What are the Board’s priorities?
The mission and vision of the Board of Regents reflect a deep commitment to creating the best public education enterprise in the United States to serve the needs of Iowa, its citizens, and the world. According to its 2010-2016 Strategic Plan, the Board of Regents, working through Iowa’s public universities and special schools:
- Provides high-quality accessible education to students
- Engages in high-quality research, scholarship, and creative activities to enhance the quality of life for Iowans and society in general
- Provides needed public services
- Creates and supports economic development in partnership with public and private sectors