April 21 Student Communication
It has now been a month since we made the difficult decision to continue the spring
semester online and close our campus buildings, although it seems so much longer than
that. Every day, I hear from faculty and staff about how our students are rising to
meet challenges both academically and personally while continuing to focus on coursework
and academic goals. I also hear how much we as a college community miss being together.
As we connect with you remotely in online and Zoom classrooms or over the phone, we
are inspired by your commitment to succeed and the strength you demonstrate.
Campus Building Closure
The EICC leadership team continues to monitor the health and safety conditions in
our region. The state of Iowa reports growing numbers of cases, showing we have not
yet reached the peak, and Iowa’s governor this past Friday announced the closure of
K-12 schools through the remainder of this academic year. Based upon the best information
and guidance we now have, we have decided to continue the closure of our campus buildings
until at least May 17. While our buildings may remain closed, we continue to be available
to serve you. You can find information on accessing college services remotely at eicc.edu/c19studentservices.
Summer Term and Fall Semester Plans
This week, we will begin to adjust the summer schedule to offer most classes online
or via Zoom technologies. As the conditions in our community allow us to return to
campuses and reopen labs, select summer courses may hold on-campus hands-on labs as
part of summer instruction. Instructors and deans are finalizing plans for summer
offerings now. Early next week, we will communicate revised schedules for the summer
term. We recognize that some spring courses will also need to meet over the summer
to make up hands-on content in our labs. Instructors are looking forward to returning
to labs and working with you to complete your coursework. They will be reaching out
with those plans soon. The Fall Semester is scheduled to begin on August 24. We are
looking forward to engaging with you online, with Zoom and back in classrooms this
fall.
We know many of you have experienced hardships and challenges during this pandemic.
The college provides counseling services, referral to community services and career
services to assist you with your career and job search. As you consider your educational
plans, we know that your financial situation also may have changed. Our financial
aid offices are ready to help you complete the FAFSA, provide documentation on adjustments
to income and work with you to find resources to help with college costs. As THE Community’s
College, our commitment to you stands stronger than ever. Please reach out, we are
ready to help. We promise to listen and respect the changing circumstances the pandemic
has brought while helping you find the best path forward to completing your educational
goals.
Our collective goal is to emerge from this current crisis smarter, stronger and more
committed than ever to fulfill our mission and meet your educational needs.
Stay safe and finish strong.
Questions? Call toll-free 1-888-336-3907, email eiccinfo@eicc.edu or contact the college nearest you and ask to speak to an advisor.
- Clinton Community College, 563-244-7000
- Muscatine Community College, 563-288-6000
- Scott Community College, 563-441-4000
It is the policy of Eastern Iowa Community College District not to discriminate in
its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin,
sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual
or potential family, parental or marital status, as required by the Iowa Code §§216.6
and 216.9, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d and
2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational
Amendments, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681-1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C.
§ 794), and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et
seq.). If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy,
please contact Debora J. Sullivan, Equal Employment Opportunity Officer/Equity Coordinator,
Eastern Iowa Community College District, 101 West Third Street, Davenport, Iowa 52801,
563-336-3487, djsullivan@eicc.edu or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights,
U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 West Madison Street, Suite 1475,
Chicago, Illinois 60661-7204, phone number 312-730-1560, fax 312-730-1576, OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.