Named after the first Dean of Clinton Community College (CCC), the Paul B. Sharar Foundation supports students, programs, faculty, and staff at the college.
Our Board of Directors is responsible for encouraging, accepting, and administering all donations and gifts. In addition, board members reach out to the community, businesses, and industry to share the mission of the college, its needs, and the impact CCC programs have within our region and on our economy.
What we do
- Support students through scholarships, grants, high school equivalency awards, and programs including RISE and Phi Theta Kappa Fund-A-Scholar.
- Support facility renovations and equipment upgrades: library, auditorium, high-definition lecture halls, virtual labs, technology center.
- Publish the Foundation and alumni newsletter, Foundation Footnotes.
- Provide business and industry tours.
- Support staff development and continuing education.
Scholarships

The Paul B. Sharar Foundation awards scholarships for academic performance, area of study, community or school involvement, and financial need.
Application Deadlines
- Fall: March 1
- Spring: November 1
Am I Eligible to Apply for Paul B. Sharar Foundation Scholarships?
Current and prospective students who take six or more credit hours can apply. While a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA is required, if you don’t meet that benchmark, you can explain any special circumstances in a letter to the scholarship committee.
If you are unable to take six or more credit hours and have financial need, don’t give up. There may be some scholarship assistance available.
Scholarships range from $200 to the Honor Scholarships. Eligibility criteria varies, and may be based on:
- Financial need
- Academic excellence
- The degree you are pursuing
- Where you live
Scholarships Available
Red and Gold Scholarships
For high school seniors graduating in upper half of class, participating in one or more student activities in high school, with letters of reference from teachers, counselors, or other school personnel. One scholarship is available to each of the following area high schools:
- Bellevue High School
- Calamus-Wheatland High School
- Camanche High School
- Central Community High School, DeWitt
- Clinton High School
- Easton Valley High School
- Erie High School
- Fulton High School
- Maquoketa High School
- Marquette High School
- Morrison High School
- Northeast High School
- Prince of Peace High School
- Prophetstown High School
- West Carroll High School
- Unity Christian High School
Academic Scholarships
- Presidential Scholarship for Academic Excellence
For students that have completed 30 hours of college course work at CCC with a cumulative 4.00 GPA. - Clinton Community College Deans’ Scholarships
For students that has completed 30 hours of college course work at CCC with a cumulative 3.50 GPA. - Honor Scholarships
For graduating seniors in the top 10 percent of their class and enrolled full-time in a degree program. Renewable if a 3.50 GPA is maintained.
Paul B. Sharar Foundation Scholarships
- 3M Scholarships
No specific guidelines - Ramo Abanilla Memorial Scholarship
For a student of ethnic heritage residing in Clinton enrolled in the Humanities program demonstrating academic achievement and financial need. - Abstract & Title Guaranty Company Scholarship
No specific guidelines - Agatha Auxiliary Nursing Scholarship
For a student in the Nursing program and showing academic promise. Preference will be given to those who are planning to stay in the community. - Ena Raaymakers Ballinger Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a caring and compassionate student enrolled in a health care program who is goal oriented and committed to completing their education, and demonstrates academic promise and financial need. - Ivan Barber Endowed Scholarship
For a full-time freshman from the DeWitt area. Financial need and academic promise are considered. Renewable with a 3.25 GPA and new application. - John & Mary Blong Achievement Award
Awarded to an Iowa HiSET graduate with financial need. - John & Martha Bonte Scholarship
For a non-traditional student majoring in a Science, Humanities, or Social Sciences program with a goal of transfer for a BA or BS degree upon completion of the Associates Degree, demonstrating a commitment to their education as evidenced by a 3.5 GPA after completing at least 12 credit hours of 100 level classes or above. - Howard Borup Community Service Award
For a student demonstrating involvement in community or school activities and academic promise. Renewable with a 3.25 GPA and new application. - B-rrry Scurry Scholarships
For recent high school graduates (within 3 years of graduating from high school) that participated in track, cross country or other high school athletics. Academic promise and financial need are considered. - Jeff Parker Memorial B-rrry Scurry Scholarship
Preference given to a student in need, who will benefit from the financial assistance as they continue their education. - Jim Thyne Memorial B-rrry Scurry Scholarship
In memory of one of the founders of the CCC B-rrry Scurry. For a student who is engaged in the community. - James & Juanita Byrns Scholarships
For students demonstrating financial need. Preference will be given to non-traditional students enrolled in a Business, Engineering, Science, Drafting, Electronics, Computer or Office Technology program. - Camanche Bowlers Association Scholarship
For a student associated with the Camanche Bowling Association. Student must be full time, demonstrate financial need and academic promise. - Larry Carpenter Memorial Scholarship
