Regents study finds pay gap persists despite equal worth policy
A review goes to Gov Branstad after noting the state system shows an 8.6 percent gender pay gap in regents institutions. The analysis cites higher starting rates in male dominated classes and suggests merging pay formulas and minimum step increases to advance comparable worth.
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Regents weigh UNI computing fee and campus levy changes
The State Board of Regents staff recommends a $20 per semester student computing fee for all UNI students starting next fall. The panel also backs raising the University of Iowa optional fee ceiling to $15 and requires board approval for any new fees over $1 per semester or over $10 per course. Current mandatory activity fees run $106.86 at Iowa, $140.30 at Iowa State, and $106 at UNI. professional programs carry higher fees.
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Panel urges bonds for state hazardous waste cleanup plan
A legislative committee proposed a new bonding authority to finance environmental projects including a state owned hazardous waste dump. They expect up to 1 billion dollars for water lines sewers and cleanup with bonds, fees and arbitrage funding. Avenson warned local opposition will shape site selection.
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Junkins floats lottery funds to raise Iowa teacher pay
Democrat candidate Lowell Junkins proposes diverting lottery money to boost teacher salaries in Iowa without tax increases. The plan envisions 20 to 100 million dollars over years, reallocating world trade center funds and expanding lottery revenues with video and online games plus a broad education promo push. Details were being finalized ahead of today’s news conferences.
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