Accreditation & Mission
Accreditation
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. HLC accreditation 
means our programs meet or exceed the standards for academic excellence set for every
public and private college in a 19-state region. The colleges are approved by the
Iowa Department of Education and the Board of Regents. Individual programs are accredited
by associations within their respective fields.
EICC is accredited by the Iowa Department of Education, which also approves all of its academic programs. A comprehensive visit by the Iowa Department of Education is was completed in the 2019-2020 academic year. An interim visit is scheduled for 2024-2025.
Mission Statement
Deliver high-quality education and training that prepares a skilled workforce, provides
equitable access to higher education, and builds and strengthens our communities.
Vision
Changing lives and building communities.
Statement of Core Values
At EICC, our values guide our mission, vision, and professional standards. We believe
demonstrating a commitment to values requires continuous reflection, and we will hold
ourselves accountable to practice these values at our institution.
DISCOVERY – We believe learning is an ongoing process of discovery and achieving academic excellence depends upon the exchange of ideas, the ability to ask questions, constructive feedback, and academic freedom.
SOCIAL JUSTICE – We seek to foster social justice in the communities we serve and to make our campuses accessible and inclusive, with equitable resources and opportunities for all.
BELONGING – We work to create spaces where each individual feels safe and welcome, and where everyone can thrive and flourish.
COLLABORATION – We are committed to building dynamic relationships that lead to meaningful communication and informed decision-making that considers and values the diverse perspectives of students, faculty, staff, and our community.
CARETAKING – We recognize all resources have limits, and we commit to sustainable stewardship of our colleges and communities, our bodies and minds, and our environment.
Adopted by EICC Board of Trustees December 20, 2021
Questions? Call toll-free 1-888-336-3907, email eiccinfo@eicc.edu or contact the college nearest you and ask to speak to an advisor.
- Clinton Community College, 563-244-7000
- Muscatine Community College, 563-288-6000
- Scott Community College, 563-441-4000
It is the policy of Eastern Iowa Community College District not to discriminate in
its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin,
sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual
or potential family, parental or marital status, as required by the Iowa Code §§216.6
and 216.9, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d and
2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational
Amendments, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681-1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C.
§ 794), and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et
seq.). If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy,
please contact Debora J. Sullivan, Equal Employment Opportunity Officer/Equity Coordinator,
Eastern Iowa Community College District, 101 West Third Street, Davenport, Iowa 52801,
563-336-3487, djsullivan@eicc.edu or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights,
U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 West Madison Street, Suite 1475,
Chicago, Illinois 60661-7204, phone number 312-730-1560, fax 312-730-1576, OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.