Welcome from the President

Independence Community College 1057 W. College Ave. Independence, KS 67301 www.indycc.edu

Office of the President

Greetings,

You served our country at home and abroad with distinction. Here at Independence Community College (ICC), we want to extend our gratitude to you for not only serving our country, but for choosing our college serve you in your academic endeavors. We want to ensure your personal success as you transition to student life at the ICC campus as we understand the complexities, stress, and anxiety that is a significant part of military life—something I know all too well as the son of a Vietnam-era veteran. Thankfully, we have the support in place to do so for our military-connected students.

In January 2021, ICC received a substantial, three-year grant from the United States Department of Education to open a Center of Excellence for Veteran Student Success (CEVSS). Fast forward to the Fall 2021 semester, our very own CEVSS is now a reality for our military-connected students like veterans, active-duty military, National Guard members, Reservists, and military dependents. At ICC, our mission to support you in achieving your academic, career, and personal goals is one of our utmost priorities by aiding in your transition to campus life, completing your degree program, and helping our military-connected students transfer to a four-year university. We have established a CEVSS support team to address these key areas. Their objective is to provide you with essential services, assisting with schoolrelated inquiries as well as offering information about various campus and community support resources that best suit your needs. Our CEVSS is also a place for veterans, active military students, and military dependents to connect with one another throughout their academic journey.

Additionally, ICC was named a Purple Heart College by the Military Order of the Purple Heart in November 2020, in recognition of our support to military members, including veterans and their families. As always, ICC is committed to our military-connected student population. We offer small class sizes, providing you with the opportunity for individualized attention in the classroom as well as in the tutoring center. Our faculty and staff are offered annual advocacy (Green Zone) training, too. This annual training opportunity is an essential component in bettering our understanding of veterans, active military, and military dependents student experiences at ICC.

At ICC, you are a valued member of the student population. We have taken the time to cultivate a top-notch educational experience for you, providing specifically geared attention towards your individual needs. We look forward to continuing to serve you as an important member of our Pirate family. Thanks for making ICC your destination of choice for your education.

Sincerely,

Dr. Vincent Bowhay President