Iowa State University is a participating member in the unemployment insurance system. That means the university pays a fee or premium to the state for this purpose. The county extension council can decide to be self-insured or a participating member.
Most counties are currently self-insured.
To be a participating member, contact the Dept. of Employment Services. Their staff will determine the fee or premium and it will be reviewed and adjusted periodically. The Department of Employment Services will then notify Iowa State University that a claim has been filed. In the case of professional staff, the notification would go to Personnel. If the claim is filed by a county employed person, the notification would be made to the local extension office.