EICC Employee Spotlight

At Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC), we're all about the amazing community we've built together. Our awesome faculty and staff are the heart and soul of our campuses, making EICC truly THE Community's College.

Check out these Q&A articles to get to know the incredible people who make EICC such a special place. From their passions to their achievements, you'll see why we're so proud of our team.

Dive in and meet the folks who make learning, growing, and succeeding at EICC so awesome! 

EICC’s Scott Schneider Receives Statewide Honor for Adult Education

June 30, 2025

Scott Schneider, PhD., Dean of Adult Education and Literacy at EICC, has been named the 2025 Outstanding Administrator of the Year by the Iowa Literacy Council (ILC).

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Tianna Perkins | EICC

April 23, 2025

Meet Tianna Perkins, an invaluable member of EICC's eLearning team. Tianna's journey with EICC began in 2015 as a student at Scott Community College, where she joined the work-study program in the Continuing Education department.

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Janet Foutch | EICC

April 23, 2025

Meet Janet Foutch, a key member of EICC’s District Business Services team whose dedication and behind-the-scenes support help make our campuses thrive.

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Melissa Mapes | EICC

April 17, 2025

Meet Melissa Mapes, our dedicated Human Resources Generalist at the District Office. With two years at EICC, Melissa is passionate about education and inspired by the success stories she encounters. She enjoys building relationships with employees, ensuring they understand their benefits, and matching applicants with open positions.

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Tyler Halterman | Scott

April 10, 2025

Meet Tyler Halterman, an inspiring Instructor in the Game and Simulation Development (GSD) department at the Blong Technology Center.

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Courtney Cooper | Muscatine

April 10, 2025

Meet Courtney Cooper, our dynamic Executive Assistant to the President and Stage Director for the Theater Department at Muscatine Community College (MCC).

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Lisa Toppert | Clinton

April 3, 2025

Meet Lisa Toppert, our passionate Culinary Chef Instructor at Clinton Community College Campus. With 3 years at EICC and 34 years in education, Lisa brings a wealth of experience and dedication to the Culinary Arts Department.

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Hannah Cooper | Muscatine

March 27, 2025

Meet Hannah Cooper, our dedicated Science Lab Assistant at Muscatine Community College. With three years of experience at EICC, Hannah brings a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to the Science Department.

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