Our goal is to provide a transformative educational experience that educates all UI students to be engaged citizens.

• Create a more inclusive campus culture.
• Prepare students to be experts in their disciplines and leaders in their fields.
• Optimize campus environments to support holistic student success.
• Invest in graduate and professional student support.
• Become a Research I institution of choice for undergraduate students aspiring to pursue graduate or professional education.

Members: 

Shaun Vecera
Co-chair; Professor, Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences, CLAS
shaun-vecera@uiowa.edu

Cornelia Lang
Co-chair; Associate Professor and Associate Chair, Department of Physics & Astronomy, CLAS
cornelia-lang@uiowa.edu

Sarah Hansen
Vice President for Student Life
sarah-hansen@uiowa.edu

Renee Cole
Professor, Chemistry
renee-cole@uiowa.edu

Charlotte Brown
Center for Student Involvement & Leadership
charlotte-brown@uiowa.edu

Jean Florman
Director, Office of Teaching, Learning and Technology Center for Teaching
jean-florman@uiowa.edu

Kathy Hall
Senior Director, Office of Academic Programs and Student Development (CLAS)
kathryn-hall@uiowa.edu

Erin Irish
Associate Professor, Biology
erin-irish@uiowa.edu

Elizabeth Lara
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Director, Graduate College
elizabeth-lara@uiowa.edu

Cody Pritchard
TRIO Student Support Services, Center for Diversity & Enrichment
cody-pritchard@uiowa.edu

Maureen Schafer
Senior Associate Director, Academic Advising Center
maureen-schafer@uiowa.edu

Brenda Ulin
ITS, Administrative Information Systems
brenda-ulin@uiowa.edu

Anne Sparks
Academic Affairs Coordinator, Graduate College
anne-sparks@uiowa.edu

Andrew Beckett
Associate Dean, University College
andrew-beckett@uiowa.edu

Angi McKie
Pomerantz Career Center
angi-mckie@uiowa.edu

Thomas Pak
GPSG Representative
thomas-pak@uiowa.edu

Lori Adams
Associate Professor of Instruction, Biology
lori-adams@uiowa.edu

Lynn Barker
UI Center for Advancement
lynn.barker@foriowa.org

Bob Kirby
Director, Iowa Center for Research by Undergraduates
bob-kirby@uiowa.edu

Dana Thomann
Lecturer, Rhetoric
dana-thomann@uiowa.edu

Stephanie Preschel
Associate Director, Academic Support & Retention
stephanie-preschel@uiowa.edu

Anna Flaming
Associate Director, Office of Teaching, Learning & Technology, Center for Teaching
anna-flaming@uiowa.edu

Kristine Munoz
Professor, Communication Studies
kristine-fitch@uiowa.edu

Tanya Uden-Holman
Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education and Dean of University College
tanya-uden-holman@uiowa.edu

Regan Smock
UISG Representative
regan-smock@uiowa.edu

Our goal is to perform high-impact research.

• We will create a university ecosystem that enables the UI to be an international leader in confronting the grand challenges of the 21st century.
• Recruit and retain faculty and staff who possess the broad diversity essential to our research mission.
• Foster a campus culture in which UI faculty, students, and staff can maximize their research productivity.

Members: 

Ted Abel
Co-chair; Professor, Physiology
ted-abel@uiowa.edu

Corinne Peek-Asa
Co-chair; Professor, Occupational and Environmental Health (College of Public Health)
corinne-peek-asa@uiowa.edu

Sandra Daack-Hirsch
Associate Professor, College of Nursing
sandra-daack-hirsch@uiowa.edu

Erin Brothers
Sponsored Programs
erin-brothers@uiowa.edu

Joe Kearney
Professor, Computer Science
joe-kearney@uiowa.edu

Bob Kirby
Associate Director, Honors Program
bob-kirby@uiowa.edu

Rebekah Kowal
Professor, Dance
rebekah-kowal@uiowa.edu

Amy Lee
Professor, Physiology
amy-lee@uiowa.edu

Peggy Nopoulos
Professor, Psychiatry
peggy-nopoulos@uiowa.edu

Ann Ricketts
Senior Assistant Vice President for Research
ann-ricketts@uiowa.edu

Diane Slusarski
Professor and Department Chair, Biology
diane-slusarski@uiowa.edu

Milan Sonka
Professor and Associate Dean, College of Engineering
milan-sonka@uiowa.edu

Eric Tate
Associate Professor, Geographical and Sustainability Sciences
eric-tate@uiowa.edu

Our goal is to engage with Iowa and the world to broaden education, improve health, and enhance economic development.

• Enhance the UI’s statewide visibility and increase access to UI expertise.
• Create lifelong learning opportunities that broaden the UI’s reach across Iowa.
• Create pathways for students to pursue health careers and remain in Iowa.
• Enhance health partnerships.
• Support the translation of intellectual work into applications to enhance economic development.
• Create a model to engage the time and talents of alumni.

