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From: Sent: Monday, December 08, 2014 9:38 AMTo: [email protected]: Re: [UnivAdm] University Response to Pentacrest Art Display Hi. I realize you are the President of the University, and I am just a lowly student.I would make one sugges on for what it is worth:I think it would be great if the University could work with student groups to find a way for students to posi vely display theirsupport for diversity at UI, par cularly in light of this incident.[Maybe a campaign of arm‐bands or ribbons that could be worn on the outside of winter coats.] For myself, I would love to have the opportunity to express solidarity with those who support diversity and to help send amessage that a environment of fear is NOT the kind of university that the students here want or support. Thank you for your me.

________________________________________From: President Sally Mason <[email protected]>Sent: Sunday, December 07, 2014 12:05 PMSubject: [UnivAdm] University Response to Pentacrest Art Display Dear Members of the University Community: The goal of the University of Iowa, as a higher‐educa on ins tu on, has always been to provide an environment where allmembers of our campus community feel safe and today, we failed. On the morning of December 5, 2014, a 7‐foot tall Ku KluxKlan effigy with a camera affixed to the display was installed without permission on our campus. The effects of the displaywere felt throughout the Iowa City community. That display immediately caused Black students and community members tofeel terrorized and to fear for their safety. The university's response was not adequate, nor did that response occur soon enough. Our students tell us that this portrayalmade them feel unwelcomed and that they lost trust in the University of Iowa. For failing to meet our goal of providing arespec ul, all‐inclusive, educa onal environment, the university apologizes. All of us need to work together to takepreven ve ac on and do everything we can to be sure that everyone feels welcome, respected, and protected on our campusand in our community. I urge any student who was nega vely affected by this incident who feels a need for support to consider contac ng theUniversity Counseling Service at 335‐7294. I will meet with students and others when I return next Wednesday to prepare a detailed plan of ac on that will include inputfrom people who were impacted by today's incident about how the UI can be er meet its responsibility to ensure that allstudents, faculty, staff, and visitors are respected and safe. I intend to move quickly to form a commi ee of students andcommunity members to advise me on op ons including strengthening cultural competency training and reviewing our implicitbias training, as we move forward. Please join me in the important work ahead. Sally MasonPresidentUniversity of Iowa /***********Distribu on of this message was approved by the President. Neither your name nor e‐mail address was released to the sender.The policy and guidelines for the UI Mass Mail service, including informa on on how to filter messages, are available at:h p://its.uiowa.edu/massmail.***********/

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From:???????????????????????????????????????? Sent:?????????????????????????????????????????? Monday, December 08, 2014 8:40 AMTo:?????????????????????????????????????????????? [email protected]:???????????????????????????????????? RE: [UnivAdm] University Response to Pentacrest Art Display Terrific email...thank you!________________________________________From: President Sally Mason [[email protected]]Sent: Sunday, December 07, 2014 12:24 PMSubject: [UnivAdm] University Response to Pentacrest Art Display Dear Members of the University Community: The goal of the University of Iowa, as a higher‐educa on ins tu on, has always been to provide an environment where allmembers of our campus community feel safe and today, we failed. On the morning of December 5, 2014, a 7‐foot tall Ku KluxKlan effigy with a camera affixed to the display was installed without permission on our campus. The effects of the displaywere felt throughout the Iowa City community. That display immediately caused Black students and community members tofeel terrorized and to fear for their safety. The university's response was not adequate, nor did that response occur soon enough. Our students tell us that this portrayalmade them feel unwelcomed and that they lost trust in the University of Iowa. For failing to meet our goal of providing arespec ul, all‐inclusive, educa onal environment, the university apologizes. All of us need to work together to takepreven ve ac on and do everything we can to be sure that everyone feels welcome, respected, and protected on our campusand in our community. I urge any student who was nega vely affected by this incident who feels a need for support to consider contac ng theUniversity Counseling Service at 335‐7294. I will meet with students and others when I return next Wednesday to prepare a detailed plan of ac on that will include inputfrom people who were impacted by today's incident about how the UI can be er meet its responsibility to ensure that allstudents, faculty, staff, and visitors are respected and safe. I intend to move quickly to form a commi ee of students andcommunity members to advise me on op ons including strengthening cultural competency training and reviewing our implicitbias training, as we move forward. Please join me in the important work ahead. Sally MasonPresidentUniversity of Iowa /***********Distribu on of this message was approved by the President. Neither your name nor e‐mail address was released to the sender.The policy and guidelines for the UI Mass Mail service, including informa on on how to filter messages, are available at:h p://its.uiowa.edu/massmail.***********/

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From: Ma hes, Peter SSent: Saturday, December 06, 2014 5:36 PMTo: Rocklin, Thomas RSubject: Re: Email from President Mason to campus That is impossible as she is in Indianapolis.

On Dec 6, 2014, at 5:33 PM, Rocklin, Thomas R <thomas­[email protected]> wrote:

See excerpt below of a note I just got from ??? Thanks. Tom­­Tom RocklinVice President for Student Life 249 Iowa Memorial UnionThe University of IowaIowa City IA 52242319­335­3557 • 319­335­3559 (fax)

The Division of Student Life fosters student success by creating and promoting inclusive educationally purposeful services andactivities within and beyond the classroom.

http://studentlife.uiowa.edu

From: Date: Saturday, December 6, 2014 at 5:17 PMTo: Tom Rocklin <thomas‐[email protected]>Subject: Re: Email from President Mason to campus Tomorrow, many of us are actually meeting with Sally Mason at Currier Hall at 7pm, notsure who pulled those puppet strings, but that's appreciated among the community aswell.

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From:???????????????????????????????????????? Mason, Sally KSent:?????????????????????????????????????????? Monday, December 08, 2014 6:48 AMTo:?????????????????????????????????????????????? Ma hes, Peter SSubject:???????????????????????????????????? FW: Campus displays ________________________________________From: Holden, Palmer JSent: Monday, December 08, 2014 6:47:39 AM (UTC‐06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)To: Mason, Sally KSubject: Campus displays I hope those protes ng Friday's art on campus would feel the same way about desecra ng the American flag. I find that deeplyoffensive but UI officials likely would say that is protected by the first amendment, probably even beat their chests a couple mes but would not create a study commission. Palmer Dr. Palmer Holden, Vietnam VetISU Emeritus Prof.15 Mary CourtIowa City, IA 52245515‐231‐5543

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From:???????????????????????????????????????? Sent:?????????????????????????????????????????? Sunday, December 07, 2014 3:31 PMTo:?????????????????????????????????????????????? [email protected]:???????????????????????????????????? RE: [UnivAdm] University Response to Pentacrest Art Display Dear President Mason, Even though I must agree the display would surely bother people, it is very irresponsible to send out an email of this typewithout context of the ar sts actual intent and purpose so as clarify the situa on.? This should be clarified in the email.?Because it was not a KKK piece so much as one done in the likeness of one.? Basically, you email reads "We had someone putan inten onally racist KKK piece up meant to offend people."

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From:???????????????????????????????????????? Somek, AlexanderSent:?????????????????????????????????????????? Tuesday, December 09, 2014 1:21 PMTo:?????????????????????????????????????????????? [email protected]:???????????????????????????????????? Re: [UnivAdm] University Response to Pentacrest Art Display Dear President Mason, I am afraid that I, with all due respect, have to express my disappointment as to how you reacted to the display of this piece ofart. I agree that nothing should be shown on campus without permission; nevertheless, I am shocked that your seem to have noqualms to condemn publicly a piece of art that has the power to s r up public debate. There can be no doubt, in my opinion, that the ar st did not intend to affirm racist beliefs. The whole design of the object rulesthis out. I find it terribly embarrassing that a UNIVERSITY does not protect the communica ve power of art against intolerant folks whodo not seem to understand that art needs to engage the human imagina on. Art has the poten al to evoke conflic ngresponses, even feelings of unease.This is part of its genius. If some a ribute to an artwork a hos le message it is the task of public discourse to sort the ma er out. It is one of thehallmarks of a free society that aesthe c experience is communicated freely. This freedom suffers when those wielding powerpublicly (and falsely!) condemn a work of art. I am profoundly disappointed in my university, for it has openly (and in very strong terms) disavowed the merit and poten alof art. Respec ully yours, Alexander Somek Alexander SomekCharles E. Floete Chair in LawUniversity of Iowa College of LawBoyd Law BuildingMelrose and ByingtonIowa City, IA 52246‐1113phone: 319 335 9057fax: 319 335 9098 On 07.12.14 19:02, "President Sally Mason" <[email protected]> wrote: >Dear Members of the University Community:> >The goal of the University of Iowa, as a higher‐educa on ins tu on,>has always been to provide an environment where all members of our>campus community feel safe and today, we failed. On the morning of>December 5, 2014, a 7‐foot tall Ku Klux Klan effigy with a camera>affixed to the display was installed without permission on our campus.>The effects of the display were felt throughout the Iowa City>community. That display immediately caused Black students and community>members to feel terrorized and to fear for their safety.>>The university's response was not adequate, nor did that response occur>soon enough. Our students tell us that this portrayal made them feel>unwelcomed and that they lost trust in the University of Iowa. For>failing to meet our goal of providing a respec ul, all‐inclusive,

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>educa onal environment, the university apologizes. All of us need to>work together to take preven ve ac on and do everything we can to be>sure that everyone feels welcome, respected, and protected on our>campus and in our community.>>I urge any student who was nega vely affected by this incident who>feels a need for support to consider contac ng the University>Counseling Service at 335‐7294.>>I will meet with students and others when I return next Wednesday to>prepare a detailed plan of ac on that will include input from people>who were impacted by today's incident about how the UI can be er meet>its responsibility to ensure that all students, faculty, staff, and>visitors are respected and safe. I intend to move quickly to form a>commi ee of students and community members to advise me on op ons>including strengthening cultural competency training and reviewing our>implicit bias training, as we move forward.>>Please join me in the important work ahead.> >>Sally Mason>President>University of Iowa> > >/***********>Distribu on of this message was approved by the President. Neither>your name nor e‐mail address was released to the sender. The policy and>guidelines for the UI Mass Mail service, including informa on on how>to filter messages, are available at: h p://its.uiowa.edu/massmail.>***********/>

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From: Alex Lang <[email protected]>Sent: Sunday, December 07, 2014 10:57 PMTo: [email protected]; Mason, Sally KSubject: Artwork President Mason, I have not seen the artwork in question in person. I also understand that it was put up without permission. That being said, I'm extremely disappointed with your statement. The artwork may be distasteful, it maybe racist, it maybedisgusting to you are me. But, that's not reason to remove it, nor your email. The University of Iowa is a public university. We must promote diversity, we must promote inclusion. But, that not to be at theexpense of some of most fundamental freedoms. We, as a society, must have the right to express our views, no matter thecontent. Whether it be this artwork, an ACLU rally or a Klu Klux Klan meeting; the university iowa should foster a place of the exchangeof ideas. I feel you have quashed this spirit in the idea of political correctness. Art is often meant to provoke, sometime makes us uncomorftanble. To release a statement about the university respects freespeech, but wants a respectful and sensitive discourse; goes against the fabric of a public university. Part of being a free culturemeans sometimes we are uncomfortable. Sometimes it means having to experience something that hurts us to the fiber of our being.Sometimes that means the discourse is not sensitive, sometimes it means disrespect and that is something we must live with as afree society. We as a university must be able to debate c ideas. We must not immediately run and hide from scary topics. We cannot takedown racists ideas, but must embrace the thought that while they are wrong we will defend the right to say as much. We mustcontinue the discourse. I hope you seriously consider your next statement on the matter. Your current statement only hurts the idea that our university isopen to different ideas and willing to discuss and debate all thoughts of view. Instead it is one of political correctness and not oneof the leader of a university that truly embraces diversity ­­­ no matter the point of view. Alex Lang '06

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From:???????????????????????????????????????? Kohen, AmnonSent:?????????????????????????????????????????? Sunday, December 07, 2014 2:16 PMTo:?????????????????????????????????????????????? [email protected]:???????????????????????????????????? Re: [UnivAdm] University Response to Pentacrest Art Display Dear Sally Mason, Why do you address this as an "incident"? Is installing such an effigy legal? Do the UI security forces try to find thoseresponsible? Knowing that those responsible for this are in custody (or at least iden fied by name and face) is the main thingthat the UI community needs at this me.Improving the UI response is secondary, as for as long as those Ku Klux Klan people are at large, we are not safe. Thank you for your prompt response to this devasta ng event. Respec ully yours,Amnon.________________________________________Amnon KohenProfessor of Chemistryand Molecular and Cellular BiologyThe University of Iowa Group web site:h p://www.chem.uiowa.edu/kohen‐research‐group________________________________________ On 12/7/14 12:00 PM, "President Sally Mason" <[email protected]> wrote: >Dear Members of the University Community:> >The goal of the University of Iowa, as a higher‐educa on ins tu on,>has always been to provide an environment where all members of our>campus community feel safe and today, we failed. On the morning of>December 5, 2014, a 7‐foot tall Ku Klux Klan effigy with a camera>affixed to the display was installed without permission on our campus.>The effects of the display were felt throughout the Iowa City>community. That display immediately caused Black students and community>members to feel terrorized and to fear for their safety.>>The university's response was not adequate, nor did that response occur>soon enough. Our students tell us that this portrayal made them feel>unwelcomed and that they lost trust in the University of Iowa. For>failing to meet our goal of providing a respec ul, all‐inclusive,>educa onal environment, the university apologizes. All of us need to>work together to take preven ve ac on and do everything we can to be>sure that everyone feels welcome, respected, and protected on our>campus and in our community.>>I urge any student who was nega vely affected by this incident who>feels a need for support to consider contac ng the University>Counseling Service at 335‐7294.>>I will meet with students and others when I return next Wednesday to>prepare a detailed plan of ac on that will include input from people>who were impacted by today's incident about how the UI can be er meet>its responsibility to ensure that all students, faculty, staff, and>visitors are respected and safe. I intend to move quickly to form a>commi ee of students and community members to advise me on op ons>including strengthening cultural competency training and reviewing our

