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The yearlong review will include academic and administrative units and consider variables such as staffing levels and operational costs.

Representatives from the university's work-life advisory committee asked Professional and Scientific Council members for feedback on work-life issues, including tuition reimbursement.

The provost's office updated the Faculty Senate on the outcome of the investigation into an engineering professor's misuse of National Science Foundation grant funds. Associate provost Dawn Bratsch-Prince said there will be a review of ISU's processes, and emphasized the continued importance of full documentation.

The latest confirmation of the emerald ash borer in Iowa comes as Iowa State nears the midpoint of its long-term plan to combat the insect's devastating impact.

Cyclone football facility achieves high marks for reduced water consumption, building products containing recycled materials and green commuting options.

An artist-in-residence at the College of Design this week will complete an electric guitar in time for a Friday noon concert.

Iowa State's annual green fest -- the Symposium on Sustainability -- is later this month. Now's the time to nominate someone for a Live Green Award or submit an idea for the symposium's popular poster presentations.

Significant residence department proposals include a new residence hall, renovated Friley Hall dining center and leases for 16 more off-campus apartment buildings.

The consultant who's been reviewing Iowa State's diversity programs and resources has submitted a preliminary report and recommendations to President Leath.

Participants and spectators at this week's Bill Bergen Invitational track and field meet can expect a new high-definition video experience.

Despite periods of bitterly cold temperatures, conservation efforts during winter break helped Iowa State save nearly $96,000 in energy costs.

Want to hear about some award-winning teaching practices? Check out CELT's Award-winning Faculty Series. CELT director and horticulture professor Ann Marie VanDerZanden will share tips about creating measurable learning objectives on Feb. 3.

IPRT's administrative role as a research institute will end and its centers and activities will report to other administrative units.

Reiman Gardens' 2014 theme, "A Garden Odyssey," is inspired by the solar system, space, science fiction and ... aliens. The theme's first exhibit, "Crash Landing," is on display in the conservatory through April 12.

Since 2009, he has served as assistant dean of students and director of ISU's Student Assistance and Outreach.

Got a technology idea for Iowa State? Post it on ITS' new Techstarter website and see how it plays with the Iowa State crowd.

Five finalists have been named in the search for the director of the U.S. Department of Energy's Ames Laboratory.

Bruce Rastetter, president of the state Board of Regents, spoke at the Jan. 21 Faculty Senate meeting and fielded questions from senators. Distribution of state appropriations, budget lobbying, institutional collaboration and community college articulation agreements were among the topics he discussed.