Congratulations to Jeff Bremer, April Eisman and Javier Vela, who will work abroad for a period during the 2023-24 academic year. Here's a quick look at their plans.
An update on preparations by the Ames and Iowa State communities to host tens of thousands of bicyclists on Tuesday, July 25, when RAGBRAI overnights in Ames. Many volunteers still are needed.
Also approved June 14 by the state Board of Regents: tuition and fee increases for fall, presidential compensation, an extension to a faculty incentive pilot in the College of Veterinary Medicine and a name for the Vet Med complex.
At Seasons Marketplace, dining services manager Kristin Duffy understands that first impressions count. She guides and supports a dining team that welcomes Cyclone families in the tastiest way.
Team members in Student Accessibility Services meet one-on-one with students and their family members on personalized service plans that set them up for a successful fall semester.
In a few reassuring minutes this month, advisors prepare each of their students to register for fall classes -- and lay the foundation for a supportive four-year partnership.
Roberta Johnson will retire in July, after she completes her final new student orientation. After 41 years, she still enjoys the pace and productivity of June.
From check-in to sundown, New Student Programs' Kim Ferguson helps students and families feel comfortable and confident as they begin their college transition.
Nearly half of the 12,000 or so Iowa State ID cards created for students and employees each year roll out during June. Take a peek at efficiency with a smile.
Custodians Eric Smay and Beth Paulsen clean the Troxel Hall auditorium every night with pride so it shines for a college welcome session every afternoon.
The state Board of Regents' June 13-14 meeting also includes performance evaluations for university heads and review of a list of eligible undergrad majors for a new high-demand jobs state grant program.
Open to all and fully stocked with nonperishable food, personal care items, parenting supplies, donated books and more, the room provides a new avenue for students, employees and anyone who needs it to give and receive.
Finding ways to reach those on campus, in the community and throughout the world can be challenging when most people have significant demands of their time. Podcasts produced across campus provide a valuable source of information that can be accessed at anyone's convenience.
Wendy Kisch, director of operations for the Student Innovation Center, has been appointed interim associate vice president for facilities planning and management, following the departure of Paul Fuligni. Her appointment begins July 1.
Outgoing members were celebrated and new and reelected councillors welcomed as Council reflected on the past year. Terms for new members and executive officers begin July 1.
Eighty-three percent of students who responded indicated they were somewhat to strongly satisfied with their online learning experience. Seven percent somewhat disagreed that they were satisfied but no student strongly disagreed. The results are being used to improve the experience for online learners.
The Inside team observed and talked to university staff who, summer after summer, work full days and put personal plans on hold for a month to make new student orientation a reassuring, personalized and fruitful experience. We'll share those stories June 13 in a special edition of Inside Iowa State.
The new app in Workday, currently available for faculty, merit, postdoc and professional and scientific employees, illustrates the value of an employee's total rewards package.
