Board News - 2016 Archive - Page 3

The Board understands that this was a particularly challenging year, with limited funds available. However, we are very disappointed the proposed funding to the public universities was well below the Board’s request.

In accordance with the transparency measures adopted by the Board of Regents at its August 2013 meeting, the Board of Regents schedule of public hearings for 2016 is available on the Board’s website. The public hearings will be held at each of the Board’s five institutions, and the Board Office, prior to each Board of Regents meeting. The schedule includes the specific dates, times and locations for each hearing. Please note that all are subject to change.

The Board appreciates Governor Branstad’s continued support for Iowa’s public universities. He has shown that keeping higher education accessible and affordable is a priority.

We will continue to be good stewards with the money that is appropriated to us. We will also continue to strive to find ways to be more efficient and effective with our funds.

The Board is committed to working with the Governor and General Assembly in the 2016 legislative session to secure the level of funding that will ensure the highest quality education for our students.