The University of Iowa is America’s pioneer in the integration of higher education and the creative arts. As the first university in the nation to grant thesis credit for creative work in the arts, the university served as the model for the creative arts programs that now exist in many American universities and colleges.

Iowa was one of the first universities in the nation to combine Studio Art and Art History in one school. The School of Art and Art History continues to offer both programs, reflecting its philosophy that artists benefit from the study of artistic traditions, historians learn from personal experience with the creation of art, and teachers need a firm foundation in both.

Faculty and staff are offered an employee discount to purchase tickets to athletic events. In addition, Athletics operates Finkbine Golf Course, an 18-hole championship course open to staff members at reduced rates.

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Campus Safety is committed to creating a safe and welcoming community for all students, faculty, staff, and visitors. The organization is led by the Assistant Vice President for Campus Safety and includes eight departments that are committed to all facets of campus safety. 

These departments include the University of Iowa Police Department, Security Services, Emergency Management, the Threat Assessment Team, Security Engineering Services, the Office of Clery Compliance, Emergency Communications, and Fire Safety. 

University of Iowa Police Department 

UI Police are state-certified and provide 24/7 law enforcement services for campus. The UIPD responds to all calls for service on university property and investigate all criminal incidents that occur on university property. 

UI Police officers undergo extensive training that exceeds standards set by the state of Iowa to ensure they are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to respond to the variety of situations that can occur on a college campus. They are certified to administer emergency first aid and CPR and are trained in the use of AEDs carried in their vehicles. 

Reporting Crimes, Concerns, and Emergencies

We all have a role to play in supporting campus safety. If you witness something that is a threat to public safety or an individual, you are strongly encouraged to report it to police as soon as possible so they can address safety issues in our community. If it's an emergency, call or text 911.

You can learn more about the various options available for making reports here: https://safety.uiowa.edu/how-report.

Free Safety Resources 

Campus Safety provides a variety of free personal safety training courses and safety services for faculty, staff, and students, as well as detailed campus safety tips. A few highlights include: 

• Nite Ride: Free late-night transportation service for students, faculty, and staff. 
• Rave Guardian: Mobile app that allows users to set a safety timer for their walk home, text anonymous crime tips to police, and all UIPD with one button. 
• Bike Registration: Registering your bike with Bike Index is free and voluntary, but can help police return your property to you if it is lost or stolen. 
• Emergency Response Guide: Learn more about how to respond to various emergencies (fire, severe weather, active violence, etc.) that could impact you on campus.

Emergency Notifications and Timely Warnings 

Campus Safety keeps campus informed about imminent and ongoing safety threats using various notification systems.

• Hawk Alert is one layer of our campus emergency notification system. These alerts are sent via text message, phone call, and email when there is confirmation of an immediate threat to the health and safety of the campus community. All students and employees are encouraged to review and update their Hawk Alert settings using MyUI and Employee Self Service. Text message is the fastest way to receive an alert. Updates are posted to e.uiowa.edu and social media.

You may also receive alerts via outdoor/emergency sirens systems, building notification systems, and other digital communication. These notifications are sent to either the entire campus or may be targeted to specific buildings or areas of campus when the impact is limited.

• Crime Alerts are used to provide a timely warning about an incident that has already occurred but may pose a serious or ongoing threat to the campus community. These alerts are sent via email when a Clery Act crime is committed within the university's Clery geography and reported to a campus security authority or local law enforcement.

Clery Act crimes include: murder, manslaughter, sex offenses, robbery, burglary, aggravated assault, arson, motor vehicle theft, domestic/dating violence, stalking and hate crimes.

Lost and Found

Campus Safety uses Crowdfind to assist with managing found property on campus. If you have lost something, please check the database below to see if you recognize your property.

The Career Development Advising service is a free and confidential service to assist regular employees (non-temporary) in achieving their personal career development goals within the University of Iowa. Our advisors are certified by the Career Planning and Adult Development Network as Job and Career Development Coaches.

Dual Career Services are designed to provide assistance for partners/spouses of recently hired UI faculty and staff. We help spouses/partners with their job search needs and will assist with updating resume/curriculum vitae, job search techniques, and provide information on ways to connect in the Iowa City-Cedar Rapids corridor.

Faculty and Staff Disability Services (FSDS) is charged with providing leadership, expertise and consultative intervention to all University of Iowa faculty, staff and department management in matters related to employment and health conditions.

Faculty and Staff Immigration Services (FSIS) helps eligible employees and university departments obtain work authorization status and permanent residency filings. We collaborate with partners across campus to hire and retain international faculty and staff.

Family Services provides programming, guidance and information to university-affiliated individuals or their family members regarding family-related concerns. Services are available in the following areas: child care, child care financial assistance (for UI student parents), financial well-being, workplace flexibility, eldercare, and on-campus lactation facilities.

Health and Dental Insurance 

In general, regular faculty and staff with at least a 50 percent appointment and their dependents can participate in the university's health and dental insurance.

Health Care

As a major tertiary- and quaternary-level health care facility, University of Iowa Health Care includes the main adult-care hospital, a specialized disabilities and development outpatient facility (serving pediatric and adult patients), and UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital.

In addition, UI Health Care includes UI Health Care Medical Center Downtown in Iowa City and outpatient clinic facilities across Iowa in population centers such as Waterloo, Des Moines, and Cedar Rapids. With more than 250 specialty and subspecialty clinics, UI Health Care offers the most comprehensive health care in the state.

