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 respectful and inclusive to all our students, faculty, and staff. Over the past few years, we actively engaged with the campus community, learning more about their experiences and providing resources to help campus leaders better support all members of our community. We took steps to improve programs and policies, as well as address accessibility concerns on campus.
Key Metrics
100 +
participants in Iowa Edge in fall 2024
The program, which was open to all students, allowed participants to build community, learn core leadership skills, and build a network before On Iowa! to acclimate them to campus life
2,177
students registered for accommodations in FY24
Student Disability Services continues to support an increasing number of students
350 +
students supported by TRIO SSS
TRIO Student Support Services provides students with tutoring, counseling, mentoring, financial guidance, and other support
158
classrooms with new accessible seating
Part of $4 million in classroom updates that took place in 2023-24
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.
IVETS office provides resources to veterans and military-connected students
On the second floor of Calvin Hall lies a space for veterans and military-connected students. With a newly renovated student lounge and study area complete with a coffee machine and free snacks, the room provides a sanctuary for students.
New lounge for Student Disability Services
Located in the University Capitol Centre, a new lounge dedicated to Student Disability Services provides a space dedicated to students with various forms of disabilities that is open to any student at the University of Iowa.
Launching the Davenport high school program
As part of the John Deere Scholars Program, seniors in Davenport high schools are eligible for leadership training, college application support, and outreach events with the University of Iowa and John Deere.
More Stories
Column One
Programs and Policies
Trailblazers and Role Models
- Air Force ROTC cadet breaks barriers for those who follow
- Adele Vanarsdale helps UI design its future
- Student Inspires Mother's ADA Work at Iowa
- UI encouraged alumna Sawsan Daws to continue leading in STEM
- Athletics, UI REACH make a perfect team
- Iowa named national leader in women's leadership, representation
- Student veteran named Pat Tillman Scholar
- Supporting Students Who Served
- From first-gen student to full-fledged scientist
Column 2
Increasing Access
- UI receives grant to improve success in STEM courses
- UI Mathematics marks 25 years of expanding access to doctoral education
- UI faculty, alumni net grant to help LGBTQ+ students thrive on campus
- Providing tools to create more accessible events
- Promoting accessibility through classroom updates
- Meeting digital accessibility standards