UI WRAC DISOLVED - I obtained an internal University of Iowa email announcing the dissolution of the Women's Resource and Action Center (WRAC) as a standalone unit, dispersing its programs and staff across other departments. Read the full email: (1/4)
The announcement says the changes align with Board of Regents directives to find "opportunities for efficiency and revenue."
I reached out to UI for comment. More soon. (4/4)
The reason given to staff, per a source: budget pressure and directives from the Iowa Board of Regents. The move follows the retirement of longtime WRAC director Linda Kroon. (2/4)
One more thing to watch: WRAC’s counseling services will continue through the 2026-27 academic year. After that, UI says the service model “may be adjusted.” That’s the same gradual erosion ISL documented at RVAP before its closure in 2024.(8/8)
Hold on to your butts.
Still waiting to hear back from the UI on my questions and records request. BUT they did send over an internal talking point memo that offers additional insight:
