Foundation
Established in 1985 as a nonprofit organization, the Scott Community College (SCC) Foundation is independent from the college and governed by a volunteer board. The college appointed it as the preferred channel for donations, annual giving programs, planned gifts, and other special purpose campaigns.
The Foundation awards scholarships, outfits classrooms and labs with new instructional equipment, and launches special projects. It also supports SCC employees through the Outstanding Full-Time Employee and Outstanding Part-Time Employee Awards.
The Foundation helps students at several locations in the Quad Cities including the Urban Campus, Blong Technology Center, West Davenport Center, and its main Belmont Campus.
In 2023, it awarded approximately $183,000 in scholarships to 155 students. All students are eligible and encouraged to apply. Scholarships are awarded in the Fall and Spring terms. Application deadlines are March 1st and November 1st.
The Community
SCC has campuses in Bettendorf and Davenport, Iowa. These two cities make up a major part of the metropolitan area known as the Quad Cities; a bi-state metropolitan area of Iowa and Illinois banks of the Mississippi River. The region is home to the Rock Island Arsenal as well as several Fortune 500 companies, including Arconic and Deere & Co.
The area has many parks, and the Mississippi River offers ideal recreational opportunities. More than 380,000 people live and work in the region, and they enjoy a rich cultural environment that includes the Quad City Symphony, Visiting Artist Series, Figge Art Museum, Putnam Museum of Natural History, and Family Museum of Arts and Science.
Each July, Davenport hosts thousands of runners and music enthusiasts from across the U.S. and world who come for the annual Bix Beiderbeck Jazz Festival and the Bix 7 race. The Quad Cities is also home to the John Deere Golf Classic PGA Tournament, Class A Quad Cities River Bandits baseball team, the SPHL Quad City Storm hockey team, and the Arena Football League 2 Quad City Steamwheelers.
The College
SCC has grown from 240 students in 1966 to more than 7,100 today, and offers Arts and Sciences transfer programs, and Career and Technical Education programs. Thousands more students were served through Continuing Education programs.
In addition to the main campus in Bettendorf, students attend programs at the Blong Technology Center, Culinary Arts Center, Urban Campus in downtown Davenport, and West Davenport Center.
While many students enroll directly out of high school, the average age of students is 24. More than 81% of all students attend classes part-time.
Student Programs
SCC students are active on and off campus, in clubs, organizations, and leadership activities. Everyone is invited to join. Here’s a list of campus clubs active in the past:
ASL Interpreter
Enhance receptive/expressive signing and interpreting skills. Participate in educational, civic, recreational, and social activities with members of the deaf community. Enjoy personal and professional growth in a relaxed and social atmosphere.
Auto Technology
Activities include annual trip to the Chicago Auto Show and the opportunity to take part in the annual Iowa Skills USA contest.
Black Student Union
Christian Club
A network of college-age men and women striving to become who they are and connect with God. Members are in various stages of self- and God-discovery.
Culinary Arts
Give back to the community through cooking and serving at nonprofit events. All members volunteer for two community service food-related events each semester.
Cyber Security
Explore, create awareness, and gain more knowledge about cybercrimes.
Diesel Technology
Take a trip to the Chicago Auto Show and take part in the Iowa Skills USA contest. The winner of the Iowa Skills gets to compete at the National Skills USA competition.
FACT (Future Air Conditioning Technicians - HVAC)
Further your knowledge about the air conditioning and refrigeration field.
Fashion
Get involved, make friends, and talk about what’s trending in fashion. Enjoy opportunities to travel, create, collaborate, and express your artistic freedom.
Future Engineers
Share your interests in electronics, inventing, robotics, and so much more.
GSA
Honors Program
Hospitality Club
Intercollegiate and Intramural Athletics
Take part in the following intercollegiate sports: women’s soccer, men’s soccer, women’s cross country and men’s cross country.
ITSA (Information Students of America)
A thriving community of students passionate about all things Information Technology (IT).
Math
Learn about transfer options, compete against local colleges, and take part in Pi Day.
Phi Theta Kappa (PTK)
PTK is an International Honor Society for two-year colleges. Complete at least 12 credit hours and achieve a 3.5 GPA or higher, and you’ll be invited to join. Members can apply for PTK transfer scholarship and enjoy some intellectual and personal development through programs focused on scholarship, leadership, service, and fellowship.
Radiologic Technology
Provides educational and social events for members and explores current topics.
Creative Writing Club
The Scott Creative Writing Club meets twice a month to discuss personal writing projects, collaborate, and plan events for promoting creative writing at Scott and the larger Quad Cities community.
Student Government Association (SGA)
Be a student voice on policies and issues. Officers are elected each fall.
Student Nurse Association
Take part in community and campus activities and fundraisers to send members to state and national conventions.
Student Veteran’s Association
Dedicated to supporting veterans, active and reserve military and their families in transitioning into higher education. Members build and maintain community relationships in the military, veteran, and civilian populations.
Theatre
Any student involved in acting or producing the fall or spring play are automatically members of this club.
TRIO
Supports students facing educational, economic, or cultural challenges so they can achieve academic and personal success.
Volunteer Club
Provide a supportive environment for new students. Sponsors educational and fund day trips, fundraisers, and celebrations.
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