Colleges and Universities
Coe College
Address: 1220 1st Avenue NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52042
Telephone: 319.399.8830
877.225.2263 (Toll Free)
E-mail: ude.eoc|ediserpo#ude.eoc|ediserpo
Website: www.coe.edu
Contact: Dr. James Phifer, President
Purpose: The mission of Coe College is to provide students an education of superior quality that prepares them for postgraduate life. Coe College readies students intellectually, professionally and socially to lead productive and satisfying lives in the global society of the 21st century.
Cornell College
Address: 600 1st Street W
Mt. Vernon, IA 52314
Telephone: 319.895.4000
Fax: 319.895.5189
E-mail: ude.egellocllenroc|snoitacinummoc#ude.egellocllenroc|snoitacinummoc
Website: www.cornellcollege.edu
Contact: Dr. Leslie Garner Jr., President
Purpose: One of two U.S. campuses listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Cornell College is unique in U.S. higher education in offering the combination of liberal arts study with the One-Course-At-A-Time class framework. It is also noted for its active residential community, emphasis on student service and leadership, and wooded, hilltop setting.
Cultural Understanding and Exploration
Address: Cornell College
Mount Vernon, Iowa
Telephone: 319.895.5096
E-mail: ude.egellocllenroc|ytnaw-n#ude.egellocllenroc|ytnaw-n
ude.egellocllenroc|nesegnal-w#ude.egellocllenroc|nesegnal-w
Contact: Nicole Wanty, Co-President
Wendy Langesen, Co-President
Purpose: Cultural Understanding and Exploration provides a means for informing and educating students and the general Cornell community about the practical applications and theoretical issues concerning anthropology, as well as enabling a wider comprehension of current cultural issues.
CUE helps sponsor speakers and musicians, hosts debates about topics relating to culture, makes dinners, takes interested students to the Department of Anthropology's Colloquium Series of Anthropological speakers at the University of Iowa, and hosts a monthly, culturally relative film.
Eligibility: Membership in CUE is free and open to all students, faculty and staff members of Cornell College. The general public is also welcome at all CUE events.
Kirkwood Community College
Address: 6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW
P.O. Box 2068
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Telephone: 319.398.5500
E-mail: ude.doowkrik|hcivecrats.kcim#ude.doowkrik|hcivecrats.kcim
Website: http://www.kirkwood.cc.ia.us/
Contact: Dr. Mick Starcevich, President
Purpose: Consistent with the philosophy held by the college and in accordance with the charge given it by the State of Iowa as an institution of higher education, Kirkwood Community College dedicates itself to the needs of its community: it provides accessible, quality education and vocational training. Constantly striving for betterment, Kirkwood opens the way to lifelong learning, as demonstrated by its motto: Start Here - Go Anywhere!
Iowa State University: Linn County Extension Office
Address: 3279 7th Avenue Suite 140
Marion, IA 52302
Telephone: 319.377.9839
319.447.0647 (Hotline)
Fax: 319.377.0475
E-mail: ude.etatsai|1hseneb#ude.etatsai|1hseneb
Website: www.extension.iastate.edu/linn
Contact: Connie Benesh, Design & Public Relations Assistant
Purpose: Iowa State University Extension recognizes that today's most important issues know no geographic boundaries. The most complex problems confronting the community, such as environmental issues, neighborhood revitalization, water quality, health issues, youth development, employment and economic growth affect everyone.
Positive action leveled at these problems leads to savings for consumers and taxpayers. Linn County Extension provides research-based, non-biased education and information focused on addressing environmental, economic, and societal issues. Their local office is available to work with all people, communities, businesses, and organizations in Linn County. Extension is part of an educational network supported by Iowa State University, local county governments, and the United States Department of Agriculture.
Mount Mercy College
Address: 1330 Elmhurst Drive Northeast
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Telephone: 319.363.8213
Fax: 319.362.5270
E-mail: ude.ycremtm.cmm|ecraepr#ude.ycremtm.cmm|ecraepr
Website: www.mtmercy.edu
Contact: Dr. Robert Pearce, President
Purpose: The mission of Mount Mercy College is to engage qualified persons in the work of an academic community. This community is distinguished by its Judeo-Christian tradition, Catholic heritage, and especially by the Sisters of Mercy. The Sisters of Mercy exemplify the spirit of committed service wherever human need exists. Mount Mercy College is committed to providing learning experiences that reflect the importance of reason and the liberal arts.
