The new timing for performance-based salary increases better aligns with a shifting budget development window. The change takes effect in 2024, and ISU leaders have shared a transition plan for 2023.
Unlike some states, Iowa has plenty of high school graduates. For a variety of reasons, they're continuing on to college at a lower rate.
University leaders chose to implement the paid holidays for ISU employees on Wednesday, Nov. 23, and Friday, Dec. 23, extending the Thanksgiving and Christmas weekends.
After 19+ years of dedicated service, mute swan Elaine will be moved next week to a pond on an acreage owned by Iowa State alumni.
CELT executive director Sara Marcketti said Iowa State Online will add a lot of opportunities for student learning, but CELT staff will not be involved in developing the curriculum. That responsibility remains with the departments and colleges.
At its Nov. 9-10 meeting, the state Board of Regents approved two more renovation projects at the Memorial Union for student services; infrastructure and parking lot improvements as a first phase of the proposed CYTown development at the Iowa State Center; and faculty professional development requests for next year.
Diversifying the group's membership to more closely match the overall faculty makeup is a goal of Faculty Senate leaders. With elections coming in the spring, they urge faculty from all corners of campus to consider running for a seat.
Student health and wellness has gathered information for more than a year on ways to improve students' health and well-being. The information will inform health promotion efforts and a health and wellness strategic plan.
