The university committee searching for the next vice president for university human resources hopes to bring candidates to campus for interviews by late spring.
Jessica Stolee, human resources coordinator in extension and outreach, will begin serving as ISU's interim ombuds officer beginning Jan. 23. She succeeds Elaine Newell who has accepted another post.
Quizzes, tests and exams would not be given on Thursday and Friday during dead week in proposed policy changes introduced at the Jan. 17 Faculty Senate meeting.
Based on listening sessions and a survey with faculty, staff and students, a steering committee developed a list of required and preferred elements for a request for proposals to ensure that vendors address specific needs.
Francis Quinn, change manager in IT, gave an overview of the Workday enterprise software implementation process at the Jan. 5 Professional and Scientific Council meeting.
Construction on the Student Innovation Center begins this year. The glass-encased building will be an eye-catching feature in the west campus landscape.
Kristin Failor began serving as state relations officer for Iowa State this week. She is employed by the Iowa Board of Regents to coordinate state government relations for ISU.
Vernon Hurte was named the next dean of students and associate vice president in student affairs. Currently serving at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia, Hurte will assume his ISU role on July 3.
