News Archive

Severe thunderstorms, lightning, floods, tornadoes. It's spring in Iowa and that means weather can become volatile. Read these tips to prepare yourself (and your coworkers) for severe weather emergencies.

Handling difficult behaviors, strategic planning, and managing and resolving conflict are the top training needs of professional and scientific employee supervisors, according to a recent survey. Read more survey results and discover how university human resources intends to address these training needs.

Check out "Elements of Erudition," the newest acquisition in the university's public art collection, which was installed in Lagomarcino Hall's new north atrium.

If you're a frequent Osborn Drive traveler, on foot or wheels, you've likely got insights on how ro reduce congestion or improve safety along the busy road. University planners seek your ideas through several April 23 drop-in sessions and a short survey.

University human resources recently welcomed two directors to its staff. Edward Holland joined the university on March 10, and Emma Mallarino Houghton started April 13.

Officials in the federal Office for Civil Rights (OCR) will visit Iowa State April 20-22 to follow up on a complaint about ISU's handling of a sexual assault allegation made by one student against another. As part of the visit, the OCR team will hold open office times April 21 and 22 for individual students, faculty and staff who'd like to discuss civil rights issues.

The state Board of Regents will be asked to approve 70 Iowa State faculty promotion or tenure awards when it meets April 23. The list includes 39 requests for promotion with tenure and 27 requests for promotions for previously tenured faculty.

Iowa State is seeking comments from the public -- including students, faculty, and staff -- in preparation for its reaccreditation by the Higher Learning Commission next year.

Two versions of Iowa State's online classification and hiring system, PeopleAdmin, have been running simultaneously for seven months. The older system, PA5.8, will shut down for good on July 1.

The university's highest awards will be given to 10 individuals and one company at the Distinguished Awards Celebration on Friday, April 17. All are invited to attend.

A child care feasibility study conducted jointly by Iowa State and the ISU Research Park last fall reveals that the university community desires more quality, accessible and affordable child care options.

A new service begun this week gives students 24/7 Blackboard support and instructors a little relief.

A new seed funding program will help establish interdisciplinary research teams to advance big data at Iowa State. Initial proposals are due May 11.

A proposed change to notification deadlines for employment contract renewals and nonrenewals was introduced at the April 7 Faculty Senate meeting. The change -- which applies only to lecturers and clinicians with three or more years of service -- would shorten the required notification deadline from one year to six months.

Following annual maintenance checks this week, Iowa State's iconic Fountain of the Four Seasons is scheduled to be turned on for the season next week.

Meeting Wednesday, the Professional and Scientific Council approved a policy draft that sets guidelines for the use of assistance animals -- service and emotional support -- on campus. The policy is open for public comments and questions through April 21.