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>implicit bias training, as we move forward.>>Please join me in the important work ahead.> >>Sally Mason>President>University of Iowa> > >/***********>Distribu on of this message was approved by the President. Neither>your name nor e‐mail address was released to the sender. The policy and>guidelines for the UI Mass Mail service, including informa on on how>to filter messages, are available at: h p://its.uiowa.edu/massmail.>***********/>

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From:???????????????????????????????????????? Clemons, Amy MSent:?????????????????????????????????????????? Sunday, December 07, 2014 4:59 PMTo:?????????????????????????????????????????????? [email protected]:???????????????????????????????????? RE: [UnivAdm] University Response to Pentacrest Art Display read this. Do you need counseling now? Amy________________________________________From: President Sally Mason [[email protected]]Sent: Sunday, December 07, 2014 12:08 PMSubject: [UnivAdm] University Response to Pentacrest Art Display Dear Members of the University Community: The goal of the University of Iowa, as a higher‐educa on ins tu on, has always been to provide an environment where allmembers of our campus community feel safe and today, we failed. On the morning of December 5, 2014, a 7‐foot tall Ku KluxKlan effigy with a camera affixed to the display was installed without permission on our campus. The effects of the displaywere felt throughout the Iowa City community. That display immediately caused Black students and community members tofeel terrorized and to fear for their safety. The university's response was not adequate, nor did that response occur soon enough. Our students tell us that this portrayalmade them feel unwelcomed and that they lost trust in the University of Iowa. For failing to meet our goal of providing arespec ul, all‐inclusive, educa onal environment, the university apologizes. All of us need to work together to takepreven ve ac on and do everything we can to be sure that everyone feels welcome, respected, and protected on our campusand in our community. I urge any student who was nega vely affected by this incident who feels a need for support to consider contac ng theUniversity Counseling Service at 335‐7294. I will meet with students and others when I return next Wednesday to prepare a detailed plan of ac on that will include inputfrom people who were impacted by today's incident about how the UI can be er meet its responsibility to ensure that allstudents, faculty, staff, and visitors are respected and safe. I intend to move quickly to form a commi ee of students andcommunity members to advise me on op ons including strengthening cultural competency training and reviewing our implicitbias training, as we move forward. Please join me in the important work ahead. Sally MasonPresidentUniversity of Iowa /***********Distribu on of this message was approved by the President. Neither your name nor e‐mail address was released to the sender.The policy and guidelines for the UI Mass Mail service, including informa on on how to filter messages, are available at:h p://its.uiowa.edu/massmail.***********/

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From:???????????????????????????????????????? Jung, AnitaSent:?????????????????????????????????????????? Sunday, December 07, 2014 12:56 PMTo:?????????????????????????????????????????????? [email protected]:???????????????????????????????????? Re: [UnivAdm] University Response to Pentacrest Art Display Dear President Mason,Thank you for your concern regarding this issue and desire to create a meaningful dialogue responding to it. I want toencourage you to reach out to my colleague Sarah Kanouse, she has both deep knowledge and experience in ac vist art andsocial prac ce. Many of the art faculty, myself included are in a conundrum regarding this event. The piece was done by a guest we are hos ngand the piece was/is deeply problema c on numerous levels. It is important because of these reasons that SAAH beadequately represented in conversa ons moving forward. Thank you,Anita JungProfessor of Intaglio and Print Media Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 7, 2014, at 12:00 PM, "President Sally Mason" <[email protected]> wrote:>> Dear Members of the University Community:>> The goal of the University of Iowa, as a higher‐educa on ins tu on, has always been to provide an environment where allmembers of our campus community feel safe and today, we failed. On the morning of December 5, 2014, a 7‐foot tall Ku KluxKlan effigy with a camera affixed to the display was installed without permission on our campus. The effects of the displaywere felt throughout the Iowa City community. That display immediately caused Black students and community members tofeel terrorized and to fear for their safety.>> The university's response was not adequate, nor did that response occur soon enough. Our students tell us that this portrayalmade them feel unwelcomed and that they lost trust in the University of Iowa. For failing to meet our goal of providing arespec ul, all‐inclusive, educa onal environment, the university apologizes. All of us need to work together to takepreven ve ac on and do everything we can to be sure that everyone feels welcome, respected, and protected on our campusand in our community.>> I urge any student who was nega vely affected by this incident who feels a need for support to consider contac ng theUniversity Counseling Service at 335‐7294.>> I will meet with students and others when I return next Wednesday to prepare a detailed plan of ac on that will includeinput from people who were impacted by today's incident about how the UI can be er meet its responsibility to ensure that allstudents, faculty, staff, and visitors are respected and safe. I intend to move quickly to form a commi ee of students andcommunity members to advise me on op ons including strengthening cultural competency training and reviewing our implicitbias training, as we move forward.>> Please join me in the important work ahead.>>> Sally Mason> President> University of Iowa>>> /***********> Distribu on of this message was approved by the President. Neither your name nor e‐mail address was released to thesender. The policy and guidelines for the UI Mass Mail service, including informa on on how to filter messages, are availableat: h p://its.uiowa.edu/massmail.> ***********/>

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/***********Distribu on of this message was approved by the President. Neither your name nor e‐mail address was released to the sender.The policy and guidelines for the UI Mass Mail service, including informa on on how to filter messages, are available at:h p://its.uiowa.edu/massmail.***********/

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From: Ma hes, Peter SSent: Saturday, December 06, 2014 4:47 PMTo: Rocklin, Thomas RCc: Dodge, Georgina; Brennan, Joseph ASubject: Re: Message from the president I spoke with SKM and she is good to go with the language. If we have to tweak some things I am sure she will be fine but let's try and keep it as close to what we have right now as possible. Good luck.

On Dec 6, 2014, at 4:34 PM, Rocklin, Thomas R <thomas­[email protected]> wrote:

Hold on. Notwithstanding my comments about , he *may* have misrepresented his authority. I'll let youknow if I have to hit restart.

Tom Rocklin

On Dec 6, 2014, at 4:14 PM, Rocklin, Thomas R <thomas­[email protected]> wrote:

Most of the folks who worked on the dra that we received last night are leaders of student orgs and had toa end something this a ernoon. I met with who tells me that the group gave himauthority to speak on their behalf. We spent the past 1.5 hours talking and revising the dra (a ached). Our work was collabora ve, and each ofus learned some things. Neither of us considers this draft perfect, but both of us agree that it’s acceptable. Ihope you will as well. I welcome any of your comments, particularly your language tweaks. I’ll tell you in advance thatsome of what I consider awkward I couldn’t fix in a way that Antonio felt preserved the keysentiments. Perhaps you can, or perhaps we’ll have to live with awkwardness. Of course, this isthe president’s message. She has to be comfortable with it. My work with this afternoon was difficult, but truly one of the rewards of the job. He’s an insightful andpassionate man— member of the National Guard, ROTC student, engineering major, aspiring MD‐PhD student.And, at the same time, he’s a young man, learning and growing. Thanks. Tom ­­Tom RocklinVice President for Student Life 249 Iowa Memorial UnionThe University of IowaIowa City IA 52242319­335­3557 • 319­335­3559 (fax)

The Division of Student Life fosters student success by creating and promoting inclusive educationallypurposeful services and activities within and beyond the classroom.

http://studentlife.uiowa.edu

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From: Mason, Sally KSent: Tuesday, December 09, 2014 8:49 PMTo: Ma hes, Peter SSubject: FW: Data

From: Butler, Patrick BSent: Tuesday, December 09, 2014 8:48:32 PM (UTC­06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)To: Mason, Sally KSubject: Data

Data for Wednesday’s meeting with the students. Iowa was one of only 5 big 10 universities to increase their African American student population in the last five years – and by thesecond highest change in percentage. It was not possible to sort out the “Two or More Races” category with this dataset, so thesenumbers are even somewhat lower than the total number of students who would include African American race in their identity:

Big Ten Percentage African American Student Enrollment Fall 2009 Fall 2010 Fall 2011 Fall 2012 Fall 2013 5 Yr % ChangePenn State 3.53% 3.83% 4.16% 4.19% 4.14% 17.0%Iowa 2.64% 2.63% 2.70% 2.71% 2.75% 4.3%Rutgers 7.91% 7.62% 7.55% 7.45% 8.10% 2.4%Northwestern 4.69% 4.73% 4.70% 4.98% 4.77% 1.7%Maryland 10.97% 10.62% 10.81% 10.66% 11.01% 0.3%Nebraska 2.49% 2.39% 2.37% 2.24% 2.43% ‐2.4%Purdue 3.42% 3.46% 3.45% 3.25% 3.16% ‐7.6%Ohio State 6.15% 5.94% 5.76% 5.78% 5.64% ‐8.3%Indiana 4.45% 4.36% 4.16% 4.06% 3.98% ‐10.5%Minnesota 3.94% 3.85% 3.56% 3.35% 3.40% ‐13.7%Michigan State 7.30% 6.76% 6.54% 6.23% 6.27% ‐14.1%Wisconsin 2.76% 2.56% 2.46% 2.37% 2.32% ‐15.7%Illinois 5.93% 5.19% 5.05% 5.01% 4.98% ‐15.9%

Michigan 5.29% 4.24% 4.16% 4.10% 4.15% ‐21.4%Data Source: IPEDS Fall Enrollment Survey

Here are the Student, Faculty and Staff breakdowns for the last five years available. Keep in mind I used all students/faculty who self‐identified as African American – some have checked multiple ethnicities so they would be counted in official reporting as Two or MoreRaces just in case you get questions about discrepancies. STUDENTS

Session

AfricanAmericanStudents

% of TotalEnrollment

Fall 2010 849 2.75%Fall 2011 933 2.99%Fall 2012 990 3.14%Fall 2013 1026 3.30%Fall 2014 1168 3.72%

STAFF

Session

AfricanAmerican

Staff% of AllStaff

Fall2009 132 1.77%Fall2010 134 1.82%Fall2011 127 1.77%Fall2012 149 2.03%

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Fall2013 151 2.08%

FACULTY

Year

AfricanAmericanFaculty

% of AllFaculty

Fall2010 57 2.61%Fall2011 59 2.66%Fall2012 61 2.67%Fall2013 60 2.59%Fall2014 59 2.53%

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From: Sent: Sunday, December 07, 2014 4:27 PMTo: [email protected]: Re: Pentacrest Art Response Dear President Mason, I am a current UI PhD student as well as an alumna, having earned 3 prior degrees at this university. However, the University's responseto the art displayed by faculty member Serhat Tanyolacar on the Pentacrest on Dec. 5 has deeply shaken my belief that this is aninstitution of higher learning worthy of so many years of my loyalty, effort, and scholarship. The Oxford English Dictionary defines a university as an institution of "higher education", yet the UI's response showed no evidence ofadvanced analysis, no thought on a level similar to that clearly put forth by the artist, only the immediate knee­jerk reaction that animage of a Ku Klux Klan robe must be racist, with no other possible interpretation. Such a fundamental ignorance of art from aninstitution that claims, in its own mission statement, "to advance scholarly and creative endeavor through leading­edge research andartistic production", is unconscionable. In your own words, President Mason, the University of Iowa seeks to "work side by side to discover and share new knowledge and toprepare the next generation of leaders to help solve our world's most pressing problems", yet I fear that this university does not havethe wherewithal to prepare the next generation to have even the most basic thoughts about art or the human experience, much less tocombat social issues, one of the most important of which is racism. Tanyolacar attempted to do this with his work, a critique of racist culture in the United States both historical and current, as well as thepassive collaboration in racism by those who consume mainstream media coverage, but do nothing to effect change. Like many works ofart, it was controversial, speaking to the emotions of the viewer as well as the mind, potentially causing discomfort. But theinterpretation of a clearly anti­racist piece as racist displays flawed and lazy analysis. It speaks to the failure of this university to educateits students on how to think about art, especially art which evokes the most visceral human emotions, and especially, how to respond toart and speech which offends them. Instead of respectful discourse, Tanyolacar and his work were met with death threats and demandsfor removal. This was a teachable moment, and Iowa failed miserably. Of course, there is another possibility, that the UI administration was fully aware of the anti­racist intent of Tanyolacar's work, butacceded to the pressure of others who saw only the symbol of the robe. I think that is somehow worse, to abandon the principles of theuniversity in favor of the path of least resistance. If that is the case, the UI has also chosen the wrong lesson to impart during this criticalteachable moment. I fully understand the legal right of the UI to remove the art installation, and mainly question the statements issued afterward by TomRocklin and your office. It is these words that have proved to me that the University of Iowa has no understanding of art or speech, andno right to claim that it is an institution that fosters the arts. Furthermore, the interpretation of art is not a skill be used only when visitinggalleries and museums, but involves critical thought about ideas that are not presented overtly, and can be applied to any area of study(e.g. statistics, sociology, literature, chemistry) as well as daily life. While the initial event indicated that you have failed to educate thegeneral student body on how to interpret and respond to art or to think analytically, it was the administration's response that showed thefault was not in the students, but in your own fundamental misunderstanding. The University of Iowa administration cannot hope to teachstudents to have critical thoughts about art, race, or the human experience, because they have demonstrated themselves incapable ofdoing so. I am left to question how I can continue devoting my time and energy to obtaining a degree from such an institution. How can Iowa claimto foster the arts, yet show such a fundamental ignorance of them? How can you claim to educate the next generation of leaders to solvesocial issues, if you are not even teaching them to think critically? How can the university hope to attract the brightest minds in studentsand faculty if they believe their work will be devalued and misinterpreted? Sincerely,

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From: Mason, Sally KSent: Tuesday, December 09, 2014 7:18 AMTo: Ma hes, Peter SSubject: FW: FYI

From: Butler, Patrick BSent: Tuesday, December 09, 2014 7:18:20 AM (UTC­06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)To: Mason, Sally KSubject: FYI

From: "McGuire, Steve" <s­[email protected]>Date: December 9, 2014, 6:42:59 AM CSTTo: "Rocklin, Thomas R" <thomas­[email protected]>Cc: "Butler, Patrick B" <patrick­[email protected]>, "Kregel, Kevin C" <kevin­[email protected]>Subject: RE: Thanks!

