What is your vision for Iowa State University in the next five to 10 years?

Reg Souleyrette professor, civil, construction and environmental engineering I see a continued transition from educating Iowa students for Iowa to educating them for the world. That said, we can't lose sight of where we are and how we're connected to Iowa. I also hope we no longer have to worry about the budget. We do have a lot of capacity to generate funding, especially as our research programs continue to grow. Some areas, like engineering, can do it easier than other areas, but I think we all will need to help where we can. In general, I like what we have now. While we should try to become better, I think we should realize and take pride that ISU is an excellent university.

Elaine Edwards communications manager, ISU Extension I would like to see a university that helps Iowans achieve their dreams for the state, is focused on education and not the budget, is a life-long learning center for Iowans and the world, and leads the nation in fulfilling its land-grant mission and extension role. I see a university that's at the forefront in providing information for groups with shared interests, such as community leaders coming to Iowa State and working on economic development together. And, I see a university that develops new educational models to attract students, both on and off campus.

Sanjeev Agarwal professor of marketing and Faculty Senate president-elect I would like Iowa State to be one of the leading institutions of choice for students nationwide, especially for those who want to build careers in science and technology. ISU can enhance its image as a high-quality institution by recruiting and retaining internationally renowned faculty and differentiate itself by focusing on educating students to be innovative and enterprising. ISU should strive to become an institution where previously unsolved problems are solved to enhance the lives of people around the world and where the students and faculty take the risks to bring those solutions to the people and the market.