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 | College | Start Year | End Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area 1 | Northeast Iowa Community College | 2022 | 2024 |
| Area 2 | North Iowa Area Community College | 2018 | 2023 |
| Area 3 | Iowa Lakes Community College | 2024 | 2028 |
| Area 4 | Northwest Iowa Community College | 2022 | 2026 |
| Area 5 | Iowa Central Community College | 2020 | 2023 |
| Area 6 | Iowa Valley Community College | 2020 | 2026 |
| Area 7 | Hawkeye Community College | 2021 | 2025 |
| Area 9 | Eastern Iowa Community College | 2021 | 2024 |
| Area 10 | Kirkwood Community College | 2024 | 2027 |
| Area 11 | Des Moines Area Community College | 2023 | 2028 |
| Area 12 | Western Iowa Tech Community College | 2021 | 2024 |
| Area 13 | Iowa Western Community College | 2020 | 2024 |
| Area 14 | Southwestern Community College | 2021 | 2025 |
| Area 15 | Indian Hills Community College | 2021 | 2024 |
| Area 16 | Southeastern Community College | 2023 | 2028 |
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