University of Iowa backs tenure amid tenure ban proposal
UI President Bruce Harreld and fellow faculty defend tenure and academic freedom as a bill to abolish tenure on state campuses draws attention. The Gazette notes opposition from regents and AAUP, while senator Amy Sinclair seeks more clarity on changes to bargaining laws before weighing the measure. Vaughn praises the regents and says cooperation with Iowa State and UNI continues.
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Amy Sinclair
Allerton
Senate
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Hans-Jorge Tiede
Department of Academic Freedom
National American Association of University Professors
AAUP
Tiede
Missouri
Board of Regents
University of Missouri
Thomas Vaughn
Regents
Iowa State University
University of Northern Iowa
Vaughn
Vanessa Milerthegazete
Mathis won’t run for governor in 2018
Des Moines Sen. Liz Mathis rules out seeking the Democratic nomination for governor in 2018 citing timing and family concerns. The Cedar Rapids Democrat, elected in 2011, says she remains focused on re election and rebuilding the Senate majority. She notes campaign costs could reach 10 to 15 million and leaves door open for future bids or challenging Rep. Rod Blum.
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Polk County
Rich Leopold
Todd Prichard
Ccharles City
Steve Sodders
State Center
Rob Hogg
Dedar Rapids
U.S
Rod Blum
Stephen Mary
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US Senate
Joni Ernst
Democratic Pary
Regents reduce 2017 meeting plan in open vote
The Iowa Board of Regents unanimously voted to cut the 2017 meeting schedule from 14 one day meetings to eight two day meetings. President Rastetter said the change boosts transparency and reading time, though some worry about timely approvals and public input.
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Iowa University may see 6000 freshmen this fall
The University of Iowa could record a historic freshman class exceeding 6,000 as applications rise. Officials say March 1 becomes the new deadline for admission decisions with late applicants possibly waitlisted.
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