Tom,

It was challenging in a positive way, and I believe it went well. Standing room only. I spoke with some of the BlackHawkeyes before beginning and asked them if they would participate as a kind of lead group. Perhaps 60 Black studentsattended. It lasted two hours. After the first hour I let the students lead the discussion and sat down. While there weresome divisive comments and anger expressed, the atmosphere was purposeful and remained respectful (no shouting). Asthe discussion progressed, more white students and faculty spoke. Nearly everyone in attendance remained the whole twohours.

Talking with students afterwards, I believe they felt this was an event in which they were heard.

I asked Serhat to be there only in attendance, and he sat in the front row with the Black Hawkeyes (it's just how folks sat).I avoided (stopped) a direct question and answer with him, and he simply listened.

I'll be interested to hear students' responses.

It was also an important event for the School. I believe nearly all of our studio graduate students attended, as did amajority of faculty.

Onward.

Best, Steve

Steve McGuireProfessor,School of Art and Art HistoryThe University of Iowa319­335­1779

From: Rocklin, Thomas RSent: Monday, December 08, 2014 7:58 PMTo: McGuire, SteveSubject: Thanks!

Steve, I appreciate your jumping in to organize the event tonight. I gather that a good number of the affected studentsattended.

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I hope it went well, and would love to hear your take on how it went. Thanks. Tom­­Tom RocklinVice President for Student Life 249 Iowa Memorial UnionThe University of IowaIowa City IA 52242319­335­3557 • 319­335­3559 (fax)

The Division of Student Life fosters student success by creating and promoting inclusive educationally purposeful services andactivities within and beyond the classroom.

http://studentlife.uiowa.edu

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From:???????????????????????????????????????? CATHERINE L. THOMPSON <[email protected]>Sent:?????????????????????????????????????????? Monday, December 08, 2014 4:26 PMTo:?????????????????????????????????????????????? [email protected]:???????????????????????????????????? The art installa on by Serhat Tanyolacar Dear President Mason,As a working ar st and a university art and art history professor, I stand by Serhat Tanyolacar's artwork. It is a historicallydifficult and tender subject, especially now. But something that can evoke so much discourse is also something that has valuebeyond a simplis c, superficial, nega ve viewing. Anyone who has actually looked at it closely and not just had a knee jerkreac on to a shape with yes, such nega ve history, could see very readily that this is a both a cri cism of and a rejec on ofracism.And, as an academic, I am ashamed of your very rapid and knee jerk reac on to controversial art. Controversial art is a doorwayto further discussion on a subject that is very much on the minds of many Americans at this point. Yes, a calm and reasoneddiscussion is what we all wish for, but to jump to this viewpoint "There is no room for divisive, insensi ve, and intolerantdisplays on this campus" without any understanding of the art or the ar st's intent seems a bit reac onary. I understand thereis a panel discussion tonight, and I really hope that the par cipants will work together to keep it calm and look deeply into theart, the issues and responses with an eye to resolu on and not censorship.Sincerely,Catherine L. Thompson ?

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From:???????????????????????????????????????? Wohlford‐Lenane, Chris neSent:?????????????????????????????????????????? Monday, December 08, 2014 8:55 AMTo:?????????????????????????????????????????????? [email protected]:???????????????????????????????????? Re: [UnivAdm] University Response to Pentacrest Art Display Wasn't this art looking at racism??? How was the media allowed to perceive this as racist art? Ridiculous and blown out ofpropor on. The news interview of the students in the Union, screaming‐how pathe c.? Wouldn't it make more sense toexplain what this art means instead of condemning it and enabling people to think this was racism on our campus?? I just don'tget all of this‐ Chris Wohlford‐Lenane Research Specialist/McCray lab On 12/7/14 11:56 AM, "President Sally Mason" <[email protected]> wrote: > Dear Members of the University Community:> > The goal of the University of Iowa, as a higher‐educa on ins tu on,> has always been to provide an environment where all members of our> campus community feel safe and today, we failed. On the morning of> December 5, 2014, a 7‐foot tall Ku Klux Klan effigy with a camera> affixed to the display was installed without permission on our campus.> The effects of the display were felt throughout the Iowa City> community. That display immediately caused Black students and> community members to feel terrorized and to fear for their safety.> > The university's response was not adequate, nor did that response> occur soon enough. Our students tell us that this portrayal made them> feel unwelcomed and that they lost trust in the University of Iowa.> For failing to meet our goal of providing a respec ul, all‐inclusive,> educa onal environment, the university apologizes. All of us need to> work together to take preven ve ac on and do everything we can to be> sure that everyone feels welcome, respected, and protected on our campus and in our community.> > I urge any student who was nega vely affected by this incident who> feels a need for support to consider contac ng the University> Counseling Service at 335‐7294.> > I will meet with students and others when I return next Wednesday to> prepare a detailed plan of ac on that will include input from people> who were impacted by today's incident about how the UI can be er meet> its responsibility to ensure that all students, faculty, staff, and visitors are respected and safe.> I intend to move quickly to form a commi ee of students and community> members to advise me on op ons including strengthening cultural> competency training and reviewing our implicit bias training, as we move forward.> > Please join me in the important work ahead.> > > Sally Mason> President> University of Iowa> > > /***********> Distribu on of this message was approved by the President. Neither> your name nor e‐mail address was released to the sender. The policy> and guidelines for the UI Mass Mail service, including informa on on> how to filter messages, are available at: h p://its.uiowa.edu/massmail.> ***********/>

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From:???????????????????????????????????????? Conway, Daniel GSent:?????????????????????????????????????????? Sunday, December 07, 2014 1:01 PMTo:?????????????????????????????????????????????? [email protected]:???????????????????????????????????? RE: [UnivAdm] University Response to Pentacrest Art Display President Mason ‐ fyi ‐ My grandmother was among the first public school teachers hired in Iowa who was a Catholic, and the KKK burned a crossin her yard to discourage her & in midate the family.? While they don't in midate me personally, it might be worth no ng thattheir target is broader than race. Thanks. Dan ConwayAdjunct, Management Sciences, Tippie812‐345‐6964 ________________________________________From: President Sally Mason [[email protected]]Sent: Sunday, December 07, 2014 12:11 PMSubject: [UnivAdm] University Response to Pentacrest Art Display Dear Members of the University Community: The goal of the University of Iowa, as a higher‐educa on ins tu on, has always been to provide an environment where allmembers of our campus community feel safe and today, we failed. On the morning of December 5, 2014, a 7‐foot tall Ku KluxKlan effigy with a camera affixed to the display was installed without permission on our campus. The effects of the displaywere felt throughout the Iowa City community. That display immediately caused Black students and community members tofeel terrorized and to fear for their safety. The university's response was not adequate, nor did that response occur soon enough. Our students tell us that this portrayalmade them feel unwelcomed and that they lost trust in the University of Iowa. For failing to meet our goal of providing arespec ul, all‐inclusive, educa onal environment, the university apologizes. All of us need to work together to takepreven ve ac on and do everything we can to be sure that everyone feels welcome, respected, and protected on our campusand in our community. I urge any student who was nega vely affected by this incident who feels a need for support to consider contac ng theUniversity Counseling Service at 335‐7294. I will meet with students and others when I return next Wednesday to prepare a detailed plan of ac on that will include inputfrom people who were impacted by today's incident about how the UI can be er meet its responsibility to ensure that allstudents, faculty, staff, and visitors are respected and safe. I intend to move quickly to form a commi ee of students andcommunity members to advise me on op ons including strengthening cultural competency training and reviewing our implicitbias training, as we move forward. Please join me in the important work ahead. Sally MasonPresidentUniversity of Iowa /***********Distribu on of this message was approved by the President. Neither your name nor e‐mail address was released to the sender.The policy and guidelines for the UI Mass Mail service, including informa on on how to filter messages, are available at:h p://its.uiowa.edu/massmail.***********/

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From: Sent: Sunday, December 07, 2014 6:50 PMTo: [email protected]: Response to Pentacrest Art Display Dear President Mason‐ I know you are very busy, especially during mes when incidents such as this arise. However, I have a comment to make aboutyour email regarding the KKK effigy. I was very upset and displeased to read your sentence: "That display immediately causedBlack students and community members to feel terrorized and to fear for their safety." I am not Black, and although I considermyself a member of the community, I am first and foremost a student at this ins tu on. I felt very angry and terrorized and Ido not agree that only Black students felt this way. My 3 roommates are Black students, and they too were displeased that youtargeted the upset students as being Black. Any person with a moral compass immediately felt emo onally threatened. I accept your apology on behalf of the ins tu on for not responding to the situa on in a mely manner. Out of my two and ahalf years as a student here, this was by far the most devasta ng event I have witnessed. I am very passionate about thisissue. It was a disgus ng act and has no place on our beau ful campus. The University of Iowa is too classy for this and now itis me to restore the university's dignity and heal the community. I would like to be part of your commi ee, if at all possible. Thank you for taking the me to consider this email.‐

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From:???????????????????????????????????????? Sent:?????????????????????????????????????????? Sunday, December 07, 2014 10:29 PMTo:?????????????????????????????????????????????? [email protected]:???????????????????????????????????? Re: [UnivAdm] University Response to Pentacrest Art Display What's up President Mason..I am a senior white male, 22 and I am frightened to walk to class every day..not because of thehigher popula on of African‐American or black‐American in the last two years..I'm scared because I do not like being affiliatedwith the majority white popula on in general.. I would much rather have a discussion with you about it...I shouldn't have to be scared because white people are the problemand white people are racist (obviously not all). I'm scared for my life, especially since ar cles have been floa ng around on theinternet that a faculty member put that statue up...I shouldn't be required to go to class. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 7, 2014, at 12:36 PM, "President Sally Mason" <[email protected]> wrote:>> Dear Members of the University Community:>> The goal of the University of Iowa, as a higher‐educa on ins tu on, has always been to provide an environment where allmembers of our campus community feel safe and today, we failed. On the morning of December 5, 2014, a 7‐foot tall Ku KluxKlan effigy with a camera affixed to the display was installed without permission on our campus. The effects of the displaywere felt throughout the Iowa City community. That display immediately caused Black students and community members tofeel terrorized and to fear for their safety.>> The university's response was not adequate, nor did that response occur soon enough. Our students tell us that this portrayalmade them feel unwelcomed and that they lost trust in the University of Iowa. For failing to meet our goal of providing arespec ul, all‐inclusive, educa onal environment, the university apologizes. All of us need to work together to takepreven ve ac on and do everything we can to be sure that everyone feels welcome, respected, and protected on our campusand in our community.>> I urge any student who was nega vely affected by this incident who feels a need for support to consider contac ng theUniversity Counseling Service at 335‐7294.>> I will meet with students and others when I return next Wednesday to prepare a detailed plan of ac on that will includeinput from people who were impacted by today's incident about how the UI can be er meet its responsibility to ensure that allstudents, faculty, staff, and visitors are respected and safe. I intend to move quickly to form a commi ee of students andcommunity members to advise me on op ons including strengthening cultural competency training and reviewing our implicitbias training, as we move forward.>> Please join me in the important work ahead.>>> Sally Mason> President> University of Iowa>>> /***********> Distribu on of this message was approved by the President. Neither your name nor e‐mail address was released to thesender. The policy and guidelines for the UI Mass Mail service, including informa on on how to filter messages, are availableat: h p://its.uiowa.edu/massmail.> ***********/>

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From:???????????????????????????????????????? Mason, Sally KSent:?????????????????????????????????????????? Tuesday, December 09, 2014 8:52 PMTo:?????????????????????????????????????????????? Ma hes, Peter SSubject:???????????????????????????????????? FW: More dataA achments:????????????????????????? GEF UG SFA by Race_Ethnicity.pdf

From: Butler, Patrick BSent: Tuesday, December 09, 2014 8:52:16 PM (UTC­06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)To: Mason, Sally KSubject: More data

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A student who is uncomfortable at the UIOWA­

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From:???????????????????????????????????????? Sent:?????????????????????????????????????????? Tuesday, December 09, 2014 9:00 PMTo:?????????????????????????????????????????????? [email protected]:???????????????????????????????????? Re: [UnivAdm] University Response to Pentacrest Art Display President Mason,My name is and I am currently a second year graduate student in the College of Pharmacy. I would like to beapart of the commi ee involved with addressing cultural issues here on the UIOWA campus. When will the mee ng be takingplace on Wednesday and how can I be a part of it? > On Dec 7, 2014, at 12:43 PM, President Sally Mason <[email protected]> wrote:>> Dear Members of the University Community:>> The goal of the University of Iowa, as a higher‐educa on ins tu on, has always been to provide an environment where allmembers of our campus community feel safe and today, we failed. On the morning of December 5, 2014, a 7‐foot tall Ku KluxKlan effigy with a camera affixed to the display was installed without permission on our campus. The effects of the displaywere felt throughout the Iowa City community. That display immediately caused Black students and community members tofeel terrorized and to fear for their safety.>> The university's response was not adequate, nor did that response occur soon enough. Our students tell us that this portrayalmade them feel unwelcomed and that they lost trust in the University of Iowa. For failing to meet our goal of providing arespec ul, all‐inclusive, educa onal environment, the university apologizes. All of us need to work together to takepreven ve ac on and do everything we can to be sure that everyone feels welcome, respected, and protected on our campusand in our community.>> I urge any student who was nega vely affected by this incident who feels a need for support to consider contac ng theUniversity Counseling Service at 335‐7294.>> I will meet with students and others when I return next Wednesday to prepare a detailed plan of ac on that will includeinput from people who were impacted by today's incident about how the UI can be er meet its responsibility to ensure that allstudents, faculty, staff, and visitors are respected and safe. I intend to move quickly to form a commi ee of students andcommunity members to advise me on op ons including strengthening cultural competency training and reviewing our implicitbias training, as we move forward.>> Please join me in the important work ahead.>>> Sally Mason> President> University of Iowa>>> /***********> Distribu on of this message was approved by the President. Neither your name nor e‐mail address was released to thesender. The policy and guidelines for the UI Mass Mail service, including informa on on how to filter messages, are availableat: h p://its.uiowa.edu/massmail.> ***********/>

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From:????????????????????????????? Mason, Sally KSent:?????????????????????????????? Sunday, December 07, 2014 10:57 PMTo:?????????????????????????????????? Ma hes, Peter SSubject:????????????????????????? FW: Artwork

From: Sent: Sunday, December 07, 2014 10:57:07 PM (UTC­06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)To: [email protected]; Mason, Sally KSubject: Artwork

President Mason, I have not seen the artwork in question in person. I also understand that it was put up without permission. That being said, I'm extremely disappointed with your statement. The artwork may be distasteful, it maybe racist, it maybedisgusting to you are me. But, that's not reason to remove it, nor your email. The University of Iowa is a public university. We must promote diversity, we must promote inclusion. But, that not to be at theexpense of some of most fundamental freedoms. We, as a society, must have the right to express our views, no matter thecontent. Whether it be this artwork, an ACLU rally or a Klu Klux Klan meeting; the university iowa should foster a place of the exchangeof ideas. I feel you have quashed this spirit in the idea of political correctness. Art is often meant to provoke, sometime makes us uncomorftanble. To release a statement about the university respects freespeech, but wants a respectful and sensitive discourse; goes against the fabric of a public university. Part of being a free culturemeans sometimes we are uncomfortable. Sometimes it means having to experience something that hurts us to the fiber of our being.Sometimes that means the discourse is not sensitive, sometimes it means disrespect and that is something we must live with as afree society. We as a university must be able to debate c ideas. We must not immediately run and hide from scary topics. We cannot takedown racists ideas, but must embrace the thought that while they are wrong we will defend the right to say as much. We mustcontinue the discourse. I hope you seriously consider your next statement on the matter. Your current statement only hurts the idea that our university isopen to different ideas and willing to discuss and debate all thoughts of view. Instead it is one of political correctness and not oneof the leader of a university that truly embraces diversity ­­­ no matter the point of view.

