Eastern Iowa Community Colleges names new vice chancellor of academic affairs

Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) has a new vice chancellor.

EICC has named Comanchette “Camie” McBee, M.Ed., to be its next vice chancellor of academic affairs. She will start in mid-July and provide leadership for academic programs and services across all college facilities, including the Clinton, Muscatine and Scott campuses.

McBee has 14 years of community college experience, including work in academic operations, accreditation, strategic planning, assessment and curriculum. She is currently dean of institutional effectiveness, social sciences, communication and business at Iowa Western Community College in Council Bluffs. Before joining Iowa Western, she was an adjunct instructor for William Penn University, Grand View University and Des Moines Area Community College. She is completing an Ed.D. in community college leadership at Iowa State University.

“Camie’s experience, perspective, and understanding of the community college mission will serve EICC well,” said EICC Chancellor Bryan Renfro, Ph.D. “As a former community college student herself, she understands the role we play in helping students prepare for careers, support their families, and strengthen their communities.”

“Initially, I was drawn to EICC’s unique history and mission, but it was the people who made the strongest impression on me,” McBee said. “The support, kindness and student-centered focus I experienced made it clear that EICC is a place where people genuinely care about student success. As someone whose life has been shaped by community colleges, I am honored to join EICC and excited to work alongside faculty, staff, students, and community partners to continue creating opportunities that change lives.”

“Camie is a faculty member at heart,” Renfro said. “She understands the classroom experience and the important role faculty play in helping students persist, grow, and succeed. Her background across both arts and sciences and career and technical education will be an asset as we continue strengthening academic programs and supporting student success.”

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