Members: 

Peter Damiano
Co-chair; Director, Public Policy Center; Professor, College of Dentistry
peter-damiano@uiowa.edu

Teresa Mangum
Co-chair, Professor and Director, Obermann Center for Advanced Studies
teresa-mangum@uiowa.edu

Heather Mineart
Administrative Services Manager, Executive Assistant to the Vice President for Research; President Staff Council
heather-mineart@uiowa.edu

Jeneane Beck
Assistant Vice President for External Relations, Office of Strategic Communications
jeneane-beck@uiowa.edu

Nic Benson
Director of Community Outreach, Provost's Office of Outreach & Engagement
nicholas-benson@uiowa.edu

Mercedes Bern-Klug
Associate Professor, School of Social Work
mercedes-bern-klug@uiowa.edu

Jonathan Carlson
Professor, College of Law
jonathan-c-carlson@uiowa.edu

Dan Matheson
Associate Professor of Instruction and Director, Sports and Recreation Management
daniel-matheson@uiowa.edu

Edith Parker
Dean, College of Public Health
edith-parker@uiowa.edu

Mirra Anson
Director, Academic Support and Retention
mirra-anson@uiowa.edu

John Doershuk
State Archaeologist
john-doershuk@uiowa.edu

David Gould
Educational Support Manager, Belin-Blank Center
david-gould@uiowa.edu

Paul Thelen
Assistant Director, Waterman Nonprofit Resource Center
paul-thelen@uiowa.edu

Anne Zalenski
Associate Dean, Distance Programs and Courses
anne-zalenski@uiowa.edu

Saba Ali
Professor and Associate Dean, College of Education
saba-ali@uiowa.edu

Matt Augeri
Director, Career Leadership Academy, Pomerantz Career Center
matthew-augeri@uiowa.edu

Kelley Drowne
Executive Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations (Tippie CoB)
kelley.drowne@foriowa.org

David Hensley
Executive Director, Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center
david-hensley@uiowa.edu

Nadine Petty
Executive Director, Center for Diversity and Enrichment
nadine-petty@uiowa.edu

Heather Wilensky
Executive Director, Alumni Engagement, UI Center for Advancement
heather-wilensky@uiowa.edu

Richard Barajas
Director of Admissions, College of Pharmacy
richard-barajas@uiowa.edu

Chuck Connerly
Professor and Director, Urban and Regional Planning
charles-connerly@uiowa.edu

John Culshaw
University Librarian
john-culshaw@uiowa.edu

David Cunning
Professor and Chair, Philosophy; Co-Chair, 2016-21 UI Strategic Plan Development Group
david-cunning@uiowa.edu

Laura McLeran
Senior Advisor to the President, Associate Vice President for External Relations
laura-mcleran@uiowa.edu

Larry Weber
Professor and Executive Associate Dean, College of Engineering
larry-weber@uiowa.edu

Julianna Lee
Assistant Director, Public Policy Center
julianna-lee@uiowa.edu

David Cwiertny
Associate Professor, College of Engineering
david-cwiertny@uiowa.edu

Frederick Boehmke
Professor, Political Science
frederick-boehmke@uiowa.edu

Emily Hughes
Professor and Associate Dean, College of Law
emily-hughes@uiowa.edu

Lauren Lessing
Director, UI Stanley Museum of Art
lauren-lessing@uiowa.edu

Andy Winkelmann
Director, Educational Programming, UI Athletics
andrew-winkelmann@uiowa.edu

Our goal is to create and sustain a welcoming, collaborative environment for all members of the community.

Members: 

Julie Zerwic
Co-chair; Dean, College of Nursing
julie-zerwic@uiowa.edu

Cheryl Reardon
Co-chair; Chief HR Officer; Associate VP
cheryl-reardon@uiowa.edu

Bria Marcelo
Director of Diversity Resources (Steering Committee)
brianna-marcelo@uiowa.edu

Sarah Hansen
Vice President for Student Life (Steering Committee)
sarah-hansen@uiowa.edu

Keith Carter
Professor and Chair, Ophthalmology
keith-carter@uiowa.edu

Kevin Kregel
Interim Executive vice president and provost
kevin-kregel@uiowa.edu

Claire Fox
Professor and Department Chair, English
claire-fox@uiowa.edu

Colleen Mitchell
Associate Professor, Mathematics
colleen-mitchell@uiowa.edu

Nicole Nisly
Professor, Internal Medicine
nicole-nisly@uiowa.edu

Gabriela Rivera
Assistant Director, Diversity, Inclusion & Student Success (Tippie College of Business)
gabriela-rivera@uiowa.edu

Rene Rocha
Associate Professor, Political Science
rene-rocha@uiowa.edu

Liz Tovar
Associate Athletics Director, Student-Athlete Academic Services
elizabeth-tovar@uiowa.edu

Winnie Uluocha
Graduate Student (Law & Public Health)
winnie-uluocha@uiowa.edu