For a sophomore student enrolled in a Career & Technical program such as Engineering Technology with academic achievement of 3.0 GPA or above, who demonstrates the same commitment and loyalty to family, friends, work and life as Larry Carpenter. - Arthur & Theresa Christoffersen – Arts & Science Scholarship
For a student residing in the Delwood School District; second consideration for Maquoketa High School graduates; third, resident in Clinton or Jackson County. Must demonstrate academic promise and financial need. - Arthur & Theresa Christoffersen – Career & Technical Scholarship
For a student residing in the Delwood School District; second consideration for Maquoketa High School graduates; third, resident in Clinton or Jackson County. Must demonstrate academic promise and financial need. - Arthur & Theresa Christoffersen – Frances Beck Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a displaced homemaker. - CHS Class of 1971
Awarded to Clinton High School graduates attending Clinton Community College studying Nursing or other Career & Technical Education program, demonstrating financial need and academic promise. - Clinton Area Vietnam Veterans Association Scholarships
For a Vietnam veteran or the descendant of a Vietnam veteran (including adoptive children), demonstrating academic promise and financial need. Renewable for second year with new application. - Clinton Art Association Scholarship
For an Art major. Based on portfolio evidence of consistent excellence in graphic arts field. Must be a full-time student. Financial need is a consideration. Applicants should have at least one letter of reference from a qualified art instructor or high school art teacher. Student will be required to bring a portfolio of their work for review. - Clinton Building Trades Scholarship
Preference is given to a student who is enrolled in the Clinton Community College Building Trades program. - Clinton Community College 75thAnniversary Scholarship
Awarded to a Clinton Community College student who is committed to their education. - CCC Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship
For a non-traditional student. Financial need and academic promise considered. - CCC Alumni Association – Connie Seifert Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a student who demonstrates academic achievement. - CCC Alumni Association Member Scholarship
For the son, daughter, or spouse of Clinton Community College Alumni Association member. (Must be a paid member for at least 2 years.) Student must be enrolled 6 or more hours and demonstrate academic promise. - CCC Alumni Association Recognition Scholarship
For a HiSET graduate. Must demonstrate financial need, academic promise and commitment to complete program. - CCC Staff/Faculty Scholarship
For a senior graduating with a GPA of 3.5, ACT of 25 or higher, or in the top 10% of class. HiSET recipients with composite score of 60 or better are also considered. - CCC Student Senate Scholarships
For Student Senate participants showing a commitment to Clinton Community College. - CCC Support Staff Scholarship
Awarded to a student in the Administrative & Office Support program. - Clinton County Development Association
For graduating seniors from Clinton County High Schools. - Clinton County Whitetails Scholarships
To students studying in an Environmental Science program. - Clinton Jaycees Scholarship
For a graduating senior from a Clinton area high school. Must demonstrate financial need. - Clinton Kiwanis Club Scholarship
For a Clinton resident or resident in the Clinton Kiwanis service area. Must be a full-time student demonstrating academic promise and financial need. - Clinton Kiwanis Club HiSET Scholarship
For a Clinton resident or resident in the Clinton Kiwanis service area. Must be a full-time student demonstrating academic promise and financial need. - Clinton Rotary Club Scholarship
Awarded to a high-achieving high school graduate from the Clinton area. - Paul & Ruby Coffey Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Awarded to a student enrolled in the CCC Nursing program, residing in Whiteside County, Illinois, and having attended a public school, demonstrating a commitment to completing their education. - Criminal Justice Scholarship
Awarded to a student studying Criminal Justice. - J.T. Cullen Company Scholarship
Awarded to an employee or dependent of J.T. Cullen Company. - Paul Davis Memorial Scholarship
For a student demonstrating a commitment to their education and to the community through hard work and active volunteerism. - Gladys Dege Memorial Nursing Scholarships
For a student enrolled in the Nursing program. Financial need is considered. - DeWitt Area Scholarship
For a student from the DeWitt area. Financial need, academic promise and community service are considered. - Wilbur Dosland Scholarships
For a student living in the Calamus, Lost Nation, Oxford Junction or Wheatland area. Financial need and academic promise are considered. - James & Pauline Durgin Foundation Honor Scholarships (3)
Awarded to active members of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. - Sheila Eickert Memorial Nursing Scholarship
For a student enrolled in the Nursing program. - John Eisenhauer Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to students studying science or business, that are committed to community service as was John. - Gene Empson Memorial Scholarship
No specific guidelines - ENDEAVOR Scholarship
Awarded to an ESL or 1st generation college student. - Roger & Marian Evers Nursing Scholarship
