Board News - Page 26

Let me begin by saying that in life and in this role, I’m a firm believer in getting input from key players before making any major decisions. That’s why I’ve spent the past couple of weeks reaching out to the Regents, University Presidents and other key leaders to learn more about issues that are “top-of-mind” for them. All of these conversations are necessary during a transition to determine common ground, and assess our future direction. 

Iowa Public Radio announced today the intent to acquire KZHZ-FM and KZHC-FM - a purchase supported by Iowa State University and approved by the Board of Regents for the State of Iowa. At a cost of $1.75 million, IPR will fund and operate KZHZ-FM and KZHC-FM streaming the first ever 24-hour classical music service for the greater Des Moines metro as well as residents in Madison, Warren, Marion, Clarke, Newton, Jasper, Adair, Union, Lucas and Dallas counties. 

On Monday, August 1, Iowa’s Public Universities will be recognized with Iowa’s premiere environmental honor, the Governor’s Environmental Excellence Award, for their leadership and innovation in protecting Iowa’s natural resources through comprehensive campus sustainability programs.

“Today, I was honored to be elected President of the Iowa Board of Regents by my fellow Board members. While there are many critical issues that the Board of Regents oversees, one urgent matter that I believe is most important is the selection and recruitment of the next president of Iowa State University. 

As you are aware, in May Governor Branstad called me to ask that I resign as president of the Iowa Board of Regents rather than serve out my statutory term to April 30, 2012. A couple of days later he made the same request of president pro tem Jack Evans.  

I write today to submit my resignation as president pro-tem of the Board of Regents. It is an honor and a privilege to represent the citizens of Iowa as a member of the Board of Regents. I take the responsibility seriously and plan to be just as conscientious during the last two years of my term as I have during my first four years.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.

The Board of Regents announces a new initiative with Iowa’s Community Colleges that will expand opportunities for community college students to complete their associate degree. Under the new reverse credit transfer agreement, community college students who transfer to Iowa’s Public Universities before earning an associate degree will have the opportunity to submit their University credits toward completion of the associate degree. 

Ames, Iowa -- What qualities should the Iowa Board of Regents look for in their search for a new Iowa State University president? 

The Committee was first convened by University of Iowa President Sally Mason on February 4, 2011, at which point it was formally charged to investigate the rhabdomyolysis (hereinafter rhabdo) symptoms diagnosed in University of Iowa (UI) football players, leading to the hospitalization of 13 student athletes on January 24 and 25, 2011. The committee was directed to make a thorough investigation of the incident and to report our findings and recommendations to the President by March 23, 2011. 

Through decades of support for the University of Northern Iowa, Iowa State University, and the University of Iowa, we have built three of the nation’s finest public universities, benefitting students, local communities and our entire state.