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From: [email protected]: Thursday, December 11, 2014 10:34 AMTo: [email protected]: Please reconsider removal of an ‐racism display Dear Ms. Mason, If this ar cle from reason.com is to be believed, then I must express my sincere disappointment in my alma mater’s misguideddecision to shut down an individual’s right to expression. A university’s mission should be to open, not close, discussion aboutimportant issues. Society today in general (and colleges in par cular) are way too quick to interfere when there is a risk tooffend, with the great irony that this is an an ‐racism display. I hope that you reconsider your decision on removing the display and proudly stand up against those who would infringe ourrights and liber es. Sincerely, Jeffrey Funke, BS ‘93

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From:???????????????????????????????????????? Cohee, JeffersonSent:?????????????????????????????????????????? Sunday, December 07, 2014 12:12 PMTo:?????????????????????????????????????????????? [email protected]:???????????????????????????????????? RE: [UnivAdm] University Response to Pentacrest Art Display DEAR PRESIDENT MASON,WHILE I APPLAUD YOUR ATTEMPTS TO RECONCILE WHAT MANY OF YOU SEE AS A NEGATIVE SITUATION, I HAVE SPOKEN WITHMANY PEOPLE WHO AGREE THAT THAT STATUE WAS ANYTHING BUT NEGATIVE.? HOW COULD ANYONE LOOK AT THE ARTICLESCOVERING THE STATUE WHICH WAS MARGINALLY LIKE THE KKK OUTFIT AND NOT SEE THE INTENT OF THE ARTIST.? YOU ALONGWITH SO MANY OTHERS ARE REDUCING ALL OF US TO THE LOWEST COMMON DENOMINATOR.? IT IS SAD TO ME.? EVEN ON THENEWS IT WAS APPARENT WHAT THE INTENT WAS AND HIS STATEMENT ARTISTICALLY WAS CLEAR EVEN ON A TV SCREEN.?CERTAINLY A DISPLAY OF THIS SORT IS REALLY NO DIFFERENT THAN AN UNAUTHORIZED VOCAL PROTEST WITH SIGNS/IT IS ADIFFERENT LANGUAGE.? IF THE PROBLEM IS NOT PRIOR CLEARANCE, THEN SAY THAT AND STAY OUT OF THE ELUCIDATION. RESPECTFULLY,JEFF COHEE ________________________________________From: President Sally Mason [[email protected]]Sent: Sunday, December 07, 2014 11:40 AMSubject: [UnivAdm] University Response to Pentacrest Art Display Dear Members of the University Community: The goal of the University of Iowa, as a higher‐educa on ins tu on, has always been to provide an environment where allmembers of our campus community feel safe and today, we failed. On the morning of December 5, 2014, a 7‐foot tall Ku KluxKlan effigy with a camera affixed to the display was installed without permission on our campus. The effects of the displaywere felt throughout the Iowa City community. That display immediately caused Black students and community members tofeel terrorized and to fear for their safety. The university's response was not adequate, nor did that response occur soon enough. Our students tell us that this portrayalmade them feel unwelcomed and that they lost trust in the University of Iowa. For failing to meet our goal of providing arespec ul, all‐inclusive, educa onal environment, the university apologizes. All of us need to work together to takepreven ve ac on and do everything we can to be sure that everyone feels welcome, respected, and protected on our campusand in our community. I urge any student who was nega vely affected by this incident who feels a need for support to consider contac ng theUniversity Counseling Service at 335‐7294. I will meet with students and others when I return next Wednesday to prepare a detailed plan of ac on that will include inputfrom people who were impacted by today's incident about how the UI can be er meet its responsibility to ensure that allstudents, faculty, staff, and visitors are respected and safe. I intend to move quickly to form a commi ee of students andcommunity members to advise me on op ons including strengthening cultural competency training and reviewing our implicitbias training, as we move forward. Please join me in the important work ahead. Sally MasonPresidentUniversity of Iowa /***********Distribu on of this message was approved by the President. Neither your name nor e‐mail address was released to the sender.The policy and guidelines for the UI Mass Mail service, including informa on on how to filter messages, are available at:h p://its.uiowa.edu/massmail.***********/ ________________________________No ce: This UI Health Care e‐mail (including a achments) is covered by the Electronic Communica ons Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C.

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From:???????????????????????????????????????? Butler, JohnSent:?????????????????????????????????????????? Monday, December 08, 2014 11:22 AMTo:?????????????????????????????????????????????? [email protected]:???????????????????????????????????? RE: [UnivAdm] University Response to Pentacrest Art Display Almost 70 years have transpired since the early civil rights movement in America. I think that almost none of the current studybody understand this history and few of current faculty experienced it. What both groups know has been obtained by hearsay..If I were President Mason, I would suggest that a required course be added to the core curriculum that covers this 70 yearperiod. It is important that not just one side be heard.? I marched in the Washington protest marches in the 60 and 70, I lived ina city where 80% of the popula on is black and I taught night courses in Washington to students of all raises and backgrounds.My employees were blacks that saved their money to send their children for a college educa on? as well as predatory blackmales that targeted female blacks, even high school trainees. Therefore racial profiling is a self defense mechanism used byall. Even the California police force fears the African? male.? Racial psrofiling will con nue un l racial differences can nolonger be iden fied... This means interbreeding and a change of behavior.??????? My mentor made a statement that I have never forgo en "History begins when I arrived". Our current student bodydoes not know the real history. If the University of Iowa wants to be a real leader in civil rights then the message should go toall stuents and must comes from all the involved par es, even the KKK.??????? Think about it! ‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐From: President Sally Mason [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Sunday, December 07, 2014 11:40 AMSubject: [UnivAdm] University Response to Pentacrest Art Display Dear Members of the University Community: The goal of the University of Iowa, as a higher‐educa on ins tu on, has always been to provide an environment where allmembers of our campus community feel safe and today, we failed. On the morning of December 5, 2014, a 7‐foot tall Ku KluxKlan effigy with a camera affixed to the display was installed without permission on our campus. The effects of the displaywere felt throughout the Iowa City community. That display immediately caused Black students and community members tofeel terrorized and to fear for their safety. The university's response was not adequate, nor did that response occur soon enough. Our students tell us that this portrayalmade them feel unwelcomed and that they lost trust in the University of Iowa. For failing to meet our goal of providing arespec ul, all‐inclusive, educa onal environment, the university apologizes. All of us need to work together to takepreven ve ac on and do everything we can to be sure that everyone feels welcome, respected, and protected on our campusand in our community. I urge any student who was nega vely affected by this incident who feels a need for support to consider contac ng theUniversity Counseling Service at 335‐7294. I will meet with students and others when I return next Wednesday to prepare a detailed plan of ac on that will include inputfrom people who were impacted by today's incident about how the UI can be er meet its responsibility to ensure that allstudents, faculty, staff, and visitors are respected and safe. I intend to move quickly to form a commi ee of students andcommunity members to advise me on op ons including strengthening cultural competency training and reviewing our implicitbias training, as we move forward. Please join me in the important work ahead. Sally MasonPresidentUniversity of Iowa /***********Distribu on of this message was approved by the President. Neither your name nor e‐mail address was released to the sender.The policy and guidelines for the UI Mass Mail service, including informa on on how to filter messages, are available at:h p://its.uiowa.edu/massmail.***********/

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From: Mason, Sally KSent: Wednesday, December 10, 2014 11:07 AMTo: Ma hes, Peter SSubject: FW: KKK Art Display

From: Michael OlneckSent: Wednesday, December 10, 2014 11:07:15 AM (UTC­06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)To: Mason, Sally KSubject: KKK Art Display

Dear President Mason,

I believe that you need to learn something about artistic freedom, and about the importance of teachingstudents how to interpret art in its historical context.

Would you have supported Mayor Guiliani's threat in 1999 to end subsidies to the Brooklyn Museum of Artbecause he thought the Sensation: Young British Artists from the Saatchi Collection exhibit was anti­Catholic? I have begun to wonder if the fact that this was displayed on campus, outdoors, and not in an areademarcated as exhibit space is at all relevant, but I think it is altogether possible the piece would haveprovoked protest no matter where it was displayed. Even if the site of the display is relevant, that does not excuse your craven apology, or your permittingstudents' feelings, based on a misinterpretation of the piece, of being unwelcome, disrespected, andunprotected to be a basis for censorship. Your action is truly disgraceful. Michael OlneckProfessor Emeritus of Educational Policy Studies and SociologyUniversity of Wisconsin

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From:???????????????????????????????????????? Sent:?????????????????????????????????????????? Sunday, December 07, 2014 2:46 PMTo:?????????????????????????????????????????????? [email protected]:???????????????????????????????????? Re: [UnivAdm] University Response to Pentacrest Art Display Dear President Mason, ? I am confused as to why it is ok for a woman to hold a sign that says " you deserve hell"? as I come out of my class??? In NorthHall. But this piece of "art" gets massive a en on. I felt terrible having someone look me in the eye and hold that sign at me.?Please do not misunderstand I believe both displays are disgus ng. ?My oldest son is coming to Iowa for a college visit at Iowa soon. It saddens me that this happens here. I am sure it is for youtoo. Thank you for listening,

Sent from my iPhone On Dec 7, 2014, at 12:48 PM, "President Sally Mason" <[email protected]> wrote: > Dear Members of the University Community:>> The goal of the University of Iowa, as a higher‐educa on ins tu on, has always been to provide an environment where allmembers of our campus community feel safe and today, we failed. On the morning of December 5, 2014, a 7‐foot tall Ku KluxKlan effigy with a camera affixed to the display was installed without permission on our campus. The effects of the displaywere felt throughout the Iowa City community. That display immediately caused Black students and community members tofeel terrorized and to fear for their safety.>> The university's response was not adequate, nor did that response occur soon enough. Our students tell us that this portrayalmade them feel unwelcomed and that they lost trust in the University of Iowa. For failing to meet our goal of providing arespec ul, all‐inclusive, educa onal environment, the university apologizes. All of us need to work together to takepreven ve ac on and do everything we can to be sure that everyone feels welcome, respected, and protected on our campusand in our community.>> I urge any student who was nega vely affected by this incident who feels a need for support to consider contac ng theUniversity Counseling Service at 335‐7294.>> I will meet with students and others when I return next Wednesday to prepare a detailed plan of ac on that will includeinput from people who were impacted by today's incident about how the UI can be er meet its responsibility to ensure that allstudents, faculty, staff, and visitors are respected and safe. I intend to move quickly to form a commi ee of students andcommunity members to advise me on op ons including strengthening cultural competency training and reviewing our implicitbias training, as we move forward.>> Please join me in the important work ahead.>>> Sally Mason> President> University of Iowa>>> /***********> Distribu on of this message was approved by the President. Neither your name nor e‐mail address was released to thesender. The policy and guidelines for the UI Mass Mail service, including informa on on how to filter messages, are availableat: h p://its.uiowa.edu/massmail.> ***********/>

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From:???????????????????????????????????????? Eko, Lyombe SSent:?????????????????????????????????????????? Sunday, December 07, 2014 1:05 PMTo:?????????????????????????????????????????????? [email protected]:?????????????????????????????????????????????? Rocklin, Thomas RSubject:???????????????????????????????????? Re: [UnivAdm] University Response to Pentacrest Art Display Dear President Mason, Thanks for this note. While I? generally share your sen ments and concerns, I fear that there is a danger of over‐reac ng andsquelching freedom of speech and academic freedom protected by the First Amendment.The fundamental principle is that the Pentacrest is a designated public forum. In such areas, the university may not prac ceviewpoint discrimina on. That is to say, speech on the Pentacrest may not be discriminated against on the basis of its content.Yes, even an art piece whose topic is the KKK is covered by this First Amendment protec on. The controversial "art piece" in ques on was created by a faculty member,? Professor Tanyolacar.? No ma er how abhorrent itmight be to segments of the university community, that work of art is protected by the First Amendment. The University ofIowa can only impose me, place and manner restric ons on Professor Tanyolacar, not ban his art on the basis of its content. Inother words, the university can tell him when, where, and how to display his art piece. The University may not ban the work ofart from campus because the administra on and segments of the community do not like the content.? However, Professor Tanyolacar's display is problema c in that he did not seek permission for the display. In other words, hedid not give the University the opportunity to exercise its authority to determine the me, place and manner of the display.The choice not to follow thatprocedure is problema c in a society of ordered liber es.?? Please notethat if Professor Tanyolacar had sought permission to display the art piece, and permission had been denied due to the contentof the work, the university would have violated the First Amendment and academic freedom, and would have been liable tothe professor. The university community needs to be educated about these First Amendment issues before free speech is squelched oncampus.The Supreme Court of the United States has ruled that: "State Colleges and Universi es are not enclaves immune from thesweep of the First Amendment" (Papish v. University of Missouri). Sincerely, Lyombe Eko, PhDAssociate ProfessorSchool of Journalism and Mass Communica on Co‐Director, African Studies Program University of IowaE322 Adler Journalism BuildingIowa City, Iowa 52242Tel. 319 353 1926 On 12/7/14 12:31 PM, "President Sally Mason" <[email protected]> wrote: >Dear Members of the University Community:> >The goal of the University of Iowa, as a higher‐educa on ins tu on,>has always been to provide an environment where all members of our campus>community feel safe and today, we failed. On the morning of December 5,>2014, a 7‐foot tall Ku Klux Klan effigy with a camera affixed to the>display was installed without permission on our campus. The effects of>the display were felt throughout the Iowa City community. That display>immediately caused Black students and community members to feel>terrorized and to fear for their safety.>

