IOWA CITY, IOWA (October 27, 2021) — More than forty current students at the University of Iowa are helping to shape the future of their alma mater by serving on one of eighteen charter committees that advise institutional leadership on topics ranging from diversity and teaching to research and intercollegiate athletics.
The charter committees are another example of the University's commitment to the long tradition of shared governance in which university-wide policies and initiatives are made in collaboration with the campus's many leaders and shared-governance representatives.
Katherine Kustes of Bettendorf, Iowa [Kustes is a member of the Family Issues committee.]
Family Issues
The committee reviews and make recommendations about the development and implementation of programs, plans, and policies that promote a positive climate for families of faculty, staff, and students through the life-span; and reviews and make recommendations about the implementation of university child or dependent care programs and plans.
Eric Field of Muscatine, Iowa [Field is a member of the Financial Aid Advisory and Hancher Auditorium committees.]
Financial Aid Advisory
The committee reviews and makes recommendations to the President regarding all forms of student financial aid and assists the Office of Student Financial Aid or other university office administering financial aid in communicating all financial-aid policies to the university community.
Hancher Auditorium
The committee advises the Directors in formulating and reviewing general policies for events presented to the university community and others; provides feedback as requested on annual schedule of music, theater, dance, and the other performing-arts; provide suggestions as requested on methods to increase revenue and audience; advises on the public reaction to the cultural and entertainment programs offered at Hancher Auditorium, the educational aspect of these programs, the promotional techniques supporting them, and the financial success of the various series and individual programs; and promotes and advocates for support of Hancher's programming and contributions to the university and Iowa communities.
Logan Williams of Muscatine, Iowa [Williams is a member of the Presidential Committee on Athletics.]
Presidential Committee on Athletics
The Presidential Committee on Athletics (PCA) is the advisory committee for the university President and the Director of Athletics on policies governing the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics consistent with the rules of the Big Ten Conference and the National Collegiate Athletics Association and consistent with the policies of the university, the Board of Regents, and the State of Iowa. In addition to its duty to advise and recommend policies to the university President and Athletics Director, the Committee periodically apprises the faculty, staff, and student constituency organizations of the status of athletics at the university and nationally.
About the University of Iowa
As a top global university, Iowa is the ideal destination for learning, discovery, and innovation. We bring art and science together to create a truly unique interdisciplinary education. With over 200 areas of study to choose from, students are encouraged to mix and match majors, minors, and certificates to earn a degree that reflects their unique interests.
From inside our world-class medical center to the most prestigious creative-writing program in the US, students have access to quality academic support and are equipped with the tools they need to stand out in a competitive workforce. Our 15:1 student-to-faculty ratio allows students to work directly with experts in their field while earning valuable, practical skills.
Our campus seamlessly blends into the heart of downtown Iowa City, making it easy to access academic resources and belong to a larger, welcoming community. With over 500 student organizations, clubs, and communities on campus, and countless in-town events scheduled throughout the year, Iowa makes it easy to build a network of friendships and connections that last a lifetime.
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