Ya think maybe he has received advice from Legal? Seems like we need to follow whatever rules / laws there are currently. Whether we like those rules / laws or not.
I'm not willing to give him the benefit of the doubt on that because I can't see any logical rationale for it being okay to work with the collective, but not to share information. The idea that the latter would link them closely enough to cause Title IX problems and the former would not seems absurd to me.
They already are. The open letter even said as much. What are you talking about?
Universities sometimes share donor lists with non profits. I know, because my late wife worked for a foundation within a university and helped with fundraising.
To me it’s the opposite. Says they’re willing to help Swarm but not going to hand over private/sensitive information to Swarm, a 3rd party.
Besides follow the “rules and guidelines” set in place to stop nepotism at the University of Iowa. You are right. He shouldn’t be able to pick and choose!!! Be interesting to hear what his “annual review” with Brian will be like.
If this email is the final straw that moved you into the ”fire Barta” crowd, I’m not sure I can take your opinion seriously. Barta should have been fired with cause years ago because of his multiple lost lawsuits.
The transfer portal as we now know it didn't start until May of 2021. Before that it was only for grad students and undergrad kids whovwere willing to sit out a year.
I am a donor to the university of iowa at a decent level. Never in the millions but not pennies either. I would be pissed if some organization outside the university started contacting me about donations to their cause because I am a donor to Iowa and they got my info from the university. If I am capable of making decently sized donations I am capable or finding the swarm and giving if I want. It isn't like they are a secret and unlike other charitable organizations the university and athletic department is actively marketing for them