Dental Care

To increase educational opportunities for third and fourth-year dental students, the College of Dentistry and University Benefits created the Student Dental Clinics Incentive (for Dental II and House Staff Dental participants). 

In one location, the College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics offers a complete range of dental services for children and adults in ten dental specialties.

University Employee Health Clinic (UEHC)

The University Employee Health Clinic (UEHC) serves University of Iowa employees and provides a variety of prevention and treatment services. Your supervisor and human resources representative will determine the appropriate screenings for you based on your workplace assignment and duties.

UI Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers free, confidential resources provided by the University of Iowa to assist employees and their immediate family members enhance their health and well-being or get immediate help with personal concerns including acute life stressors.

Most people who come to EAP are experiencing issues related to work-life balance, relationship concerns, sleep problems, emotional or psychological health, family concerns, or substance use.

UI Wellness liveWELL

liveWELL, a unit of University Human Resources, is here to support your personal health and well-being whether you're a faculty or staff member interested in working with a health coach or a supervisor looking for workshops on mindfulness and tools to support well-being in your department.

Everyone can do something to enhance their personal health and well-being, no matter where they are on their health journey. liveWELL programs and services are designed to support you along the way.

Workers' Compensation 

If you get hurt or sick because of your job, our program can help. If your claim is approved, you won’t have to pay for medical treatments related to your injury. Our insurance also provides a portion of your salary to make up for the time you can’t work. 

If you get injured at work, we will treat you with dignity and respect. We review all the facts and follow the laws of Iowa and our own policies when handling workers’ compensation claims. 

Our website is a useful resource for creating a safe work environment and assisting your return to work. Your safety and well-being are important to us and we are here to support you through the workers’ compensation process.

Environmental Health and Safety

The Environmental Health & Safety Office (EHS) provides services intended to promote health and safety, regulatory compliance, and environmental management. We offer a variety of services in the areas of Biological, Chemical, Occupational, and Radiation safety as well as select Environmental programs. Some of the direct services that we offer include chemical and radiation exposure monitoring, worksite hazard evaluations, workplace safety surveys, safety equipment recommendations, safety program reviews, safety training, and disposal of hazardous chemical, radioactive and infectious waste. Consultative services include regulatory compliance assistance programs to address OSHA, EPA, and CDC/USDA-related responsibilities within health care, research, academic, facility and service environments.

Whether you're new to the university or you've worked here for years, Information Technology Services (ITS) provides tips, resources, and tools to help you get your work done and collaborate with your team as effectively and efficiently as possible.

Office of Strategic Communication (OSC)

The Office of Strategic Communication (OSC) supports the University of Iowa's mission through communication that builds awareness and appreciation for the university’s people and programs. They can assist with marketing strategy, branding, communication, media training, photo & video, social media, web, and more. 

Iowa Now

Iowa Now is the University of Iowa’s official, one-stop source for UI news, offering information and insights from people and programs throughout our university. The Iowa Now website updates throughout the week—check back regularly for the latest news. The OSC manages Iowa Now with contributions from partners across campus.

UI Health Care Newsroom

Visit the UI Health Care Newsroom to explore recent articles, press releases, and patient stories from UI Health Care

The Office of Civil Rights Compliance (OCRC) is comprised of complaint response and investigation, Title IX, and ADA. OCRC provides a centralized complaint investigative team, a coordinated intake and record-keeping process, and improved response times to investigations.

The Office of the Ombudsperson is a confidential resource for any member of the university community -- including students, faculty, staff, postdocs, residents and fellow-- with a problem or concern. We provide informal conflict resolution, mediation services and advocacy for fair treatment and fair process.

Organizational Effectiveness (OE) serves campus leaders and employees to improve organizational success through training, coaching , and consultation. We support the University Human Resources mission with resources that develop talent, promote engagement, and improve the employee experience.

UI Learning and Development, a unit of Organizational Effectiveness (OE), provides professional development services and training opportunities for individuals and departments.

Recreational Services facilities include the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center, Field House, Fitness East, Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex, Hawkeye Recreation Fields, Softball Complex, and more. The following program areas are offered:  adventure recreation, fitness, aquatics, sports programs, rowing, and tennis. 

The Parking and Transportation Department provides and supports access, mobility, and transportation services to faculty, staff, students, patients, and visitors of the University of Iowa. The department consists of five operating units: Cambus, Commuter Programs, Fleet Services, Facility Operations, and Parking Services. These units collaborate to provide a broad range of parking and transportation options and services.

Parking

University of Iowa faculty and staff employed 50% time or more in a permanent position are eligible for a parking assignment to a Faculty/Staff parking facility. An employee’s eligibility for a specific parking facility is based on their campus work address. See the Faculty/Staff Permit Parking Assignment Policy for full detail.

Cambus

CAMBUS is the University’s public transit system that provides bus service throughout the campus. Serving students, faculty, staff, visitors, and the community, CAMBUS is a comprehensive transit system providing over 3 million rides per year. The services are accessible, no fare and available to the general public.

CAMBUS was conceived and started by university students in 1972 to increase campus accessibility, particularly between the east and west side of campus.  It has been operated and supervised by students ever since.

The UI Libraries includes seven branches, which are integrally connected with the academic, research, and creative endeavors at Iowa. Librarians are subject specialists trained to serve as expert resources in a broad range of fields. Staff are also involved in providing services that help students succeed, collaborating with faculty, and assisting in classrooms across campus.

In addition, the UI Libraries is the largest library system in Iowa and serves the entire state, providing assistance with a broad range of questions, lending materials, and advocating for libraries of all sizes in schools and towns across the state.