You have /3 articles left. Sign up for a free account or log in. After tussling over proposed legislation to allow community colleges to offer a bachelor’s of ...

Erie County Community College will launch the Practical Nursing certificate program in August 2026 for a duration of one year. This program aligns with the college's commitment to offer academic ...

The House approved a pilot program (HF 2649) for community colleges to offer bachelor's degrees in high-demand fields like nursing and agriculture.

The program was placed on hold in 2025 while the college worked to meet state board of nursing requirements tied to a plan it submitted in 2018.

The initiative faced criticism from Iowa's private colleges, fearful that their enrollment and financial stability may be threatened by community colleges offering four-year degrees.