President Steven Leath delivered his annual update to the Faculty Senate, touching on budget and legislative issues, projected enrollment growth and the fundraising campaign.
Laura Doering, ISU's registrar since 2012, was named associate vice president for enrollment management and student success. She succeeds Martino Harmon, who became senior vice president for student affairs last spring.
Pete Englin assumed additional duties as of Jan. 30, now serving as assistant vice president for student affairs as well as director of the residence department.
The Faculty Senate tackled a full agenda at its Feb. 14 meeting, including a dead week policy change, new academic programs and a proposed increase for the transfer GPA requirement.
During his remarks at the Feb. 2 Professional and Scientific Council meeting, senior vice president and provost Jonathan Wickert said a decline in international enrollment may be similar to the drop off after the 9/11 attacks. He encouraged the ISU community to be supportive of individuals impacted by the travel ban.
A historical treasure hunt is underway as Extension staff attempt to identify owners of the 1860s land-grant parcels that were rented and later sold to support Iowa State. Northwest Iowa landowners are encouraged to check the Iowa land-grant map online to see if they own a little bit of history.
A faculty advisory committee, with representation from each college, will spearhead the process of further developing a vision for each of five research themes this semester.
