Eastern Iowa Community Colleges has named three colleagues as 2025 Emeritus Award recipients in recognition of their outstanding service to students, the college, and the community.
The Emeritus Awards will be formally presented during a ceremony on Monday, June 16. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. at the Scott Community College Urban Campus Community Room, 101 W. Third St., Davenport.
Launched in 2015, the EICC Emeritus Awards recognize retired or retiring employees for exceptional service. To be eligible, individuals must have completed at least 15 years of service and made significant contributions to the college and their profession.
Nominations are submitted by peers and supported with letters from supervisors, colleagues, students, and community members. A selection committee reviews the nominations and recommends recipients to the Chancellor. The awards are formally bestowed by the EICC Board of Trustees.
2025 Emeritus Honorees:
Faculty Emeritus Shirley Turnis
Turnis served as a math instructor, department coordinator, Phi Theta Kappa advisor, and peer tutor supervisor at Clinton Community College. Over her 23-year career, she championed academic excellence and innovation, including the creation of a graphing calculator checkout program and leadership in online learning. She received the Connie Campbell Award for exemplary service, the Alumni Association Outstanding Faculty Award, and is a two-time e11 Finalist in online teaching. Even in retirement, Turnis continues teaching as an adjunct math instructor at a local high school.
Staff Emeritus Jenifer Green
Green served EICC for 18 years in roles including executive assistant to the Clinton Community College president and executive assistant to the dean of professional programs. She played a central role in onboarding new leadership, coordinating advisory boards, and mentoring colleagues across departments. Green also served 12 years on the Clinton Community School District Board and is currently Vice President of the Clinton County Development Association (CCDA). She was recognized as a YWCA Woman of Achievement and is set to serve as CCDA President in 2026.
Staff Emeritus Tammy Hoover
Hoover’s 38-year career with EICC included roles as computer operator, production operator, and a leading member of the Information Services Team. She was instrumental in multiple technology transitions — including Y2K testing and the implementation of the Colleague system — ensuring that IT systems served students and staff effectively. She received the Chancellor’s Award for Distinguished Service and was widely known for her calm leadership, technical knowledge, and support of student-centered operations.
For more information about the Emeritus Awards, visit eicc.edu/emeritus.