For a Clinton High School graduate enrolled in the Nursing program demonstrating financial need and academic promise. - John W. Fagerland Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a HiSET graduate demonstrating active community service. - Fred Friedman Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a student studying Business, active in community service. - Betty Miller Gebhardt Scholarship
Preference given to a Maquoketa High School graduate, or Jackson County High School graduate, attending Clinton Community College demonstrating academic promise. - Tom Gibbons STEM Scholarship
For a student demonstrating an aptitude in math and plan to transfer into a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) program. - The Giving Circle – Nursing Scholarship
Awarded to a student demonstrating academic achievement that has been accepted and enrolled in the CCC Nursing program. - Charles & Jerre Goodell Scholarship
For a student in the Drafting or Electronics program. Financial need and academic promise are considered. Renewable with a 3.00 GPA and new application. - Patricia M. Gorman Scholarship
No specific guidelines - Patricia M. Gorman Science/Nursing Scholarship
For a student studying Science or Nursing showing academic promise. - Gosnell Scholarship
Awarded to Clinton Community College students who are graduates of the HiSET program. - Grand Slam Scholarship
For a AOS student demonstrating academic promise and earning a 3.0 GPA. - Krista L. Grant Memorial Scholarship
For a non-traditional student from Jackson County demonstrating academic promise. - Harry D. Katherine Grayes Scholarship
For a Clinton High School graduate. Financial need and academic promise are considered. - Debbie Sansom Haas Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Awarded to a Nursing student. - Laureen & Thomas J. Hanifan, Sr. Endowed Scholarship
For a non-traditional Clinton area student pursuing a career in Education. - Margo A. Hansen Scholarship
Awarded to student enrolled in a CTE program, funded to honor Margo’s parents David & Irma Peitscher who raised six children on their dairy farm in Scott County, Iowa. - Thomas Hanson Scholarships
Awarded to students committed to their education. - Thomas Hanson HiSET Scholarships
Awarded to HiSET graduates committed to their education. - Happy Joe’s Pizza Scholarship
For a present/past Happy Joe’s employee or dependent. Applicant must be enrolled as a Business major and maintain a 2.0 or higher grade point average. - Marguerite N. & Jay D. Henry Nursing Scholarship
For a student enrolled in the Nursing program. - Pam & Roger Hill Nursing Scholarship
For a student enrolled in the Nursing program. - Louis J. Emma E. Holm Memorial Scholarships
For non-traditional students living in Clinton County. - William D. & Shirley J. Homrighausen Scholarship
For a graduate of Central Community High School, DeWitt, demonstrating academic promise and financial need. - William D. & Shirley J. Homrighausen CTE Scholarship
For a student enrolled in a CTE program demonstrating academic promise and financial need. - William D. & Shirley J. Homrighausen Humanities Scholarship
For a student enrolled in CCC Humanities courses demonstrating academic promise and financial need. - William D. & Shirley J. Homrighausen Nursing Scholarship
For a student enrolled in the Nursing program demonstrating academic promise and financial need. - Sandra Hove Memorial Humanitarian Scholarship
Awarded to a Nursing student with a commitment to community service. - Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF) America Lodge #567 Scholarship
Awarded to students with academic promise, active in community service and demonstrating a commitment to completing their education. - Iowa American Legion Foundation Scholarship
Awarded to Veteran students as they continued their education toward employment. - Craig Jensen Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a student enrolled in the CCC Engineering Technology Program. - Dick Kissack Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a student studying science and demonstrating a commitment to the community. - Pamela J. Lafollette Memorial Scholarship for Nursing
For a freshman enrolled in the Nursing program, demonstrating academic promise and financial need. Preference will be given to a single parent. - Eino & Adeline Lahti Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to concurrently enrolled students who demonstrate the intent to complete a degree at Clinton Community College taking coursework on campus. Scholarship is renewed, pending a 3.0 cumulative GPA. - Bernard Lehman Scholarship
Awarded to concurrently enrolled students who demonstrate the intent to complete a degree at Clinton Community College taking coursework on campus. Scholarship is renewed, pending a 3.0 cumulative GPA. - Cliff & Joanna Lund/Healthy Exchanges Scholarship
For a graduating senior from DeWitt Central High School, planning to continue to earn a four-year degree and maintaining a 3.0 grade point average. - Maquoketa Area Scholarships
For students from the Maquoketa area, demonstrating financial need, academic promise and community service. One scholarship is reserved for a graduating Maquoketa High School senior. - John & Judy Marhoul Endowed Scholarships
For Clinton High School graduates enrolled in a two-year Career Technical program. Financial need and academic promise are considered. - Alan Marshall Memorial Scholarship
For a full-time graduating senior from Clinton, Camanche, or Prince of Peace High School, demonstrating financial need and academic promise. - Joe McClimon and Family Endowed Scholarship
