Statement from President Bates on confirmation of Regent Barker

On behalf of the Board of Regents, I want to congratulate Regent David Barker on his confirmation to be Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education for the United States Department of Education.

David will bring great expertise to this new role, as he has a deep dedication and passion for higher education. We are grateful for his service on the Board and to the state of Iowa these past six years, and wish him well as he begins this next chapter.