Implementation Progress
Our goal is to inspire and empower every member of our community to make a positive impact on our campus environment, ultimately enriching the university experience for all.
To do this, we are working to create a campus culture that aligns with our core values and is welcoming and respectful to all our students, faculty, and staff. We are dedicated to transparency, communication, collaboration, and accountability as we work to elevate the access that is foundational to our excellence in teaching, research, and service.
Key Metrics
158
classrooms with new accessible seating
Part of $4 million in classroom updates that took place in 2023-24
2,177
students registered for accommodations in FY24
Student Disability Services continues to support an increasing number of students
Highlights and Success
$ 6.6M
funding for John Deere Scholars Program
The need-based pipeline program will prepare Davenport Community High School students for a college education at Iowa.
Accessibility website launched
The UI's Accessibility Task Force has launched a new website to serve as the hub for all accessibility-related resources and information. Accessibility.uiowa.edu provides updates on accessibility initiatives and allows campus members to ask questions about accessibility.
SkillBridge partnership expands Veterans hiring initiative
The University of Iowa is making a concerted effort to provide military service members with potential job opportunities as they transition out of the service through its partnership with SkillBridge.
Free speech and freedom of expression initiatives
The university is engaging in a comprehensive campaign to educate the campus community about free speech and freedom of expression policies. Efforts include sharing the political activity and expression guidelines, providing social media training focused on protecting free speech, and updating the FAQ section on the Free Speech at Iowa website