Iowa Board of Regents approves policy manual revisions despite member concerns

Members of the Iowa Board of Regents meet on April 23, 2026 at Iowa State University. The board voted at its June meeting to approve policy manual additions and launch the search for a new executive director. (Photo by Brooklyn Draisey/Iowa Capital Dispatch)

By: Brooklyn Draisey

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: June 16, 2026

Words: 820

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

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Despite concerns from members about blurring the lines between governance and management of state universities, the Iowa Board of Regents Tuesday approved additions to its policy manual to require further program review and board perspective on search committees.

The board voted at its June meeting to include policy manual revisions discussed for the first time in April. They include an optional tuition guarantee pilot program; a moratorium on new academic construction; biannual reviews of …

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