Iowa

The University of Iowa

UIowa has an LGBT Resource Center ( http://imu.uiowa.edu/lgbt/ ), and they are members of the Consortium for Higher Education LGBT Professionals.

Nondiscrimination Statement

The University of Iowa prohibits discrimination in employment, educational programs, and activities on the basis of race, national origin, color, creed, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preference. The University also affirms its commitment to providing equal opportunities and equal access to University facilities. For additional information contact the Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity, (319) 335-0705.

Iowa State University

ISU has an Office of LGBT Student Services (  http://new.dso.iastate.edu/lgbtss/ ), and they are a member of the Consortium of Higher Education LGBT Professionals.

University Nondiscrimination Statement

Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. veteran. Inquiries can be directed to the Director of Equal Opportunity and Compliance, 3280 Beardshear Hall, (515) 294-7612.

Sexual minority faculty:  Warren Blumenfeld, Associate Professor, Curriculum & Instruction

University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls/Waterloo

13.03 Equal Opportunity & Non-Discrimination Statement

No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in employment, any educational program, or any activity of the University, on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or on any other basis protected by federal and/or state law.

LGBT Student Resources is under the Dean of Students Office.  There is a Rainbow Reception to welcome queer students back to school in the fall, and a Prom in April.

Dr. Scharmann explained that UNI was formerly a Normal School, i.e., Iowa State Teachers College.  Cedar Falls is approximately 6% more expensive than Manhattan, KS with housing being 17% more expensive.  However, Waterloo is 2% less expensive overall than Manhattan, KS with housing being 12% less expensive than Manhattan, KS.