Community college leaders look to lawmakers for additional funds, support

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With Iowa’s community college system set to celebrate 60 years of serving students, its leaders are getting ready to work with the Iowa Legislature to potentially implement new degree programs and curriculum.

Community Colleges for Iowa Executive Director Emily Shields said she agrees with lawmakers that community colleges are “one of Iowa’s best kept secrets.”

She hopes community colleges can receive the additional funding and program support to expand affordability and access for high school, college-age and adult learners.

Read more at Iowa Capital Dispatch.

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