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>The university's response was not adequate, nor did that response occur>soon enough. Our students tell us that this portrayal made them feel>unwelcomed and that they lost trust in the University of Iowa. For>failing to meet our goal of providing a respec ul, all‐inclusive,>educa onal environment, the university apologizes. All of us need to>work together to take preven ve ac on and do everything we can to be>sure that everyone feels welcome, respected, and protected on our campus>and in our community.>>I urge any student who was nega vely affected by this incident who feels>a need for support to consider contac ng the University Counseling>Service at 335‐7294.>>I will meet with students and others when I return next Wednesday to>prepare a detailed plan of ac on that will include input from people who>were impacted by today's incident about how the UI can be er meet its>responsibility to ensure that all students, faculty, staff, and visitors>are respected and safe. I intend to move quickly to form a commi ee of>students and community members to advise me on op ons including>strengthening cultural competency training and reviewing our implicit>bias training, as we move forward.>>Please join me in the important work ahead.> >>Sally Mason>President>University of Iowa> > >/***********>Distribu on of this message was approved by the President. Neither your>name nor e‐mail address was released to the sender. The policy and>guidelines for the UI Mass Mail service, including informa on on how to>filter messages, are available at: h p://its.uiowa.edu/massmail.>***********/>

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From:???????????????????????????????????????? Sent:?????????????????????????????????????????? Sunday, December 07, 2014 2:54 PMTo:?????????????????????????????????????????????? [email protected]:???????????????????????????????????? Re: [UnivAdm] University Response to Pentacrest Art Display Hello President Mason, I appreciate your response to this horrific event and applaud your willingness to quick address this issue. Please know that Iwilling to serve on this commi ee. If needed I can work with you directly as a pre‐commi ee in working out the details andhow we will move forward. Please let me know when will be able to meet to address the affect of this and other racism at UofI. Sincerely,

On 12/7/14 12:50 PM, "President Sally Mason" <[email protected]> wrote: >Dear Members of the University Community:> >The goal of the University of Iowa, as a higher‐educa on ins tu on,>has always been to provide an environment where all members of our>campus community feel safe and today, we failed. On the morning of>December 5, 2014, a 7‐foot tall Ku Klux Klan effigy with a camera>affixed to the display was installed without permission on our campus.>The effects of the display were felt throughout the Iowa City>community. That display immediately caused Black students and community>members to feel terrorized and to fear for their safety.>>The university's response was not adequate, nor did that response occur>soon enough. Our students tell us that this portrayal made them feel>unwelcomed and that they lost trust in the University of Iowa. For>failing to meet our goal of providing a respec ul, all‐inclusive,>educa onal environment, the university apologizes. All of us need to>work together to take preven ve ac on and do everything we can to be>sure that everyone feels welcome, respected, and protected on our>campus and in our community.>>I urge any student who was nega vely affected by this incident who>feels a need for support to consider contac ng the University>Counseling Service at 335‐7294.>>I will meet with students and others when I return next Wednesday to>prepare a detailed plan of ac on that will include input from people>who were impacted by today's incident about how the UI can be er meet>its responsibility to ensure that all students, faculty, staff, and>visitors are respected and safe. I intend to move quickly to form a>commi ee of students and community members to advise me on op ons>including strengthening cultural competency training and reviewing our>implicit bias training, as we move forward.>>Please join me in the important work ahead.> >>Sally Mason>President>University of Iowa> > >/***********>Distribu on of this message was approved by the President. Neither

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From: mar hamilton <mar [email protected]>Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2014 11:20 AMTo: [email protected]: Bravo! Please support Mr. Tanyolacar. I read serhattanyolacar.com Bio and Artist statement His intent has always been to inspirethoughtful dialogue to improve society. His art has provided national favorable publicity for University of Iowa and inspired many adialogue. Please see @martiboheme for more comments supporting this artist. Granted, he should have asked permission andguidance as to where to install the art. But the work itself is in the tradition of Picasso's Guernica ­ a work of art commenting oncurrent events which also inspired controversy at the time which now is viewed as a thoughtful work of art. Thankyou, Martha Hamilton

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From: Rocklin, Thomas RSent: Tuesday, December 09, 2014 9:15 AMTo: Dodge, Georgina; Grady, David L; [email protected]: Re: I AM UNCOMFORTABLE: (UIOWA Student) Importance: High

, Please forgive the length of me it has taken me to respond to your email. I have been listening to many students and responding to many emails. I wish I had been able to get to yours earlier. I appreciate your sharing the reality of your life here at the University of Iowa, painful as it is for me to read. I absolutely agree with you that the president’s statements, the meeting that Dr. Dodge and I had with students on Friday afternoon, the apology from the man who tweeted on behalf of CLAS, and the forum last night and the other very small steps we have taken since Friday cannot be our only steps. We have work to do on this campus, and we will begin immediately. I hope we can earn your support as we move forward. Best wishes, Tom­­Tom RocklinVice President for Student Life 249 Iowa Memorial UnionThe University of IowaIowa City IA 52242319­335­3557 • 319­335­3559 (fax)

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From: <Date: Monday, December 8, 2014 at 12:49 AMTo: Tom Rocklin <thomas‐[email protected]>, "Dodge, Georgina" <georgina‐[email protected]>, "Grady, David L" <david‐[email protected]>, "[email protected]" <[email protected]>Subject: I AM UNCOMFORTABLE: (UIOWA Student) To Whom It May Concern, I am emailing you in regards of the constant acts of hate and discrimination that are happening at your university. More importantly, this letter is a statement of dismay and unappreciation for the neglect and lack of concern for issues facing University of Iowa students of color daily. Please notice that I say “your university” with great intention, as I cannot and do not feel comfortable with claiming UI as my own. How can I encourage my friends and family members that look like me to attend this university, if I do not feel safe and welcome? As a student employee of The University of Iowa, it troubles me to know that students of color encounter discrimination on this campus every day. This is one of the main reasons why I wanted to become a Resident Assistant. I wanted to become a part of the change, help sculpt a difference, and create a cohesive community amongst an assortment of individuals including color. These tactics would enable the gap that divides the students at UI to cease to exist. Though, the reality is, that there are complications when trying to fulfill a large role. Thus, as a student I am limited on painting this picture of a functioning and stable community. In return, I am seeking for your attention, the administration of University of Iowa. We, people as a minority specifically of color, endure unruly and barbaric behavior from our peers and instructors at the University of Iowa that constantly go unnoticed. Students do not report these incidents because we do not believe our voice matters on this campus. This is a university where all walks of life are supposed to be embraced by a welcoming community with cohesiveness, and where diversity is supposed to be the foundation of a strong community. However, these factors do not exist, especially for

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students of color. A lack of concern from the University of Iowa administration is partially to blame and has failed at increasing inclusivity and diversity on this campus. As a student, my fellow peers have also voiced that it is not plausible for them to call The University of Iowa a home away from home. Constantly, they are being pushed away by discriminatory gestures and remarks, which seem to be the underlying culture of UI. As a result, we are forced to walk on eggshells amongst our peers and professors. As an employee, students have expressed to me their feelings of isolation and detachment. As a result, they become confined to their living facilities and steer away from engaging in extracurricular activities at your university, in fear of being unwelcomed on the basis of their skin color. This is because administrators and leaders of this university have not taken the initiative to create change and build a welcoming community for all individuals. Individuals of color on this campus have been excluded from this community. Thus, it is not acceptable for these trends of distasteful behavior to continue to flourish without acknowledgement or concern for the wellbeing of all students. I AM UNCOMFORTABLE. STUDENTS OF COLOR ARE UNCOMFORTABLE. The students of color at the University of Iowa are not comfortable because we are amongst a community of people who do not accept diversity and are not interested in creating a more inclusive University of Iowa. What do you plan to do about this? Therefore, the email that was recently sent: UI Statement on Pentacrest Art Display, should not be your only expression of concern about racism at the University of Iowa. It is important that UI works to be proactive instead of reactive pertaining to issues such as this. If this university is so passionate about ensuring that students are able to encounter a “diverse community with no tolerance of racism” then please, back these statements up with action. Make it a priority to make sure that University of Iowa students of color feel like they are valued and their experience matters. Do not ignore us and put our concerns and issues on the back burner. We should be a priority. Just as there is great concern about sexual misconduct, there should be great concern about racism and discrimination on this campus, as they are both destroying the community at The University of Iowa. If a change does not occur, there will continue to be a division of your community. Sincerely, A student who is uncomfortable at the UIOWA­

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From: Nate Lovik <[email protected]>Sent: Sunday, December 07, 2014 3:10 PMTo: [email protected]: Re: [UnivAdm] University Response to Pentacrest Art Display So what Sally. Those running this school have been out of control for a long time. I feel bad for those students butuntil you start firing people for incompetence this is going to keep happening. Just look at all the incompetentbuffoons in the College of Business for a case in point!

On Sunday, December 7, 2014 1:04 PM, President Sally Mason <[email protected]> wrote:

Dear Members of the University Community:

The goal of the University of Iowa, as a higher­education institution, has always been to provide an environmentwhere all members of our campus community feel safe and today, we failed. On the morning of December 5,2014, a 7­foot tall Ku Klux Klan effigy with a camera affixed to the display was installed without permission on ourcampus. The effects of the display were felt throughout the Iowa City community. That display immediately causedBlack students and community members to feel terrorized and to fear for their safety.

The university's response was not adequate, nor did that response occur soon enough. Our students tell us thatthis portrayal made them feel unwelcomed and that they lost trust in the University of Iowa. For failing to meet ourgoal of providing a respectful, all­inclusive, educational environment, the university apologizes. All of us need towork together to take preventive action and do everything we can to be sure that everyone feels welcome,respected, and protected on our campus and in our community.

I urge any student who was negatively affected by this incident who feels a need for support to consider contactingthe University Counseling Service at 335­7294.

I will meet with students and others when I return next Wednesday to prepare a detailed plan of action that willinclude input from people who were impacted by today's incident about how the UI can better meet itsresponsibility to ensure that all students, faculty, staff, and visitors are respected and safe. I intend to move quicklyto form a committee of students and community members to advise me on options including strengthening culturalcompetency training and reviewing our implicit bias training, as we move forward.

Please join me in the important work ahead.

Sally MasonPresidentUniversity of Iowa

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December L5,2Ot4

Sally Mason, PresidentUniversity of lowalowa City, lowa52242

Re: Controversial display of racially-charged art work

Dear President Mason:

I wrote a week ago to take the Ul student body and administration to task for what seemed a reactiveand unmeasured response to the above incident. As the story unfolds, my thoughts are also evolving intandem with the coverage.

I t is c lear now that the Afr ican-American students, for whom the Klan image evokes part icular ly painful ,visceral emotions, are especially affected. The display, so difficult to process under such circumstances,sent them reel ing and in need of t r iage by the Universi ty administrat ion. A dose of Rat ional Thoughtwould have been inappropriate.

Yet, my mind st i l l struggles. In holding one subset of the student body to a lesser standard orexpectat ion of Cri t ical Thinking, are we doing them any favors? How do we balance our compassion ( i .e.social responsibi l i ty) with our responsibi l i t ies as educators? You must, I imagine, wrest le with thesethoughts frequently. "University" is a lofty, larger-than-life concept.

I cont inue to support the art ist wholeheartedly. Under scrut iny his work remains a powerfulcondemnation of racism. Did he choose the wrong venue? He most certainly opened a chal lengingthread of discussion, which resulted in plenty of soul searching.

Sincerely,

A/u+h,,^L.f 4j4rfLChristine L. North6002 Flagstone Dr NECedar Rapids, lowa 52402

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From: Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2014 7:31 PMTo: [email protected]: Diversity/ Cultural Commi ee Good evening, I am I have heard about theincident that occurred on campus last week. I want to know when and where this meeting will be held or how I can be a part of thecommittee. Thank you.

