Tell Patch: If Iowa Kids' Tuition Goes Up, Should University Presidents Get Less Money?
Iowa House Republicans are discussing a bill that would prohibit Iowa's university presidents from getting raises or increased benefits if the schools raise tuition.
As tuition continues to rise, the presidents of University of Iowa, Iowa State University and University of Northern Iowa have caught the eye of Iowa House Republicans. More specifically, their salaries. According to reporting from Iowa Politics, the House Republicans are discussing a bill that would prohibit the presidents from getting raises if the universities increase tuition. Is it fair to hold back the president's salaries if tuition is increased? Tell us in comments. Since 2004, tuition and mandatory fees at the three schools have gone up about 44 percent, according to data from the Iowa Board of Regents. Meanwhile, the presidents' salaries also climbed. The presidents' latest raises packed a few more dollars onto their six-figure …
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