Iowa

Iowa authorized legislation in 2005 to join MHEC​. As a member state, Iowa benefits from participation in cost and time-saving contracts, programs, and initiatives, as well as through supportive research. Iowa commissioners provide expertise and leadership for MHEC.

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Member state since June 6, 2005
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Iowa Commissioners

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Timothy Fitzgibbon

Term: 5/1/2025 to 4/30/2027; serves at the pleasure of the governor; Iowa Governor's Designee

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Jesse Green

Iowa Legislature

State Senator; Chair, Education Appropriations Subcommittee

Term: 1/13/2025 to 1/10/2027

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Joanna Hofer

Iowa Association of Community College Trustees

Past Board Chair

Term: 7/1/2025 to 7/1/2027

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Monica Kurth

Iowa Legislature

State Representative; Member, Education Committee

Term: 4/3/2025 to 1/10/2027

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Greta Rouse

Iowa Board of Regents

Regent

Term: 5/19/2025 to 4/30/2027

Member, MHEC Executive Committee

Iowa Commissioners Alternates

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Jacob Bossman

Iowa Legislature

State Representative; Member, Appropriations Committee

Term: 3/24/2025 to 1/10/2027

Member, MHEC Executive Committee

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Matthew Draud

Briar Cliff University

President

Term: 5/13/2025 to 5/12/2029

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Olivia M.A. Madison

Iowa Governor's Designee

Term: 5/1/2023 to 4/30/2025; serves at the pleasure of the governor

Member, MHEC Executive Committee, ex officio

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Cindy Winckler

Iowa Legislature

State Senator; Ranking Member, Education Appropriations Subcommittee

Term: 1/13/2025 to 1/10/2027

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Vacancy – IA Alternate

Appointing Authority: Iowa College Student Aid Commission

MHEC Iowa Committee Members

Rachel Boon

Board of Regents, State of Iowa

Midwest Student Exchange Program Council

Jason Pontius

Board of Regents, State of Iowa

Review Panel for State Policy and Performance Data

Lisa Pundt

Iowa College Aid

M-SARA Regional Steering Committee