Bill Allowing Community Colleges to Offer Bachelor's Degrees Passes Iowa House in Bipartisan Vote

State Rep. Brent Siegrist calls 4-year degrees 'very important to Iowa Western'

Iowa lawmakers are moving ahead with considering allowing some community colleges — including Iowa Western Community College — to launch four-year degrees.

Bill allowing community colleges to offer bachelor's degrees passes Iowa House in bipartisan vote

A bill that would allow Iowa community colleges to offer four-year degrees has passed the Iowa House of Representatives in a bipartisan vote.PREVIOUS STORY | Iowa Western could soon offer 4-year degrees as legislature advances community college billWATCH KATRINA'S STORY BELOW Iowa community colleges could soon offer 4-year degreesThe legislation creates a pilot program for Iowa community colleges to offer a limited number of high-demand bachelor…

Iowa House approves community college bachelor’s degree pilot program

The Iowa House approved a pilot program allowing community colleges to offer bachelor’s degrees, sending the bill to the Senate amid funding concerns.

Bill would allow four year degree programs at five Iowa community colleges

Five of Iowa’s community colleges would be able to offer a limited number of four-year degrees if a bill that cleared the Iowa House last night becomes law. Representative Taylor Collins, a Republican from Mediapolis, said it’s a pilot project that would address workforce gaps. “Many of these high-demand careers lack adequate, affordable bachelor’s level pathways […]

Five of Iowa's community colleges would be able to offer a limited number of four-year degrees if a bill that cleared the Iowa House last (Wednesday) night becomes law

Five of Iowa's community colleges would be able to offer a limited number of four-year degrees if a bill that cleared the Iowa House last (Wednesday) night becomes law. Representative Taylor Collins, a Republican from Mediapolis, says it's a pilot project that would address workforce gaps. "Many of these high-demand careers lack adequate, affordable bachelor's level pathways in every part of the state, especially in rural Iowa," Collins said. ".…