Chemistry learning community

Nov. 3

Making time for learning communities

Lots has been written about how learning communities are good for students transitioning to university life. Faculty members talk about how learning communities are good for them, and why they find the time for them.

Geoffroy honored at Board of Regents meeting

Geoffroy and Lang

Nov. 3

Regents lament another tuition increase

Meeting Oct. 27 in Cedar Falls, the state Board of Regents gave a reluctant first look at proposed tuition increases for next year, thanked president Gregory Geoffroy for his leadership and achievements, and announced a revised start date, Jan. 16, for ISU president-designate Steven Leath.

Nov. 3

ISU, national coalition build next generation of science faculty

ISU is part of a national coalition that believes boosting future professors' teaching skills will increase the number of students in science and technology fields.

Nov. 3

Search committee, open forum set in Business dean search

A 15-member search committee is ready to begin work to find the next dean of the College of Business. During a Nov. 9 forum, committee members will ask for input from the university community on attributes to be sought in the next dean.

Nov. 3

Provider websites: Quick access to information -- lots of it

Taking charge of your health and retirement benefits has never been easier, thanks to robust provider websites. Find out how to register on these sites to get access to a plethora of useful information.