For the second time in four months, the University of Iowa has paused a search for a college dean -- with its Graduate College this month joining its College of Law in the limbo status of interim leadership.
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For the second time in four months, the University of Iowa has paused a search for a college dean -- with its Graduate College this month joining its College of Law in the limbo status of interim leadership.
Of the 40 Iowa public universities, community colleges and private institutions contacted by the Iowa Capital Dispatch and the 28 that responded, 13 acknowledged having some number of university students or recent graduates with changed federal status.
Also in this week’s government notes, the Cedar Rapids school board has approved a 3 percent wage increase for district teachers.
University of Iowa Health Care for years has bemoaned its cramped emergency department and limited bed capacity — creating long wait times, lengthy ER stays, and higher-than-average rates of would-be patients who leave without being seen.
Cleaning the brick and maintaining many windows and doors part of the plan to save structure
Hugh Culverhouse Jr., a Florida megadonor and firebrand son of a former Tampa Bay Buccaneers owner, has stepped up to help the University of Iowa’s International Writing Program after it suffered a devastating blow this year in the loss of nearly $1 million in federal funding.
Four teams from Prairie and Alburnette high schools gave final presentations Wednesday at The Eastern Iowa Airport. Ideas include better seating, a library and an app that rewards passengers.
The governor said the law will decrease cyberbullying and classroom distractions, improve students’ concentration and address concerns about students’ mental health.
Despite Gov. Kim Reynold’s proposal at the start of this legislative session to increase aid to Iowa’s three public universities and its 15 community colleges, a budget compromise she’s reached with Senate Republicans includes no general education bump for the higher education institutions.
Cedar Rapids school board indicates strong support for plan ahead of May 12 vote
Also in this week’s Government Notes, the Linn-Mar school board will vote on the district’s next fiscal year budget Monday.
Cedar Rapids schools to continue to offer free, half-day preschool at Truman and other elementary schools while state lawmakers have not acted on funding for full-day programs.
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