EICC faculty, staff leaders chosen for 2025 Emeritus Awards

Three Eastern Iowa Community Colleges retirees have been selected by their EICC colleagues as 2025 Emeritus Award recipients in recognition of their outstanding service to students, the college, and the community.  

Their awards will be presented on Monday, June 16, during a ceremony that begins at 5:30 p.m. at the Scott Community College Urban Campus Community Room, 101 W. Third St., Davenport.  

Launched in 2015, an EICC news release said, the EICC Emeritus Awards recognize retired or retiring employees for exceptional service. Go here for more information.

To be eligible, individuals must have completed at least 15 years of service and made significant contributions to the college and their profession. 

Nominations are submitted by the nominees’ peers and supported with letters from supervisors, colleagues, students, and community members. The selection committee reviews the nominations and recommends recipients to the chancellor. 

The awards are formally bestowed by the EICC Board of Trustees. 

The 2025 Emeritus honorees and their EICC contributions according to the news release are: 

Faculty Emeritus Shirley Turnis

Ms. Turnis was a math instructor, department coordinator, Phi Theta Kappa advisor, and peer tutor supervisor at Clinton Community College. Over her 23-year career, she championed academic excellence and innovation, including the creation of a graphing calculator checkout program and leadership in online learning.

She received the Connie Campbell Award for exemplary service, the Alumni Association Outstanding Faculty Award, and is a two-time e11 Finalist in online teaching. Even in retirement, Ms. Turnis continues to teach as an adjunct math instructor at a local high school. 

Staff Emeritus Jenifer Green

Ms. Green served EICC for 18 years including as executive assistant to the Clinton Community College president and executive assistant to the dean of professional programs. She played a central role in onboarding new leadership, coordinating advisory boards,  and mentoring colleagues across departments.

Ms. Green also served 12 years on the Clinton Community School District Board and is currently vice president of the Clinton County Development Association (CCDA). She was recognized as a YWCA Woman of Achievement and  is set to serve as CCDA President in 2026. 

Staff Emeritus Tammy Hoover

Ms. Hoover’s 38-year career with EICC included roles as computer operator, production operator, and a leading member of the Information Services Team.

She was instrumental in multiple technology transitions including Y2K testing and the implementation of the Colleague system. They ensured that IT systems served students and staff effectively. She received the Chancellor’s Award for Distinguished Service and was widely known for her calm leadership, technical knowledge, and support of student-centered operations.