For a graduating senior from Clinton or Prince of Peace High School. Must be full-time, demonstrating financial need and academic promise. - Metallica Scholars Initiative Scholarships
Funded through Metallica’s All Within My Hands Foundation, these scholarships are awarded to students enrolled in the Clinton Community College Engineering Technology Program. - Bette Oakley Memorial Scholarship
For students who share Bette’s spirit, to assist in realizing their own personal, civic and professional potential. - Mildred Paaske Memorial Scholarship
No specific guidelines - Ruthann Papke Nursing Scholarship
Awarded to a Nursing student committed to their education. - A.E. Pearson Foundation Scholarship
No specific guidelines - David LeRoy Peitscher Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a student who demonstrates academic promise and is committed to completing their degree in a Career & Technical Education field. - Wesley Mart Reese Memorial Nursing Scholarship
For a student enrolled in the CCC Nursing program. - Stanley Reeg Scholarship
For non-traditional students who are committed to success in their career and life. - Bill Roberts Memorial Scholarship
For students enrolled in the CCC Sociology program. - Lucille & Sam Ruma Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a non-traditional student demonstrating academic promise and commitment to education. - Pacia Sauer Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a non-traditional student who shows commitment to their education. - Daniel Schimerowski Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a student enrolled in the Emergency Management Technician program or the sciences, committed to serving others in the same way as Dan. - Leo J. and Mary A. Schrody Memorial Scholarship
For a student pursuing education. - Dawn Sear Memorial Nursing Scholarship
For a student enrolled in either the ADN or LPN Nursing program showing financial need and academic promise. - Joshua Serpliss Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a HiSET graduate demonstrating academic promise and financial need. - David Shaff Memorial Scholarship
For a student active in community service. - Roger & Marian Shaff Memorial Scholarship
No specific guidelines. - Dorothy E. Sharar Memorial Endowed Scholarship
No specific guidelines - Sharar Foundation Board Scholarship
No specific guidelines - Terry L. Smith Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Awarded to a Nursing student who demonstrates academic promise and financial need. - Wilma M. Starkey Memorial Scholarship
For a CCC student enrolled in the Nursing program, this scholarship is created for Nursing students who are committed to a career in nursing as was Wilma Starkey. - STEM Scholarship
For a student enrolled in a CCC STEM program demonstrating a commitment to completion of their degree and financial need. - Helen Stoddard Endowed Scholarships
For a student pursuing a career in Education. - Ahmed A. Taha Family Memorial /Medical Associates Scholarship
For a student entering a medical or nursing field and demonstrating academic promise. - Tallman Lewis VFW Post 9664 Scholarship
For students attending Iowa Boys State. - TELECOM USA Endowed Scholarship
No specific guidelines - Diane K. Tiesman Memorial Scholarship
Preference for a CCC student studying nursing. - Loren Trimble Scholarship
Awarded to a Clinton Community College student committed to their education. - Alan R. & Myrna Petersen Tubbs CTE Scholarship
For a non-traditional CCC student enrolled in a program to learn a trade or skill that would lead to immediate employment. - Alan R. & Myrna Petersen Tubbs Multicultural Scholarship
For a multicultural Clinton Community College student in a traditionally underrepresented ethnic and racial group. - Edward L. Tubbs Memorial Scholarship
For a non-traditional student from Jackson or Western Clinton County. - Ellis Vetter Memorial Scholarship
For a sophomore having a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, demonstrating financial need, and from a rural area. Preference given to dependents of farmers. - Carl Warren Family Scholarship
Awarded to a Clinton Community College student who is who is committed to their education. - Myron Weil Scholarship
For a student enrolled in the two-year degree Administrative Office Professional program, showing commitment to a secretarial career, and demonstrating academic promise. Financial need is considered. Renewable with a 2.50 GPA and new application. - Jack C. Whipple Accounting Scholarships
For a full-time freshman enrolled in the Accounting program with a GPA of 3.00 or HiSET composite score of at least 60. Renewable for sophomore year with a GPA of 3.0, full-time status, and new application. - Winkel, Parker & Foster, CPA PC Scholarship
Awarded to a student showing academic achievement in Accounting. - Jim & Mary Winn Education Scholarship
Awarded to a CCC student enrolled in Education with an emphasis in music, and active in sharing their musical talents in the community. - Jim & Mary Woll Career & Technical Program Scholarship
Awarded to a student enrolled in a CCC CTE program, committed to completing their education - Marjorie Wood Memorial Art Scholarship
Awarded to an art, art education or graphic design student and can be used not only for tuition and fees, but also art supplies. Academic and artistic promise is a must. - LaMetta K. Wynn Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Preference given to second-year Clinton Community College Nursing students who have demonstrated a commitment to completing their nursing degree and are engaged in community service. Financial need is a criteria for one of the scholarship recipients.
