Highland Community College

Northeast Iowa Community College, located in Peoria, Iowa, offers educational and extracurricular programs to students. The college offers diploma, certificate, two-year degree and transfer programs to a four-year school. It has an enrollment of more than 5,000 students and is a community college authorized by the Iowa Board of Education to award the associate in arts, associate in science, and associate in applied science degrees and diplomas. Additionally, Northern Iowa Community College provides continuing education throughout the district and assists with a variety of economic development activities. The programs also provide educational options for students who have dropped out and at risk of dropping out. The college library houses nearly 14,000 books, periodicals and audiovisual titles.

Located Dixon, Ill., Sauk Valley Community College has been operational for more than 55 years. A part of Public Community College District, it enrolls more than 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students annually. The college is approved by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. It offers majors in business administration, accounting, computer information systems, economics, humanities, early childhood, elementary and secondary education, and fine and liberal arts. The college also offers courses in English and creative writing, natural sciences, astronomy, mathematics, physical education, world history, geography, geology, sociology, anthropology, and criminal justice. Additionally, it provides vocational, technical, adult and continuing education in the areas of electronics, mechanical designing, manufacturing technology; heating, ventilation and air conditioning; quality control, emergency medical technician, radiologic technology and nurse assistant.