University of Iowa
Address: 1010 Jessup Hall
Iowa City, IA 52242
Telephone: 319.335.3549
Fax: 319.335.0807
E-mail: ude.awoiu|wen-yram#ude.awoiu|wen-yram
Website: www.uiowa.edu
Contact: Mary New, Office of University Relations
Purpose: For more than 150 years, the University of Iowa has served as Iowa's flagship comprehensive institution of higher education. It is proud to follow the Iowa tradition of excellence in education through high-quality programs in teaching, research and service. It continues to rank among the nation's best in many areas, from the arts and humanities, to business, and the health sciences. Interdisciplinary study is important at UI, bringing together seemingly disparate fields of study to people from diverse walks of life and cultural backgrounds.
The aim of the University of Iowa is to provide the best educational experience for every UI student. The campus is constantly changing to meet 21st century educational needs. New buildings for medical research, journalism and the liberal arts and sciences, art and art history, and honors programs are well under way.
University of Iowa International Programs
Address: The University of Iowa International Programs
1111 University Capitol Centre
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA 52242
Telephone: 319.335.0335
Fax: 319.335.0280
E-mail: ude.awoiu|seivad-anaid#ude.awoiu|seivad-anaid
Website: http://intl-programs.uiowa.edu/
Contact: Diana Davies, Director
Purpose: International Programs at the University of Iowa provide a rich array of international, academic and cultural opportunities for its students as well as unaffiliated citizens throughout the state. The faculty teaches more than 250 courses focusing on international and global issues at each of the 11 colleges in the University. Each year nearly 1,000 UI students study abroad in more than 40 countries. About 2,300 international students and scholars representing more than 100 nations annually come to the University of Iowa to study. The University of Iowa also has international research and training agreements with more than 70 universities and research institutes worldwide. The mission of International Programs is to internationalize the undergraduate, graduate and professional curricula at the University; promote international scholarship and educational exchange; enhance the Iowa experience for international students and scholars; further international knowledge and activities across the state; and, help create a community and society responsive to the increasingly international needs and obligations of citizenship.
Eligibility: International Programs offers many international education and cross-cultural training programs for the larger community, including the International Classroom Journey and Culture Kits programs (for K-12), the International Writer in Residence program (for K-12 and community organizations), and the Building Our Global Community program (training in cross-cultural communication skills). See the IP Website for more information about these programs.
University of Iowa Office of International Students and Scholars
Address: University of Iowa
International Programs
120 International Center
Iowa City, IA 52242
Telephone: 319.335.0335
Fax: 319.335.2021
E-mail: ude.awoiu|ssio#ude.awoiu|ssio
Website: http://intl-programs.uiowa.edu/oiss/index.html
Purpose: The Office of International Students and Scholars of the University of Iowa is a division of the International Programs that provides leadership in international education and intercultural learning through services to international students and scholars, their dependents, the University, and the surrounding community. They enhance the academic, cultural, and social pursuits of their students and scholars through exceptional immigration and personal advising as well as outstanding cross-cultural programming and training.
Grant Wood Area Education Agency: Cedar Rapids Office
Address: 4401 6th Street SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Telephone: 319.399.6700
319.399.6811 (Jan Grimes)
Fax: 319.399.6457
E-mail: gro.aeawg|semirgj#gro.aeawg|semirgj
Website: www.aea10.k12.ia.us
Contact: Jan Grimes, English Language Learners coordinator
Purpose: The mission of the Grant Wood Area Education Agency is to ensure success for all learners.
Grant Wood Area Education Agency: Coralville Office
Address: 200 Holiday Road
Coralville, IA 52241
Telephone: 319.351.2510
800.854.0446
Fax: 319.358.6201
E-mail: su.ai.21k.01aea|namdliwg#su.ai.21k.01aea|namdliwg
Website: www.aea10.k12.ia.us
Contact: Virginia Wildman
Purpose: The mission of the Grant Wood Area Education Agency is to ensure success for all learners.
