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Iowa Board of Regents update strategic plan, eliminate DEI language

Regents replace ‘diverse and inclusive experiences’ with ‘high-impact academic experiences’ as core value
By: Annie Smith Barkalow|January 15, 2025
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    • Regent executive director Mark Braun (left) and president Sherry Bates at the Boardb of regents meeting Nov. 7, held on the University of Northern Iowa campus.

    Regent executive director Mark Braun (left) and president Sherry Bates at the Board of regents meeting Nov. 7, held on the University of Northern Iowa campus. CREDIT BOARD OF REGENTS YOUTUBE STILL

    The Iowa Board of Regents voted to update their 2022-2027 strategic plan on Jan. 15, eliminating language related to diversity, equity and inclusion.

    “This plan was developed over the course of several months with engagement of all then-board members and campus leaders,” a board document stated in Wednesday’s agenda. “As with all strategic plans, it was intended as a living document that would serve as a guidepost…

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