The Board of Regents will hold a meeting today where they will discuss a proposal to freeze tuition and fees for the 2020-2021 academic year. The presidents of the three state schools reported to the Regents during a meeting last Thursday that they have lost millions of dollars from the … [Read more...]
State universities report on millions in losses from the coronavirus outbreak
The presidents of the three state universities say they have lost millions of dollars as campuses shut down for the coronavirus pandemic. University of Northern Iowa president, Mark Nook, spoke first during an on-line Board of Regents meeting. "Our current estimate of the financial impact of the … [Read more...]
Board of Regents president gives upbeat message about the future of universities
Michael Richards of West Des Moines was elected to another term today as president of the board which oversees the three state universities. Richards then talked a little about the issues the Board of Regents has faced during the coronavirus outbreak. "Please know that the decisions we have … [Read more...]
U-I, ISU, UNI to continue online courses through spring semester, cancel graduations
Students won't be returning to Iowa City, Ames or Cedar Falls for the rest of the spring semester. The University of Iowa, Iowa State University and the University of Northern Iowa have all announced plans to continue classes online for the rest of the spring semester. The schools had planned … [Read more...]
Regents approve U-I utility plan with $1.165 billion payment
The Board of Regents today approved a plan proposed by the University of Iowa to enter a partnership with a Paris-based energy services company to operate the school's its utility system for the next 50 years. U-I president Bruce Harreld explained the plan. "The university will receive an up … [Read more...]
Regents to ask for more state money, increase tuition to fund state universities
The Iowa Board of Regents will ask the governor and lawmakers for an additional $20 million in state funding during the next legislative session and also plan to make annual increases in tuition at the three state schools. Board president Michael Richards told the board at their meeting Thursday … [Read more...]
Board of Regents meeting interrupted by protest
Protestors interrupted the Board of Regents meeting in Iowa City today. The non-tenured track faculty were led by someone using a bullhorn demanding that the University of Iowa listen to their bargaining demands. They chanted "President Harreld you're no good, treat your workers like you … [Read more...]
Board of Regents approves increase in room and board rates
The cost of tuition isn't the only thing going up at the three state-supported universities. The Board of Regents approved an increase in room and board rates for the schools at their meeting Thursday in Council Bluffs. The cost for the most popular double room and meal plan at the University of … [Read more...]
Students speak as Board of Regents considers tuition increase
The State Board of Regents approved the first reading Thursday of proposed tuition increases of nearly 4% for Iowa State University and the University of Iowa and nearly 3% for UNI. Student leaders spoke before the vote, with UNI leader Drew Stensland speaking first. "It is the students' stance … [Read more...]
Judges rule in U-I open meetings case, AFSCME bargaining law challenge
Judges sided with the state in rulings on two cases issued Monday. A district court judge ruled there is "no evidence" the board that governs the University of Iowa violated the state's open meeting law when board members first met with the man they'd ultimately hire the school's president. The … [Read more...]