Iowa universities frame themselves as catalysts for economic development
Friday, January 10, 2003
Over the past two years, the Iowa Legislature has cut the post secondary education budget by $125 million. Now the Iowa Board of Regents is trying to "connect the dots" for state legislators who just don't get it.
In a report issued yesterday, the Board of Regents is trying to explain the impact the state's three public universities have on Iowa's economy. This report provides the type of education that state legislators need. It not only outlines the direct employment impact, but also highlights the impact of research and new business development. As economic developers, we need to form alliances with postsecondary educators to expand state investments in higher education. Read more. Go
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Iowa universities frame themselves as catalysts for economic development
