The University of Iowa has appointed Daniel Khalastchi executive director of its new Office of Writing and Communication. Khalastchi brings more than a decade of experience leading writing and communication programs at Iowa. As executive director, Khalastchi will lead efforts to coordinate and enhance the university’s many writing and communication programs, ensuring they remain a core strength of the Iowa student experience.

The University of Iowa is launching a campuswide initiative as part of the 2022-2027 Strategic Plan to explore long-term strategies for increasing revenue and improving operational efficiency. Nearly 100 faculty, staff, and leaders from 35 units across campus have agreed to be involved in reSPARC. They will be organized into teams tasked with generating ideas for revenue growth and for ways to create administrative efficiencies, all in support of the university’s long-term financial sustainability.