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In preparation for a March site visit as part of Iowa State's reaccreditation from the Higher Learning Commission, a mock site visit is scheduled for Monday, Dec. 1. Faculty and staff are invited to participate in three open sessions that day.

Kevin Saunders has returned to Iowa State to serve as executive director of institutional research, joining the team on Nov. 18. He previously spent 15 years in several roles in the provost's office at Drake University.

The state of Iowa should see one more year of growth in its number of high school graduates -- and in college enrollment-- before a decline begins in the fall of 2027. That's about a year later than most states, the Iowa Board of Regents learned during a Nov. 12 update.

The 19-person office of student information launched in the academic affairs division about 18 months ago to maintain and enhance students' and employees' experiences in Workday Student. Director Geoff Janes provided an update on their work during the Nov. 6 Professional and Scientific Council meeting.

Iowa State is ranked No. 9 in The Princeton Review's 20th annual ranking of undergraduate schools for entrepreneurship studies, climbing five spots from last year.

Iowa State's president-designate, David Cook, said he is focused on maximizing the university's land-grant mission and developing students who can fill Iowa needs.

NCFDD, for which Iowa State has a membership, supports higher education professionals through successful transitions during all stages of their careers. Programming is available to faculty, staff, post docs and graduate students.

David Cook, Iowa State's 17th president, has served as president of another land-grant, North Dakota State University, since 2022.

Since 2022, the campanile-carillon model has been played at campus events and toured the state. It showcases a central campus tradition while also serving as another example of the university's outreach efforts.

By getting the most out of purchased ingredients, composting, menu planning and partnerships with campus and Ames community groups, ISU Dining maximizes its resources -- and frequently helps others.

In response to an Iowa Board of Regents request, a study committee led by regent Kurt Tjaden and senior vice president for operations and finance Sean Reeder favors providing Iowa State's next president with a monthly housing stipend, rather than on-campus housing at the Knoll.

Found on everyone's apps dashboard, the online portal helps faculty and staff connect students to assistance on everything from finances to academics – without having to be experts in all the services. Faculty and staff are asked to complete the 25-minute training on Navigate.

Students pass under a maple tree awash in cardinal and gold near the Lab of Mechanics late last week.

In addition to meetings with faculty, staff, students, administrators and other stakeholders, each finalist will hold an open forum (4-5 p.m., Memorial Union Great Hall) as part of their visit.

As the university's employee accommodations coordinator, Rachel Large receives more than 100 inquiries each year from faculty and staff about modifications to their work processes or workspace for disability, pregnancy or religious reasons. Learn more about her work.

Following virtual interviews with eight semifinalists Oct. 20-21, the Iowa State Presidential Search Committee recommended four candidates for the next phase of the search: a daylong visit to campus the week of Nov. 3 and an interview with the Iowa Board of Regents on Nov. 11.

President Wendy Wintersteen has accepted several recommendations from a working group's proposal. The changes focus on reporting relationships, new university policies and strategies, and a university-wide network for better coordination.

Know what you are looking for, timelines for meeting accessibility compliance and where to look for extra guidance as the April 24, 2026 deadline draws closer.

Following seven months of road and sidewalk replacement that required partial closures and traffic detours, all four lanes of Stange Road north of campus reopened Friday afternoon.

The three-week window is employees' time to choose or to change health, dental and life insurance coverage, flexible spending accounts and the eyewear discount plan for 2026. It's also the chance to review and update dependents and the first opportunity to enroll in three new voluntary insurance options announced in August.