Where's Bob

Feb. 11

Where's Bob?

Where did university photographer Bob Elbert find this glass and wood combination? Hint: He used a tricky angle to capture the unique architecture.

Feb. 11

Work continues on building FY11 budget

A quick look at the timing for building the university's next budget -- and some of the variables in the process.

Feb. 11

Senate debate of eliminated programs and positions continues

Policies and procedures for the elimination of academic programs and faculty positions were debated at the Feb. 9 Faculty Senate meeting. Handbook changes and a new memorandum of understanding dealing with the issues could be voted on in March.

John Thomson

John Thomson

Feb. 11

Thomson to retire as Vet Med dean next year, remain on faculty

Dr. John Thomson, dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine, announced Feb. 9 that he is retiring as dean effective Jan. 1, 2011. He intends to serve on the ISU faculty.

Feb. 11

Additional training sessions planned for P&S supervisors

Human resource services has scheduled nine additional training sessions for supervisors on the professional and scientific performance management program. Classes begin this month and run through June.

Feb. 11

Report: Faculty salaries still lagging

Despite strong average increases in 2008 and 2009, ISU's faculty salaries still rank low among peer universities.

VRAC

Virtual Reality Experience

Feb. 11

Experience reality, virtually

ISU's Virtual Reality Applications Center has scheduled free, public tours of its 3-D technology. Online registration is required.

Feb. 11

Compensation, performance management top council business

Professional and Scientific Council members learned at their Feb. 4 meeting that compensation policies and a new compensation structure are on the horizon.

Feb. 4

Regents approve 2010-11 tuition increase, rescind spring surcharge

Meeting Feb. 4 in Ames, the state Board of Regents approved a 6 percent tuition increase for in-state students at Iowa State next year. The regents later voted to rescind a $100-per-student surcharge already billed this spring.