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ALLEN COLLEGE • DMACC • ELLSWORTH COMMUNITY COLLEGE • IOWA LAKES COMMUNITY COLLEGE • IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY • MARSHALLTOWN COMMUNITY COLLEGE • MERCY COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND SCIENCES UNIVERSITY OF IOWA • UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA
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Discover Where You Belong at UNI At the University of Northern Iowa, students have the opportunity to discover the right major for their success, student life, their interests, academic resources and so much more. From the size of the campus (around 12,000 students) to the academic freedom (more than 160 areas of study), there are a variety of reasons why students have chosen UNI. Discover an education you can afford. No one should have to break the bank to further his or her education. UNI prides itself on being one of the most affordable four-year institutions in the state for Iowa residents. With more than 12,000 scholarships awarded annually, UNI students owe less many when they graduate than students who graduate from any four-year public institution in the state. It’s no surprise that UNI ranks in the top third of all U.S. institutions in Money Magazine’s “2017 Best College for Your Money” list. Discover a campus where you can live and work. With more than 260 student clubs and organizations to get involved with, you’ll have no trouble finding your niche at UNI. There are also more than 5,600 students working on campus, so you won’t have to go far to find employment opportunities. As your new home away from home, UNI will strive to provide everything that
you need to live, learn and have fun. Discover a university that prepares you for success after graduation. You need a university that will help you succeed both before and after graduation. With 95 percent of UNI graduates finding employment or furthering their education within six months after graduation, take comfort knowing you’ll be well prepared for life after college. With internship, study abroad, research and leadership opportunities readily available, you’ll receive an education both in and out of the classroom. Discover a national reputation for academic excellence. With a 17:1 student-to-faculty ratio, you won’t feel lost in the crowd when you step into a classroom at UNI. Our faculty members are dedicated to providing an outstanding education to each and every one of our students. And having been consistently ranked second in the U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Regional Universities (Midwest)” category for public universities, we’re not the only ones who believe that UNI offers a student experience unrivaled by other universities. Discover where you belong at UNI! Learn more at uni.edu.
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IOWA LAKES COMMUNITY COLLEGE
‘Laker family’ becomes a tradition for the Harmon family Iowa Lakes Community College athletics is truly a Laker family affair for the Harmons. RaeAhna Harmon, named conference “Freshman of the Year” in volleyball, is the third in the family to go to Iowa Lakes. All three have been involved in athletics. “As a team, we had an up-and-down year, but as a coach, I could always count on RaeAhna to come through and give her all every match,” said Coach Lea Hartigan. She shines in the classroom as well. Parents Kyna and Doug Harmon live in Waterville, Minn., and the first Harmon to head for Iowa Lakes was their son, Tate. Landon followed his brother two years later. “Coming from a small town, we appreciated the fact that there were smaller class sizes where the students and teachers actually got to know one another,” Doug said. He praised the coaches for supporting students educationally and athletically. “We have found that our children, starting a junior college, have had a great experience — which made the transition to a four-year school much easier,” Doug said. Tate and Landon often brought team members to their house, where they enjoyed family time and joked they had been “Harmonized.” The family has impacted many students over the years.
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UNIVERSITY OF IOWA Why Should You Choose Iowa? Top programs. Ranked among the top 35 public universities in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, the University of Iowa is home to leading programs in the sciences and humanities, one of the nation’s best academic medical centers, and the esteemed Iowa Writers’ Workshop. Online and distance learning opportunities are also available in the Ames area. Create your own path. With more than 200 areas of study at Iowa— including majors, minors, certificates, and tracks—you can tailor your program to your interests and get an education that will help you stand out in the job market or at graduate school. Commitment to success. Iowa is dedicated to helping students excel. Events like Orientation and On Iowa! build skills, teach traditions, and introduce friends. Living Learning Communities help students connect with others that share their interests, while first-year seminars are great preparation for collegiate academics. Best value. Iowa has been named a Fiske Guide to the Colleges “Best Buy” for more than 10 consecutive years. Our Four-Year Graduation Plan can help you start your career sooner while keeping costs down. Perfect size. One of the smallest Big Ten public universities (about 24,000 undergraduates and 33,000 students total), Iowa offers the opportunities of a major university in an environment that feels more like a small college. About 78 percent of classes have fewer than 30 students, and the student-to-faculty ratio is just 16:1.
