Spring Start Up 2026
Welcome to EICC Spring 2026 Start Up Week! As we gear up for an exciting new semester, we invite all faculty members to join us on campus for a week filled with engaging professional development. This week is designed to help you reconnect with colleagues, refresh your teaching strategies, and prepare for the upcoming semester. Check out the detailed schedule below to plan your participation and make the most of this enriching experience. Let’s kick off the Spring 2026 semester with enthusiasm and a renewed sense of purpose!
Tuesday, January 13
Wednesday, January 14
Thursday, January 15
Friday, January 16
Tuesday, January 13
Start your day at your home teaching location - Clinton, Scott, or Muscatine.
| 8:30 - 9 a.m. | Chancellor's Welcome Dr. Bryan Renfro CCC – Auditorium MCC – Student Center SCC – Campus Event Center/Rm 2300 URB - Community Room |
Required for Faculty |
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| 9 - 11 a.m. | All College Meetings Campus Presidents Same rooms as Chancellor's Welcome |
Required for Faculty |
| 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Lunch CCC – Auditorium MCC – Student Center SCC – Campus Event Center/Rm 2300 URB - Community Room |
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| 1 - 3 p.m. | Department Coordinators’ Meeting Divisional Deans A Zoom/Teams link will be provided by your Divisional Dean in a calendar Invite |
Required for Program Directors and Department Coordinators |
| 3 - 4 p.m. | The EICC Honors Program Brian Hilton Introduce the revitalized district-wide Honors Program and discuss its benefits, structure, and opportunities for faculty engagement as implementation begins in 2026. Teams Meeting Link |
Optional |
Wednesday, January 14
| 8:15 - 10:15 a.m. | QSCQR | Session A: Introduction & Training Brandon Lange Zoom Link: # |
Required for Faculty |
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| 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Faculty Meeting Divisional Deans A Zoom/Teams link will be provided by your Divisional Dean in a calendar Invite |
Required for Faculty |
| 12 - 1 p.m. | Lunch on your own | |
| 1:15 - 2:15 p.m. | Student Services Updates Michael Beane, Naomi DeWinter, Shelly Cram Rahlf, Tishly Herrington Learn about student support services and discuss scenarios for classroom management. Zoom link: https://eicc-edu.zoom.us/j/92708775344 |
Required for Faculty |
| 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. | Grade Appeal Process Gabe Knight Zoom link: Https://eicc-edu.zoom.us/j/5581645651 |
Required for Grade Appeal Committee Optional for those interested in the Grade Appeal Process. |
Thursday, January 15
| 8:15 a.m. - 10:15 p.m. | QSCQR | Session 2: Ongoing Training Brandon Lange Zoom Link: # |
Required for Faculty |
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| 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Department Meetings as Needed Program Directors/Department Coordinators A Zoom/Teams link will be provided by your Program Director/Department Coordinator in a calendar Invite |
Required for Faculty |
| 12 - 1 p.m. | Lunch on your own |
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| 1 - 4:30 p.m. | Campus Worktime To prepare for the start of the spring semester |
Friday, January 16
| 8:15 - 10:15 a.m. | QSCQR | Session 3: Ongoing Training & Product Use Case Brandon Lange Zoom Link: # |
Required for Faculty |
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| 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Campus Worktime To prepare for the start of the spring semester |
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| 12 - 1 p.m. | Lunch on your own |