Following is a statement from Iowa Board of Regents President Bruce Rastetter on an appropriation request adjustment for the University of Iowa:

Board of Regents, State of Iowa President Bruce Rastetter announced he will seek $4.5 million in additional funding for the University of Iowa in its fiscal year 2017 operating appropriation request at the Board meeting on Sept. 9 in Cedar Falls.

Said Rastetter: “After meeting with incoming President Harreld as well as faculty, staff, and students, it is clear that additional funding to support the long term reinvestment in the core mission of teaching and research is needed.

“I believe that this additional money is critical in the support of the University of Iowa’s vision to invest in its strengths and to continue to provide the highest quality education to our students.”