"I will meet with students and others when I return next Wednesday to prepare a detailed plan of action that will include input frompeople who were impacted by today's incident about how the UI can better meet its responsibility to ensure that all students, faculty,staff, and visitors are respected and safe. I intend to move quickly to form a committee of students and community members to adviseme on options including strengthening cultural competency training and reviewing our implicit bias training, as we move forward." Best,

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From:???????????????????????????????????????? Pat Ellis <[email protected]>Sent:?????????????????????????????????????????? Monday, December 08, 2014 9:56 AMTo:?????????????????????????????????????????????? [email protected]:???????????????????????????????????? RE: [UnivAdm] University Response to Pentacrest Art Display Yes. Freedom of expression is only about saying nice things.________________________________________From: President Sally Mason [[email protected]]Sent: Sunday, December 07, 2014 12:56 PMSubject: [UnivAdm] University Response to Pentacrest Art Display Dear Members of the University Community: The goal of the University of Iowa, as a higher‐educa on ins tu on, has always been to provide an environment where allmembers of our campus community feel safe and today, we failed. On the morning of December 5, 2014, a 7‐foot tall Ku KluxKlan effigy with a camera affixed to the display was installed without permission on our campus. The effects of the displaywere felt throughout the Iowa City community. That display immediately caused Black students and community members tofeel terrorized and to fear for their safety. The university's response was not adequate, nor did that response occur soon enough. Our students tell us that this portrayalmade them feel unwelcomed and that they lost trust in the University of Iowa. For failing to meet our goal of providing arespec ul, all‐inclusive, educa onal environment, the university apologizes. All of us need to work together to takepreven ve ac on and do everything we can to be sure that everyone feels welcome, respected, and protected on our campusand in our community. I urge any student who was nega vely affected by this incident who feels a need for support to consider contac ng theUniversity Counseling Service at 335‐7294. I will meet with students and others when I return next Wednesday to prepare a detailed plan of ac on that will include inputfrom people who were impacted by today's incident about how the UI can be er meet its responsibility to ensure that allstudents, faculty, staff, and visitors are respected and safe. I intend to move quickly to form a commi ee of students andcommunity members to advise me on op ons including strengthening cultural competency training and reviewing our implicitbias training, as we move forward. Please join me in the important work ahead. Sally MasonPresidentUniversity of Iowa /***********Distribu on of this message was approved by the President. Neither your name nor e‐mail address was released to the sender.The policy and guidelines for the UI Mass Mail service, including informa on on how to filter messages, are available at:h p://its.uiowa.edu/massmail.***********/ Privileged/Confiden al Informa on may be contained in this message.? If you are not the addressee indicated in this message(or responsible for delivery of the message to such person), you may not copy or deliver this message to anyone.? In such case,you should destroy this message and kindly no fy the sender by reply email. Please advise immediately if you or youremployer do not consent to Internet email for messages of this kind. Opinions, conclusions and other informa on in thismessage that do not relate to the official business of my organiza on shall be understood as neither given nor endorsed by it.

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From:????????????????????????????????????????Sent:?????????????????????????????????????????? Sunday, December 07, 2014 1:58 PMTo:?????????????????????????????????????????????? [email protected]:???????????????????????????????????? RE: [UnivAdm] University Response to Pentacrest Art Display Dear President Mason, I pray for you as you face such a daun ng challenge. It must be so difficult for you to have this on your shoulders. Moun ngracial tensions challenge us all with what humanity is capable of, bad and good. I have felt despair and helplessness and I am awhite graduate student. I can only imagine what it is like for those directly impacted. All the best,

________________________________________From: President Sally Mason [[email protected]]Sent: Sunday, December 07, 2014 12:22 PMSubject: [UnivAdm] University Response to Pentacrest Art Display Dear Members of the University Community: The goal of the University of Iowa, as a higher‐educa on ins tu on, has always been to provide an environment where allmembers of our campus community feel safe and today, we failed. On the morning of December 5, 2014, a 7‐foot tall Ku KluxKlan effigy with a camera affixed to the display was installed without permission on our campus. The effects of the displaywere felt throughout the Iowa City community. That display immediately caused Black students and community members tofeel terrorized and to fear for their safety. The university's response was not adequate, nor did that response occur soon enough. Our students tell us that this portrayalmade them feel unwelcomed and that they lost trust in the University of Iowa. For failing to meet our goal of providing arespec ul, all‐inclusive, educa onal environment, the university apologizes. All of us need to work together to takepreven ve ac on and do everything we can to be sure that everyone feels welcome, respected, and protected on our campusand in our community. I urge any student who was nega vely affected by this incident who feels a need for support to consider contac ng theUniversity Counseling Service at 335‐7294. I will meet with students and others when I return next Wednesday to prepare a detailed plan of ac on that will include inputfrom people who were impacted by today's incident about how the UI can be er meet its responsibility to ensure that allstudents, faculty, staff, and visitors are respected and safe. I intend to move quickly to form a commi ee of students andcommunity members to advise me on op ons including strengthening cultural competency training and reviewing our implicitbias training, as we move forward. Please join me in the important work ahead. Sally MasonPresidentUniversity of Iowa /***********Distribu on of this message was approved by the President. Neither your name nor e‐mail address was released to the sender.The policy and guidelines for the UI Mass Mail service, including informa on on how to filter messages, are available at:h p://its.uiowa.edu/massmail.***********/

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From:???????????????????????????????????????? Sent:?????????????????????????????????????????? Sunday, December 07, 2014 12:42 PMTo:?????????????????????????????????????????????? [email protected]:???????????????????????????????????? Re: [UnivAdm] University Response to Pentacrest Art Display Dear Sally Mason, College should prepare students for life outside the ins tu on.? Far be er to remind students and everyone else thatindividuals must learn to tolerate all sorts of conflic ng messages, and not to expect the ins tu on (be it government oracademic) to translate the meaning or respond in any way other way than what policy dictates (we removed unapprovedinstalla on). Thanks for your considera on,

Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 7, 2014, at 11:47 AM, President Sally Mason <[email protected]> wrote:> > Dear Members of the University Community:> > The goal of the University of Iowa, as a higher‐educa on ins tu on, has always been to provide an environment where allmembers of our campus community feel safe and today, we failed. On the morning of December 5, 2014, a 7‐foot tall Ku KluxKlan effigy with a camera affixed to the display was installed without permission on our campus. The effects of the displaywere felt throughout the Iowa City community. That display immediately caused Black students and community members tofeel terrorized and to fear for their safety.> > The university's response was not adequate, nor did that response occur soon enough. Our students tell us that this portrayalmade them feel unwelcomed and that they lost trust in the University of Iowa. For failing to meet our goal of providing arespec ul, all‐inclusive, educa onal environment, the university apologizes. All of us need to work together to takepreven ve ac on and do everything we can to be sure that everyone feels welcome, respected, and protected on our campusand in our community.> > I urge any student who was nega vely affected by this incident who feels a need for support to consider contac ng theUniversity Counseling Service at 335‐7294.> > I will meet with students and others when I return next Wednesday to prepare a detailed plan of ac on that will includeinput from people who were impacted by today's incident about how the UI can be er meet its responsibility to ensure that allstudents, faculty, staff, and visitors are respected and safe. I intend to move quickly to form a commi ee of students andcommunity members to advise me on op ons including strengthening cultural competency training and reviewing our implicitbias training, as we move forward.> > Please join me in the important work ahead.> > > Sally Mason> President> University of Iowa> > > /***********> Distribu on of this message was approved by the President. Neither your name nor e‐mail address was released to thesender. The policy and guidelines for the UI Mass Mail service, including informa on on how to filter messages, are availableat: h p://its.uiowa.edu/massmail.> ***********/> ________________________________

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From: Sent: Monday, December 08, 2014 12:49 AMTo: Rocklin, Thomas R; Dodge, Georgina; Grady, David L; [email protected]: Importance: High To Whom It May Concern, I am emailing you in regards of the constant acts of hate and discrimination that are happening at your university. Moreimportantly, this letter is a statement of dismay and unappreciation for the neglect and lack of concern for issues facing Universityof Iowa students of color daily. Please notice that I say “your university” with great intention, as I cannot and do not feelcomfortable with claiming UI as my own. How can I encourage my friends and family members that look like me to attend thisuniversity, if I do not feel safe and welcome? As a student employee of The University of Iowa, it troubles me to know that students of color encounter discrimination on thiscampus every day. This is one of the main reasons why I wanted to become a Resident Assistant. I wanted to become a part ofthe change, help sculpt a difference, and create a cohesive community amongst an assortment of individuals including color. Thesetactics would enable the gap that divides the students at UI to cease to exist. Though, the reality is, that there are complicationswhen trying to fulfill a large role. Thus, as a student I am limited on painting this picture of a functioning and stable community. Inreturn, I am seeking for your attention, the administration of University of Iowa. We, people as a minority specifically of color, endure unruly and barbaric behavior from our peers and instructors at the Universityof Iowa that constantly go unnoticed. Students do not report these incidents because we do not believe our voice matters on thiscampus. This is a university where all walks of life are supposed to be embraced by a welcoming community with cohesiveness,and where diversity is supposed to be the foundation of a strong community. However, these factors do not exist, especially forstudents of color. A lack of concern from the University of Iowa administration is partially to blame and has failed at increasinginclusivity and diversity on this campus. As a student, my fellow peers have also voiced that it is not plausible for them to call TheUniversity of Iowa a home away from home. Constantly, they are being pushed away by discriminatory gestures and remarks,which seem to be the underlying culture of UI. As a result, we are forced to walk on eggshells amongst our peers and professors.As an employee, students have expressed to me their feelings of isolation and detachment. As a result, they become confined totheir living facilities and steer away from engaging in extracurricular activities at your university, in fear of being unwelcomed on thebasis of their skin color. This is because administrators and leaders of this university have not taken the initiative to create changeand build a welcoming community for all individuals. Individuals of color on this campus have been excluded from this community.Thus, it is not acceptable for these trends of distasteful behavior to continue to flourish without acknowledgement or concern forthe wellbeing of all students. I AM UNCOMFORTABLE. STUDENTS OF COLOR ARE UNCOMFORTABLE. The studentsof color at the University of Iowa are not comfortable because we are amongst a community of people who do not acceptdiversity and are not interested in creating a more inclusive University of Iowa. What do you plan to do about this? Therefore, the email that was recently sent: UI Statement on Pentacrest Art Display, should not be your only expression of concernabout racism at the University of Iowa. It is important that UI works to be proactive instead of reactive pertaining to issues such asthis. If this university is so passionate about ensuring that students are able to encounter a “diverse community with no tolerance ofracism” then please, back these statements up with action. Make it a priority to make sure that University of Iowa students of colorfeel like they are valued and their experience matters. Do not ignore us and put our concerns and issues on the back burner. Weshould be a priority. Just as there is great concern about sexual misconduct, there should be great concern about racism anddiscrimination on this campus, as they are both destroying the community at The University of Iowa. If a change does not occur, there will continue to be a division of your community. Sincerely,

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From: Sent: Monday, December 08, 2014 11:13 AMTo: [email protected]: Ku Klux Klan effigy Dear President Mason, My name is , and I recently began an appointment as a

Prior to my appointment here, I completed my doctoral studies at Also, because this isrelevant to the subsequent content of this correspondence, I am a Black American woman. I did not see the Ku Klux Klan effigy display on the Pentacrest on Friday, Dec. 5 primarily because I spend much of my time on the CarverCollege of Medicine campus. For those students of color who did see it, I imagine how the display may have invoked visceral reactionsof anger and fear within the context of the recent grand jury decisions not to indict police officers in Ferguson, MO and Staten Island, NY. When seen through the lens of young people who may or may not have personally experienced the fear of being maimed or killed withimpunity secondary to racial profiling, this image may have reinforced those fears. However, I think the display and the administrativeresponse that followed provided a unique and timely opportunity for authentic discussions of how people of color­­particularly BlackAmericans­­experience the University of Iowa. Therefore, I would like to volunteer for service to the University in whatever role I can to facilitate such discussions of this event withinthe context of other sentinel events in the African­American experience in recent months. Although there is not an expectation of serviceduring a postdoctoral appointment, I feel obligated to contribute to the betterment of the university community in whatever way I canduring my tenure on this campus. I thank you in advance for your consideration, and have a good day. Best regards,

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From:???????????????????????????????????????? Sent:?????????????????????????????????????????? Sunday, December 07, 2014 1:40 PMTo:?????????????????????????????????????????????? [email protected]:???????????????????????????????????? RE: [UnivAdm] University Response to Pentacrest Art Display Where and what me is this event taking place on Wednesday? I would like to contribute to the larger conversa on.________________________________________From: President Sally Mason [[email protected]]Sent: Sunday, December 07, 2014 12:17 PMSubject: [UnivAdm] University Response to Pentacrest Art Display Dear Members of the University Community: The goal of the University of Iowa, as a higher‐educa on ins tu on, has always been to provide an environment where allmembers of our campus community feel safe and today, we failed. On the morning of December 5, 2014, a 7‐foot tall Ku KluxKlan effigy with a camera affixed to the display was installed without permission on our campus. The effects of the displaywere felt throughout the Iowa City community. That display immediately caused Black students and community members tofeel terrorized and to fear for their safety. The university's response was not adequate, nor did that response occur soon enough. Our students tell us that this portrayalmade them feel unwelcomed and that they lost trust in the University of Iowa. For failing to meet our goal of providing arespec ul, all‐inclusive, educa onal environment, the university apologizes. All of us need to work together to takepreven ve ac on and do everything we can to be sure that everyone feels welcome, respected, and protected on our campusand in our community. I urge any student who was nega vely affected by this incident who feels a need for support to consider contac ng theUniversity Counseling Service at 335‐7294. I will meet with students and others when I return next Wednesday to prepare a detailed plan of ac on that will include inputfrom people who were impacted by today's incident about how the UI can be er meet its responsibility to ensure that allstudents, faculty, staff, and visitors are respected and safe. I intend to move quickly to form a commi ee of students andcommunity members to advise me on op ons including strengthening cultural competency training and reviewing our implicitbias training, as we move forward. Please join me in the important work ahead. Sally MasonPresidentUniversity of Iowa /***********Distribu on of this message was approved by the President. Neither your name nor e‐mail address was released to the sender.The policy and guidelines for the UI Mass Mail service, including informa on on how to filter messages, are available at:h p://its.uiowa.edu/massmail.***********/

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From:????????????????????????????? Mason, Sally KSent:?????????????????????????????? Sunday, December 07, 2014 12:40 PMTo:?????????????????????????????????? Ma hes, Peter SSubject:????????????????????????? FW: Punishing art also reflects poorly on a university.

From: Amy CharlesSent: Sunday, December 07, 2014 12:39:40 PM (UTC­06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)To: Mason, Sally KCc: serhat­[email protected]; Chang, Lan SSubject: Punishing art also reflects poorly on a university.

