Institutional Effectiveness
The department is responsible for facilitation and support processes involving Process Improvement, Institutional Research, The Innovation Fund, Strategic Planning, and Accreditation.
Faculty & Leadership
Our talented faculty and administration team at Kirkwood Community College provides the expertise and leadership that help students reach their full potential in their future careers.
Our Mission: Kirkwood Community College ensures access to quality education, training, and lifelong learning with clear educational pathways that provide opportunities and support for all students to succeed.
Our Vision: To be the community college leader in regional, national, and global education.
Our Core Values:
- Respect
- Excellence
- Responsibility
- Diversity Equity Inclusion
The majority of our faculty members have earned master's or doctorate degrees, so they are able to share a high-level of experience and expertise. The average class size is 23 students and many classes are as small as 15.
To ensure the quality of your education, Kirkwood follows the criteria established by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) in partnership with state and federal governments.
Institutional Research
Kirkwood's Institutional Research office works to develop data that informs decisions that advance the college’s goals through the collaborative creation and stewardship of knowledge.
“I didn’t know what I wanted to study in college. Kirkwood allows me to experience college life and figure out what I want to do without financial stress.”
Maddi Kain,
North Liberty, Iowa
Faculty and Leadership Team Directory
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Questions?
Kirkwood Community College
6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404
319-398-5411
ask@kirkwood.edu