Iowa Capital Dispatch

Iowa Central Community College first in U.S. to receive federal Workforce Pell approval

Workforce Pell Grants differ from traditional Pell Grants in that they are designed for short-term programs, between eight and 15 weeks, and students who already hold a bachelor’s degree can still qualify. Grant funding is also prorated based on the length of the program.

Bill requires accommodation for unvaccinated students in clinical rotations

Senate File 2095 would require private colleges and universities offering degree programs with clinical rotations to, if requested by a student, find a rotation placement where that student would be exempt from any vaccination requirements put in place by that placement during their time in the rotation.

Community college leaders look to lawmakers for additional funds, support

Iowa community colleges are seeking more state funding and policy changes as lawmakers consider expanding programs, including possible four-year degrees. Leaders say new investment is key to boosting access, affordability and workforce training.

Iowa community colleges say few changes needed to meet DEI recommendations

Several Iowa community colleges, after reviewing their diversity, equity and inclusion activities to come in line with recommendations from Community Colleges for Iowa, have concluded that they were already on the right track in their mission of supporting all students.

Iowans weigh in on state’s higher education future

Like many schools, Bondurant-Farrar High School has a bulletin board set up every spring for seniors to announce their plans for after graduation. While some students were headed to out-of-state colleges or directly into the workforce through a trade, half of the board was dominated by cards signaling one of Iowa’s public universities as students’ next step.

Drake University sues local community college over new logo

Two central Iowa schools are pitted against each other in a legal battle over trademarks. Des Moines’ Drake University, while citing an opinion from a...