Center History

Built in 1921 as Clarinda Junior College, it became a part of IWCC in 1966.

Mission Statement

Iowa Western Community College is a learning community committed to excellence in meeting the educational needs and improving the quality of life through programs, partnerships and community involvement.

Vision Statement

Iowa Western Community College will be recognized as a premier educational leader and partner, with student learning and success being our highest priority.

Beliefs

These statements of Beliefs support and clarify the Mission Statement of Iowa Western Community College.

• Faculty, students, staff and community partners are equal stakeholders in the culture of our learning community.
• Each and every individual has dignity and worth.
• Community support depends upon identifying and meeting the diverse and changing needs of the people in Southwest Iowa.
• Each person deserves opportunities for lifelong learning and growth.
• Open, honest communication, through word and action, builds credibility and trust.
• Striving for excellence is worth the effort of all college employees.
• Cooperative partnerships, foster college and community growth.

Core Values

Caring

We believe creating an environment where people treat each other with a sense of dignity and self-worth and where people convey genuine concern for helping others to achieve their goals will add value to student learning experience.

Commitment

We believe acting with a sense of purpose, vigor, and passion and merging of our personal and work values will enable us to fulfill our pledge to provide opportunities, which encourage students to reach their full potential.

Challenge

We believe articulating and promoting academic and personal standards focused on raising self-expectations in striving for excellence will provide an environment, which leads to success.

Diversity/Anti-Discrimination Statements

Iowa Western Community College values diversity and supports learning experiences that promote intellectual growth and human enrichment.

Iowa Western Community College does not discriminate on the basis of disability, gender, age, race, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, or national origin in educational programs, activities, employment practices or admissions procedures.

Employment and Educational Equity Coordinators

Equal Employment Opportunity /Affirmative Action Coordinator
   Ms. Joan Ryan     712-325-3234

Title IX Coordinator (Gender Equity)
   Mrs. Jeanine Larsen      712-325-3293

Section 504 Coordinator ADA (Disability)
   Mrs. Jeanine Larsen      712-325-3276

Sexual Harassment Complaints
    Involving Employees
          Ms. Joan Ryan
    Student-to-Student
          Mrs. Jeanine Larsen