Community Organizations
Many community organizations award scholarships. Contact your high school counselor for assistance. Be sure to check religious organizations, civic groups and/or any other clubs you or your family may be involved in.
Student Emergency Assistance
Student assistance funds are contributed by donors and managed by the Paul B. Sharar Foundation for Clinton
Community College and its Board of Directors. The funds are used to assist CCC students with needs that may
prevent them from successfully completing their college courses at CCC.

Ways to Give

Play a role in shaping the future of students and education. Make a gift to the Paul B. Sharar Foundation.
CCC is tax assisted, not fully tax supported. Only 43% of the college’s operating funds are provided by state revenues. The rest comes from tuition, local and federal funding, and private gifts and donations.
If you believe in CCC’s mission, students, and programs, there are a variety of ways you can contribute. Consider making a gift now or through a deferred giving program.
Here are some ways you can give:
Make an outright gift of cash, securities, real or personal property
You can choose to place no restriction on your gift, and it will be directed to the area of greatest need. Or you can restrict your gift to a specific program or area.
Make a multi-year pledge
You get take full credit for the entire amount the first year.
Arrange a planned gift
- Make a bequest in your will. Your gift will benefit others after your death.
- Life insurance. Designate the CCC Foundation as a beneficiary.
- Create a trust. Consult a professional about potential tax incentives.
- Set up a charitable gift annuity. Your contribution to the Foundation can result in tax benefits and a lifetime income.
Planned gifts can range from $10,000 – $50,000, with quarterly, semi-annual, or annual payments. Donors must be 65 or older.
The Foundation continues to work with those making bequests and cash gifts. Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT) is a contract between the donor and the bank. The Donor receives lifetime income on the market value of the trust.
Sample Bequest Information
The following are suggested forms for bequests that may be used by testator or lawyer when writing a bequest to the Paul B. Sharar Foundation for Clinton Community College.
Unrestricted Bequests
I give and bequeath unto the Paul B. Sharar Foundation for Clinton Community College
a. the sum of ______________________ dollars.
b. ________ percent (_____%) of my residuary estate.
c. all of my residuary estate.
As an unrestricted gift, the principal and any income of which is to be used at the discretion of the Paul B. Sharar Foundation Board of Directors which sum shall be added to the general unrestricted permanent endowment funds of the Paul B. Sharar Foundation so that the income derived there from may be used at the discretion of the Paul B. Sharar Foundation Board.
Bequests for a Designated Purpose
I give and bequeath unto the Paul B. Sharar Foundation for Clinton Community College
a. the sum of ______________________ dollars.
b. ________ percent (_____%) of my residuary estate.
c. all of my residuary estate.
As a designated gift,
a. the principal and any income of which is to be used at the discretion of the Paul B. Sharar Foundation Board of Directors for ___________________ or in the event that such use shall, in the judgment of the Board become impractical, for such purpose as the Board in its discretion shall determine.
b. which sum shall be added to the permanent endowment funds of the Paul B. Sharar Foundation so that the income derived there from may be used for _________________ or in the event that such use shall in the judgment of the Paul B. Sharar Foundation Board become impractical, then for such purpose as the Board in its discretion shall determine.
