New student center to offer inclusive spaces, resources and café As part of an on-going initiative to foster student engagement, provide inclusive spaces and promote continued academic success among its students, Kirkwood Community College administrators stated the opening of its new student center this fall will create an [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Long-awaited legislation that unanimously passed the U.S. Senate last month, could affect how much time the public has at their disposal, impact working hours and potentially create health concerns for certain populations. The Sunshine Protection Act, enacted to make Daylight Saving Time a permanent fixture in the lives [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]As part of a larger initiative supporting participation in the political process and to create a more informed student body, campus leaders at Kirkwood Community College encourage the importance of civic engagement as an integral part of the student educational experience and a channel for creating dialog to [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]The Iowa Board of Regents representing the state’s three public universities recently made the decision to no longer require college entrance exams for first-year students as part of their admissions process – a measure that waives exams and highlights a failure of these requirements to reveal solid predictors of [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]As the upcoming holidays bring their pomp and circumstance with festivities and gift giving, excessive spending during this time can have long term financial effects well after the season has ended. And as families and friends plan to gather after a period of isolation during the COVID-19 [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]As the holiday season steadily approaches and winter weather makes its appearance, many people look forward to successfully planning for the new year ahead. However, as this new season arrives, it tends to bring its own set of challenges, and rears its ugly head in the form of [Continue Reading »]
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As many college students matriculate academically in the pursuit of their long-term career goals, they spend countless hours engaging in the rigors of collegiate life. Whether preparing for exams, engaging in research or simultaneously maintaining employment, a common theme among them is the ability to manage their [Continue Reading »]
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Program educators in Kirkwood Community College’s nursing program say that adequate preparation for the work environment coupled with stressing the importance of self-care, is among the driving factors that make their students successful practitioners and outstanding patient care providers. Moreover, strong program outcomes such as training their [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Admissions advisors at Kirkwood Community College say despite minor setbacks in their efforts to recruit new students during the past 18 months, the college has been largely successful in this endeavor in spite of the COVID-19 pandemic. Consequently, the college reported a spike in individual tours and visitations [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]In an attempt to increase usage of their services and strengthen their program offerings, officials in Kirkwood Community College’s Career Services Department held a focus group to gain student input as they continuously assess their resources. As such, they diligently work to firmly establish collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, [Continue Reading »]
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