News Archives
Articles from June 2014 to present.
SCC Offers Free Assistance with Financial Aid Applications on Nov 4
10/21/2020
Southeastern Community College will offer complimentary assistance with completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at its FAFSA Ready Iowa event on Wednesday, November 4. The event will take place from 3 to 6 p.m. at both the West Burlington and Keokuk campuses. The West Burlington event will be held in Room 192 and the Keokuk event will be located in Room 417.
SCC Receives Federal Grant to Boost Student Success and Retention
8/20/2020
Southeastern Community College (SCC) has received a grant from the US Department of Education to continue its Student Support Services Program. The five-year grant will provide $380,984 annually to fund programming and initiatives designed to increase college retention and graduation rates of program participants.
SCC Rolls Out New Early Childhood Education Degree
8/6/2020
This fall, SCC will offer an Early Childhood Education Associate of Applied Science Degree.
Schulz, Mansheim named SCC 2020 Distinguished Alumni
7/27/2020
Southeastern Community College will host receptions for this year's Distinguished Alumni honorees prior to the August 1 graduation ceremonies.
SCC Returns to Face-to-Face Classes in August, Rolls Out Reopening Plan
7/22/2020
Southeastern Community College will resume face-to-face classes and limited campus activities with safety accommodations when students return August 19.
SCC Accepting Nominations for Distinguished Alumni
7/16/2020
Southeastern Community College (SCC) is accepting nominations for the 2021 Distinguished Alumni Award. Nominations are due online by 4:30 p.m. Thursday, August 1.
Iowa Wesleyan University and Southeastern Community College Sign Memorandum of Understanding, Strategic Partnership Opportunity
7/14/2020
SCC and IW sign MOU to explore working together to build formalized partnership.
SCC Statement on Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion
6/18/2020
The pain, fear and anger we are all feeling in the aftermath of recent events have again brought to light the tragic consequences of our nation's struggle to truly overcome the evils of injustice and inequality.
Tuition-Free Degrees Offered at SCC
6/3/2020
Students entering select SCC programs this fall may be eligible for a scholarship that foots the tuition bill, thanks to a program through the State of Iowa's Future Ready Iowa initiative.
SCC Earns Re-Accreditation for Concurrent Instruction
5/18/2020
Southeastern Community College received re-accreditation from the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP) Accreditation Commission.
SCC's Kidtek to Return in June
5/13/2020
Arrangements are set for SCC's popular Kidtek University learning program to take place this summer.
SCC's Ash wins national Pacesetter award
5/1/2020
Dr. Michael Ash, president of Southeastern Community College (SCC) in West Burlington, Iowa, has been named the 2020 Pacesetter of the Year by the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations (NCMPR). The award recognizes a two-year college chief executive officer who has demonstrated special leadership and support in college communication and marketing.
SCC to extend online class delivery for remainder of spring semester, limit campus attendance
3/23/2020
SCC continues to monitor the evolving coronavirus COVID-19 situation and to share relevant information with employees and students as it becomes available.
Annual SCC Great Tastes Fundraiser Moved to May 1
3/18/2020
The annual Southeastern Community College (SCC) Foundation Great Tastes event is rescheduled to take place Friday, May 1, at the PZAZZ! Entertainment Complex in Burlington, Iowa. The benefit begins at 6 p.m with the live auction starting at 8 p.m.
SCC to Extend Spring Break, Transition to Online Class Delivery Starting March 25
3/13/2020
SCC continues to monitor the evolving coronavirus COVID-19 situation and to share relevant information with employees and students as it becomes available. While the Iowa Department of Public Health has confirmed COVID-19 cases in other parts of Iowa, there are none in the SCC service area of southeast Iowa.
SCC Takes Steps to Protect Campus Community from the Coronavirus
3/11/2020
Officials at Southeastern Community College have implemented a plan to address coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns and to ensure the safety of the campus community.
SCC Hosts Regional Science Fair
3/10/2020
Southeastern Community College will host the 40th annual Southeast Iowa Superconference Science Fair on Thursday, March 12 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the John H. Witte, Jr. Hall of Sciences on the West Burlington campus. Judging will start at 9:15 a.m.
SCC Reaffirmation of Accreditation, Receives High Marks for Quality
2/20/2020
Southeastern Community College was recently notified by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) that its accredited status will continue. The college will undergo its next evaluation in the 2029-2030 academic year. SCC was assessed on a number of criteria, including the quality of teaching, student achievement, academic rigor, and strategic planning.
STEMFest Returns to SCC February 22
2/11/2020
The annual Southeast Iowa Regional Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Festival (STEMFest) will take place at SCC's West Burlington campus on February 22, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. The family-friendly event is a joint effort among SCC, the Southeast Iowa STEM Region, the Lee County Economic Development Group, Greater Burlington Partnership, local businesses, manufacturers and area educators.
SCC Nursing Graduates Outperform State, National Averages
2/4/2020
In the last quarter of 2019, 100% of nursing students who graduated from SCC's LPN and RN programs successfully passed the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) as reported by the Iowa Board of Nursing.