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
76
Representing 51 units across campus
2,177
Student Disability Services continues to support an increasing number of students
Highlights and Success
$ 6.6M
The need-based pipeline program will prepare Davenport Community High School students for a college education at Iowa.
SDS Lounge helps meet student needs
The Student Disability Services (SDS) Lounge provides a student-designed, accessible space that fosters community, belonging, and support for students.
UI instructors embrace course accessibility training and tools
Instructors at the University of Iowa are part of the state and local government entities working to comply with a new federal rule requiring all forms of digital content—including online course materials—to be accessible to people with disabilities by April 24.
Building bridges through dialogue
From workshops to facilitated discussions, Iowa students are learning to engage in meaningful conversations that strengthen belonging and mutual respect across campus.
More Stories
Column One
Programs and Policies
- UI recognized as Patriot Employer by non-profit serving disabled veterans
- Embedded counselor for veterans helps dissolve stigma around mental health
- Anne Frank Initiative established at the University of Iowa
- Promoting effective use of instructional technology
- UI makes progress implementing Iowa Board of Regents directives
- IVETS office provides resources to veterans and military-connected students
- SkillBridge partnership expands Veterans hiring initiative
- Free speech and freedom of expression initiatives
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Increasing Access
- Changes to Nite Ride shuttle increases ridership
- UI expands digital accessibility liaison program
- Accessible Iowa initiative sets campus standards, next steps for digital accessibility
- UI receives grant to improve success in STEM courses
- UI Mathematics marks 25 years of expanding access to doctoral education
- Promoting accessibility through classroom updates
- New lounge for Student Disability Services
- UI launches digital accessibility task force
- Accessibility website launched
- UI simplifies extended quiz time for students with disabilities on ICON