Dear Sally, I've watched the university's messages come out with some dismay. While Serhat appears to have misjudged his audience badly,the fact is that this work, this sort of work, has been effective and successful elsewhere and indeed makes up a significant part ofhis portfolio. People in other areas, including outside the US Holocaust Museum, have received it in the manner intended. I'd actually never heard of Serhat or his work before last week, and when I looked it up, I saw something worth seeing. Hemakes art. Art is supposed to shock and disrupt, and no, art is not civil. His point in front of the Holocaust Museum seemed to meperfectly clear: he embodied, intentionally, a virulent strain of hatred that is real ­­ real, not academic ­­ and consequential, in apolite place where antisemitism is historicized, and where it's too easy to forget how immediate and consequential it is. I understand you have a civil environment to protect, and students to protect. But if the university's going to advertise itself as TheWriting University, it seems to me you've got art to protect as well. So I'd appreciate it if you'd stop throwing the artist under thebus now, and maybe turn some of the official communication on this matter to teaching your students about the idioms, uses, andimportance of political and protest art. Sincerely, Amy CharlesIowa Writers' Workshop MFA '95

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From: Mason, Sally KSent: Monday, December 08, 2014 10:02 AMTo: Ma hes, Peter SSubject: FW: [UnivAdm] University Response to Pentacrest Art Display ________________________________ From: Wilson, Sherree ASent: Monday, December 08, 2014 10:01:58 AM (UTC­06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)To: [email protected]; Mason, Sally KSubject: RE: [UnivAdm] University Response to Pentacrest Art Display

Dear President Mason, Thank you for outlining the steps the University will take to address the display that was placed on campus on Friday,December 5th; I write to offer my expertise as the University moves forward. As Associate Dean for Cultural Affairs &Diversity in the Carver College of Medicine (CCOM), I have led efforts to advance diversity and inclusive excellence in theCCOM and UI Health Care, with a particular focus this past year on infusing cultural competence and health care that isculturally responsive to our increasingly diverse patient population. Our comprehensive plan includes workshops,professional development, continuing development, the acquisition of an online tool to assist health care providers in thedelivery of culturally responsive healthcare, the Culturally Responsive Health Care in Iowa conference (held for thefirst time in June 2014) and workshops on various topics including unconscious bias, microaggressions, and inclusivehiring practices. Additionally, in my previous positions at IUPUI, I served as Director of Multicultural ProfessionalDevelopment and for three years as Special Assistant to Chancellor Charles Bantz. During the time that I served asSpecial Assistant to the Chancellor, I, along with my colleagues worked with Black students on campus to resolve variousissues regarding climate and creating a welcoming environment ­ that resulted in the formation a Multicultural Center andthe development of a Chief Diversity Officer position at IUPUI. We are fortunate here at the University of Iowa to have Dr. Georgina Dodge as the Chief Diversity Officer, so sheundoubtedly will provide the leadership needed to address the events of last week, but know that I am willing to serve ifmy expertise and experience can be beneficial. The events of last Friday week effect all of us and can have an impact ofthe recruitment and retention of future and current faculty, staff and students, as well as our ability to create a campusclimate that is diverse, welcoming and inclusive. Sincerely, Sherree Sherree A. Wilson, Ph.D.Associate Dean, Cultural Affairs & Diversity InitiativesAdjunct Assistant Professor, Higher Education & Student AffairsUniversity of Iowa Carver College of Medicine451 Newton Road, 200 CMABIowa City, IA 52242Tel: 319­384­2952Fax: 319­335­8318www.healthcare.uiowa.edu/diversity ­­­­­Original Message­­­­­From: President Sally Mason [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Sunday, December 07, 2014 11:53 AMSubject: [UnivAdm] University Response to Pentacrest Art Display Dear Members of the University Community: The goal of the University of Iowa, as a higher­education institution, has always been to provide an environment where allmembers of our campus community feel safe and today, we failed. On the morning of December 5, 2014, a 7­foot tall KuKlux Klan effigy with a camera affixed to the display was installed without permission on our campus. The effects of thedisplay were felt throughout the Iowa City community. That display immediately caused Black students and communitymembers to feel terrorized and to fear for their safety. The university's response was not adequate, nor did that response occur soon enough. Our students tell us that thisportrayal made them feel unwelcomed and that they lost trust in the University of Iowa. For failing to meet our goal ofproviding a respectful, all­inclusive, educational environment, the university apologizes. All of us need to work together totake preventive action and do everything we can to be sure that everyone feels welcome, respected, and protected on our

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campus and in our community. I urge any student who was negatively affected by this incident who feels a need for support to consider contacting theUniversity Counseling Service at 335­7294. I will meet with students and others when I return next Wednesday to prepare a detailed plan of action that will includeinput from people who were impacted by today's incident about how the UI can better meet its responsibility to ensure thatall students, faculty, staff, and visitors are respected and safe. I intend to move quickly to form a committee of studentsand community members to advise me on options including strengthening cultural competency training and reviewing ourimplicit bias training, as we move forward. Please join me in the important work ahead. Sally MasonPresidentUniversity of Iowa /***********Distribution of this message was approved by the President. Neither your name nor e­mail address was released to thesender. The policy and guidelines for the UI Mass Mail service, including information on how to filter messages, areavailable at: http://its.uiowa.edu/massmail.***********/

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From:???????????????????????????????????????? Wilson, Sherree ASent:?????????????????????????????????????????? Monday, December 08, 2014 10:02 AMTo:?????????????????????????????????????????????? [email protected]; Mason, Sally KSubject:???????????????????????????????????? RE: [UnivAdm] University Response to Pentacrest Art Display Dear President Mason, Thank you for outlining the steps the University will take to address the display that was placed on campus on Friday,December 5th; I write to offer my expertise as the University moves forward.? As Associate Dean for Cultural Affairs &Diversity in the Carver College of Medicine (CCOM), I have led efforts to advance diversity and inclusive excellence in theCCOM and UI Health Care, with a particular focus this past year on infusing cultural competence and health care that isculturally responsive to our increasingly diverse patient population.? Our comprehensive plan includes workshops,professional development, continuing development, the acquisition of an online tool to assist health care providers in thedelivery of culturally responsive healthcare, the Culturally Responsive Health Care in Iowa conference (held for thefirst time in June 2014) and workshops on various topics including unconscious bias, microaggressions, and inclusivehiring practices.? Additionally, in my previous positions at IUPUI, I served as Director of Multicultural ProfessionalDevelopment and for three years as Special Assistant to Chancellor Charles Bantz.? During the time that I served asSpecial Assistant to the Chancellor, I, along with my colleagues worked with Black students on campus to resolve variousissues regarding climate and creating a welcoming environment ­ that resulted in the formation a Multicultural Center andthe development of a Chief Diversity Officer position at IUPUI.? We are fortunate here at the University of Iowa to have Dr. Georgina Dodge as the Chief Diversity Officer, so sheundoubtedly will provide the leadership needed to address the events of last week, but know that I am willing to serve ifmy expertise and experience can be beneficial.? The events of last Friday week effect all of us and can have an impact ofthe recruitment and retention of future and current faculty, staff and students, as well as our ability to create a campusclimate that is diverse, welcoming and inclusive. Sincerely, Sherree Sherree A. Wilson, Ph.D.Associate Dean, Cultural Affairs & Diversity InitiativesAdjunct Assistant Professor, Higher Education & Student AffairsUniversity of Iowa Carver College of Medicine451 Newton Road, 200 CMABIowa City, IA? 52242Tel: 319­384­2952Fax: 319­335­8318www.healthcare.uiowa.edu/diversity ­­­­­Original Message­­­­­From: President Sally Mason [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Sunday, December 07, 2014 11:53 AMSubject: [UnivAdm] University Response to Pentacrest Art Display Dear Members of the University Community: The goal of the University of Iowa, as a higher­education institution, has always been to provide an environment where allmembers of our campus community feel safe and today, we failed. On the morning of December 5, 2014, a 7­foot tall KuKlux Klan effigy with a camera affixed to the display was installed without permission on our campus. The effects of thedisplay were felt throughout the Iowa City community. That display immediately caused Black students and communitymembers to feel terrorized and to fear for their safety.?The university's response was not adequate, nor did that response occur soon enough. Our students tell us that thisportrayal made them feel unwelcomed and that they lost trust in the University of Iowa. For failing to meet our goal ofproviding a respectful, all­inclusive, educational environment, the university apologizes. All of us need to work together totake preventive action and do everything we can to be sure that everyone feels welcome, respected, and protected on ourcampus and in our community.?I urge any student who was negatively affected by this incident who feels a need for support to consider contacting theUniversity Counseling Service at 335­7294.?I will meet with students and others when I return next Wednesday to prepare a detailed plan of action that will includeinput from people who were impacted by today's incident about how the UI can better meet its responsibility to ensure thatall students, faculty, staff, and visitors are respected and safe. I intend to move quickly to form a committee of studentsand community members to advise me on options including strengthening cultural competency training and reviewing our

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implicit bias training, as we move forward.?Please join me in the important work ahead. ?Sally MasonPresidentUniversity of Iowa /***********Distribution of this message was approved by the President. Neither your name nor e­mail address was released to thesender. The policy and guidelines for the UI Mass Mail service, including information on how to filter messages, areavailable at: http://its.uiowa.edu/massmail.***********/

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From:????????????????????????????? [email protected]:?????????????????????????????? Tuesday, December 09, 2014 11:42 AMTo:?????????????????????????????????? [email protected]:????????????????????????? request to join commi ee Greetings President Mason! I am an Iowa Alum (BA'87) and also a parent of two current Iowa undergraduate students. My husband is also anIowa Alum. I am writing in response to the recent event of a KKK display on the Pentacrest and theconsequent repercussions. I very much would like to be included on your advisory committee to examine culturalcompetence and bias training for University staff and community. As a white parent and alum, I am saddened by the pain and fear that black students and citizenshave experienced from this incident. But I want to be clear that I feel events like this also harm white students,faculty, staff, alum and community members. The University of Iowa is an institution that I have always been proudof, academically. To prepare ALL students to thrive in a global citizenry, the University needs to model anenvironment of safe and respectful dialog as well as an educated compassion for the historical trauma of minoritypopulations. I appreciate your sensitivity to this need. Being able to navigate effective discussions around race isa skill. And being able to quickly and appropriately respond to incidents of racism is necessary for a Big TenUniversity. I applaud your public apology and I am encouraged by your direction. I agree that it starts with anexamination of how the University provides training for all staff to maximize their own cultural competence, racialawareness and their own subconscious biases. For the last 12 years, I have been engaged in racial equity work in K­12 school districts in Minnesota. Fromserving on two school boards and my current employment with the West Metro Education Program(www.wmep.k12.mn.us) I have a lot of experience in this area. I currently coordinate the Cultural Collaborativewhich provides professional development for preK­12 educators in Minneapolis and 11 surrounding schooldistricts in the western metro of the Twin Cities. Our focus is primarily educational excellence and racial equity. Ifeel I could be of resource and perspective in serving on an advisory committee for Iowa faculty and staffprofessional development in this area. I fully support the University's direction to increase the number of students and faculty of color. And the ultimatefocus of my work in Minnesota is to close the racially predictable achievement gap. Unfortunately, incidents ofheightened racial assault as well as racist microagressions in an educational environment does harm to astudent's ability to feel welcome and connected to the community they live and learn in. I fully believe that incidentslike the display on Dec. 5 has a negative effect on student achievement at your institution. Not only does it illicitgreat fear in students and staff of color, but how it is handled can either do harm or educate all students and staffabout how to live and thrive in a culturally competent, supportive global community. Once again, I applaud yourcourage and willingness to do this very important work. I welcome your consideration to allow me to participate in helping the University of Iowa move forward in creatinga welcoming and inclusive environment for all students to excel. My schedule in Minnesota would allow me totravel to Iowa and I am willing to do so for such an important opportunity. I look forward to hearing from you.Respectfully,Jill Slipper Scholtz10220 Summer PlaceEden Prairie, MN 55347612­790­7935

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From: Rocklin, Thomas RSent: Tuesday, December 09, 2014 1:36 PMTo: [email protected]: FW: [UnivAdm] University Response to Pentacrest Art Display Has someone (or will someone respond to this?) If not, I will. If so, could I see a copy? I might send a note amplifying our commitment to the first amendment. Thanks. Tom ‐‐Tom RocklinVice President for Student Life249 Iowa Memorial UnionThe University of IowaIowa City IA 52242319‐335‐3557 € 319‐335‐3559 (fax) The Division of Student Life fosters student success by crea ng and promo ng inclusive educa onally purposeful services andac vi es within and beyond the classroom. h p://studentlife.uiowa.edu <h p://studentlife.uiowa.edu/> On 12/7/14, 1:04 PM, "Eko, Lyombe S" <leo‐[email protected]> wrote: >Dear President Mason,> >Thanks for this note. While I generally share your sen ments and>concerns, I fear that there is a danger of over‐reac ng and squelching>freedom of speech and academic freedom protected by the First Amendment.>The fundamental principle is that the Pentacrest is a designated public>forum. In such areas, the university may not prac ce viewpoint>discrimina on. That is to say, speech on the Pentacrest may not be>discriminated against on the basis of its content. Yes, even an art>piece whose topic is the KKK is covered by this First Amendment protec on.> >The controversial "art piece" in ques on was created by a faculty>member, Professor Tanyolacar. No ma er how abhorrent it might be to>segments of the university community, that work of art is protected by>the First Amendment. The University of Iowa can only impose me, place>and manner restric ons on Professor Tanyolacar, not ban his art on the>basis of its content. In other words, the university can tell him when,>where, and how to display his art piece. The University may not ban the>work of art from campus because the administra on and segments of the>community do not like the content.>> >However, Professor Tanyolacar's display is problema c in that he did>not seek permission for the display. In other words, he did not give>the University the opportunity to exercise its authority to determine>the me, place and manner of the display. The choice not to follow that>procedure is problema c in a society of ordered liber es. Please note>that if Professor Tanyolacar had sought permission to display the art

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>piece, and permission had been denied due to the content of the work,>the university would have violated the First Amendment and academic>freedom, and would have been liable to the professor.> >The university community needs to be educated about these First>Amendment issues before free speech is squelched on campus.>The Supreme Court of the United States has ruled that: "State Colleges>and Universi es are not enclaves immune from the sweep of the First>Amendment" (Papish v. University of Missouri).> >Sincerely,> > >Lyombe Eko, PhD>Associate Professor>School of Journalism and Mass Communica on Co‐Director, African>Studies Program University of Iowa>E322 Adler Journalism Building>Iowa City, Iowa 52242>Tel. 319 353 1926> > > > > > >On 12/7/14 12:31 PM, "President Sally Mason" <[email protected]> wrote:> >>Dear Members of the University Community:>> >>The goal of the University of Iowa, as a higher‐educa on ins tu on,>>has always been to provide an environment where all members of our>>campus community feel safe and today, we failed. On the morning of>>December 5, 2014, a 7‐foot tall Ku Klux Klan effigy with a camera>>affixed to the display was installed without permission on our campus.>>The effects of the display were felt throughout the Iowa City>>community. That display immediately caused Black students and>>community members to feel terrorized and to fear for their safety.>>>>The university's response was not adequate, nor did that response>>occur soon enough. Our students tell us that this portrayal made them>>feel unwelcomed and that they lost trust in the University of Iowa.>>For failing to meet our goal of providing a respec ul, all‐inclusive,>>educa onal environment, the university apologizes. All of us need to>>work together to take preven ve ac on and do everything we can to be>>sure that everyone feels welcome, respected, and protected on our>>campus and in our community.>>>>I urge any student who was nega vely affected by this incident who>>feels a need for support to consider contac ng the University>>Counseling Service at 335‐7294.>>>>I will meet with students and others when I return next Wednesday to>>prepare a detailed plan of ac on that will include input from people>>who were impacted by today's incident about how the UI can be er meet>>its responsibility to ensure that all students, faculty, staff, and>>visitors are respected and safe. I intend to move quickly to form a>>commi ee of students and community members to advise me on op ons>>including strengthening cultural competency training and reviewing our>>implicit bias training, as we move forward.>>>>Please join me in the important work ahead.

