Since the 1970s Dale Monroe has bridged the worlds of education, business and community development. In 2010 he has taken on a role that blends many aspects of those worlds in one position.
Kirkwood Community College has appointed Monroe as New Jobs Training Manager in the college’s Continuing Education and Training division. In his new position, he will work with existing businesses and potentially relocating firms to develop worker training programs for their employees.
“It is very exciting to be a part of such a well respected community partner like Kirkwood. I look forward to assisting people and their organizations to access learning solutions and resources that add to their success,” Monroe said.
Dale Monroe comes to Kirkwood after a career in Iowa education that spans more than 35 years, plus roles in new and developing companies. Most recently he was superintendent of the Anamosa, Iowa Community School District. Monroe also spent more than two decades in administrative roles at the Linn-Mar Community Schools. Between those jobs he learned business on the job in leadership roles at Fastek International and Farmers State Bank.
Monroe has earned many citations and awards from local and state education and civic organizations. Among them were Marion Business and Community Leader of the Year in 2004, a Hall of Fame award from Linn-Mar, and national leadership honors from Junior Achievement. His civic involvement and support includes work with the Boy Scouts of America, YMCA, Marion Economic Development and Rotary International. Monroe is also well-known in educational circles for work with data-driven decision-making and outcomes-based teaching methods.