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(URBANDALE, Iowa) – At its meeting on August 8, 2013, the Board of Regents approved the recommendations of the Board’s Transparency Task Force which were developed to increase the transparency of the Board and the Regent institutions. 

The Board of Regents would like to sincerely thank Governor Branstad for signing House File 604 and 648.  The bills provide critical funding necessary for Iowa’s public universities as they seek to enhance the quality of life in Iowa and beyond through education, research and service. 

(URBANDALE, Iowa) – The Transparency Task Force of the Board of Regents, State of Iowa, in its meeting today, fulfilled its two charges from the Board of Regents for developing recommendations for improved public transparency.

(DES MOINES) – Gov. Terry E. Branstad today named former state Sen. Larry McKibben and construction business owner Milt Dakovich (pr: “DOCK‐o‐vitch”) to the Iowa Board of Regents

(URBANDALE, Iowa) – The Board of Regents would like to thank the Iowa General Assembly for approving a budget that will allow the Board to freeze resident undergraduate tuition in 2013- 2014 for the first time in 30 years.

I respect the Iowa Senate’s decision in its vote today on my reconfirmation to the Board of Regents. While I am disappointed in the results, I thank the Senate for its stewardship role for Iowans and for the very productive conversations we have had in recent weeks. It is clear that we all share a passion for higher education and doing what is best for Iowa. 

Dear Senator Quirmbach and Honorable Members of the Senate: I am writing to thank you for the opportunity to appear before the Senate Education Committee on Monday, March 18, in preparation for the Senate’s consideration of my reappointment to the Board of Regents. 

At its meeting today at Iowa State University, the Board of Regents approved the membership of its Transparency Task Force.

Hannah Walsh, the student member of the Board of Regents, is leading this group of students who will discuss higher education with members of the Iowa legislature. 

At its meeting on February 6, the Board of Regents, State of Iowa approved the composition of the Regents Transparency Task Force. Among the members of the committee will be one representative of the public.