General EducationĮducation is the foundation of a democratic society. Learners will analyze the interconnected world in which they live, how various factors in one area can affect other areas, the existence and value of diverse perspectives, and the importance of respecting all human life in a global society. Learners will develop skills and behaviors necessary to be successful in ever-changing life and work environments. Learners will conduct research, evaluate information, analyze problems, and apply the results to construct appropriate responses to questions and/or problems. Learners will evaluate and apply effective use of information and ideas in written, oral, and visual forms of communication. North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) has identified four core competency areas that we believe every student who graduates from NIACC will need to be successful as a professional, regardless of academic program. Enhance TeachingĮnhance teaching by supporting faculty development informed by best practice, focused on promoting innovation and implementing effective instructional and assessment techniques. Forge and Support Strong Partnershipsįorge and support strong partnerships with schools, businesses, and communities by developing tailored services and programs designed to respond to the educational, workforce, and economic needs of today and tomorrow. Elevate Organizational ExcellenceĮlevate organizational excellence through the strategic use of resources and by creating an inspiring and engaging culture for all employees. Improve student and stakeholder experiences by providing an environment that is accessible, inclusive, supportive, engaging, and safe for all. Improve Student and Stakeholder Experiences Increase student success and enrollment by offering quality and relevant educational experiences, proactive student support systems, and academic and non-academic opportunities that are both dynamic and diverse. Our Strategic Priorities Increase Student Success and Enrollment North Iowa Area Community College will transform our region into a center of opportunity by creating high-quality learning experiences, providing exceptional services, and forging collaborative partnerships that prepare students, businesses, and communities for success in a diverse, global society. North Iowa Area Community College enriches lives through comprehensive educational opportunities, a commitment to learner success, community engagement, and leadership. Noele Beaver, Secretary and Treasurer, North Iowa Area Community College Strategic Plan 2018-2023 Our Mission: To Enrich Lives Jean Torgeson, Certified Legal Nurse Consultant, Manly, 2001-2019 John Rowe, Financial Advisor, Mason City, 2013-2019 Jim Niemants, Financial Advisor, Clear Lake, 2005-2021Ĭathy Rottinghaus, Market President, Charles City, 2017-2021 Karen Knudtson, Realtor, Mason City, 1989-2019
Board of Directorsĭoug Krabbe, Board President, Senior Lending Officer, Osage, 2013-2021ĭavid Steffens, Jr., Board Vice President, Norsemen Trucking, Inc., Lake Mills, 2000-2021 North Iowa Area Community College has been accredited since 1919 by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association, 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602, (800) 621-7440. The NIACC Board of Directors assumed operation of Mason City Junior College, which was the first public two-year college in Iowa and one of the earliest in the country having been established in 1918 by the Mason City Independent School District.Ĭonstruction of the present campus began in 1970. The North Iowa Area Community College District (Area 2) was formed in 1966 in compliance with laws enacted by the 1965 Iowa Legislature, which provided for the delivery of postsecondary education in Iowa. The community is served by the Mason City airport and a bus line. North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) is located just off Highway 122, four miles east of downtown Mason City, Iowa, a community of almost 30,000 which serves as an active business center for northern Iowa and southern Minnesota. North Iowa Area Community College Foundation.
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