Board Reports
IVCCD Board Report – June 8 Meeting
June 10, 2022
IVCCD Board Approved Tuition, Room and Board Rates for Upcoming Academic Year MARSHALLTOWN –The IVCCD Board of Directors discussed tuition, fees, and room and board rates at the June 8th meeting. The Board approved a tuition increase of $6 per credit hour increase for in-state residents. Tuition will increase from $184 per credit hour to…
IVCCD Board Report – May 11 Meeting
May 12, 2022
IVCCD Board Approved Plans for Esports Management Software Upgrades MARSHALLTOWN –The IVCCD Board of Directors approved plans to contract with ggCircuit, a service provider that specializes in Esports Management software. The service agreement will provide a way to keep the academic and gaming software separate, reducing enterprise-level security concerns. The agreement will include hardware, software,…
IVCCD Board Report – April 13 Meeting
April 18, 2022
IVCCD Board Looks for Bids for Thompson Hall Renovation IOWA FALLS – The Iowa Valley Community College District Board of Directors held a public hearing regarding the Thompson Hall project on the Ellsworth Community College campus. The renovation will not be an extensive renovation; rather it will aim to address mechanical, plumbing, electrical fixes, and…
IVCCD Board Report – March 9
March 10, 2022
The Iowa Valley Community College District Board of Directors reviewed modifications to the District’s Strategic Agenda. Dr. Lisa Breja, Institutional Researcher & HLC Accreditation Liaison Officer, made note of several adjustments, including the lengthened timeline for completion. The Strategic Agenda is a 5-year plan for District improvement, which was lengthened to 6 years (2020-2026) due…
IVCCD Board Report – February 9
February 14, 2022
IVCCD Board Approves New Athletic Programs MARSHALLTOWN – The Iowa Valley Community College District Board of Directors reviewed plans to add new athletic teams on both the Ellsworth Community College and Marshalltown Community College campuses. The Board approved the addition of Women’s Wrestling at Ellsworth. The Board also approved plans to add Women’s Soccer and…
IVCCD Board Report – January 11
January 14, 2022
IVCCD Learns of Workforce Training Initiatives MARSHALLTOWN – The Iowa Valley Community College District Board of Directors learned about workforce development initiatives spearheaded by Iowa Valley Continuing Education. Initiatives include the MAKE It Initiative, Introduction to Energy Basics, and the Marshalltown Learning Academy partnership. Lori Wildman spoke regarding the Intro to Energy Basics, developed in…
IVCCD Board Report – December 8
December 10, 2021
IVCCD Elects Leadership MARSHALLTOWN – The Iowa Valley Community College District swore in the Board members elected at the November 2, 2021 City/School Election. Re-elected to serve 4 year terms were Directors Deborah Jones representing Director District #4 and Joanna Hofer representing Director District #6. The Board also welcomed new Board. Director Jackie Pippin who…
IVCCD Board Report – November 10
November 11, 2021
IVCCD Board Learns About Academic Engagement IOWA FALLS – Ellsworth Community College Director of Student Success, Tracy Crippin-Haake, provided an update on the early alert systems Ellsworth Community College and Marshalltown Community College use to improve student retention through timely intervention. Academic advisors and coaches receive weekly reports of students who are struggling, and those…
IVCCD Board Report – October 13
October 15, 2021
IVCCD Board Learns About Enrollment Trends MARSHALLTOWN – The Board of Directors learned about a dip in Fall 2021 enrollment at the Iowa Valley Community College District. The Board reviewed a report on student demographics, comparing the current year to previous years in the areas of gender, race, ethnicity, residency, and age. Current credit enrollment…
IVCCD Board Report – September 8
September 10, 2021
IVCCD Approves Sale of Orpheum Theater IOWA FALLS – The Iowa Valley Community College District Board of Directors approved a Letter of Intent for the sale of the Orpheum Theater Center to the Marshalltown Community School District at the Board meeting on Wednesday, September 8. The school district will take over possession in 2022. The…
