

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Augmented and Virtual Reality - S Cybersecurity - C, M, S Networking for Cybersecurity - C, M, S Networking for Systems and Security - C, M, S Programming - C, M, S Web Development - C, M, S

Biology - C, M, S Chemistry - C, M, S Environmental Science - C, M, S Mathematics - C, M, S Physical Science - C, M, S Pre-Engineering - C, M, S

TRANSPORTATION, DISTRIBUTION AND LOGISTICS

Auto Collision Repair Technology - S Automotive Technology - S Diesel Technology - S Supply Chain and Logistics - C, M, S Truck Driving - CE

TRANSFER

Liberal Arts - C, M, S

MANUFACTURING

CNC/Machining - S CNC Programming - S Manual Machining - S Engineering Technology - Automation - C, M, S - Basic Electricity - C, M, S - Basic Electronics - C, M, S - Electrical Systems - C, M, S - Electromechanical - C, M, S - Process Control Technology - C, M, S Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning - S Mechanical Design Technology - C, M, S Technical Studies - C, M, S Welding - C, M, S

SCIENCE, ENGINEERING

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