Lycke joins NIACC as Community Education Program Manage
Allison Lycke has joined North Iowa Area Community College as Community Education Program Manager based in Garner. She will succeed the position of Carol Peterson who retires Sept. 8.Lycke will be based in the Garner Education Center, located at 325 8th Street in Garner. As Community Education Program Manager, she will coordinate educational course offerings in […]
New Member Joins RSVP Advisory Council
Carol Peterson of Garner has joined the Advisory Council of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of North Central Iowa. This fall Carol will be retiring as the NIACC Community Education Program Manager based in Garner and was formerly the County Extension Director for Winnebago County.The council provides feedback to RSVP staff in order […]
Semester Kick-Off: Lifelong Learning Institute Coffee
The Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI) at North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) will start the semester off with a cup of coffee and a chance to meet new members, potential members, and faculty of the Lifelong Learning Institute.NIACC President Dr. Steve Schulz and Darshini Jayawardena, Director of the Lifelong Learning Institute, will kick off the […]
NORTH IOWA AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DEAN’S AND PRESIDENT’S LIST
NORTH IOWA AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGEDEAN’S LIST2017 SPRING TERM(Students who complete a minimum of six semester hours and earn a 3.25-3.49 term grade point average in an academic semester will be honored by being named to the Dean’s List.)ALEXANDER Joshua A.E. StevensALLISON Kayla Joy ZolmanBATAVIA Tucker Douglas BlackBELMOND Ciera Jean AskildsonBrady Jon BockDaniel Curtis ChapmanDrew Allen […]
Volunteers Needed to Make Lifelong Difference in Individuals’ Lives
Diploma or dropout?For many students who struggle with reading, their future could go either route. Multiple studies indicate that students who can’t read proficiently are four times more likely than skilled readers to drop out of school. Students who are proficient in reading struggle less in other subjects, increasing their chances of graduation.One key to […]
Middle School Girls Get a Lesson in Augmented Reality, 3D Design, Design Thinking and More This Summer
Verizon Innovative Learning and North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) partner to bring Hands-On Workshops in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math to Prepare and Inspire Young Girls for the Careers of the FutureThis summer, Verizon Innovative Learning launches its first program addressing the need for more girls, especially those in rural America, to be prepared […]
NIACC Receives Integrated Education and Training Grant
NIACC’s Adult Education & Literacy Program was recently awarded an Integrated Education and Training grant by the Iowa Department of Education. The grant is designed to provide classes that combine specific career training activities with basic skills instruction in math and literacy related to that field. According to the Iowa Department of Education, the overall […]
RSVP Volunteers Honored for Service in North Central Iowa
Volunteers throughout North Central Iowa were honored for their years of service to their communities during RSVP’s annual Volunteer Celebration on June 1.RSVP of North Central Iowa staff presented 35 Outstanding Volunteer Awards to individuals who volunteer in the four counties RSVP serves: Cerro Gordo, Hancock, Winnebago and Worth.The volunteers honored serve in a variety […]
Drake Returns to NIACC!
A Mason City native, Dr. Janet Ahlman McMahill, is the driving force behind a new leadership development degree coming to the NIACC campus this fall. The program is the result of collaborative planning with NIACC President Steve Schulz and Drake professors experienced with “just-in-time” college courses. Starting in the fall, Drake will offer a 30-credit […]
HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY GRADUATION HELD AT NIACC
The 2017 High School Equivalency Diploma (formerly GED®) graduation ceremony was held at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 31 in the Activity Center on the NIACC campus. Four student speakers shared their journeys with the guests, and the NIACC Foundation also awarded NIACC scholarships to top-scoring graduates. A reception for graduates, families, friends, and supporters […]
NIACC Extreme Makeover: College Edition Winners Announced
Congratulations to Leah Bormann and Cody Whitehurst, both of Mason City; they are the winners of North Iowa Area Community College’s Extreme Makeover: College Edition. Each will receive free NIACC tuition plus textbooks and more for the 2017-18 school year.Bormann was excited to be selected as one of the winners. “This is an amazing opportunity […]
NIACC Recognized over 550 Graduates at Commencement
During the North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 5, over 550 graduates were awarded 615 Degrees, diplomas and certificates.Several Honors and Awards were also presented.NIACC’S Class of 2017 represented 8 countries, 11 states, and 90 Iowa communities. (*Midyear Graduate) Albia Matthew Alan Baker Alexander James Richard Storr Allison Melissa Sue […]
NIACC 2017 GRADUATION PRESS RELEASE – HONORS
North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) graduates were recognized during the May 5, 2017, commencement. Special Honors and Awards include:HALL OF FAME CANDIDATES(Graduates earning all A’s at NIACC)Evan E. Applegate, Clear Lake Kendall E. Cornick, Mason City Janice S. Nierling, Mason City Elizabeth M. Ouverson, Mason City Brady R. Ott, Greene Adriana M. Printy, Osage […]
NIACC Graduation Commencement May 5
North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) Commencement: May 5, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the NIACC Gymnasium.A Graduation Reception for graduates, friends, and family will be held prior to Commencement from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. in Muse Norris Conference Center.Doors to the gymnasium open at 5:45 p.m.# # #Ref # 6131
