The University Of Iowa Has So Much Money They Are Inventing Ways To Spend It All

From the Iowa City Press-Citizen:

A University of Iowa official said the university still must find money to make a new three-year plan for curbing alcohol abuse that might help UI shed its party school reputation a reality.

The Alcohol Harm Reduction Plan, which was announced earlier this month, has only four goals, including reducing binge drinking. But completing the goals and the 39-point subsection of initiatives will come at some cost, and UI officials are working to figure out what the price tag is and how to pay for it.

"We haven't identified all of the funding for this yet," said Tom Rocklin, UI vice president for student services.

But, he added, if the plan can't be fully funded, it will be scaled to its budget while maintaining the focus on education, providing alcohol alternatives and enforcing rules.

Rocklin said it likely would be two to three months before the university analyzes the full scope of the costs.

For now, Rocklin said the priority is creating and filling a new senior-level position to lead the effort, and the university is working on a job description.

You've got to admire the hubris of a douchebag like Tom Rocklin, who clearly expects to get several hundred thousand dollars from the taxpayers for this entirely unnecessary position and futile educational efforts.

My favorite comment about the story is from GMWinchester:

Dear Governor Branstad,

It appears the University of Iowa has so much money, they are inventing ways to spend it all. Please cut their budget next year. Thank You.