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>> >>>>Sally Mason>>President>>University of Iowa>> >> >>/***********>>Distribu on of this message was approved by the President. Neither>>your name nor e‐mail address was released to the sender. The policy>>and guidelines for the UI Mass Mail service, including informa on on>>how to filter messages, are available at: h p://its.uiowa.edu/massmail.>>***********/>> >

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From: Mizones, Timothy JSent: Sunday, December 07, 2014 1:19 PMTo: [email protected]: Re: [UnivAdm] University Response to Pentacrest Art Display Hey Sally, You should have had people read the ar cles that were on this "horrible thing" it was actually a piece to bring awareness tohow terribly racist this country and community is. Thanks ________________________________________From: President Sally Mason <[email protected]>Sent: Sunday, December 7, 2014 12:50 PMSubject: [UnivAdm] University Response to Pentacrest Art Display Dear Members of the University Community: The goal of the University of Iowa, as a higher‐educa on ins tu on, has always been to provide an environment where allmembers of our campus community feel safe and today, we failed. On the morning of December 5, 2014, a 7‐foot tall Ku KluxKlan effigy with a camera affixed to the display was installed without permission on our campus. The effects of the displaywere felt throughout the Iowa City community. That display immediately caused Black students and community members tofeel terrorized and to fear for their safety. The university's response was not adequate, nor did that response occur soon enough. Our students tell us that this portrayalmade them feel unwelcomed and that they lost trust in the University of Iowa. For failing to meet our goal of providing arespec ul, all‐inclusive, educa onal environment, the university apologizes. All of us need to work together to takepreven ve ac on and do everything we can to be sure that everyone feels welcome, respected, and protected on our campusand in our community. I urge any student who was nega vely affected by this incident who feels a need for support to consider contac ng theUniversity Counseling Service at 335‐7294. I will meet with students and others when I return next Wednesday to prepare a detailed plan of ac on that will include inputfrom people who were impacted by today's incident about how the UI can be er meet its responsibility to ensure that allstudents, faculty, staff, and visitors are respected and safe. I intend to move quickly to form a commi ee of students andcommunity members to advise me on op ons including strengthening cultural competency training and reviewing our implicitbias training, as we move forward. Please join me in the important work ahead. Sally MasonPresidentUniversity of Iowa /***********Distribu on of this message was approved by the President. Neither your name nor e‐mail address was released to the sender.The policy and guidelines for the UI Mass Mail service, including informa on on how to filter messages, are available at:h p://its.uiowa.edu/massmail.***********/

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From: [email protected] on behalf of tobin eckholt <[email protected]>Sent: Monday, December 08, 2014 1:30 PMTo: [email protected]: Provost Office; [email protected]: Pentacrest Art Response Dear President Mason,

As an Iowa Alum ('98) of the School of Art and Art History, I am deeply troubled by the University of Iowa's recent response toSerhat Tanyolacar guerrilla art installation.

First, let me convey that I understand the UI has been caught in the middle of this controversy, and with heightened tensions due torecent national events, that the university finds itself under intense scrutiny. I also realize that because the artist did not havepermission to display the work (which is really an irrelevant technicality), the university felt compelled to act swiftly to distance itselffrom the art and the artist.

However, the university is also stifling legitimate forms of artistic expression (one that supports those of recent protestors no less)to challenge viewers to examine a broader cultural and historic context. In effect, the art and the artist have been demonized by theinstitution and, in doing this, legitimate discourse is shut down.

These actions go against everything I was taught in my liberal arts education at the University of Iowa; namely, to thoroughlyexamine my views and the views of others, to investigate and question preexisting norms, and to strive for new understanding andconsideration of others ­ whether for my own benefit, for the community I am part of, and society as a whole.

The historical and cultural context of the work is clearly there ­ and the response to the object itself is proof of that ­ but a deeperexamination of what the work symbolizes and the intent of the artist has effectively stopped, in part, because of the dismissiveresponse by the university.

Catering to the 'Tyranny of the Majority' may solve a short­term public relations issue, but in a somewhat ironic twist, I think thereaction of the University of Iowa whitewashes a broader discussion of race relations, institutional racism, art and protest in theUnited States.

I implore that you make room for discussion with the artist involved and that any cultural competency training includesdiscussion about the role of art to examine and challenge our history, culture, and institutions through some times shocking andconfrontational means, the history of art and protest being a legitimate force of change, and the broader importance of freedom ofexpression in higher education. Otherwise, I fear the University of Iowa is doing its students a grave disservice ­ even if it raises uncomfortable questions about oursociety and our culture.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Tobin EckholtUniversity of Iowa Alum, 19984004 N. 12th StTacoma, WA 98406253­304­2944

CC: P. Barry Butler, Executive Vice President and ProvostChaden Djalali, Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

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From: Cole, Tonya JSent: Sunday, December 07, 2014 7:50 PMTo: [email protected]: Re: [UnivAdm] University Response to Pentacrest Art Display Sally, I just wanted to email you and say thank you. Thank you for taking time out of your time away from campus and making this event a priority for discussion with hopeful grounds for growth;amoung not only the University but as well as an example for our/surrounding communities. I came across a quote in a book that I read which I think you might find complentary to this situation. " Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and ourfreedom." ­ Viktor Frankl. Once again thank you for doing all that you do. Tonya J. Cole University of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicsOrthopedic Department319.356.3844 ­­­­­­ Original message­­­­­­From: President Sally MasonDate: Sun, Dec 7, 2014 11:55 AMSubject:[UnivAdm] University Response to Pentacrest Art Display Dear Members of the University Community:

The goal of the University of Iowa, as a higher­education institution, has always been to provide an environment where all members of our campuscommunity feel safe and today, we failed. On the morning of December 5, 2014, a 7­foot tall Ku Klux Klan effigy with a camera affixed to the displaywas installed without permission on our campus. The effects of the display were felt throughout the Iowa City community. That displayimmediately caused Black students and community members to feel terrorized and to fear for their safety. The university's response was not adequate, nor did that response occur soon enough. Our students tell us that this portrayal made them feelunwelcomed and that they lost trust in the University of Iowa. For failing to meet our goal of providing a respectful, all­inclusive, educationalenvironment, the university apologizes. All of us need to work together to take preventive action and do everything we can to be sure thateveryone feels welcome, respected, and protected on our campus and in our community. I urge any student who was negatively affected by this incident who feels a need for support to consider contacting the University CounselingService at 335­7294. I will meet with students and others when I return next Wednesday to prepare a detailed plan of action that will include input from people who wereimpacted by today's incident about how the UI can better meet its responsibility to ensure that all students, faculty, staff, and visitors are respectedand safe. I intend to move quickly to form a committee of students and community members to advise me on options including strengtheningcultural competency training and reviewing our implicit bias training, as we move forward. Please join me in the important work ahead.

Sally MasonPresidentUniversity of Iowa

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From: jennifer watkins <[email protected]>Sent: Friday, December 05, 2014 2:27 PMTo: [email protected]: Former student‐KKK NO TOLERANCE

Dear Sally,In regards to the KKK paraphernalia event that happen today on campus, this is NOT okay and any student apart of something sohateful and ignorant must be punished. I am writing this email from work so I cannot be at the protest. As a former student whopaid my tuition and one who is seriously contemplating graduate school this is not the kind of campus I want to be a part of... andit's a shame. It's painful, though I will never understand my friends, my classmates, my peers experience I feel their pain. Soplease step up as a leader and make sure students know that this kind of behavior is NOT ACCEPTABLE or tolerated.

Good day.

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From: Jones, William LSent: Sunday, December 07, 2014 2:49 PMTo: [email protected]: Re: [UnivAdm] University Response to Pentacrest Art Display Dear President Mason, Thank you for your email and mely response to the "art incident" on Friday. It's difficult to believe a fellow faculty membercould be so insensitive or naïve to think his instillation was helpful in any way to our present or past racial problems. Those ofus who are old enough to have lived through civil rights struggles of the 60's and know the history of hatred and discrimina onare saddened by his display. I am grateful for your response and the representa ves of your administra on who were interviewed in the newspaper. Youcan't know in advance what individuals are considering, and in this case, carry out without reques ng permission and using theearly morning before classes to make their "statement". Thanks for your efforts to address the issue. Your understanding andcommunica on to all is appreciated. William‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐Dr. William LaRue JonesProfessor & Collegiate FellowDirector of Orchestral StudiesConductor of Orchestras & OperaUniversity if Iowa319‐335‐1628 > On Dec 7, 2014, at 12:53 PM, President Sally Mason <[email protected]> wrote:>> Dear Members of the University Community:>> The goal of the University of Iowa, as a higher‐educa on ins tu on, has always been to provide an environment where allmembers of our campus community feel safe and today, we failed. On the morning of December 5, 2014, a 7‐foot tall Ku KluxKlan effigy with a camera affixed to the display was installed without permission on our campus. The effects of the displaywere felt throughout the Iowa City community. That display immediately caused Black students and community members tofeel terrorized and to fear for their safety.>> The university's response was not adequate, nor did that response occur soon enough. Our students tell us that this portrayalmade them feel unwelcomed and that they lost trust in the University of Iowa. For failing to meet our goal of providing arespec ul, all‐inclusive, educa onal environment, the university apologizes. All of us need to work together to takepreven ve ac on and do everything we can to be sure that everyone feels welcome, respected, and protected on our campusand in our community.>> I urge any student who was nega vely affected by this incident who feels a need for support to consider contac ng theUniversity Counseling Service at 335‐7294.>> I will meet with students and others when I return next Wednesday to prepare a detailed plan of ac on that will includeinput from people who were impacted by today's incident about how the UI can be er meet its responsibility to ensure that allstudents, faculty, staff, and visitors are respected and safe. I intend to move quickly to form a commi ee of students andcommunity members to advise me on op ons including strengthening cultural competency training and reviewing our implicitbias training, as we move forward.>> Please join me in the important work ahead.>>> Sally Mason> President> University of Iowa>>> /***********> Distribu on of this message was approved by the President. Neither your name nor e‐mail address was released to the

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Race/Ethnicity Fall 2009 Fall 2010 Fall 2011 Fall 2012 Fall 2013 Fall 2014African American 1,152,000 1,543,000 1,800,000 2,119,000 2,323,000 2,856,000 American Native 195,000 163,000 135,000 89,000 101,000 76,000 Asian 922,000 796,000 790,000 767,000 824,000 952,000 Hispanic/Latino(a) 1,991,000 2,851,000 4,243,000 5,262,000 6,288,000 7,391,000 More than one race 227,000 452,000 700,000 1,012,000 1,187,000 1,545,000 Native Hawaiian 50,000 74,000 84,000 89,000 74,000 99,000

Minority Subtotal 4,537,000 5,879,000 7,752,000 9,338,000 10,797,000 12,919,000 International 236,000 638,000 1,096,000 1,188,000 1,172,000 997,000 Unknown 496,000 687,000 777,000 693,000 1,019,000 967,000 White 11,284,000 13,048,000 13,630,000 13,517,000 14,115,000 14,844,000 Total 16,553,000 20,252,000 23,255,000 24,736,000 27,103,000 29,727,000

Race/Ethnicity Fall 2009 Fall 2010 Fall 2011 Fall 2012 Fall 2013 Fall 2014African American 7% 8% 8% 9% 9% 10%American Native 1% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0%Asian 6% 4% 3% 3% 3% 3%Hispanic/Latino(a) 12% 14% 18% 21% 23% 25%More than one race 1% 2% 3% 4% 4% 5%Native Hawaiian 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

Minority Subtotal 27% 29% 33% 38% 40% 43%International 1% 3% 5% 5% 4% 3%Unknown 3% 3% 3% 3% 4% 3%White 68% 64% 59% 55% 52% 50%Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

Represents snapshot data as of point in time; actual awards disbursed and posted to general ledger may vary.

Only includes GEF aid funded via the Office of Student Financial Aid (050 Org 02-4665); scholarship iaccts 63xx.

Prepared 12.09.14 - DRAFT

Source: Fall 2013-Fall 2014 CENSUS, MAUI_RMGT_STUDENT_RESOURCE table Initial_Balance_Amt; Fall 2009-Fall 2012 EOS, MARS_STUDENT_FIN_AID table Amount_Used. Undergraduate students and race/ethnicity codes per MAUI_ACAD_CAMPUS_STATUS_SESS_VW and dbo_Campus_Status.

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2,000,000

4,000,000

6,000,000

8,000,000

10,000,000

12,000,000

14,000,000

16,000,000

GEF Undergraduate Student Aid by Race/Ethnicity

Fall 2009 Fall 2010 Fall 2011 Fall 2012 Fall 2013 Fall 2014