Iowa Lawmakers Urge Regents to Reject University of Iowa’s New School Proposal

Two Iowa lawmakers are pushing the Board of Regents to deny the UI’s plan for a new school focused on social and cultural studies.

Iowa Lawmakers Urge Regents to Reject University of Iowa’s New School Proposal
Iowa Lawmakers Urge Regents to Reject University of Iowa’s New School Proposal

Iowa City: Two state lawmakers are making waves by asking the Iowa Board of Regents to turn down the University of Iowa’s proposal for a new school. This new school would combine various programs, including African American studies and gender studies.

Sen. Lynn Evans and Rep. Taylor Collins sent a letter to the Board of Regents, urging them to reject the plan. They believe it promotes “ideologically driven programs” instead of focusing on education that meets workforce needs.

The university’s plan includes merging several departments and closing the Gender, Women’s, and Sexuality Studies department. They aim to create a new degree in Social and Cultural Analysis, which they say will help students understand the complexities of the world.

Collins and Evans pointed out that Iowans were pleased when the university announced it would eliminate the social justice major. However, they feel this new school is just a rebranding of those programs.

The Board of Regents will discuss the proposal at their February meeting. If approved, the new school could launch in time for the 2025-26 academic year. The university is optimistic about the changes, claiming they will improve coordination and support for students.

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