July 13, 2021
Briar Cliff University has signed an articulation agreement, allowing students with an Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice from Western Iowa Tech Community College (WITCC) to seamlessly complete their Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice at Briar Cliff.
An undergraduate criminology/criminal justice degree serves as a strong foundation for bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs in social science, social work, counseling and law. This transfer program is designed to prepare students for beginning professional work in the criminal justice and allied professions.
Students enrolled in the Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice program at WITCC can apply for admission to Briar Cliff’s Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice program. Admission is based on specific requirements and applicants must meet the program-specific criteria.
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After George Floyd was killed in Minneapolis, Sioux City created a committee to guide the all-white city council on inclusion and equity. Underrepresented groups have a seat at the table in city government. The committee has been largely well-received, but some say there’s still work to do.
SPM NEWS 5.20.21 As of this morning, students, teachers, and staff in the Sioux City Community School District and across the state are no longer required to wear masks. That action was taken to comply with a law passed last night by the Iowa legislature in the final hours of this year’s session. Early this morning, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed the bill that prohibits mask mandates in Iowa schools.
The Woodbury County Sheriffs officer investigated threats by a 6th grade student at the Bronson Elementary School. Deputies say the student did threaten to shoot students at school. The student was suspended and as a precaution extra security measure have put in place. Investigator say this case is a reminder it is the responsibility of everyone to keep our schools and communities safe. If you see or hear something, say something.
Western Iowa Tech celebrates 50th year of construction program
SIOUX CITY (KTIV) Western Iowa Tech Community College is celebrating the 50th anniversary of their construction program this year.
In this program students can learn and graduate with the qualified skills needed to contract and build residential houses. College officials say hundreds of students have passed through the program in the past 50 years.
Wednesday, program instructors, college officials, and the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce celebrated 50 years with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at their newest project home.
Program instructors say this program has contributed a lot to the community over the past 50 years.