Community Colleges Technical Assistance Webinars & Recordings

Webinar

The Bureau of Community Colleges is hosting a series of technical assistance sessions to provide guidance and support to community college administrators and staff on a variety of programs and topics.

Participants are encouraged to register via the links below and can submit any specific topics they would like to see addressed during the webinar.

Additional technical assistance webinars will be added throughout the winter and spring months.

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Upcoming Technical Assistance Webinar Dates & Topics

  • Sept. 18, 2025 - 3 p.m. -  Navigating Iowa Transfer Majors: Frameworks, Processes and Implementation within STICS - This training will provide an overview of the foundational elements of Iowa Transfer Majors, with a focus on the required Discipline Frameworks that guide their development. Participants will also receive instruction on the processes and requirements for adopting or modifying transfer majors within the State of Iowa Curriculum System (STICS). The session is intended for academic leaders, curriculum coordinators, and faculty engaged in transfer pathway development and program alignment.
  • Sept. 25, 2025 - 3 p.m. -  Concurrent Enrollment: Roles, Responsibilities, and Compliance under the NACEP framework - This training session will engage nonpublic school personnel and community college representatives in a discussion of the processes and requirements associated with the National Association for Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP). Participants will gain clarity on roles, responsibilities, and best practices for establishing and maintaining compliant and effective concurrent enrollment partnerships under the NPCE framework.
  • Oct. 16, 2025 - 3 p.m. - Preparing for Summer College Credit: Program Structure, Eligibility and Implementation Strategies - This training session will provide an overview of the Summer College Credit Program, including eligibility criteria, program structure, and institutional responsibilities. The discussion will cover key considerations from the summer 2025 enrollment and highlight anticipated changes to the program. Participants will gain practical insights to support effective planning and implementation at both the secondary and postsecondary levels.
  • Oct. 23, 2025 - 3 p.m. - Pathways Pillars in Practice  - Faculty led meta major orientation for new students.
  • Nov. 20, 2025 - 3 p.m. - Navigating Iowa Code and Rule - This training session will provide an overview of Iowa Code and Iowa Rule. The discussion will cover key terminology and processes.
  • Dec. 11, 2025 - 3 p.m. - Concurrent Enrollment Special Topics: Proficiency and FERPA for AY25-26 - This session will bring together Senior Year Plus (SYP) personnel from both school districts and community colleges to provide guidance on determining student proficiency for program eligibility. The training will also clarify the types of student information that can be appropriately shared between institutions in accordance with FERPA regulations. Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of their responsibilities and options for supporting SYP student success while maintaining legal compliance.
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Previous Webinar Recordings & Materials

  • Recordings and supplemental materials from webinars will be posted shortly after their conclusion.
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