The Board of Regents, State of Iowa, has recently established the 2006 legislative priorities for the University of Iowa and other institutions under the Board’s governance. These priorities aim to 1.) Build on the Success of the Regent Partnership for Transformation and Excellence Plan, 2.) Create Opportunities for Best Practices, 3.) Enhance Special Schools Funding, and 4.) Maintain and Improve Building and Facilities. [Read More]


Regent Partnership for Transformation and Excellence: A Background

This partnership is between Iowa students, their parents, Iowa taxpayers, public policy makers, and the Board of Regents. It consists of three key elements: [Read More]

Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act

Both the U.S. House and Senate are in recess until after the Labor Day holiday. In order to meet the deadline for budget reconciliation (which limits spending), both the House and Senate plan on acting on the Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act by September 16. The reauthorization process includes setting the limits for appropriations for specific programs as well as legislating their continuation. [Read More]