Amidst sensors, tools, engines, computers and exhausts, life in the world of automotive mechanics is arguably its own science. In fact, the profession comes with a set of testing metrics among multiple technical variables, as well as standard emissions rules and regulations. However, it is a career in [Continue Reading »]
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Amidst her journey toward leadership, Kirkwood Community College President Dr. Lori Sundberg has always found herself thrust into the role of “firsts.” As the college’s first female president and a former first generation college student, the strategic planner has bravely navigated these roles by solidly establishing relationships, [Continue Reading »]
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As many students manage the rigors of their academic careers, they often find themselves enamored with a myriad of course assignments, experiential learning projects, balancing student workloads, and engaging socially. Therefore, “a full plate” for some might be considered a generous description of their lives. However, there [Continue Reading »]
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As administrators in Kirkwood Community College’s Industrial Technologies department anticipate the start of the new Aviation Maintenance Technology program next fall, they have their hands full. Through a series of ongoing- student recruitment efforts and tenuous days laying the foundation for the program’s academic components, there is still [Continue Reading »]
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As part of on-going training in professionalism and networking, students in the Business and IT Department prepare for their careers by learning the value and benefit of dinner etiquette techniques – a skillset often highly useful in both personal and corporate business settings. Moreover, the required course [Continue Reading »]
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As the demand for highly trained healthcare providers continues to mount nationally, nurse educators at Kirkwood are preparing their students to meet the demands of this growing challenge as they work toward creating a seamless academic pathway leading to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Through a [Continue Reading »]
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College prepares for new aviation maintenance technician program Following a vision that spanned nearly three years, administrators at Kirkwood Community College now see their collaborative planning within sight, and are one step closer to the inception of a new Aviation Technology Maintenance Program. This recent addition to the [Continue Reading »]
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Amidst mounting inflation, high gas prices and rising tuition costs, some student loan borrowers are preparing for the upcoming Debt Relief Plan under the Biden-Harris Administration. The program, which provides relief for most federal loans by the U.S. Department of Education, will grant up to $20,000 for [Continue Reading »]
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Navigating the world in search of meaning and understanding of cultures beyond her native Tokyo, Hiromi Narita traveled across the globe to unexpected places – a journey she said has been pivotal in becoming the best version of herself. Not only has the decision to travel abroad [Continue Reading »]
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After more than five years of strategic planning efforts aimed at reshaping the student experience, Kirkwood Community College administrators recently achieved this goal following the completion of a new $32 million student center – a move they believe will significantly lead to increased student involvement, improve retention rates [Continue Reading »]
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