Our Board
Executive Committee
President
Jenny Boysen, Co-President
Clinton National Bank
Clinton, IA
Vice President
Janis Johnson, Retired
JT Cullen Company
Fulton, IL
Vice President Finance & Investments
Amy Cavanaugh, Investment Representative
NelsonCorp Wealth Management
Clinton, IA
Treasurer
Stacy Milroy, Financial Analyst
Mercy Medical Center – Clinton
Clinton, IA
Secretary
Gina Schwartz, Nurse
Mercy Medical Center – Clinton
Clinton, IA
Past President
Chuck Duax, Representative
Farmers Insurance
Camanche, Iowa
Board of Directors
Gary DeLacy, Superintendent
Clinton Community School District
Clinton, IA
Beth Hughes, Owner
Blondies & Sasholli’s
DeWitt, IA
Janis Johnson, Retired
JT Cullen Company
Fulton, IL
Brenda Kunau, Retired
Clinton Community College
Preston, IA
Regina Lehman, Human Resource Director
Sethness Company
Clinton, IA
Amber Matthiesen, Jackson County Youth 4H Program Specialist & County Coordinator
ISU Extension
Maquoketa, IA
Lynn McGraw, CPA, Retired
Happy Joe’s Pizza
Clinton, IA
Brent Moore, Owner
Moore Decks
Clinton, IA
Art Ollie, Retired
Iowa State Legislature & Clinton Community School District
Clinton, IA
Tom Parker, Superintendent
Camanche School District
Camanche, IA
Maria Ramirez
Business Owner
Clinton, IA
Ann Reed, Board Member
Clinton Community School District
Clinton, IA
Braydon Roberts, Attorney
Frey, Haufe, & Current
Clinton, IA
Abigail Tennant, Owner
Clinton Back & Neck
Clinton, IA
Anthony Tonnarelli, RWRF Asst. Director
City of Clinton
Clinton, IA
Bill Vetter, Banker
DeWitt Bank & Trust
DeWitt, IA
Sue Watkins, Office Manager
Temp Associates
Clinton, IA
Kathryn Wynn-Calvin
Nurse
Clinton, IA
Our History
In March 1946, a public referendum was presented to the citizens of Clinton. The answer was a resounding “yes” and in September of that year, Clinton Junior College officially opened its doors.
Housed in Clinton High School, more than half of the first class of 86 students were World War II veterans who recently returned home. By 1965, the college was educating 555 students and operating in a new building at 1000 Lincoln Blvd., which remains the main Clinton campus.
In 1966, the junior college was renamed to Clinton Community College and became a part of Eastern Iowa Community Colleges, which also includes Scott and Muscatine Community College.
CCC continues to grow. In 1995, education, business, and government entities joined forces and finances to build a Graphic Arts Technology Center of Iowa on Manufacturing Drive in Clinton. The facility also housed manufacturing programs in the years to follow. In 2007, the Adult Basic Education and Community Education programs relocated to a new building, the CCC Learning Center, 944 Lincoln Blvd. A science addition housing two state-of-the-art labs, a large prep room and offices, opened to students in 2010.
In 2014, the family of Bob and Frances Bickelhaupt donated their arboretum, established in 1970, to Clinton Community College. This generous gift – the Bickelhaupt Arboretum – is a living classroom and community gem, where people of all ages explore nature.
A library enhancement project was completed in 2016 to better meet the needs of CCC students and the greater community. Renovations to the final CCC lecture hall were completed in 2018, thanks to grants from the Clinton County Development Association and matches from CCC’s annual B-rrry Scurry 4-Mile Run. The lecture halls allow for collaborative learning and hold state-of-the-art technology. These renovations and enhancements improve teaching and learning.
The college’s activities stretch beyond the city of Clinton. Through a cooperative agreement, the college offers credit and non-credit classes at the CCC Maquoketa Center, which opened in the summer of 2009. Similar arrangements with other school districts allow the college to offer classes in Camanche, DeWitt, Bellevue, Preston, Goose Lake, and more. CCC also provides Community Education and Adult Education classes, as well as business and industry training to thousands of residents each year.
The first dean of the college was Paul B. Sharar, and the Foundation bears his name. As his son Paul H. Sharar shared, “my father had a vision of education as the way people learn to live more useful lives for themselves and for their fellow citizens, so they feel the joy of accomplishment above and beyond the common-place that might have been.”
Karen Vickers was named CCC’s president in 1996 and served for 23 years. Under her leadership, the college added new technologies including state-of-the-art virtual and nursing labs.
In 2020, Brian Kelly was named president. During his tenure, the college added Career Advancement Centers in DeWitt and Clinton, expanding training opportunities to both high school students and community members. Funding for the centers was made possible thanks to strong support of EICC’s district voters, with more than 70 percent voting in favor of a $40-million bond referendum in March of 2021.
Let’s Connect

Ann Eisenman
Executive Director Sharar Foundation
aeisenman@eicc.edu
563-244-7040