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Community college students, programs highlighted at Iowa Senate during Community College Day
Summary
Students and staff from community colleges across Iowa were introduced on the Senate floor and senators highlighted workforce programs including DMACC’s electric utility and power line technology program and a cohort of 28 paramedic students.
Students and staff from community colleges across Iowa were introduced on the floor of the Iowa Senate as senators marked Community College Day at the State Capitol.
Senators used the morning proceedings to welcome delegations from Hawkeye Community College, Ellsworth Community College, Marshalltown Community College (Iowa Valley Community College District), Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC), Western Iowa Tech Community College, Iowa Central Community College, Iowa Lakes Community College, Northwest Iowa Community College, Kirkwood Community College and Indian Hills Community College.
The introductions highlighted workforce and training programs. Senator Trone Garriott (Dallas) said DMACC is on site to “highlight the transformative role of workforce focused education,” noting the college’s electric utility and power line technology program. He also said 28 paramedic students were present and “nearly halfway through their rigorous training” and that many already work as EMTs and firefighters. Other senators named leadership and advocacy programs, nursing and workforce training programs, and invited colleagues and the public to visit displays in the rotunda.
Senator Sires (Blackhawk) introduced the event as “leadership in action” for 15 community colleges and specifically welcomed Hawkeye Community College. Senator Sweeney (Hardin) welcomed Ellsworth and Marshalltown delegations; Senator Alans (Woodbury) introduced Western Iowa Tech students and accompanying staff; Senator Kreinbrink (Webster) introduced Iowa Central Community College and its president; Senator Rowley (Dickinson) introduced Iowa Lakes students and their legislative liaison; and Senator Westridge (Waapello) acknowledged Indian Hills Community College and its nursing program.
The introductions were primarily ceremonial: senators recognized students and instructors, described local workforce training strengths and encouraged others to speak with visiting students and staff. No formal policy action or votes resulted from the introductions.
Senators and college representatives reminded colleagues that college booths and informational displays were available in the rotunda throughout the day.
