How will faculty be impacted by this agreement?
Our faculty will enjoy opportunities to reach more students, to collaborate with a broadened group of colleagues and to apply a more regional mindset in all we do.
What programs will be impacted by this agreement?
Each university offers similar programs/offerings and programs/offerings that aren’t available in the other university. As part of the process, we will identify the overlaps and the gaps to see how our deepened collaboration can strengthen each respective institution and expand offerings to our students.
Will there be leadership/staff/faculty/board membership changes as a result of the agreement?
No changes to leadership/staff/faculty/board membership are expected as a result of the new joint agreement.
Will faculty members be asked to teach on both campuses/for more students?
The new joint agreement will enable students to take courses on either campus but is not expected to impact modalities or have an immediate impact on course load.
Were faculty involved in this decision?
Now that the initial due diligence process has been completed and our agreement signed, we are thrilled to be able to expand the conversation. We invite students, faculty, alums, and all members of our community to attend an open forum to provide input as we move forward in this process.
What impact could a potential combination have on our campuses?
This combination allows us to expand our offerings for our students, better respond to workforce and labor needs, and better serve the Cedar Rapids and Quad Cities communities.
What can I do to have my voice heard in this process?
Attend open forums and share your ideas. We believe in transparency and open dialogue. We fully expect great ideas will come from students, university leadership and staff members, our department leads and faculty, as well as donors and alumni boards. We want to hear from every member of the community.