Branstad launches study of Iowa higher education system
Governor Branstad announces a $200000 Peat Marwick study to evaluate Iowa public universities private colleges and area schools. He warns of mediocrity risks while aiming to move Iowa into the top ten for higher education and bolster economic development. The three boards pledge funds with state and university support.
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Iowa
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Peat Marwick
Jim Carney
Independent Colleges and Universities
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University of Iowa
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Regents
Marvin Pomerantz
Career Options Workshop for Grinnell Summer Institute
Three leaders in journalism science and writing will talk at Grinnell College's Summer Institute Career Options Workshop. Fern Kupfer Susan O'Brien and Stephen Rockwood will share career paths and youth opportunities. The free event runs three days during the institute offerings for high school students.
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Des Moines State Honors Top Iowa Scholars
Seven Iowa students were recognized for being the state’s top scholars with perfect ACT scores and top grades. Gov Branstad and Iowa College Aid officials praised the students from Ames Spencer Des Moines Sioux City for receiving dictionaries and a $500 per year State of Iowa Scholarship for college enrollees.
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Ames
Stephen Walk
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Mark Vanderweide
Sioux City
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