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President moves: Recent resignations show 3 reasons why a leader steps down

University Business

Ward will be remembered for developing a more holistic student experience by overseeing the creation of a new student services department and reorganizing the school curriculum, Iowa Capital Dispatch reports. In her last year as president, Ward looks forward to ramping up community outreach efforts.

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The Ongoing Fight for Diversity in Higher Ed

Higher Ed Connects: Diversity

Developing and implementing comprehensive campus climate assessments that are individualized for faculty members, staff members, and students. Investing in new student housing so more students can live on campus and more students can have a common first-year experience on campus.