Speeches and Writings
October 18, 2011: Dr. Walker delivers State of the University Address
Each year, Dr. Walker reviews the progress of the University and the outlook for the future during the annual Professional Development Day. On October 18, 2011, he provided his insights into the continuing ascension of UIU at the 6th annual Professional Development Day in the Student Center on the Fayette campus. Dr. Walker's address is available here.
March 30, 2010: Dr. Walker delivers keynote address at CIPCO annual meeting
UIU President Alan G. Walker gave the keynote address at the annual meeting of CIPCO (Central Iowa Power Cooperative), the state's largest cooperative energy provider. He focused on higher education in light of the economic downturn. While increased enrollments are one change, another is the realization that higher education institutions cannot operate as usual and must provide opportunities for students who are working and taking care of families. Dr. Walker spoke to the mission and vision of UIU and the economic revitalization efforts under way in Fayette. Dr. Walker's address is available here.





