In following the new plan, we will hold fast to the enduring principles and core values that define our institutional character, while devising innovative strategies for accelerating the University's progress in a changing world. This figure excludes those who transferred to, and graduated from, other institutions and 1999 UI graduates who did not enter as freshmen. The UI historically has offered fewer merit-based scholarships, in proportion to the size of its undergraduate student body, than its peer institutions. For example, in 1997-98, the University awarded 50 Presidential Scholarships, up 30 awards from previous years. During 1998-99, many students participated in these internships, but did not register them through Career Development Services.
Efforts are under way to identify all experience-based education opportunities.
The Iowa Advantage career development portfolio was implemented in fall 1998 to enhance student participation in all experience-based educational programs. So far, more than 65 students have participated. These targets reflect a commitment to improve what are already high standards for undergraduate teaching in a research university. These percentages are consistent with the faculty's graduate teaching and research responsibilities and the UI's role in educating the professors of the future. Increase number of technologically equipped classrooms from 22 to 100.