Opportunities. Iowa undergraduates conduct groundbreaking research with faculty mentors, engage in creative work, study abroad in more than 70 countries each year, and find competitive internships nationwide. Career support. Whether you want to be an entrepreneur or an entertainer—or you’re exploring all your options—advisors can help you research careers, assess your skills, and practice interviewing. More than 400 employers conduct more than 4,200 interviews on campus every year. Outcomes. Job placement and graduate school acceptance rates within months of graduation average 93 percent. Recent Iowa grads are working for top companies like CNN, IBM, Google, Disney, ESPN, Rockwell Collins, US Bank, and more. Vibrant student life. Iowa offers the excitement and school spirit of a Big Ten university. Choose from more than 500 student groups, cheer on the Hawkeyes at one of more than 140 home games each year, or enjoy a thriving arts scene. Campus and community. Iowa’s 1,700-acre campus is friendly and accessible, with most academic buildings and residence halls clustered within easy walking distance. Iowa City has been called one of the nation’s best places to live by Outside and National Geographic Adventure magazines, and is ranked the #5 Best College Town by the American Institute for Economic Research. Come see for yourself what it means to be a Hawkeye. Schedule your visit at admissions.uiowa.edu or call 319-335-1569.
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MARSHALLTOWN COMMUNITY COLLEGE MCC known for popular skilled trades programs Marshalltown Community College has become known for a variety of popular “skilled trades” programs that lead to lucrative careers in two years or less. The programs include Automotive Repair Technology, Electro-Mechanical Systems Technology, Gunsmith Technology, Machine Tool Technology (Tool & Die), Utility Technician (Powerline and Gasline), and Welding. Many area and regional employers come to the MCC campus to interview students and make employment offers before the students even graduate! “All of these programs are growing in popularity because there are jobs available for graduates with both one-year and two-year degrees, and those jobs pay extremely well,” says Angie Redmond, MCC Dean of Enrollment & Student Life. “We have recent graduates making anywhere from $30,000 to $50,000 in entry-level wages. And the icing on the cake is that our likeable instructors are all top-notch, so students really enjoy coming to class and learning.” The MCC Skilled Trades programs are currently accepting applicants. To tour the campus or apply for admission, contact the MCC Admissions Office at 641-844-5710 or email mccinfo@iavalley.edu. Prospective students can sign up online for tours or admission at MCCAdmissions.com.
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ELLSWORTH COMMUNITY COLLEGE Experience Ellsworth Community College IOWA FALLS – What does it mean to experience Ellsworth? This close-knit “family” atmosphere makes Ellsworth students feel right at home. Located in Iowa’s ‘scenic city,’ the beautiful 40-acre campus is located near the Iowa River, just a short walk away from downtown. ECC has more than 55 degree programs to choose from, ranging from nursing to criminal justice and athletic training to agriculture. You can keep busy with an array of student clubs, activities and sporting events to attend. With more than 70 percent of ECC students transferring to a four-year institution to complete a bachelor’s degree, ECC has one of the highest student success rates of any community college in Iowa. Another reason so many students choose to start their college experience at Ellsworth and then transfer credits for a bachelor’s degree is because ECC has dual enrollment agreements with the University of Iowa, University of Northern Iowa and Iowa State University. That means when you enroll at ECC, you can also be enrolled at one of the Regent universities at the same time. Dual enrollment gives ECC students access to academic advising, library resources, athletic events and all the other amenities of the state universities. Many ECC students majoring in engineering, marketing or veterinary medicine choose dual enrollment because it also allows them to save money by earning credits before transferring to a big university. Other ECC degree programs such as nursing, mobile service technology or equine management lead directly to a career after graduation. Many other programs are transferrable, so you can earn valuable (and transferrable) credits while you decide on a career path. Want more? Ellsworth’s equestrian program is currently ranked second in the nation by HorseSchool.com; ECC’s is the only Iowa equestrian program
listed in the Top 15. ECC’s program scored 96.8% out of 100, based on teacher/ student radios, tuition, number of instructed rides per week, horse/student ratio, and a variety of other factors. And ECC’s agriculture program was recently named as one of six outstanding agriculture education programs nationwide by the National Association of Agricultural Educators. Here’s even more good news about Ellsworth … • Over $688,000 is awarded in ECC scholarships each year. More than 70 percent of our students receive some type of scholarship or financial aid. • ECC isn’t the biggest…just the best! Our smaller class size allows you a more hands-on approach to learning and our instructors are outstanding. • ECC has the 17th highest student’s success rate (defined as graduation rate + transfer rate) in the entire nation! If you plan to graduate and/or transfer, why not choose the college where you’re most likely to succeed? • Our faculty and staff are known (and appreciated) for their support of and commitment to their students. • Our intercollegiate athletic programs are among the best – football, volleyball, wrestling, basketball, baseball and softball. • There are a lot of activities, events, clubs and organizations for students. You can be highly involved, meet lots of people, and build a great college portfolio at Ellsworth. ECC offers Panther Preview Days for prospective students. For Panther Preview dates/times or to reserve a space for yourself and a parent or friend, contact the ECC Admissions Office at 641-648-4611 or 800-322-9235 or e-mail eccinfo@iavalley.edu. There’s more information online at www.EllsworthCollege. com.
