Ul faculty exodus tied to better offers and pay gaps
A University of Iowa survey found nearly 70 percent of 67 resignations last year were to pursue stronger offers elsewhere, with 18 percent citing higher salaries. Experts urge full funding of the salary bill as budget constraints hurt morale and retention. The UI workforce totals 1,979, up from 1,783 in 1994.
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Faculty resignations at three state universities rise
The past year saw 158 faculty resignations across the UI, Iowa State, and the University of Northern Iowa, the second highest total since 1987. At the UI, business, engineering and pharmacy led with about 7.5 percent resignations each, and full professors comprised about one third of UI losses.
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Harkin Visits Linn-Mar High Talks Freedom and Security
Senator Tom Harkin visited Linn-Mar High School to urge students to consider freedoms they might trade for security. He forecast a congressional battle over civil liberties and domestic surveillance amid post 9 11 anxieties, stressing vigilance and tolerance.
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D-Iowa
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Washington, D.C
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UI seeks authority to sell bonds for hospital upgrades
University of Iowa officials seek authority to issue up to 100 million dollars in bonds through 2010 to fund high tech equipment at University Hospitals and capital improvements to health science programs. Regents review is set for next Wednesday in Iowa City.
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Vilsack proposes single state agency to replace DAM
Gov. Tom Vilsack seeks legislative approval to consolidate up to six state departments into one Administrative Agency named the Department of Asset Management DAM. The plan targets personnel IT and general services plus ICN and certain finance duties to cut costs and streamline government.
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Sioux City
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Regents to vote on Taser proposal Iowa City
The state Board of Regents will decide next week if police at the three public universities should carry Taser stun guns. Presidents of Iowa, Iowa State, and Northern Iowa urge arming officers with training and six month refresher courses.
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US Department of Public Safety
Iowa City
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Senate
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