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The University Benefits Committee recently approved changes to the tuition reimbursement program recommeded by the Professional and Scientific Council. The changes take effect in August.

Negotiations continue as the university seeks new cloud-based software to run the university's financial, human resources and student information systems. Officials also are evaluating a new identity access and management system, which would manage user logins and permissions across ISU's vast network.

The area surrounding the Fountain of the Four Seasons will have a new look in early August, complementing the statement wall constructed across the street last year. The project is part of President Steven Leath's campus beautification initiative.

The new strategic plan, which went into effect this month, is more measurable and more of a living document than its predecessors, says the leader of the plan's steering committee.

The first of Marston Hall's tenants are moving in this week, with complete occupation expected by the end of July. The 113-year-old building underwent a two-year, $27.1 million renovation.

The Board of Regents approve an unusual second round of tuition hikes, including a $250 hike for resident undergraduates who previously were looking at a tuition freeze.

Iowa State attracted $425.8 million in external funding for the fiscal year that ended June 30, including $252.5 million to support research projects. Those projects include work in data-driven science, resilience of plants and animals in response to climate change, next-generation education programs and advanced manufacturing.

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Several white squirrels now seem to be working the central campus area for nuts and photo ops. The genetic mutation that causes leucism (loss of pigment in animals) likely has become part of university's squirrel population.

Iowa State and the city of Ames are co-hosting "Rummage RAMPage" during the lease changeover window at the end of July. It will be held at the Ames Intermodal Facility in campustown.

University human resources will partner with a consultant to conduct a comprehensive review of the classification and compensation system for professional and scientific staff over the coming months. A "nonexempt" P&S category likely will be created to comply with a federal law that will raise the salary threshold for overtime pay on Dec. 1.

Retired Navy Rear Adm. Kate Gregory stepped to the helm as ISU's first senior vice president for university services on July 11.

Other ISU items on the agenda include a proposed policy on NTE clinical faculty, new B.S. degree in entrepreneurship, large IT purchase and renovations to the Knoll.

Residence staff are moving the department's standard student furniture into the former Hotel Memorial Union this week. Movein for 70+ students who will live on the MU's top floors this year begins Aug. 13.

Michael Norton began his duties as university counsel on July 11. He will serve as ISU's legal adviser.

The designation was launched three years ago to recognize universities that are leaders in spurring regional economic development.

The July 14 liquidation sale is part of the task of converting three floors of hotel rooms to student housing for fall semester.