Iowa Administrative Code 281-24.5(6) requires Iowa’s community colleges to prepare and publish five-year strategic plans. The Department of Education collects these plans and reports on key practices implemented as a result of the planning process through the state accreditation process.

Area: CollegeStart & End Year
Area 1: Northeast Iowa Community College2022-2024
Area 2: North Iowa Area Community College2018 - 2023
Area 3: Iowa Lakes Community College2024 - 2028
Area 4: Northwest Iowa Community College2022 - 2026
Area 5: Iowa Central Community College2020 - 2023
Area 6: Iowa Valley Community College2020 - 2026
Area 7: Hawkeye Community College2021 - 2025
Area 9: Eastern Iowa Community College2021 - 2024
Area 10: Kirkwood Community College2024 - 2027
Area 11: Des Moines Area Community College2023 - 2028
Area 12: Western Iowa Tech Community College2021 - 2024
Area 13: Iowa Western Community College2024 - 2027
Area 14: Southwestern Community College2021 - 2025
Area 15: Indian Hills Community College2021 - 2024
Area 16: Southeastern Community College2023 - 2028