Iowa Developmental Education Association

Iowa Developmental Education Association

An organization for faculty, student services staff, adult and continuing educators concerned with student development at Iowa's community colleges, independent colleges, and universities.

The Iowa Developmental Education Association is a state chapter of the National Association for Developmental Education.

IDEA Executive Board 2007-2008

President

John Kwalkarf
Iowa Valley Community College-Marshalltown
3700 S. Center Street
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 752-7106

john.kalkwarf@iavalley.edu

President-Elect

Chris Brandt
North Iowa Area Community College
500 College Drive
Mason City, IA
(641) 422-4373

brandchr@niacc.edu

Secretary

Ruth Ann Gallagher
Scott Community College
500 Belmont Road
Bettendorf, IA 52772
(563) 441-4030
FAX (563) 441-4154

rgallagher@eicc.edu

Treasurer

Lynn Dodge

300 South 18^th Street

Estherville, IA 51334

(712) 362-7935

FAX 712-362-5970

ldodge@iowalakes.edu

Past President

Frank Lammer
Northeast Iowa Community College-Peosta Campus
10250 Sundown Rd., Peosta, IA 52068
(563) 556-5110 or 800-728-7367 ext. 331
FAX (563) 557-0352

lammerf@nicc.edu

Newsletter Editor

Laura Browne
Iowa Valley Community College District
3702 South Center Street
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 752-4643 x237
FAX 641-752-1442

laura.browne@iavalley.edu

Private College Representative

Member at Large

Linda Scott
Western Iowa Tech Community College
4647 Stone Ave.
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-8733 x1352

scottl@witcc.com

Department of Ed. Representative

Jeanette Thomas
Consultant (Equity/ESL /Perkins Monitoring
Iowa Department of Education
Division of Community Colleges and Workforce Preparation
Grimes Building
Des Moines, IA 50319-5988
(515) 281-3636

jeanette.thomas@iowa.gov

Community College Representative

Cathy Langdon
500 Belmont Road
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 441-4074
FAX (563) 441-4245

clangdon@eicc.edu

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Fall 2008 Conference Preview
October 8 – 10, 2008

Mark your calendars for the joint IDEA/MRADE Conference to be held at the Stoney Creek Inn in Des Moines.

Become a presenter! Submit the Call for Proposals by June 4, 2008.

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IDEA Membership Information

IDEA provides a variety of services for its members:

Hosts an annual developmental education conference each October.
Publishes a newsletter three times each year that contains articles and news about developmental education in Iowa and NADE.
Provides leadership and service opportunities.
Provides opportunities for members to make professional presentations at the annual chapter conference or publish articles through the newsletter.
Distributes a chapter membership directory which gives information about colleagues throughout the state.

Annual dues for the Iowa Developmental Education Association are $10. The membership year runs from November 1 to October 31.

To join IDEA, complete the membership form and send it, with a check for $10, to the address listed on the form. If you have questions about membership, contact our treasurer, Lynn Dodge.

Or complete the online membership form.

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Web Site Links

Browse these links supplied by our members to get ideas for formatting your own learning center or developmental studies program web site. You may also discover useful contents in the form of handouts, quizzes, and instructional programs.

Briar Cliff University
Des Moines Area Community College Academic Achievement Centers
          Ankeny
          Boone
          Urban
          West
Iowa Lakes Community College Success Center
North Iowa Area Community College Student Learning Center

Comments on this web site are welcome.

Please contact Sue Wickham at smwickham@dmacc.edu .

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