In Workday Learning, employees now have access to about 120 LinkedIn learning paths -- a series of courses that provides a certificate of completion. Another set of learning path programs requires both coursework and an exam for certification.
Data compiled by the Center for Industrial Research and Service quantify the breadth, scope and value of Iowa State's capstone courses: Students across the university have completed more than 1,280 capstone projects for more than 440 businesses and delivered an economic impact of more than $447 million.
The addition of insects to Reiman Gardens shows visitors the many useful roles they serve while reducing fear of six-legged movers. Insects also provide research and learning opportunities for faculty and student interns.
Supporters can choose from more than 250 fund options -- in departments, student organizations, student scholarships and faculty research -- or direct their gift to another program, unit or service.
As part of the state's annual Severe Weather Awareness Week, employees are encouraged to review campus emergency procedures, including where their nearest shelter is and how to receive information if severe weather strikes this spring or summer.
The Iowa's Living Roadways Community Visioning Program brings experts, including ISU Extension and Outreach specialists, together with community participants to identify challenges and opportunities. Each town receives research and design services equivalent to $100,000 -- for free -- and helps connect participants to state and federal grants that can turn design concepts into reality.
Friday marks 166 years since Iowa legislators established the Iowa State Agricultural College and Model Farm in 1858. What happened between then and the opening day of classes in March 1869?
Client services, receiving/accessioning, sample processing, necropsy, pathology, histopathology and bacteriology units and the incinerator opened March 11 in the new facility at the College of Veterinary Medicine campus.
All students received an email March 20 from the WorkCyte team in preparation for fall semester course registration, which begins next week. Students must complete Workday onboarding before they can register.
Also on the agenda: Approval of an interdisciplinary minor in applied artificial intelligence and a first look at a 20-credit certificate in health care management.
The college-by-college competition continues to grow, with 132 students participating this spring. Younger students are getting involved as instructors incorporate the pitch competition in their courses.
The student financial aid staff hopes to receive student data from the U.S. Department of Education in mid-March so they can get financial aid offers to first-year students by mid- to late April.
Well-being Champion awards, presented at last month's Health and Wellbeing Symposium, recognize an individual and a unit that embed well-being in their daily work.
CELT collaborated with directors from student health and wellness to focus its annual faculty workshop on strategies for learning environments that promote student well-being. The partnership brought different perspectives to a faculty role in student well-being.
Also approved by the state Board of Regents this week: A bond sale to renovate the Scheman Building, sound and video upgrades to athletics competition sites, a new master's in applied statistics via Iowa State Online and first looks at parking permit and residence and dining increases for next year.
The candidate's schedule includes a 10 a.m. campus forum on Wednesday, March 6; the candidate's name and curriculum vitae will be shared the preceding day.