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MERCY COLLEGE Catherine’s Cabinet: Mercy College Food Pantry - Take What You Need, Leave What You Can
Some Mercy College students — most of whom already receive financial aid — still don’t have enough resources to eat every week.
In an unassuming space, within a small private college, in the middle of downtown Des Moines, a community is showing just how much they care. Mercy College staff began to recognize a trend of more and more students expressing the need for groceries or gas money, and simple items to help make ends meet. Encouraged to create a solution, the need was further reinforced by a national survey by the College and University Food Bank Alliance. Committed to a solution, Mercy College created Catherine’s Cabinet, an on-campus, free will donation food pantry designed to provide one more layer of support for its students in hopes that they are never forced to choose between hunger OR their education. Nothing more than an overflowing bookshelf, next to the Campus Ministry Office, Catherine’s Cabinet isn’t flashy but for the students who need the items within, it can mean the difference between eating or paying for school. Inside, shelves are stocked with a variety non-perishable food items. The Cabinet’s motto of “take what you need, leave what you can” speaks to its namesake Mother Catherine McAuley, founder of the Sisters of Mercy, and organization dedicated to the education and care of homeless women and children in Dublin, Ireland around 1831. Many programs are in place for elementary, middle, and high schools, but surprisingly college students are often on their own. Especially in larger cities, where the cost of living is high is increasing, some students have to choose between paying their rent or buy groceries. To learn more about Catherine’s Cabinet visit http://www.mchs. edu/cabinet
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Enjoy living in every moment. During your adventure at Iowa State you’ll experience e some of your life’s greatest moments. You’ll develop friendships that span the globe and last a lifetime. Learn from professors who will not only challenge you in the classroom, they’ll also influence you outside of it. And explore the interests – be it engineering, art, physics, or finance – that will take you down paths you’ve been dreaming about and some you haven’t even thought of yet. Those opportunities are what make Iowa State University special because they are all available in an environment where you’ll be comfortable to explore, grow, and succeed. Your adventure at Iowa State will prepare you for your dream job, or your next adventure. And you’ll understand that once a Cyclone, always a Cyclone. When you take that first step into your college adventure, you are stepping into your future. The direction you take will be up to you. It will change you forever. You’ll explore in ways you have yet to imagine. Meet people who will fascinate you and study things that will excite and challenge you. You’ll become part of the Iowa State community. It’s not high school any y more. Iowa State is an international university, y, but you’ll find it easy to fit in. You can join clubs, bs, fraternities, sororities or just a broomball team. m. You’ll feel the magnetism and community thatt is so uniquely Iowa State. Your adventure is waiting to be enjoyed. Day one at Iowa State, you’ll get a feeling of excitement and anticipation. You’ll be able to see yourself here, there, and everywhere. You’ll imagine what the first day of classes will be like. What the first night in the dorm will feel like. You’ll expect surprising things. A four-year adventure. Most importantly, you’ll feel welcome. From the moment you walk onto campus you’ll feel a vibe. People will go out of their
way to help you. You’ You’ll meet people from around the world and find out they’re different than you but somehow the same. And you’ll find countless options and opportunities. It will be okay to feel a little nervous when you walk into your first class. Iowa State University is a highly c regarded academic institution. Be assured, r you’ll be challenged. But you’ll find your y rhythm. You’ll love to learn. And when rh you’re done, you’ll be able to compete with yo anybody, anywhere. an If you y haven’t quite decided what you’d like to do for the rest of your life, we welcome you as an adventurous explorer. You’ll find 1,700 1,70 faculty members, 100 majors, 800 clubs, and a diverse mix of students who will play pla a role in your adventure. Your college adventure should be a wonderful experience that will prepare you, enchant you, and become pre you. yo And it will at Iowa State University. The Th campus is recognized as one of the th 25 most beautiful campuses in the United States. Take time to enjoy the U art. a Put on some headphones and take a moment to dream. Let your dreams be b as big as you want, or as small as you y want, but dream in color. (Cardinal and a gold, please!) It’s YOUR college experience and at Iowa State you can e make it whatever you wish. m Four years will go by fast. You’ll graduate. And then suddenly realize how much you’re going to miss the place. The fu fun. The classes. The friends you’ve made. Then you’ll know for sure that you were a part m of o Iowa State University. And Iowa State University will always…always be a part of you. a If this sounds like a college adventure that fits you, yo visit Iowa State University. We’ll show you the campus, residence halls, and what the university has cam to offer students just like you. We’ll talk about what you o want wan and how we can help. If you need financial aid, we’ll help you with that too. Schedule your visit online at www. iastate.edu or call us at 800-262-3810. iastat Enjoy your adventure at Iowa State University.
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