Southeastern Community College (Iowa)

Southeastern Community College is a public community college in Iowa with two campuses, one in Burlington and one in Keokuk.

Southeastern Community College
Former names
  • Burlington Junior College (1920–1961)
  • Burlington Community College (1961–1967)
  • Keokuk Community College (1953–1967)
TypePublic community college
Established1967; 57 years ago (1967)
PresidentMichael Ash
Students3,601
Location,
U.S.
Colors    Red and black
NicknameBlackhawks
Sporting affiliations
NJCAA Division I
Iowa Community College Athletic Conference
Websitewww.scciowa.edu

History

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Southeastern Community College was formed in 1967 with the merging of two local colleges: Burlington Junior College, founded in 1920, and Keokuk Community College, founded in 1953.[1]

Campus

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The college also has a regional center in Mount Pleasant and a downtown Burlington site which houses the Center for Business and Industry Services. The West Burlington campus serves as the administrative center and main campus.

Academics

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Southeastern is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.[2]

Athletics

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The West Burlington campus offers men's basketball, men's baseball, women's softball, golf and women's volleyball. Women's basketball is offered at the Keokuk campus. These teams have enjoyed much success, including three men's basketball championships (2000, 2003, 2004) and one softball national championship (2003).[3] The school mascot is Champ the Blackhawk.[4]

Notable alumni and staff

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References

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  1. ^ Niehaus-Steffensmeier, Michaele (March 31, 2020). "SCC celebrates 100th year". The Hawk Eye.
  2. ^ "Accreditation at Southeastern Community College". Southeastern Community College. Retrieved 25 January 2013.
  3. ^ "Blackhawk Athletics". Southeastern Community College.
  4. ^ "Champ had a fantastic time with area teens at the Southeast Iowa Science Fair!". Southeastern Community College Facebook Page.
  5. ^ "Thomas is almost ready to be a Hawk". The Quad-City Times. 16 July 2004. Retrieved 2021-07-23.
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